This restaurant is my all time favorite when visiting my daughter at FSU! The food and service is amazing!! read more

Bella Bella - Yummy Cosmo..delicious chicken parm with fettuccine alfredo.. the special of the night braised short rib ravioli in a alla vodka sauce. - Italian Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

Went here for a date night and had an amazing time! We were quoted a 45 minute wait but pro tip, you can put your name on the list and grab a drink in their lounge at the back of the restaurant!! We ordered a glass of wine while we waited and it was perfect! Service is always great here and the food never disappoints! The Cannellini was our favorite and it might have to be my go-to going forward! Bella Bella is one of our favorite spots in Tallahassee and we love seeing this restaurant thrive! Thanks for having us! read more

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We've been going to Bella Bella for 20 plus years and can say it's perfectly mediocre and greate for Tallahassee, a town that inexplicably rewards the mediocre and ignores the exceptional. Our last visit is likely our last as the attitude, service and food were microwave quality. Sad to see as the location is greate and the atmosphere just ok. parking is usually not a problem if you don't mind a short walk; we're always surprised they stay so busy! When you consider the overall experience, there's much better choices within a few miles. Good luck Bella Bella. We hope you have plenty more years showing that big fake smile with unmatched pride. read more

This is one of my favorite Italian restaurants of all time. I've been coming to this place for well over a decade. They have such a wide variety of options and you really can't go wrong with any of them. My wife and I decided to give them a visit on date night. On this visit I had the Chicken Parmesan. This is one of my favorite Italian dishes and they did not disappoint. I had the spaghetti on the side and it was good as well. read more

Bella Bella - Bubble Bread - Italian Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

The drinks are made very well and the food is always phenomenal. I got the French 75, bubble bread, and their seafood special which happened to be mahi and spinach risotto. I love the small homey vibe of the restaurant and can usually count on them for an Italian inspired comfort meal. read more

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4.3. For Tally very good. Ambiance was nice, French onion soup and chicken parm were good, bread too. Sicilian lasagna was just okay. Fried mozzarella tasty. Nice list of wines and full bar. Service was good. read more

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Ok first impression hostess Rude, not the best fit for the service industry husband and I thought service was great Food stated. Cooked to order scratch definitely not so was bland at best Would not recommend read more

We love Bella Bella. The food is consistently good and the soups are always delicious. Service is top notch. We have been going here for years and never have we had a bad experience. Just make sure to go early when school is back in session or on game days because they will be busy. It is great for a date night or an evening out with friends. read more

Had a date night here and it went perfectly. Had a bottle of wine, stuffed mushrooms, 2 entrees, and an additional cocktail for very reasonable price!! Our server Nathan was awesome and very helpful. I loved that I was able to substitute the spaghetti that comes with the chicken parm for fettuccine Alfredo!! Everything was so delicious and I look forward to going back the next time I'm in town! read more

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The food here is always delicious and the service is top notch! The cozy, fun atmosphere is perfect for a date night or a celebratory dinner. read more

From the start this place exceeded my expectations. I love Italian food and I was not disappointed. We were recently in Peru and I saw the pisco sour on the drink menu....hummm I wonder if it could be as good??? Well turns out the bar tender is Peruvian and he made a SLAMMING pisco sour, well actually 3 since they were so tasty. Our server, Reese, was fantastic. Guided us to the bubbly bread, it's a staple here and highly recommended by the others at the small bar. The ravioli special ran out before I could order it but I did order the cannelloni. Very good. The Bella Bella salad was OVER THE TOP!!! Apples, strawberries, blueberries, cantaloupe, mango, watermelon,walnuts, pineapple, kiwi, plum, spring mix greens and damnnnnn Shout out to Reese, the kitchen staff and of course the bar!!! read more

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Bella Bella is a must for comfort food done right. The bubble bread is warm, soft, and impossible to resist, definitely a standout. The French onion soup is rich and flavorful, and the salad with gorgonzola vinaigrette is the perfect balance to the meal, fresh and delicious. Everything comes together in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that makes you want to linger. Bella Bella is one of those spots you keep coming back to for the classics done well. read more

We don't live in Tallahassee so we rely on yelp to guide us. We looked online and decided we would give it a try. Service was okay. Our server had a mishap with our order and we sat there waiting. Although our meals came with bread we had to ask for it when the salads and soup finally made an appearance. We did order the special appetizer...it was a lobster artichoke dip with pita bread. The pita was very good. The dip was pretty good. Our salads and soup finally came. My friend's son had the Italian wedding soup. He liked it but said the little meatballs were cold. I had the Cesar salad. It was okay. My friend has the house salad. She said it was fine. Our meals came out. My friend's son and I both had chicken parm. It was okay. The food wasn't super hot. My friend had the eggplant rollatini. She said it was fine. We shared a tiramisu that the server didn't charge us for because of the snafu. It was very good and my favorite part of the meal. All in all it was okay. I wouldn't go back next time I was visiting. read more

Bella Bella - Chicken Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

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One of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Tallahassee! Great food, super fast, and friendly staff. Also family owned

Bubble Bread and Stuffed Mushrooms are definitely the way to go for appetizers! Maggie was our waitress, super friendly and attentive! The pasta my wife and I ordered were very filling and flavorful! read more

Bella Bella - Left-to-Right, The Morning After and Basil Lemon Drop cocktails! - Italian Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

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Service and food good. Wait was good also. Ambience was nice. Love the decor. It fits the building and the restaurant style! Laidback!

I finally got to try this place, I'd been wanting to visit for a while. The ambiance was great, and the waitress explained the menu and made helpful suggestions. Here's what I had: 1. Vegetable Soup -- flavorful, it was a great start. (it comes with your meal as a side, salad is also an option). 2. Sicilian Lasagna -- it was served with Parmigiano cheese on top; it was rich, hearty, and very satisfying. (I had half of it because it was filling!) 3. Limoncello -- enjoyed after my meal. 4. Tiramisu -- ordered to share; it served as a cake slice instead of the messy spoon-style we expected. It was good, but didn't meet my expectations. ps: they served a bread basket with butter while we waited for our meals. find me on ig for my reviews: ratingraisin read more

Bella Bella - Sicilian Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

Everything is amazing... the food, atmosphere, the service and the local vibe! Definitely our go to place in Tally! read more

Excellent food and experience. We ordered the specials: meatballs, and mahi with risotto. The bubble bread was a huge hit and stuffed mushrooms were delicious. We loved the house salad. It is interesting and yummy. Great service too. We will definitely be back. read more

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So delicious! The bubble bread is phenomenal. So was the garlic dressing on the house salad. The lasagna was hearty, but delicious. And don't forget to get the cannolis for dessert! Be prepared to wait a little bit. We had fantastic service; our water was never empty and we always had a plate in front of us. Make sure to ask for the bread! read more

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We were referred by friends while visiting my daughter and definitely worth the trip! The place is super cozy and comfortable. Our server Max was awesome!! We started with bubble bread and stuffed mushrooms. Both were fantastic. If you only get one, it's the bubble bread. Hands down one of the best garlic breads we've had. Jess had Sicilian lasagne and I had chicken parm(of course). We loved them both and shared a little too. Everyone else (party of 8) enjoyed their dinners and took home leftovers. I tried the fettuccine Alfredo and loved that too! We ended with a birthday tiramisu and even that was delicious. Will definitely back the next time in Tally. read more

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Ambiance Service Food An amazing experience all around for my wife and I. We were seated promptly, met with a smile, and great recommendations from waitstaff, and enjoyed scrumptious food! Will be keeping this in our "Italian Rotation" read more

Great waiter and hostess. The grouper was delicious . The food went well with my drink. First time seating outside but nice atmosphere. read more

Bella Bella - Today's Fresh Catch Today's Fresh Catch - Italian Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

Hostess sat us immediately in the bar area at these perfect seats that were high tops but still comfortable. Our server greeted us with waters right when we sat down. We ordered white sangria and bubble bread to start with was perfect! Then we got salads and pasta with sausage and every single dish was amazing!!! Can't recommend it enough-- I think it's the best Italian in Tallahassee. read more

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The food was great. I got the chicken Parmesan over angel pasta, and house salad. Had a really good waitress and the atmosphere was just very good. read more

Found hair in the peanut butter chocolate pie. We have come here a few times and we love it, thought it would be a regular spot but when dessert came we found a very long and obvious hair in the pie. Waitress was nice and took it off the bill but ruined an otherwise nice meal. When we informed the manager she simply stated she was sorry. We had no problem paying but a coupon for next time or something would've been nice. We won't be back unfortunately :( read more

Very much not worth it. The wait was 45-1hr which we were fine with and the resturant is quite overrated. The menu is extremely limited to about 10 main course items. The pasta was good but to compare it to middle tier chain restaurants it wasn't much better than an Olive Garden or Chili's. Overhyped for sure. We got two pastas(only one using protein) and 1 bubble bread appetizer which totaled to $85. Way overpriced for what you're getting. Would not recommend or go back. Again it wasn't Bad per se but just a waste of time and money. read more

Fabulous food and excellent service. Will be back on return. Highly recommended!!! Great vibe place as well.

Food is amazing. Like super good. The hostess is not as kind as she could be and should be much more inviting and kind. If feels as though it is miserable for her to put me on the wait list and gives a really bad introduction to the restaurant. However My server was amazing. And the ambiance and lighting is beautiful. read more

Excellent food. Good service. One of my favorite places to eat. Bubble bread is delicious.

I ate at the bar last night and enjoyed watching the action as I ate the best shrimp scampi that I have had in years. I cannot recommend Bella Bella enough! read more

Absolutely delicious! We went with family to celebrate a birthday. We all enjoyed our vegetarian selections... excellent eggplant lasagna!

It is very disappointing to report that December 4, 2024 dining experience was less than what I've grown to expect from Bella Bella. The eggplant rotini was terrible. I believe that the eggplant was either left over from the day before or it was a very old eggplant. Even the take home eggplant was just simply awful and had to just be thrown away. While the ambience was great our server, Sarah was great. I sincerely believe that the oversight of this eggplant was not a mistake. Oh, and the bubble bread usually a favorite had. I believe blue cheese in it this time which did not go well in the bubble bread. However, I will say that the stuffed mushrooms were very, very good. read more

The food was great, the Halloween decor was fun, but the best part was our server, Max. So friendly, nice, professional, etc.

There Eggplant parmesan is Great local owned There bubble Bread is the best and the other bread the Drinks are great too especially the Sweet tea read more

I will compliment the bar as there is some serious skill behind the countertop. Service was a bit too laissez faire for the potential caliber this establishment has and from what I could observe resulted in maybe 2 turns all night. Place is definitely eclectic with a varied clientele. Parking is something to consider. Just not my style. read more

On a recent overnight pitstop in Tallahassee, we were craving some Italian food and our beertender recommended Bella Bella - which happened to be right around the corner from the brewery. So we walked over there and, well, he was right! Tucked away in an unassuming strip mall, the restaurant seems small at first but it goes way back, with a few different rooms to choose from. We arrived about an hour before closing, so it wasn't too busy and we were seated immediately. Although, we had to move a few minutes later as we were in some sort of weird a/c wind tunnel that caused quite a chill. We started with their famous bubble bread as an appetizer. The beertender had recommended it. It was quite delicious! Bready, cheesy, and served with a house-made marinara sauce...it was all I could do not to eat all of it. Okay, who am I kidding, I ate more than I planned and was thoroughly stuffed before the main course even arrived. For our meals my friend ordered canneloni and I ordered risotto with grilled grouper. I've never had grouper (THE local delicacy in Florida) cooked this way before and it was good, but a little dry. Still, it was fresh and the portion was generous. The risotto on the side was perfectly cooked and left me wishing I wasn't so full from the bubble bread! If I lived in Tallahassee I could definitely see this being a regular stop in my foodie lineup. Would love to try some of their pasta dishes if I ever go back. read more

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Super condensed take out review- Bella Bella is great modern Italian and a Tallahassee staple. This is the first time we've had takeout from here and the standard remains the same. What do you want from takeout? I want the food to be freshly hot and ready to go exactly when I'm told it will be ready. I want the packaging to match the food items: not cause the fried food to steam, separate cold from hot, not leak etc. I want the staff to be as friendly as I am. I want the food to be as good or at least close to as good as when dining in. Are my wants unreasonable? I don't know or care. But Bella Bella hits all of them at 95% (even though it was during evening rush) and we will most definitely do it again. Cheers read more

Bella Bella is a great dining experience. Tonight we went for an early dinner. I think our timing was perfect, as we got there about 4:30 and were seated out on the porch which was lovely. We shared the cannoli meal, plus a bowl of French onion soup. The staff were so kind.They brought a clean extra plate with every dish, so I was impressed. read more

Best Italian in Tallahassee. Great specials and their cocktail menu is one of the best in town also! Hard to beat a night out at Bella Bella. read more