Cucuina Bella

Absolutely terrible. The food was very plain and way over priced. It reminded me of the bad food that I got from my college cafeteria, except 4 times the price. We ate outside and the service was lousy. The plates, cups, and utensils were all ... more

Absolutely terrible. The food was very plain and way over priced. It reminded me of the bad food that I got from my college cafeteria, except 4 times the price. We ate outside and the service was lousy. The plates, cups, and utensils were all made out of very cheap, banged up metal. I wouldn't even use that stuff if I was camping. less

If you can't afford Charlie Trotters table in the kitchen, this is the place to go. I've only ever eaten in the kitchen and each time it is outstanding. I hate deciding what to eat, this way, the chef prepares a little of everything for you, and ... more

If you can't afford Charlie Trotters table in the kitchen, this is the place to go. I've only ever eaten in the kitchen and each time it is outstanding. I hate deciding what to eat, this way, the chef prepares a little of everything for you, and she is a dynamite chef. She even gave us some cooking tips! Ever wonder what it would be like to eat the entire dessert tray? Well, if you have six people at your table, your table gets the whole thing to share. The kitchen decor is like my Grandmother's kithchen in the 60's. But I was past that as soon as the food was served. less

THIS IS A MUST IN CHICAGO DINING! THE VERY COZY AND FRIENDLY ATOMOSPHERE ALONE IS WORTH THE VISIT TO CUCINA BELLA. THEY HAVE A NEW BRUNCH MENU, KITCHEN AND CHEF'S TABLES, LARGE PORTIONS OF ITALIAN COMFORT FOODS, AND A LARGE VARIETY OF HOMEMADE D ... more

THIS IS A MUST IN CHICAGO DINING! THE VERY COZY AND FRIENDLY ATOMOSPHERE ALONE IS WORTH THE VISIT TO CUCINA BELLA. THEY HAVE A NEW BRUNCH MENU, KITCHEN AND CHEF'S TABLES, LARGE PORTIONS OF ITALIAN COMFORT FOODS, AND A LARGE VARIETY OF HOMEMADE DESSERTS. THE SERVICE IS WARM AND ATTENTIVE, NOT TO MENTION EFFICIENT. THE WARM WEATHER OPENS THE OUTDOOR CAFE AND CHEF'S HERB GARDEN, BOTH PERFECT FOR THOSE SPING AND SUMMER GET TOGETHERS. WONDERFUL FOOD, GREAT SERVICE, AND ONE OF THE MOST INVITING DINNING ROOMS IN THE CITY, MAKE THIS RESTAURANT A MUST FOR YOUR NEXT MEAL OUT! less

Lovely atmosphere and tasty cuisine. For a true experience, make a reservation for the Kitchen Table. It's a table actually in the kitchen where you can watch the chef work and you can ask for special prepared items; or let them suprise you! You w ... more

Lovely atmosphere and tasty cuisine. For a true experience, make a reservation for the Kitchen Table. It's a table actually in the kitchen where you can watch the chef work and you can ask for special prepared items; or let them suprise you! You won't be dissapointed. less