Our Story

Striving to be the best breakfast restaurant in Covington, Mattina Bella is so named because it means “beautiful morning”. Mattina Bella is the quintessential neighborhood breakfast spot and much more. It is one of the quaint little “gems” that are getting harder to find. Today it is a fact that the breakfast meal is being eaten out more than ever before, the new favorite segment of the restaurant landscape. Breakfast has become the darling of every restaurant type in existence, from fast food restaurants to grocery stores to gas stations. “Grab ‘n Go” is the marketing mantra that most use to describe their offerings. The other end of the spectrum is the high-end brunch spot with its trendy offerings along with its exotic price tags. Mattina Bella reflects more of the disappearing genre of the neighborhood breakfast spot. It is a place that offers more than just a great meal. It also has an intangible offering, a vibe, the place where many busy weekday workers and relaxed retirees like to start their day. They claim it as “their place” which they frequent almost every day, rain or shine. They like to grab their favorite tables and request their familiar servers to wait on them. Mattina Bella offers a sense of belonging and being a part of their community. It is a place to eat breakfast, to talk over business or politics or sports, or just to experience a place of comfort and familiarity. Hospitality and acceptance define the ambiance.

Mattina Bella endeavors to be the place that consistently serves the best food, breakfast or lunch. The menu includes all the great traditional breakfast plates as well as some indulgent brunch choices. It serves weekday lunch specials and a selection of Italian entrees. It is also the weekend place for families. Parents can treat their children to pancakes while they can enjoy something special. 

RICCOBONO FAMILY — FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED RESTAURANT

Mattina Bella is owned and operated by Vincent and Debbie Riccobono. The Riccobono family has been serving breakfast in and around New Orleans since the 1960’s. Breakfast is their “thing”, not just an add-on.  Mattina Bella has been repeatedly rated as the Best Breakfast Restaurant on the Northshore by Tom Fitzmorris, New Orleans’ premier food critic and the architect of the Blue Crab Benedict, our most popular brunch dish.

“Mattina Bella is a reflection of our great city of Covington by holding on to the charm of the past and blending with all the fresh and current things of the present. We always work really hard behind the scenes to make your dining experience with us enjoyable. We invite you to come and sit down, to relax and enjoy some great food served with large portions of hospitality. Hope to see you soon.”