Mattina Bella
COVINGTON
¤ 421 E. Gibson click for map ¤ 985-892-0708
Breakfast. Neighborhgood Cafe. Italian.
¤ Casual.
Breakfast and Lunch Tues.-Sun. ¤ AE DC DS MC V
In a great old downtown Covington building that has a history of great food, Mattina Bella is what North Shore people seem to love most: a great breakfast place. In its couple of years in business, Mattina Bella has already attracted a large following, enough to make it possible that you might have to wait a few minutes for a table for weekend breakfasts. They keep a lot of the breakfast items going through lunch, but add a full menu of salads, sandwiches, platters, and Italian specialties.Modest prices also keep the room full at all hours. It's right in the middle of Covington's antique and arts district, so after you finish your pancakes it's fun to walk around the neighborhood.

Menu
Updated February 2009.

BREAKFAST

 EGGS ANY STYLE
Two Eggs any style with grits or potatoes, biscuit or toast 4.99
with bacon, sausage, or ham 6.49 with Italian sausage 7.49
Low Carb Three Eggs any style, bacon, or sausage, sliced tomato 6.49
The Combo two eggs any style, bacon or sausage, *two buttermilk pancakes 6.49
Steak & Eggs choice 7 oz NY strip, two eggs any style, grits or potatoes, biscuit or toast 10.95

 SPECIALTY EGG DISHES
Served with breakfast potatoes
Eggs Benedict two poached eggs, English muffin, Canadian bacon, Hollandaise 9.95
Eggs Sardou two poached eggs, English muffin, Spinach Florentine, Hollandaise 10.59

 OMELETTES
Served with grits or potatoes, biscuit or toast
The Bella sauted fresh leaf Spinach, Mushrooms, & Mozzarella 8.49
California sauted Mushrooms, with sliced Avocado & Swiss 8.99
Western Ham, Onions, Bell pepper, Tomato, & Cheddar 8.49
Florentine stuffed with creamed Spinach & Artichoke, Mozzarella 8.99
Country Boy Ham, Applewood Smoked Bacon, & Cheddar 7.99
The Greek sauted fresh leaf Spinach, Tomato, Calamata Olives, Feta & Mozzarella 9.59

 BELGIAN WAFFLES
Plain baked crisp and light with whipped butter and syrup 5.49
Strawberry topped with whole berries in their own light, natural juice with a touch of sugar 6.99
Blueberry topped with our homemade blueberry compote, flecked with powdered sugar 6.99
Pecan filled and topped with toasted pecans 6.49


 PANCAKES

*available until 11 am only
Buttermilk stack of three favorites served with whipped butter and syrup 5.49
Strawberry two pancakes stuffed with strawberries, whipped butter 6.99
Blueberry two pancakes folded around homemade blueberry compote,
flecked with powdered sugar 6.99 Pecan three pancakes filled and topped with toasted pecans 6.49
Banana Nut two pecan cakes folded around sliced bananas 6.99


 JUST FOR KIDS
(12 and under only)

The Bambino One scrambled egg, 2 Bacon strips, and 4 Silver Dollar pancakes 4.95

 SIDE ORDERS   
Oatmeal 3.50
Debris biscuit 2.75
Plain Grits 1.50
Debris or cheese grits 2.00
Bacon or sausage 2.50


 WEEKDAY LUNCH

 APPETIZERS
Spinach & Artichoke Dip served with fried tortilla chips 7.49
Fried Eggplant Sticks served with marinara sauce 6.95

 SPECIALTY EGG DISHES
Served with breakfast potatoes
Eggs Benedict two poached eggs, English muffin, Canadian bacon, Hollandaise 9.95
Eggs Sardou two poached eggs, English muffin, Spinach Florentine, Hollandaise 10.59
Omelettes Available any time - Full Selection in breakfast section

 SALADS
Homemade dressings: Balsamic Vinaigrette, Ranch, Bleu Cheese, or Honey Mustard
Grilled Chicken Bella romaine & spring mix, diced apple, feta cheese, pecans, sun-dried cranberries with balsamic vinaigrette 9.59
Grilled Shrimp large grilled shrimp, romaine mix, avocado, crumbled blue cheese 10.95
Spinach Salad fresh leaf spinach, sun-dried cranberries, pecans, calamata olives, bleu cheese 8.59
Abita Fried Chicken romaine mix, avocado, cheddar & jack cheese, egg, bacon 10.59
Carolina Shrimp Salad fried shrimp, corn relish, pecans, romaine mix, and tomato 9.95
Classic Caesar romaine lettuce, homemade croutons, freshly grated romano cheese 7.59
with grilled chicken breast add 2.49 with large grilled shrimp add 3.49

 LUNCH ENTREES
Add a house salad or small caesar for 2.29
Blackened Chicken pan seared in cast iron skillet, served w/ potato & sautéd vegetable 9.95
Eggplant Parmigiana two layers of paneed eggplant with melted mozzarella, spaghetti marinara, and garlic bread 9.95

Veal Panee tender veal sauted in italian breading, spaghetti marinara, and garlic bread 10.95
Grilled Shrimp Bordelaise skewred & brushed w/ light garlic butter, & sautéd vegetable 10.95
Chicken Parmigiana paneed chicken with melted mozzarella, spaghetti, marinara sauce,

and garlic bread 10.95
Fried Shrimp large butterflied shrimp plate served w/ fries or potato salad    10.95
Chicken & Artichokes grilled breast topped w/ artichoke hearts & mushrooms, lemon butter & vegetable saute 11.95
Meatballs or Italian Sausage with spaghetti marinara sauce and garlic bread 9.95
Pecan Catfish Creole Meuniere pecan encrusted catfish filet fried crisp and golden topped w/ a creamy pecan meuniere, served with potato & sautéd vegetable 11.95

 BURGERS / SANDWICHES
Served with fries or potato salad, Substitute sweet potato fries add .79 cents
All American 8 oz. burger with choice of cheddar , jack, or swiss cheese 7.59
Bleus Burger 8 oz. burger topped with creamed bleu cheese & sliced avocado 8.99
Swiss Mushroom 8 oz. burger with sautéd mushrooms, & aged swiss 8.59
Smoke House 8 oz. burger aged cheddar, applewood smoked bacon & bbq sauce 8.59
Hickory Chicken grilled chicken breast, bbq sauce, smoked bacon, & swiss cheese 8.59
Avocado Chicken grilled chicken breast, melted swiss cheese, and sliced avocado 8.99
Po-boys Choice of: Fried Shrimp, Fried Catfish, or New Orleans style Roast Beef 9.95