Bello Chef's Table
$$$$ • Fine Dining, Italian, Cocktail Bar
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1200 Bison Ave, Newport Beach
(949) 520-7191
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| Monday | 5 - 9PM 11:30AM - 2PM |
| Tuesday | 5 - 9PM 11:30AM - 2PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 9PM 11:30AM - 2PM |
| Thursday | 11:30AM - 2PM 5 - 9PM |
| Friday | 5 - 9PM 11:30AM - 2PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 10PM 11:30AM - 2PM |
| Sunday | 11:30AM - 2PM 5 - 9PM |
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Bello Chef's Table is a culinary gem that offers an exceptional dining experience. The menu features authentic Italian cuisine, including homemade pastas and unique flavors. The pizza is a standout, with options like black truffle with burrata mozzarella. The Branzino is a must-order for fish lovers, with its moist and tender fish cooked in its own fish bone broth. The service is generally good, with friendly hosts and attentive servers, though some staff may focus more on wine bottles or seem distracted at times. The restaurant has an old-fashioned SoCal vibe, with echoing indoor spaces and outdoor seating that can have bugs in summer. The food tastes good overall, with flavorful pasta and al dente texture, though portions and ingredients can be a bit stingy. The Frittura di Calamari is crispy and juicy, and the Dolce Diavola pizza has flavorful toppings, though it sometimes arrives cold with a small amount of honey. The Ravioli al Granchio is delightful and full of flavor, but the sesame seeds and basil herb oil might be unnecessary. The Gemelli Pasta with Spicy Calabrian Chili is flavorful but slightly salty. The Tiramisu is creamy and indulgent. Some dishes, like the Tartufo Nero Pizza and Acqua Pazza, were disappointing, arriving cold and lacking flavor or truffle. The Panna Cotta can be liquid and hard to scoop, and the Norcia Rigatoni is plain and uninteresting in both taste and appearance. Recently, a visitor praised the restaurant for its Napoli style pizza and exceptional Margherita, noting the crust was crunchy yet chewy, with great flavor. Another guest called it the crown jewel of Italian food in Southern California, highlighting the excellent service of a staff member named Jerry, who was knowledgeable, personable, and passionate. They enjoyed the La Nostra Bolognese, Amatriciana, Ravioli al Granchio, and Tiramisu, and appreciated the wine selection. Overall, Bello Chef's Table provides a full Italian dining experience that is worth visiting, despite some inconsistencies in service and portions.