Metro-east restaurant to offer free desserts, buy-one-get-one specials, other discounts
Bella Milano in Edwardsville celebrates its 20th anniversary this fall, and the milestone includes plenty of discounts, special pricing for entrées, sweet freebies and more over the next couple of months.
Festivities kick off at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, with a rededication and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Edwardsville restaurant, according to a media release.
Bella Catering will serve complimentary drinks and appetizers during the event. Guests who stay for dinner afterwards will receive 20% off their meals.
Special 20th anniversary-themed offers over the next couple of months will include $20 chicken entrées, 20% off entire checks, free dessert and more for E-Club members, stated the release.
In September, a 20% discount will apply to all carryout orders. Diners can enjoy exclusive “Retro Dishes” – previously featured menu items that will return for a limited time.
Guests will have more tasty deals in October with a buy one, get one offer of a complimentary entrée with the purchase of an entreé at regular price, stated the release.
In addition – and good news for whiskey fans – Bella Milano will receive its Buffalo Trace Single Barrel Bourbon and will celebrate with a launch party where folks can buy bottles and sample the bourbon in a cocktail party atmosphere.
On Friday, Nov. 10, the celebration hits its peak with a party at The Leclaire Room in Edwardsville.
The event at 600 Troy Road will feature The Robert Perry Band. Appetizers and bar service will be provided by Bella Catering.
More details will be available closer to the November event date.
About Bella Milano Edwardsville
The concept for Bella Milano was developed by friends Sam Guarino and Craig Kalogerou, who wanted to “create an intimate dining atmosphere with elevated service” that was family-friendly and suitable for various budget types, stated the release.
Bella Milano opened at 1063 S. State Route 157, Edwardsville, Dec. 3, 2003.
A second location opened in Springfield (4525 Wabash Ave.) in fall 2005. A third location, 455 Regency Park, O’Fallon, opened in May 2012.
Guarino died in March 2020. His wife, Debbie, co-owns the restaurant with Kalogerou. Guarino’s son, Tom Guarino is the director of sales and hospitality for the restaurants.
Hours in Edwardsville and Springfield are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
O’Fallon hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Indoor dining, curbside pickup and carryout options are available in Edwardsville and O’Fallon.
Dinner service starts at 3 p.m. at all locations.
For more information about Bella Milano, visit bellamilanos.com.
This story was originally published September 8, 2023 at 7:25 AM.
