Cucina bella 125 North Main Street, Galena, IL 61036

"Great Italian place! We came on a Friday night without reservations, but we didn’t have to wait long to get a table. Our server brought out fresh focaccia bread with a balsamic and olive oil dip to start. It was soooo good! I could eat that all day! My husband and I each ordered entrees, so we got a large Italian salad to share. It was very good. I had the salmon special of the day, which was a Tuscan salmon with spinach and sun dries tomatoes over fettuccine. It was delicious! My husband really enjoyed his lasagna. I tried a bite, and it was very good. Our server was friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was great. We are glad we picked this restaurant for our first meal in Galena. Definitely try it out!"

"Authentic, fresh ingredients and charming location with a very friendly staff. The food was amazing, the portion size is generous. I'm looking forward to enjoying my leftovers. The Eggplant Parmesan is absolutely amazing. Not every restaurant pulls this dish off, but Cucina Bella is one of the best. Everyone in our group really enjoyed their food. This place is definitely a gem in Galena."

"Really enjoyed dinner here and this business is a great addition to Galena. We had the bruschetta, eggplant Parmesan, and chicken Marsala. All were great! Also loved the bread and the salad that came with our meals. Will be making the trip back!"

"Amazing!!! What a great addition to Galena! Let’s start with the atmosphere; clean, cozy, romantic and classic. It really does feel fresh and new. The food was really good. Large portions. I would say the bread they give you as an appetizer is in my top 5 of best Italian restaurant breads. They give you so much that for two people we didn’t finish it. The menu is unique, fresh, homemade and pretty big. The Old Fashioned is amazing and highly suggest. We will be back and take friends and family here as well."