1640 Broad St
Bloomfield
973.365.8087
Bella Napoli
Friday, April 8, 2005
Comments (10)
We had a graduations party there for my son, they over billed the tip by almost $50 and when I told them of the mistake, they almost acted like it was my fault. They intentionally do this, as they knew exactly what they were doing, was not an unintentional mistake, avoid this place, it will eventually go out of business for their dishonesty and food is not as good as it once was.
Posted by
FreeIsForMe |
July 5, 2005 8:35 PM
We finally made it to Bella Napoli. We missed it at the other location, partly because the lines were always too long to get in. We have been twice and both times I ordered the fettucini alfredo. It was so good the first time that I had to have it the second time to taste it again. OK, so that does not help with writing a restaurant comment, so I will just say that the pasta was fresh homemade, which melts in your mouth and although it is very, very rich they give you just the right sized portion so you don't over do it. My husband had chicken parmagiana and it was fine, nothing terribly special.
Needless to say, no room for dessert. Yet.
Posted by
Suzanne |
September 4, 2005 11:13 PM
May the place burn down with the owners in it. I had my son's Communion there. We were their very first party since they moved. They were short staffed until one hour into the party. Half the pasta was cold & bland. I had 35 children and adults 5 infants on formula (not eating or drinking at the party). When it came to paying the bill Eileen the owner gave me a head count of 43. I said where do get a head count of 43???????? She said well there’s the 5 infants, I said they to young to eat solid food, and she said well the used the facilities, I said all they did is breath. And then I ask about the 3 extra adults and she said that was her head count. I told her she should sue her teachers. So after 45 minutes I gave in and paid the bill. So if you want to do a party in the area go to Bloomfield steak & seafood their real nice people.
Posted by
Paul |
October 14, 2005 3:11 PM
Has anyone else noticed that something terrible has happened to Bella Napoli? I've happily eaten there for years. But when we ate there this week, only the salad was the same as it always has been. Bread, pasta, sauces, meat - none of them tasted anything like the same items we had last month. ???
Posted by
m.a. |
December 9, 2006 9:32 PM
We've been eating there for years. We love the new place only because we became very tired of waiting in a small narrow hallway in the old place.
There have been some changes in the quality of the food. Still very good. Shrimp fra diablo is excellent over linguine.
One note- they have changed to mandatory valet parking. This totally unnecessary and annoying, especially after the attendant stols all the coins in my console last time we were there. Valet parking should be optional.
Posted by
Dave |
January 16, 2007 9:09 AM
In general I'm very happy with Bella Napoli. The help is OK and the food is very good.
However, I think the new valet-only policy is both distasteful and ridiculous, given the small size of their parking lot.
Fortunately, there's free street parking.
Posted by
Erika |
January 20, 2007 7:24 PM
We were just there recently - now under new ownership. People who have been in the restuarant business for over 30 years. Staff was very nice, exceptional traditional Italian food. Sorry to hear of the former owners - now wonder why the place went under.
Posted by
Cindy |
February 16, 2007 12:19 PM
Though the price is reasonable and the service is wonderful, competition is inevitable in Baristaville and its vicinity, I would say... My friends love this place, but I prefer Corso 98 (much more expensive, but).
Posted by
ricochan |
June 27, 2008 2:08 PM
great underdog for a girls night out location...bar is nice and the staff is always down to earth a little wacky yes but down to earth none the less
Posted by
pjt |
June 29, 2008 7:13 AM
Weather
Movies
TV
Gmail
NJ Transit
DeCamp
People Search
Google Maps
Dictionary
Google News
Homeland Security
Essex County News
High School Sports
Movies
TV
Gmail
NJ Transit
DeCamp
People Search
Google Maps
Dictionary
Google News
Homeland Security
Essex County News
High School Sports
» RESTAURANT SEARCH BY NAME
MONTCLAIR
MONTCLAIR
Alan@594
Amazon Cafe
Aozora Japanese Restaurant
Aqua Blue Cafe
Bistro 18
Blu
Bluestone Coffee Company
Bonjour Montclair Creperie
The Bread Company
Cafe Eclectic
Cafe Sultan
Charlie Brown's Steakhouse
Cheese Shop of Upper Montclair
China Royal
Church Street Kitchen
Cianci
Corso 98
/ Cucina 98
Cozy End
Crockett's Fish Fry
Crown Fried Chicken
CulinAriane
Cuban Pete's
Dai-Kichi Japanese Restaurant
Daruma
Depot Square
Diva Lounge
Egan's
Energy Bar
Enzo Pizzeria & Restaurant
Epernay
Extraordinaire Jamaican Cuisine
Falafel Hut
Fascino
FAWA
Gags Caribbean American Restaurant
Gencarelli's
Gigi's Bay Street Cafe
Gina's Panificio
Greek Delight
Greek Taverna
Hunan House
Il Forno
Indigo Smoke
Jackie's Grillette
Jefferson Cafe & Food Market
Joe Bartoni's Italian Market
Joey Thai
Just Jake's
La Couronne Restaurant
Lalezar
Leone's
Little Saigon
Long Hing Restaurant
Maaida Cafe
Madear's Southern Cuisine
Mango's Reggae Cafe
Marrakech
Marzullo Brothers Restaurant & Cafe
Mediterranea
Mesob Restaurant
Mexicali Rose
Montclair Char-Broil Restaurant
Mr Dino's Pizzeria & Restaurant
Natraj Palace Restaurant
Nauna's Bella Casa
Next Door
Nouveau Sushi
Nori
Number One Chinese
Office Beer Bar & Grill
One 15 Cafe
Orbis Bistro
Osteria Giotto
Palazzo Restaurant
Passionne
Peking Restaurant
The Pie Shop
Popeye's
Quiznos Subs
Raymond's
Ray's Luncheonette
Richie Cecere Restaurant
Roberto's Pizza Restaurant
Royal India Inc.
Ruthie's BBQ
Sandy's St. Louis Style BBQ
Satish Palace Indian Restaurant
Sesame
Sistha Sistha Cafe
Smokey's American BBQ
South Park Bar & Grill
Spice II
Starbucks Coffee
Starbucks Coffee
Stockpot Inc
Subway Sandwiches
Sushi Hana Japanese Restaurant
Sweet Potato and Pecan
Taj Palace
Table 8
TARO Restaurant
Thai Chef
Tia's Food of Love
Tierney's Tavern
Tina's Pizza
Tinga Taqueria
Toast
Toro Sushi Bar
Trattoria Rustica
Trumpets Jazz Club & Restaurant
T.S. Ma
Tuptim Thai Cuisine
Udupi Village LLC
Uptown
Veggie Heaven
Villa Victoria Pizzeria
Watchung Chinese Restaurant
The Wood Pit
Yoshi Japanese Restaurant
GLEN RIDGE
Fitzgerald's Tavern
Just Sandwiches
BLOOMFIELD
Aki
Amici Pizzeria & Restaurant
Angelo's Restaurant & Pizzeria
Aroma Palace
Bella Napoli
Benito's Pizzeria
Blimpie Base
Bloomfield Steak & Seafood
Bohemia
Broad Street Cafe
Brookside Thai Restaurant
Calabrese Pizzeria and Restaurant
Casa Turano Pizzeria & Restaurant
Cheng's Garden
Chicken and Rib King
China Taste
Chinese Restaurant Imperial 46
Cosimo's Trattoria
Cousins Pizza & Restaurant
Cozy Deli
Crown Fried Chicken
Dev's Jamaician Cuisine
East West Chinese & Filipino
Empire Chinese Restaurant
Family Buffet King
Family Garden
Female's A Taste of Soulful
Firehouse Pizza
Frank's Pizza & Restaurant
Friendly's Ice Cream Shop
Giuliano's Luncheonette
Glenwood Diner
Golden Harvest
Golden River
Great China
Grill Master
Havana Sandwich Cafe
Holsten's Brookdale Confections
In Tempo Restaurant
International House of Pancakes
International House of Pancakes
Italia Pizza
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Kira Kira
Latin Cafe
Lucky Star Chinese Restaurant
Mamma MIA Pizza
Man Hing Chinese Restaurant
McDonald's Restaurant
McDonald's Restaurant
Michi Japanese Restaurant
Moon Palace
Mr Dino's Pizza Restaurant
Napoli's Pizzeria
Nevada Diner
New China Restaurant
New Jin Lin Chinese Restaurant
New Seven Hills Restaurant
Pandan Asian Cuisine
Parkside Pizzeria & Restaurant
Pat Thai Restaurant
Pepe's Pizzeria & Grill
PHO Thanh Tunt Restaurant
Pit Stop
Plaza Diner
Prana
Royal India Inc
Savory Cafe
Sakinah's Halaal Restaurant
Scores Sports Cafe
Senorita's
Shiki Wok
Spice Cuisine
Stamna Greek Taverna
State Street Grill
Subway Sandwiches
Tao YUEN Chuen
Tartuffo
Tia Maria
Tony's Hot Hot Hotdogs Toscana
Victor's Place
Victorio's Restaurant
Vinnie's Pizzeria & Rest
Zungoli's Trattoria & Cafe
OUTER BARISTAVILLE
At the Market
Caldwell Seafood Market
Farm2Bistro
The Fine Grind
Highlawn Pavilion
Hunan Cottage
il Vecchio Cafe
The Petite Cafe
Ploi Thai
Rutt's Hut
Star Tavern
South City Prime
Sweet Basil
Amazon Cafe
Aozora Japanese Restaurant
Aqua Blue Cafe
Bistro 18
Blu
Bluestone Coffee Company
Bonjour Montclair Creperie
The Bread Company
Cafe Eclectic
Cafe Sultan
Charlie Brown's Steakhouse
Cheese Shop of Upper Montclair
China Royal
Church Street Kitchen
Cianci
Corso 98
/ Cucina 98
Cozy End
Crockett's Fish Fry
Crown Fried Chicken
CulinAriane
Cuban Pete's
Dai-Kichi Japanese Restaurant
Daruma
Depot Square
Diva Lounge
Egan's
Energy Bar
Enzo Pizzeria & Restaurant
Epernay
Extraordinaire Jamaican Cuisine
Falafel Hut
Fascino
FAWA
Gags Caribbean American Restaurant
Gencarelli's
Gigi's Bay Street Cafe
Gina's Panificio
Greek Delight
Greek Taverna
Hunan House
Il Forno
Indigo Smoke
Jackie's Grillette
Jefferson Cafe & Food Market
Joe Bartoni's Italian Market
Joey Thai
Just Jake's
La Couronne Restaurant
Lalezar
Leone's
Little Saigon
Long Hing Restaurant
Maaida Cafe
Madear's Southern Cuisine
Mango's Reggae Cafe
Marrakech
Marzullo Brothers Restaurant & Cafe
Mediterranea
Mesob Restaurant
Mexicali Rose
Montclair Char-Broil Restaurant
Mr Dino's Pizzeria & Restaurant
Natraj Palace Restaurant
Nauna's Bella Casa
Next Door
Nouveau Sushi
Nori
Number One Chinese
Office Beer Bar & Grill
One 15 Cafe
Orbis Bistro
Osteria Giotto
Palazzo Restaurant
Passionne
Peking Restaurant
The Pie Shop
Popeye's
Quiznos Subs
Raymond's
Ray's Luncheonette
Richie Cecere Restaurant
Roberto's Pizza Restaurant
Royal India Inc.
Ruthie's BBQ
Sandy's St. Louis Style BBQ
Satish Palace Indian Restaurant
Sesame
Sistha Sistha Cafe
Smokey's American BBQ
South Park Bar & Grill
Spice II
Starbucks Coffee
Starbucks Coffee
Stockpot Inc
Subway Sandwiches
Sushi Hana Japanese Restaurant
Sweet Potato and Pecan
Taj Palace
Table 8
TARO Restaurant
Thai Chef
Tia's Food of Love
Tierney's Tavern
Tina's Pizza
Tinga Taqueria
Toast
Toro Sushi Bar
Trattoria Rustica
Trumpets Jazz Club & Restaurant
T.S. Ma
Tuptim Thai Cuisine
Udupi Village LLC
Uptown
Veggie Heaven
Villa Victoria Pizzeria
Watchung Chinese Restaurant
The Wood Pit
Yoshi Japanese Restaurant
GLEN RIDGE
Fitzgerald's Tavern
Just Sandwiches
BLOOMFIELD
Aki
Amici Pizzeria & Restaurant
Angelo's Restaurant & Pizzeria
Aroma Palace
Bella Napoli
Benito's Pizzeria
Blimpie Base
Bloomfield Steak & Seafood
Bohemia
Broad Street Cafe
Brookside Thai Restaurant
Calabrese Pizzeria and Restaurant
Casa Turano Pizzeria & Restaurant
Cheng's Garden
Chicken and Rib King
China Taste
Chinese Restaurant Imperial 46
Cosimo's Trattoria
Cousins Pizza & Restaurant
Cozy Deli
Crown Fried Chicken
Dev's Jamaician Cuisine
East West Chinese & Filipino
Empire Chinese Restaurant
Family Buffet King
Family Garden
Female's A Taste of Soulful
Firehouse Pizza
Frank's Pizza & Restaurant
Friendly's Ice Cream Shop
Giuliano's Luncheonette
Glenwood Diner
Golden Harvest
Golden River
Great China
Grill Master
Havana Sandwich Cafe
Holsten's Brookdale Confections
In Tempo Restaurant
International House of Pancakes
International House of Pancakes
Italia Pizza
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Kira Kira
Latin Cafe
Lucky Star Chinese Restaurant
Mamma MIA Pizza
Man Hing Chinese Restaurant
McDonald's Restaurant
McDonald's Restaurant
Michi Japanese Restaurant
Moon Palace
Mr Dino's Pizza Restaurant
Napoli's Pizzeria
Nevada Diner
New China Restaurant
New Jin Lin Chinese Restaurant
New Seven Hills Restaurant
Pandan Asian Cuisine
Parkside Pizzeria & Restaurant
Pat Thai Restaurant
Pepe's Pizzeria & Grill
PHO Thanh Tunt Restaurant
Pit Stop
Plaza Diner
Prana
Royal India Inc
Savory Cafe
Sakinah's Halaal Restaurant
Scores Sports Cafe
Senorita's
Shiki Wok
Spice Cuisine
Stamna Greek Taverna
State Street Grill
Subway Sandwiches
Tao YUEN Chuen
Tartuffo
Tia Maria
Tony's Hot Hot Hotdogs Toscana
Victor's Place
Victorio's Restaurant
Vinnie's Pizzeria & Rest
Zungoli's Trattoria & Cafe
OUTER BARISTAVILLE
At the Market
Caldwell Seafood Market
Farm2Bistro
The Fine Grind
Highlawn Pavilion
Hunan Cottage
il Vecchio Cafe
The Petite Cafe
Ploi Thai
Rutt's Hut
Star Tavern
South City Prime
Sweet Basil
» June 2008
» May 2008
» April 2008
» March 2008
» February 2008
» January 2008
» December 2007
» November 2007
» October 2007
» September 2007
» August 2007
» July 2007
» May 2007
» April 2007
» March 2007
» February 2007
» January 2007
» December 2006
» November 2006
» October 2006
» September 2006
» August 2006
» June 2006
» May 2006
» April 2006
» March 2006
» February 2006
» January 2006
» December 2005
» November 2005
» July 2005
» June 2005
» May 2005
» April 2005
» March 2005
» February 2005
» January 2005
» December 2004
» November 2004
» October 2004
» September 2004
» August 2004
» July 2004
» June 2004
-->
» May 2008
» April 2008
» March 2008
» February 2008
» January 2008
» December 2007
» November 2007
» October 2007
» September 2007
» August 2007
» July 2007
» May 2007
» April 2007
» March 2007
» February 2007
» January 2007
» December 2006
» November 2006
» October 2006
» September 2006
» August 2006
» June 2006
» May 2006
» April 2006
» March 2006
» February 2006
» January 2006
» December 2005
» November 2005
» July 2005
» June 2005
» May 2005
» April 2005
» March 2005
» February 2005
» January 2005
» December 2004
» November 2004
» October 2004
» September 2004
» August 2004
» July 2004
» June 2004
Providing news and entertainment to Essex County and the world since 2004.
Powered by Movable Type.
Yum - i love bella napoli! now mind you, it isnt as good as when they were at the other location (down by rt 3 and pizza hut) but here's the thing: good pasta dishes, great parmigana (shrimp or chicken) -just not the eggplant (it's not fried). the fried calamari is yum yum yum - salads are awsome. These are huge portions, the staff is awesome, attentive, and engaging. The atmosphere is charming (having more to do with the building than the decor) and its not very expensive. not quite worth a wait on a fri or saturday but totally a great stop for midweek.