Bella Italia was not what I expected…read more And that turned out to be a very good thing. From the outside and inside, this is a bit of a hole in the wall. The kind of restaurant that is clearly filled with regulars who know exactly what they're ordering and probably don't need to look at the menu anymore. That can sometimes make a newcomer feel like they've accidentally wandered into somebody else's family dinner. Not here. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and we were made to feel right at home. I ordered the lasagna expecting the usual Italian classic. Layers of pasta, ricotta, mozzarella, and all the familiar ingredients I've come to expect. Instead, I was presented with a lasagna featuring a beautiful, creamy béchamel sauce. Béchamel. In my lasagna. That's the kind of sauce I expect to encounter in French cooking, not while I'm sitting in a little Italian restaurant in Mobile. But I'm very happy to report that Italy and France have apparently decided to put their differences aside. It was wonderful. Creamy, rich, and absolutely delicious. Not what I expected, but exactly the kind of surprise that makes discovering new restaurants so much fun. Bella Italia is a nice find. A little bit of a hole in the wall, filled with regulars, friendly people, and food that may surprise you in the best possible way.

While in Mobile for the 2026 ALACTE Conference, my wife, a coworker, and I stopped by Bella Italia…read morefor dinner on our first night in town. The restaurant was almost empty when we arrived, so we were seated immediately. The dining room has a basic, no-frills atmosphere, while the soft background music created a pleasant setting for dinner. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and offered helpful recommendations throughout the meal. Each entrée comes with complimentary garlic bread and a side salad. The salad was fresh but basic, and the garlic bread was warm but fairly average. They were a nice addition to the meal, even if they weren't particularly memorable. Every entrée arrived piping hot, which is exactly what you hope for with Italian food. My wife ordered the Cheese Manicotti, substituting Alfredo sauce for the traditional marinara. The ricotta and parmesan filling was rich and creamy, and the Alfredo sauce paired well with the pasta. She thoroughly enjoyed her meal. My coworker and I both ordered the Spaghetti with Meatballs, adding meat sauce for even more flavor. The meatballs were tender and generously sized, the spaghetti was cooked perfectly, and the combination of homemade marinara, meat sauce, and parmesan created a hearty, satisfying plate. The portions were generous, and the entrées were easily the stars of the evening. Pros * Immediate seating * Friendly, helpful service * Complimentary salad and garlic bread with every entrée * Entrées served piping hot * Generous portions * Flavorful pasta and meatballs * Good value Cons * Basic ambiance * Salad and garlic bread were average Bella Italia isn't trying to be a trendy, upscale Italian restaurant. Instead, it focuses on serving hot, comforting Italian classics with generous portions and friendly service. The appetizers may be simple, but the entrées deliver where it matters most. If you're looking for a dependable Italian meal in Mobile, Bella Italia is a solid choice.

I had the bananas foster crumpet. It was delicious! My daughter had the French toast. She loved it!…read moreService was friendly and efficient. Will be coming back!

My daughter and I had breakfast here today and I can't express enough how much I enjoy their menu…read more She had never been to the Redbar before, and had also never had a crumpet. So it was doubly pleasing to be able to introduce her to this pleasing restaurant with its eclectic cuisine. The breakfast menu is what usually draws my attention. Served anytime, not just normal breakfast hours, a customer can choose between crumpets, omelettes, french toast, or just the usual bacon and eggs. I usually order one of their crumpets, but today, chose their Loaded Omelette with cheese grits. More like a purée, the grits were superb, creamy and buttery. My omelette was delivered spicy and hot. Giving my daughter a taste we soon concluded that the sausage used reminded us of the blood sausage we have enjoyed for breakfast in Peru, when we travel there to visit my wife's family. This is certainly not a typical omelette for Mobile, Alabama. My only complaint about it is that it was slightly overcooked and dry. Nevertheless, it was very tasty. My daughter had the Fried Egg and Cheese Crumpet, that she reported to be delicious. A mix-up on my drink order brought me a Turkish coffee rather than a Turkish latte, and suspiciously weak to be considered Turkish. I suspect that the cashier heard "Turkish", but not "latte", and confused, may have decided to see if a regular Americano would pass as an acceptable substitute. Except for the jolt I was expecting to receive, from the latte I ordered, it was acceptable. I am eager to return again to try one of their "Build Your Own Smashburger." Until then I will continue to hold the opinion that I have yet to have a disappointing meal at the RedBar, and I rest assured that my meal on that day will be equally satisfying.

This was super fun but more pricey than we had prepared for. The food was actually better than…read moreexpected and the menu is decent. The chairs were so comfortable. With only 16 chairs in each theater, it was also nice to not feel crowded. The footrest was a must for me being a short person. Without the footrest my feet dangled and didn't hit the floor. The chairs also felt clean. You should buy tickets ahead of time since the theaters are so small. Don't wait on tickets til you get there. Parking was really full but we managed to get a space as someone was leaving. Check-in was easy and the workers were nice. Tickets were about $20 each after tax. So let's get to the food. There are no prices on the website for food, so know it's high. Some entrees were around $16-18. I got a shrimp poboy for $22 that came with a decent sized side. There were quite a few shrimp on the poboy and I enjoyed it. The cookie a la mode was a bit overcooked, but still good. Also liked the shrimp and grits ok. Not the best I've had but not the worst. (I'm looking at you, Dauphins) Honestly the best part is ordering from the iPad and have a nice server bring it to your chair without missing the movie. Total for 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, 2 sodas, and one dessert was around $160. I'd rather Noja for that! If we came back, it would have to be for a special movie. We'd definitely eat somewhere else first to save money. But I like to try places at least once, and if you have the cash, this is the lux way to watch a movie in Mobile.

I emailed and their response was they working on it! After researching online it seems this has…read morebeen an ongoing issue AWHILE! Not just now. Meanwhile, the movie we wanted to watch is being filled up. It's bad enough during the movie food being delivered all throughout is distracting. They do try their best to duck but it's a lot especially when they're in and out many times during the movie. Worst part is when you're on the wrong end and they have to go right in front of you to deliver food to the next people and then they order 4 + x's during the movie :( The seating is very comfy and we love the small theater vibe. But be prepared for distractions. Well thought out plan, but needs revamping to have less distractions once the movie starts. Wish they would just set a rule of ordering within 15 minutes of seating and that's that. We went ahead got tickets to AMC since our points aren't currently working out. Also I cont

First off they sat us in a both in a very dark corner. No lights at all. We had to use our phones…read moreto see the menu. We ordered humus for an appetizer when it arrived it was arranged very cute. But when we tasted it, it was just blah no flavor at all. It was just mashed up chickpeas with no seasoning of any kind. Ordered the Roma Basilica it was ok nothing to rave at. My dinner partner had the salmon they sad the salmon was very good but the pasta was just ok. I will say service was good. But I think this will be my one and only time eating at Roma Cafe I wasn't impressed. If you want food with flavor try somewhere else.

The food was delicious. our appetizer was yummy and then we also enjoyed our entrées so yummy for…read moreour Italian craving.

We were visiting from out of town and decided to try Siam Thai Cuisine after seeing a few Thai…read morespots around town. Glad we picked this one because every dish we ordered was excellent. The kids loved the fried rice -- simple dish but they nailed the flavor perfectly. One of my kids ordered the Nam Tok Nue, which came with thinly sliced ribeye and sautéed vegetables, and it ended up being his favorite dish of the night. The Pad Kee Mao was also really good, especially with how well the basil tied everything together. The real standout for me was the Tom Yum soup. We ordered it at spice level 5 and it had the perfect kick. Most of our dishes were around spice level 3-4, which was very manageable for us. If you're used to authentic Thai spice levels, I'd probably recommend going closer to a 7. Overall, really solid food across the board and definitely worth checking out if you're craving Thai food.

Had a good first experience here! The pad thai is really flavorful and a solid option. The prices…read morewere reasonable considering the larger portion size, I took like half of it home. This was my first time trying mango sticky rice and I would definitely recommend at least trying once here. The rice was warm and it was drenched in a coconut milk sauce, which was sweet but not too sweet. The staff is really friendly and the restaurant is clean and had a good atmosphere. Would come back!

Cool. Place. Friendly. Staff. Perfect. If. Your. Looking. For. A. Cold. Treat. On. A. Hot. Summer…read more Day. Or. Any. Day

I stopped in to ask about a promo details. The girls there were unsure, wanted to call their…read moremanager. So I told them to call me, and I would go for pizza lunch nearby. They called right back, so Kraze was my dessert, in a dark chocolate dipped sturdy cone. Mmmmm.

Ordered a Philly cheese steak pizza and it had very little meat, mostly cheese. Not the pizza I was…read moregetting there. Also they were short handed and had only one person working there, I won't be back until things are improved.

Ordered here today, absolutely terrible food, the Pizzola had very little meat and it took over an…read morehour to get our food although the app states 35 minutes, I called after an hour to ask about my order and the guy stated I was next in line and it should be less than 5 minutes, and it took another 15-20 minutes before the food arrived. Buffalo chicken Pizzola - very few pieces of meat mostly cheese, no sauce. the wings were overcooked. Highly disappointed.

Generous portions, piping hot food and not overly salty or too sweet! Spice ladder is also not too…read morespicy though, I got level 4 (out of 1-5) and I would describe it as just mildly spicy. Would come back!

Overall a 5 star experience. This Diner is a hidden gem. Food had great flavor and everything…read moreseemed fresh. Portion sizes were proportionate for price and value. Diner was clean and seems like a place that you either know or you don't. But you should! Our server was great and checked on us multiple times and she's the only one working. Love this place and would love to come back again.