GREAT
DESCRIPTION: This place is awesome.Some of the best food I have ever eaten.It has a great homelike quality and makes you want to stay just for the atmosphere.The food is dynamite and will make you come back for more.
DATE: 2005-06-28
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Cannoli,Lasagna,Baked Ziti,Chicken cacciatore

Just like I remember
DESCRIPTION: I really missed Yat's. When I heard the former manager of Yat's was opening this place, I made a pilgrimage to it. I went on a hospital day pass when I was recovering from surgery. It did me good. The menu changes all the time, but the staff will take down your number can call you when your favorite sauce is back on the menu. But you better hurry up, because they can dissapear fast! The one on South Broad is almost indistinguishable from the old Yat's.
DATE: 2005-06-30
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Pasta Jambalaya

MMMM
DESCRIPTION: This food is not Yats. Small portions and too much money. This place lacks style and charisma. There is another place in town thats better. Don't waste your time here.
DATE: 2005-10-22
FOODRATING : 2
SERVICERATING : 4
AMBIANCERATING : 4
OVERALLRATING : 4
RECOMMENDED DISHES : None

Great authentic Italian
DESCRIPTION: Every day, they made the pasta from fresh ingredients. No cans, no nothing. And you can taste the difference. The pasta tastes just like it did in that little Roman cafe. The seafood is fantastic. The chocolate cake is the best I've ever had. I am very picky with my Italian food because my mother's father was Italian and a great cook, but this place has never disappointed me.
DATE: 2002-10-17
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Lasagna, Seafood Diavolo, Chocolate cake.

DISAPPOINTED............
DESCRIPTION: We recently moved to Lexington, we have eaten at your restaurant many times and taken several visiting guests. Last night we stopped for dinner and (for whatever reason) were very disappointed. Not only was the food not up to what we usually experience but our waitress was less than "good". She never returned with fresh water, did not clear used dishes and when served our spaghetti and meatballs the large spoon in the spag. was covered with caked-on cheese from previous use. And one fork had twisted tines...just a series of (unpleasant) events. We never feel your restaurant is "ordinary" but last night we did....will have to think twice before returning for awhile, perhaps last night there was a problem? Thank you.
DATE: 2003-03-20
SERVICERATING : 4
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 4

Always a Winner
DESCRIPTION: I have been dining at Bella Notte for some time now. I can't say that every single dinner I've had there has been sheer perfection, but more times than not, it's a great place to eat. This place is definitely a favorite of mine as well as family and friends. I'm so impressed that they started serving all wines by the glass...a rarity in Lexington, KY. Love Bella Notte!
DATE: 2003-06-25
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Salmon Salad, anything with Aioli sauce, any of the pizzas!

Used to be good
DESCRIPTION: I have been dining at Bella Notte for years. I don't know if they've been through management change or what, but I have been sorely disappointed these past few months. Things have changed, and the excessively happy and accommodating staff have nearly all dried up. Is it that they seem more corporate and generic? I don't know--six months ago they were on a roll--great wine list, service excellence, and the management seemed to really care. I don't know what happened, but it's not the same.
DATE: 2003-08-19
FOODRATING : 6
SERVICERATING : 4
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 4
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Anything from the seasonal menu.

Great food!
DESCRIPTION: I always love eating at Bella's. In fact, I had my rehearsal dinner there. The ambiance is fantastic, the food is always delicious and the service is almost always top-notch. My only complaint is that it is too popular... Friday night always, always crowded.
DATE: 2004-05-13
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Penne w/ Arribiata sauce, Pork Chops, the Belle Sundae

Consistently great good and service
DESCRIPTION: My husband and I have been eating here since they first opened and it's a favorite of ours. The service is always excellent and friendly. The food is always fresh, hot and delicious -- and they use lots of fresh herbs. They have a big menu with a lot of choices, and they are always adding new things. They're always striving to be even better. The atmosphere is also very nice. You get a lot of food for your money; we are never able to eat it all. The hot fresh bread is great too! They just changed the menu and have added aged beef and some other nice grilled items. The sea bass is AWESOME! They know how to cook fish, unlike most places in Lexington. It's flown in fresh and is hot and juicy -- not dried out like fish often is in restaurants. Their Caesar salad is excellent. I just wish they hadn't changed the tiramisu! But we told them our thoughts on that, and they were most interested in our feedback. Highly recommend.
DATE: 2004-07-22
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Sea bass; grilled chicken Caesar salad; penne with vodka cream sauce; liguini and shrimp in white wine sauce

Awesome Food
DESCRIPTION: I believe the best I have ever eaten. I have grown addicted and If i go more than a week with a dine at Bella Notte I am in a state of major withdraw. No drugs for me Bella Is all I need.
DATE: 2004-07-28
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : All

MY ALL-TIME FAVORITE RESTAURANT
DESCRIPTION: I absolutely love everything about Bella Notte. As soon as you walk in, the aroma of all the fresh-cooked food fills your senses. The servers are (most of the time) excellent. I will not say perfect, because I've never known a restaurant to have perfect servers. But, the food and the decorations are great. Best place ever!
DATE: 2005-09-03
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Chicken Parmesan

Chicago NEEDS Bella Notte!
DESCRIPTION: I went to grad school in Lexington (Go Cats!) and fell in love with Bella Notte. Their atmosphere was very different. The main dining room has the appearance of being outside. You can see the kitchen and the brick ovens from main dining area. I have never had bad service there, but I'm a very sociable person that ends up talking to EVERYONE! Food is fantastic. I have never had bread and herbs that have tasted as good in the Chicago area. Chicago could use a restaurant like this. We have tons of fantastic Italian restaurants in the City. The suburbs could use Bella Notte. Bella Notte will also 'custom make' some dishes. I have had them make Pesto with brocoli and chicken (very nice como). Not many restaurants have Pesto - not sure why because it's an easy, amazing dish! When I go to Kentucky for the Derby, Bella Notte is one of our stops. I always buy a bottle of their Olive Oil. Makes me remember all times I ate there with my grad student friends...However, it is busy - probably because it is SO GOOD!
DATE: 2005-12-04
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Pesto, Tiramisu, any of their salads

My Favorite Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: I first went to Bella Notte's with a friend for lunch. After that, I was hooked. I live 60 +/- miles away, but that doesn't stop me from dining at the awesome Bella Notte. My husband and I have tried other Italian places in Lexington, but nothing has compared to the fantastic service or excellent food of Bella Notte. My husband and I have taken several friends and family members to dine at the restaurant and everyone has fell in love. My uncle actually took his now wife there to propose to her at the fireplace. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for great Italian food.
DATE: 2006-02-14
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Chicken Fettucine Alfredo with Asiago Cheese

What deal
DESCRIPTION: Their pizzas are quite a deal, and tasty too. I drive a cab. One of my customers gave me $20 to pick him up a pizza. I went to Eureka and bought him one, and got myself two for free. Naturally I was a regular customer, so I knew I was getting hiom quality. But without him knowing how reasonable the pizzas were (three for the price of one), he raved and raved about it the entire ride home - 20 miles. The staff is friendly and recognize their regular walk in customers. If you do not want to get the deal, they deliver, but it is only buy one get ONE free. Still a deal.
DATE: 2005-06-30
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Pesto White sauce!

Heya, Datza mighty gooda pizza!
DESCRIPTION: Seriously good pie, seriously rockin subs, gnarly lasagna, radical apps and pops, dude. Just groovy too the max, from the sticky, homey yummy floor to the swirly, dreamy, crazy-wazy celin's man!!!!
DATE: 2004-07-21
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Filppy's Taco Pizza Bombastic Shake