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I loved this place. So much, in fact, I left my number with our server because I'm interested in working there a few nights a week come summer.
Cafe la Bella is next to a market and (I think) a car place) on 7th Street. I had something else in mind entirely before we went in: you know, the family-style Italian place with green or red-and-white checkered tablecloths, spaghetti and meatballs, and huge portions.
Cafe la Bella is nothing like this. The inside, with its ten tables and warm-colored walls, is homey and elegant at the same time. Our server was very friendly and relaxed.
I know it was a BYOB place, but I didn't know it was ONLY BYOB. You can't buy wine there. So, bring your own! What a fun idea. It only adds to the homey quality. We didn't bring our own, but my husband ducked out to the convenience store right next door and came back with some wine.
The bread was a little weird - it was toasted with some kind of olive oil/roasted garlic combination on top. I'm more of a dip my baguette in olive oil kind of girl. Anyway, the meal itself was fantastic. My husband had the clam linguini, which he couldn't stop raving about (especially how it was exactly the right size). I had the Really Big five-cheese ravioli, which was, indeed, really big. Not to mention really good.
Can't wait to go back.
*Not five stars because it was a teeny bit overpriced. Then again, why not have a nice date night once in awhile? 4.5 stars.
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