Just finished lunch with my Senior Citizen group. Delicious food, great service, and wonderful…read moreambiance. Highly recommend. 12/30/2025. My first visit to Columbus, TX

The Best Italian food I've had since my friend's Italian mom used to cook for us when I was a kid…read morealmost 50 years ago. My wife had the eggplant parmigiana and I had the ziti pasta with a house ensalada for lunch. It was all absolutely amazing. Afterwards we toured the rest of the restaurant (which used to be a local museum), and even met the very kind and friendly owner. On top of it all, the service was fantastic and the ambiance very relaxed. This is the type of place that develops a reputation as a destination location. It's that good.

After recently being closed for remodeling, we dedicated to go here after church today. When we…read morearrived, I didn't notice any significant changes from the remodel. We ordered a glass of wine and were told the business was under new ownership and the new owner didn't have his TACB license yet. I mentioned to the waitress (her 1st day) that we could byob. She and another waitress who'd been there for a while both told us that we could not byob. They stated they could be shut down if someone brought their own wine into the establishment. I'm pretty sure that's not correct, but we didn't argue with them. We had the spagetti and meat sauce and lobster stuffed ravioli. Both were okay, but not excellent. Also, he asked for Italian dressing for his salad only to be told they didn't have Italian dressing. How can you call yourself an Italian Restaurant and not have Italian dressing? My Cesar salad was a lettuce and tomato salad with mozzarella cheese. The only thing that separated it from a house salad was the dressing. If we go again, I think we'll maybe try the pizza. There are several good reviews on their pizza, buy they were all posted before the change in ownership. I wish Bay City had a Pappadeux"s

Well I went from 5 stars down to 1. The calamari smelled so…read morebad (bait) I had them immediately take it away. The special was a Sicilian Marsala with Veal and shrimp. Veal should be overly tender and it wasn't. It had a lot of gristle and I've never tasted Marsala wine like this. It was more of a brown gravy and several of the mushrooms were shriveled up. If this was the actual special of the day you'd think there would be fresh condiments. Lastly I don't understand why I get charged extra for using my Debit card. It's like cash and not a credit. I questioned my financial institution and they were in agreement. I guess I'll just stick to pizza when I go there. They definitely have that going for them.

Food was excellent, prices were reasonable. The daily specials are good…read more Atmosphere was great too, service was spot on. Definitely recommend! You won't regret

Not fresh, nothing from scratch, no soul in the cooking…read more Service and ambiance good. Food appears to be all frozen Sysco.

Love it here! Very romantic and perfect for date night! I know they moved to a different spot same…read moreshopping center. Service was great!

My mom lives in the area so brought her here for Mother's Day. They usually only do evening/dinner…read moreservice but did a lunch for the holiday. Nice cozy atmosphere. I've seen more highly styled and decorated places but it's still a great Italian vibe. These kind of places are all about the food and they didn't disappoint! You can tell everything is made super fresh right in the kitchen. Regular dishes like Cesar salad and spaghetti are elevated. So tasty! They had a smaller holiday menu. But everything sounded great. Prices are appropriate for the quality and size. Tuesday are 50% off so that would be a day to come really dig into their menu! Lots of street parking. Not a huge place but def it only enough seating. They take reservations but you should be ok to walk in on most regular nights. The staff was friendly and helpful with anything we needed.

So glad we came here for our weekly date night! We called in advance and were told the earliest…read morereservation available was 8:30, but they encouraged us to come anyway and said they'd try to get us seated--and they absolutely did. The hospitality was genuine, the timing worked out perfectly, and the experience felt effortless from start to finish. I won't say much more because the food truly speaks for itself. We'll definitely be back.

Delicious! Tons of authentic options on the menu! My Italian friends are who brought me here, which…read moreis high recommendation! I had the chicken canneloni which was incredible! We had rice balls that were also so wonderful! Excellent service!! Beautiful ambiance!

The service was great, and the food was excellent. We really enjoyed our dinner. They were very…read morekind of fit us in at the last moment, and it was delightful. We will come back again!

Stopped by for dinner during a weekend birthday celebration in Burton. I love how many businesses…read morein these small towns are set up in converted homes. It gives everything a cozy, charming feel with a lot of character. Parking, though, can be tricky. It's limited, and if you're wearing heels, the rocky ground and steep hill can make it a bit of a challenge when the lot fills up. We had reservations but arrived a little early, and they were able to seat us without an issue. Service was solid overall. The staff was quick to let us know what items were unavailable, which helped with decision-making. I did notice a dish being served that wasn't on the menu, and when I asked about it, we found out it was a seafood and noodle special. Two of us decided to try it. For food, we started with the sautéed garlic ricotta appetizer, which was a standout. It had a really nice balance of mild sweetness and savory flavor. The eggplant parmesan was huge and easily shareable between two people, with great flavor throughout. Honestly, most of the portions felt big enough to split. I ordered the seafood special, and while the flavor was decent, the shrimp were consistently overcooked and chewy, which made it hard to enjoy. The mussels were the highlight of the dish, though they reminded me of the frozen kind you can heat up at home. Overall, it was an okay experience. Not somewhere I'd go out of my way to recommend, but if it were the only option in town, I'd consider going back.

It's been a while since we dined here. Our server was fantastic. They've upgraded the inside and…read moreoutside for a more upscale feel. My husband got the capollini (seafood angel hair pasta) and I got the involtini chicken (stuffed w spinach and cheese). My husband also got the house salad with the vinaigrette dressing. It was a lovely salad and so big! I finished it for him! We both loved our dishes and had leftovers. We need to go more oft

Came here for a Saturday lunch and it wasn't crowded. My partner and I were seated promptly. Loved…read morethe simple decor in the restaurant, and the table I was at, was uniquely decorated with different corks. They offer lunch menu Tuesday to Saturday, that consisted of lunch portion entrees, choice of soup or salad, and a dessert. I had the Gulf Coast Crab Cake from the lunch menu. They were flexible in changing out the green beans for Brussels sprouts. Loved the crab cake which was flavorful. Had the soup of the day which was butternut squash. I was expecting a thick and creamy soup, instead the soup I had was light, smooth, and easy to consume. Ended my meal with lemon chess pie, which had a good lemon flavor and wasn't too sweet. My partner had the pappardelle pasta with chicken. The chicken slices were a little thin and the pasta was slightly overcooked. However, the flavors were there. There are plenty of parking spaces available. They have a sister restaurant that serves burgers just beside it, if you prefer casual dining instead.

Awesome pizza. Highly recommend. Very comfortable…read moreatmosphere . I will go back when in the area.

Had no tiramisu. And they just opened for lunch. heartbroken. Saw two pieces of cheesecake in the…read morecase thats it. Any chance I get to have tiramisu I try it. Food was good. Service was good. Food was done when they say it would be.

What a gem of a restaurant. The food was amazing. The staff was courteous and attentive. I couldn't…read morehave asked for more. I will certainly drive the hour from home to go back to this place.

What a fantastic stop in Cuero! From the moment I sat down, everything felt warm and welcoming. The…read moremeal started with fresh, hot garlic rolls -- perfectly soft and flavorful, and with butter already on the table it was so easy to enjoy them right away. A simple tossed salad followed, crisp and refreshing, just the right lead-in for the main event. And oh, that main course! I ordered the Veal Marsala with veggies, and it was absolutely outstanding -- rich, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Each bite had me smiling, and it was the kind of dish that makes you want to slow down and savor it. The staff here deserves their own round of applause. My server was attentive and kind, and when it came time to pay, the lady at the counter was so friendly it felt like leaving a friend's house after dinner. This little gem has won me over completely. When I pass through Cuero again, there's no question -- I'll be back at La Bella Tavola without a doubt.

We have eaten here three times. First when a different owner was running the place and it was…read moreactually delicious. The second time was with the current owner and the eggplant parmigiana was good but the pasta sampler was very bland. We waited several months to give it another shot as we know things could improve. We ordered fried calamari, supreme pizza and baked Tuscany. They were out of the fried calamari, it happens, but it seems like a reoccurring incident with many items as the waitress told the table behind us they were out of many items. My husband had the pizza and said it was good but the dough was not cooked all the way through and he could barely hold a slice because it was soggy. My pasta was very good, big portion. The bread rolls were probably my favorite part, very good and while they don't give oil with them the Parmesan and pepper flakes on the table were enough. The poor waitress was very overwhelmed with a large crowd tonight, she needs an additional person handling the drinks and check out counter. She did her best but forgot many orders and drink orders and returned to the table to re ask or confirm. My advice to her is to always bring her notepad, take some anxiety medicine, and wear some lavender. The owner/ chef in the kitchen, some advice would to ditch the menu entirely and have daily specials only! Have 6 meals available at all times rotate your dishes and a soup and salad combo always available. Go back to a simpler menu until it's manageable and then you can grow your team and add more options. Your portions are big and food is okay, it will be easier, better, more efficient, and quality will improve when you limit your menu. Overall for decent food, long waits, and an underwhelming place to eat out, give it a shot. Next time I'll be going to the seafood place next door. (P.S. The water has a chlorine taste to it, not sure if this is all of Halletsville but if so the city needs to update its filtration! The chlorine lingering behind soft drinks at every restaurant is awful.)

Food is always great, but they don't want you to call in an order, the phone number is invalid…read more Guess they're not savy enough to update social media.