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Location:

Bella Mia Pizzeria & Restaurant
Degarmo Plaza
Myers Corners Road
Wappingers Falls, NY
845-297-5529

Date: August 12, 2006

Ambiance: A family style pizzeria/restaurant. You can watch a Yankee game from the pizzeria section, or view the wood burning stove from the dining area.

Food Ordered:

• Bella Mia Salad
• Chicken Noodle Soup
• Shrimp Parmesan with Angel Hair Pasta
• Broccoli in oil and garlic
• Shrimp Francese and Angel Hair Pasta
• Sicilian Pizzas topped with bar-b-q chicken

Our Review/Opinion*

The Bella Mia salad consists of boston lettuce, grilled almonds (with a sweet coating)and fresh strawberries. Top the salad with a little balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil and it’s a wonderful experience. Yes, Bella Mia uses real olive oil (not the clear vegetable oil as some restaurants use).

The chicken noodle soup was obviously made from scratch. Although I didn’t taste it, my son would definitely order it again. That’s a glowing endorsement from a 15 year old.

As for the Sicilian topped with bar-b-q chicken, it’s rated as a 10. Any teenager playing football would love to have this delightful pizza. There was enough chicken on the Sicilian slices to be considered a meal on its own.

The shrimp parmesan and shrimp francese were tasty also.

The wine list is not extensive, but if you want a simple Chardonnay or Merlot, they may be able to accommodate you.

Service: Our waiter had to serve several tables. I don’t know if someone didn’t show up to work and he had to do double duty, but he did well.

Cost: $80.95 (excluding tip)

General Comments: Bella Mia is a nice local pizzeria and restaurant. The food is good and so is the service. If you’re in the area and looking for a place to stop to have a bite to eat, you’ll be satisfied if you stop at Bella Mia’s.

*These are our opinions. Please visit the establishment and make your own decisions. We would be interested to know if you agree with us (All VHV reviews are done anonymously).

Review by: Felicia A. Williams