This isn't just the best italian restaurant in DFW area. This is the best overall restaurant in DFW. Bold words, I know. But come grab a seat and ask for Sarah. She's amazing. The food is the best italian i have ever had. Very reasonably priced. Huge portions. Amazing bread. Great wine selection. And it's local! A mom and pop eatery of the highest quality. You'll be glad you came. And you'll come back. I guarantee it. read more

Good food at reasonable prices. I have dined here many times and I haven't found anything that I didn't like. Loses a point just because I haven't found anything that really wowed me. There's a place for consistent restaurants. Very good service. Exceptional atmosphere for such a small place. read more

Bella Italia Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Plano, Texas

Bf and I are regulars here and it's definitely one of our fav Italian places in the area. It's always cool, dark and sophisticated inside. Our food has always been great, as is the bread that comes with the meal. I knock a star because I get the same thing every time (Chicken Piccata) and it always tastes different. This time, for example, it had a vague burnt garlic taste that I don't remember. Bf tries it every time and also agrees. But overall, great, affordable, pretty much never a wait even on a Friday night. We will continue to support this business! read more

We had a great experience as our first time here. We started with the garlic bread they over. Warm, soft and with just a hint of garlic was really perfect to get you tastebuds ready. With a little fallow of butter, it was perfect. We also tried their calamari. Tender, lightly breaded then dipped into the marinara made it complete. I had their Linguine Clams with white sauce, huge serving for the price. Great light flavor with lots of clams on top of al dente linguine. This is a good Italian stop. Service was efficient and the ambiance was cozy. Definitely worth coming back to. read more

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Nice welcoming spot with a cozy vibe. I am on the hunt for best spicy red sauce on pasta I could find in the DFW area. This spot is right up there in my opinion. Good flavor and right amount of kick to it. If you order their Frutti Di Mari, it will come with regular red sauce by default but if you want that extra kick and flavor, ask for the diavalo sauce instead. It'll make your dish much more elevated especially if you like it spicy. I had a great experience here with the service. Fast , efficient but you won't feel rushed. There will be more future visits to come. read more

Bella Italia Ristorante - Frutti Di Mari with spicy sauce - Italian Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Always a good time here! Food and service is always top notch! Came here impromptu to celebrate my sisters birthday. The servers were very attentive. Inside is gorgeous and the ambiance was befitting of a celebration. Thank you! read more

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Had been a few years since we'd come to Bella as we've been frequenting their sister location Verona. Much smaller menu than Verona, but service and atmosphere are top notch. Food was good and we enjoyed everything. They charge $7 to BYOB and honestly that is my biggest issue with the place. But we'll probably come back. read more

Bella Italia Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Plano, Texas

Bella Italia Risotorante is a local Italian restaurant that is a great setting for both large groups or dates. They offer a menu that isn't very large, so you know everything on the menu is going to be perfected and out quick. After finishing the bread and butter that's offered my meal was brought which was the Chicken Bella. On one half of the plate was a large, tender, juicy fried chicken breast. It was crispy and flavorful as it was topped with cheese and hiding marinara sauce. It was delicious! The other half of the plate contained the amazing Tortellini Cremora. The pink sauce was rich and creamy and the filled pasta paired with it really well. read more

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My wife had their spaghetti for the first time today. It was so good that she ate almost the entire bowl of it in spite of it being a very large portion. She said it was very, very good and she wants to try the other foods there too. read more

Went back with Family for Sunday lunch. We ordered Chicken Marsala, Stromboli and Pene pasta regular. It's delicious. Service is amazing. Clean place and well lighted. We"ll be back again. read more

Bella Italia Ristorante - Chicken Marsala - Italian Near Me - Plano, Texas

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We found this restaurant by Yelp. Yes, we were in an area we were not familiar with and Yelp guided us here. When we pulled up, I thought, "Oh no." It was a strip shopping center, and not a very enticing one. But, when we stepped into the restaurant, my mind changed. It was warm, inviting, modern, and a hint of elegance. We were treated well by the waitress, and we were served quickly. The rolls came first - they were good. Then the fried mozzarella - they were really good. And finally our dinner was placed in front of us. I ordered the Chicken Marsala with red wine sauce - it was very good! My husband ordered the Calzone and said it was one of the better Calzones he has eaten. When we go to a restaurant for the first time, we determine the quality of it by this question, "Would we come back to eat here again?" And the answer is YES. read more

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For Mother's Day lunch we visited Bella Italia Ristorante. We started our meal with a basket of fresh rolls. Then, we ordered bruschetta and a glass of Prosecco for the moms. We also ordered fried calamari as an appetizer. The calamari was crisp and lightly fried with a tasty marinara sauce. We finished it off quickly. The bruschetta was a mix of onions, tomatoes, and dressed in a tasty balsamic vinegar dressing served on crisp slices of bread. The Prosecco was a nice addition to the meal. I ordered eggplant parmigiana which was light, flavorful, and delicious. It came with a side of spaghetti. My son had the pasta Alfredo and that was rich and creamy. We also ordered the pasta with meat sauce for my granddaughter. That was a big hit too. Service was excellent. They were so nice and attentive to our needs. When you are dining with little ones, there is always something you need. The restaurant is attractive and designed with warm woods and an attractive bar area. We thoroughly enjoyed our Mother's Day lunch. read more

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I love places that transport me to another place and Bella Italia Restorante did just that! Walking in you feel like you are in another world than the hot busy Plano streets. The interior is tastefully appointed without being overdone. The drawn blinds allow them to control the ambient lighting regardless of it being daytime or nighttime. The only thing a little out of place is the music. You would expect to hear easy listening Italian or light piano jazz. Instead most songs had some heavy guitar work. The service was very good. We were seated immediately and our server Sara was with us right after being seated. I ordered a Calzone and it was delicious. It was also pretty large, I would say 2 people could share it comfortably. It had the right mix of Ricotta and Mozzarella. I might have liked there to be a stronger Sausage presence, I might have also enjoyed the cheeses layered inside the Calzone instead of separated as they were, but I don't want to be too critical because overall it was really good! Would I order it again? Yes, but probably not on my next visit as there are many other things I want to try! Review #2046 read more

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Food and service were both amazing. Bread, pasta balognese, and the special was pesto pasta on a breaded chicken cutlet with marinara and parmesan. Everything was 10/10, highly recommend! read more

We weren't highly impressed with all the food. Our table of 5 and a toddler had mixed reviews. I enjoyed the soup, which seemed to be the best thing we had. The gnocchi's was good but not exceptional. The meatballs were homemade. I think the sauce was lacking for us. The ambiance was fun and decorated for the holidays. Service was good. And the bread basket was enjoyed by all. read more

5/5 Food 5/5 Service Came here for a late Saturday lunch and was quickly seated. Our server was friendly and quick to meet our asks. This place is a delicious hole in the wall for Italian food! Everything was well-seasoned and prepared, including pasta bolognese, fried calamari, minestrone soup, spaghetti with meatballs, and bread rolls (free!). I will definitely be back. read more

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Very tasty food and it came hot. The food seemed like quality so I'm not sure why there are some saying it wasn't good. I enjoyed everything. read more

Came here for a Galentine dinner and left so satisfied. Pricing is great, $7 cork fee if you byob but they also sell wine by the glass/bottle. Service is quick, food is a great portion and our server was attentive. read more

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First time here and probably last, mostly due to distance from home. It's a nice restaurant and the food was fine, but not amazing the high star rating would imply to me for a restaurant of this nature. This is more of a good neighborhood restaurant that I would visit if I lived close by. Maybe its on me for false expectations. It was pretty empty when we got here. There was one other bug group and they sounded like regulars. It's not huge inside but fairly well kept and clean. There was no one at the front but the bartender saw us and told us to pick our spot. Our server was quick to meet us. She was nice and checked up on us during the meal. The food was a-ok. Chicken Bella pasta was the best dish flavor wise but overcooked. The Ravioli was pretty good and the stuffed mushrooms were ho hum. Prices were reasonable. It's a good option if you live nearby. read more

Ordered 2 pizzas based on yelp reviews. Both my wife and son ask me where I ordered from after seeing the pizza. Maybe it was a bad night but I couldn't recommend pizza from this place to anyone. Total price was over $50 dollars thus my expectations was awesome pizza and I've had better at a pizza buffet. Disappointed! read more

The food was good I wish they had angel hair pasta that would've been in better , the service was good and the other two people I was with liked everything man read more

We had been customers of Bella Italia for several years, virtually all of our visits being for take-out. During Covid the then owners were very generous providing meals for many in the area. Bella was sold shortly after Covid and the new owners either did not know how to properly prepare good Italian food or didn't care, but in any case the quality of the bill o' fare suffered tremendously to the point where we no longer dealt with them. Fast forward to today and my wife and I decided to give them another try as the reviews we were seeing indicated a definite uptick in the quality of both in-house and take-out. We were very pleasantly surprised with the quality of the pizza (Supreme) which I picked up. The major downfall of most sub-par pizzas is the crust. Even if the ingredients are good, a poor quality crust spoils the entire dish. Not at Bella Italia! The pizza we brought home was SUPER!! The toppings were fresh and plentiful - a word of advice DON'T ask for extra toppings (which you pay for) as there are PLENTY on the basic order. The crust is light and flavorful. All in all, as good a pizza as we have had in a LONG time, and, their prices are reasonable. The lady who took my call in order was friendly, efficient, and professional. Additionally, when I was leaving she went to the front door and held it for me as I exited with my large pizza box and cane in hand. A very nice touch - THANK YOU. read more

Bella's is magnificent, it's a great break from the hustle and bustle of all things Metro. Wonderful food, great service all with a small town vibe. read more

First of all, don't let the surrounding areas for you. The food was delicious, the portion amount was very generous. We will definitely be coming back. The customer service was great! read more

Great service family style Italian fast and fresh the dinners were fairly priced my iced tea was never low . The restaurant is Texas strip-mall chic something im not comfortable with yet lol read more

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Bella is wonderful! The food is great, the service and staff are always friendly. Also, they have one of the best minestrone soups, ever! We love coming here to eat, or getting an order to go if we want to lounge at home. read more

Good to be back. So many good places to eat in Collin county hard to get them all in makes one too fat. I added photos of menu so if you haven't been in awhile take note. Almost a full house for weekday evening meal. Dessert was yummy. Main dish be hungry or plan on leftovers. Good size portions. read more

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I came here for lunch couple of days ago. I haven't been here for a long time. It was after lunch and there were one other table of customers present. We got seated right away and our server was very prompt and attentive. It's very nice inside the ristrante(bright and Italian music playing). We ordered stuffed mushrooms, spaghetti with sausage and baked ziti. They were hot and tasty. We def have to return soon! read more

Bella Italia Ristorante - Caesar salad came with my meal - Italian Near Me - Plano, Texas

Lasagna is very good. This is a cute little Italian restaurant. And Sara is terrific with the customers. Great job. read more

Bella Italia Ristorante - The spaghetti with meat sauce was soooo good. I literally cleaned the plate before thinking of taking a photo. - Italian Near Me - Plano, Texas

The service was prompt, not too jolly but added to the European feel lol very nice quaint restaurant, a little warm but they had additional fans blowing so it wasn't. I ordered raspberry tea, it was sweet and very good. My entree was the chicken Alfredo and it was very, very good. No seasoning needed. Sauce good consistency, chickens tender and flavorful. Very happy with my meal. read more

Bella Italia Ristorante - Chicken Fett Alfredo Raspberry Tea - Italian Near Me - Plano, Texas

afternoon order to go - Chicken Picata & Fried Mozzarella sticks $30 The taste of fresh lemon juice - nope. Tart little capers - nope, no flavor at all. How is that possible? The Mozzarella sticks had not melted and tasted from a box. The whole meal had virtually no flavor. I ate 1/3 of it. The hostess lady was very nice and professional. Kept thinking it was just a bad day for Bella. This was my 3rd and maybe last visit. read more

Everything was great couldn't ask for better, will definitely be going back. The service was great and the food was excellent, the Ambiance was great, it definitely will be a do over. read more

We ordered take out - cheese pizza was not good. Crust was tough and chewy - tasted old. Very little topping on the pizza. Chicken parm was okay. Chicken needed seasoning and so did the red sauce. The only thing I can recommend is the pasta which was cooked perfectly Al dente. Cannoli dessert was too sweet. The cake (Italian wedding, I think) was okay. We will not return. Loved this place pre and during Covid. read more

Food: slightly below average Ambiance: meh. Cheap and in need of updating Service: friendly but too many interruptions and unnecessary questions read more

Absolutely fabulous food. And the staff are so nice and accommodating. Don't be put off by the strip center location. It is warm and inviting inside. read more

Had the lasagna on a takeout order. Even though I was late to pickup, it was still piping hot when I got it home. When I ate it...let's just say *chef's kiss*. I still think about it. read more

This is my favorite Italian place to eat at. The food is awesome and so are all the people who work there! Great food and atmosphere!!

Ordered a pickup for a calzone and a small veggie pizza. Veggie pizza get 4 stars. The calzone get 2 stars. The calzone was very overloaded with mozzarella cheese and very, very, very stingy on the sausage. I have not had a decent calzone in this area. A pizza joint in Portland, Maine makes great calzones. read more

YUM! The food is amazing. I got the ravioli with the Tortellini Cremora and it was amazing!! The apps were good as well! I tried my nephews cheese pizza and that was also amazing!! I can't wait to come back read more

Very good local Italian restaurant with great service and excellent food. Very clean, a nice atmosphere and fast service. My wife and I enjoy their pasta dishes and pizza. I highly recommend. read more