Thank You & Farewell
To all of our loyal customers,
We did our best in the worst of times. We have made the decision this past weekend (November 6th) to permanently close Bella. While our plan was to hold on much longer, we simply couldn’t. With staffing shortages, long hours, the stress of covid, and time away from our family, it all was too much to carry on.
Many of you know that we were working overtime for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Like many small businesses, especially those in the hospitality industry, we not only served within our establishment as the owners, but also the managers, the cooks, register workers, and dishwashers most days, and at all hours. And while we were serving you on a Friday and Saturday night, we weren’t serving our own family, specifically our children, in the way that they deserved.
It has been a true honor and privilege to serve the St. Charles community during our years of service with DRM Cafe & Bella. Many of you have become more than just customers for us, but friends and family! We have shared great talks with you, memories, celebrations, and of course delicious food. We cannot thank you enough for all of your support and encouragement through the years, it means so very much.
We would like to thank all of the wonderful staff at Bella’s for your service and support as well. And we specifically want to thank our amazing chef Diana, who traveled with us from DRM and into Bella, running the kitchen as the most dedicated, professional, and hardworking employee we have ever had.
We will always be proud to have offered the community a taste of our traditions, culture, and passion. It was a fun and wild ride, and we are grateful for the experience and all the amazing people we met along the way.
Thank you again...you’ll be seeing us around town, enjoying time together as a family, enjoying our beautiful city... a bit (ok, a lot) more relaxed, present, and happy! We will continue to serve the community with our three residential homes located in downtown St. Charles, which is a business that the Migo family has owned and operated for over twenty-eight years. Visit our other services at Halina’s Home Care.
Best wishes to all of you during this time.
With gratitude,
Joanna & Dan Migo
Ciao, Bella!
Welcome to our new adventure—a food-focused, family friendly European bistro in the heart of Saint Charles, Illinois.
It's a kiss of French, Polish and German comfort foods, and Italian fare—c'est Bella!
Bella’s New Dinner Menu
See the delicious specialty menu our chef has prepared. Make a reservation or take it to go.
*Enjoy 10% off your take out order on Wednesday & Thursday nights when you spend over $50.00, call in and mention the promo or enter the PROMO code with our online ordering: ChowBella10 at check out. Only works with orders $50.00 or more, these two select nights only. Promo includes the discount for bottles of wine too! Does not apply to DoorDash.
Call direct for table reservations at 630-940-2882 or reserve your seats on our Google landing page.
Bella Catering
Whether you need sweets and treats from our bakery, coffee for your colleagues, or a delectable feast—Bella’s got you covered. You can order over the phone 630-940-2882 or order in person.
Sip Sip Away…with Bella’s new wine flights.
For just a moment, you can escape to Germany, the Czech Republic, France, Spain, and Italy! Join us for a red, white, or Bella blend wine flight where you can sample all of our unique imported wines and taste your way through the beautiful countries of Europe!
Bella European Bistro
European streets are dotted with bistros and bakeries where neighbors come together to share their favorite foods. At Bella European Bistro, we blend traditional recipes with local ingredients to create Old World dishes with contemporary flair. It’s the perfect place in St. Charles to stop for a pastry, pick up lunch, enjoy a unique dinner, grab a snack with the kids, and sit down and savor time with friends.
We serve Polish and German classics—with a kiss of French and a sprinkle of Italian—in an authentic bistro atmosphere.
Bella Seasonal Dinner Menu
Bella has what’s for dinner. Enjoy your favorite dish from the Bella Dinner Menu. Our menu includes seasonal ingredients, with an assortment of cuisines from Europe, and American classics…there is something for everyone in the family to enjoy! Let our chef suggest something from our always changing specials.
Diner Service is offered Wednesday-Saturday beginning at 5:00 pm for take out and dine in.
Call for reservations at 630-940-2882.
Bella at home or on the go—carry out and delivery…
Take out your Bella favorites . . .
Make a stop at Bella’s coffee counter to pick up your much needed Bella brew, or lunch on the go. Get your favorites for take out any time of the day. That’s right, your neighborhood coffee house and restaurant is now open for curbside pick-up, delivery, carryout for lunch, and weekend brunch!
Many of your favorite dishes are included on the all day menu for carry out and delivery.
Ciao, vino!
The classic Polish toast “Na zdrowie” (nah zdrō-vee-yay) means “To your health!” Bella European Bistro takes joy in offering a vibrant selection of imported wines and craft beers to pair with the best eclectic bistro food in the St. Charles–Geneva area. Bella offers a delightful variety of non-alcoholic refreshments as well, like our signature coffee and tea selections.
View our latest selection of imported wines and craft beers.
We’ll Save You a Seat
Whether you’re planning for paczki and coffee, Saturday brunch, or a hearty zapiekanka for lunch, we’ll save you a seat at our table. Located in St. Charles, Illinois near Geneva and Batavia, Bella delivers Polish and German cultural comforts that pay homage to modern American classics and… With a selection of beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks to complement your lunch, you’ll relish Bella again and again. Call us for reservations at 630-940-2882 or reserve your seats via our Google landing page.
Bon Appétit
Come in and see what Bella brings to the table…
American classic meets Old World comfort at Bella European Bistro. We’ll keep serving familiar favorites from DRM Euro Café (scratch-made pierogi anyone?) along with traditional Central European entrees, gourmet sandwiches and burgers, pizza, European pastries and coffee, dinner specials on weekends, and so much more.
Our Menus
Skip the line…
Order online …
Don’t wait for your Bella favorites and grab Bella to go. Get convenient pre ordering of all your Bella favorites, you just pick the day, the time, and the menu items... and we'll have it ready for you.
Takeout menu …
Relax with us after work or wake up with weekend specials. If you’re on the move, Bella’s effortless in-store or curbside pick-up and take out service will send you off on the right foot. If you can’t leave the office, we cater and deliver a distinct menu too.
See you soon—it’s that good.
Catering—we bring Bella to You!
Bella delivers…
We’ll bring the café to you anywhere within the St. Charles service area. We have everything from entrees for your event, a wedding meal to remember or a few lunches on the go. Whether you need sweets and treats from our bakery, coffee for your colleagues, or scratch-made snacks to impress at a party, Bella’s Catering has got you covered.
Meet Bella
“Ever since I was 7 years old, I had a passion for cooking. I used to cook for my family since I was nine and I knew that someday I would open up a restaurant. I like creating and innovating—the biggest appeal to creating dishes is that I see the end result even before I pick up a knife. I can envision the dish with all the flavors and then I build it step by step.
It was important to me to try my hand in the fine dining concept. I wanted to expand on our European cuisine by adding the imported wines and beers from various countries, in a beautiful restaurant setting. Our concept is one of a kind, and at Bella my ultimate goal is to create a European escape for each person who walks through our doors.”
—Dan Migo
“My time at Carnivale inspired me to focus on the immersive experience of a restaurant. It’s so much more than the ingredients and the food—a great restaurant taps into all five senses. It has the ability to transport you to another place and time. That's what I strive to recreate in our own establishments. At DRM I loved the energy it had, like a bustling New York style deli…and here at Bella I have enjoyed creating that chic, modern European bistro…a more refined dressed up version of our former restaurant. Both hold a unique place in my heart….great vibes, and always delicious food rich in culture and tradition!