My husband is a military brat. From Hawaii, to Greece, to Italy, he's been all over the world. For our first wedding anniversary he wanted Italian food. Growing up in Italy most of his life I knew he'd be disappointed in a chain restaurant. I planned on making the trek across the river to the Hill. Then I remembered Bella Milano - right here in my own backyard.
I researched the restaurant on-line, because he was really anxious for some osso buco. Unfortunately, it wasn't on their menu. We gave it a shot anyway.
Quite honestly, I was pleasantly surprised. They promise a "Taste Of The Hill", and they delivered. I had sea scallops seared in a lemon white wine butter sauce. My husband went with the veal parmigiana, and actually liked it.
The atmosphere was also very nice. For a busy restaurant it was surprisingly quiet and romantic. Our server was absolutely phenomenal as well.
Bella Milano truly shows what great restaurants you can find on the east side of the might Mississippi.
Bella Milano
1063 South State Route 157
Edwardsville, IL 62025
618-659-2100
www.bellamilanos.com
About the Author: Kristina Pratt is a REALTOR® with Goshen Realty Group at RE/MAX Preferred Partners in Edwardsville, Illinois. She and Nancy Milton help their customers buy and sell homes and investment properties in St. Louis' Illinois suburbs of Madison and St. Clair counties with special emphasis on the communities of Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Maryville, Collinsville and Troy. For more information, visit their web site at http://www.GoshenRealtyGroup.com or e-mail Kristina@GoshenRealtyGroup.com
