My friends and I have been enjoying Cucina Bella for about 4 years. At first, we came for the pizza. Awesome and not like your neighborhood pizza. Service was always good. Young people working to make some spending money or college savings. But always smiling and helpful.
Then we came for the calzone, oh my! And then we came for the meatballs!! Better than my own which is the ultimate compliment.
Tonight we were back again after a few months; maybe since last fall, not sure. It was not good.
We waited inside the front door for about 10 minutes. It was not a busy night. Most tables were empty.
Finally greeted and brought to a table. I was glad I checked my chair because there was a piece of greasy food on it. Three of four wine glasses were dirty or had lipstick on them. Two of four plates were still crusted with someone else's food. Really?
The biggest let down were "the meatballs ". Oversized from how they always were, which made them tough. The sauce was dark and over done and too thick. Even the bread served with the meatballs was not crispy!
We saw the owner leaving when we pulled up. Hey! Come back! This is not how you want your reputation to go. Don't let your short legacy go. Be there. Check the plates. Wine glass. Meatballs!
We will be back. Best of luck!