Chef Wayne Dudley
Contact
La Bella Café
La Bella Café owners
Wayne & Sarah Dudley
email
(928) 239-4198
735 N. Main St
Cottonwood
AZ 86326
map
next to the
Old Town Center
for the Arts
Hours
11 am - 9 pm
Monday - Saturday
Closed Sunday
La Bella Café
La Bella Café reviews
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Private parties and
catering available
Open Mic at the
La Bella Café
Mondays 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sarah's
Wicked Cheesecake!
Vanilla,
Chocolate-Mint,
Caramel, Strawberry,
Coffee,
Key Lime,
Blackberry &
Apple
Seasonal Cheesecake
Pumpkin,
Peppermint Stick
Tropical,
Berry & Caramel Apple
Seasonal Pies!
Apple, Pumpkin, Keylime & Pecan
Cheesecake and Pie
$20
Ask Sarah to make your
favorite cheesecake!!
24 hour advance notice
(928) 451-6102
La Bella Café
REVIEWS
July 17, 2010
Greg J - Elmhurst, IL
So there I was in Cottonwood, AZ, early evening and looking for a dinner spot before heading back to Scottsdale and eventually home to Chicago. I drove by this small, quiet-looking, warm restaurant, curiously displaying 2 outdoor tables near the curb, sort of the small family-run restaurant one would see in French towns.
OK - let's first say dinner was, for me, a unique blend of creativity, French/Italian sauces, with a real southwest/western base line of cooking style. Very nicely prepared, beautifully presented and very pleasing to the palate. Or I could just say - Wow - very nice to the eye and very good on the taste buds.
From the looks of the menu and my meal, each menu item is uniquely created by owner/chef Wayne.
Now, while the meal was excellent, what really make this dinner memorable - La Bella Cafe is a place where you will not only meet the chef, but most likely his wife, Sarah..... and not only meet them, but spend a little time chatting about the day, or Cottonwood, or the food or whatever.
I suppose, in the end, my dinner visit reminded me most of having dinner in some little bistro or family restaurant in a small Belgium or French town most patronized by locals - a brief menu, constantly being changed by chef based on a combination of the availability of ingredients and his creatively, and having dinner with a family that cares about its business and treating its customers as friends.
When I get back to Sedona, Jerome, or Cottonwood, I will make sure to have dinner with my new friends at La Bella Cafe.
May 14, 2010
Lee M - Livingston, TX
What a delightful find! The atmosphere is casual and friendly. It's a small place, but the garden patio offers additional seating. Our server (the owners' son) was attentive but not obtrusive.
We had one of the dinner specials, a chicken breast stuffed with pesto, ham, and Parmesan, topped with Alfredo sauce and drizzled with balsamic glaze. The presentation was lovely and the flavor was something special. For dessert we had strawberry cheesecake--homemade and topped with fresh, light, barely sweet whipped cream. It was different from the usual restaurant cheesecake and delicious.
Everything is freshly made, locally sourced and organic if possible, flavorful, and distinctive. The chef is willing to take special requests. The menu is not extensive, but some choices will appeal to everyone, including some limited vegan and vegetarian options.
We'll definitely be back!
Although alcohol is not on the menu, we noticed another table had brought a bottle of wine along. We didn't inquire about the corking fee. La Bella note: There is NO corking fee!
April 23, 2010
Celeste T - Redlands, CA
Wow, what an amazing meal! I was in Cottonwood AZ to see Dr. Hawkins speak and I asked the gal at the desk of the hotel where the best food in town was. She recommended La Bella and gave me directions. The little cafe is absolutely darling, it is very casual and cozy with lots of light streaming in the many windows. There is a beautiful garden for sunny day seating, but while I was there it was too cold to sit outside. I would have loved having lunch in the garden surrounded by flowers. The cozy interior was warm and comfortable.
The owner Wayne told me that everything was fresh and homemade. He was very personable and eager to make sure my meal was perfect. Menu choices included Vegan, vegetarian, as well as meat items. I choose the portabella wrap which included a delightful salad.
The salad consisted of healthy greens and the balsamic dressing was exceptionally good.
The portabella wrap was fantastic. It was filled with an abundance of mushrooms, avocados, tomatoes, feta cheese and topped with his balsamic glaze. After my first bite I was in flavor heaven. I have enjoyed many gourmet meals in my life and I can honestly say that this wrap might be one the best meals I have ever eaten. It is obvious that Wayne knows good food!
Now for the price, it was very very inexpensive. This same meal in the town I live in would have cost much much more, so I was completely surprised to pay only $10 for my tea, salad and wrap.
La Bella Cafe is a diamond in the rough. If you ever find yourself in Cottonwood AZ, Sedona, Jerome, or close by, treat yourself to a delicious meal at La Bella. I would love to have a La Bella in my town. It was easily a five star meal. Thank you
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welcome to La Bella Café
where our attitude is warm & friendly
and the food is always great!
“A menu is a guideline and not set in stone. If there is something you’d like to order that is not on our menu, I will do my best to please your taste buds! ~ Chef Wayne
Chef Wayne bio
Wayne started his career in the restaurant industry when he was a small child at his grandfather's Jim & Hilda's Restaurant in Coudersport, PA. He worked with his grandfather for 13 years and during that time also baked for local pizza restaurants.
Wayne was a Sous chef at Timeless Destination, a gourmet Italian restaurant in Wellsboro, PA
and has also studied and worked with a French chef at the Penn Wells Hotel Restaurant in Wellsboro, PA
and the Radisson Poco Diablo Hotel Restaurant in Sedona, AZ.
Wayne brings his many years of expertise to La Bella Cafe!
Lunch menu
appetizers
chicken quesadilla grilled chicken chopped and folded in a rice, wheat or flour tortilla with cheddar cheese and green chili, served with salsa sour cream or guacamole 6.99
black olive & fetta cheese bruchetta kalamata olives and fetta cheese atop bread toasted and served with a side of butter garlic sauce 5.99
hummus appetizer hummus served in an honey sourdough bread bowl and tortilla chips 6.59
salads
design your own salad ask your server for today’s selection of veggies, greens, meat, cheese and dressings (includes one meat and one cheese selection) 9.29
house salad lettuce, tomato, carrots, celery and our house balsamic dressing 4.99
wraps
ask your server for today’s selection of tortillas
hummus wrap hummus, carrots, tomato, spring mix and sprouts with an italian dressing rolled in a warm tortilla 7.99
portabella wrap portabella mushrooms, avocados, tomatoes, fetta cheese and black olives with a balsamic glaze rolled in a warm tortilla 9.79
blt wrap bacon, lettuce and tomato, with a ranch mayo rolled in a warm tortilla 7.99
all wraps can be made into a sandwich and vice-versa
add chicken, turkey or ham to any selection 2.00
sandwiches
garden club bacon, lettuce, tomato, ham, turkey, sunflower sprouts, avocado and a mayo of my design, chipotle ranch mayo 8.99
reuben corn beef or turkey, your choice, with sauerkraut, swiss cheese and homemade thousand island dressing 8.99
pesto sandwich fresh basil, pesto, tomato, avocado and sprouts, served with a side salad 7.99
all sandwiches can be made into a wrap and vice-versa
house specials
connieleemarie chicken grilled in our special blend of herbs with avocado, tomato, fetta cheese, black olives, spring mix and balsamic glaze served in a wrap 9.79
donwitch honey mustard marinated chicken breast open-faced sandwich atop kalamata olive fetta bread with avocadoes, tomatoes, spring mix, feta cheese, balsamic glaze and ranch dressing on the side 9.79
grilled portabella grilled portabella mushroom as your bun, with a bean burger in the middle, topped with roasted red peppers, fresh spinach and a balsamic glaze 9.99
smoothies & shakes
create your own smoothie blended with bananas 4.95
pick one fruit: pineapple, blueberry, strawberry, or mango
pick one juice: apple, orange, pineapple-coconut or papaya-pineapple
blueberry vanilla date shake frozen bananas, blueberries and dates blended with homemade almond or whole milk 4.95
vanilla date shake frozen bananas, vanilla, and dates blended with homemade almond or whole milk 4.95
the mary shake apple, pineapple, orange juice and coconut-pineapple juice 5.95
beverages
ask your server for today’s selection
specialty & house coffee
hot or iced tea
hot chocolate
whole milk
soda
fresh-squeezed juices
choose your own juice combination ask your server for today’s selection 4.95
carrot, apple & ginger or celery juice 4.95
desserts
ask your server for pastry chef Sarah’s selection of the day
Dinner menu
served
5 - 8pm
Please call for reservations (928) 451-6102
appetizers
chicken quesadilla grilled chicken chopped and folded in a rice, wheat or flour tortilla with cheddar cheese and green chili, served with salsa sour cream or guacamole 6.99
black olive & fetta cheese bruchetta kalamata olives and fetta cheese atop bread toasted and served with a side of butter garlic sauce 5.99
hummus appetizer hummus served in an honey sourdough bread bowl and tortilla chips 6.59
dinners
served with a salad, ask your server for today’s fresh dressings
la bella flatiron steak served with a roasted red pepper mushroom brandy cream sauce with a side of roasted garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables 16.99
stuffed chicken breast spinach and swiss cheese stuffed chicken breast with lemon cream sauce served with garlic ranch potatoes and veggies 15.99
stuffed pork tenderloin spinach and sun-dried tomato stuffed pork loin with a brandy cream sauce served with a vegetable risotto 16.99
fettuccine alfredo home-made alfredo sauce with fettuccine and served with vegetables 13.99
add 2.00 for chicken or shrimp
almond crusted trout trout breaded with almonds and topped with a clarified butter, served with roasted garlic and vegetable risotto
ask your server for today’s market price
vegan portabella bean burger sandwich grilled portabella mushroom as your bun, with a bean burger in the middle, topped with roasted red peppers, fresh spinach, vegetable risotto and a balsamic glaze 17.99
salads
design your own salad ask your server for today’s selection of veggies, greens, meat, cheese and dressings (includes one meat and one cheese selection) 9.29
house salad lettuce, tomato, carrots, celery and our house balsamic dressing 4.99
Free delivery in Cottonwood
We use all organic vegetables and meats when available
La Bella Café will cater your next party!
please plan your menu 2 weeks in advance with Chef Wayne
Call for Cooking Class schedule
(928) 451-6102
Eating raw or undercooked meats and fish
can be hazardous to your health.
Cooking Classes
private or group classes
Call to schedule a class in how to cook your favorite meal!
(928) 239-4198
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