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Bella's Italian Cafe

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Voted Best Italian Restaurant in the Tampa Bay area, Bella's Italian Café has been cooking unrivaled, authentic Italian cuisine for over 27 years.

Story

While trendy restaurants come and go, Bella's has been open for more than 27 years and for good reason. A casual, rustic ambience with a wood-fired oven and indoor and outdoor seating attract a sophisticated crowd of foodies of all ages. The restaurant's authentic Italian fare is delicious, from the paper-thin carpaccio with garlic, olives, capers, and basil, to the old-fashioned spaghetti and meatballs. You can also create your own combination of pasta and sauce, choosing from a large list of options, or just order a pizza cooked in the oak-burning oven. Executive chef and co-owner Joanie Corneil studied cooking in Italy, and you can tell. For those who like a strong drink with their dinner, the Bellarita is a popular potion of Conmemorativo tequila and Grand Marnier. On second thought, save that for after dinner so you can at least appreciate your meal as it's going down!

Address: 1413 S Howard Ave #100, Tampa, FL 33606, USA
Phone: (813) 254-3355
State: Florida
City: Tampa
Zip Code: 33606


Opening Hours

Monday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM
Saturday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sunday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM

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Reviews
This is my second time coming to Bella’s, and it was a wonderful experience. This time was extra special for us since we came back from the Lightning/Devils playoff game, and Devils fans we weren’t too pleased. Eric, the general manager, came up and welcomed us and was very attentive and interactive. Later on he even gave us a complimentary appetizer and offered us extra sauce for my mom’s meal. Our waiter, Joe, was phenomenal. He made sure we were enjoying ourselves, which we always do, and was always refilling our drinks. The food is home made and always made to order instead of just sitting there waiting to go out. The menu has plenty of options, even vegan ones, which I was so surprised!!! This place is a MUST GO to! If you haven’t had the pleasure of enjoying Bella’s then go ahead and enjoy yourself!!
7 years ago (14-04-2018)
Great service & delicious food! The music doesn’t fit the atmosphere. I think it needs to be a bit more relaxed... But definitely a must try! 4 stars!
7 years ago (09-04-2018)
Consistent food I always get the same dish and it always comes out the same way--- delicious. The service is great there! Probably the only consistently good family friendly Italian food restaurant in South Tampa
7 years ago (07-04-2018)
Whenever I travel, I like it to visit local restaurants rather than chain restaurants. I chose this location based off the reviews, and I was not disappointed! I got the grilled chicken panini with their house chips and homemade sauces . It was absolutely delicious! I did not sit down for this meal, but rather took it to go. The person who answered the phone and helped me with my order was very happy and up beat, and was equally enthusiastic when I came to pick up my order. I highly recommend this restaurant.
7 years ago (25-01-2018)
My husband and I are regulars here at least once a week and it never disappoints. Brandon is always amazing and goes above and beyond. He is on top of his game and always provides top notch service . We definitely will continue to come and ask for Brandon as our server
7 years ago (22-03-2018)
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