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Bella Luna Restaurant

4632 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226
(513) 871-5862
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Ranked #31 of 1,020 restaurants in Cincinnati
Price range: $30 - $30
Cuisines: Italian
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Dining options: Reservations
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: Beechmont
Description: Tired of the same old cookie cutter restaurant? Bella Luna is fun, funky and eclectic! Choose from one of four unique dining rooms, sample authentic Italian dishes made from family recipes, check out the unique wine program and make sure to save room for dessert! The Bread Pudding with Amaretto Butter Sauce has won the prestigious Best of Taste Award at the Taste of Cincinnati! Owner Harry Stephens greets you at the table and will tell you about the menu and his family. Need a space for a party or meeting? Bella Luna can provide both the space and service for your event. Enjoy great hand tossed New York Style Pizza, give this great pie a try! Come to Bella Luna a stranger, leave as part of the family!
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Ohio
Senior Contributor
34 reviews 34 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

Get a reservation on weekends, because this place is busy and the wonderful food and service with plenty of attention from the owner is the reason. The wine list is superb, at any level, and the food is equally appealing and well-prepared. We had a wonderful evening as a couple and also with our family. The atmosphere allows for both... More

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See 15 more reviews by magsdj for Cincinnati
Dalton, Georgia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

I was in Cincinnati for the Flying Pig Marathon with my family - 8 of us ranging from almost 80 to 7 years old. The restaurant is not located downtown so we had to drive from the hotel. you walk into the bar when entering. there was a band playing 70 soft rock. if I sat at the bar I... More

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See 2 more reviews by GAhiker for Cincinnati
Virginia Beach, Virginia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

This place is our favorite. Food is affordable for a pleasant night out and very tasty. I recommend gelato and at least one other dessert. Stuffed ravioli is the best in town. Can get a little tight an crowded, but to be expected with such great service and food

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

I never cease to be amazed by the reviews a restaurant like this will get. It is a nice atmosphere if you are in the back room (the front room is really, really noisy with either live music or a Classic light rock mix tape - why?). The booths are very comfortable - loved the pillows. The waitstaff is professional... More

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Columbus, Ohio
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

Very eclectic and off the beaten path, but always great and worth the trip! On weekends and holidays you will need a reservation.

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Top Contributor
58 reviews 58 reviews
40 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

We decided to try Bella Luna based on the glowing reviews. We were in town celebrating my birthday and decided ahead of time to try an Italian restaurant. The restaurant was somewhat hard to find and was quite a distance away from the city. We arrived at the restaurant around 5. It didn't appear that any guests were there. When... More

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Portland, Oregon
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69 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013

A family style restaurant in Cincinnati, Bell Luna serves solid dinner fare. They are open on Sundays, unlike a hoard of other Cincinnati restaurants(what's up with that?) and are eager to take your reservation.The staff is very pleasant and helpful. The dining room is brightly colored with a mixture of booths and tables for larger parties. The homemade bread is... More

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See 3 more reviews by Duomo3 for Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
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103 reviews 103 reviews
70 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2013

Authentic, family recipes, ingredients fresh and flavorful, wonderful variety of offerings, and a wine list that is extensive...all this equals a new favorite family Italian restaurant in Cincinnati! Wines are just $10 over their costs...where have you had that offer before? Our different entrees- all outstanding- scallops, prime rib cannelloni, lobster crab pasta , with the osso buco succulent -... More

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See 9 more reviews by Happy1950 for Cincinnati
Birmingham, Alabama
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11 reviews 11 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2013

While visiting my daughter in cincinatti, we visited Bella Luna. The food was outstanding and the service even better. My wife, daughter & I all got separate dishes so we could try them all. What can I say, they were all outstanding. After dinner my daughter insisted we order the bread pudding. I told her that I didn't like bread... More

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See 3 more reviews by Loves-to-travel1966 for Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
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93 reviews 93 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 53 cities Reviews in 53 cities
64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2013

Excellent hot bread with garlic butter cup and oil & balsamic plate. Calamari is unusual, like a sauce, spicy and flavorful, good for sopping up with bread. Excellent bottle of Louis Martini Cabernet Savignion for $25. House salads are good. Pollo Florinto for $18.99 was essentially fettuccine alfredo with two small chicken medallions on top. I would have added mushrooms... More

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