Baked goat cheese in reduced bruschetta sauce; served with buttered croutons for dipping.
$13.00
Bruschetta
Slices of grilled bread topped with our fresh bruschetta sauce of diced plum tomatoes, garlic, onions, parsley and basil.
$8.00
Carpaccio
Marinated paper-thin tenderloin served chilled with caponata aioli. Topped with shaved parmesan and a sprinkling of cracked pepper and parsley. Served with garlic butter croutons
$23.00
Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, fresh basil leaves and vine-ripened beefsteak tomato with a drizzle of pesto
$15.00
Fritti Di Calamari
Rhode Island calamari dusted in seasoned flour and deep fried; served with reduced bruschetta sauce.
Insalate
Bella's Cafe
Romaine topped with carrot, shredded red cabbage, ripe tomato and zucchini slices. Choice of vinaigrette, ranch or balsamic vinaigrette.
$7.00
Bella's Famous Chopped Salad
Finely chopped chicken breast, crumbled bacon, diced tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, shredded red cabbage, gorgonzola, ditali pasta and romaine all tossed in dijon vinaigrette
Caesar
Made traditionally with olive oil, garlic, Worcestershire, mustard, lemon juice, egg and finely ground anchovy paste; tossed with shredded parmesan, croutons and hand-torn romaine.
Beyond Meat hot Italian sausage, onion, mushrooms, spinach, plant-based mozzarella.
Dolci
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.
$11.00
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.
$11.00
Affogato
A scoop of vanilla ice cream served with a shot of espresso.
$7.00
Raspberry Creme Brulee
Vanilla-bean custard with sweet raspberries topped with a thin, crispy shell of caramelized sugar.
$9.00
Antipasti
Meatballs
36 meatballs. A flavorful mixture of ground beef, prosciutto, soppressata, Romano cheese, garlic and herbs. Served in reduced bruschetta sauce.
$75.00
Bruschetta
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.
$27.00
Pera Sachet
Pasta 'purses' filled with pear, robiola, ricotta and Parmesan cheeses. Served in creamy saffron sauce with peas.
$104.00
Insalate
Bella's Famous Chopped Salad
Finely chopped chicken breast, crumbled bacon, diced tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, red cabbage, Gorgonzola cheese, ditalini pasta and romaine with Dijon vinaigrette.
$57.00
Caesar Salad
Made traditionally with a dressing of only the finest ingredients: olive oil, garlic, worcestershire, mustard, lemon juice, egg and finely ground anchovy paste. Topped with shredded parmesan and croutons over hand-torn romaine.
$35.00
Insalata Mista
Romaine tossed with shredded red cabbage, hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, pimiento and parmesan; dressed in creamy vinaigrette.
$42.00
Paste
Salciccia Al Forno
Baked Italian sausage tossed with penne, mushrooms and ricotta cheese in creamy tomato sauce, then topped with mozzarella and baked.
$88.00
Pollo Rosso With Penne
Chunks of chicken breast reddened with hot spices, sauteed with scallions and mushrooms, then reduced in creamy basil-tomato sauce and fresh tomato. Tossed with penne.
$84.00
Penne With Basil Tomato
Our mother sauce of plum tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, parsley and basil. Tossed with penne.
$67.00
Starburst With Bolognese
A rich sauce of ground beef, onions, celery, carrots and garlic; simmered for five hours with white wine, milk and ground plum tomatoes. Tossed with starburst.
$92.00
Pollo Milano
Chunks of chicken breast in a sauce of roasted garlic, heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh sage. Served over starburst with a garnish of reduced balsamic vinegar and a fresh sage leaf.
$96.00
Lasagne Napoletana
Four-cheese lasagne of ricotta, mozzarella, Fontina and parmesan. Topped with your choice of basil-tomato or bolognese sauce.
Antipasti
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.
$23.00
Formaggio Al Forno
Baked goat cheese in reduced bruschetta sauce; served with buttered croutons for dipping.
$13.00
Scampi Scampi
Shrimp sauteed with garlic, scallions, crushed red pepper and tomatoes; reduced in a dry vermouth and shrimp-stock sauce. Served with buttered croutons for dipping.
$16.00
Fritti Di Calamari
Rhode Island calamari dusted in seasoned flour and deep fried; served with reduced bruschetta sauce.
Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, fresh basil leaves and vine-ripened beefsteak tomatoes with pesto.
$15.00
Bruschetta
[brew-SKET-ah. In Italian, 'ch' is generally pronounced 'k,' as in Chianti'.] The Neapolitan version of classic Roman garlic bread. Slices of bread brushed with olive oil and toasted dark on the grill, then topped with our fresh bruschetta sauce of diced plum tomatoes, garlic, onions, parsley and basil.
$8.00
Zuppe
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.
Pasta E Fagioli
Classic Italian pasta and bean soup with bacon, onion, ham, celery, garlic and tomato.
Chef's Choice
Changes frequently.
$0.00
Pizze e Calzone
Meatball
Bella's house-made meatballs, onion and red and green peppers with mozzarella.
Margherita
Mozzarella, Parmesan and tomato sauce with fresh basil. The closest thing to an American pizza. You can have it plant-based too!
Capua
Italian sausage, onion and mushrooms with mozzarella.
Genoa
Rich and flavorful, with pesto, ricotta, Romano and mozzarella. A great appetizer for a small group, or a meal in itself.
Pazzo Pazzo
Italians would call this a crazy crazy pizza; too many ingredients! But we Americans love it. Pepperoni, sausage, pepperoncini, onion and mushrooms topped with mozzarella.
Tre Funghi
Porcini, portobello and button mushroom mix with Asiago and mozzarella.
Americano
Pepperoni, onion and mushrooms with mozzarella.
Salciccia Vegano
Beyond Meat Hot Italian sausage, onion, mushrooms and spinach with plant-based mozzarella.
$20.00
Insalate
Bella's Cafe
Bella's cafe romaine topped with carrot, shredded red cabbage, ripe tomato and zucchini slices. Choice of vinaigrette, ranch or balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
$7.00
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.
$12.00
Insalata Mista
Romaine tossed with shredded red cabbage, hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, pimiento and parmesan; dressed in creamy vinaigrette.
$13.00
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 Dijon vinaigrette.
Secondi
Vitello Marsala
Veal scallopini sauteed in creamy marsala and mushroom sauce.
$42.00
Vitello Piccata
Flour-dusted veal scallopini sauteed in a lemon, caper and white-wine butter sauce.
$42.00
Vitello Parmigiana
Veal scallopini sauteed and topped with basil-tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
$42.00
Nate's Veal
Veal scallopini breaded in Romano cheese and sauteed golden brown. Topped with mozzarella and crispy prosciutto and served in creamy marsala mushroom sauce with sauteed spinach.
$43.00
Pollo O Vitello Romano
Your choice of two chicken breasts or veal scallopini breaded in Romano cheese and sauteed golden brown. Topped with lemon-basil butter and artichoke.
Pollo Marsala
Two sauteed chicken breasts in creamy marsala and mushroom sauce.
$27.00
Pollo Piccata
Two flour-dusted chicken breasts sauteed in a lemon, caper and white-wine butter sauce.
$27.00
Pollo Parmigiana
Two chicken breasts sauteed and topped with basil-tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
$27.00
Nate's Chicken
Two chicken breasts breaded in Romano cheese and sauteed golden brown. Topped with mozzarella and crispy prosciutto and served in creamy marsala mushroom sauce with sauteed spinach.
$35.00
Pollo Alla Giovanna
Two chicken breasts breaded in Romano cheese and sauteed golden brown with mozzarella. Served in light basil-tomato cream sauce with bits of prosciutto.
$31.00
Hockey Chicken
Created by Steven Stamkos! Two sauteed chicken breasts topped with mozzarella. Served with Roasted Tomato Cream sauce over angel hair.
$28.00
Grouper Piccata
Flour-dusted grouper sauteed in a lemon, caper and white-wine butter sauce.
$36.00
Grouper Alla Calabrese
Fresh grouper lightly floured and sauteed in a sauce of basil-tomato, red wine, onions, garlic, capers, black olives and crushed red pepper.
$36.00
Salmon Al Forno
Maple-amaretto glazed salmon baked on a cedar plank in the oak-fired oven.
$26.00
Plant-Based
Beyond Sal Al
A plant-based version of our delicious Salciccia al Forno. Beyond Meat hot Italian sausage, mushrooms and basil-tomato sauce. Tossed with penne and baked with plant-based mozzarella.
$23.00
Roma Vegana
Beyond Meat hot Italian sausage, garlic, onions, olives, basil-tomato sauce and red wine with penne.
$22.00
Vegan Chick'n Parmesan
Two Gardein chick'n scallopini sauteed and topped with plant-based mozzarella and basil-tomato sauce. Served with your choice of side (order Steamed Broccoli or Penne with Basil-Tomato Sauce for a vegan side).
$20.00
Paste delle Casa
Pollo O Grouper Rosso
Chunks of chicken breast or grouper reddened with hot spices and blackened in a very hot pan; sauteed with scallions and mushrooms, then reduced in creamy basil-tomato sauce with fresh tomato and tossed with fettuccine.
Pera Sachet
Pasta 'purses' filled with pear, robiola, ricotta and parmesan cheeses. Served in creamy saffron sauce with peas and prosciutto.
$26.00
Spaghetti And Meatballs
An all-American favorite. A flavorful mixture of ground beef, prosciutto, soppressata (a lean pork salami), Romano cheese, garlic and herbs. Served over spaghetti with reduced bruschetta sauce and garnished with parmesan and parsley.
$26.00
Ravioli Verde
Spinach pasta filled with spinach, ricotta and Swiss cheese; tossed in your choice of sauce.
$23.00
Lasagne Napoletana
Four-cheese lasagne of ricotta, mozzarella, fontina and parmesan. Topped with basil-tomato or bolognese sauce.
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.
$25.00
Confetti Spaghetti
A colorful South Tampa favorite. Spaghetti tossed in creamy basil-tomato sauce with fresh tomato, bacon, garlic, onions, basil, parsley and green peas.
$20.00
Bistecca Brandy
Filet tips sauteed with caramelized onion and tre-funghi in brandy cream sauce; then tossed with farfalle.
$30.00
Salciccia Al Forno
Italian sausage tossed with penne, mushrooms and ricotta in creamy basil-tomato sauce; topped with mozzarella and baked.
$23.00
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.
$25.00
Pasta Il Mare
Shrimp and scallops sauteed with roasted mushrooms and leeks in roasted-tomato cream sauce. Tossed with farfalle.
$28.00
Rigatoni Alla Puttanesca
Sauteed eggplant, red bell pepper, sun-dried tomato, olives and capers tossed with rigatoni in basil-tomato sauce with a touch of crushed red pepper.
$22.00
Create Your Own Combination
Basil Tomato
Plum tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, parsley and basil. Fresh and simple.
$15.00
Bolognese
A rich sauce of ground beef, onions, celery, carrots and garlic; simmered for five hours with white wine, milk and ground plum tomatoes.
$20.00
Alfredo
Thick and rich, with heavy cream, garlic, parmesan and Romano cheeses and a dash of nutmeg.
$19.00
Pesto
Classic pesto of pureed fresh basil, parsley, garlic, olive oil, parmesan, Romano and pine nuts.
$18.00
Roasted-Tomato Cream
An intensely flavored puree of roasted plum tomatoes, herbs and heavy cream.
$16.00
Aglio E Olio
Olive oil, butter and garlic tossed with fresh parsley.
$13.00
Dolci
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.
$11.00
Raspberry Creme Brulee
Vanilla-bean custard with sweet raspberries topped with a thin, crispy shell of caramelized sugar.
$9.00
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.
$11.00
Affogato
A scoop of vanilla ice cream served with a shot of espresso.
Blend of Whistle Pig Piggy Back and High West Double Rye! 100% rye whiskies, decanter bitters, dark sugar, Fernet, Benedictine, lemon
$16.00
Leila Blue
Blueberry & Earl Grey compote, honey-ginger syrup, lemon. Your choice of spirit: 6 O'Clock gin, Cazadores reposado tequila or Benchmark bourbon.
$14.00
Strawberry Fields
Strawberry, mint, lemon, gin and sparkling rose
$12.00
Il Duce
Black walnut, coffee, spiced chocolate, Rebel Yell Small Batch Rye, amaro
$15.00
Bella-Rita
Sauza Conmemorativo, Grand Marnier, citrus---a Bella's tradition since 1986!
$13.00
The B.A.N.A.N.A.S
Cinnamon-roasted banana, Santa Teresa 1796 and Bounty rums, allspice, clove, coconut milk.
$15.00
Happy Hour Cocktail Specials
House Old Fashioned
$10.00
2-In-1 Bella-Rita
$13.00
Happy Hour Food Specials
Bruschetta
$3.00
Formaggio Al Forno
$7.00
Margherita Pizza
$7.00
Americano Pizza
$8.00
Plant-Based Margherita Pizza
$8.00
Sparkling
Prosecco, Avissi
Treviso, IT
Prosecco, Jeio, Cuvee Rose
Veneto DOC
Prosecco, Villa Sandi Il Fresco Brut
375 ml, Treviso DOC
$28.00
Franciacorta, Berlucchi '61 Brut
Lombardy DOC
Champagne, Veuve Clicquot Brut
Champagne, FR: The perfect balance of strength and silkiness, with aromatic intensity and a lot of freshness.
$125.00
Champagne, Jeeper
Champagne, FR: Beautiful, fairly deep golden hue. Very expressive, intense nose marrying fruit and biscuit notes. The palate is ample and tense with ripe fruit aromatics. Lovely precision and length.
Moscato D'Asti, La Marenca
Piedmont DOCG
Italian White
Gavi Di Gavi, Marchese Luca Spinola
Piedmont DOCG
Roero Arneis, Rossello
Piedmont DOCG
Pinot Grigio, Vigneti
Friuli DOC
Rosato, Grecu Di Livanti
Sicily DOC: A rose of Sicilian Nero d'Avola with a delicate aroma of pomegranate and wild strawberries and a fresh and savory flavor.
Vermentino, Costamolino
Sardinia DOC: Vermentino often shows a fragrant mix of typical Sardinian evergreen shrubs and herbs. Costamolino hints at aromas of pine and mint coupled with ripe stone fruit and sweet citrus. The palate is vibrant and textural and finishes with lingering acidity.
Catarratto, Lu Bancu
Monreale DOC
White Blend, Anselmi
(Garganega/Chardonnay/Sauvignon Blanc) Veneto IGT
Chardonnay, Ribaldaccio
Tuscany IGT
Italian Red
Barbera D'Asti, Vietti
Piedmont DOCG: Ruby red colour with mineral and vanilla notes. Medium- bodied, dry wine with a crisp acidity (perfect for the whole meal) and soft tannins. Well balanced, with a good complexity and a red cherry finish.
Valpolicella Classico Superiore, Vecio Belo
Veneto DOC
Montepulciano, Nevio
Abruzzo DOC
Chianti Classico Riserva, Castello Monsanto
Tuscany DOCG
Sangiovese, Casamatta
Tuscany IGT
Nero D'Avola, Tareni
Sicily DOC: Elegant floral notes of rose are a prelude to blackberry and morello cherry. On the palate, hints of ripe sour cherry stand out for an overall warm and harmonious flavor.
Etna Rosso, Calcaneus
Etna DOC: An unoaked Sicilian red wine. Bright ruby red. Intense and complex, notes of red and black fruits, cherries and plums, mineral hints, lava and ground stone. Elegant and harmonious, fragrant, with a beautiful complexity and supportive tannic texture.
Super Italian, Settevigne Seven Vines
Super Tuscan, Ruffino, Modus
Tuscany IGT
Barbaresco, Batu
Piedmont DOCG
Nebbiolo, Cascina D'Or
Piedmont DOC
Cannonau, Salana
Sardegna DOC: Red cherry and strawberry compote on the nose. Bright cherry, cedar and mild smoke on the palate with mild acidity, delicate tannins and a very smooth finish.
Brunello, Podere La Vigna
Montalcino DOCG
Amarone Della Valpolicella, Secoli
Veneto DOCG
Barolo, Paolo Scavino
Piedmont DOCG
White
Sauvignon Blanc, Stingray Bay
Marlborough, NZ
Riesling, Fess Parker
Santa Barbara County
Chardonnay, Rodney Strong
Sonoma
Chardonnay, Sonoma-Cutrer
Sonoma
Red
Pinot Noir, Dante
Sonoma
Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley Vineyards, Whole Cluster
Willamette Valley
Pinot Noir, Charles Woodson, Intercept
Monterey
Cabernet Sauvignon, Flat Rock
Inland Valleys, CA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Uppercut
Napa
Cabernet Sauvignon, Priest Ranch
Napa
Malbec, Biutiful
Argentina: Opens with aromas of plum and other dark fruit plus some nicely integrated spice and floral notes. Tasting the nicely balanced wine reveals similar flavors to the nose but the fruit tastes fresh and juicy in the mouth.
North Coast: Black cherry, currant and vanilla, with a hint of floral, are rooted in the initial aromas of this Cabernet. The concentrated palate evolves from blackberries into a lush combination of licorice, tobacco and toasty oak.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Paul Hobbs
Sonoma
$80.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Groth, Oakville
Napa
$135.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Nickel & Nickel, State Ranch
Napa
$162.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, IRON + Sand
Paso Robles
After Dinner
Sangue Di Giuda, Ca' Montebello
Lombardy: Slightly sweet and naturally effervescent with a ruby-red and purplish reflection. Full bodied with notes of violets together with raspberry and blueberry jams, smooth and fragrant.
Graham's Six Grapes, Special Old Vine
Glass
$10.00
Graham's 20-Year Tawny
Glass
$13.00
Terra D'Oro, Zinfandel (375 Ml)
Bottle
$18.00
Birre
Abita Amber Lager
Louisiana
$5.99
Blue Moon Belgian White Ale
Colorado
$5.99
Bud Light
$4.99
Coppertail Brewing Co. Free Dive IPA
Tampa
$5.99
Corona Premier
Mexico
$5.99
Guinness Stout
Ireland
$7.99
Kaliber N/A
$4.99
Michelob Ultra
$4.99
Peroni
Italy
$6.50
Strongbow Original Dry Cider
United Kingdom
$5.99
Panini
Chicken Parmesan
Sauteed chicken breast topped with mozzarella, basil-tomato sauce and fresh grated parmesan on herb focaccia.
$12.00
Vegan Chick'n Parmesan
Sauteed Gardein chick'n scallopini topped with plant-based mozzarella and basil-tomato sauce on herb focaccia. (Order Garlic Pasta Chips with Bruschetta Sauce or Steamed Broccoli for a vegan side.)
$12.00
Stromboli
Pizza dough filled with ham, soppressata, pepperoni, fontina, red and green peppers and diced tomato.
$12.00
Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, fresh basil leaves and vine-ripened beefsteak tomatoes with pesto on herb focaccia.
$10.00
Meatball
Bella's meatballs, bruschetta sauce and mozzarella on Bella's bread.
$13.00
Grilled Chicken
Chicken breast topped with swiss, lettuce, tomato and onion. Served on herb focaccia with spicy honey-mustard sauce.