Bello Ristorante

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2.5

Our second visit was somewhat disappointing. Being of Italian descent, the pasta Bolognese is a complete MIS-NOMER ... it was NOT a Bolognese sauce at all [a Bolognese sauce is comprised of chopped meat (a combination of beef, veal, pork) with a small amount of finely chopped carrot & other seasonings in a tomato base] ... what was served was spaghetti & very hard meat balls in a not-so-good tomato sauce! The quality of the beef carpaccio was excellent (as it was the 1st time) BUT too much stuff (including vinegar doused chopped mushrooms) is served over it ... it should be a much more delicate dish [beef carpaccio on the plate (no greens under it) decorated with a small amount of finely shaved (not grated) parmesan or Romano cheese; some watercress (undressed) in center; extra-virgin olive oil or truffle oil over top ... & THAT'S IT!] With two tables (later 3) dining at an off-hour in the afternoon service should have been attentive to a fault ... but it was more like we were intruding. Sorry to say that Bello will not be on my list of restaurants to visit when next I travel to Quebec City. I don't like writing reviews like this but I'm hoping the chef & the management will read it.

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5.0

We visited Tuesday the 18th of September & Sunday the 23rd. Bello provides a great experience along with great food. The servers work very well together without being overbearing.

Some of the Tuesday highlights: Arancini appetizer excellent, smoked salmon excellent (unless you're one who prefers a more "cooked" fish). Veal Scallopini with mushrooms was the best scallopini I've ever had & their risotto with shrimp was excellent. Tiramisu dessert was presented imaginatively in a small canning jar & just like the entrees was excellent.

Sunday's meal was every bit as good. Fried calamari appetizer was a very generous portion presented with a nice remoulade sauce. Ceasar salad for two was very nicely presented. We each did 1/2 orders of pasta (so glad they have the 1/2 option). The lobster ravioli was incredible & the seafood linguini was great.

Service was perfectly paced, that very fine balance between "no rushing" & no waiting for what comes next. If your server becomes involved with a larger table there's another who will stop by to keep everything on track.

It's hard to say if we were more impressed by the food or by the teamwork & professionalism.

Bello is on St Louis, a few blocks away from the crowded St Jean street. It's well worth making a reservation & doing the uphill walk from St Jean street.

Only one small quibble: be aware that many restaurants suggest a tip on the subtotal before taxes, Bello's suggested amounts are based on the total with taxes. Easy enough for a decision if you look at the amounts.

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5.0

Loved the veal with mushrooms in a cream sauce. It was Excellent! Tres Bien!

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4.0

3.5 stars. Service was exceptional. Food was just above average for this price point. Bolangese sauce was under cooked.

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2.5

Service précipité, nourriture juste correcte, manque beaucoup de sauce & de goût, verre de vin trop cher, en somme, expérience très médiocre.

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4.0

this is my second time visiting Bello, I'm still enjoying every bite of my spaghetti, First time trying the cod, it was very delicious with the pairing sauce. I have to say my only disappointment was the Bello signature cake, not that it is not good, don't get me wrong, it is still good, but I have to say the one I had two years ago was a lot bette

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4.5

We had pasta our first visit. Very good flavours. Pasta with clams & pasta with carbonara were both excellent, our shared Caesar salad for 2 was more than enough.

The second visit I had veal with mushroom sauce. The veggies & sauce were delicious.

The service here was exceptional. We would definitely come back.

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5.0

Celebrated our 25th Anniversary at Bello last night. Couldn't have asked for a better setting, service or meal. Waitstaff were superb, with 3 of them checking on us just enough to keep the wine glasses full & whisk away unnecessary dishes. Caesar for 2 was enough for 4. The risotto with shrimp scampi was perfectly prepared & presented. & the veal scallopini was pounded thin & tender. We were full & content with a cup of coffee afterwards, but the staff surprised us with a slice of chocolate mousse pie, complete with a sparkler & "Happy Anniversary" drizzled in raspberry sauce on the plate! We thank the staff for making our evening so special & are sure to return.

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4.0

Personnel attentionné, ambiance agréable.

Nous n'avons pris qu'une escalope de veau trop cuite & la sauce n'était pas celle attendue au citron comme la recette classique. Les pâtes qui accompagnaient le plat étaient agréables ainsi que les légumes.
Donc déception pour les escalopes al Limone.

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5.0

Beautiful spot, great menu & upbeat modern vibe. We sat next to the pizza chef & enjoyed watching him (passionately) make the pies. He was so busy & focused on the task but took the time to engage us in a little conversation, & even gave me special dipping sauce (balsamic reduction) for my pizza. Everything from start to finish was perfect. Thank you Bello for a memorable meal. You must book ahead to get a seat this restaurant as it is very popular.