Experience was amazing! Carlos was an amazing worker! Always checking in on us. And the food matched the service as well. Food was amazing big portions! All my friends and I had a great time. If you are looking for a good time, a good ambiance and great food come here! read more

Casa Bella Restaurant - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I went to Casa Bella the other night and honestly had a really good time. The vibe felt comfortable and not too loud, which I liked. Our waiter Eugene was super nice and really attentive without hovering. I'd definitely go back. read more

Eugen was the best server. Took care of our table and was very attentive. Even hooked us up with a complimentary chocolate mousse at the end of our dinner! read more

Casa Bella is one of the top Italian restaurants in little Italy. I grew up on the lower east side and have been going to eat there for many years. I have tried other restaurants on that strip and nothing is as good. Food is fresh! Tasty! Staff is great and very accommodating. I recently went again for dinner last week and my waiter Eugen was awesome. I love when a waiter gets my exact order right (even down to the 3 limes in my drink!) Great place for big groups too. Do not waste your time looking for a great authentic Italian restaurant when Casa Bella is the place to go. Believe me read more

Got roped in based on the dinner special. Definitely a lot of food so you can get your money's worth there. The food itself isn't extraordinary though, and I feel like there are a lot of other great options, especially being in New York City. The interior is really pretty. But the workers inside felt really disengaged, so a bit of a disconnect there. read more

Casa Bella Restaurant - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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We wanted some authentic Italian food so we went to little Italy in New York. When you walked down the strip, there's going to be a lot of people that are going to try to reel you into the restaurants and try their food, but please do not fall for it and please do your research on every single restaurant on the strip. The food here was (in my opinion) not authentic and tasted like any other regular Italian food. Service was fine, but the food was so disappointing. Please don't fall for these traps! I think the worst feeling is to pay a lot of money for food that you don't like. read more

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This place was giving Little Italy in the best way ! The staff was soo friendly and the drinks were strong! read more

Casa Bella Restaurant - Tiramisu Martini - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Shoutout to Jan for making delicious dirty martinis and being such great company! We came for the bar but can't wait to come back to try the food! read more

We stopped here for drinks while waiting for a friend. Very clean restaurant and restrooms. The drinks were fantastic - works of art! One of the best espresso martinis that I've ever had. The only reason for 3 stars (not 5) is because we had no idea a change of shift happened. The first bartender was awesome! Very friendly, outgoing, gracious - 5 stars! Eventually, we were left waiting for our bill. We gave the new bartender the credit card to pay for our tab - he left to go somewhere else - came back without our credit card, no words at all and started making drinks. Weird. A couple minutes later someone totally dressed down came to us at the bar with our credit card and a credit card slip to (seemingly sign) but no pen. We told the new inattentive bartender that we needed a pen to sign the bill to which he replied, "yes sign." (With what?!) Makes me glad we went across the street to eat. I can't imagine what the service would e turned into. Go for drinks, then maybe assess the service to determine if you stay for a meal. read more

Casa Bella Restaurant - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

This restaurant is on the corner of Mulberry and Hester in little Italy. The servers were polite and gladly gave suggestions. The outdoor seating during the Feast of San Genaro is great if you like to people watch. The Maitre d said that the chef is from Italy and he did not disappoint. The food came out hot which is a plus. It was tasty and not overly seasoned or cooked. Guests around me ordered lasagna, pizza and penne a la vodka. It all looked delicious. So I'll need to back again. read more

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The bus boy was more attentive than the waiter. The food was mediocre and sadly they messed up our orders on drinks twice. Won't come to this place... I'll stick to classic spots like Osteria... read more

We had international visitors in town who wanted the full Chinatown-Little Italy experience, which apparently includes wandering into one of the dozens of "Italian" restaurants on Mulberry Street. So we did. At first glance, it checks all the boxes: white tablecloths, waiters in ties, the whole slightly faded illusion of old-school charm. But look closer and it's more lipstick-on-a-pig than la dolce vita: dust clinging to windows, banisters, a general air of neglect that no amount of starch can quite disguise. The food was... technically edible. But presentation-wise? A mess. The lasagna arrived as a kind of shapeless mound, like it had lost the will to be layered, with sauce splattered across the rim in a way that felt less "rustic" and more "we gave up." Service followed suit. Curt, rushed, and largely absent. Our waiter appeared briefly to hurry us into ordering, vanished entirely, then resurfaced just long enough to drop the mains and, moments later, the check. His final act: eagerly handing over a business card with his name handwritten on it, urging us to leave a glowing review and mention him specifically. In the spirit of doing him a favor, we won't. At the very least, our out-of-town guests left with a story and honestly, that may have been the most authentic part of the experience. One more thing: the desserts aren't house-made. You can tell immediately; the photos on the menu have that glossy, mass-produced look straight out of an industrial dessert catalog. Fair enough, but when we asked the server if they were made in-house, he sidestepped it by pointing out his two favorites. We asked again. "These is my favorite..." he said, suddenly forgetting English. read more

I'm not new to this area and have been working around here for a while, so dining in around here is not really a local thing. This review is overdue, my friend and I met here for dinner around December. This is newly renovated since the fire in the building. So, the food is okay, we had calamari, lasagna, margherita pizza, and spumoni ice cream, we also had the mussels but they really smelled very bad, obviously not fresh and spoiled. It was taken out of our bill anyway since it was unconsummated. Staff are not friendly, except for the guy at the desk. We asked another staff member, the one who refills water, to take our photo but he refused, it's not busy when we dined so it's no excuse. That settles it for our dinner, nothing too good to mention about the wait staff and food. I would also like to mention how rude the wait staff here, it was on a feast of San Genarro, I wanted to order something for take out, again the person at the desk would always be nice, he told me to ask the waiter to order, and the surprised response was "we're very busy for take out, you can get food on the street"!. I was really shocked I would not recommend this for anyone, there are a bunch of Italian restaurants throughout Little Italy, I've had good experiences with others but not this one. The only thing that stands out is their aesthetics, nothing else. read more

I shouldve known that if someone had to lure people in, that it would not be good. We wanted to get up before we ordered but we gave it a chance. Everything had no flavor that I had one bite and just threw out the whole plate. We asked for the check, but he put dessert menus on our tables instead. We got our check but gratuity was already included which I dont remember seeing. After we left, we had no greetings as well compared to other tables. 75$ for 2 plates and still had to go find dinner elsewhere. We didnt even get linen napkins like other tables, just one napkin. Horrible service and food imo. read more

Casa Bella Restaurant - Spaghetti Bolognese and Chicken Vodka with Penne - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Went with friends for a late lunch/early dinner. I loved the atmosphere. The service was excellent and the food was outstanding. A very authentic Italian restaurant that I highly recommen. read more

Beautiful ambiance, attentive and friendly wait staff, disappointing food, good cocktails. Terrible, floppy bread with no crust and no bite. Caesar salad overloaded with a bland dressing. The veal saltimboca should have been more tender and was over a TON of spinach that I'm pretty sure was frozen. Sad representation of Italian cuisine. read more

This meal was SO amazing! The food, service, and atmosphere were absolutely unmatched. The little Italy experience is something you just have to experience!! 10/10! read more

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I'm not the biggest fan of Little Italy in general, but even the tourist traps can be fun when nearby. This seemed like a decent option for comfort food when staying nearby. As I was politely being seated outdoors before 8:30 pm, I heard a scolding tone from someone at the front door telling me not to sit. He may have just been talking to the server, but I felt admonished. Screw you guys. Wish I could give 0 stars. I was in the business a long time ago, and would always stay open late, so no excuses. read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants!! I'm not a big city person but I absolutely love this restaurant and it's one of the reasons that brings me to the city. Great food , best espresso martinis and elegant but fun atmosphere! What more could you ask for. read more

had a great experience at this restaurant--the food was fresh, flavorful, and well-presented. My absolute favorite was the calamari; it was perfectly crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and seasoned just right. It really stood out as the highlight of the meal. I'd definitely come back just for that! read more

We thought the festival was happening. The festival is in September, so we walked around and went into some of the stores in the area. We then decided we wanted to have something to eat. As we walked were approached by a middle age gentleman staff outside the restaurant to eat at this restaurant, we were convinced lol The man was really charismatic and funny. We were seated outside. Complentary bread and water for the table. Adults had the red sangria and white sangria, these were good but had too much ice. They offered dinner special plus their regular menu. The service was good. Our waiter who I didn't catch his name was patient and informative. We ordered from the dinner special and the regular menu. Caprese salad, zucchine alla puttanesca, Chicken Parm, Steak with two sides of veggies, broccoli rabe, Chicken rigattoni alla vodka, pollo alla vodka, lasagna, fettuccine con salmone, calamari, Margherita Pizza. Everyone enjoyed their food with the exception of the fettuccine con salmon was very bland so it was not eaten completely. It looked tasty but the flavor was not there. The caprese salad surprisingly was chopped and not much mozzarella, the zucchine alla puttanesca had two slices of zucchini on top of some salad. The pizza was good! The establishment inside looks clean, and pretty. There so many restaurants on this strip to choose from but I'm not disappointed that we stopped and ate at Casa Bella. read more

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I saw casa bella from the street and went inside immediately. From the moment we entered the restaurant we were treated very warmly with much attention from the staff. They were very good at keeping waters filled and the table clear. Our server was Carlo and he was very pleasant indeed, he told wonderful stories and was a joy to be around. The food was wonderful I had the margarita pizza and other people in my party had pasta. What stood out most to me food wise was the chocolate mousse, it was hands down the best I've ever had! The ambiance was lovely as well. read more

Casa Bella in Little Italy is the spot for stunning vibes, comforting Italian eats, and straight-up cheese pulls that will leave you in awe. We kicked off our feast with clams oreganata (a personal fave!), perfectly crispy fried calamari, and mozzarella in carrozza that came through with an EPIC cheese pull--seriously, it was a moment. Then came the pasta lineup of our dreams: creamy, dreamy carbonara, penne à la vodka that hit just right, classic spaghetti and meatballs, hearty rigatoni Bolognese, and a soul-warming bowl of pasta fagiolo. Every bite was like a warm hug, exactly what we needed after facing the freezing NYC streets. This spot truly gave everything--a gorgeous interior, iconic dishes, and all the cozy feels. If you're strolling through Little Italy, do yourself a favor and grab a seat at Casa Bella. It's a vibe you'll want to relive again and again. Full video reel on IG @foodaholicnj read more

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Lovely atmosphere and really great food! I loved all the mirrors where I could see my waiter approaching with my food. Friendly waiters and staff. Definitely coming back. read more

The Ambiance is very magical. It felt like I was transported to Italy. The staff was very friendly and helpful with their suggestions. The food was magnificent. mouthwatering & savory. read more

Tommy the Nose caught the attention of our group of 8. He was funny, friendly and had the best voice. Name a Frank Sinatra song and he'll sing it. Food was absolutely delicious! We had the calamari and lasagna. They were the best we've ever had! read more

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We did not have a good experience here. The food is mediocre at best. My son would not even eat the pizza. It tasted like a frozen red Baron. I personally would not ever return here again. It is so overpriced for what you get plus they claimed It was happy hour. :-/ our drinks were two coronas and one glass of Cabernet. I'm assuming he decided to bring me the priciest Cabernet without asking. Plus, we were only a party of three and they charged us gratuity Also, why is my bill a different price than My credit card was charged ? Very odd Don't bother going here read more

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Amazing lunch special offered close to dinner time! It consisted of possibly the best meat lasagna i have ever had. But, before that i was served fresh bruschetta. Followed by chocolate mousse desert. All for just $20 bucks! Service: amazing deal: fantastic food: delicious! read more

Casa Bella Restaurant - Meat Lasagna - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Perfect! We sat on the corner of mulberry and Hester, and had the best lunch! Ambiance and service were wonderful!

Today I had the opportunity to dine in this restaurant and it was amazing... The service was a one the food was perfectly cooked. I ate with my friend. We had some Italian drink that was amazing... The mood was great. It was around lunchtime perfect lunchtime 3 course $21 meal... the ambience was perfect and on point I will definitely go back and I definitely recommend! read more

Been to this restaurant quite a few time and never disappoints. Menu and service are good. If you're in a hurry, definitely don't go because the food takes a bit of time. Last night the hot antipasto was fabulous as for the entrée last night was the first time very disappointed! Veal sorrentina was not good . Only good thing was veal was tender other than that it was not good. Cheesecake and coffee very good . Def will go back because I have been there many times, and it was always very good so don't know what happened last night read more

Casa Bella Restaurant - Cappuccino - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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My friend and I were lulled into this restaurant as we were galavanting around SoHo. The happy hour was nice and since it was really cold and windy outside we found reprieve inside. We sat in the bar area and were immediately served our mimosa and Bellini. The Bellini was especially delicious! We didn't stay long but it was an enjoyable experience nonetheless! read more

Carlo was amazing! Great service and great food, one of our favorite places to dine with the family!

Food was excellent, service was a below zero, never received any refills on water or iced tea , manager was very aggressive getting customer off the street into the restaurant , Did not check on us once, when we asked for a ice tea to go , he said I would have to charge you 5 bucks for another tea, even though we already ordered one... Bad bad customer service read more

My family loved everything we had to eat here!! The ambiance was great and the guy on the street totally hooked us to coming in lol. I LOVED the vodka pasta and my dad loved the lobster ravioli and he's a pretty picky guy. read more

Casa Bella Restaurant - Rigatoni Alla Vodka (front) and Lobster Ravioli - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

A great little bite when wandering around New York City. The food is a bit reminiscent of that of a fazolis, but smidge overpriced! I'd recommend the spaghetti and meatballs as a simple bite; however, the fettuccine Alfredo was a bit too plain and the additional $7 charge for chicken is not worth it. The wait staff is very cordial! Side note: a sparkling water is additional in cost! Cheers read more

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Amazing food, amazing atmosphere, amazing service, amazing location and amazing owner. Kind, caring and genuine person. Don't miss this place read more

One thing I had on my bucket list was to have an authentic Italian meal in Little Italy. My girlfriends and I went to the Feast of San Gennaro and decided to go to Casa Bella for a meal. It was crowded, which is to be expected but what I didn't expect was for the food to be so bland. We started with calamari which wasn't greasy - it was ok. I ordered veal parmigiana with spaghetti which had NO taste. No seasoning, not even garlic - lol. Now what WAS good was the Sangria. We had two pitches of it - that's how good it was. I've had better meals at other Italian restaurants throughout the city and I'm sorry that my bucket list wish wasn't more enjoyable. read more

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Everyone says that there are no great Italian restaurants in Little Italy anymore - may I present to you the sole reason why I beg to differ. Casa Bella has a wonderful, kind man who stays out front greeting potential customers. I was wandering around on the streets of Little Italy on a Wednesday evening when he beckoned me in with promises of delicious sauces and affordable prices. And he was right. They start you off with a basket of bread and butter. Nothing to write home about but the bread is warm, the butter is cold and the ambiance is inviting. The staff is attentive but not smothering and they don't pressure you to order any more than you want. I see a few regulars who they greet by name. On the weekends they have lunch specials which is a nice surprise. I really would put this restaurant in the affordable category, especially for New York. They have specials that change daily to keep it interesting. Pasta is all made fresh in house which is a very nice surprise. The sauces are flavorful. The alfredo - amazingly not too thick and heavy. The marinara - deep and aromatic. Highly recommend. read more

Casa Bella Restaurant - Rigatoni Alla Vodka - cooked to perfection, lovely vodka sauce, I thought the pancetta took away from the flavor - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Incredible, incredible restaurant in Little Italy! My boyfriend and I came here for after-dinner drinks and then came back the next day for lunch. The entire staff and owners are fun, knowledgeable, great people. The espresso martinis are to die for, and the food is delicious. We plan to make this location a regular for our NYC trips. When you walk past, tell Tommy hello! read more

Casa Bella Restaurant - Chicken parm hero - Italian Near Me - New York, New York