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La Bella Pizza Garden is a four star restaurant in Chula Vista. This is a great place. It's known for its pizza.
2.0 of 5 stars.
so many people have told me how much they love this place, but just dont see it. not being a chula vista native i seem to forget the fact that its a landmark. but thats it! they got a new arcade...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love cheese. that being said, i probably don't need to say more. they do not skimp on the cheese. the food is good, over the years we have gotten most of the menu delivered at some point or another....
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome place to hang out with your buddies! If you're looking for a place with a good atmosphere for your buddies or your family La Bellas is the place. However....I do have a small complaint. I have...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the food is great! The atmosphere is fun, and the prices are reasonable. I had a great time here.
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Bella's has been an institution for about as long as there's been a Chula Vista. Maybe longer. You will not be getting the finest authentic regional specialties here; you'll be having what my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The game room is like a poor man's Dave N Busters, the pool is horrendously expensive for a bunch of low rate tables that are always covered with people either sitting on the rails or spilling beer on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its a good place to go if you wanna chill when you dont have anything to do because everyone is welcome haha. They serve beer, and they have pool... even though its expensive.. but whenever i have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Bellas is an awesome place to go have a bunch of pitchers of beer and some good pizza... lol It's definitely a great place to go with friends. There are plenty of tables and with the addition of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The pizza is great..the lasagna is great...great beer selection...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to La Bella's for YEARS so I'm not sure if it's because it's that good, or out of habit. The food is good, but just good. (Skip the spaghetti.) In the last year or so we've been...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great pizza, buttered crust, good sauce.. The new game place they built is a nice place for a younger crowd. Best place for ordering to go, never had to wait around.. perfect for the limited parking.
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll keep this one short and wont bore you with my "Back in Nam" stories. This place is legit! Pizza is Delicious, the staff is friendly, the place is a little Erie. Kinda reminds me of the Brady...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always love visiting locally owned restaurants. La Bellas has been a fixture of Chula Vista since 3rd Avenue was hopping. It's La Bellas that keeps 3rd Ave hopping now. They have made huge changes...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Bella Pizza Garden is a tale of two restaurants. We parked in front of what seemed to be the front entrance. Some street side tables, a front counter and a packed room of customers ( a good sign!)....
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I just wished Yelp had 1/2 star ratings. I rather give this place 1 1/2 stars but I was being nice because of all the beautiful guys working behind the counter. Disclaimer: My family and friends are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a neighbrohood hangout and very popular because it is very reasonable and offers decent value.It really is a middle of the road place.Nothing really great, nothing really bad.It caters...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Im a big fan of this place, probably because I grew up in CV and came here a lot as a youngster. They have delicious pizza, nice and cheesy just how i like it and the crust is very good. I always...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
These folks really have THE best pizza in town. They've been around for over 50 years and they know what they're cookin' but when it comes to customer service, I'm afraid I can't say the same. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've come twice to La Bella, and this is a great spot to have a B-day party, Goodbye Party or just a Party with your friends. That's one of the main reasons to be a fan, the possibility to be with a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife's co-worker was celebrating her son's birthday party and my wife thought it'd be fun to attend. I wasn't too thrilled about it. At first, when I found out it was going to be held at La...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was under the impression that this place was new, until I was informed that it has been there for many, many years. I don't know how I've never seen or even heard of this place until now. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We actually ate in the La Bella Cafe & Games, buliding next to the original restaurant.First time ever eating here and I've been a CV resident for 11 years. Went with friends and our kids for dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
better than delivery ;p
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK....truthfully, probably the best tasting pizza in the vicinity. Good atmosphere, great location. I've been going here since I can remember. Its a family tradition. But some of the employees,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I'm in Chula Vista and want pizza...I mean REAL pizza, I visit La Bella Garden Pizzeria. The whole atmosphere here is amazing. You have televisions all over tuned in to different sporting...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the pizza is the shit and they have good beer for you to get your fade on
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Bella's is a gem of a family run Italian restaurant located south of San Diego, in Chula Vista. I used to live in Coronado and every Friday I would cross the bridge for my weekly fix of meatballs,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friends & I have been coming here for years. We always order the same thing: pepperoni pizza, hot wings, full order of lasagna and garlic bread with a pitcher of root beer. This place has been...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always crave la bella's fettuccini alfredo pasta w/ chicken... in fact, im craving it now. I dont even need a menu when i go here because I always order the same. The place in itself is a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I crave La Bella's from time to time. It's delicious once it hits your lips. But it does tear one's stomach up. Everything I've ordered I've enjoyed so I can't complain. And the prices are very good!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't really care for their pizza...however the artery clogging Pastrami sandwich with melted cheese and pickles is the best thing E V E R !
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
like many of the reviewers i've been coming to la bellas for years, but now that i don't live in chula vista anymore, i don't ever have to come back.don't get me wrong, their pizza is pretty good. in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
very good pizza, a good place to bring people from out of town or are new to CV
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, this place got a lot of four stars from other Yelpers...really? Four stars? I'm in awe because I don't get it., but I commend La Bella's for being in business for as long as it has. I used to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know.. I know it can be kinda ghetto at times.. But this is the G spot man. Bring your homies, your girls, your friends, your family WHATEVER this place has been the same for years! I love pizza....
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has been doing business for over 50 years now. We had the works pizza, lasagna and shrimp alfredo. The place is very well decorated and you can see how this place has been a part of Chula...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hey I am from the South Bay and there is not much pizza joints out here then Pizza Hut, Dominoes or La Bella's...yeah!I have been going here for years. True the service sucks. I will admit to that,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
On my birthday out of all the places there is and of all the foods available, I decided to go eat italian. I chose to eat at La Bella's Pizza. My family and I ate there once before and I honestly can...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My peeps and I have been going there since high school. . .ummm, that was almost 20 years ago. But since Papa Tony's passing (R.I.P. and respect!) things have changed. I decided to order by phone this...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
La Bella's. Grazi! La Bella's is it. They recently expanded and now there are 2 entrances one on 3rd avenue and the other on the side next to 711. I hadn't been to La Bella's in so long but one...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let me preface my review by saying I was born and raised in Chula Vista, and it was my primary residence for 27 years 6 months and 24 days, but who's counting?That being said, the 3rd Avenue district...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
CHEAP and GOOD italian food. Have been going there for years. The service is spotty, sometimes great, sometimes bad. Food is good and portions are very large (I'd recommend just getting a half size)....
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to confess, I've only eaten a calzone here. But after having a couple since I've been working in Chula Vista, I had to rave about how good they were. Even the small size was HUGE, and if I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to La Bella's for practically my entire life, at least 20 years. I have to say, with the death of the owner Papa it has gone seriously downhill. They raised the prices and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a sit down, talk smack over Italian food on a budget kinda place. Having grown up in SD and been going to La Bella's since I don't even remember it does have a warm greasy spot in my heart....
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks, fellow Yelpers, for helping me find a tasty, satisfying, and reasonably priced dinner during Comic Con. I always thought people who ate pizza with a knife and fork were prissy; but my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe a 2.5, but man, something about this place did not sit well with me.After hearing about this place from some fellow yelpers, I decided to check this place out. My wife was coming home late from...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place reminds me of soccer banquets and track banquets! :) since like 12! woooo and they had an arcade! gyeah! get em!
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
About five years ago a friend and I were in Chula Vista trying to figure out where we were going to eat. He says "hey how about La Bella's"?I told him I've never been and He Says "whaaaaaaat you've...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rockin" place to end your night - open late so that you can stretch your day. The place was built JUST after the dinosaurs got killed off, so they have a long history and a story to go with it. After...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't want to be deceiving with my 5 stars, because this place is more on the run of the mill side like Teej said, but I loved it! I wasn't in the mood for pizza when I arrived, but luckily they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like La Bella. I even drove from Del Cerro to Chula Vista at 11pm last month just to pick up food here. Let me start by saying this: I'm not classy. Surprise. So this kind of place is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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You can't go wrong at La Bella's. From their subs and sandwiches, to their pastas, pizzas and drinks. La Bella's is a great value, serving good quality food. Try the stuffed manicotti or the lasagna for a real...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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The family specials makes this a place particualarly suited to large familes. The family specials come with lots of quality food for a great price. They have a huge banquet room upstairs for partys.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I came here was when I was 6 vears old. That was in 1982. So my review may be a bit biased in that my childhood memories of pizza and fried mozzarella sticks hold a special place in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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I love everything about this place its is a family friendly restaurant and they serve up the best cheesy bread:) I go here for family birthdays and special occasions because the price is great.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a great place for some late-night (especially after a baseball game) pizza and beer. classic american-style pan pizza with ridiculous amounts of cheese and generous amounts of toppings. the crust is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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This place is just your average pizza joint the wait is long pizza average wait staff is friendly ye
kudzu.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best pizza ever!! This pizza is finger licking good. Too bad I'm 6 hours away :-( This is a mama and papa's joint (very big mama and papa's joint..lol)They've been in business for over 50 years so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
La Bellas, La Bellas, La Bellas!! Uh...t.his place is the "SPOT". The place to be for cold beer & pizza-yum yum! A lot of locals & regulars normally come here! Especially during football season;...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I apologize in advance for any visual that comes to your mind after reading the following: It's pizza places like this that make you want to yak at the very thought of Pizza Hut, Domino's, Papa Johns...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in Chula Vista my whole life, for anybody who's not from CV La Bella's is a hole in the wall. I was pretty hesitant at first to eat here simply because it gets so packed with people. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friends forced me to go here one night, and we still go every now and then. The pizza's good, and I don't drink beer (I hear that combo tastes great? Woe is me.). Service is okay, I had to keep...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in Chula Vista/Eastlake/Rancho Del Rey for almost 2 years, and I've never been to La Bella Pizza. Apparently, that's a travesty to some people. The boy got a home run today, so we decided...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're from Chula Juana, you know about La Bella's pizza. It's carpet-covered walls adorned with restaurant memories and local sports show it's age (and history). Depending on who you get, the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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Great pizza and good beer. The rest of the food isn't great and the service is hit or miss. They have a cool bar section and Tuesday is local beer night.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a cool old school type place in downtown Chula Vista. I wouldn't call the food Italian but Italian-American. The pizza is extra cheesy and decent, the calzones are a little bread-y but very...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow we go way back with La Bellas. We moved to Chula Vista in 1969 and started coming here soon after. I can remember my favorite sister Beckie bringing me here before I could drive. We always ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When we asked our San Diego friend to take us to a good pizza place, she took us here. When she told us there was a reservation list, I started to think I was under dressed, but when we arrived, it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A certain someone invited me to this spot for the first time and raved about it. She had mentioned that they had some seriously good wings here. And since I've been searching for a place with good...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Le Bella looks like a simple storefront pizza joint but as you explore the inside you'll find a maze of rooms that even extends upstairs. The food is decent but the service is questionable. I think we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to live down the street from La Bellas but didnt stop in until i moved! I think its a fun place to go in a group not as a date because it gets kind of noisy! I LOVE thier Cheese Fries. Thier...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Best Pizza BAR NONE! Famous for it for over 50 years.San Diego Brewers Guild affiliated now so they have THE BEST selection of locally brewed, small batch, specialty beers south of the 94. All of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My wife just finished her last final for the semester. So to celebrate my brother-in-law suggested that we visit a tasty pizza joint in old Chula. Being from the bay, I am always down to check out a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Note to the discriminating consumer: This is a nostalgic review. If you wish to get to the meat of the matter, skip to the last two paragraphs.The Raso family have been making pizza at this location...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WOW! I ate here once (Nov 07) and couldn't believe how good it was -- both the food and the service. An older couple who have been frequenting this place for years took me here for dinner. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Johnny is one cool cat, but one horrible bartender. There were a few times we had empty mugs or he'd forget to bring our beers. I drank so much that night that it was probably a good way to pace...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this rating is only for the food: their papa's favorite pizza is what keeps my roomates and i coming back again and again. sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms - simple, but enough to cause a regular...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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What can I say? I have been a patron of this family owned business for over 25 years. Unfortunately, I would have to say that the dedication to customer service and good food is gone. I placed a depos...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good pizza is hard to come by these days. This place has been in business for over half a century and has some of the best pizza around. Big servings of pasta, pizza, and yummy appetizers. Check it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy crap, I was surprised by how much I liked this place.La Bella is a very regular, rather run of the mill pizzeria in the middle of old downtown Chula Vista. There is ridiculously cheap beer,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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What can I say about La Bella's? The Management were uncaring and lazy, one of the managers who was off was at the bar drunk. Unprofessional. The Cashiers were goofing off and not helping customers an...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, even the best decor and the nicest remodeling isn't what keeps a restaurant popular for decades. This place is in our hearts because of the friendly atmosphere and the down-to-earth waiters....
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Very average Italian food served in a dirty, run-down building. There is hope for La Bella's - they are currently building a brand new La Bella's right around the corner. Pizzas were bland but very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My ex-girlfriend loved this place. Why? I don't know. She even had a friend who worked here and her friend said they used a lot of canned stuff and served it for dinner. Come on, I understand...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My Christmas vacation contained neither merry laughter nor jolly times. You try to stay upbeat and positive when you have ill-tempered grandparents who seem to take pleasure in delivering annual...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place once had the best Italian food in south county. The current management does not appear to care about quality anymore. The carpet on the walls give it a tacky '70s feel and with the passing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When I first moved to Chula Vista in 1979, this was the best Italian place. Sadly, it's popularity has been it's downfall. Now the only time I go there is when my wife wants a Papa's favorite pizza....
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2005
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A lot of people have told me about La Bela's. I decided to try it one day with the wife. To my surprise we went there it was crowed. There was no seating in back anywhere. We sat in front an a st...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/15/2005
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If you have read more than one review of mine, you'll see that cheese is a big deal. I like melted cheese on just about anything. Even vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower become imminently more e...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/02/2005
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While randomly driving around downtown Chula Vista, my girls and I decided to try some pizza that we heard about: La Bella Pizza Garden. It's a cozy place. Of course it gets crowded dinner, but I ca...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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chula vista village-downtown has a great pizza place where you can dine in or take out--la bella has been around for many years and aims to please. their pizza is great and the service is good. walk the...
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