Bella Milano, Edwardsville - Lewis and Clark Trail Experience

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TEMPORARY Hours: Sun-Thu 11-9pm | Fri & Sat 11-9pm for Curbside Pickup/Delivery/Patio Dining [Dinner begins at 3pm] Holiday Hours: Christmas Eve – 11am-4pm Christmas Day – CLOSED New Year’s Eve – 3-10pm New Year’s Day – 3-9pm Memorial Day – CLOSED Independence Day – CLOSED Labor Day – CLOSED Thanksgiving Day – CLOSED

(618) 659-2100

lat: 38.7897461 long: -89.9800685

Whether it be hiking or biking the extensive Edwardsville trail system, watching a ball game in St. Louis, or touring the idyllic Southern Illinois campus, weary travelers and locals have one thing in common. The appetite to visit Bella Milano for the savory Italian flavors offered on their wide-ranging menu.

There is an immeasurably wholesome and friendly sense that one feels at Italian restaurants, and that remains a constant here. Greeting visitors with a smile and a swift sequence to the dining area (or pickup line), the Bella Milano staff knows customer service.

With a menu that includes the Italian fixtures such as chicken parmigiana, fettuccine alfredo, spaghetti & meatballs, and Bella signatures including seafood ravioli, citrus/honey glazed chicken, and Cajun gouda chicken, Bella Milano strikes a perfect balance for any taste. There are even options for picky eaters, with items like pizza, chicken strips, or hamburger.

Bella Milano has a charming atmosphere that is perfect for a date night or a family dinner. For special events or celebrations, they even offer private dining. With the options and ambience of an upscale restaurant and the pricing of a bar-n-grille, Bella Milano offers the perfect balance.

An excellent fit for a family dinner, party, or date night, Bella Milano is an easy option for anyone.

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Site of the Week: Travelers’ Rest Step Into His

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During Lewis and Clark’s time, the area was an important meeting place for Indigenous tribes, with open meadows, dense forests, and the nearby Lolo Creek providing fresh water and resources. Today, the landscape remains much the same, offering visitors a glimpse into the past.
Fun fact: During the summer of 2002, archaeologists unearthed a trench latrine containing traces of mercury, fire hearths, and remnants of lead used for firearm maintenance and production. This discovery established Travelers’ Rest as the only known campsite along the Lewis and Clark Trail with physical proof of the expedition’s stay.

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