Bella's Italian Cafe Tampa Menu & Prices

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. Top

Steamed in saffron and garlic shrimp stock; served with croutons

Baked goat cheese in reduced bruschetta sauce; served with buttered croutons for dipping

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

Roasted grape tomatoes, garlic, pesto, balsamic pearls

Rhode Island calamari dusted in seasoned flour and deep fried; served with reduced bruschetta sauce

Eggplant layered with ricotta, Romano and Parmesan cheeses. Baked with reduced bruschetta sauce and mozzarella

["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 gri

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

Classic Italian pasta and bean soup with bacon, onion, ham, celery, garlic and tomato

Bella's house-made meatballs, onion and red and green peppers with mozzarella

Mozzarella, Parmesan and tomato sauce with fresh basil. The closest thing to an "American" pizza. You can have it plant-based too!

Italian sausage, onion and mushrooms with mozzarella

Rich and flavorful, with pesto, ricotta, Romano and mozzarella. A great appetizer for a small group, or a meal in itself

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

Sun-dried tomato pesto, goat cheese, kalamata olives, capers, grape tomatoes

Porcini, portobello and button mushroom mix with Asiago and mozzarella

Pepperoni, onion and mushrooms with mozzarella

Beyond Meat Italian sausage, onion, mushrooms and spinach with plant-based mozzarella

Romaine topped with carrot, shredded red cabbage, ripe tomato, kalamata olives and zucchini slices. Choice of vinaigrette, ranch or balsamic vinaigrette dressing

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

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

Romaine tossed with shredded red cabbage, hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, pimiento and parmesan; dressed in creamy vinaigrette

Veal scallopini sautéed in creamy marsala and mushroom sauce

Flour-dusted veal scallopini sautéed in a lemon, caper and white-wine butter sauce

Sautéed veal scallopini topped with basil-tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses

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

Your choice of two chicken breasts or veal scallopini breaded in Romano cheese and sautéed golden brown. Topped with lemon-basil butter and artichoke

Two chicken breasts sautéed in creamy marsala and mushroom sauce

Two flour-dusted chicken breasts sautéed in a lemon, caper and white-wine butter sauce

Two sautéed chicken breasts topped with basil-tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses

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

Two chicken breasts breaded in Romano cheese and sautéed golden brown with mozzarella. Served in light basil-tomato cream sauce with bits of prosciutto

Created by Steven Stamkos! Two sautéed chicken breasts topped with mozzarella. Served with roasted-tomato cream sauce over angel hair

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

Flour-dusted black grouper sautéed in a lemon, caper and white-wine butter sauce

Maple-amaretto glazed salmon baked on a cedar plank in the oak-fired oven

Beyond Meat Italian sausage, mushrooms, basil-tomato sauce, penne, plant-based mozzarella

House-made bolognese of eggplant and portobello mushrooms, slightly spicy, tossed with fusilli

Rigatoni, olive oil, roasted grape tomatoes, garlic, mushrooms, peas, broccoli, red onion, kalamata olives, Gardein Ultimate chick'n filet

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-T

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

Pasta 'purses' filled with pear, robiola, ricotta and parmesan cheeses. Served in creamy saffron sauce with peas and prosciutto

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 gar

Spinach pasta filled with spinach, ricotta and Swiss cheese; tossed in your choice of sauce

Beef filet tips sautéed with shallots and asparagus then tossed in gorgonzola cream sauce with starburst pasta

Four-cheese lasagne of ricotta, mozzarella, fontina and parmesan. Topped with basil-tomato or bolognese sauce

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

A colorful South Tampa favorite. Spaghetti tossed in creamy basil-tomato sauce with fresh tomato, bacon, garlic, onions, basil, parsley and green peas

Tossed with chicken breast, pepperoncini, fresh spinach and heavy cream

Italian sausage tossed with penne, mushrooms and ricotta in creamy basil-tomato sauce; topped with mozzarella and baked

Gulf-water shrimp and scallops sautéed with roasted mushrooms and leeks in roasted-tomato cream sauce. Tossed with fusilli

Plum tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, parsley and basil. Fresh and simple

A rich sauce of ground beef, onions, celery, carrots and garlic; simmered for five hours with white wine, milk and ground plum tomatoes

Thick and rich, with heavy cream, garlic, parmesan and Romano cheeses and a dash of nutmeg

A bit heavier than basil-tomato, with diced plum tomatoes, garlic, onions, parsley and basil

Classic pesto of pureed fresh basil, parsley, garlic, olive oil, parmesan, Romano and pine nuts

An intensely flavored puree of roasted plum tomatoes, herbs and heavy cream

Olive oil, butter and garlic tossed with fresh parsley

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

Vanilla-bean custard with sweet raspberries topped with a thin, crispy shell of caramelized sugar

A traditional filling of sweetened ricotta and chocolate chips with a hint of Grand Marnier in a chocolate-dipped shell

"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 a

A scoop of vanilla ice cream served with a shot of espresso

Sicilian blood orange soda

Sautéed chicken breast topped with mozzarella, basil-tomato sauce and fresh grated parmesan on herb focaccia

Sautéed Gardein Ultimate chick'n filet 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.

Pizza dough filled with ham, soppressata, pepperoni, fontina, red and green peppers and diced tomato

Fresh mozzarella, fresh basil leaves and vine-ripened beefsteak tomatoes with pesto on herb focaccia

Chicken breast topped with swiss, lettuce, tomato and onion. Served on herb focaccia with spicy honey-mustard sauce

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

Slices of grilled bread topped with our fresh bruschetta sauce of diced plum tomatoes, garlic, onions, parsley and basil

Mozzarella, parmesan, fresh basil

Italian sausage, onion, mushrooms, mozzarella

Pesto, ricotta, Romano, mozzarella

Pepperoni, sausage, pepperoncini, onion, mushrooms, mozzarella

Porcini, portobello and button mushroom mix, asiago, mozzarella

Pepperoni, sausage, ricotta, mushrooms, onions, mozzarella

Pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, mozzarella

Plant-based mozzarella, fresh basil

Beyond Meat hot Italian sausage, onion, mushrooms, spinach, plant-based mozzarella

Romaine topped with carrot, shredded red cabbage, ripe tomato and zucchini slices. Choice of vinaigrette, ranch or balsamic vinaigrette

Finely chopped chicken breast, crumbled bacon, diced tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, shredded red cabbage, gorgonzola, ditali pasta and romaine all tossed in dijon vinaigrette

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

Crumbled sausage, ground beef, red and green peppers, savory tomato beef broth, orzo

Chicken, spinach, pepperoncini, Gorgonzola cream sauce, malfaldine pasta

Hazelnut crunch layered with chocolate sponge cake and vanilla cream, caramel drizzle

Sauza Conmemorativo, Grand Marnier, citrus—a Bella's tradition since 1986!

Prosecco, peach-infused Broker's gin, Lillet Blanc, peach bitters

Basil, Italicus, lemon, prosecco, Wheatley vodka

Passionfruit, EG Rosemary Lavender vodka, elderflower, peach, lime, bubbles

Blend of Whistle Pig Piggy Back and High West Double Rye! 100% rye whiskies, decanter bitters, dark sugar, Fernet, Benedictine, lemon

Corazon tequila, blood orange, golden falernum, orgeat, lemon, tiki bitters, pink salt

Strawberry, mint, lemon, gin and sparkling rosé

Dickel rye whiskey, Montenegro amaro, Aperol, Aztec chocolate bitters, orange zest

Limoncello, prosecco, soda

Fresh espresso, Stoli Vanilla, Kahlúa

Basil, lemon, sugar, soda, pink salt

Strawberry, lemon, ginger

Peach, rosemary, lemon, soda

Veneto DOC: Clean and bright; crisp; soft, elegant bubbles; balance of floral notes and luscious fruit

Veneto DOC: Delicate rose color; complex bouquet on the nose with scents of rose, hints of fresh fruits and lychees; full on the palate, with well-balanced acidity

375 ml, Treviso DOC: Aromas of ripe golden apples, acacia, and honeysuckle. Dry, fresh and fruit-driven on the palate, with citrus and stone-fruit flavors

187mL, Champagne, FR: To the nose: red fruits (wild strawberry, raspberry, cherry). Floral nuances of rose with a slight hint of pepper. On the palate, the juicy intensity of berries (strawberry, rasp

Champagne, FR: Aromatic notes of white and yellow fruits like pear, apple and peach; citrus fruits like mandarin and grapefruit; aromas of brioche. Structured by Pinot Noir; flavors of pear, peach and

Lombardy DOCG: 90% Chardonnay/10% Pinot Nero. Aromas of white wild flower, citrus and a whiff of bread crust. On the palate: white peach, Golden Delicious apple and lemon drop. A brioche note wraps up

Veneto DOC: Refined but typically sweeter, with hints of exotic fruit

Piedmont DOCG: Ruby red color with mineral and vanilla notes. Medium-bodied; dry; crisp acidity; soft tannins. Balanced, with a red cherry finish

Abruzzo DOP: Aroma reminiscent of wild berries and cherries with a hint of spice on the finish. Dry, with a hint of licorice

Tuscany DOCG: 90% Sangiovese/%10 Canaiolo & Colorino. Rich, intense aromas of black cherry and spice. Full bodied with rich red berry fruit flavors and a tannic backbone

Tuscany IGT: Intensely fruity aromas; cherry, violet, and black currant; spicy notes. Well-structured and balanced, with pleasant tannins; berries and cherries

Sicily DOC: Floral notes of rose, blackberry and morello cherry. Hints of ripe sour cherry on the palate

Alto Adige DOC: Nose of cherry and raspberry with bitter almond. Medium-bodied, very soft

Etna DOC: An unoaked Sicilian red wine. Notes of red and black fruits, cherries and plums, mineral hints, lava and ground stone. Complex, supportive tannic texture

Tuscany IGT: 34% Sangiovese/33% Merlot/33% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of cherries, plums, blackberries with hints of spices, sweet tobacco and refined balsamic notes. Silky tannins; blackberry fruit a

Piedmont DOCG: Violet, Rose petals, tobacco and deep red fruits married to forest floor. Structured and tannic

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

Montalcino DOCG: Nose of cherry, earth, tar, oak, dried porcini mushroom. Medium bodied; sour cherry, leather, oak, dried mushrooms, blood orange, candied orange rind, dates. Sour acidity; grippy fine

Veneto DOCG: Full bodied, aromas of currant, blackberries, sweet almonds, hints of vanilla. Rich palate; silky tannins; long and lingering finish

Piedmont DOCG: Strong spice aromas with floral and fruity hints. Full and well-structured on the palate with well-balanced tannins

Piedmont DOCG: Delicate, floral bouquet. Fresh, pleasant and lively in the mouth. Citrus and slightly tropical

Piedmont DOCG: Delicate fruity aroma and flavor. Intensity on the palate; honeysuckle, citrus and some tropicality

Venezie DOC: Crisp and citrusy, this wine has a saline character with pure fruity sensations and soft aromatics

Abruzzo DOC: The bouquet has floral hints, fresh fruit, cherry and black cherry. A fruity palate of red strawberry and cherry with a slight salinity

Sardinia DOC: A fragrant mix of evergreen shrubs and herbs with aromas of pine and mint coupled with ripe stone fruit and sweet citrus. The vibrant palate finishes with lingering acidity

Monreale DOC: Nose of peaches, citrus fruits and elderflower. Freshness, acidity and richness with a touch of honey

Piedmont DOC: Delicate honeysuckle and lemon zest aroma. Fruity notes of yellow peach, apple, pineapple and citrus fruits, almonds and hazelnuts. Medium- to full-bodied wine; mineral taste; the right

Toscana Bianco IGT: Fresh sour cherry and orange blossom aromas. Flavors of quince, apple, white currant with grapefruit and lime acidity

Sonoma: Nose: raspberry, yellow plum and a hint of dried cranberry. Juicy, with flavors of red and yellow plum, rose petals and cardamom; French vanilla bean; lengthy finish

Monterey: Garnet in color, with aromas of strawberry, pastry cream and nutmeg. Medium bodied with dusty fine-grained tannins and a long juicy finish

Argentina: On the nose and palate: blueberry and wild strawberry, blue fruit, persimmon and Delicious apple. Medium bodied; un-oaked; silky tannins and a dusting of cocoa

Sonoma: A delicious blend of dark cherry flavors with intense nutmeg and clove aromatics. An elegant Merlot with concentrated fruit on the front palate, a rich, velvety mouthfeel and a lingering choco

Central Coast: Syrah/Grenache/Zinfandel. Nose: jammy boysenberry and blackberry; a fresh hint of raspberry. On the palate: underlying tones of peppercorns, dried tobacco and roasted coffee. Velvety ta

Napa: Cabernet/Zinfandel/Merlot/Petite Sirah. Aromas of tobacco, baking spice and cassis. On the palate are flavors of blackberry, dark cherry, ripe plum and pomegranate. Full; plush tannins; lengthy

Santa Barbara County: Fragrant notes of black and red cherry, clove and cassis. Hints of sage, coffee and smoky oak. Flavors of dark fruits; black cherry and blackberry; chocolatey undertone. Firm tan

Sonoma: Aromas of black cherry, graphite and blackberry; violet floral note. The palate is well balanced, blueberries, cassis and boysenberry; silky tannins from the French oak barrels. Dark fruit fla

Napa: Generous black cherry and blackberry aromas and flavors; complex hints of mocha, anise, tamari and mineral

Napa: A blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon plus Syrah, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah. Aromas of boysenberry, black currant, black pepper, leather. Rich blackberry, lavender, dry tannins

Napa: Classic Napa Cabernet, aromas of fresh red cherries, black licorice and a touch of baking spices. The palate adds notes of chocolate-covered blueberries, fresh herbs and espresso. Silky tannins

Sonoma: Nose of red currant and ripe huckleberry; undertones of violet and aromatic dried herb. On the palate: juicy wild blackberry, Japanese plum, notes of tobacco leaf and baking spice. Richly text

Napa: Powerful aromas of wild berries, violets and crushed stone. On the palate: blackberry, blueberry and cranberry flavors; cardamom, clove. Rich, velvety tannins

Marlborough, NZ: Aromas of passionfruit, white peach, lemon zest, gooseberry, minerality. Good mid-palate texture; grapefruit; ripe acidity

Santa Barbara County: Aromas of jasmine, lemon zest, orange blossom, white melon, lychee nut and white peach. Tropical flavors of passionfruit, pineapple, apricot, lychee nut and white peach. Juicy an

Sonoma: Aromas of green apple, baked pear, lemon citrus and toasty brioche. On the palate, the baked fruit and toasty vanilla spices lead to a creamy, fresh acidity and well-balanced finish

Sonoma: Aromas of stone fruit and apple blossom, honeydew, pineapple and subtle oak spice. On the palate, a blend of ripe pear and golden delicious apple; bright acidity and soft mid-palate; gentle ba

Aromatic and floral with scents of pastry. Fruity flavors; scents of apricot, green apple, raisins

Floral scents, full of rockrose, menthol and anise. Rich, opulent, refreshing acidity. Mineral notes, black plum and liquorice. Soft, velvety and persistent finish

On the nose: 'nutty' character; mature fruit with hints of orange peel. On the palate: rich, softly sweet and smooth. Long, elegant finish

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