Bella Cosa Italian Ristorante - Ocala (FL)

4 /5 Vanessa Vautier: Food was pretty good but they need to get their water filter checked out. Something tasted very off to where we didnt want to drink the water we ordered. Prices are steep but expected inside of a gated community... Weird place for a restaurant imo. The hostess seemed confused when I asked for a table for 2. I had to repeat it 2 times and then she stared at me the whole time I ate. Pretty awkward but I also think she was a teenager so I will not let that affect my rating. Maybe give her something to do when she isnt busy... It was a good dining experience, except the water. Bread, pesto and pasta e families soup were the best part of my meal. Rigatoni Siciliano was mediocre. Eggplant was not cooked enough and the sausage tasted like the cheap Eckrich brand sausage I buy at the grocery store. That being said, my husband really enjoyed his snapper, risotto and overpriced house salad.

5 /5 Dawn Kennedy: The pieces and family are top notch people. The food is so extraordinary every time I go, which is about 2 to 3 times a week. Always new specials. Always made with love. I cant say enough about this place. Some of the photos are with broccoli since I cant have noodles and rice. So, they accommodate me by putting my food over broccoli. The photos with noodles and rice are of my friends and boyfriends plates

1 /5 Brandon Froehlich: I’m was looking to book a rehearsal dinner for my wedding. The first day I called, I spoke with a gentlemen who was very polite and gave me a detailed explanation of how to go about the process. I called back the next day to book as I was pleased with the conversation I had. When I called, the phone was answered and it was clear that the person was unaware at what I was talking about and placed me on hold. While on hold the phone was hung up. I decided to give benefit of the doubt and called back and another individual answered and seemed unaware of the situation as well. I asked if I could speak with the manager and he picked up and said “yeah what do you wanna do?” I felt that was a little frustrating given the steps it took me to get here and considering the fact that we were going to have a rehearsal dinner of over 20 people. Due to the unprofessional first two individuals I spoke to I proceeded to ask if I am in fact talking with the manager, to which he responds, “yeah manager, owner whatever you wanna call it.” I then conveyed the stark difference in tone and professionalism from my first phone call to his and if he is the owner speaking with somebody looking to book a rehearsal dinner for a wedding you think there would be a little more urgency and care. He then responded by saying, “Well listen how you are talking to me, if you don’t want to book with us, then find somewhere else” while proceeding to hang up the phone. I am very frustrated as this was our preferred place but feel like we dodged a bullet due to the way they speak to customers willing to pay thousands of dollars for a single meal. I hope I was not speaking to the manager/owner in reality as that is no way to operate a business.

5 /5 Madeline Ramos: Found this place on our way home from visiting the Cedar Lake Gardens. Its hidden inside a community. It was empty when we walked in, and suddenly, the bar area was full. Our server Felix was so attentive and nice. I had the Gnocchi with chicken. My husband had the manicotti with chicken. The food was delicious. Such a calm ambiance. Its a bit pricey but well worth it.

4 /5 Cat Mascis: Enjoyed dinner at this place which overlooks a golf course & is open to the public. Our bartender was informative & friendly & gave us some good recommendations on food. Seems the pastas are the star of the show here so I tried the bolognese with a side ceasar to start. We were served crusty bread with a tasty dipping sauce. While my husband was enjoying finishing up his salad, our entrees came out. I took 1 star off my review bc of this. Never should entrees come out while eating your first course - this really turned me off & I let the bartender know! My bolognese had a base of vodka sauce & was very tasty & a plentiful portion. My husband enjoyed a pasta dish with chunks of steak in it but he liked mine better. I would go back for sure but I would not order my entree until I am done with my first course!