Bella Cucina

BEST CHICKEN SALAD I HAVE EVER HAD. And the nice lady behind the counter gave me a slice of her homemade chocolate pie. YUM. The people who work there are very friendly, and they have outdoor seating.

Yummy! My partner and I got the reuben and vegetarian selection. Both dishes were delicious. We topped the meal off with a piece of cheesecake, which was deliciously soft and flavorful. They don't appear to have a online site, but photos of the menu are available in the picture section up top. We will be back!

This tiny little lunch spot was quite a pleasant surprise. I don't think I've ever seen matzo ball soup on a Bloomington menu before, but it's about time!

The menu here is not extensive, but everything appears to be incredibly fresh and authentic. The owners are from New York and the menu appears to be on an NYC Italian deli slant, so the fare is mostly sandwiches. (Although I noticed some fine-looking homemade lasagna in the refrigerator case.)

I had a simple-but-delicious sandwich consisting of imported buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes, pesto, red onions and balsamic on a soft roll and it was perfect. So was the coffee and aforementioned matzo ball soup.

I was also pleased to see that the dessert case featured homemade cannoli, another thing I've not seen much of in town.

The place itself only has a couple of tables, but if you live or work nearby, it's a perfect carry-out/delivery lunch option. And the owners are extremely friendly and attentive.