Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum
Calis Beach Forum => Calis Bar and Restaurant Questions and Discussions => Topic started by: Highlander on August 06, 2011, 18:28:56 PM
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We have always had a great experience at Bella Mamma's in the past and our last visit in June this year was no exception.
When ashliee10 said that the customer service was unbelievably quick, I assume that she meant that you do not have to wait long from the time you order until the time the food arrives. This is something I personally appreciate greatly. I simply hate when restaurants deliberately delay preparing your food in the hope that you will finish your first drink and order another because your meal hasn't arrived.
The food at the restaurant is, in our experience, always very, very good and the staff friendly and attentive.
At seems that every time we pass Bella Mamma's it is packed and that surely proves that they are doing things properly.
I may have posted this previously, but a local bar/restaurant operator described Bella Mamma's, appreciatively, as very professional and I think that is not only accurate but one of the best compliments that could be paid.
PS Keng38 - would you ask how many times a week someone could eat chicken shish kebap.
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I totally agree with that H.
It's only restaurant that don't have a main man trying to get people in........but it's always packed...and to be honest has been the same since they opened...what 6 years ago......I can honestly say that we have never had to wait for a meal and more importantly never had e bad meal there...in fact they have been excellent.....the staff can come over as being a bit stand of ish......they are not....it's because they are professional ....also because the Boss man is always over them.......I have to say I don't really like Him very much...sour face.....but then he is not cooking the food... :)
Would not hesitate to recommend.....A1
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We stopped eating there three years ago (approx) due to being totally ignored when we said our fillet steak wasn't as good as the last time we ate there. No apology.. Just totally ignored.
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Originally posted by Highlander
When ashliee10 said that the customer service was unbelievably quick, I assume that she meant that you do not have to wait long from the time you order until the time the food arrives.
I assumed when she(?) wrote it that it was just another dubious addition to the unbelievably positive drivel around it.
As for Bella Mamma's - to me it is the first (and to date possibly the only) Calis seafront restaurant to stand up and reject the "me too" policy of the prom. Some of it was rather odd at first, stand offish waiters and no banter - but we have never ever had a bad meal or bad experience there. I applaud the Bella Mamma :)
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Originally posted by Highlander
I simply hate when restaurants deliberately delay preparing your food in the hope that you will finish your first drink and order another because your meal hasn't arrived.
I'd much rather have that than the other extreme - bringing your courses on top of each other in an effort to get you in and out as quick as possible...
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I will check this place out when im over and especially try their chicken shish kebab just for you Highlander :D
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I agree with you re the "boss" man June but he does take his job very seriously and alot of the success I believe is down to the way he keeps things running..
I did see him smile in June though. :)
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We agree - Bella Mama is our favourite restaurant in Calis. The service is always good - we tend to eat around 9 ish so it was always full when we turned up (also in June). We were always given a short time to wait and sat at the bar with a drink - we never had to wait any longer than he said and it was usually just minutes. We went in one night when it was absolutely heaving with two really large parties - about 40 youngish couples and another table of 20 -it was bedlam and obviously very noisy with chatter and people shouting from table to table. However our meal came just as quick as normal and was just as good as ever. The waiter kept apologising for the noise, but it was not a problem - just people being happy and enjoying themselves. It is a really well run restaurant - with excellent food. My husband is not much of a pasta eater at home, but he really enjoys the pasta dishes at Bella Mama. Lastly, their loo is clean and modern - always a bonus.
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And the new fan/water-spray thingy was heavenly - so nice to be able to enjoy a good meal without feeling too hot..
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eat there last week - excellent; good efficient service, good menu and those fans and spray systems kept us cool
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We ate there last night for the first time in being here 5 years. It was excellent. I have no idea why we have never tried it before. Probably because it was always full and we thought maybe another night. Anyway it was excellent. A nice dining experience. No loud music blaring out and no in your face waiters pestering you for another drink.
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We ate there for the first time in June
food was excellent : However the waiter hovered over us all the time and whipped the plates away before we had barely put the cutlery down.Throughout the meal we felt rushed and unable to relax sorry not for us :-\
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We where there in June too, and although the food was excellent, could not fault it. We felt the same as Patrice. There is no atmosphere in the place you sit down get your meal served really quickly (which is good) but the waiters do hover to clear up quickly and rush you to the next course, so you do feel a bit like being on a conveyer belt. The place is very efficient at getting people in and out as soon as possible. We found the food just as good at Casa De Mamas, probably because some of the Chefs and staff are originally from Bella's. Casa is cheaper the staff are more personable and friendly, and there is no rush.
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Have to agree, since Casa opened we always gone there instead of Bella Mammas as we find it more friendly.
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Fair enough, but which one is packed out most nights - I wouldn't mind having a restaurant that unfriendly ;)
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Fortunately we usually eat around 9/9.30 so although we might have to wait just a few minutes for a table we have never felt rushed at Bella Mama. They are very efficient and we have noticed they always clear the tables away quickly, but we assume it is so the whole place remains looking good and tables are ready for any latecomers.
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Originally posted by Scunner
Fair enough, but which one is packed out most nights - I wouldn't mind having a restaurant that unfriendly ;)
Well at the moment they both are :). I personaly give a wide berth to restaurants that have waiters who insist on "entertaining" you ;)
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I used to find Bella Mammas nice, but since trying La Casa Di Mamma three years ago we've never stepped one foot into Bella's whatsoever. One of the main waiters, Mehmet, is the most genuine people I have ever met in Calis and he always finds time to say hello to the kids no matter how busy they are. 9/10 for Bella's but it's a perfect 10 for La Casa!
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Just back home after my first holiday in Turkey.
I went to Bella Mamma's with my 13yo son several times, and it became our favourite restaurant.
Good service, good food and real parmesan cheese!
...I'll be back
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found it to be nothing special
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went to le casa le belas, monday got there early, lovely fillet steak.
waiters very good and it was a full house when we left.
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Casa le belas?? Is that a third Italian on Calis seafront? :D
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I am not a big pizza fan but must confess I enjoy sharing one at lunchtimes with my other half over an effes.Cannot complain about the base or fillings and the lunchtime offer is good value.For evenings it would have to be a pide at Nefis or Pasha Kebab.
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In Calis at the moment and impersonally think that casa is no where near as good as Bellas....food, service, the lot......
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Wait for it went for meal here last night ,very very good, fillet steak best i've had in turkey ,mex chic very good pasta spot on very professional, packed out this is why they keep tables clear so it wont take to long lay up when you go very good . :):D 8) ;)
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Ate at Bella Mamma's between 19th August and 2nd September and cannot recommend it enough. Although we had to wait a little for our table(In my opinion always a good sign considering there are 30,000 restaurants in Calis ;)) We had the best Garlic bread in Calis, followed by the starter combo, prawn cocktails and calamari. All arrived perfectly and was eaten without hesitation. Then the mains what a culinary delight, I had the Bella Mamma's special pasta and asked for a sprinkle of chilli to liven it up, it was amazing. everyone thoroughly enjoyed there evening. Highly recommend!!!!!
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Tried but could not get a table, enough said.