La Bella

This restaurant did an amazing job yesterday for our brother's wake. The staff were excellent and attentive while we were there. The food was excellent and there was so much to eat for us that we couldn't eat it all. The menu has so much to choose from so there is something for everyone. I would consider them first for any party or get together. I will definitely stop here next time I am in town.

If you’re looking for a great restaurant to enjoy a delicious dinner, this is the place to go! Amazing food, incredibly friendly and helpful staff and owners. By far the best gluten free dining options of any restaurant I’ve visited in Erie. The pricing is great, there is a beautifully eclectic atmosphere and makes for a relaxing and enjoyable dining experience. Owner made sure we enjoyed our food and they went above and beyond to give us the best dining experience possible in every aspect. I cannot highlight the best part of this place because every bit of the experience was wonderful! Worth every penny spent and absolutely worth the visit, will definitely be returning myself!

I really wanted to love this place. Upon walking in it was …..weird. Random decor everywhere with no cohesiveness. There was a dog walking around and barking. I know that that’s not up to health code. We weren’t brought water til 20 minutes after we ordered upon which the waitress also complained to us about the customer next to us. Weird. We got there at 5:15, ordered at 5:20 or so and got our food after 630. It was us and one other table. In the meantime we were brought salad w homemade dressing which consisted mostly of Mayo. Gross. We were brought bread, sliced, white, microwaved bread. What? The owner was walking around and no one acknowledged that our food was taking forever. The cook came strolling out to grab stuff from the cooler which was behind the bar. The whole set up was weird. The back room where they apparently hold parties was packed with stuff and just a mess. That’s where the server and owner were sitting and chatting 45 minutes after we ordered. When the food did come the maple glaze on the salmon clearly needed to be reduced. Idk if it was lack of technique or time or both but it was all over the plate like water. Mashed potatoes were not fresh. They were dry and bland. The steak risotto has steak in it, somewhere, but not cooked to the temp we asked, and it was hidden. So why bother asking how we want it cooked? Overall I could’ve cooked a better meal at home. The paint was severely peeling, the place was a mess, service was completely lackluster and the food was mediocre at best. Don’t waste your time trying to find a nice experience here. I’m thinking since it’s BYOB people are tipsy and happy by the time the food comes so it seems better than it is. Never one apology about wait time from anyone. We will not be back and plan on discouraging others from trying it either.

What a pleasurable experience! Harry outdoes himself! The quality of the food is outstanding, from appetizer to dessert, with so many interesting options, from Italian to traditional American fare but with an upbeat twist. Our server, Heather, was a delight…personable, knowledgeable, made our experience even more special. The ambience is fun, a little SoHo, a real gem for Erie!