Finally--an amazing Italian restaurant in West Austin! Two seasoned restaurant families have come together to create a truly authentic, classic Italian café. We've quickly become regulars, dining there at least twice a month. The entire staff is welcoming and helpful, and the service is consistently attentive--especially Emin, who always goes above and beyond. And the food? Outstanding. I've even sent compliments back to the kitchen after their Chicken Piccata--the best I've ever had! You will not be disappointed with Bellissima ... but be sure to make reservations for seating between 6:45-8 pm. While newer, word is getting out! read more

Zana, really? What a clown show. The owner's response is completely fabricated. We were never late to any "reservation" -- because we never had one. We simply walked in after catching a movie at Cinepolis. The restaurant was 90% empty, with only three tables occupied. There was zero reason for the rude treatment we received and kicking us out. Stop lying to customers and making up excuses. It's embarrassing and pathetic. I hope everyone sees this before wasting their time and money here. read more

I rate restaurants on 4 core values which is Customer Service, Taste of food, Price & Cleanliness. Service - great, quick customer service. Professional and respectful. Taste - I like it very much. It is very delicious. It's seasoned very well. Value - For 2 adult meals and appetizers it was very worth it. Cleanliness- very clean. Overall - I highly recommend this place. Food is very delicious and tastes like Italy. I was stationed there once and very similar tastes. read more

My friends live near this place and recommended it for dinner one night. It's a smaller Italian restaurant that makes FRESH pasta! And it's delicious! Our server Charlie was fantastic!!! Our food was fantastic and loved all the recommendations! I can't wait to come back and try something new. Everything was so good. I wish I took more pics of everyone's dishes but we ate everything so quick! read more

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Came for parents anniversary and first time going. Didn't think it would be busy but for a Tuesday it was lively. Service from Charlie and the manager was excellent. We had picky parents and substituted a lot and requested many sides such as butter salt pepper etc and we got it with a smile. Food wasn't rushed and definitely get a wine as it was spectacular. Food was fresh too as flour and pasta is made there so less carby and healthier. Good portions and bill was much less than expected. We will be back for more. read more

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Based on two separate dining experiences: a Friday night and Saturday night Live music on Friday, it's quite loud (jazz/blues) so take into consideration if you're trying to have conversations. Otherwise this place seems to be always full, and reservations highly recommended if you want a booth table. Service: A+. Bread basket always comes out quick. Server checks in a couple times, not intrusive. Parmesan grated at table side. People seem to be happy working here. The second time it might've been the owner who gave us proofed dough for the kiddo to play with. Very fun sensory experience for them, the table behind us got the same thing too, in addition to kids menu coloring sheet. Food wise, never disappointing. Didn't feel over greasy, great portions. The garlic spinach was really fresh and they did not shy from the garlic either. Breaded pork cutlet was juicy and perfect. Tiramisu was flavorful, with a right hint of liqueur. Pasta is wonderful. One day we'll try the pizza. read more

Bellissima Italian Mediterranean Restaurant - Crispy Pork Milanese - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

I had the truffle pasta from here, and it was the best pasta I've ever had!! First time having fresh truffle in pasta, and it was a game changer. Prices are reasonable too and food is delicious!! All pasta is made in house which makes all the difference read more

Bellissima Italian Mediterranean Restaurant - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

What a wonderful find! This reminds me of Reales when Bobby Reale and his wife were running the show. I joined a bud for lunch and the lunch specials were excellent. I had the spicy penned chicken pasta. It was presented el dente' and had a sufficient amount of chicken. These are large portions. My dining companion ordered the pizza paninni we could have split this. He took half home. We did start with the fried calamari. The squid were lightly breaded and fried perfectly - not rubbery. Our server Sean was more than attentive and was able to provide excellent customer service. There is live music on Tuesday and Friday evenings. It's the same Frank Sinatra themed guy who plays(ed) at Reales. On Wednesday evening there is a Jazz guitar musician. They do have a full bar and some interesting wine offerings. Bellissima is delizioso!! read more

Bellissima Italian Mediterranean Restaurant - Nice lunch specials - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came for lunch with colleagues thanks to the convenient location near our meeting but we were blown away by the quality of food and service. The sauce options for the different dishes was a fun decision to make and didn't seem like any would be the wrong choice. I loved the mushroom ravioli and colleagues who had started with Caesar salads recommended. The rolls to start were fresh and hot and our server was wonderful keeping our drinks filled and every need met! read more

Sometimes in life things just do not go according to plan. My hubby and I decided to have a nice dinner this evening because I will be traveling this week. About 30 minutes before we were going to head towards the restaurant, I received this message, "Good evening, This is the host team at XXX reaching out to inform you that due to a power outage we will not be opening for business this evening." No problem...life happens. Next, we tried to grab some comfort food because at this juncture, we needed comforting. As we walked into the restaurant, a customer told us that restaurant had already closed. Yikes! The restaurant owner was kind to recommend Bellissima. Great choice! Nicole, our server, brought out piping hot fresh bread with olive oil and balsamic vingegar....so delicious. Then we ordered the lamb shoulder (me) and the salmon pasta (hubby). Dinner back on track...right...wrong! Nicole came back to inform us that they had sold out of the lamb shoulder. I decided to get the salmon dish my hubby ordered. As it turns out, this was some of the best pasta we have eaten in a long time....very pleased with our dishes. The salmon tasted like it came off a wood-fired grill steaming hot (lightly crispy on the outside and super juicy on the inside). The penne pasta was cooked at the right level. The pesto and creme made the pasta very enjoyable to eat. We ended the evening with a piece of Italian creme cake, which tasted like a cross between carrot and Italian cream cake. Bellissima...very beautiful experience. read more

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Stopped in with the fam on a Friday night. The place was hopping even at 5pm, but we were seated immediately nonetheless. A sweet older gentleman was crooning Sinatra tunes. All very charming. What's most notable here is the fresh pasta. You don't see that much anymore. You can really tell the difference. It comes with an extra cost, but for an every once and while treat, it's worth it. The fresh bread and pizza crusts are also done right. We enjoyed the Cacio e Pepe, pasta carbonara, chicken Marsala, fettuccine Alfredo, and kids pepperoni pizza. Our waiter was kind and helpful, taking good care of us. It's a popular spot for a reason. If you're in the mood for a special take on Italian-American classics, come check it out. read more

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They don't do Calamari well. Rubbery. Pizza wasn't very good. Lobster pasta seemed lacking lobster

Oh my gosh I am so thankful to have an Italian place close by since Nik's closed. The food here is real, authentic Italian. Real noodles, real ingredients, So. Freakin. Good. I cannot wait to go back and try more of the dishes. You don't find Italian food like this anymore. Mostly everything is frozen and heated up. This is so much better. I can't comment on ambiance because I ordered through grubhub, but will be going to visit some time soon. read more

Chef Specials are consistently amazing. Check out the Bucatini Oreganata which is one of today's Chefs Specials. Notice lots of to go orders being processed via the kitchen. Highly recommend Italian Cuisine lovers check out this hidden gem. read more

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Very quaint restaurant and pleasant staff. The food was delicious with generous portions. Great decision to celebrate our anniversary there. read more

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We went to Bellissima tonight for the first time and we'll definitely be back. The ambience is lovely, perfect for a date night or special occasion but also casual enough to show up in shorts and a t-shirt if you are so inclined. There was a guitar soloist there tonight (Thursday) providing pleasant background music, which was just the right volume, not overwhelming our table conversation. First of all, the lasagna is amazing! When ordering, be sure to ask your server to add bolognese sauce on top. It makes it extra meaty and delicious! I think it was only $2 extra which was more than worth it. The lasagna serving is quite large, definitely shareable. Despite giving a big chunk of my serving to my husband, I still had enough leftover to bring home for another meal tomorrow. The lasagna noodles are made fresh and each bite melts in your mouth. Possibly the best lasagna I've ever had! My husband ordered the chicken piccata which came with a side of super cheesy and delicious Cacio e Pepe (fresh spaghetti). The serving size was very generous. He couldn't finish it all so that's on tap for tomorrow too. Our grandson ordered the penne a la vodka with chicken which he loved and took home half of his pasta. The 3 of us shared 2 chocolate covered cannolis which were so delicious! The perfect end to our meal. There is plenty of easy parking. The restaurant is located in the same shopping center as Moviehouse theater in Four Points area. Enjoy! read more

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OMG. the food was fantastic, I went and discovered my new fav restaurant with my friend the other week. Such a hidden gem and it's right across the street and I never knew. I would recommend this to anyone that wants a more elevated service and food menu. read more

VG Must Stand for 'Very Gaslit'" We called ahead. Like responsible adults. We specifically asked, "Do you have vegan pasta?" They said yes. Confidently. Reassuringly. Boldly. We arrive. Suddenly? No vegan pasta. None. Never heard of it. Vegan pasta is apparently a myth, like Bigfoot or competent management. And let's discuss the menu labeling. Everything with "VG" next to it is supposedly vegan. Cute. Except it's actually vegetarian. Because why let facts get in the way of dairy? If you're going to lie, at least lie with commitment. So we pivot. They charge us an extra $3 for gluten-free pasta -- because apparently removing gluten requires a team of scientists and a government grant. What arrives? Green pesto pasta that tasted like someone rinsed the bowl after making real pesto for another table and served us the leftover water. I've had more flavor from a damp napkin. Then comes the surf and turf spaghetti. The shrimp still had the tails on. Because nothing enhances a romantic dinner like performing seafood surgery with a butter knife. And they weren't deveined. So not only are you fighting for your life with shrimp tails, you're also getting a surprise digestive gamble. But wait. There's more. They bring out oil for the bread. The oil has white flakes floating in it. Parmesan? Mold? Fossils? The ghost of dinners past? I don't know, but I do know I wasn't about to dip anything into that crime scene. Now remember -- we called ahead to confirm vegan options before driving there. The manager said he would take money off the bill for the confusion. Did he? Of course not. Apparently "I'll take care of it" means "I'll vanish and hope you forget because confrontation requires effort." And the staff? Oh. The staff. They acted like us entering the restaurant personally ruined their evening. I am so sorry we interrupted your very busy schedule of standing around and pretending refilling water is an Olympic sport. The energy was: "How dare you come here and order food from our restaurant." All of this for $50. Fifty dollars. For $50 I expect: Properly cleaned shrimp Accurate menu labeling Sauce that isn't basil-flavored bath water Oil without mysterious floating debris And employees who don't look like I just asked them to donate a kidney Instead, we got a culinary trust fall with no one there to catch us. Would I come back? I'd rather eat the parking lot gravel. At least that would be honest about what it is. read more

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The restaurant was pretty with high ceilings and very open. Our waiter was attentive and familiar with the menu, easily answering specific questions we had. We started with salads which were very fresh and good, and I had a special of salmon with penne pasta which was delicious. My expectations for Italian food in this area are not high but Bellissima's food was delicious. Our party ordered a variety of dishes -- pizza, lasagna, veal -- and everyone raved about their dishes. We topped off the evening with one of the best key lime pies I've ever had and a special cake made with ricotta and pistachios. Very delicious. Can't wait to go back and try more dishes read more

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Just had the Crispy Pork Milanese , sub mix veggies. It was so dang good. A lot of food , so excited to eat it again in a couple of days. I'm so glad I tried something different. read more

Just wanted to update after coming back several times. Still loving this location. Our go to Italian spot now. Food is always great, live music is great, service is always great. The owner was in this last time and was nice to see her checking in. We went earlier than usual around 5:30 on a Saturday and it was packed. I do suggest getting an rsvp if you have a larger crowd, we only had 2 people so they go us in fast. The one thing I could say for feedback is the olive oil they give for bread, i ordered extra bread and the amount of oil is minimal, so offering a bit more dipping oil would be nice. read more

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The restaurant was fantastic. The location was great as was the ambience. Our waiter spoke great English. The food was all excellent especially the picanha . read more

After visiting twice, I can safely say this is one of the best gems in the area! The fish pasta and live music are a great way to end a week! We have not been disappointed in any dish, and if you can get the special (any special), I would suggest it!! The Frank Sinatra singer is outstanding, and the service is top-notch!! read more

Bellissima Italian Mediterranean Restaurant - Today's special!! - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great food, nice ambiance. We went for lunch, prices were reasonable. I would go back. read more

Tried Bellissima for lunch. The $15 lunch spicy chicken penne was the best pasta dish I have had for under $25 ever. My wife had the chicken marsala and said it was near the best she had ever had as well. The portions were large and the grilled chicken breast in the marsala was huge. The pasta is made fresh each morning and it tasted great. All ingredients were high quality. Another table had ordered the lamb shank and it was a very big shank and looked like it was delicious as well. We both highly recommend Bellissima for the atmosphere and friendly staff. The resturant was exceptionally clean. The manager/owner came to our table to ask if there was anything more we needed and how we liked the food. read more

To celebrate my wife's birthday, we decided to treat ourselves to a nice lunch at Bellissima. We'd heard great things about it from friends and it was conveniently located. We started our meal with a pair of refreshing Bellinis and enjoyed the complimentary bread. Our server recommended the Spicy Chicken pasta and Chicken Involtini, and both dishes were absolutely delicious. It is clear that Bellissima uses fresh, high-quality ingredients, and the food felt incredibly wholesome. The service was excellent too and the server kept checking on us at regular interval. The ambiance is pretty chick and modern and we liked it. If you haven't already been to Bellissima, I highly recommend it. This is now our go-to Italian restaurant, and we can't wait to return in the future read more

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We always love to try new restaurants and this turned out to be a good surprise... Warm bread, great food. Will have to go more often. Wish they have one closer to Westlake area... read more

Any chance I get to try a new Italian spot, I go for it. This specific location has had its struggles over the years from past restaurants so I'm rooting for Bellissima! We've now ordered from them twice, once to-go and once dine in. Our to-go order included a spicy sausage and mushroom pizza along with the included bread. The pizza was fantastic! The large sausage bites covered every slice and was filled with flavor. I definitely wouldn't call it too spicy but it was very tasty. The only negative was that the bread rolls definitely don't travel well. The 25 mins it took for us to drive home and set up the table was enough for them to be decently hard. Not a major issue but something to keep in mind. Our dine in meal included a variety of pastas and the summer salad. The summer salad was the perfect starter for the table. Just enough for us all to have a few bites before our pasta. The short rib ragu was perfect. Fall apart meat that melted in your mouth with plenty of pene to go with it. Unfortunately, the bolognese was not the best. The pasta was overcooked so it was more of a mush in your mouth. All in all, the staff were fantastic, and the fresh bread rolls at the table are always a wonderful touch. I'm happy to have this place as an option down the street. read more

Bellissima Italian Mediterranean Restaurant - Sausage and Mushroom Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Food is amazing , all homemade , staff super nice and I always choice this place over Olive Garden :)

Pizza and Appetizers are half off, 2-5pm every single day of the week. Their pizza is fabulous. I'd recommend a simple pepperoni pizza with sausage or mushrooms, if you add too many veggies it gets soggy and the flavor of the sauce and cheese is what you really want to taste because it's high grade cheese and homemade marinara. Go Now! Do not delay! read more

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Great food with so many gluten free options. Good service. The guitar was too loud-it was difficult to hear my table companions.

I didn't dine in so this review is for my takeout experience. The food is top notch! So delicious, we got the salmon penne and the shrimp carbonara, they were both amazing. Their service is very quick and we were greeted nicely. The restaurant seems very nice and I can't wait to come back to try the dining experience. read more

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Awesome food and service! We were with a group from out of town and everyone enjoyed it!

Excellent menu and wine options. Watched supplies being delivered and every box was from an Italian supply house-nothing SYSCO. Dishes were excellent and great plating. read more

We have been here several times and it's consistently amazing. The food is some of the best Italian food we've found in the Austin area. You can tell that the staff puts quality and care into their dishes; everything we have tried here has been outstanding. The servers are polite and attentive, and they make great recommendations if you're not sure what to order off of the diverse menu - everything sounds delicious and it can be hard to narrow down the options. The bruschetta, lasagna, and chicken involtini are must try's! The restaurant is intimate, clean, and well maintained. They also have a nice selection of wines. Highly recommend this restaurant for the outstanding food, service and atmosphere. read more

Always good service. A very pleasant ambience. BTheir pizza is delicious. I make it a point to drop by once a week during happy hour to enjoy a special on pizza. Never disappointed. read more

After reading the previous reviews my family decided to celebrate my wife's birthday on a Sunday afternoon. Made reservations for a 1:00 pm lunch for six. Surprised when we arrived to see how slow it was for that time of day. Only two tables were being used. We all ordered a different entree and found that each entree had its own unique taste blend. Food was good but not at the 5 star level that some of the other reviews had posted. Found that the food came out lukewarm warm , pasta was just a little to al dente for my taste and the veal piccata which was my entree was completely over breaded during the process and all I could taste of the sauce was flour. Veal although was tender and portions were ample. Was also surprised that considering how slow it was that not one of either management/ownership stopped to say hello or check on our food or us. We will re-visit this restaurant another time and give it a try. read more

While in Austin, we decided to try Bellissima, and we were so happy that we did. It's a cute space, and we were so happy that the five of us decided upon having an early dinner, because for a Wednesday evening, they fill each table fairly quickly. I think that after 6:00 pm it's probably best to have a reservation. We started with the Calamari, which was excellent. For the five of us, we had two orders. The rolls and seasoned olive oil can be seriously dangerous! Each of us ordered a different entree, with my husband ordering Lasagna, I ordered the Veal Piccata, and the other entrees consisted of the Spaghetti Bolognese, Gnocchi w/Chicken, and the limited time special of Branzino. Everything came out hot and in a timely manner. The food was delicious, and the service was wonderful. We will be returning in the near future. read more

Outstanding Food and Service, Truly Impeccable!!! Patrick was our server and he was the Best!!! I have Dined all over the World, and Patrick is the Finest Server I have Ever Encountered!!! Great Restaurant!!! read more

Food is delicious. I I had meat tortellini with creamy pesto sauce. And for dessert, I had tiramisu which was great. The service was excellent will definitely go again and again read more