Well, I write this review as a follow-up to my prior critique; specifically, to apprised all that Italia Bella no longer provides in-house dining. The tremendous demand for 'take-out' and catered events made taking staff to remain on-site to service and hand-full of tables impractical, versus using these staff to respond to rapidly increasing demands for take-out & event catering. I must say however, while my wife and I genuinely miss the dine-in opportunity we have enjoyed for here many years, we still call upon Italia Bella's wonderful menu to provide amazing take-out meals. Still, every bit as superb as enjoyed when previously dining in-house. In my opinion, this remains the place to go for the absolute best Italian dining one will find in the Inland Empire! Keep in mind...even Camelot didn't last forever. As such, I recommend you order take-out, or have these folks cater your next big event, and create the ambiance of your choosing, while enjoying a remarkably memorable evening of amazing Italian dining...you're welcome! read more

First and last time ordering from here. I NEVER complain, but this food wasn't even edible. The chicken in all our pastas was so dry we could barely chew it. My son kept spitting it out (he's 2 but normally loves chicken). The pesto sauce was watery and bland and the pasta was so overcooked it was mushy and had big chunks of uncooked garlic. The meat lasagna tasted like it was boiled in toilet water and the meat was chewy. The chocolate cake was beyond dry and grainy. I'm so disappointed in the amount of money our family spent here. We never go out. :( I honestly don't know how this restaurant has 4.7 stars. I'm mind blown. read more

Small Italian food shop that is worth the visit. Staff are very friendly and the food was a good price for a takeout order. I ordered the Create your own pasta (Fettuccini) w/ Italian bread. It was a little greasy and I wish it came with more Italian Bread. This was a solid meal and the order was easy to place and ready in a timely manner via online order for pickup. Fetuccini - 4/5 Italian Bread - 4.5/5 read more

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5/5 - Even Better the Second Time! After an incredible first visit to Italia Belle, I couldn't wait to come back--and it did not disappoint! This place is a true gem in Yucaipa, and my second experience confirmed everything I loved the first time and more. Food: We started with a large Caesar salad that was perfectly dressed with crisp, fresh lettuce and just the right amount of crunch and flavor. We also shared a bowl of their Pasta Fagioli soup--hands down one of my favorite items on the menu. It was so good last time that I made sure to order a large bowl this time, and it was just as hearty and delicious as I remembered. For our entrées: * I had the Stuffed Eggplant Arrabiata and ordered it spicy--it had just the right kick and was packed with flavor. * My fiancé ordered the Gnocchi with Broccoli, and it was honestly some of the best gnocchi I've had since visiting Italy. * My dad went with the Chicken Parmigiana with Penne, and it was cooked to perfection. To top it off, we took home a slice of their chocolate cake--it was rich and flavorful without being overly sweet. A perfect ending to a fantastic meal. Service: The service here is always a highlight. We were warmly greeted by the familiar faces of what I believe are the owner and his son--both incredibly kind and clearly passionate about what they do. Our server, Andrew, was fantastic. He handled the full dining room and a steady stream of to-go orders seamlessly, all while keeping drinks filled and checking in on every table with genuine care. He even greeted multiple to-go customers by name--proof that this place is a well-loved staple in the community. Ambiance: Italia Belle has a warm, inviting atmosphere that feels both homey and thoughtful. You can tell a lot of love and detail has gone into creating this space. Though it's a smaller restaurant, it was completely full during our visit--a testament to the quality and care that goes into every part of the experience. I'm so glad I had the chance to come back to Italia Belle, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit. If you haven't tried this place yet, do yourself a favor and go--you'll be treated to incredible food, exceptional service, and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. read more

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Italia Bella has quickly become one of my favorite Italian spots I've ever been to. It's a small restaurant inside, but the quality and quantity of the food make a huge impression. I've ordered delivery several times, and it's always been consistent and delicious. The chicken parmigiana is my absolute favorite--perfectly cooked with just the right crunch and plenty of cheese. Their sauces are rich and flavorful every time, no matter what I order. Overall, Italia Bella delivers authentic taste, generous portions, and great value. Definitely a go-to Italian place in Yucaipa! It's nothing fancy inside, but who cares? You get great customer service from the servers. Definitely a good stop for anyone craving pastas. read more

Amazing food and amazing service! We love eating at Italia Bella whenever we're in town. This will be a place we continue going back to. The menu has a lot of options and the service is quick and the staff is friendly. We tried to chocolate cake also, and it was a 10/10! I am looking forward to trying new dishes and enjoying the same ones next time. read more

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Gem in small town! Located a few blocks off the freeway in a shopping center is a great little Italian restaurant. We ordered the linguine with the house sauce w sausage, the spinach ravioli's and the kids had penne & meat sauce with chicken. Our favorite was the linguine, great taste. The least favorite would be the raviolis. They were OK nothing to write home about and you get five or six raviolis which we felt was poor value for a $16 plate. Each one came with a very small piece of bread although hot and delicious. It's literally a two-bite portion. (Make sure to order the rolls). The Canollis are house made, they were delicious. All sauces are made in house as well. Limited seating, but everyone in there was very nice to deal with. read more

My wife and I showed up @ 7:20 and asked if we could have a table, they were all empty. We were promptly told NO! I asked why and the guy said we don't seat people when we are close to closing. I'm like what are you for real. It's 40 minutes till you close and all you need to do is bring us a couple plates of food. He said you can order take out. I said no thanks. That's just the worst business practice in the world. Refusing customers and money! WOW... How short sighted and dumb. We will never go back and hope others do not support this business. They do not deserve your patronage and money! In response to Mina... You are absolutely correct it's not always about the money... It is however about service. Refusing service 40 minutes before your advertised closing time is not a good experience. Keep up that attitude and business practices of refusing to seat tables 40 minutes before closing and you will lose the loyalty of your customers as you have lost mine... Mina... I've been in the restaurant industry for many years... Just some sound advise here... Do not tell your customers they can't sit in your restaurant because it's close to closing. Those tables are for rent and are revenue for the owner. The rent those tables bring in pays the bills and your salary! Rather explain to your customers that you will be closing in 40 minutes and that payment needs to be completed before 8:00. And you would appreciate if they could finish the meal by 8:30. Most people would easily be done by 8:00 or 8:10 at the latest. That's almost one hour to eat which is more than enough time. You would build more good will with customers that come in close to closing with this approach and entice them to come back rather than alienating a customer like me, and I'm sure I'm not the first, who will never come back. Think of the potential revenue if your actions would have turned me into a loyal and frequent customer. Now think of all the lost revenue. Just some food for thought. If I was the owner I would have fired you and the clerk that told me that. Hope the owner reads this. Mina did you delete your previous comment? Hmmm read more

My husband ordered the chicken parmesan and was very disappointed! The bottom of the chicken was burnt and the spaghetti was a little too spicy for him. This is the first time we've had a bad meal there. read more

The food here is amazing. I went to Italy a few years ago and the food taste very similar to Italy. The workers are always so nice. The restaurant is always clean and always smells amazing read more

The absolute best Meat sauce I've had in long time. Great portions, the whole family was happy with their entrees. Friendly staff, we will make this our Italian cravings stop. read more

Basic Italian/American food. Nothing special about it, but I would go back for 2nd chance and order something different, and for carry out. Seems like the kind of place you bring home spaghetti to your family on a rainy day when nobody feels like cooking. Better than spaghetti factory, but not comparable to Italian food (from Italy). Vibe: feels like a to go place, with very few tables. No waiting area. Basic decor. Not bad but not warm and fuzzy. Food: seems like box pasta but maybe I'm wrong? Sauces are flavorful but overly sauced. Garlic knots likely frozen and microwaved. Shrimp Fra Diavolo. Ordered spicy. Heat was prominent, flavor was good. Too much sauce. Shrimp overcooked but big ones. Bread disappointing. Portions big. Pesto Ravioli was pretty good. Not super hot or melty but pesto was yummy. Dish is monotone pesto/cheese but hey that works for some people. Value: too expensive for the quality, but portions might justify a leftover lunch. read more

Italia Bella - Shrimp Fra Diavolo (spicy) and Jumbo Ravioli Florentine Pesto. Both with garlic knots. - Sicilian Near Me - Yucaipa, California

This is hands-down the best Italian food you'll ever have. The flavors are incredible, and everything tastes fresh and authentic. Don't leave without trying the garlic knots they're absolutely amazing. read more

Italia Bella - Garlic knots - Sicilian Near Me - Yucaipa, California

Italia Bella transports you straight to the rolling farms of Tuscany, where you can imagine yourself in a quaint little kitchen, savoring the kinds of meals your grandparents once made. Every dish is homemade with love, dedication, and the kind of passion that runs deep in Italian blood. Whether you're gluten-free, a spice lover, or prefer your food mild, Italia Bella will craft your meal exactly the way you like it. As someone deeply connected to my Italian heritage, and admittedly a skeptic when it comes to Italian food, I can confidently say this place did not disappoint. The noodles were rich with flavor and paired perfectly with a sauce that the chef clearly spent the entire day perfecting. Italia Bella is the kind of restaurant that keeps you coming back, not just for the food, but for the feeling. The savory dishes here remind me of my roots, my culture, and my love for authentic Italian cuisine. For me, this is the place. read more

Excellent food and service. We highly recommend trying it. Small little place but the meal was good and staff was accommodating.

There were three of us for lunch. The table ordered lasagna, eggplant parmigiana l, and I had the antipasto salad. Every was extremely satisfied. This location is a great lunch spot but not the ambiance for date night. If I lived in the area, it would be a regular stop. read more

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Came to eat here with a larger group (6 of us) after driving out to go apple picking earlier in the day. We chose this restaurant because of the high reviews and wanted to avoid the crowds over up by the vineyards. Food: Personally, my boyfriend and I really enjoyed our plates (pictured below), but a few others were not as much of a fan so I will definitely say it may not be for everyone! Only thing food wise that could improve were the garlic knots- all of ours was a little burnt and tough- not as soft and garlicky as I had hoped. Ambiance: Definitely a smaller restaurant with not a lot of seating, but our server kindly put two tables together for our party. Nothing fancy in terms of decor, and there was no ac I don't think- just a huge fan on the upper corner of the wall. Service: I thought the service was friendly overall. Our server was quick to attend us and the food came out fast too. Unfortunately, towards the end of our visit many of us went to the bathroom before our long hour and a half trip back home and we believe that frustrated the servers because they wanted to use one of our tables for a couple that recently came in and had to wait. I get it- we were trying to be as fast as possible and we definitely weren't just sitting around (which I think is what they thought and frustrated them maybe?), so when one of us was told on their way to the bathroom that they "don't mean to be rude" but they need the table- it was definitely upsetting. Many of us work or have worked in the service industry for a long time, and it's pretty common knowledge not to rush guests. I also know they had no idea of our long trip back home hence four of us going to the only bathroom they had. Overall, unfortunately don't think any of us will be back after this experience! Update: The family was seated at a table behind my boyfriend. No babies were crying, and they already had a table? The only people that did not have a table was a couple sitting in two chairs behind me. Rushing isn't accommodating- they closed out our check as we were going to the bathroom- we took around 5 minutes after they closed us out before we got up and left and the couple wasn't waiting for more than 10 minutes. read more

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while i have always had great food from here now that they are take out/catering only they need to pay more attention to their information. You order per their website menu and then find out that what they have posted is incorrect and they now want to charge for what is listed as included. read more

We tried this place out of a whim, as we were looking for authentic Italian food nearby and boy did they deliver!! We ordered three of their plates, the chicken piccata, chicken parmigiana and the shrimp tortellini Romano. So freaking good, large portions and each plate came with bread. The place is small, won't fit too many people - so I wouldn't come here with a large party. But I did notice they did have a lot of large pick up orders! The service was fast and amazing! It seemed like it was family owned and operated. We will be coming back anytime we feel like eating some delicious pasta! read more

First time visiting after a local pediatrician appointment across the street. Husband searched for local eateries and the 4.7 rating was no argument! We arrived and were greeted right away. Service was exceptional! Very cozy and clean. The food was 5 !! I ordered shrimp fettuccine and husband got the lasagna along with a large Cesar salad. Very friendly owner/chef/son. We will definitely be back! Excited to eat my leftovers tomorrow read more

It's the first time I tried this place. I ordered chicken piccata to go. Chicken piccata is one of my favorite dishes, light and lemony. I found their version to be quite greasy and just a touch too salty. read more

Delicious, fresh food with beautiful presentation. Attentive, nice wait staff. Great little place, a hidden gem!

Great food, great service. Fair price for the quality of food. Small place, but have always found a place to sit.

Meat balls very good! Loved the stuffed egg plant. Great staff, and many option!!@ very good prices. They do nice " take outs" read more

To start with I have no photos of my delicious meatball sandwich because it's now gone. I can describe the different textures and flavors I experienced the crunchy sour dough bread was fresh had great flavor and absorbed the marinara sauce wonderfully now the sauce had a hint not too much garlic or mint just the right amount to pull the experience all together I also had the cream of broccoli soup outstanding flavors in the soup also a 10 out of 10 experience thank you. read more

Food was delicious and was prepared the way I asked for it. With the help from the counter help and owner after I expressed my concern about my swallowing. Service was good and very helpful Ambiance wad nice everything was clean and set up well read more

Small restaurant with only 5 or so tables so get there early. I learned quickly why this place had 5 stars. Great service as you walk in and even better tasting food. We had the cacciatore with sausage and added chicken to it and the chicken piccata. Both very delicious and worth a try. Only thing missing in this place is Italian music in the background. Maybe a little Dean Martin to settle you in. read more

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I'm from San Francisco, where quality restaurants abound. Italia Bella rivals the best of them. One visit so far. If they maintain their quality they will easily become our go-to place in Yucaipa. You can taste the love in their food. Shrimp was absolutely fresh and perfectly prepared, served atop a bed of spaghetti pasta with garlic and olive oil. Spaghetti with meat sauce was to die for. I will take a little longer than chain restaurants, but worth the wait. Go hungry. You won't be dissapointed. read more

Staff is really wonderful, sweet, attentive. We had the lasagna and the ravioli. Lasagna was excellent but the ravioli filling had no flavor or seasoning. We will be returning to try other items. read more

We went to Italia Bella tonight and we loved it. Our server was great. This place had great reviews and we understand why. We ordered the Pasta Fagolli soup which was delicious! For our entree we ordered the baked meat lasagna which was very good. It was served garlic knots. We got the tiramisu and loved it as well! read more

The place is pretty small. Very clean. Everyone was friendly. Servers were attentive. We went on a Friday night and it was very busy. The server warned us beforehand there would be a wait and we were fine with it. We ordered the antipasto salad, shrimp cacciatore, vegetable lasagna, and an alfredo pasta with meatballs. The salad was just ok, meat looked like the lunch meat you buy in the store. Salad was pretty big and includes one dressing. If you want more, we were told it's an extra charge, which we agreed to. Besides this, all of the other food was delicious. Additionally, toward the end of our meal the owner (I believe) checked in to apologize for the wait and make sure we enjoyed our food. It really made us feel like they value their customers. We will definitely return. read more

Went there for lunch with the family and it was a pleasant surprise ..the food was amazing food! With Excellent customer service before and after lunch! read more

Italia Bella - Are food was amazing! - Sicilian Near Me - Yucaipa, California

The food was amazing, and the customer service was exceptional. I rarely eat Italian food, but this one surpassed my expectations.

I've heard many good things about this eatery and once I found out they had gluten free options I gave it a try. The server was very knowledgeable about their menu and was patient in answering all of my questions about the food preparation and safety practices. Gluten free pasta can be hit or miss and this pasta knocked it out the park. It was so flavorful. I had a work event and was looking for catering options. Remembering the great service and food I gave Italia Bella a call. I'm so glad I did. They were able to accommodate my request on short notice and made suggestions for a variety of dietary restrictions I was trying to accommodate. Which they were all grateful for. So many of my coworkers commented on the authentic robust flavors. Many asked where I had the food catered from and said they would be dining there soon. Thank you Mina for the amazing service! Your food was the highlight of the event! read more

Well, if you happen to have perused previous reviews for Italia Bella, you already know I feel about this amazing establishment. Today we had the Spicy Sausage Cacciatore, Penne with garlic, spinach, and Alfredo, and finally Spaghetti with garlic, olives, artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, and Pesto. If you have not yet had the opportunity to partake of the stellar fare, and stellar hospitality, you are certainly missing out! No disappointments. read more

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the food was amazing, we got the pink vodka sauce angel hair with crispy chicken and the italian sub and giiiirrrrrl it was phenomenal. massive portions as well and amazing value for the price. the employees were so kind and hardworking!! andrew helped us and gave us great recommendations. the place itself had great vibes and was beautiful and clean. read more

Italia Bella - Create Your Own Pasta with Creamy Pink Vodka Sauce Italian Sub - Sicilian Near Me - Yucaipa, California

Amazing Italian Sub! The bread was fantastic and the meats, cheese and vegetables were equally great! Also came with a side... I chose an Italian soup which was perfect! The man and woman working there were super friendly! I'll definitely go back when I'm nearby. read more

This is the best Italian restaurant we have ever experienced and we love Italian food, so we've been to lots of Italian places, including ones in Rome! This is family run, with multiple generations cooking and serving fresh, delicious meals. The portion sizes are very ample (enough to share or have a second meal later). The service was amazing, very personal. The setting is a small storefront with minimal seating. They do not have a liquor license, so if want to enjoy wine or a cocktail with your meal, order it to take home. This will definitely be a staple for our restaurant choices! read more

Italia Bella is a most delicious find in Yucaipa! We enjoyed chicken parmigiana and baked ravioli with marinara and mozzarella cheese. So good! The service was super pleasant too. Don't forget the cheesy garlic knots! We will definitely be back. Thank you. read more

Very nice people, good service and yummy food!!! I got the fettuccini Alfredo with chicken. Awesome!!!