Trattoria Bella Sera - El Paso

I visited this restaurant for lunch with my colleagues, and everything was amazing. The appetizer of bread served with garlic cloves and oil was delightful. My lobster soup and tilapia dish were full of flavor and reasonably priced, and the Italian soda and sweet tea were the perfect beverages to enjoy with my meal. The atmosphere and decor truly captured the feel of Italy. Thank you!

I usually order the Segovia here, and it's quite good, loaded with seafood. The calamari was served hot and crispy. My husband and I both love their Caprese salad; it’s fresh and the dressing is absolutely amazing. We returned last night and I found that the tomato soup was even better than before. However, I decided to try the Carbonara, as I had been craving it, and I was disappointed. It didn’t taste like traditional Carbonara at all—instead, it felt more like spaghetti mixed with bacon and was overly salty. The creamy egg yolk was separate from the oil, and the sauce didn’t cling to the pasta. When the waitress brought my dish, it appeared as though it had been sitting under a heat lamp for a while. The staff was very accommodating and offered to bring me another dish. I noticed the party next to us ordered Scampi, which piqued my interest, so I decided to try it since it’s one of my favorite dishes. It arrived quickly with four jumbo shrimp, but unfortunately, it wasn't what I expected. Instead of the classic white wine, garlic, lemon, and butter sauce, it was a very salty Alfredo sauce. I admit it was my mistake for not reviewing the menu more carefully. Overall, the visit last night was okay. I didn’t get the main dish I was hoping for, but our waitress provided wonderful service, and the hostess was very friendly from the moment we arrived until we left, which was a big plus.

For our entrees, my husband and I chose the lunch special lasagna, which was excellent and came out bubbling hot. My son ordered the lobster ravioli from the regular menu and absolutely loved it. My daughter had the spaghetti with two large meatballs; she found it a bit dry but still tasty. The total for the four of us was $54 before tip, which I thought was a great deal. Overall, this dining experience far exceeded that of Olive Garden. I highly recommend it!

Super nice experience for an evening dinner. The food is DELICIOUS!!! Best Italian I’ve EVER tasted, truly! (Their tiramisu and specialty desserts are amazing)

A special thank you to Jade for the great service and all the staff that made it happen for a great dinner.