Bella

Bella Trattoria is a fairly new Italian Restaurant located in the heart of Downtown Frederick. Bella is a hidden gem. This establishment has great decor and ambiance. I love the outdoor seating on the back patio. The service was great, the food was pretty good and the beer selection was not bad. The managers and service staff really try their best to make sure you have a great experience.

The place looks great since they took it over. The entire staff was wonderful, especially our waitress Xan. But......we were a table of 5, and we all agreed that the food was average. Average taste, portion, etc. Nothing wrong with that. We eat out so often that the "experience" is just as important as the food. I'm looking forward to my next visit.

A delicious little SNUG, with a window on Old Town Frederick. The food is fresh, local and infused with love. All the pastries are delivered from the kitchen by the baker!!! Traditional favorites mingle with contemporary specialties. The wine and beer list is refreshingly diverse and reasonably priced. Our server Nicole was attentive, personable, helpful and....absent when appropriate. (So appreciated while we caught up) She evaluated our need to chat and only intervened when our glasses required replenishment, or we were in emergent need of DESSERT!! CHEESECAKE WITH CHERRY CARAMEL!!! WHAT?!?!??!?!!? Dont hesitate, make the call, get your table...and enjoy the dining experience and the atmosphere to chat...for as long as you like! Thanks Bella!!!

It took forever to get our drink orders. It took forever to get our drinks from the bar. His excuse was we only have one bartender. Awful experience because of service. He was lucky to have the help of a gentlemen who brought our food. Otherwise we would have waited forever. The bill was not cheap and tipped well. We hope he can do better next time to someone else. The food was okay. The best part of the meal was the grilled octopus. This was our second visit at Bella. Our 1st experience was great that we decided to come back.

Food is amazingly fresh and made when you order it. Our waitress explained most ingredients are local, what they can't get local they buy from the best suppliers. We ordered apps, specialty cocktails, entrees, and dessert and it was all to die for. Restaurant is very clean, service was great as well.