People have been rocketing to Bella Luna Restaurant in Jamaica Plain to savor out of this world food since 1993. Step through the door and enter a dimension filled with bold colors, enticing scents, and whimsical art that together create "a feast for the senses" (Steve Morse, Boston Globe). Star lights float above the tables which are set with bright red tablecloths and playful hand drawn plates. "The food, however, is what really makes Bella Luna shine" (Seth Donlin, Weekly Dig).
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Our Executive Chef Bella Luna is proud to introduce Executive Chef Omar J. Ramirez. This popular neighborhood dining destination has become well-known for its casual approach to high-end food. Bella Luna enters a new era with this young visionary at its culinary helm. "Chef Ramirez has studied among the best and brightest in the world," notes owner Katherine Mainzer, "and we are thrilled to introduce his artistry to Boston." Chef Ramirez, a native of Jamaica Plain, has built an impressive career in 24 years. He began cooking in restaurants at the age of 12, and has traveled and worked throughout the United States gaining knowledge of different regional foods along the way. He has earned a Bachelors and Associates degree from Johnson & Wales, worked under Chef Todd Richter at the four-star Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina, and was certified in Viennoisserie (French Pastry) at the San Francisco Baking Institute. At the World Pastry Forum in Las Vegas, Ramirez studied with Albert Adria, Pastry Chef for El Bulli, currently the hottest restaurant in the world. Returning to Boston, Ramirez apprenticed at Clio under Chef Ken Oringer. Ramirez plans to re-define Bella Luna's classic Italian food by adding a modern spin. He uses only the freshest seasonal ingredients, striking a balance between simplicity and sophistication by keeping the focus of any plate on a few select flavors. Ramirez's democratic philosophy towards dining fits perfectly with Bella Luna's reputation as a restaurant where all are welcome. "Everybody should be able to experience cutting edge fine dining," states Ramirez, remembering days when he had to save up in order to dine at downtown restaurants. "Excellent food can be affordable AND served in a casual friendly atmosphere." |
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Seating Bella Luna does not accept reservations. Also, please note that during peak hours Bella Luna can"not accommodate groups of 6 or more. We do accept reservations and large groups at the Milky Way which serves Bella Luna's full menu. To make a reservation, organize a party or plan a wedding at the Milky Way, please contact our parties and reservations manager, call 617-524-3740 ext. 12. |
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Taco Happy Hour Bella Luna and the Milky Way Present: Taco Happy Hour Wed Nights 5pm-8pm (Bella Luna), 6pm-8pm (Milky Way) Fresh Corn Tortilla Tacos; Al Pastor, Lobster, Shrimp, and Veggie "t's not often that an event, by its very existence, gives the lie to two powerful stereotypes about a place. But in a city known for neither its happy hours nor its tacos, Bella Luna's Taco Happy Hour does just that." Check out the full review from Bostonist.com! |
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