This is, by and far, the best Italian restaurant we have ever eaten at! Fernando and Manuela, the owners are so warm and friendly, the food is outstanding. This is a tiny restaurant in a shopping center, with few tables. They do not take reservations, so I am reluctant to even share our "find"...All of our friends and relatives from... more

Everytime I think I'm going to order something different, my palate goes back to the penne pasta with pesto & chicken. This is a great little restaurant, intimate with pleasant staff. An excellant choice.............. more

My family and I go at least once a week... Come Friday we are so craving Bella... I tell my husband I need my Bella fix.. The food is so fresh and taste homemade and the service is GREAT too. The owner's make sure they acknowledge you and thank you for coming to their restaurant... The staff is so friendly... more

This tiny restaurant is a great find. The food was wonderful. Full of flavor and served with a warmth that made you feel at home. We got a table right away but even if you have to wait it will be worth it. more

Quite possibly the best Italian restaurant in Modesto, and very reasonable, too! The service is excellent, the food is great and the atmosphere is very nice; just like being in italy. The only bad thing is the long line to get in since the secret got out. Wish they would open a second one! more

Our family is made up of great italian cooks, but when you were invited to Aunt Lena's it was special enough never to turn down! As I have told all my cousins, it is as good or better than going to Aunt Lena's!!! No higher complement. more

food is excellent. service is fantastic, and the atmosphere is great. small and intimate. more

A real gem in Modesto. Small, intimate and very, very Italian...the staff chattering away in Italian does significantly add to the ambience. It almost feels like a short trip to Italy. The food is always very good to excellent. Antipastos rock, entree menu has been expanded and their new desserts are fab. Treat yourself to a fabulous dining experience.... try... more

This is a tiny little whole in the wall but the food is excellent. It almost makes you feel like you just stepped into a little rest. in San Francisco. There isn't a whole lot of room but the service is prompt. The bread is great. I had the clam app. which was great and the lobster Ravioli was yummy.... more