I said a couple of reviews ago that I had the best Italian meal that I have ever had. Well I found…read moresomeone to knock that one off its throne. When I came into Chatham Ontario, Canada, and checking into hotel, the lady at the front desk said you have to go to this restaurant. I hear that at a lot of hotels, but I figured I would check it out. For starters, this place is located downtown in a very quaint little district, there seems to be plenty of street parking. Although I can imagine on Friday and Saturday nights it can get a little hectic. Regardless, I found a spot walked across the street to the restaurant The place itself is really quaint and inviting. They made it up to look like a small Italian village. It's really really cool. This place is also kind of elegant, they have black tablecloths and silverware rolled up in cloth napkins and it is just an overall upscale dining event, although you definitely do not have to dress up to go here. My waitress, Claire, greeted me and asked if I wanted anything. I ordered a loss of water to start and just wanted to check out the menu. She came back a few moments later and I decided to order the calamari appetizer, the chicken parmesan which came with a salad... I opted for Caesar, and a glass of their house! Pinot noir. One thing I like about Italian restaurants is the pacing of the meal. This is not a walk-in, turn them and burn them. Type of establishment. This is a hour and a half to 2-hour culinary adventure. Claire has this down to a science. The appetizer came, and was cooked perfectly. I love fresh calamari. A nice touch was the dusted jalapenos and pineapple that came with. Instead of a shrimp style sauce, they opt for a slightly spicy sweet dipping sauce. Next came the bread. Claire also brought over the obligatory olive oil and balsamic vinegar, plus a spicy oil. She recommended that I mix all three and even brought over some shaved Parmesan to put on top of that before I dip the bread into it. Absolute heaven on a plate! Then came the salad, the Caesar was absolutely perfect. I love it when a salad is dressed properly, and not just a wad of dressing lumped on top. This was such a good salad and of course I had to have extra pepper and parmesan. After a short break, the main course arrived, and it was huge. Seen a bigger chicken parmesan in the history of my eating Italian food. And it was cooked so perfect! The spaghetti underneath was perfectly cooked, and the marinara sauce was totally on point. Mozzarella on the chicken parm and then covered it in the red sauce to give it that slightly melted texture. Did I finish it? No, I did not. But I am having the leftovers for lunch tomorrow. The reason being I wanted to save room for the tiramisu. I ordered the tiramisu, and had a double espresso. What a perfect combination! The tiramisu was absolutely wonderful, not too sweet and the bitterness of the coffee worked perfectly with it. I have to brag on Claire a little bit, as she was one of the most perfect wait staff people I have ever met. She was attentive without being hovering, she paced the meal perfectly, made great suggestions. I could not eat another bite as I was so full. And completely satisfied. This was literally one of the most perfect meals I have ever had. Bottom line? It was expensive. And I am more than willing to pay for quality food and service. And this place hit on all cylinders. If you are looking for a great night out, you would do no better than to check out this place.

they're special was a 10 ounce ribeye steak. It was pricey however I thought it would be great. It…read morewas at least 30% pure fat with fat mix throughout and it was cooked almost well then when I ordered, medium,rare. It was probably the worst meal I have had in Chatham. The service was OK but the noise in that restaurant is terrible

Valentines day special. $200 for some raw "baked" potatoes, steak that was 80% fat, and all of the…read morefood was unseasoned. Even at $100 I would have been disappointed. I usually don't complain about things like this, but this was pathetic. Dirty utensils, black grease on the wall beside us. Waitresses were nice, but overall a bad experience. I do not recommend this place

A beautiful old home - wish they'd tell its history on the menu. Many specials and delicious…read moreoptions. And Alexa was a kind and professional server.

Popped in on our way home from Toronto. Food was good, service was average. Seemed server needed…read morehelp, too many tables for one person to carry.

First class service, quaint atmosphere and delicious food. I would highly recommend this for groups…read moreof 6 or less. Not very big but amazing nonetheless.

Our server was top-notch, the food was delicious ( cavatelli and meatballs), the prices are a bit…read morehigh, but I can look past that. However, what put me in a bad headspace was the hostess. Not a smile to be had, very unapproachable, seemed bothered we were checking in for our reservation. For that reason alone, I will not be back anytime soon.

I dined at Mia Bella with my daughter while in Cleveland for a soccer camp at CWRU. The restaurant…read morewas small but nice, and we chose to sit at a high top rather than wait for a table. The service was attentive, and several people checked on us throughout our meal. I ordered the lobster ravioli, and my daughter ordered the pesto pasta and added chicken. Both dishes were excellent. The lobster ravioli was extremely flavorful, and my daughter really enjoyed the chicken with her pesto. This was some of the best Italian food I've had. This might not be saying a lot because I am from L.A. and we are not known for our Italian food. My only complaint was the bread. Most Italian restaurants offer complimentary bread for the table, but Mia Bella charges extra for it. That wouldn't bother me as much if the bread were something special, but it was extremely ordinary. It was warm, but otherwise pretty tasteless; no garlic, garlic butter, herbs, or anything else to make it memorable. I'd definitely skip the bread and order a legitimate appetizer instead. All in all, the experience was very strong, and I would definitely return.

Absolutely incredible. Authentic, old school, homemade Italian! If you want a place that has a…read morecomfortable upscale feel, but the food reminds you of your Italian grandma's kitchen table, this is your place! Phenomenal staff, always checking on you to ensure you are enjoying your food and drink. This is a must go for a meal when in Detroit!

food was awesome as always service was very good except long over two hours for dinner ambiance is…read moregood subdued lighting, it is smaller inside than you would think

Delicious food, great service and just an overall great experience!…read more Also, if you want a fun experience take a pasta making class! It was a blast!!

I had the vodka pasta, sauce was delicious ! Service was 10/10 , space was welcoming there wasn't…read moretoo many seats inside but there was also outdoor seating as well!

Lovely owner who came and greeted our table. Food was fresh and delicious. They offered a new…read moreappetizer to try as well.

We finally made it and I love their outdoor seating. The waitress was extremely helpful and social…read more- authentic food well prepared We enjoyed a dessert and of course I enjoyed a nice glass of wine - can't wait to go back!

Thanks for the recommendation by Holiday Inn Express staff…read more Excited to try this local pizza & wing business. Friendly staff , clean premises, location was among 2-3 other pizza places but we found it at 11PM. We got the special Large (4 Item) , 1lb Wings, 2 pops, 1 dip for $28.

Excellent pizza. Very generous with the toppings, a really tasty sauce and just the right balance…read moreof cheese. We ordered delivery and it arrived right on time and piping hot. Definitely going to order from Koka's on a regular basis.