Bella Notte Ristorante

The decor is nice and has low lighting for a relaxed scene. The staff was extremely nice and made sure we were always taken care of. The food was really good. I ordered basic spaghetti in meat sauce in the full size. The full size is meant for about 2-3 people. I had tons of leftovers. I also tried the carrot cake and it was really good! The frosting tasted like Cinnabon frosting. I would definitely come back here!

Came here late, just an hour before closing, but had a great experience. Being a Sunday night, staff was extremely light, but so good overall. Prompt service, phenomenal food with large portions, and good ambiance.

We didn't make any reservations but we stopped by since we've been here before. The place has plenty of paintings from Italy and reminded me of the last trip I made there. The man at the entrance walked us over to our table and our server came right away to give us the specials of the day. We got some drinks and they were great, not too much or too little alcohol. And as for the food, it was good and plenty for more than one person per plate. Later on when it started to get dark outside, the candles on the rabble were lit. Our server was bilingual since he spoke English and Spanish. The place can host small to large groups, I saw a table being set up for a party of 13. Try the drinks and share the plates. The host did not have a face covering this Saturday when I picked up my food, so I'll just keep ordering for pickup.

Delicious. Efficient. Ummm... DELICIOUS. And the host was hilarious. The server was quick. Walk in (no reservations) and we still had the best table in the house, front window. Large portions... just as good the next day. My new Italian go-to. Thank you!!!

I don’t do a lot of reviews but this is such an outstanding place I’ll gladly share. On the Sunday after SAIC graduation we came in with our 6. Loved the front windows being opened, loved never having to ask for refills, now double the love for the food. The sausage and peppers , octopus and fettuccine Alfredo are just a few of the standouts . Portions are incredible, all fresh and homemade. Any Chicago visit will now include a trip to Bella Notte.

As a local small business owner, and a patron of Bella Notte for 15 years I had an experience that I felt needed a review to commend a family owned business. Decided to host my office holiday lunch there and due to some miscommunication with the reservation when we showed up we realized they were not open for dine in lunch (carry out only). The owner/manager went above and beyond. Rather than turning us away he warmly seated us and provided AMAZING service. The grilled octopus appetizer and calamari were amazing as always, and the pastas are top notch. It is so very hard to run and staff a business in the post Covid world, I would like to commend Bella Notte for constantly turning out great food and providing great service. Will definitely be back again and again. It is up to Chicagoans to support establishments like this that take pride in their food and service. Thanks Bella Notte!!!

Love this place! The brothers that run it have really made the restaurant a well-oiled machine, and the food hasn’t changed one bit! Top notch! ** RECOMMEND: Baked Cavatelli is my favorite dish. I’ve been ordering it for over 10+ years.

Wonderful food! I had the brushetta and chicken marsala. Great service as well!

Overview: a great, quaint, classic Italian restaurant. Worth the try and we will be back. The portions are HUGE and the price is right. We did all the dishes family style for 7 people and had a ton of leftovers for everyone! The service was superb and they provided excellent guidance with the menu. We will definitely be back- see below for an breakdown of the food. Apps: -fried calamari: perk they gave you plenty of sauce and lemons on the side. This was very classic and done very well- nothing special -bruschetta: they used delicious garlic bread and let the tomatoes soak into the bread and it was great! A very classic approach and yummy Salad: we did the Italian salad and it was great. Comes with the dressing on it- if you prefer to pour your own then ask for dressing on the side Mains: -my husband got a half order of the spaghetti and meat sauce: he said it was delicious and he had a ton of leftovers -green noodle Alforno: this was a recommendation from our waiter and it was my top dish we had. It was filled with spinach and mushrooms and the sauce was light. the pasta was cooked al dente and it was a must have! If you want a protein maybe ask for them to add chicken but let's be honest it was perfect the way it came -farfalle alla franceso: this was a vodka meat sauce and it was easy, creamy, and delicious. This was a classic meat sauce with a twist, very different from our other pasta so they complimented each other well -veal picante: this was good but I wish the veal was browned a little more. The sauce was light but this was my least favorite dish we had during our meal. -off menu: chicken siciliano- wow and wow!!! This was great! It was lightly breaded chicken with tomatoes and balsamic reduction. This was amazing and I need to start putting balsamic on my chicken at home. Ask your server about this dish- it's a YES PLEASE!!! Can't wait to go back!

It's just meh, like a (barely) dressed up Olive Garden. The food is dated (different from classic) and overpriced. To say ambience is lacking is being generous. The management/ownership are not warm. I won't name names, but there's an Italian place is in River West with the initials LS, that does this type of food soooooooo much better, they do everything better!

Recommended by a colleague, we were hyped to try this place. Decided to make reservations which was a good idea. This is one of those places that won't seat you unless your party is complete. Street parking only and i did not see any valet. Portions are huge, even the drinks. The good part is you can order 1/2 which is still more than enough dir one. True italian flavor and the ambiance matches that as well. The only down side is that it took them a while to bring the order --- even the drinks. They were super busy when we went. Overall, i will be back.

New restaurant at R.B. golf course, Service OK, hosting almost non-existent as many customers were observed waiting at host station, yet there were many service people doing nothing and the only a few tables were occupied. Food was not good; the bread was good, but it was 5 times bigger than the meat on an Italian Sausage sub. they had to cut in 1/2 just to see the sausage which was very small and had a tablespoon of extremely bland red sauce on top, no offer of peppers or cheese. The pasta dishes looked good but had the same bland red sauce on top. 2 trips " 1st and last". Rating -*. It's a shame nothing has improved from Wheatstack Res. that previously occupied the space, yet it may have gotten worse. Not old school just not any good. Ambiance OK.

Spectacular!!! A must!!!!! Why? The food is sensational! The service is terrific and staff friendly. The neighborhood, mom and pop, grandma's kitchen atmosphere made me want to tell everyone about it and at the same time, not too many people or it may ruin the secret. Our party of seven sat in the corner and laughed and dined and loved every minute of our evening. Let me also mention that we could hear each other talk. Going to the "popular places" has value for sure. Going to the small, secret neighborhood restaurants like this one, now that's special. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!

Always my favorite place to order from in the city! Highly recommend penne vodka with grilled chicken.

Perennially one of the best Italian restaurants in Chicago. I have ordered just about everything in the joint at least once and every meal has exceeded expectations. Their rigatoni w/ vodka sauce is a must try and it's even better when paired alongside one of their chicken dishes. Super authentic and the Service never disappoints. Can't wait to go back

Old school Italian at its finest! If you are looking for contemporary versions of the classics, this is not the place for you. Bella Norte just serves heaping portions of the classics. We started with the chopped salad, which was exactly what the menu said it was and tasted delicious. For my entree, I ordered the green noodles al forno with spinach and mushrooms. I thought it would be baked and was a bit disappointed that it wasn't. However, it was very good and the portion made three large meals. My partner ordered the veal marsala. She said it was a little sweet, but it was also very good. The tiramisu was fantastic. The service was also outstanding. We might order differently then next time we go, but there will be a next time!

I drive past this place every day to work and always wondered how their pasta was until I placed an order yesterday and I really should of kept wondering. My family and I ordered the vodka pasta, chicken parm, and pasta Fagioli and I will say that the chicken parm and the soup were respectable but it isn't enough for me to want to come back to Bella Notte. I was really craving pasta yesterday and so I was devastated when I found my pasta to be bland and overcooked. I felt like I could have made a better vodka pasta and I use boxed pasta and store bought sauce but now I know to keep my $23 to myself.

Wow where do I even begin?! The moment we walked in I knew this was about to go downhill. After being seated, no one came to our table to give us a menu or even introduce themselves. I ended up googling their menu because no one showed up for about 10 minutes. After that, a waiter asked what we'd like to drink... then a different waiter came a minute later asking what we wanted to eat... without even offering the menu. He just assumed that we figured it out.. anyway, I ordered to chicken parm ( I asked if I could change the sauce... and he said no but clearly it says that substitutions are welcome on the menu ) and my fiancé ordered the chicken Marsala. Not even 5 minutes pass and the waiter comes back and he's like "what did you order again??". Our food comes out and my Chicken parm is soggy.. I'm guessing it's from sitting in the sauce for hours and then chicken Marsala tasted like a glazed donut. After that, I asked for a to-go box for my food because I was getting uncomfortable, the waiter wouldn't look us in the eye for the remainder of the time we were there. Also none of the waiters wear masks.

Ordered from here a handful of times - always fresh and hot when picked up. My go-to is a full order of the homemade baked cavatelli. Kind of similar to a gnocchi noodle, in marinara sauce and lots of cheese. Comes with fresh baked bread too. I recommend.

Bland below average food. Service arrogant inattentive and poor. They say 18% gratuity added for parties of 6 or more. We were 4 and they added it anyway. Good thing I checked. Overpriced for the quality of food

Stopped by for lunch yesterday and had the meatball sandwich. Tasty. I'm not sure these were the best meatballs I've ever had, but they were pretty good and that sub roll was solid. The chips on the side left something to be desired, but for the price (with tax and tip, $12), I was happy with the overall size of this meal. The space inside is nice and the white tablecloth made my otherwise-pedestrian meal classy. Service was fast and the Frank Sinatra holiday music playing in the background actually worked well for me!

Bella Notte was terrible. I had been there years ago and really enjoyed it, but their food and service has really declined. Our waiter was nowhere to be found. Drinks and dinner took forever and the food was bad. You'd be better off at Olive Garden. I'll never go there again and I'm not sure how they stay open. There are so many better Italian restaurants in Chicago. Don't waste your time and money at Bella Notte.

I love the home-y, Italian vibes here. Their table olive oil is so delicious and I love their hearty Italian salad. You must order the vodka sauce.

The owner is racist. My friends and I went to dine in last summer and we vowed to never ever ever return. We were seated in the back and mind you the restaurant was empty (no surprise there) we had to ask for bread which was supposed to be complimentary. We all ordered our food which was extremely bland and unappealing to the eye. When we complained about the food and asked to exchange it, the owner took it personally and refused to change our food. When we said we weren't paying (nobody ate their food mind you) he said he was going to call the police on us. He was arguing with us for about 5 minutes. We ended up just walking out of the restaurant while the owner followed us out of the restaurant recording with his cellphone.

Vodka sauce is a must, along with the carbonara. Very authentic and amazing wait staff.

Good food, but neither the best Italian in Chi nor the best service. Apps/Sides- Steamed octopus: 4 Steamed mussels: 5 (its white wine/butter sauce paired with bread is SO addictively good) Sautee'd spinach: 4.5 Had the special- filet (melted cheese atop) with cavatelli in a delicious sauce. I didn't like that the filet had cheese on top, but it was cooked to my liking. I asked for medium-rare, and they served it more so rare (great for me, but beware for those afraid of bloody red meat). 4 The Shrimp Capellini dish is good, as is the Veal vesuvio. Lattes- 2.5 (served warm the first time, and the coffee wasn't good quality/taste. Coffee should never be served warm or cool. You are better off telling the patrons that you are out of coffee than to serve such a warm/cool drink). This was my third time here, and the service is just not great. It's been slipping, and it takes away from the charm this spot once had.

This is our company place for meetings or new hires. This is my third visit and as I mentioned before. You can't go wrong with anything you choose. This time I ordered Green noodles alforno. It was green spinach noodles with mushrooms and spinach. I ordered a half order and I still couldn't finish it. And that's only after eating one piece of bread. Each time I come I try something new. I think that's a good choice because it all good. My boss ordered the sausage and peppers for the second time and he says it's so fresh and delicious. Lunchtime valet available. And I think there is street parking.

We've been coming to this place for years and we are never disappointed! I feel it is truly the best Italian restaurant in Chicago. Their house made pasta is fabulous and they are open to customization to items on an already vast menu. They also have a super bar and wine list. Also, stellar service all around.

The host & owner is rude & biligerant to his customers. Not worth the time or money. There are so many great options for Italian in Chicago.

First visit. Sat night prime time and fairly empty. Not a good sign. Service was good. I ordered the Cavatelli and we all had a side of meatballs. Good news was the Cavatelli noodles tasted freshly made. I did opt for a different sauce and the sauce was decent, but seemed a little on the oily side. The bad news was the meatballs were really bad. Everyone at the table agreed these were among the worst experienced. Great size, but they were incredibly dry. Hopefully the dog will enjoy. The portions are enough for about 4 meals.. crazy huge. There are enough great places in town with fresh noodles so not sure we would take time out to return. Although it was convenient and within walking distance of where we were staying.

Went there the other day. My little dude got a half portion of alfredo. Good alfredo that stayed homogeneous the entire meal. Worst is when it separates so plus 1 point for that. The vodka sauce was good with the rigatoni pasta. I guzzled the Kentucky Manhattan it was good i felt fancy. Other folks at my table weren't over the moon for their food. Someone had some shrimp brocolli stuff they said it tasted like the tossed frozen broccoli on hot noodles and let them defrost because the bowl was filled with brocolli water, said it was like soup. But i liked my food and im writing this damn review. Hell yes I'd go back. Side note I'd pick a small crowd. I sat next to a tall guy and my kid, they kept refilling the water between my son and me...we sat at a table for 8 people it was round. The guy had trouble reaching the other glasses and was pretty much leaning on me like dude your belly was on my shoulder. Very uncomfortable situation but I've been on the waiters end before so i get it.

Just a taste of the creamy Garlic salad dressing and I'm in Italy! So homemade and then the soup, Pasta Fagioli had little bits o meat, beans and the usual small pasta and was dynamite! Truth the fella at the host stand told me it's made with chicken stock, so FYI. It's all homemade here and I like what I've had so far. Basically appetizers to accompany the fresh pesto I made tonight at home. Carry out is worth making a complete Italian meal at home.

Awful. One of the worst meals I've had in Chicago, certainly the worst Italian. Started with a rude host at the desk. Large menu of traditional southern Italian dishes. Huge portions of barely edible food. Bread basket was nothing special, but best part of the meal. Decent Chianti bottle at $34. It was down hill from there. We shared worst Caprese salad I've ever had. Tasteless tomatoes, onion slice, mediocre mozzarella and olive oil. Pasta dishes are smothered in pasty tomato sauce. Mushy pasta. One dish was rubbery extra spicy pieces of meat labeled prosciutto. The other dish was ground sausage I couldn't wait to stop eating. Restaurant was half empty on Saturday night but atmosphere was fine. Service not helpful. Heavy stomach afterwards.

Love this spot. It's my go to neighborhood place. The portions are huge the price is right and the owner is super nice. Great for a date a or a night with the girls !!

this place has no customer service or personality for a restaurant. the antipasto tray was made up with old salami and other meats which may have been premade but not used for awhile. the waiter appeared to be board and not enjoying his job. I will nit return to this restaurant. do nit know how they stay in business

First time eating at BN. It was fine. None of the employees wore masks. Made me a little uncomfortable. Food was good; service was fine. Probably will explore other restaurants in the area.

I'm writing this since I'm really surprised to see some of these negative reviews. I've been dining at Bella Notte since 2002/2003 back when it was in its original location on Grand. We haven't dined in here for at least a year due to Covid; however, we have ordered for delivery several times. The food always arrived on time and very hot. The portions are always extremely generous and the bread and other extras are always a nice bonus. If you're looking for classic, American Italian food this is it. Many of my favorite Italian restaurants in the Little Italy neighborhood are no longer open, so I'm happy to see that this restaurant is still around.

I loved this place 20 years ago so I was very excited to see they had recently re-opened. My whole family was pretty disappointed. Loud, thundering room, lacking ambiance. No music. Terrible service - we waited about half an hour for menus. The cocktails were bad - hole-in-the wall bar quality, not $$$$ restaurant quality. The pastas were nothing special and lacking flavor, the chicken parm was soggy, also tasteless, the tomato sauce was watery, vegetables overcooked - it actually reminded me of the food we used to serve in a retirement home I used to work at - overcooked and under seasoned. Safe. Boring. Maybe even worse than that. Cafeteria food, maybe. I cannot believe they think their menu commands the prices they're asking for.

Amazing food, great location, especially before an event at united center. Best tiramisu in the city.

Should've looked at the reviews before dining. The food was okay. I ordered the pasta primavera and it was the soggiest thing ever-- and super garlicky. My boyfriend and I could not finish it. The layout of the restaurant and vibe was very off. It could be a little more welcoming. It was fine overall.

Some of the best, most authentic Italian food I've had in Chicago! Absolutely love and the service is top notch! Highly recommend!!

Great cozy spot for a traditional Italian dinner. Often in the summer they have the front windows open and it's a great atmosphere. The portion sizes are HUGE! We love this neighborhood spot.

Sooo Romantic!!! I am a big fan of Frank Sinatra and they played it while I ate my amazing dinner!! I'm a huge fan so it's a big deal! Me and Frankie gooo way back into time!!! Lol but really tho great dinner with my future hubby!!! Happy Eid to him. Inside was so clean, our waiter was very profesional Zenaido. Food was amazing and fresh, a very classic Italian cuisine.

Ramon & Victor carry on the storied & award-winning tradition of the Aguirre family of culinary wizards. Bella Notte is my favorite spot in the windy city. Just a short drive or stroll to/from Michigan Ave, you can enjoy 5star dining with a wide selection of traditional & specialty Italian dishes including my favorite here - Chicken Vesuvio!! Bon appétit!! GO BEARS!

My sister and I recently dined at Bella Notte and were so pleased with our experience. This is my uncle's favorite restaurant in Chicago due to its authenticity. I have to agree that this place is one of the best Italian restaurants I have visited. It is true authentic Italian food owned by a family. The atmosphere is quite cozy and inviting. There is a nice bar and about 20 white cloth tables. It is a smaller restaurant, which I love! The service was fabulous. They truly care about their restaurant and offered us recommendations on the wine and entrees. They serve nightly specials, as well. I started out with the tomato mozzarella salad and my sister had a cup of the minestrone. This was the best tomato mozzarella salad! It was topped with basil and roasted red peppers (I also added bleu cheese). It had amazing flavor and was just so fresh! My sister loved her soup. For dinner, we split the 1/2 order of shrimp fra diavolo and veal marsala. The 1/2 of the pasta is more than plenty! Both entrees were fabulous. The shrimp diavolo had the perfect amount of spiciness. The veal was so tender and had a wonderful mushroom flavor. It was served with a side of penne marinara that we ended up taking home! I also cannot forget the bread. The bread was freshly baked and served with a basil olive oil dipping sauce. I could have eaten an entire loaf. All in all, Bella Notte is a wonderful restaurant in Noble Square. It is quality homemade Italian. I cannot wait to return!

We ordered delivery for our family Easter Dinner & was absolutely amazed & excited with the food as well as the portions! Our family wanted to thank you all & wish you all the best during these times!

I was a little apprehensive after spending too much time reading other reviews, but this was delicious. Husband got the veal Parm - incredible. And I got the veal chop oreganato and it was freaking yummy. Like we were fighting over the bone to nibble the last bits. And idk about the other reviews about the service because the owner and everyone there was super attentive and friendly and wonderful. Will definitely be back!

We didn't make any reservations but we stopped by since we've been here before. The place has plenty of paintings from Italy and reminded me of the last trip I made there. The man at the entrance walked us over to our table and our server came right away to give us the specials of the day. We got some drinks and they were great, not too much or too little alcohol. And as for the food, it was good and plenty for more than one person per plate. Later on when it started to get dark outside, the candles on the rabble were lit. Our server was bilingual since he spoke English and Spanish. The place can host small to large groups, I saw a table being set up for a party of 13. Try the drinks and share the plates.

Very disappointed! We came for dinner before a comedy show. The staff at the restaurant was very rude and were not interested in accommodating our party. After 45 minutes of no service after being seated, our party decided to leave. We did try to talk to the maitre D, but he was very combative. On our way out people were complaining about the quality of food and service. As we all know in Chicago, absolutely no place to park! Should have gone to Salernos instead, great food, great service and great people always at Salernos! We thought we would try a new place, boy were we wrong!

Love the old school vibe of this restaurant on the inside. Delicious food and excellent service. Definitely coming back here.

One of my favorite italian places in the city! Prices are reasonable and portions are huge! I usually go with the veal picante or the chicken marsala as my entree with the chopped salad to start and the cottage fries on the side. You can also substitute the side of pasta for broccoli if you prefer. Also, their bread is amazing- specifically the focaccia The restaurant is fairly easy to get into unless there is a blackhawks or bulls game- then it is a bit more crowded. They also deliver and it is just as good as eating it there.

Great neighborhood spot with all the Italian specialities one could ask for. Must try the grilled octopus. The antipasto tray will feed a small army. Service and hospitality are unsurpassed.

The extra star above accounts for the fact that the server was competent, the atmosphere was fine, and my partner's dish seemed to be OK. However, I can't possibly give any more, because this was hands down the worst plate of food I have had in Chicago. The frutti di mare was a nightmare. I found a total of TWO thumbnail sized shrimp in the entire dish and what I *think* was a shred or two of toothpick sized octopus tentacle. There was no fish to be found. The two mussels and clams were shriveled little sacks of disappointment. HOWEVER, they sure made up for it with the endless rubbery rings of frozen calamari. This is not an exaggeration: my estimate is that there were no less than forty pieces of low-grade squid in this half sized portion. Maybe they got a nice deal at Costco? The bed of flavorless, watery pasta would be at home in an tin can, and the sauce was so bland and thin that it would make the Pope swear off Catholicism. You know how a good meal can linger on in your memory all night, for weeks, or even for years? This abomination is going to haunt me. Every time I close my eyes, I see that gross pile of milky white sea-flesh circles staring back at me. I don't know what happened here. Friends love the place, and reviews are generally favorable. All I can say for sure is that you scarred me, Bella Notte. I won't be back, and I may never eat squid again. ***EDITED TO ADD*** Looking through the reviews, I see that I am not the only one to have had a problem with that dish. DO NOT ORDER THIS ITEM.

We got off to a good start with appetizers grilled octopus and baked clams delicious! We ordered the grouper which was the special of the day with potato wedges and peas cooked vesuvio style. That's when it went all downhill. The grouper was very bland and dry, lacking seasoning, the peas were good but the potatoes were dry and very hard they were not freshly cooked. We informed the waiter and he got the manager for us we addressed our concerns to the manager and he was unapologetic and did not acknowledge our dissatisfaction with the quality of food. He continue to state that their food is made fresh and did not show any interest in what we had to say. The manager was unprofessional and uncaring. We went to this restaurant because it was close to the event we were attending after dinner. Our bill was $160 for two people, a we are not concerned about cost, we want quality. This establishment left a bad taste in my mouth. I will never go back. DO NOT GO TO THIS ESTABLISHMENT.

I agree with one of the reviews about the positive reviews being suspicious. I know my review is long but please read... I also don't know how they are in business. I went with my son on New Years Eve. The server saw a mother and son and completely stereotyped me as a two top, cheap and quick table not realizing that I used to be a server and my husband is in the industry. At the time I did not complain to a manager because it was NYE and I was out with my son. This is a list of my complaints coming from someone who understands the industry and knows what good to great service looks like. This was neither good nor great, it was awful. Server kept us waiting Came over and said are you ready to order before introducing himself, getting drink order, and giving us the specials. I had to ask for the specials While in the middle of him speaking about specials he walks away from the table mid sentence without saying excuse me or anything. He did this a couple times. Martini finished and didn't come back to ask if I wanted another drink. I had to chase him down for the wine menu. Son's kiddie cocktail was empty and didn't ask if he would like something else. Never returned for wine order Food arrives and I have to chase him down to order wine Doesn't come to ask how our food is until we are finished. Comes to table with check presenter and asks if there is anything else we wanted I then say we would like dessert to go, he is annoyed but gives me the options quickly and returns with dessert and reprinted check presenter. Not to mention the food isn't great for that much ridiculousness. The grouper was dry. The Fettuccine Alfredo was A Lot of sauce and not many noodles. Even though from start to finish the dinner was ridiculous I still gave him a 20% tip because I used to be in the business and can't tip less but he was deserving of nothing. Will not return.

Very mediocre food. Ordered the meatball sub and was disappointed that the meatballs were dry and there was no cheese on the sub. Who doesn't melt cheese on a meatball sub? The baked cavetelli tasted like flour and the sauce was very salty. Portions are big though but I won't be back.

I thought I'd try this place because I was close and it has pretty good reviews. Some of these reviews, I can now see, are pretty suspicious. One claims, "just a taste of the creamy Garlic salad dressing and I'm in Italy." Would creamy garlic dressing be in anyone's top 1000 things that make you think of Italy? Maybe your mom's house, but Italy? Another, "Just a short drive or stroll to/from Michigan avenue...." At the corner of Grand and Ogden, short compared to what? It's difficult for me to believe these are authentic reviews. Anyhow... The place was totally empty, so I should've known better than to go inside, but it was a Tuesday night so I chanced it. Big mistake. I'm astonished this place is in business. I eat out at an Italian restaurant probably once a week, but almost always on the South Side, usually in Heart of Chicago or Bridgeport. Bella Notte is without question the worst Italian food, and some of the worst food period, I have had in the city of Chicago. Not to be outdone, the service here is equally terrible! The salad was soaked in vinegar, to the point that it was difficult to eat because I kept coughing from the acidity; the overcooked meatballs were dense, bitter, and acrid; the pasta sauces were tasteless, except for being loaded with salt; worst of all, the waiter could have cared less if we were there or not. If you want Italian and you're in the Grand Ave West town area, head down the street to Mart Anthony's, or Bari for a sandwich, both of which are very good. Leave this place alone!