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Anatra e Fichi Focaccia
Braised duck and fig jam with goat cheese.
- 10.99
Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, fresh basil leaves and vine-ripened beefsteak tomatoes with a drizzle of pesto.
- 10.99
Carpaccio
Best in Tampa! Marinated paper-thin tenderloin served chilled with caponata aioli: A blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, finely chopped eggplant, roasted red pepper, garlic, olives, capers and basil. Topped with shaved parmesan and a sprinkling of cracked pepper and parsley. Served with garlic butter croutons.
- 14.99
Formaggio al Forno
Baked goat cheese in reduced bruschetta sauce; served with wedges of toasted garlic bread for dipping.
- 10.5
Arancini
Creamy risotto, porcini mushroom, prosciutto and peas formed into balls and filled with mozzarella, then lightly breaded and deep fried. Served with reduced bruschetta sauce for dipping.
- 8.99
Rolatini Melanzane
Lightly breaded baked eggplant filled with prosciutto, sweet ricotta and smoked mozzarella. Served in a pool of reduced bruschetta sauce.
- 9.99
Scampi Scampi
Shrimp sautéed with garlic, scallions, crushed red pepper and tomatoes; reduced in a dry vermouth and shrimp-stock sauce. Served with buttery croutons for dipping.
- 10.99
Fritti di Calamari
Calamari dusted in seasoned flour and deep fried; served with reduced bruschetta sauce.
- 10.99
- 17.99
Bruschetta
"brew SKet' tah." In Italian, 'ch' is generally pronounced 'k, ' as in 'Chianti'. The Neopolitan version of classic Roman garlic bread. Slices of bread brushed with olive oil and toasted dark on the grill; topped with our fresh bruschetta sauce of diced plum tomatoes, garlic, onions, parsley and basil.
- 5.99
Panna D'aragosta
Creamy lobster bisque with flavors of saffron, tarragon and thyme; topped with puff pastry and baked. Finished table side with a garnish of caviar and sour cream. (Cup size is bisque only).
- 6.99
- 9.99
Pasta e Fagioli
Classic Italian pasta and bean soup with bacon, onion, ham, celery, garlic and tomato.
- 5.25
- 7.5
Zuppa D'asparagi
A creamy asparagus soup without the cream. Made with house-made vegetable stock and topped with mascarpone cheese.
- 5.25
- 7.5
Tortellini in Brodo
House-made chicken stock with cheese tortellini; finished with a dusting of freshly grated parmesan.
- 5.25
- 7.5
Melanzane
Fresh eggplant, calamata olives, capers and red onion with Romano and fresh mozzarella.
- 13.99
Meatball
Bella's hand-made meatballs, onions and sweet peppers with mozzarella.
- 13.99
Pollo e Formaggio
Oak-fire roasted chicken with fresh spinach leaves, fontina cheese, artichoke hearts and diced ripe tomato.
- 12.99
Margherita
Mozzarella, parmesan and tomato sauce with fresh basil. The closest thing to an "American" pizza.
- 10.99
Genoa
Rich and flavorful, with pesto, ricotta, romano and mozzarella. A great appetizer for a small group, or a meal in itself.
- 11.5
- 3.5
Pazzo Pazzo
Italians would call this a "crazy crazy" pizza: Too many ingredients! But we Americans love it. Pepperoni, sausage, pepperoncini, onions and mushrooms topped with mozzarella.
- 14.99
Tre Funghi
Porcini, portobello and button mushroom mix with asiago and mozzarella.
- 10.99
Create Your Own Pizza or Calzone
With mozzarella and pizza sauce plus any three of the following. Anchovy, Artichoke Hearts, Asiago, Bacon, Basil, Broccoli, Capers, Fontina, Fresh Mozzarella ($2), Goat Cheese ($2), Grilled Chicken, Ham, Italian Sausage, Meatballs, Mushrooms, Olives, Onions, Parmesan, Pepperoncini, Pepperoni, Pesto, Prosciutto ($2), Ricotta, Romano, Spinach, Sun-dried Tomato, Tomatoes, Daiya vegan cheese ($1.75).
- 12.99
Bella's Famous Chopped Salad
A Tampa favorite. Finely chopped chicken breast, crumbled bacon, diced tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, shredded red cabbage, gorgonzola, ditali pasta and romaine all tossed in a dijon vinaigrette.
- 9.5
- 14.95
Bella's Cafe
Romaine topped with julienne carrot, shredded red cabbage, ripe tomato wedges and zucchini slices. Your choice of vinaigrette, low-cal ranch, blue cheese, balsamic vinaigrette, or honey-mustard dressing.
- 4.99
- 3.99
Sweet and Sour Strawberry
Mixed field greens tossed with fresh strawberries, toasted almonds, fontina and asiago cheeses in a sweet and sour sesame dressing.
- 9.5
- 14.99
Insalata Mista
Romaine tossed with shredded red cabbage, hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, pimiento and parmesan; dressed in a creamy vinaigrette.
- 6.5
- 10.99
Caesar
Made traditionally with a dressing of only the finest ingredients: olive oil, garlic, worcestershire, mustard, lemon juice, egg and finely ground anchovy paste; tossed with shredded parmesan, croutons and hand-torn romaine.
- 6.5
- 10.99
Melanzane Parmigiana
Layers of fresh eggplant and Swiss cheese baked with basil-tomato sauce. Topped with parmesan and fresh mozzarella cheeses and finished with reduced bruschetta sauce.
- 19.99
Grouper Piccata
Sautéed in a lemon, caper and white-wine butter sauce.
- 23.99
Grouper alla Calabrese
Fresh grouper lightly floured and sautéed in a sauce of basil tomato, red wine, onions, garlic, capers, black olives and crushed red pepper.
- 24.99
Salmon al Forno
Maple-amaretto glazed salmon baked on a cedar plank in the oak-fired oven.
- 19.99
Fritti di Calamari
A very generous portion of calamari dusted in seasoned flour and deep fried; served with reduced bruschetta sauce.
- 17.5
Salsa Piccata
Two chicken breasts sautéed in a lemon, caper and white-wine butter sauce.
- 18.99
Salsa Marsala
Two sautéed chicken breasts in a creamy marsala and mushroom sauce.
- 19.99
Salsa Parmigiana
Two chicken breasts sautéed and topped with basil-tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
- 20.99
- 23.99
Pollo Romano
Chicken breasts breaded in romano cheese and sautéed golden brown. Topped with lemon-basil butter and artichoke.
- 20.99
Nate's Chicken
Two chicken breasts breaded in romano cheese and sautéed golden brown; topped with mozzarella cheese and crispy prosciutto in a creamy marsala mushroom sauce. Served on a bed of sautéed spinach.
- 26.99
Pollo alla Giovanna
Two chicken breasts breaded in Romano cheese and sautéed golden brown with fresh eggplant and mozzarella. Served in light basil-tomato cream sauce with bits of prosciutto.
- 22.99
Salsa Marsala
Veal scallopini sautéed in a creamy marsala and mushroom sauce.
- 30.99
Salsa Piccata
Veal scallopini sautéed in a lemon, caper and white-wine butter sauce.
- 29.99
Salsa Parmigiana
Veal scallopini sautéed and topped with basil-tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
- 30.99
- 33.99
Nate's Veal
Veal scallopini breaded in romano cheese and sautéed golden brown, topped with mozzarella cheese and crispy prosciutto in a creamy marsala mushroom sauce. Served on a bed of sautéed spinach.
- 34.99
Tortellini con Pignoli e Noci
Cheese-filled tortellini with a delectable sauce of pine nuts, walnuts, shallots, white wine, asiago and cream.
- 17.99
Fichi e Pollo Penne
Chicken, fig jam, tre-funghi and spinach in brandy cream sauce.
- 18.99
Pollo Rosso
Chunks of chicken breast reddened with hot spices and "blackened" in a very hot pan; sautéed with scallions and mushrooms, then reduced in a creamy basil-tomato sauce with fresh tomato and tossed with fettuccine.
- 16.99
Pera Sachet
Pasta 'purses' filled with pear, robiola, ricotta and parmesan cheeses. Served in a creamy saffron sauce with peas.
- 19.99
- 2
Spaghetti and Meatballs
An all-American favorite. A flavorful mixture of ground beef, prosciutto, soppressata (a lean pork salami), romano, garlic and herbs; served over spaghetti with reduced bruschetta sauce. Garnished with parmesan and parsley.
- 19.99
Ravioli Verde
Spinach pasta filled with spinach, ricotta and Swiss cheese; tossed in your choice of sauce.
- 15.99
Pollo Milano
Chunks of chicken breast in a sauce of roasted garlic, heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh sage. Served over starburst pasta with a garnish of reduced balsamic vinegar and a fresh sage leaf.
- 19.99
Anatra Porcini Ragu
Braised duck breast with a porcini mushroom blend and prosciutto; tossed with fettuccine and finished with parmesan shards.
- 19.99
Confetti Spaghetti
A colorful South Tampa favorite. Spaghetti tossed in a creamy basil-tomato sauce with fresh tomato, bacon, garlic, onions, basil, parsley and green peas.
- 16.99
Bella Luna
Original recipe of half-moon pasta filled with asparagus, ham, fontina, ricotta and sun-dried tomatoes. Served in roasted-tomato cream sauce.
- 18.99
Salciccia al Forno
Italian sausage tossed with penne pasta, mushrooms and ricotta in a creamy tomato sauce; topped with mozzarella and baked.
- 17.99
Lasagne con Pollo
Layers of freshly made sheet pasta, grilled chicken, spinach, portobello, porcini and button mushrooms, mozzarella, ricotta and asiago cheeses. Served with roasted-tomato cream sauce.
- 19.99
Mezzaluna al Forno
Lobster mezzaluna with cream, mushroom and leeks; topped with buttered breadcrumbs and browned until golden.
- 19.99
Pasta Il Mare
Shrimp and scallops sautéed with roasted mushrooms and leeks in roasted-tomato cream sauce. Tossed with bowtie pasta.
- 21.99
Basil Tomato
Plum tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, parsley and basil. Fresh and simple.
- 11.99
Bolognese
A rich sauce of ground beef, onions, celery, carrots and garlic simmered for 5 hours with white wine, milk and ground plum tomatoes.
- 14.99
Alfredo
Thick and rich, with heavy cream, garlic, parmesan and romano cheeses and a dash of nutmeg.
- 13.99
Bruschetta
A bit heavier than basil tomato, with diced plum tomatoes, garlic, onions, parsley and basil.
- 12.99
Pesto
Classic pesto of puréed fresh basil, parsley, garlic, olive oil, parmesan, romano and pine nuts.
- 12.99
Roasted-Tomato Cream
Made with an intensely flavored purée of roasted plum tomatoes, herbs and heavy cream.
- 12.99
Aglio e Olio
Olive oil, butter and garlic tossed with fresh parsley.
- 9.99
Vesuvio
Molten bittersweet Belgian chocolate "oozes" from inside an intensely rich warm chocolate cake. Dusted with powdered sugar and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- 6.99
Raspberry Crème Brûlée
Vanilla-bean custard with sweet raspberries topped with a thin, crispy shell of caramelized sugar.
- 4.99
Tiramisu
"Pick me up" - The classic Italian dessert with layers of lady fingers, zabaglione (Marsala-flavored custard), espresso whipped cream and mascarpone (sweet, buttery cheese) topped with whipped cream and warm chocolate sauce.
- 6.99
Affogato
Scoop of vanilla ice cream served with a shot of espresso.
- 4.99
Gelato
Daily selection.
- 5.99
Seasonal Crisp
Seasonal fruit baked with a buttery oatmeal topping. Served with a scoop of Blue Bell vanilla ice cream and warm caramel sauce.
- 6.99
Children's Choice of Meal and Soft Drink or Tea
Penne with Basil Tomato, Spaghetti with Bolognese, Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza, Fettuccine Alfredo, Meatballs!
- 4.75
- 5.99
Pepsi
- 2.5
Diet Pepsi
- 2.5
Mountain Dew
- 2.5
Dr. Pepper
- 2.5
Diet Dr. Pepper
- 2.5
Sierra Mist
- 2.5
Lemonade
- 2.5
Ginger Ale
- 2.5
Soda
- 2.5
Tonic
- 2.5
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
- 3.5
- 4.99
Tea, Coffee
- 2.5
Espresso
- 2.5
Café Cappuccino
- 3.5
Strongbow Gold Apple
3 Daughters Bimini Twist IPA
Amstel Light
Blue Moon
Brooklyn Brown Ale
Budweiser
Bud Light
Cigar City Jai Alai IPA
Coors Light
Corona Light
Fat Tire
Heineken
Michelob Ultra
Miller Light
Peroni
Samuel Adams, Seasonal
Sierra Nevada
Stella Artois
Woodchuck Cider
Yuengling
Pollo or Grouper Rosso
Chunks of chicken breast or grouper reddened with hot spices and "blackened" in a very hot pan; sautéed with scallions and mushrooms, then reduced in a creamy basil-tomato sauce with fresh tomato and tossed with fettuccine.
- 9.99
- 11.99
Spaghetti Carbonara
Ham, bacon, egg, cream and parmesan cheese.
- 8.99
Penne Florentine
Spinach, mushrooms, fresh tomato, garlic and goat cheese.
- 10.99
Penne Roma
Chicken, bacon, garlic, onions, olives, basil-tomato sauce and red wine.
- 8.99
Prosciutto Linguine
Prosciutto, mushrooms and artichoke hearts in aglio e olio.
- 8.99
Primavera Linguine
Broccoli, onions, peas, fresh tomato and olives in aglio e olio.
- 7.99
Basil Tomato
Plum tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, parsley and basil. Fresh and simple.
Bolognese
A rich sauce of ground beef, onions, celery, carrots and garlic simmered for 5 hours with white wine, milk and ground plum tomatoes.
Alfredo
Thick and rich, with heavy cream, garlic, parmesan and romano cheeses and a dash of nutmeg.
Bruschetta
A bit heavier than basil tomato, with diced plum tomatoes, garlic, onions, parsley and basil.
Pesto
Classic pesto of puréed fresh basil, parsley, garlic, olive oil, parmesan, romano and pine nuts.
Roasted-Tomato Cream
Made with an intensely flavored purée of roasted plum tomatoes, herbs and heavy cream.
Aglio e Olio
Olive oil, butter and garlic tossed with fresh parsley.
Americano
Margherita
Mozzarella, parmesan and basil.
Genoa
Pesto, mozzarella, ricotta and romano.
Capua
Sausage, onions, mushrooms and mozzarella.
Spaghetti Sandwich
Spaghetti tossed with bolognese sauce and stuffed into Bella's bread. Topped with mozzarella and baked.
- 7.99
Meatball Sub
Bella's meatballs, bruschetta sauce and mozzarella cheese on Bella's bread.
- 9.5
Chicken Parmesan
Sautéed chicken breast topped with mozzarella, basil-tomato sauce and fresh grated parmesan.
- 9.5
Stromboli
A folded pocket of pizza dough stuffed with ham, salami, pepperoni, mozzarella, tomato and green peppers.
- 9.99
Chicken Romano
Chicken breast breaded in romano and panko bread crumbs. Topped with provolone and artichoke-lemon basil butter.
- 9.99
Philly
Chicken breast sautéed with red and green peppers and caramelized onion. Topped with melted provolone cheese and a smear of caponata aioli.
- 9.99
Grilled Chicken
Chicken breast topped with provolone, lettuce, tomato and onion. Served with a spicy honey-mustard sauce.
- 9.5
Grilled Chicken with Goat Cheese
Chicken breast with herbed goat cheese and roasted red peppers.
- 9.5
About
- 4.5 ( 50 reviews)
- 12-39, $$, $$$
| Day of the Week | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:30 - 0:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:30 - 0:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30 - 0:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30 - 0:00 |
| Friday | 11:30 - 2:00 |
| Saturday | 16:00 - 2:00 |
| Sunday | 16:00 - 0:00 |
Cuisines
- 🍸 Bar
- 🍺 Pub
- 🍝 Italian
- 🍕 Pizza
Dining Options
- 💺 Seating
- ♿ Wheelchair Accessible
- 🥡 Takeout
- 🍽️ Table service
- 🍷 Serves Alcohol
- 🅿️ Parking Available
- 💳 Accepts Credit Cards
- 🪑 Highchairs Available
- 🌳 Outdoor Seating
- 🍸 Full Bar
- 📺 Television
- 🍷🍺 Wine and Beer
- 🍱 Lunch
- 🍽️ Dinner
Accepts Credit Cards
Recommended Reviews
4.5
Stummy Notes
Food & service was top notch. Front of house could've definitely been run better seeing as it was Valentine's night with open tables for over 10 mins. But worth the wait.
Misty Reed
Amazing food, very friendly management I left my debit card, on accident and they were very accommodating. And seriously I cannot stress the pasta is amazing and the creme brulee 10/10
scott meek
Bella's is amazing from start to finish. Amazing menu, great staff, thorough drink assortment and a cozy, friendly, family atmosphere. Definitely go, take friends and family, and manga.