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    Bella Bella

    4.1 (457 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Bars
    Closed 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 groups
    Good for kids

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    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!!!

    Sicilian Lasagna

    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!

    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.

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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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    8 months ago

    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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    4.4(165 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    Had an excellent dining experience here. Short ribs were tender and flavorful. Fresh gemelli pasta…read morewas so good! Thoughtful wine selections of not your usual suspects. Really enjoyed the atmosphere and the well trained staff.

    I was a guest at a family dinner but feel obligated to call a bad experience out based on how it…read morewas handled or rather not handled. Seated at 6pm as a large party of eight and were not served main courses until 745 with almost zero communication from the server, no floor manager and no offer of restitution to make our family dinner salvageable. Worst of all bread ordered from menu took 20-30 minutes to table and we were told "the kitchen is firing up fresh bread" which btw is not offered just for sitting down. The aforementioned bread was room temp upon arrival and did not remotely taste like something freshly baked. No need to tell a tale when the kitchen is either short staffed or incompetent. Also when the mains came out they were highly staggered, dishes were ok at best and at least one dish was cold and needed to be returned (mine of course). They brought it back warmed with my bite still visible. Weak. They do start with an amuse-gueule (small taste) and that was immediate and was fine. Applaud trying to bring a fine dining or European type experience to town but this is not it. Close and retool if what we experienced was typical. Bottom line a generally bad and highly tardy meal can be salvaged by staff staying in touch with the table and at the end offering a return visit or comp to make it right. The server did apologize when presenting the check with a service charge applied. I would never return here.

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    Chefs compliment. I'm always excited to see what's next

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    Z Bardhi's - Fried calamari; gnocchi

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    4.2(133 reviews)
    8.6 mi
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    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.

    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.

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    Z Bardhi's - Mussel we're large, as fresh as could be and delish!

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    Bagigio’s - Medium Philly cheesesteak

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    4.4(62 reviews)
    9.6 mi

    Things finally aligned to get a chance to try this Italian restaurant that we have been wanting to…read moretry. First visit will not be the last. They are in a brand new building on the way into Woodville. There is a good bit of parking. The dining area is one big space with tables and booths. There's a little bit of bar seating facing the wood fired oven. There's table service and pleasant folks to wait on you. I ordered the Spaghetti Bolognese and the wife got the Lunch Special pizza. The Bolognese didn't have enough meat to suit me and it hadn't been cooked long enough to develop that rich depth of flavor that my all time favorite Bolognese at Mimmo's in Destin has. More like a marinara sauce than a rich and thick bolognese. The pizza, on the other hand, was stellar. Tasty thin and crispy crust with a nice sauce, delicious cupped pepperoni and plenty of cheese where extra cheese might be overkill. Would have loved more fennel bite in the sliced Italian sausage but the overall taste of the pizza was so good I wouldn't quibble. We have a local pizza favorite close to home but I would drive right by them, all the way through town and down to Woodville for this pizza. It tasted that good.

    I absolutely love this place its a beautiful little restaurant with extremely good pizza. Its a…read morelittle pricey but it's absolutely worth it for the quality of food you're receiving. Forever one of my most favorite date night spots Pizza of choice- cheese with cheery tomatoes and basil leaves

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    Small or individual size Margherita pizza

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    Tour of Italy Italian Kitchen - Chicken Parmesan

    Tour of Italy Italian Kitchen

    4.3(181 reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    We travel a lot and "fine food dining in a casual atmosphere" can mean much different things in…read moredifferent parts of the country so in the capital of the state I was concerned that in blue jeans and a sweatshirt I would be underdressed. As a retired banker that would be uncomfortable but fear not! This small (seats 50-ish) mall corner restaurant was primarily occupied by people similarly attired. The couple waiting for a table ahead of us were regulars and suggested the "triple play special" which allowed one to select any three entrees for a price only pennies more than any one item would be. Easy choice. I had the veal parmesan, my wife had the chicken parm and our last selection was the meat lasagna. The meal included a side salad (Greek and generous) garlic knots. I often forget while on the east coast that in Italian restaurants veal is meat, not a veal burger and this portion was generous and delicately fr

    Don't judge a book by its cover. Located in an old shopping strip that looks a tad run-down, but…read moreOMG you don't want to pass this hidden gem up! We had a long day of traveling and I had someone recommend this place, so we thought we'd give it a try! When you walk in, its a tad dated but feels like your at home immediately. Authentic Italian food and you don't find that often. The place was buzzing with "regulars" (you could tell), people ordering pizzas to-go, and it was busy for a random weekday. Family owned and operated with a laid back, romantic kind of vibe. It was nice to see a non-chain restaurant thriving so well! We had chicken parmesan with spaghetti and chicken marsala. Very large portions and a great price! We will be back for sure!

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    Tour of Italy Italian Kitchen - I had to call them on this one. Supposed to be a Supreme with extra cheese. They gave me a credit.

    I had to call them on this one. Supposed to be a Supreme with extra cheese. They gave me a credit.

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    Riccardos - Meatball Sub

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    4.0(125 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    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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    Riccardos - Famous "secret" bread .

    Famous "secret" bread .

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