Nettie Bells Soul Food Catering — Local services in Somerville

Everything she makes is seasoned or cooked in a way that is better than you have ever had it before. I can tell you that. No matter what it is, or how simple of a thing it is, you will be in disbelief that it tastes so much better than you expect it to. Even simple sides such as green beans. You think you've had green beans before. You think you know how they taste. You are wrong. Out of any travel experience I have had, this place is the one that just blows my mind every time I eat the food. It really is astounding. I find it difficult to put into words just how impressive her food is. I am always shaking my head in disbelief when I try a new dish. "WHY?? HOW can this (insert dish here) taste so good, and be so much better than I've ever had it before??". This review is not hyperbole....

When I was growing up, this was called home cooking:D. To cook food with this much flavor and to cook it to this level of perfection requires the secret ingredient. It takes love. Thank you, Ma'am, for sharing your love with your customers.

Just finished eating a wonderful meal of Smothered Chicken, Greens, Pinto Beans, Cornbread, Mashed Potatoes and Macaroni and Cheese. Topped off by some of the most wonderful Fried Apples I have ever tasted. Ms. Nettie is an AWESOME cook and a dear, dear Lady. God fearing and filled with love. I got to close my eyes and travel back to my childhood today. So much like Mother's home cooking. Thank you, Ms. Nettie, for sharing your table with us. Saving the cornbread...

Nettie Bells is what real soul food is all about. Fresh, perfectly cooked, and made with love and pride. Great conversation, generous portions, and very reasonable pricing. It was a joy to eat family recipes that you know have been passed down for many generations. Places like this are few and far between these days. For the price of a meal at the drive thru you can get some real food! Do yourself a favor and...