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    Bella Bella

    4.1 (458 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Bars
    Open 4:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    BELLA BELLA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Special (Salmon and Risotto)
    Heather L.

    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!

    Left-to-Right, The Morning After and Basil Lemon Drop cocktails!
    John P.

    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!

    Cannelloni and Bella Bella salad
    Wayne P.

    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!!!

    Chicken Parmesan
    Ilene F.

    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.

    Sicilian Lasagna
    Cansu D.

    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

    Delicious stuffed mushrooms and bubble bread.
    Meri M.

    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.

    Chic parm
    Gordon S.

    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.

    Today's Fresh Catch Today's Fresh Catch

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

    White sangria

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

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

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

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

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    This was a great find. They have a nice waiting area with a bar while waiting or a table. The food was delicious and staff very attentive.

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    Best Italian place in Tallahassee hands down. Fantastic drinks, great food, and friendly staff.

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    Great food and service. The Owners are always on site to ensure a pleasant experience. Their commitment shows.

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    Everything was divine and will 100% be back ‍ the food, the service, the place ... chefs kiss

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    Ask the Community - Bella Bella

    Do they Take reservations?

    No I do not believe so.

    Parking on premises?

    Yes. There are a few street parking spots in the front and along the side on 5th Avenue. There is also a parking lot behind the building.

    What is the best time on Friday night to go and make sure you get a table?

    Rarely a wait, but we've also always been OK with sitting at the bar or outside. I think the earlier the better. 6ish?

    Any gluten free options other than salad?

    Their potato dumpling is the only thing other than salad that's Gluten Free

    When is their happy hour and what are the specials like?

    Happy Hour is from 3pm-7pm. Happy Hour is only applicable at the bar and in the cocktail lounge. It includes $5 house highballs, half of glasses of house wine, half off draft beer, $5 glass of red/white sangria and $5 bubble bread.

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    Mimi's Table

    Mimi's Table

    4.4
    (169 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    Excellent Service. Interesting Menu. Food is prepared w/care. Good portions and accommodate special…read morerequests. Liked the Caesar Salad, Filet Mignon and Pasta, the Salmon is very flavorful and a slight Mediterranean flair given the orzo w/feta is wonderful. Good wine-beer list. Liked the Apple Strudel for dessert. Sometimes packed and vibrant and others, couples night and cozy. Owner Operator and is a really nice person who ensures your experience is memorable.

    Came here for a bday dinner while staying in Tallahassee for a few days. Tucked in a small building…read moreon a main intersection corner, it truly is a gem in this part of town. There was a standard menu given to us along with specials for the evening. Also notes were wine specials and a decent wine list. Two in our party enjoyed a Pinot Grigio and a Sauvignon Blanc and exclaimed good quality. For starters we got fresh bread that was accompanied by seasoned olive oil and an herbed butter. We also had the flash fried artichokes; recommended these 100%. There were little strips of red bell peppers mixed in and note, when I say "flash fried" I'm talking a lite dusting of a flour batter and super lite fry...no grease. Dinner entrees consisted of the birthday boy ordering the filet, au gratin potato and asparagus. Three of us had the flounder that had tomato confit, artichoke, hearts palm, olives and mandarin oranges. The filet was cooked perfect and extremely tender with the sides paired perfectly. The flounder was exceptional and no plate was left with a morsel to be seen! The dessert menu was hard to choose from but we settled on brownie with sauce and vanilla ice cream and the raspberry cheesecake. Add in a couple of after dinner coffees/espresso the meal was perfect. This restaurant is small but not elbow small. A few tables outside for nice weather occasions and a small bar to seat 3-4 people. Aiden was our server and he did an awesome job; efficient, attentive without being overly hovering with a great sense of humor. We will be back!

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    Interior
    Apple tart. Baked to order.
    Apple tart. Baked to order.
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    Z Bardhi's

    Z Bardhi's

    4.2
    (133 reviews)
    8.6 mi
    $$

    Z. Bhardi's Italian is one of those places that just gets it right. The fresh, warm bread alone is…read morereason enough to show up hungry, it's simple, delicious, and addictive. My go-to every time is the chicken piccata: perfectly cooked, bright, and full of flavor. It never disappoints. Don't sleep on their pizza either. It's seriously good and easily holds its own next to the classic Italian dishes. Add in a beautiful atmosphere that feels both inviting and polished, and you've got a spot that works for date night, family dinners, or just treating yourself. Consistently solid food, great vibes, and absolutely worth the visit.

    I rarely write negative reviews. In fact, I almost never do unless the issue is significant enough…read morethat it feels like a disservice to stay silent. I'm a longtime customer of Z Bardhi's in Tallahassee -- I've dined there 6-7 times, and I once hosted a group of 10 there. I genuinely believe in supporting local restaurants, especially after sticking with them through the challenges of the last several years. That's why this experience hurts to write about. I placed a to-go order recently, and what I received was shockingly poor. Had I been eating in the restaurant, I would have sent it back immediately. The Caprese Salad ($16) was listed as sliced tomatoes topped with buffalo mozzarella, basil, and balsamic vinaigrette over mixed greens. Instead, I received four thin tomato slices, four flat, uninspiring pieces of supermarket-style mozzarella totaling less than two inches, and one singular small piece of wilted lettuce. That's it. For sixteen dollars. The Caesar salad was equally minuscule and underwhelming. The large pizza with sausage, mushrooms, and green peppers (with the $2 per topping upcharge) was also disappointing -- most of the pie had almost no green peppers, and the sausage and mushrooms were scattered so sparsely that entire sections were bare. I understand restaurants can have off nights, but this wasn't an off night. This was a clear lack of care and portion control coming out of the kitchen. When loyal customers are consistently shorted on ingredients and charged premium prices for what feels like bare-minimum effort, it doesn't just disappoint -- it breaks trust. Z Bardhi's, I hope management sees this and takes it seriously. I want to keep supporting you, but experiences like this make it very difficult. If this level of effort continues, many of us who have been regulars will have no choice but to take our business elsewhere. We have options, and loyalty has to go both ways. Photos attached for reference.

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    Z Bardhi's
    Mussel we're large, as fresh as could be and delish!
    Mussel we're large, as fresh as could be and delish!
    Tables and a private dining area

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    Tables and a private dining area
    Isabella's Pizzeria Napoletana

    Isabella's Pizzeria Napoletana

    4.2
    (249 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    This is the finest pizza restaurant in about a 150-mile radius (excepting Bagigio's)…read more I feel compelled to take on "Jennifer G of Clearwater," who gave this place a bad review. I say she's an ignorant, entitled dunderhead who needs to get back on her meds or remain locked up in the nuthouse. (She does make a valid point about the mandatory tip.) Otherwise she comes across as a spoiled rotten. entitled loud-mouth Karen who should think before writing. From the web: For a pleasantly charred, blistered crust on Neapolitan pizza, Italians often embrace the look, calling the spots " leoparding" or referring to the cornicione (crust edge) being perfectly baked, but for genuinely burnt parts, they might use "bruciato" (burned/scorched) or simply describe it as "bruciacchiato" (a little burnt) or "carbonizzato" (carbonized), though "bruciato" is common for those desirable dark spots... Look t all the other excellent reviews of Isabellas and you can see her foolishness.

    This was SOOOO good!! It's not easy to find white pizza / no red sauce, but especially not ones…read morethat taste this great. We a 6 cut of The Bianca, which is a white margherita pizza. They don't do slices, only full pizzas. I'm not sure if that's all the time or just for game days though, because we came here after a Florida State Seminoles game and it was a mad house of course. Even with how busy it was though, we didn't have to wait too long which was impressive. They also played the best music, when we were there it was all fun millennial music, and there was sports on the televisions. They serve beer as well with a little bar area to sit so it was all around great service, fun environment and phenom pizza. Highly recommend.

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    Isabella's Pizzeria Napoletana
    This is thinner than frozen pizza and just as hard only 5x the cost
    This is thinner than frozen pizza and just as hard only 5x the cost
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    Riccardos

    Riccardos

    4.1
    (124 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    There's a reason that, prior to 5 PM, a line has already formed outside the door with people…read morewaiting for a table. We arrived at 4:55 to a line at least 20 deep. We were so fortunate to snag a table before Riccardo's completely filled up. Moments after we were seated, I overheard the staff indicate that they were already a full house. Granted this is Valentine's Day weekend, but I suspect that this is a regular Friday night at Riccardo's. Located in Betton Place, right in the heart of Tallahassee's Midtown, Riccardo's is a classic Italian family kind of joint. We walked in hungry and waddled out stuffed. We started our order with their famous "Secret Bread" and were also treated to their house bread with whipped garlic butter. No vampires will be of concern this evening. Hubby ordered a thin crust 14 in pizza with pepperoni and sausage. As good as their pizza is, it's always prudent to order extra for weekend leftovers. I'm not sure what ruler they use in their kitchen, but that was the biggest 14 in pie I've ever seen. Perfectly crispy edges complemented the sweet red sauce, cheese and toppings. We also ordered their secret bread with cheese. It was ooey gooey in the best way, and paired with their sauce, it was a bite of heaven. I ordered their classic Chicken Parm with a spaghetti side. I had to cry uncle before I finished the chicken. It was so much food. I watched the tables around us and everyone was equally enthralled with their own food. Every single table was full, as were many stomachs. Tucked away in the corner of Betton Place, Riccardo's is the BEST family Italian restaurant experience we've had in Tallahassee.

    Best prepared Pizza Crust and bread. We ordered Chicken Parm. The chicken was very good. They have…read morea bright red sauce that needs a little help, very acidic and after one bite, did not try further. Excellent servers, friendly, family Italian place. Salad was good but, very small in quantity of lettuce. We will go back for pizza and try the Alfredo dish.

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    Famous "secret" bread .
    Famous "secret" bread .
    Sausage and Pepperoni Thin crust pizza

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