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Bella's Italian Cafe
Cuisine: European, Italian, Pizza
Price Range: $$
10Best Says
Bella's has been a favorite of locals in South Tampa for over three decades. Featuring home-cooked flavors, everything is prepared from scratch here including their pizza dough and pasta. Diners... Read More
Bella's has been a favorite of locals in South Tampa for over three decades. Featuring home-cooked flavors, everything is prepared from scratch here including their pizza dough and pasta. Diners return often to tuck into the delicious wood-fired pizzas and full menu of classic Italian favorites. Although the decor could easily seem overdone, thanks to subdued lighting and gracious details, Bella's greets guests with a relaxed charm. The open kitchen provides a hint of what's to come for inside diners, and there is also a patio with outdoor seating. Late hours and favorable prices heighten Bella's appeal with the after-clubbing crowd.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Skye Rodgers
Tampa Local Expert
- Homestyle, Best of Tampa's Hyde Park and SoHo, Pizza: "Bella's doesn't take reservations so it's a good idea to call ahead for seating."
- Italian: "Bella's doesn't take reservations so it's a good idea to call ahead during busy times to get on their wait list."
- Best for Homestyle Because: Bella's is a Tampa favorite for homestyle Italian dishes served in a gracious but casual setting.
- Recommended as Best of Tampa's Hyde Park and SoHo Because: Bella's has been serving from-scratch Italian favorites in Tampa's SoHo neighborhood for almost 30 years.
- Best for Italian Because: From pasta to dessert, everything at Bella's is made from scratch using traditional recipes.
- Best for Pizza Because: Bella's is a long-time favorite with locals and visitors alike for wood-fired pizzas in South Tampa.
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