We came here on a Sunday afternoon in the spring, looking for a place to eat lunch before we took my mom the art museum for her birthday. Funny enough, it's not always easy to find a place open for lunch on a Sunday around here.
I was pleasantly surprised when I searched the Yelp app for businesses open for lunch and found Mia Bella first on that list. I had heard so many positive things about the restaurant from Yelpers and it seemed to have become the new favorite in Little Italy.
We were sat outside and served some warm bread immediately. When the waitress came out, she told us they were actually slammed inside and short-staffed for the afternoon. She told us she was going to do her best to make sure we didn't notice this, but wanted to warn us just in case. I appreciated the info! She set realistic expectations right off the bat, and did a great job of serving our party of 6 in a timely manner.
The food was delicious. The must-have on the menu seemed to be their tortellini dish with a blush sauce and I was in no position to say "no" to that kind of dish. I also ordered a side salad, which was light, simple and featured fresh mozzarella cheese. The tortellini dish was quite delicious and served up a little kick on the side, which I loved. It wasn't the best version of this dish that I've ever had, but it is definitely the best rendition I've had in Cleveland.
I didn't pay the bill, but the lunch prices and portions seemed just fine to me. The service and food was great--I'd say Mia Bella sets a great standard in Little Italy for Italian fare.