My wife and I visited Pasta Bella on a Sunday evening around 5:00 PM. When we arrived, the restaurant was not very busy, but by the time we finished our meal, the dining room had filled up and was extremely busy--a good sign that this is a popular local favorite. One thing that stood out was how well staffed the restaurant was. Even as the dining room became busier, service never slowed down. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and did an excellent job making sure our drinks were filled, checking on our meals, and making sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit. I ordered the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with a house salad, and my wife had the Chicken Florentine (without mushrooms) along with a cup of Pasta Fagioli soup. Overall, the meal was excellent. The house salad was average but a nice size, featuring lettuce, a cucumber slice, a tomato slice, and croutons. The Pasta Fagioli soup had a very good flavor and was prepared a little differently than what we're accustomed to, but we both really enjoyed it. We were also served fresh-baked Italian rolls, which were warm and delicious. The entrée portions were extremely generous. My Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo arrived piping hot, and the Alfredo sauce had a phenomenal flavor. My wife's Chicken Florentine included two chicken breasts that were well-seasoned, tender, and cooked perfectly. She thoroughly enjoyed her meal as well. We had planned to order dessert, but the portion sizes were so large that we simply didn't have room. For two dinners, soup, salad, rolls, and water to drink, our total bill was right around $40, which we felt was an excellent value for the quality and quantity of food we received. We will definitely be back and would highly recommend Pasta Bella to anyone looking for great Italian food, generous portions, attentive service, and outstanding value in Mason City. read more

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I'm a huge fan of pasta, but not being able to have glutens limits where I go to eat. I went there for dinner with a friend and really wish I had gone sooner. It was delicious. You can start your meal off with a soup or salad. The salad is pretty simple. I went with the minestrone with gluten free noodles. It was delicious and I ate it all to the last drop. They also serve garlic bread with your meal. This is not gluten free so I did not try it, but everyone else had it and raved over it. I ordered the Chicken Florentine with gluten free noodles. They serve a lot of food and I was able to take it home and have a second meal out of it. It was even excellent the second day. Not only is the food delicious, but the staff was fantastic. They were friendly and efficient. The restaurant was really busy, but our waitress was able to check on us and make sure we were doing okay. The acoustics in the restaurant make it quite loud. Not in an obnoxious way, but this is not quiet dining. It's the perfect place to bring family and friends for a meal together. I'm not sure why I waited so long to try Pasta Bella, but I'm so glad I finally did. Not everything can be made gluten free so definitely talk to your waiter, but there are a lot of options. read more

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They were swamped to say the least. The staff there hustled like you Wouldn't believe. We had drinks salad and bread within five or six minutes of getting seated. We ordered when we put in our drink order because we knew it was so busy. Expecting a long wait we had our food within 10 minutes after getting our drinks. It was delicious as always they were even working 4 ppl short tonight. Clean place friendly staff excellent food. We always get the same thing: the Arrabiata sausage dish! If you like spicy, you'll love this! read more

Food was good Service was good And ambiance was good The table bread was serviceable and appetizer bread wasn't as good as I'd hoped, but everything else was good. read more

If you're searching for outstanding Italian cuisine paired with warm hospitality and a welcoming atmosphere, look no further--this place truly stands out as the best Italian restaurant in the area. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with the kind of attentive, genuine service that sets the tone for the entire meal. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and always ready with thoughtful recommendations, whether you're craving a classic pasta dish or something a little more adventurous. The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between cozy and elegant. Soft lighting, rustic décor, and the gentle hum of conversation make it the ideal setting for everything from a relaxed dinner with friends to a romantic night out. And the food? Simply exceptional. Every dish is crafted with fresh ingredients and authentic flavors--perfectly al dente pastas, rich and aromatic sauces, and beautifully prepared entrées that show real care in the kitchen. Even the small touches, like warm bread and house-made desserts, elevate the experience. In short, this Italian gem delivers on all fronts: remarkable food, top-tier service, and an inviting atmosphere that makes you want to linger. A must-visit for anyone who appreciates truly great Italian dining. Buon appetito! read more

Always tasty food, great selection and generous portions. Fast delivery of great quality food!

Servers were amazing food was hot and delicious pizza was amazing. 100% eat here again read more

Pasta Bella - Pizza was so good - Italian Near Me - Mason City, Iowa

The food is great and the servers are very friendly. We were both able to take half of ours home for another meal!

Best experience I've had at a restaurant. Amazing food, ambiance, and service, when we went it was packed and even though it was packed the waiters kept it clean and made sure that everyone was happy with their food. One of the waiter that took care of use was Levi Staudt he did an amazing job. Overall pasta Bella is an amazing place, I recommend! read more

We sat at the bar & enjoyed the action. Our waitress was delightful & the food was delicious.

Always have a great experience here!! Their pizza is great and a bang for your buck! I love to order the margarita pizza, but I also love their pink sauce over any type of noodle. Definitely recommend going here if you are wanting Italian! read more

Pasta Bella - Bread - Italian Near Me - Mason City, Iowa

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The food is always excellent. I especially love the homemade soup and bread. The menu is very large so there is something for everyone

The service and food is why we keep going back! 100/10 customer service!! Our waitress was so attentive to my allergies and Riley(chef?) went above and beyond and made special "non-dairy" bread for me to enjoy as well. Highly recommend!! read more

Pasta Bella - My non-dairy bread and my Fiancé's regular bread - Italian Near Me - Mason City, Iowa

Some of the best Italian food I've ever had! And I've been to Italy! Super good! Sure beats the hell out of Olive Garden! The service was great also! read more

Good staff and service. Food is amazing, came out really fast even on a busy night. Not to loud not to quiet. You can talk on a good voice level. read more

Pasta Bella - Baked Ziti - Italian Near Me - Mason City, Iowa

we had delivery when it arrived it looked like it had been thrown around it was cold, greasy , tasteless and a big gloppy mess ! inedible read more

I won't lie, upon entering I genuinely thought this was going to be like Olive Garden based off the decor and the smell. However, we were pleasantly surprised by the food here. We ordered the bruschetta, which was okay, not the best but it wasn't bad at all. The bread, appetizer, and my soup came out right away. The pasta fagioli was good. My husband liked his salad. I ordered a coffee and the fettuccini carbonara. Be aware the portion sizes here are huge, I couldn't finish my dinner and needed a to go box. The pasta was good though. My husband ordered the rib eye steak with spaghetti which was well worth it. The steak was cooked to perfection. We ordered the tiramisu and the chocolate cake as well. The tiramisu was delicious, the chocolate cake was too rich and my daughters didn't finish it. Overall, this place was very good! Our server was very nice and checked in with us often. We will be back. read more

Pasta Bella - Ribeye steak - Italian Near Me - Mason City, Iowa

Great service! The server made recommendations that were spot on and fit dietary needs. Frequent checkins and quick. Food was wonderful, got some dessert to take home! read more

Absolutely amazing food and service. The restaurant is also really well decorated. Would recommend!

I had eaten a couple excellent meals at Pasta Bella at their old location and found them delicious. The new (current) location was ultimately disappointing. After stopping there a couple times over the months when the wait was overlong, the third time was a charm (it was fairly late on a weekend evening). On the positive side- the waitstaff was very nice and efficient. The garlic rolls were very tasty. The serving size was huge- so you won't leave hungry. I enjoyed the wine. I think I ordered the wrong dish- Chicken Damabianca. Huge chicken breasts with sautéed mushrooms in a cream brandy sauce over spaghetti pasta. It did not look appetizing and was bland at best. The humongous pieces of chicken overpowered the dish and the sauce seemed like Alfredo. Even adding a lot of shredded parmesan didn't fix the flavor. I left over half my meal, as I knew I couldn't face all that chicken a second time. If you are looking for a pasta feast at a good price, this might be worth a stop. I'd just avoid the huge chicken breasts. read more

Had lunch here and it was delicious! Service was excellent, friendly and never had an empty glass! Clean restaurant with Italian music playing. They have a lunch menu for $10, and other lunch specials under $15. I got the chicken Piccata that was delicious, but too many capers. Bread was good. We also got a meat lovers pizza. Everything was great. Would eat again if in the area. read more

Honestly, I felt the food looked aesthetically pleasing online; maybe I just ordered the wrong dish when I got to the restaurant. I had the chicken Alfredo which is one of my favorites. The pasta, itself, 8/10, the Alfredo 0/10, the chicken 1/10. This is far from good, this was barely mediocre. Either people in Iowa suck at cooking Italian food, or they have no place having an Italian restaurant. I hate to say this but Olive Garden and Fazollis fast food "Italian" has a better Alfredo than this place. The chicken was either boiled or baked, bland at best. You can clearly see that in the picture. The Alfredo almost tasted like it was from a jar, if that's homemade, it's the worst recipe I've ever tasted. 0 garlic and tasted like it had flour in it...if you're from a major city that has good Italian, this is probably not the place to go. Highly disappointed. Pasta Bella Let me know if you want my Alfredo recipe, I will gladly give it to you for free. read more

Pasta Bella - Chicken Alfredo - Italian Near Me - Mason City, Iowa

Tried this place for lunch for the first time. Sadly I was very let down. I was hoping for very good Italian, however, it was exceptionally bland. I ordered the spaghetti and meat sauce....the sauce was orange, and there was simply very very little flavor. In all honesty, Fazolis has better spaghetti! The place is nice, and service was good...just very very let down by the food. read more

Everything was good. Food service and everything else. The old dude always dresses up. He's cool

Picked up our online orders which were ready on time. All staff wearing masks correctly, restaurant smells fabulous and seems to be doing a brisk takeout business. We were passing through town in our RV, Pasta Bella provided a flavorful and satisfying take out dinner, far superior to our other options in the area. Added bonus: steaming hot homemade salted garlic rolls were complimentary! read more

Pasta Bella - Surprise! Steaming hot garlic bread was complimentary. - Italian Near Me - Mason City, Iowa

Great great place!!! Never had a bad dish here. Portions are huge!!! Salmon dish with the pink sauce could make three meals!! It's a really good Italian restaurant!!! They have a large menu! The soups are amazing!! I have dined in and gotten to go. All excellent!! Service is very very good!!! read more

The food was okay, I had the chicken picata, which was overloaded with capers. The sauce was blah, could have used some white wine. Brushetta was mass produce meaning it looked like it had been sitting for a while, the basil was wilted black color. Overall, I will go back and try more menu items read more

Very nice place, service was great, but the food could've used a little more flavor. It tasted good but I needed to add a good chunk of salt and pepper to make it anything but bland. Would still highly recommend as maybe it was just the dishes my friend and I got. read more

This is truly the best restaurant in Mason city. Their food is always fresh. The portions are always large and they always taste fantastic. They're homemade soups are truly some of our favorites. Our kids love this restaurant just as much as we do if you really want good Italian food, this is the place you can't go wrong. Service is always great too! read more

Pasta Bella is an amazing restaurant with excellent service. Their food is outstanding and I would recommend it to anyone. They also have excellent desserts. read more

Pretty Good , best eats I'm the Midwest. Great little pasta house right off the main drag. read more

We enjoyed our dinner at Pasta Bella. What a popular place! This restaurant was hopping!! My husband search for an Italian restaurant for my pre-marathon meal. We were pleasantly surprised at the quality of the meal! I ordered the linguine with white clam sauce and he ordered the fettuccine carbonara. Mine had chopped clams with a nice white wine sauce. His had prosciutto and mushrooms in a nice cream sauce. We both enjoyed our entrees which huge portions! The warm garlic knots were delicious to eat with our pasta dishes. Our server was nice and efficient. Overall, a good meal! read more

Stopped by for dinner while in the area. Kind of a mixed experience, and part of that could be related to the problem the area is having with not enough workers. The pros: The main course had a lot of flavor, well balanced was filling (mine was the lobster ravioli). The flavor on the house bread, they had a good garlic spread on it, and you could tell the toasted in in a pizza oven The cons: The prep work, feels like they are taking short cuts. The side salad is a bowl of iceberg with a slice of roma and a slice of cucumber. On the house bread, the cheese, it was 3 slices of deli sliced rounds. For both of these, its not that there is anything wrong with what they are doing, it just feels like they are cutting the corners read more

What a disappointment. Bread was sweet,and no oil but frozen butter. Sausage arabiatta was supposed to be in a spicy marinara with penne. It came out in am orange sauce with a glue like consistancy. Sweet sausage and no hint of hint of heat in any of it. Was also supposed to come with parmesan. They brought a shaker. Overall, would guve it negative stars if allowed. read more

cute place, good service and the menu is very very vast. The bread that everyone raved about was just ok for me. My challenge is taste. To me everything was bland, no real definitive tastes in any of the dishes. They look great, but all needed salt and parm. We had 5 different dishes and all had the same result. For the area its good though. read more

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Ale was a great server, knows his way around the menu. Ribeye with pasta is a big. Steak was cooked right read more

Pasta Bella - Rib Eye Marsala - Italian Near Me - Mason City, Iowa

Funny... how I remember this place used to be a Burger King a long long time ago. Then it was a Chinese restaurant and now....it's an Italian resturant. I was told the new owners were Bosnian. Hmmm..let's see how they do with Italian food. They did a nice job remodeling it. When we first came in, all the waitresses were waiting at the door to greet us. Kinda odd, but nice. Very clean and neat. Fast and super friendly service. We ordered 2 pizzas. A cheese and a veggie pizza. While we waited, the waitress gave us complimentary garlic bread knots. Seriously, It didn't take very long for the pizzas to get done. They looked awesome. Hot and fresh. Kinda thin crust. The waitress told us, in her thick accent, the veggie pizza is her favorite since her husband makes it. Thats cool. I'm guessing it's all homemade. It didn't taste like frozen crust. It was pretty good. Not as awesome as it looked. For some reason...it was laking flavor. Maybe more garlic? Salt? Oregano? I'm not sure what is was missing, but it needed more flavor. We then ordered 1 slice of chocolate cheese cake. That was really good. Its not fun to share a slice when it tastes so good. Overall...its good enough to come back to try one thier other dishes. read more

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Always a pleasure to eat here. Been there several times. I try a different dish each time! I have yet to be disappointed! Food always arrive hot and well displayed. A treasure to North Iowa! read more

Mmm mmm MMM!! This place is amazing. It is well worth the money. The free bread and salad are both delicious and the food is amazing. I've had so much from the menu but I'd definitely recommend trying the pink sauce on any of their pasta dishes it's amazing. They're Caesar salad was to die for, and the pizzas are just as good. I couldn't say enough good thing about this place. The staff are so friendly and you can tell that this is a small family business! This is my go to date night spot or birthday celebration dinner spot! I love it! read more

Pasta Bella - Buffalo chicken pizza - Italian Near Me - Mason City, Iowa

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Very good food! We were driving thru on our way to MN and wanted good food. Read up on yelp as to what had high recommendations and we picked Pasta Bella. Lots of food. The food comes out hot and fresh. So very good! read more