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Offline shawnaleighx

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Re: Bella Mama
« Reply #10 on: August 01, 2012, 22:22:31 PM »
The menu was reasonably priced and it looked very popular so decided to eat there one night. There was a waiting list so they told us it would be 15 minutes. 45 minutes and two other couples seated before us(who were there after us) later we decided to leave. I was appalled by the service they totally forgot about us didn't even say sorry for the wait it may be a little longer. Never tried the food but the service was disgusting.



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« Reply #11 on: August 01, 2012, 23:21:19 PM »
maybe we can tempt you away from the front in future too Mr H
good luck with that Anne! Can you try keeping John from the Scarlett every night as your next trick?

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Re: Bella Mama
« Reply #12 on: August 02, 2012, 21:14:40 PM »
Unfortunately I think I've had to send food back on every occasion I've ever eaten at Bella Mama's......

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Re: Bella Mama
« Reply #13 on: August 02, 2012, 21:33:56 PM »
I can honestly say that in all of the last 7 years & probably IRO of 50 meals (the latest being last Sunday) at Bella Mamas, both food & service have been spot on.

I for one wouldn't go back to a restaurant that continually disappoints, it's not like it is the only one for miles

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Re: Bella Mama
« Reply #14 on: August 02, 2012, 22:24:40 PM »
Unfortunately I think I've had to send food back on every occasion I've ever eaten at Bella Mama's......


Forgive me but why do you keeping going back if you are always disappointed.

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Re: Bella Mama
« Reply #15 on: August 02, 2012, 22:30:58 PM »
I find the food to be good, the service efficient and stiff and the drinks slow. But if you want somewhere like (say) Cafe Sol, there are plenty *exactly* like it - when Bella Mammas arrived on the prom it was almost shocking to see someone deviating from the "Prom menu", from the chips/rice/salad holy trinity and from the cheeky chappie out the front trying to charm you in.

So that's a thumbs up from me for Bella Mammas  :)

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Re: Bella Mama
« Reply #16 on: August 02, 2012, 23:06:30 PM »
"Forgive me but why do you keeping going back if you are always disappointed".


Well, I suppose it depends on how you would define "keep going back".

I would say that I've probably been about once every other year since it opened. My reasons for going back this "often" are -

 1) I read/listen to other peoples reviews and I like to keep an open mind.
 2) If I'm going out with a group of friends who wish to go there then I think it's only polite to go along with the majority.
 3) I'm prepared to give them an opportunity to change my opinion!

I don't have any axe to grind with this place - I just speak as I find that's all.

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Re: Bella Mama
« Reply #17 on: August 02, 2012, 23:36:51 PM »
Thank you dollycat  - if you do try again I hope you have a better experience and enjoy your meal.

I am intrigued as to what you found wrong with the food when so many people like it.

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Re: Bella Mama
« Reply #18 on: August 02, 2012, 23:51:50 PM »
I don't rate this restaurant at all.  My reason is...if I eat a meal and I can reprlicate it and improve (to our taste)....I'd rather eat at home.  Just my feeling on eating out in Calis.

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Re: Bella Mama
« Reply #19 on: August 03, 2012, 06:07:32 AM »
Whilst I have no problem with the food or service at Bella Mamas (although you would be hard pushed to call the food authentic Italian), I do find that that as a dining out experience it's not that great as they always seem to want to "process" you as fast as possible so they can have the table for the next customer. I personaly like to take my time of an evenings dining and as long as I am eating and/or drinking then that table is mine for as long as I want it or untill they close.
Oh! and also, obviously done to maximise turnover,  the tables far are too close together for an intimate dining experience...




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