Member Reviews
Glad to hear Mia Bella is open for business again
IKE affected Downtown Houston area,but I am glad to hear Mia Bella Trattoria is open for business.
Business Description from the Web
Despite its small size, high ceilings, simple decor (including cheerful black-and-white photos of patrons) and romantic lighting make the main dining room seem cozy. Tables are comfortably spaced and a substantial bar off to one side adds to the seating. Opt for a table on the periphery of the restaurant along the windows. The Preston side offers a view of the water sculpture while the Main...
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Tips About This Business
Sunday brunch features bottomless mimosas, bloody mary's and Bellinis for $8.95.
Happy hour features discounts on food and wine from Monday through Friday 3pm to 7pm. For 50 percent off selected wines, plan on visiting on a Tuesday night.
Valet parking is available Tuesdays through Saturdays after 6pm at a cost of $4.
Editorial Reviews from the web
The Scene Despite its small size, high ceilings, simple decor (including cheerful black-and-white photos of patrons) and romantic lighting make the main dining room seem cozy. Tables are comfortably spaced and a substantial bar off to one side adds to the seating. Opt for a table on the periphery of the restaurant along the windows. The Preston side offers a view of the water...
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Chef-restaurateur Youssef Nafaa has a collection of restaurants including Mi Luna, Saffron and this terrific downtown trattoria. Lunches offer a novel create-your-own pasta special. By night, an older, urbane clientele rubs elbows with the young trendy set. Catering to a bustling late-night crowd, the kitchen stays open until 2 p.m. on weekends and still rises on Sunday to stage a sumptuous...
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Posted by gayot
on July 01, 2007
Other Reviews from the web
I had something in my water and massive cork in my wine. These things would have been visible if the server checked with a glance before serving them to me. No apologies were made. Lack of attention and service made the good food less enjoyable.
Pros
+ Food was good
Cons
- Poor Service
I researched many restaurants for my anniversary, and decided to go to Mia Bella. Worst mistake! We were seated right away and everything was going fine. The place itself needs some help though, the walls were chipped, the wooden floor was uneven, and the place just looked very old. Not elegant at all. We received our food, but it wasn't what I expected. It just didn't taste good. All of a...
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Posted by edith09
on August 07, 2009
I keep trying to give this place another chance, but each and every time their RUDE servers ruin the dining experience for me. And when I ordered a to go meal, they put the COLD salad with the HOT sandwich and didn't even make the salad I ordered. When I explained this to them, they simply didn't care. I even made a complaint on their website and never received any acknowledgment. I will no...
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Posted by lindz13
on December 03, 2008