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Cuoco Bella

3.5 (205 reviews)
Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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CUOCO BELLA ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Anthony G.

First time visiting since new ownership. Overall place looks refreshed. Love the variety of china. Delicious bread with a great olive oil and butter dip. Our rice ball appetizer was very tasty. Enjoyed the half salad before dinner. The veal was excellent. Cooked perfectly with great flavor. Wife loved her shrimp pasta. Overall positive experience. We were good with our service but clearly they were having some issues and others thought they were unfriendly. The food is worth a visit.

Cuoco Bella Bolognese Cavatelli
Jeff D.

I almost never comment on atmosphere of a restaurant. Food is of primary concern, but the reality is too apparent here. If you didn't know better and walked in the first time, you'd say, "This looks like a BBQ spot!" Of course, it was. Hanging a few doilies and Italian aperitif posters doesn't help. The delicate and frankly, pretty dishes are disconcerting against the rough and tumble tables and chairs place you in the wrong mindset. It just doesn't work. My Bolognese Cavatelli was very good, but my wife felt the Eggplant Parmigiana was simply a cheesy clump, the skin tough and stringy. An excellent bread service goes in the win column. Unfortunately, this was like eating quenelles and lobster on a paper plate washed down with Champagne in a plastic flute.

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Lauren M.

This place is a true hidden gem. Nestled in what looks like a small tiny house this spot is easy to miss if you aren't looking for it. Parking and entrance are located in the rear of the building. The menu is filled with incredible dishes, my personal favorites being the chicken parm, mussels and pepperoni pizza. They also have amazing specials every day of the week! We've always received great service and especially love the bartender Aubrey! This place gets slammed on Friday and Saturday so make sure to call ahead and secure a reservation. They are closed on Sunday's.

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Evan F.

Came here last week for a dinner with some golf-related friends from out-of-town. Spot came recommended, and I was anxious to give it a try! Not terribly busy when we arrived, and it stayed that way throughout the entire meal. Server was super-pleasant, but service (especially given the lack of patrons) was extremely slow. We only ordered dinner platters and drinks, no appetizers. I went with a two-meat combo platter, that came with one side, pickled veggies and some cole slaw. The mix of brisket / burnt ends and (wet) spare ribs contained some good quality meats that appeared to have been cooked in a smoker, but the portion sizes were definitely on the smaller size (see attached picture). Sauces were served on the side, on a plate full of paper cups and three different profiles...sweet, hot and a mustard based version. The baked mac-n-cheese was super gooey cooked in a small cast iron dish and baked to a golden brown on top, but not terribly flavorful and kinda heavy. The small cup of cole slaw was terribly dry, almost as if it did not have any dressing at all. Flavor-wise, I enjoyed the meats but the sides left a lot to be desired. Not sure I'm rushing back to this restaurant, but would maybe consider giving it another try.

Tara M.

Today was our first time trying this place and we all enjoyed our meals at Smokin Qs! All of our entrees were delicious. The service was very attentive and the interior was adorable. We started out trying to sit on the patio but had to move inside due to an aggressive bee . Haha The patio is very nice though! Here is the run down of what we had: Me: BBQ chicken quesadilla off of the appetizer menu as my meal minus the onions and pickles. It was DELICIOUS! I also had the brisket poutine. I enjoyed this as well but my eyes were bigger than my stomach. My husband: Chef Z's Fat Burger, 2 skinny patties, BBQ pulled pork, Shiner braised onions, American, mustard aioli, slaw, house pickles. His burger looked amazing and he said it was the best burger he has gotten in a long time. As his side, he had gotten the Fried Corn ( Cotija, chipotle, cilantro). This was good in terms of flavor because it is similar to elote but was not warm. Stepson #1: had the pulled pork sandwich and ate the whole thing! He is our picky eater so this was fantastic! He had fries as his side. Stepson #2: Had the combo platter with brisket and pulled pork and Mac n cheese as his side. He ate all of his food. We also got the following sides to share: Baked Bean (cassoulet) - this was the biggest miss of the entire meal in my opinion. It had a strange flavor to it that I can't put my finger on. Mac n cheese - this was just a meh for us. It was somewhat bland. Cornbread- absolutely delicious! Almost tasted like it had lemon or something in it. We also got desserts. Three brownies and the German chocolate cake. Next time we will likely pass on the desserts just because we were wayyyyy too full at the end of this meal. We will definitely be back to try more menu items! Thank you, Smokin Qs!

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Not being salty, but that's all we could taste. Slice of lasagna - salt. Braciole - salt. Over $20 a plate should be much better.

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4 years ago

Some of the best pulled pork I have ever had. The service is quick and friendly. I highly recommend stopping by for the lunch specials also.

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The fish tacos were awesome! This place is fantastic! Fast service great atmosphere. Food was excellent

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5 years ago

Awesome BBQ and drinks! Beef brisket, corn bread and Mac n cheese were excellent! Will be returning thats for sure.

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Our new favorite spot! Everyone is so nice and welcoming. The food is delicious!!! The porch is the perfect place to bring your pup.

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Subpar food. Nice but poor service. Okay price . Left 80 percent of my food uneaten as it was simply not good. We won't be back

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