Bella's Italian Cafe

Name: Bella's Italian Cafe
Address: 1413 S Howard Avenue, Suite 100, Tampa, FL, 33606, US
Telephone: +18132543355
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

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Serving Tampa the best Italian food since 1986! Bella's has been open for nearly 36 years, and for good reason.
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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 Bella Rita 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!

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from Bella’s! What’s with the Pumpkins? It’s been a few years since we’ve let the staff loose to decorate pumpkins for Halloween. Come in tonight to see, up close and in person, all of the creations!

10/30/2026

Weekends at Bella’s calls for something delicious. 🍷

This week’s features bring a little something for everyone, from our French Onion Soup and rich Anatra Porcini Ragù to our Butternut Mezzaluna with roasted-garlic sage cream sauce.

Also on the menu:
• Pollo Positano a Mezzo (pictured)
• Vegan Chick’n Parmesan
• House-made Apple Crumb Cake with caramel, candied pecans & vanilla ice cream

Pair it all with our featured Gavi di Gavi from Piedmont, or finish your meal with a Pumpkin Spice Cappuccino.

Make this weekend a little more delicious. We’ll see you at Bella’s! 🇮🇹

10/29/2026

“The owner of Bella’s just brought this over to me! If you have not had the Bellarita and lobster bisque, what are you doing???”

📸 Verte Boutique

10/27/2026

A little love from South Tampa Magazine 🇮🇹❤️ We’re honored to be featured in their Essential Italian Guide alongside some of Tampa’s favorite Italian spots. From family stories to the dishes that keep generations coming back, it’s all about celebrating the traditions that make Italian dining special. Here’s to many more nights around the table at Bella’s!

10/26/2026

A little mushroom, a little fresh basil, a lot of delicious. 🌿 Another week, another Bella’s craving.

10/24/2026

Weekend Specials!!! 🍝🍷

FEATURED WINE… Valpolicella Ripasso Corte Lenguin
Veneto DOC: Vibrant ruby red reflective color. Intense, fruity with notes of cherry, blueberry, spices and licorice. Dry, warm and soft tasting, elegant tannins, very persistent.

French Onion Soup… Sautéed onions, beef broth; baked with buttered croutons, Gruyère cheese.

Fichi e Pollo Penne… Chicken, fig jam, tre funghi, spinach, penne, brandy cream sauce.

Butternut Mezzaluna… Half-moon pasta filled with roasted butternut squash, sweet potatoes, ricotta, Romano and parmesan cheeses. Roasted-garlic sage cream sauce, sage, nutmeg.

Fusilli alla Zozzona… House-made bolognese of eggplant and portobello mushrooms, slightly spicy, fusilli.

Hockey Chicken a Mezzo… Stamkos’ creation, but for smaller appetites! One sautéed chicken breast, mozzarella, roasted-tomato cream sauce, served over angel hair.

Dolce… Apple crumb cake, house-made caramel, candied pecans, vanilla ice cream.

Pumpkin Spice Cappuccino
Nespresso ristretto, pumpkin spice, steamed milk.

Mmm...Bella Bella!

10/22/2026

Your sign to make tonight a Bella’s night.

10/21/2026

House-made meatballs, peppers, onions, and melted mozzarella on our signature pizza. 🍕 Baked at 600–800° in our Milan-crafted oak-burning oven, with our original Venetian b**r dough for that perfectly light, crispy crust.

10/20/2026

40 years of history, tradition, and Italian favorites. 🇮🇹🍝 South Tampa, we want to know: What’s your go-to dish at Bella’s? The one you keep coming back for. Tell us in the comments! ❤

Address

1413 S Howard Avenue, Suite 100
Tampa, FL
33606

Telephone

+18132543355

Website

http://www.bellasitaliancafe.com/

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