Bella Cibo Specialty Bakery

10/22/08

Awesome Italian Creme Cake!!!

by Terri77014 at Citysearch

We recently ordered a Bella Cibo cake for our monthly office Birthday gathering, and WOW!!! Everyone loved it, and were coming back for more!!! Some were even taking slices home. At the end of the day, there was none left... and we usually end up tossing our "regular" cakes. We will definitely order from them again!!! Several of the girls here in the office say they are going to have Bella Cibo do their child's first year Birthday Cake.

• Pros: Delicious cake!! Great decorations!!
• Cons: NONE -

08/25/08

Cake Fell Apart

by Jessicafred1118 at Citysearch

I don't understand how this place has so many good reviews. I just ordered a cake from them and picked it up on 8/23/08. It was a Graduation cake for my boyfriend who just graduated from college and we were having the party that night at a restaurant. When I picked it up I was charged more than I had been quoted for over the phone but I paid it to avoid confrontation. I told Bridgett that we were taking it to a restaurant at 7 PM and asked if it needed to be refrigerated until then and she said no it will be fine. I took it to my apartment and put it on the counter. We left a few hours later and not 2 minutes after being in the car the top layer had completely shifted off of the bottom layer and had become a huge mess. By the time we got to the restaurant (which was only 15 minutes away) the cake was a wreck. I couldn't even put it out and definitely could not serve it. the cake was poorly put together, it's not like we were driving crazy or making a lot of turns. I am still so upset over the whole experience. Oh and when I contacted them about it they said they could not give a refund because they cannot control gravity or physics. So I am out $125 and have nothing to show for it.

• Cons: The whole experience

06/16/08

Best Wedding Caterer

by AnnieMundy at Citysearch

Bella Cibo catered my wedding. Food was fabulous. Fruit Tray was not the same old mellon & grapes. Berries and kiwi and pineapple were among the wonderfully displayed fresh fruit. Also, when we ran out of pasta, miraculously, they were prepared to fix a whole other tray so that no one went hungry. I don't even think they ever charge me for it. Our cakes were wonderful. My wedding cake matched my accessories (flower basket, ring pillow, etc.) to a tee. Grooms cake was the best German Choc. ever! Thanks to Bella Cibo, we were able to afford and feed 200 people.

05/19/08

great customer service & great cakes

by sas77 at Citysearch

Just recently bought a cake there for my b-day & even though a bit pricy I loved the decoration on my cake, was a defently a big talk on my party everyone loved it. The taste was good probably not so good for the price, but still good. The people that work there were very friendly & that with a great makes u wanna come back.

• Pros: great decorations, very friendly people
• Cons: a bit pricy

10/03/07

good tasting cake, but not so appealing decorations

by checkerhead at Citysearch

i ordered a birthday cake here after reading the wonderful reviews, but it was somewhat of a disappointment......the marble cake was delicious, but the decoration looked like something i could've done at home myself! i had requested two specific colors of icing, but they decided to use the colors of their choice! i was not at all impressed with the cake when i first saw it, but being that it was already paid for and i needed it that night i went with it anyway.....don't know if i'd ever return....cake was good, but they definitely need a new cake decorator!

• Pros: good cake
• Cons: ugly decorations, don't follow customer request on orders

08/29/07

Best Carrot Cake EVER

by fadeintoblue at Citysearch

Bella Cibo is without a doubt the finest bakery in all of Houston. The Carrot Cake alone is worth the drive and if you pick up some cookies, fruit tarts or any of the other wonderful items you will not be disappointed.

• Pros: Incredible Baked Goods
• Cons: Hidden location

Custom-made, individually prepared cakes and bakery creations made entirely from scratch for special occasions or catering services for something fun.

by Contributor at Citysearch

In Short
Named for the Italian phrase for "beautiful food," expect your next catered fare to provide sumptuous homemade dishes. Standouts on the catering menu include meat or vegetable lasagna, classic pasta dishes, quiches, and creative salads and sandwiches ideal for business luncheons. A particular customer favorite are the gourmet bakery items including biscotti, tiramisu and cannoli, specialty cookies by the dozen, petits fours, brownies, pastries, cheesecakes and tarts. Popular cakes include Italian crème, German chocolate, carrot and luscious lemon.

07/09/07

Absolutely beautiful cakes!

by hannah530 at Citysearch

Bella Cibo recently did the most beautiful birthday cake for my 4 year old daughter. It was a Little Mermaid cake and was just wonderful. (There's actually a picture of it on their website if you'd like to see it...) My little girl was SO excited when she saw it and everyone at the party commented on how beautiful it was. When the time came to cut the cake I think everyone commented even more. It was one of the best cakes I've ever eaten. The cake was moist and the icing not too sweet. Just perfect. We had a couple of pieces left over and usually I would've just thrown them away... but not this time. We wrapped it up and took it home! Oh, and to top it off... the owner, Bridget, actually delivered the cake. That was such a huge help. I would highly recommend Bella Cibo to anyone looking for a beautiful and delicious cake. I've already looked at the other pictures on the cake gallery on their website and have the one picked out for our next birthday party. Bella Cibo, if you're reading this... Thank you for making my little girl's birthday so special! Keep up the good work!!!

• Pros: Beautiful cakes that taste great too!
• Cons: The 2 pounds I probably gained from eating too much cake!

06/21/07

Simply Delectable

by phoenix13 at Citysearch

I have had the pleasure of sampling many of the selections that Bella Cibo has to offer and all have been simply scrumptious. Everything has been fresh with exceptional presentation. The cakes in particular are moist and light. While they are all outstanding, my favorites are the Italian Creme Cake and the German Chocolate Cake. The Italian cuisine is also something that has to be commended. I am a huge lasagna fan and Bella Cibo makes some of the best I have ever tasted. It's rich and savory with a tremendous amount of flavor, just like lasagna should be. You should also try the quiche. It's wonderfully seasoned and the crust is light and fluffy. If you are looking for great food that is priced right, I highly recommend this little gem.

06/18/07

Here homemade really means homemade, just like Mama used to do, tastes like I am back in Italy.

by bgilvary at Citysearch

I live in California, and have sampled some of the many bakeries here, none can compare with this little gem, I found in Houston. Bridget is delightful, and eager to please. Your wish is her command. I tried to convince her to charge more for her scrumptious confections, which cost twice as much here. In some cases 3 times as much. She would not hear of it. The Italian Creme Cake is to die for, and the Christmas cookies, especially the Biscotti, leave you reaching for more, and buying dozens to take home. I was treated to one of her catered luncheons, which drew me to the shop. Don't walk, run to Bella Cibo for the confections, cakes, and catering treats that will keep you going back for more.

• Pros: Exceptional personal service, with attention to detail. Outstanding, beautiful, and delicious confections.