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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.2525Best 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.
Mussels
Steamed in saffron and garlic shrimp stock; served with croutons.1414Steamed in saffron and garlic shrimp stock; served with croutons.
Formaggio al Forno
Baked goat cheese in reduced bruschetta sauce; served with buttered croutons for dipping.1313Baked goat cheese in reduced bruschetta sauce; served with buttered croutons for dipping.
Scampi Scampi
Gulf-water shrimp sautéed with garlic, scallions, crushed red pepper and tomatoes; reduced in a dry vermouth and shrimp-stock sauce. Served with buttered croutons for dipping.1717Gulf-water shrimp sautéed with garlic, scallions, crushed red pepper and tomatoes; reduced in a dry vermouth and shrimp-stock sauce. Served with buttered croutons for dipping.
Burrata Pomodoro
Roasted grape tomatoes, garlic, pesto, balsamic pearls.1818Roasted grape tomatoes, garlic, pesto, balsamic pearls.
Fritti di Calamari
Rhode Island calamari dusted in seasoned flour and deep fried; served with reduced bruschetta sauce.Rhode Island calamari dusted in seasoned flour and deep fried; served with reduced bruschetta sauce.Regular 18Table-sharing Size 30
Melanzana Parmigiana
Eggplant layered with ricotta, Romano and Parmesan cheeses. Baked with reduced bruschetta sauce and mozzarella.1414Eggplant layered with ricotta, Romano and Parmesan cheeses. Baked with reduced bruschetta sauce and mozzarella.
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.88["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.
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.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.Bowl 15Cup (bisque only) 11
Pizze
Bella's oak-burning stone oven—crafted in Milan, Italy—cooks at temperatures between 600 and 800 degrees. It adds a subtle but distinct flavor to our roasted dishes and is without question the ideal oven for making pizza. Our pizza dough is made with beer from an original Venetian recipe; brushing the dough with olive oil before baking gives the crust an extra light and crispy texture.
Meatball
Bella's house-made meatballs, onion and red and green peppers with mozzarella.2424Bella'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!Mozzarella, Parmesan and tomato sauce with fresh basil. The closest thing to an "American" pizza. You can have it plant-based too!Pizza 15Make it Vegan! 15
Capua
Italian sausage, onion and mushrooms with mozzarella.1717Italian sausage, onion and mushrooms with mozzarella.
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Genoa
Rich and flavorful, with pesto, ricotta, Romano and mozzarella. A great appetizer for a small group, or a meal in itself.1919Rich 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.2121Italians would call this a "crazy crazy" pizza; too many ingredients! But we Americans love it. Pepperoni, sausage, pepperoncini, onion and mushrooms topped with mozzarella.
Sole
Sun-dried tomato pesto, goat cheese, kalamata olives, capers, grape tomatoes.1212Sun-dried tomato pesto, goat cheese, kalamata olives, capers, grape tomatoes.
Tre Funghi
Porcini, portobello and button mushroom mix with Asiago and mozzarella.1919Porcini, portobello and button mushroom mix with Asiago and mozzarella.
Insalate
Our salads and pasta dishes can be enhanced with freshly grated Grana Padana parmesan, which lends a wonderful flavor and nutty aroma.
Add Grilled Chicken Breast 6 ~ Sautéed Gulf-water Shrimp 10 ~ Anchovies 1.50
Bella's Cafe
Romaine topped with carrot, shredded red cabbage, ripe tomato, kalamata olives and zucchini slices. Choice of vinaigrette, ranch or balsamic vinaigrette dressing.99Romaine topped with carrot, shredded red cabbage, ripe tomato, kalamata olives and zucchini slices. Choice of vinaigrette, ranch or balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
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Bella's Famous Chopped
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.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.Large 20Small 15
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.1414Made 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.
Insalata Mista
Romaine tossed with shredded red cabbage, hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, pimiento and parmesan; dressed in creamy vinaigrette.1616Romaine tossed with shredded red cabbage, hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, pimiento and parmesan; dressed in creamy vinaigrette.
Secondi
Served with your choice of one side: Angel hair or Penne with Basil-tomato sauce, Buttered peas, Steamed broccoli, Sautéed spinach or Roasted rosemary potatoes. Any pasta side with alfredo 4.50 ~ Sauce change 1.00 ~ Our chicken is all natural, free range and hormone free.
Vitello Marsala
Veal scallopini sautéed in creamy marsala and mushroom sauce.4242Veal scallopini sautéed in creamy marsala and mushroom sauce.
Vitello Piccata
Flour-dusted veal scallopini sautéed in a lemon, caper and white-wine butter sauce.4242Flour-dusted veal scallopini sautéed in a lemon, caper and white-wine butter sauce.
Vitello Parmigiana
Sautéed veal scallopini topped with basil-tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.4242Sautéed veal scallopini topped with basil-tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
Nate's Veal
Veal scallopini breaded in Romano cheese and sautéed golden brown. Topped with mozzarella and crispy prosciutto and served in creamy marsala mushroom sauce with sautéed spinach.4545Veal scallopini breaded in Romano cheese and sautéed golden brown. Topped with mozzarella and crispy prosciutto and served in creamy marsala mushroom sauce with sautéed spinach.
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Pollo o Vitello Romano
Your choice of two chicken breasts or veal scallopini breaded in Romano cheese and sautéed golden brown. Topped with lemon-basil butter and artichoke.Your choice of two chicken breasts or veal scallopini breaded in Romano cheese and sautéed golden brown. Topped with lemon-basil butter and artichoke.with Chicken 29with Veal 42
Pollo Parmigiana
Two sautéed chicken breasts topped with basil-tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.2828Two sautéed chicken breasts topped with basil-tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
Nate's Chicken
Two chicken breasts breaded in Romano cheese and sautéed golden brown. Topped with mozzarella and crispy prosciutto and served in creamy marsala mushroom sauce with sautéed spinach.3636Two chicken breasts breaded in Romano cheese and sautéed golden brown. Topped with mozzarella and crispy prosciutto and served in creamy marsala mushroom sauce with sautéed spinach.
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Pollo alla Giovanna
Two chicken breasts breaded in Romano cheese and sautéed golden brown with mozzarella. Served in light basil-tomato cream sauce with bits of prosciutto.3131Two chicken breasts breaded in Romano cheese and sautéed golden brown with mozzarella. Served in light basil-tomato cream sauce with bits of prosciutto.
Hockey Chicken
Created by Steven Stamkos! Two sautéed chicken breasts topped with mozzarella. Served with roasted-tomato cream sauce over angel hair.3030Created by Steven Stamkos! Two sautéed chicken breasts topped with mozzarella. Served with roasted-tomato cream sauce over angel hair.
Calabrese
Chicken or black grouper lightly floured and sautéed in a sauce of basil-tomato, red wine, onions, garlic, capers, black olives and crushed red pepper.Chicken or black grouper lightly floured and sautéed in a sauce of basil-tomato, red wine, onions, garlic, capers, black olives and crushed red pepper.Chicken 31Black Grouper 37
Plant-Based
Salsiccia Vegano
Beyond Meat Italian sausage, onion, mushrooms and spinach with plant-based mozzarella.2020Beyond Meat Italian sausage, onion, mushrooms and spinach with plant-based mozzarella.
Rigatoni del Campo
Rigatoni, olive oil, roasted grape tomatoes, garlic, mushrooms, peas, broccoli, red onion, kalamata olives, Gardein Ultimate chick'n filet.2424Rigatoni, olive oil, roasted grape tomatoes, garlic, mushrooms, peas, broccoli, red onion, kalamata olives, Gardein Ultimate chick'n filet.
Vegan Chick'n Parmesan
Two lightly breaded Gardein Ultimate chick'n filets sautéed 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).2424Two lightly breaded Gardein Ultimate chick'n filets sautéed 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).
Paste delle Casa
The majority of our pasta is made in house fresh daily, the same way it's been done for centuries: From semolina (made from Durham wheat) and water. Served "al dente." Our sauces are also fresh and housemade—and not cooked until ordered (with the exception of the Bolognese).
Pollo o Grouper Rosso
Chunks of chicken breast or Black grouper reddened with hot spices and "blackened" in a very hot pan; sautéed with scallions and mushrooms, then reduced in creamy basil-tomato sauce with fresh tomato and tossed with fettuccine.Chunks of chicken breast or Black grouper reddened with hot spices and "blackened" in a very hot pan; sautéed with scallions and mushrooms, then reduced in creamy basil-tomato sauce with fresh tomato and tossed with fettuccine.with Chicken 23with Black Grouper 25
Pera Sachet
Pear, robiola, ricotta and parmesan cheeses, saffron cream sauce, peas, shallot, prosciutto.2626Pear, robiola, ricotta and parmesan cheeses, saffron cream sauce, peas, shallot, prosciutto.
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.2727An 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.
Ravioli Verde
Spinach pasta filled with spinach, ricotta and Swiss cheese; tossed in your choice of sauce.2323Spinach pasta filled with spinach, ricotta and Swiss cheese; tossed in your choice of sauce.
Bistecca Gorgonzola
Beef filet tips sautéed with shallots and asparagus then tossed in gorgonzola cream sauce with starburst pasta.3232Beef filet tips sautéed with shallots and asparagus then tossed in gorgonzola cream sauce with starburst pasta.
Lasagne Napoletana
Four-cheese lasagne of ricotta, mozzarella, fontina and parmesan. Topped with basil-tomato or bolognese sauce.Four-cheese lasagne of ricotta, mozzarella, fontina and parmesan. Topped with basil-tomato or bolognese sauce.with Basil-tomato 23with Bolognese 25
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.2626Chunks 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.
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.2121A colorful South Tampa favorite. Spaghetti tossed in creamy basil-tomato sauce with fresh tomato, bacon, garlic, onions, basil, parsley and green peas.
Sun-dried Pesto Rigatoni
Tossed with chicken breast, pepperoncini, fresh spinach and heavy cream.2424Tossed with chicken breast, pepperoncini, fresh spinach and heavy cream.
Salsiccia al Forno
Italian sausage tossed with penne, mushrooms and ricotta in creamy basil-tomato sauce; topped with mozzarella and baked.2424Italian sausage tossed with penne, mushrooms and ricotta in creamy basil-tomato sauce; topped with mozzarella and baked.
Pasta il Mare
Gulf-water shrimp and scallops sautéed with roasted mushrooms and leeks in roasted-tomato cream sauce. Tossed with fusilli.2929Gulf-water shrimp and scallops sautéed with roasted mushrooms and leeks in roasted-tomato cream sauce. Tossed with fusilli.
Butternut Mezzaluna
Half-moon pasta filled with roasted butternut squash, sweet potatoes, ricotta, Romano and parmesan cheeses. Roasted-garlic sage cream sauce, sage, nutmeg. *Limited quantities.*2525Half-moon pasta filled with roasted butternut squash, sweet potatoes, ricotta, Romano and parmesan cheeses. Roasted-garlic sage cream sauce, sage, nutmeg. *Limited quantities.*
Create Your Own Combination
All of our house-made pasta is egg free and vegan friendly.
Spaghetti ~ Fettuccine ~ Penne ~ Starburst ~ Angel Hair ~ Fusilli ~ Mezzi Rigatoni
Grilled Chicken Breast 6 ~ Sautéed Gulf-water Shrimp 10 ~ Meatballs 3 for 8.00 or 6 for 14.00 ~ Fresh Vegetables 4 ~ Gardein Ultimate Chick'n Filet (V) 5
Basil Tomato
Plum tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, parsley and basil. Fresh and simple.1616Plum tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, parsley and basil. Fresh and simple.
Bolognese
A rich sauce of ground beef, onions, celery, carrots and garlic; simmered for five hours with white wine, milk and ground plum tomatoes.2121A rich sauce of ground beef, onions, celery, carrots and garlic; simmered for five hours with white wine, milk and ground plum tomatoes.
Pesto
Classic pesto of pureed fresh basil, parsley, garlic, olive oil, parmesan, Romano and pine nuts.1919Classic pesto of pureed fresh basil, parsley, garlic, olive oil, parmesan, Romano and pine nuts.
Roasted-Tomato Cream
An intensely flavored puree of roasted plum tomatoes, herbs and heavy cream.1818An intensely flavored puree of roasted plum tomatoes, herbs and heavy cream.
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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.1212Molten 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.
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.1212"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.
Not all items are available for carryout. Due to current fluctuations in the availability and price of many products, menu items and prices are subject to change without notice. Consuming raw or under-cooked meats or seafood increases your risk of contracting a food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.