Bella Sera Trattoria

4.2

71 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Romantic

Enjoy fresh and delicious Italian fare at Bella Sera Trattoria. This cozy Italian restaurant serves an eclectic range of dishes in cozy settings. Inspired by the traditional cafes in Naples, the restaurant's main dining room comes with an open kitchen and offers a mix of elegance and warmth with dark paneling, brick-lined walls and soft overhead lighting. Bella Sera Trattoria also boasts a patio garden for diners who prefer an outdoor experience. The menu features everything from hearty homemade pasta to mouthwatering pizza to light salads. The restaurant also offers gluten-free options on select menu items for guests with special needs. Visit during lunch and savor some angel hair pomodoro (pasta) while lingering on the patio. Complement your meal with a selection from the restaurant's wine collection. An ideal pick for everything from a romantic date, to a business lunch, Bella Sera Trattoria is open all through the week.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch: Daily: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:30pm, Sunday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Phone number
(626) 359-1399
Website
http://www.bellaseratrattoria.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Joe Borrelli & Matthew Heminway

Location
420 S Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
Neighborhood
Monrovia
Cross street
Lime Ave.
Parking details
Street parking on Myrtle and surrounding streets. Parking lot on Lemon across from the fire station.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Bruschetta$8.00
warm ricotta toast points
Portobello Fries$9.00
tempura, garlic aoili
Grilled Asparagus$9.00
proscuitto, balsamic viniagrette
Meatballs$8.00
fresh ground beef, veal, pork
Bacon Wrapped Dates$9.00
ricotta, mascarpone, blueberry reduction compote
Calamari Fritti$9.00
tuscan style
Burrata and Prosciutto$10.00
served with seasonal fresh fruit selections

Charcuterie

Charcuterie$25.00
Daily Assortment of Meats and Cheeses

Salads

add grilled chicken (+$5), salmon(+$7) or shrimp (+$6), all salads served in an appetizer size for $5 except caprese

Caesar$9.00
shaved parmesan, croutons, anchovy caesar dressing
Antipasti$11.00
house lettuce blend, cheese, pepperoni, pistachios, peppercinis, olives, tomato, cucumber, house vinaigrette
Tuscan Kale$11.00
kale, fennel, heirloom tomatoes, pine nuts, dried cranberries, cheese, zesty vinaigrette
Mama's Classic$11.00
house lettuce blend, blueberries, strawberries, apples, goat cheese, passion fruit vinaigrette
Caprese$10.00
heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, pesto, balsamic

Home-Made Pastas

Short Rib Ragú$18.00
pappardelle, short rib ragú
Lobster Ravioli$22.00
saffron cream sauce
Pappardelle Alfredo$14.00
sundried tomato cream sauce, asparagus
Vegetarian Lasagna$15.00
butternut squash, mushrooms, zucchini, ricotta, sundried tomato cream sauce
Linguini w/ Clams$18.00
little neck clams, tomatoes, basil
Salmon Bianca$19.00
garlic, white wine, butter, spinach, tomato
Lasagna$16.00
home-made sausage, ricotta
Clam Chowder Gnocchi$18.00
clams, cream, house made gnocchi

Bella Sera Classics

Angel Hair Pomodoro$13.00
crushed tomatoes, garlic, ricotta salata
Sundried Tomato Pesto$17.00
bucatini, sundried tomatoes, creamy pesto
Carbonara$15.00
bucatini, pancetta, parmesan cheese, 62° egg
Shrimp Diablo$19.00
spaghetti, jumbo shrimp, tomatoes, yellow peppers, spicy red sauce
Spaghetti and Meatballs$15.00
home-made meatballs, marinara, parmesan
Spaghetti Alla Bolognese$14.00
meat sauce, parmesan
Penne a La Vodka$15.00
vodka sauce, home-made sausage
Frutti Di Mare$24.00
spaghetti, clams, shrimp, calamari, lobster, tomato lobster fumme

Entrees

Salmon$21.00
seasonal set
Saffron Shrimp Risotto$22.00
garlic, herbs, parmesan
Pollo Marsala$19.00
chicken, marsala wine, wild mushroom
Braised Short Ribs$20.00
creamy polenta
Chicken Parmesan$18.00
spaghetti, red sauce
Wild Mushroom Ragú$17.00
mushroom ragú, goat cheese, polenta
Ciopino$23.00
seasonal set
Butcher's Cut$27.00
prime grass fed beef

Pizzas

Zio Bob$13.00
home-made sausage, sauce, cheese blend, garlic, crushed red pepper, ricotta
Monrovia Margherita$12.00
tomatoes, sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil
Amante Della Carne$13.00
house sausage, pepperoni, capicola, sauce, cheese blend
Bianca$13.00
prosciutto, goat cheese, carmelized onions, cheese blend, thyme
Gem City$13.00
mushrooms, white onions, cheese blend, 62° egg, truffle oil
Corny Goat$13.00
roasted corn, goat cheese, sauce, cheese blend, avocado, basil
Serra$13.00
garlic, tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, artichokes, olives, roasted peppers, sauce, cheese blend

What 71 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
0.2Value

Noise • Moderate

71 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I are here almost every Friday night. We love the food, the wait staff is great and the ambiance is wonderful. We love it.
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Grace
Los Angeles
123 reviews
2.0
123 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Portabello fries were good. Lasagna was terrible. The cheese was rubbery, only a teaspoon of ricotta cheese in the lasagna. Service was very good.
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jfdpv
Los Angeles
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice place since it was remodeled. Be sure to try the bacon wrapped dates.
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familyFun
VIP
Los Angeles
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is fantastic and the wait staff is wonderful. The prices are very reasonable and their specials are a foodies treat. My wife and I have been 3 times and have not been disappointed. We had different wait staff each time and they were all excellent.
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rosalyndas
Los Angeles
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We needed to order a meal that was quite varied from what the menu ordered and the server was beyond gracious and patient. The kitchen was very accommodating as well. The rest of our party thoroughly enjoyed our dinner as well. Delicious! Thank you so much!
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familyFun
VIP
Los Angeles
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I were looking for an Italian restaurant that would prepare us for our trip to the Amalfi Coast in October. We found it in Monrovia and were quite surprised at the quality of the food, the wonderful ambience and the feel of being back in Italy. The prices were better than expected and they make a great Martini! The bread just melts in your mouth. We are definitely going back and taking friends with us.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Their A/C was broken in a very hot Saturday lunch hour the temp was almost 86 inside . the lights kept going off. The service was slow and uninformed about wine lists or daily menu, they were nice but didn't know anything . If you open an Italian restaurant then you better have a really good lasagna in your menu . This place had the worst! Antipasto was soggy , the only ok item was the kale salad,and the gelato was a joke of a small melted scoop in the plate to end this memorable meal but for all the wrong reasons!
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DiningJunkie
VIP
Los Angeles
131 reviews
3.0
131 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Our favorite downtown Monrovia restaurant was not top notch tonight. Service was lacking and food presentation/taste was not as it has been in the past. Hopefully it was just an off night. We prefer to dine here when the expo chef is in charge and he was not working.
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Sunshine
Los Angeles
82 reviews
5.0
82 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome food and service. Our baby shower event went without a hitch and it was enjoyed by all
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 19, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
it was a nice evening. so loud and noisy that we couldnt have a conversation without yelling
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Bella Sera Trattoria is rated 4.2 stars by 71 OpenTable diners.

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420 S Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016

Additional information

Cross street
Lime Ave.
Neighborhood
Monrovia
Hours of operation
Lunch: Daily: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:30pm, Sunday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking on Myrtle and surrounding streets. Parking lot on Lemon across from the fire station.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Joe Borrelli & Matthew Heminway
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bellaseratrattoria.com/
Phone number
(626) 359-1399

Bella Sera Trattoria

Not available on OpenTable

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Appetizers

Bruschetta$8.00

Portobello Fries$9.00

Grilled Asparagus$9.00

Meatballs$8.00

Bacon Wrapped Dates$9.00

Calamari Fritti$9.00

Burrata and Prosciutto$10.00

Charcuterie

Charcuterie$25.00

Salads

Caesar$9.00

Antipasti$11.00

Tuscan Kale$11.00

Mama's Classic$11.00

Caprese$10.00

Home-Made Pastas

Short Rib Ragú$18.00

Lobster Ravioli$22.00

Pappardelle Alfredo$14.00

Vegetarian Lasagna$15.00

Linguini w/ Clams$18.00

Salmon Bianca$19.00

Lasagna$16.00

Clam Chowder Gnocchi$18.00

Bella Sera Classics

Angel Hair Pomodoro$13.00

Sundried Tomato Pesto$17.00

Carbonara$15.00

Shrimp Diablo$19.00

Spaghetti and Meatballs$15.00

Spaghetti Alla Bolognese$14.00

Penne a La Vodka$15.00

Frutti Di Mare$24.00

Entrees

Salmon$21.00

Saffron Shrimp Risotto$22.00

Pollo Marsala$19.00

Braised Short Ribs$20.00

Chicken Parmesan$18.00

Wild Mushroom Ragú$17.00

Ciopino$23.00

Butcher's Cut$27.00

Pizzas

Zio Bob$13.00

Monrovia Margherita$12.00

Amante Della Carne$13.00

Bianca$13.00

Gem City$13.00

Corny Goat$13.00

Serra$13.00

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