Often touted as one of Raleigh's best-kept secrets, Bella Monica brings the taste of Italy - via New Jersey - to the Triangle. The Monica family has recreated their longstanding Jersey trattoria in Olde Raleigh Village, and entrées are labeled "Favorites From Nana's Kitchen" because they are. Great-Grandma's Neapolitan recipes are kept sacred; San Marzano tomatoes are imported; and the familial atmosphere of the dining room highlights the importance of kinship in Italian culture. Although the pizza (with more than two dozen toppings available, including pineapple, chicken and clam on crispy thin-crust) is a house specialty, Bella Monica also offers an assortment of pastas, antipasti, sandwiches, flatbreads and other classic Italian favorites such as chicken Parmesan, baked ziti and, of course, spaghetti and meatballs.
"I enjoyed dining at Bella Monica so much, I went back
three hours later for a gluten-free dessert! The restaurant was still
happily buzzing with activity after 9pm on a weeknight."
-
Sweet Tea & Wheat-Free blog, May 4, 2010
Kids' menu. Beer and wine available. Serving lunch and dinner Mon-Sat. Closed Sun.
ADDRESS
3121 Edwards Mill Road,
Olde Raleigh Village Shopping Center ,
Raleigh, NC 27612
LOCALEATS AWARDS
Top 100 Restaurant
WHAT WE SAY
Often touted as one of Raleigh's best-kept secrets, Bella Monica brings the taste of Italy - via New Jersey - to the Triangle. The Monica family has recreated their longstanding Jersey trattoria in Olde Raleigh Village, and entrées are labeled "Favorites From Nana's Kitchen" because they are. Great-Grandma's Neapolitan recipes are kept sacred; San Marzano tomatoes are imported; and the familial atmosphere of the dining room highlights the importance of kinship in Italian culture. Although the pizza (with more than two dozen toppings available, including pineapple, chicken and clam on crispy thin-crust) is a house specialty, Bella Monica also offers an assortment of pastas, antipasti, sandwiches, flatbreads and other classic Italian favorites such as chicken Parmesan, baked ziti and, of course, spaghetti and meatballs.
WHAT THEY SAY
"I enjoyed dining at Bella Monica so much, I went back
three hours later for a gluten-free dessert! The restaurant was still
happily buzzing with activity after 9pm on a weeknight."
-
Sweet Tea & Wheat-Free blog, May 4, 2010
ADDITIONAL INFO
Kids' menu. Beer and wine available. Serving lunch and dinner Mon-Sat. Closed Sun.