Cafe Bella in Lafayette

1 of the best kitchen staff ran by chef terry Harrison and 3 brothers awesome guys

Wonderful fine dining experience.

Love that you can sub zucchini or squash noodles for any pasta dish, no extra charge. Darius is the most attentive & professional bartender around. The food is consistently delicious and the owner accepts nothing less than perfection for his guests.

Best Italian in Lafayette!

Nice place.Good atmosphere. Quiet. Good food. Friendly staff. Salmon insulata, Lemone ravioli, salmon insulata, veal cannelloni. All very nice.

Delicious crab salad. Great service. Beautiful restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Excellent service. Eat local try this locally owned restaurant in the Oil Center.

Cafe Bella is the best restaurant in Lafayette! The food is delicious. Like home cooked Italian delicious. And everyone that works there is so friendly and accommodating. They also have a great wine list and an outdoor seating area that is pet friendly! My dog loves Cafe Bella, too!

Delicious food, beautiful mural to enjoy while dining.

Excellent service, food and atmosphere.

Go for good Italian good ,live music, wine and dessert.

This place is the best Italian you’re going to find in Lafayette. The ambience and staff are phenomenal. The location is quaint and tucked away from the downtown hustle and bustle. Been here about 5x and each time the staff made allergy accommodations very easy. The owner comes by and genuinely speaks with you! Not just a “having a good time?” As walking away. Place is great for date night, large groups or special occasions. I’ve tried different items every time and been very satisfied with the meals.

This spot provides wonderful service as well as delightful menu. My favourite spot around town. The drinks and food arrived quickly and the prices were economical. Highly recommended.

Love this place!

Good red beans and rice.

Such a beautiful restaurant! I wish I could eat there every night

Best service and food ever!!! Thank you Jack for your hospitality and kindness! I had the shrimp eggplant pasta dish you must try! The attention to detail in every dish is phenomenal! I will definitely be back! Thank you for sharing your passion and Louisiana hospitality! Olivia and Norma are amazing as well! I cannot say enough wonderful things about this place!

Food = Amazing!Staff = Awesome! (Quick, Friendly)Atmosphere = Sets the bar high for personal, fun, and intimate setting!**First visit**FOOD:Seafood & Eggplant Sicilia 100%Parmesan Crusted Salmon(w/ lump crab)100%DESSERT:Chocolate Cheesecake 100%Lemon cake (w/ raspberry sauce) 100%APPETIZER:Duck Poppers = good...but a little plain! Expected a little more of a rich or distinct taste for duck wrapped in bacon LOL...but was still nice! I don't think we'll have another one of those "I don't know, where do you want to go on a date?" conversations for a long time!!!!!!

Amazing atmosphere and even better food. The staff is very helpful and great with recommendations

4 friends found a new place to eat! Delicious! Better than Italy

I have eaten here twice and both times it was a great experience. Great food and atmosphere. We will be back.

One of the best high tone the Italian joints in town. Low lights and soft live music on weekend evenings.

Giving credit...where credit is due. Great atmosphere! Awesome waitress...always attentive and helpful...but not overbearing!Food was great! Had Ravello...fresh and great combination of flavors! Tried Veal Parm...like the tomato sauce...seemed as if made with the addition of sun dried tomatoes...somewhere! Good eats!

Best Italian in Lafayette! Great service, delicious food and cozy/romantic atmosphere.

The Best Italian restaurant in the city. I's the secret Italian restaurant in Lafayette

I've been twice and had two bad experiences. The first time I ordered a salad with chicken added to it, and there was no chicken. So I had a protein-less lunch. The second time we went for lunch and the place was empty, but our food (a salad and a salmon) took a solid hour to come out. Made me late for work. The food is good, but I won't be going back.

Good atmosphere and better food. Not too many people go here and can usually get a table quickly

Best Italian food around

Staple of Lafayette, and the Oil Center. Excellent food and atmosphere. Friendly staff. Very good lunch and dinner dining experience

My new favorite Italian food in Lafayette. Exceptional flavor even with light sauces. Will definitely be back when in town.

Wonderful place to get out and enjoy the food,service, and environment.

Entree, appetizers and desserts all delicious. Jack & Mickie are extremely hospitable. Excellent go to spot for date night!

One of Lafayette's hidden gems. Cafe Bella is an upscale Italian restaurant boasting excellent food and a great atmosphere. The selection of salads and seafood make for a healthy lunch during busy work days. The traditional Italian and wine selection are perfect for a romantic evening. I highly recommend.

Owner makes sure tgat you're always treated to his expectations.

Locals know the calibre of this fantastic cafe and its roots in the Acadiana lineage. Nestled in the downtown area, Cafe Bella is a must-eat for anyone seeing authentic, interior Italian cuisine. You can absolutely do no wrong via any choices on the menu. This is one of the very few places I've ever reviewed which can substantiate such a claim. Try for yourself. You'll keep coming back for more!The owner, Jack, is a charismatic, outgoing, fun-loving gentleman whom is a friend to all and excellent conversationalist. Excellent bar staff. They know their pours and ratios. Not a bad drink in the house. It's a popular attorney hang-out, so you're always in good company. If you catch the timing right, you might just get to sample Jack's world-renowned Limoncello, which rivals any top-tier Limoncello you'd find in Europe- definitely top 3 I've tasted worldwide. Superb all-around. Definitely an A++ eat and drink.

Great Italian food, short wait time, reasonably priced, friendly service. Worth visiting again!

Good food prepared right... excellent and patient wait staff

Fine Italian dining. Delicious. Romantic setting. Beautiful decor. Excellent service. Best canneloni and lasagna. My friend had the lemone ravioli and it was excellent. We will definitely go there again

What a pleasant little surprise while on a business trip. Excellent service and the pasta was superb! Raul was extremely attentive and gracious to our young son.

Best food and service ever

Delicious menu and easy atmosphere. Great for lunch with friends or date night. The staff are accomodating and friendly. Great choice!

The staff was very friendly and the food was delicious!

Excellent fare. Superb service - Jaden is a gem!

Nothing short of amazing #michelinstar worthy. Every dish is heaven.

First time trying cafe bella, me and girlfriend loved the food , especially the duck !

It's was quite interesting !!! I went to get lunch to go and i felt out of place!! Some of the staff thought i worked there because i was in black scrubs .I work at lgmc The manger was friendly though. The hostess who asked me for my name for the order went eat his lunch in the bk while i waited.The guy who took my pmt took forever with my credit card . To top that off one of the customers asked me for a toothpick . The food okay but i'm not sure if i'll ever go bk .

Wonderful experience! Pleasantly surprised with live music.

got their lemon cheese ravioli dish,,,SO GOOD! the mushrooms were cooked perfectly, the sauce was so delicious and there were just the right amount of ravioli for me aka not too much food

Food is always phenomenal!

I'm not one for short answers, usually. If you're one of the many who've followed my eclectic foray into all things food, restauranteur, or otherwise-- you know this. So, be ye prepared for this?!Go. Go here. It's all fantastic.

Fantastic Italian food and we ended up going Thursday night when they had live music!