Stopped in today with the family and was excited to try a new place! The server Alexander was very unwelcoming , and made discriminatory and condescending comments about our religion when we said we couldn't eat bacon . Atmosphere was beautiful and food was pretty good but bad service makes it not a good experience. read more

Nice restaurant, beautiful interior, maybe a little over the top for the area, seems a little out of place, food was good, but I've had better pasta at an Italian joint then this fancy restaurant, no complaints about the service, worth going at least once for the experience, not somewhere I would choose as a favorite spot, but to each it's own read more

Pasta was to die for, the ambiance is delightful and so is the wine. Great service and excellent food! Definitely will be back! read more

Bella - Pasta and wine - Italian Near Me - Maryville, Tennessee

We had an excellent dinner paired with a fine wine. Our server was attentive and checked in on regularly. We dined upstairs with a large group of neighbors. Everything was handled very well. I would recommend Bella to my family and fiends. read more

My food was very good. I really enjoyed the Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken. My friend struggled a little with her order because they did not have what she wanted. She said her dish did not have much sauce on it. The restaurant was very busy for a Tuesday night which I thought was pretty surprising. I was glad we had a reservation. The restaurant was very nice. They were out of the dessert that we wanted to order, which was a little disappointing. We ended up with tiramisu and a specialty drink. We were very happy with that. read more

My wife and I took our daughter in law and son here for their birthday dinner. We enjoyed the meatballs & calamari for appetizers. Both were delicious! For the main my daughter in law split the table side pasta, with added protein, my wife had the Marsala and son had the salmon. Our food was spectacular! Stacey our server was outstanding. She was very professional and always seemed to show up just when we needed something. Other staff were also attentive clearing empty dishes/glassware. A very enjoyable evening! read more

Good news atmosphere is great and service very friendly and attentive. Bad news is the food has no flavor. Ordered Chicken Marsala, expecting deep rich Marsala favor. We got watered down mushroom gravy... obviously they don't understand the preparation required for authentic Chicken Marsala. Better name would be Blackened Chicken in mushroom gravy served on angel hair pasta. The Grilled Salmon with pesto was acceptable but the asparagus was limp. Terribly overcooked. The highlight of the meal was the appetizer: Brussel sprouts were wonderful and very tasty... Good luck. read more

My friend and I went to lunch here after a hike because he said he LOVED going. This was my first time in Knoxville, so he wanted to show me all of his favorite places! I had the Chicken Panini with Truffle Fries, which were delicious!! The truffle fries were just the perfect amount of truffle. For cocktails, I really enjoyed all the different varieties that they have. But I had the Fig Smash: bourbon, lemon, fig simple syrup, tamarind, soda, and amaro. The place had beautiful decorations, as well as lighting! It was such a great time, and I will definitely be back. read more

Bella - Italian Near Me - Maryville, Tennessee

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Idk I only got like two beans on my martini, they also don't accept EBT. Just a heads up

We celebrated our anniversary here on Wednesday the 9th, at about 530. The place is very well maintained and cleaned. I wished I could've remembered our servers name but he was awesome. We ordered drinks and I had a creamy espresso martini which was recommend by our server and I'm glad he did because it was so good. Wife ordered a traditional margarita and it's was pretty good as well. Now for the food we ordered truffle fries which were ok, nothing really special about them. Could've used a bit of salt but overall average. For our main entree we ordered the cheese wheel thing. I added shrimp to mine and as for my wife she added chicken. The whole show he did was good and the way it came out was amazing my one and only complaint was he didn't cook out the alcohol enough and you could taste it in the finish. With 100 proof alcohol you really gotta cook it to get it out. Wasn't bad but did put a bit of a damper on the flavor profile. My shrimp was cooked perfectly, not rubbery or crumbly and my wife's chicken had so much flavor without it being too seasoned. We had a free dessert due to use celebrating our anniversary. We ordered the donuts which weren't good at all. Very oily and had a bit of an old fryer oil smell to it. Which would make sense on why they were oily. If I had paid for the donuts I would've rated it a 4 but since didn't and everything else was on point 5 it is. Thank you Bella for making our 14 year anniversary great. read more

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Heard great things, so my wife and I went last night. Beautiful place, but service destroyed everything to the point that we decided to leave without ordering any food. We waited 10 minutes before thay came to take our drink order. Then It took 10 minutes for my wife's wine to arrive (and it was the wrong variety) then we sat for another 10 minutes for my beer to arrive. To recap that is half an hour to get 2 drinks. However, We still had not given up till, we sat there with empty glasses for another 10 minutes before asked if we wanted to order. At that point we saw the writing on the wall. So we paid for our drinks and left. If the management at Bella reads these, we will try again maybe it was the particular waiter, but know this, We will wait endlessly, if we have drinks while waiting, then its a fun part of the dinning experience. Waiting without being served or while looking at empty glasses is being ignored, disrespected and destroys the experience read more

Just enjoyed an anniversary dinner. Our waitress , Stacy. Did a very good job both entrees were excellent. I enjoyed the Grouper picatta. My spouse had a beet salad which she enjoyed All in all very good. Will come again and reccomend. read more

We had a truly lovely meal at Bella. We ordered calamari (husband was excited to see the tentacles since so many places leave them out), fried artichokes, a small portion of creamy pasta prepared in a cheese wheel, and the Wednesday night special of spaghetti and meatballs. Everything was delicious. Our waitress was fantastic, offering suggestions and recommending my daughter and I share the cheese wheel pasta after we explained we didn't want a ton of leftovers. The restaurant itself is gorgeous. The half mood booths are great - we loved the privacy. I wish we'd had time for a leisurely dinner because I could see spending a few hours with cocktails, apps, mains and dessert. Parking was also a breeze in the lot across the street (it was a Wednesday and we got there around 5:30pm...by the time we left at 6:30pm the lot was full). We'll be back the next time we're in Maryville. read more

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This restaurant is amazing! The food was extremely delicious and even though it was a little expensive; I would pay the price for it again because of how good it was! The service was also matching the food; very good! We had Lauren as our waitress and she was amazing! She kept up on refilling our drinks and was checking in on us and how we were doing! The ambiance also matched everything else; expensive and so nice! (also the bathrooms were very clean!) 10/10 restaurant! read more

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Another stellar dining experience at Bella! Upon arrival, we were greeted by a wonderful young man at the hostess stand who confirmed our reservation and seated us immediately at a cozy corner booth towards the rear of the restaurant; perfect spot to enjoy a quiet, intimate evening. Our server, Jordan, was attentive, accommodating and very professional in her craft. The evening began with wine and a salad for each. For our entree, we both decided to indulge in the penne pasta flambé with a side of shrimp. This was a fantastic choice. The wine was tasty and the salads were prepared with fresh ingredients. After our table was cleared of the salad bowls, a member from the "back of the house" approached our table with a rolling cart and introduce himself. He spoke of the ingredients he would be using to prepare our entree and what to expect by melding the ingredients with a large open flame. This was the highlight of our dining experience, one that you do not want to miss out on. Order the Penne Pasta Flambé. We ended the evening with another round of drinks and shared the caramel chocolate brownie cheesecake! read more

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Great space upstairs to host a birthday dinner party of 12. Cheese wheel parm pasta was a hit!

This is a great restaurant! The warm lights inviting you in from the street. The amazing aromas floating about the air as you wander the street. The happy customers as they leave boasting about how good their meal was. With so many positives, how could one go wrong? ......you can't! As my wife and I drove through town we stumbled upon Bella as we were beginning to get hungry after a long flight home. As we searched forever for parking, we eventually found a spot and it was so worth it. I won't spoil the details of what we ate, as it was all amazing. The pictures that so many before me have posted, just don't do justice. This is truly a hidden gem that if you are looking for an amazing dinner out, you are in for a treat. read more

Husband wanted to try this place again. This time for lunch. I must say, they redeemed themselves. Beet salad and turkey focaccia was wonderful. Lasagna and potato soup just average, but good. I was offered a selection of tea bags for hot tea which was nice. Italian donuts with an amazing coulis. Just not enough of it or the pastry cream to keep them from being somewhat dry. Our waiter spent a LOT of time chatting up the couple in the booth beside us and after waiting for quite some time, we had to ask the hostess for our check. Over all, a much more pleasant experience. read more

A wonderful upscale restaurant in downtown Maryville. The atmosphere is perfect. The food is delicious and the staff is wonderful. I continue to die here on a regular basis. read more

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This was our 4th time there. Each time, We brought friends, introducing them to the restaurant as well. This last time, we brought a group of 8 people for a Birthday Celebration. We had Pre-Dinner cocktails, Appetizers, Entrees, Dessert, Coffee and after dinner cocktails. Everything was very good and the waitress was wonderful. Just as soon as we paid the bill, we were told that we had to leave by the Maitre D, because there were other people waiting for our table, and our two hours were up. We spent close to $1,000.00 and this was the way that we were treated. Everyone of my party said that it was such a disgrace and, although they had enjoyed the meal, would never return. What an embarrassment this was to me, and what shame to the owners of this restaurant. Until they fire the Moran that made this idiotic rule and change their idiotic policy, they will never see me again. Shame on you "Bella" your not so "Bella" after all. They would have received 5 stars from us, and had 8 more people that would have added them to their future plans, along with the 15 other people that I have brought them in the past. They will also not be attending because I am letting them all know what they did to us. What a disgrace!!! Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on you!!! read more

We celebrated our 16th anniversary July 25th and loved the service and the food. It was worth every dollar for the great food. The atmosphere is wonderful. read more

Another great experience at Bella. Jordan & Rachael were fantastic - good bartenders. 10/10 again! read more

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Short Ribs - WOW....Service (Jack) - WOW....Coming back tomorrow for Brunch....Can't wait!!!

What an elegant and comfortable place. Food is fantastic. Beautiful bar with very friendly bartender's. Been there 3 times in four weeks. Yes it's that good! Must try. read more

So very happy to be able to give five stars to this restaurant again on our recent visit. Everything was on point last night. Our Reservation was respected. We were a party of five and all were very pleased with everything for drinks to apps to main courses through to desert. Christian, our server, made wonderful and made sure everything was perfect. read more

Bella - Mushroom Rigatoni - Italian Near Me - Maryville, Tennessee

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I went for brunch for the first time. I was disappointed in the breakfast dish I had. I had the Caprese Frittata and it was cooked way too long. It was almost too tough to eat. Anyway, didn't want to send back as I was with others. I have been to Bella's several times for lunch and dinner which have all been good. Just won't be ordering breakfast food at brunch. Service was great. This review is just for the experience I had on this visit. read more

Great ambiance and wonderful service in this vibrant restaurant. The dining room is large and there is a great bar area to hang out. We started off with the focaccia bread service which comes with a pesto sauce for dipping, a slice of goat cheese and aged garlic. The bread was followed up with a hearty portion of yummy meatballs. The beet salad provided us a few veggies, so we would feel better about our dietary choices :) We opted to skip the true mains and go for the penne pasta cheese wheel. Super fun experience as flaming cognac is added into an extremely large cheese wheel, then combined with penne pasta to create a rich, adult style "mac & cheese". The cheese wheel service is also offered as a side item for $12 which was plenty, given the overall richness of the dish. For us, we saved the best for last...the apple crostini. Salted caramel gelato was the dessert special, so we added that to the apple crostini and it was sensational. Must try! Overall ratings: Ambiance = 4.5 (not traditional Italian) Service = 4.5 Apps/Main dishes = 3.5/4 Dessert = 4.5 read more

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My husband had the grouper Piccata over angel hair pasta. I shared the fettuccine Alfredo with a friend that they made at the table in a round hollowed out cheese wheel. Another friend had the pasta ragu with meatballs. All meals were delicious! We highly recommend and definitely will go back. Service was excellent! read more

Lasagna was really good. Service was a bit slow, they need some help. Food was really good tho. It's a little noisy when full. read more

Bella - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Maryville, Tennessee

A great experience all around! Bella has some of the most delicious food in the area, and great service to match. There was a 90 minute wait for a table due to prom nights, however they were able to seat us immediately outside on their patio which was a fine ambiance, but I'm sure inside would be much better. The cheese wheel pasta is actually SO delicious, as well as the focaccia bread(which is some of the best bread I've had in a while) and the brussel sprouts. I definitely recommend checking Bella out for a nice dinner that won't break the bank. read more

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Nice building and decor. As for food. Not so great. Service also not so great. Not attentive . Had to track our waitress down. Manager was pleasant. Took forever for order of even drinks , forget refills you're done with meal by the time they get there. Do NOT order a steak. All three were not cook properly and zero flavor . I do not recommend. read more

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LOVE this high end Italian restaurant! Very nice ambience. Food was very good as well.

We ordered the filet, pasta wheel, and salmon. Everything was so good! The pasta is delicious and huge, very tasty. Love the ambience and decor as well. A cozy and intimate feel, we would definitely go back. read more

Bella is perfect for date night! I suggest making reservations. For the appetizer, we got the Pasta in the Wheel. The server was informative and entertaining. I think this is a great opportunity to impress someone on a date. Not many places offer that experience. The pasta is delicious. Especially if you love cheese. The parmesan flavor is robust. My entrée was the Creamy Tuscan Shrimp. It was delectable and flavorful. I took home the leftovers because the appetizer almost filled me up lol. The customer service and ambiance compliments eachother. I feel that I received great service at a quality restaurant. The prices are fair too! I recommend dining here. read more

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We came here for dinner after seeing the 4 star review. However, something must have been off. We ordered the Fettuccine Alfredo made in the Grana Padano cheese wheel. The pasta was seriously under seasoned. Even my 2 young granddaughters noticed it. My daughter ordered the Mushroom Pasta dish and she had to add salt too. The waitress was attentive but service was pretty slow for a rainy Sunday evening at 5:30. read more

First time coming here but will not be my last. Beautiful date night location in the heart of Maryville. Parking across the road can be packed but you can find some around the area or below the deck on next block. Inside is a very appealing decor. Food was fantastic. Loved the calamari, fried crispy with sweet/spice glaze on it. Good wine list to go with your steak or pasta. My wild mushroom chicken dish was excellent and can't wait to try a few more out. Nice addition to downtown here. read more

Great service and amazing food! We stopped in for lunch, portions were huge. Drink options were inviting and didn't disappoint.

I would recommend a reservation ahead of time as this is a popular spot and well-reviewed. I appreciated the smaller menu because they perfected their dishes and didn't try to do too much. Even though the menu is smaller, there is something for everyone. Vegans, fish lovers (the mussels were to die for!), adventurous meat eater (i suggest trying the veal), and the pasta lovers (the shrimp pasta was great). Above all- same room for desert. The desert menu was KILLER!! It was a little dark (hence my pictures), but I appreciated how quiet it was for conversations with friends. Our server was knowledgeable and constantly checked in on us after each course. 4 out of 5 stars. Simply a solid dinner spot. read more

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We celebrated my husband's birthday at Bella's. We arrived in Saturday at 5:00 pm on a reservation. We ordered meatballs. Wheel, with shrimp, small salad. Perfect in every way!. Service impeccable. All around we would recommend this place to anyone. As a special treat they served us for his 85 birthday, Italian donuts with three different toppings. Chocolate, raspberry, powered sugar. Save your money and don't miss this place. Ambiance perfect! read more

First time there BEST meatballs in the Knoxville area. The wife's Tuscan creamy shrimp was delicious. The short rib was fatty but had a great favor the management staff took care of it. Service was great looking forward to returning! read more

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