I've been steadily coming here off/ on for about a year now. What I love about Bella Donna is their large menu, working class vibes, service, and the quality of the food served. At this point I've tried most of their different offerings & I can't say that I've had a bad lunch experience. And their kitchen staff: you can watch them from the order counter & they move with such precision. Like a well-oiled machine! It may have a "blue-collar" atmosphere & it may be located in an industrial neighborhood, but don't skip on Bella Donna! Imo, they're one of the best kept secrets of the E. Ben White side of Austin! read more

Bella Donna Subs - Chicken parm w/ eggplant. - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

I work just down the street and had to stop during lunch to get a bite to eat! They are a smaller establishment that put their heart into the food!! I had a cheeseburger and it was delicious! Getting the meal I got a soda, chips and homemade cookie in addition to the burger. It's set up to be a quick stop for those who need some food fuel and great for people who need a quick bite! I just knew the cookie would be amazing as it comes in a sandwich baggie!! Also, they have a punch card you can get to get a free sandwich! Parking: You have plenty of options in front of the building, the side and nearby! read more

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Really good sandwiches. Defiantly worth a stop. Divey old school feel but with delicious food. Lots of choices. Meatball and Ruben were delish and recommended. read more

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The Rubin I ordered was very good. fresh and tasty. the service was great. I'll be back.

Let me just tell yall, I've had my fair share of sandwich's, hoagies, subs, heros. This place takes the cake point blank period. My friend and I stopped in for lunch after a 3 hour morning walk, we were starved, we were tired, and this place looked good from other reviews. We hopped on over and were greeted by who I assume to be the owner, incredible man, very knowledgeable, accommodating, and excited to make a sandwich for us. We ordered the super Italian, chips and a soda. We split the foot long. The sub was stuffed with meat and cheese, not too much in the way of filler toppings. Meat and cheese and the works. This sandwich was so big, like huge. Incredible portion for a great price, worth every penny. I live in San Antonio, and I do plan on making a journey back here to show my friends how awesome Bella Donna subs is. On top of all of this, he has unique artwork displayed and the bathrooms are very peaceful. Definitely a place to come back to. If I get married at some point, I will be asking them to cater. read more

Bella Donna Subs - Super Italian Hero Sandwich Combo Lunch - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

It's my husband's birthday and he wanted a traditional deli-style Italian sub. That search led us here and we are so glad for it. The ingredients were super fresh and the meats were a generous amount. Being able to upgrade a sub for a footlong for just $4.50 more (original sandwich is just under $10) is such a great deal too. The person taking orders at the counter was friendly and patient, though they were smaller with phone and online orders. Place was clean, with plenty of tables for dining in, but nearly everyone was doing an order pickup. read more

This is a go to place in the area! Great hot and cold sandwiches and plates are great too. Today tried the pastrami burger oh my my so good with the Russian sauce. Friendly and quick kitchen. Hidden gem on Burelson , one out go 2 spots in area. And they serve breakfast I didn't know this until today ! read more

Bella Donna Subs - Pastrami burger - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Good sandwich and large selection. Busy lunch spot for a good reason. Had the Ruben and it was great

Stopped by this sub shop after dropping my car off for repairs while waiting for my Lyft. I thought I would be safe and ordered one of my favs - a Rueben. The rideshare showed up before I could get my sandwich. I asked them to slow my order as I was only going to pick up my rental and would be back. I always think...how can anyone mess up a Rueben. Well this place did! The marbled rye bread was excellent. The shop chopped up the corned beef. Why would anyone do that? The meat was dry and some pieces were bacon like texture. The wasn't much sauerkraut either. The dressing was sparse but I always ask for more on the side. This was the only thing allowing me to finish the sandwich. The service at the counter was great. The cooks did their jobs. Please for the love of God...teach them how to make a proper Rueben! I almost opted for the pastrami but they may slaughter (chop) that as well. read more

Bella Donna Subs - Rueben sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Excellent choice. My coworkers were brought here based on recommendations from locals and man this was a winner. It doesn't look like much - misspelled menu items, broken signage, and all - but the line going out the door was a sign we were in the right place. My only complaint is that half our orders were wrong - I ordered the regular size southwest chicken on wheat and my coworker had a foot long southwest steak on white, but I got steak on white and he got a foot long steak on wheat. Another coworker didn't get her sandwich at all. That said, I ate what I was served (no time to fight the line and get where we needed on time) and was VERY happy with it. Excellent flavor, the bread was a knockout, just a fantastic sandwich. Maybe even better than what I thought wanted. read more

Bella Donna Subs - Southwest Steak and Cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

If you're hunting for a breakfast sandwich that delivers both flavor and value, look no further. Roberto served up a sausage and cheese sandwich that took me by surprise--not just for how good it was, but for the price, which felt like a throwback to the '90s. In a world of overpriced bites, this place keeps things honest and delicious. I've been back for other meals too, and they've never let me down. But the breakfast sausage with cheese? That one's my go-to. read more

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I've been eating at Bella Donna Subs for at least 20 years, maybe longer. You'll be a bit surprised at the place, I was the first time. It's a little dumpy but is clean. Their menu on the wall is very home made looking but a lot of their food is too. They make a very decent Muffaletta Sandwich but my favorite it Italian Sausage with peppers, onions, cheese and sauce on a sub roll. I have it all the time and it's really good. I'm quite happy that they've survived the pandemic and still are usually very busy at lunch time. Most people who work in the area have eaten here before and come back regularly. Definitely worth trying if you've never been to it. read more

Great little Italian place in a warehouse district in Austin near the airport. Not quite New York but not Subway. Fast, friendly staff and fresh food. read more

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I probably never would have gone here if I didnt work and live so close. The sandwiches here are on point. Then menu is huge so if you can imagine a sub type sandwich they have it. Think everything from a Reuben to a Hamburger. The prices are also very on point. I'm not sure how they manage to keep almost every sandwich on the menu under 8 bucks with rising food costs. This is the perfect spot for a quick lunch. read more

This place is PACKED at lunch time, and it is totally understandable once you have eaten there. Friendly guy (owner?) at the register, kitchen staff cranking out orders pretty fast, large menu with tons of different options and varieties of food. The several different subs I've had have all been excellent, and the prices are good. Gotta give them a try!!! read more

Great service and food I took my fiancé there and she loved it so did I please bring families and friends

Omg this place is a hidden gem. The subs are out of this world. Extremely friendly staff. They nailed with roast beef sub.

In the area getting my car serviced and I love asking the locals where they go for a good lunch? Bella Donna came up. So my wife and I headed over and all I can say is WoW! Now I'm a SoCal transplant and I've be eaten at many a deli in Los Angeles. Jewish, Italian, American even Korean. This place has an amazing menu. My wife had the Meat ball sub and I had the "Club." The "Meatball sandwich" portions was huge. Nice size meat balls, with a warm red sauce The meal comes with chips and a medium fountain drink and a homemade cookie. The Club came on three slices of lightly toasted white bread. All the ingredients were fresh. It came with a nice "oil and vinegar", sauce. This place gets busy around lunch time, and the orders are made by hand, so it takes a few minutes before your order may come up. I recommend calling ahead and give your first and last name or initial, to avoid confusion. I highly recommend this place. All my followers know I love value in a food tasting meal. Great value here folks. You will certainly find something you've been missing at the chains sandwich shops. Michael C. Georgetown, Tx. read more

Love this place. Have had subs and their pasta. Attentive staff and fresh tasty food. A regular stop now.

Great sandwiches and the ambience is about as anti-chain feeling as possible. I intend to return many times and try everything on the menu.

I love this place. It's been there forever, and for a little shop that says a lot. I've been a number of times at this point and it's definitely a go-to lunch spot for a lot of people who work in the area. It's always busy when I go, so I call my orders in. Their best sandwich thus far IMO is the Ron's Chicago Style Italian Beef. It's not the same as a Mr. Beef's, but I'm super happy to have it. They have good prices and you can tell they know what they're doing in there. Sometimes I wish I could get it on weekends, but that's part of what makes it special. The only problem I have with them is every time I go there, I want to take a nap after I'm done eating. But they probably take that as a compliment. read more

Easily one of the worst chicken parm sandwiches I've had in my entire life.. grilled chicken and Parmesan cheese? There is nothing Italian about this sandwich shop. Better off going to jersey mikes for Italian read more

Bella Donna has been around a long time. They definitely have a system down. They are only open during business hours M-F. The menu here is quite extensive and so far everything I've tried has been spot on! I recently ordered the Italian cheese steak sandwich and it was delicious! The peppers and onions were grilled perfectly and the cheese had some good stretch. I also loved the overstuffed pastrami sandwich too. If you happen to be in this area during the week looking for lunch I'd recommend going here. Pro tip: order online ahead of time for no wait read more

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Horrible place. Will never go here again. I got home and my chip bag was eaten by rats. No wonder why the chips were stale. read more

Bella Donna Subs - Sun chips eaten by rats - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great sandwich shop in the industrial area off of Burleson Rd. The service is fast and the tables are always clean. It is quite a deal for an $8 sandwich. I highly recommend the Reuben and the Philly cheese steak. Everything on the menu is we're trying and the cold subs are even good. I would say the hot sandwiches are their specialty and they cook them fast so not much of a wait even during the busy time of the day. read more

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The sandwiches are so good and huge! The menu has something for everyone. The prices are similar to other sandwich places. read more

Bella Donna Subs - Chicken Salad Sub - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

It's nice I'll be going back. Cookies are yummy sandwich was good nothing amazing but good

I came here on lunch the other day with my coworker. It was the first time I had ever been here or heard about it. Apparently a lot of people from work go here. My coworker ordered ahead for us which came in handy because when we arrived it was busy. That's how you can tell this is a popular food joint. Parking on the other hand is terrible but I can deal. I ordered the #20 Turkey which came with lettuce, tomato, provolone cheese with Italian dressing. I added Mayo, cucumber & banana peppers. I also got a peanut butter cookie which tasted homemade and had peanut butter chips in it and it was DELICIOUS! I will probably go back again and will definitely order for pick up and get the peanut butter cookies also. read more

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This place is pretty solid. It has gotten a little expensive so order smart. But there are only a handful of places to get a good italian sub around this city and this is one of them. If your in the neighborhood don't miss the chance! read more

Nice little sandwich spot, wouldn't call it a deli bit not quite a burger joint either. Maybe a combo because they were slinging the burgers out the door. I went with a classic Italian with lite mayo with Italian dressing and peppers. The bread was fresh and really airy for the type of place, i would say a 7 on bread but I looked the outer to be crunchier and the center to be light. This was light all around baguette style bread. The cured meat was tasty and the lettuce and tomato were very fresh and crispy. I paired it with some baked lays and a sweet tea! The tea had a lot of room for improvement, sugar was overpowering and it was several hours old. Without being refrigerated the tea will spoil quickly. Overall not bad but not the best! I would def eat here again and if someone was in this area I would tell them to check it out. read more

Glad we found this place while getting our car repaired in the area. Wife and I both loved our sandwiches. ( meatball and eggplant parmigian). Service was quick and we'll be back to try others on the menu. read more

Took the lunch crew here to eat today. This is actually a really good place if you're not familiar with the area. Their sandwiches are huge. Their cookies are extremely fresh good We had a grilled chicken sandwich, a meatball sub and the southwest cheesesteak sandwich. All were some thing we would get again. This place will deliver as well as it's smart to call ahead and pick it up just in case the line is long. Definitely go to this place and check it out. read more

Super cheap spot for lunch in the middle of an industrial park of sorts. A sandwich combo will run you less than $9 (fountain soda, chips, AND a cookie). Classic sub shop look and feel. I got the pastrami to go. By the time I got home, maybe 20 minutes later, the bottom slice of bread on each half was a soggy goner. The sandwich is called Yenta's Over Stuffed Pastrami and the bread was clearly no match for the slabs of Yenta's beautiful meat paired with that Russian dressing (you could substitute for mustard instead). I wasn't mad at it, but maybe next time would eat it on the spot so I can experience the full sandwich vibe. Friendly, lots of tables inside with the nearby workforce coming in and out, and a TV playing something nostalgic. read more

Bella Donna Subs - Yenta's Over-Stuffed Pastrami - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Really love this place, the only knock is if you are ordering for delivery please make sure you verify that you will be receiving your entire order. I order for several of our employees at least twice per week, the last 4 consecutive orders have been delivered incomplete. The guys are always super nice and apologetic but it is still super frustrating when you wait an hour then when it shows up you are missing a dish or two. Still one of my favorite places to eat in Austin. Arguably the best Italian food in Austin hands down! Jim H read more

I recently started working within a mile of this place and finally decided to look them up after driving past and being curious. The menu alone is tempting. They've got a variety of subs, both hot and cold, as well as wraps, pasta, burgers, and other deli items. The prices are also exceptionally fair. While it's not cheap, Bella Donna has managed to control costs to keep the prices comparable to a lot of other places with less impressive food. And despite having a huge menu and long lines, you can easily eat here (and probably have time to spare) during your lunch hour. I've been two days in a row and tried two different dishes. I've had spaghetti and meatballs as well as their chicken parmesan sub. Both show a mastery of marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, and bread that many Italian restaurants in Austin could learn from. When I had the sub, I upgraded to a combo with chips, a drink, and a homemade cookie. The chocolate chip cookie was the perfect finale to lunch. This is definitely in the lunch rotation for me and with the scope of their menu, I won't get bored with it. read more

Today I brought the lunch staff here to eat. If you are unfamiliar with the area, this is actually a pretty wonderful place to start. They serve enormous sandwiches. Their cookies are excellent and very fresh. We ordered the southwest cheesesteak sandwich, a meatball sub, and grilled chicken sandwiches. All were items that we would obtain once more. This restaurant will deliver, but it's a good idea to order ahead and pick it up in case the line is lengthy. Visit this location right away to see it. read more

I was very excited to find this gem! It's tucked away off of Ben White near a lot of the warehouses along that area. I was craving a hot delicious sandwich, which is exactly what I got. I parked along the side of the building and ordered a meatball sandwich at the counter. This place was bumping on a Friday at 1PM. My sandwich came out in less than ten minutes. And man, it was delicious! No frills, nothing fancy. Just a hot perfect meatball sandwich. I scarfed it down in less time than it took to make it. I like that the sandwich isn't over-the-top huge, and the bread is perfection. I absolutely will return for another tasty morsel in the future! read more

Bella Donna Subs - #3 The Meatball Sub - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food is amazing. At first glance you'd drive on by. But man o man is the food worth the stop.

The sandwiches are delicious and if you go around lunchtime, you will see that by the amount of people in the restaurant! Even with so many people they are very quick, and the food is always consistent. Definitely try the tortilla soup with your neck sandwich. I highly recommend! read more

Was planning on ordering but went in got a menu and looked around and not one person in the kitchen was wearing gloves! I don't care how clean it is, or how many reviews you have, you NEED to be wearing gloves when making people's food, that's health 101. read more