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Bella Gusto

4.4 (145 reviews)
ModerateDelis, Italian, Grocery
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Kirk M.

Where do I start! Bella Gusto is one of our favorite stops. They have a beautiful restaurant, amazing staff and ownership, and of course delicious food and wine! We love ordering their pizzas/pinzas and taking them to go on the boat! The crust is some of the best I have had! They also host an awesome event called Stock Your Cellar. If you love wines this one is for you!! Put this on your list as a must stop!

Ronnie's Pinsa
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I have been here twice since the new owners came in and here are my thoughts: The first time I came in with my ex and we loved the variety they had. There was a limited amount of seating but the setting is very welcoming-- the larger tables when busy sort of end up being community tables and it was really fun and immersive! The second time we came in was with my grandma and it was an amazing pinsa (their GLUTEN FREE option), it was well made (no grease, felt more like an authentic light italian dish) and the people were very friendly. That being said, it is kind of on the pricier side, but definitely nice for a semi-casual outing!

12" Philly
David M.

Back again! Great service as always. My family and I sat at the bar for a late lunch around 3pm. My partner and I are from out of town, so when we visit, we really stick to what we have liked in the past. Enjoyed the Philly pizza - excellent as always. I'd suggest getting there early or plan to have a later dinner. From 5-6 it is usually jam-packed. I really appreciate that they have a few N.A. options as well! Never tried this one, but it was tasty. I'd enjoy this with seltzer for breakfasts.

The Italian Beef
Manasa R.

I loved how simple and casual this place was from the moment I walked in. Seat yourself at a free table anywhere, grab a drink from the fridge behind you if you want and go to the front to order. They had an extensive menu of apps, paninis, pasta and pizzas including specialty and made to order. Don't forget the set of delicious desserts laid out near the front. I grabbed a local IPA outta the fridge, ordered the Italian beef pizza with hot giardiniera and a tiramisu to come out later. As an Indian, I like my food spicy but let me tell you, the hot giard is HOT. Pizza still tasted like absolute deliciousness, and I was sniffling, inching my mouth to another bite each time. They even add au jus on the side to give you the full Italian beef experience, adding that extra flavor. Friend of mine ordered the Ruthie panini, which was a nice sweet take on a regular savory panini, with the fig jam and apple shavings. Felt like a fun family-esque pizza place. Will be returning!

Juggernaut hillside Cabernet

The atmosphere at Bella gusto is friendly & very Italian with top shelf food and wine. The owner is the kindest, friendliest owner I've met in this area. 10/10 recommend.

Jenny A.

I love this place so much I had to give another good review Their food does not disappoint! My parents live in Oconomowoc, so when my siblings all come to town to visit, we all make sure to stop here for a meal. They have amazing pizzas - especially their Philly cheesesteak one...I didn't think I'd be a fan but WOW does it pack some amazing flavor! We order this one now all the time :) I'm also a fan of the Prosecco that they carry, I always need to have a glass or two. I tried a side salad with my meal and it was great - everything was fresh and crispy and the homemade croutons were a nice touch. They also offer a small "deli" you can purchase their homemade pizza or marinara sauce, meatballs, pasta dishes & desserts. Good food, friendly staff & owners, will definitely stop by again when I'm in town!

Ericka B.

Went here on a Saturday for lunch while visiting town. This was the recommendation of some friends who live in the area and they definitely did not disappoint. The place was pretty busy when we got there, but the ordering was quick and the food came out in a reasonable amount of time. You order at the counter, take a seat, and they bring it out to you. We ordered the Tommy Jrs Combo, the Uncle Joey's Italian Beef, and we thought we were ordering the red pepper soup, but we actually ended up getting the Italian wedding soup. This was really the only let down of the meal, since we wanted the red pepper soup. The Tommy Jrs Combo features the Italian beef and the Italian sausage. Its a lot of food, but quite tasty. The sausage had a little kick to it (we did order the spicy sausage) and we did do the spicy giardiniera for even more. When ordered we thought that the beef would have been the star, but actually the sausage was the winner. The Italian beef sandwich was also quite good. Again we opted for the spicy giardiniera, which I don't think was all to spicy, but it added a nice extra tang to the beef. The bread was nice and soft to hold all the juices of both sandwiches, yet not get your hands to messy. I will say my one let down with the Italian beef sandwich was that the cheese wasn't melted in the inside. Otherwise it was pretty good, especially dipped in the au-jus. Both sandwiches also came with chips and a pickle. They also have a nice market with deli salads, pastas, sauces, and even some frozen options. Had we brought a cooler, we probably would have picked up some of the frozen raviolis to take home with us. Definitely a good place to go if you want a tasty sandwich for a pretty good price.

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Santino C.

I ordered the mild Grandpa's Italian Sausage Sandwich. It was delicious. The sausage at Bella Gusto is made in-house and it is a substantial piece of sausage with the right blend of meat and seasoninga. I had the red sauce and giardiniera on the side so that I could dip the sausage in them both or just one at a time. It was a mouth-watering experience. I can't wait to return.

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3 years ago

Delicious food, great service, always a good experience whether dining in or takeout!

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3 years ago

Great place for a quick Italian sandwich or stay longer and order a bottle of wine and a great pizza baked in their own dome oven.

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3 years ago

Excellent food, great atmosphere. The staff are welcoming. They always seem to have a decent crowd, though not too busy

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5 years ago

Very good place but could use a better cleaner food is always amazing tho and I love going there!

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3 years ago

One of my favorite places! The pinzas are AMAZING, but so is all their food. It is such a cute spot in Oconomowoc for a bite to eat!

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This is one of our fav restaurants in the area and has the best italian food in the county.

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4 years ago

Lasagna, Caprese salad & calamari, topped off with a Birthday cannoli. Doesn't get any better than that!

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4 years ago

Excellent food and ambiance. Casual atmosphere. Good wine selection. Recommend the pizza and pasta dish.

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5 years ago

New to Oconomowoc and have eaten here 4 times in the past 2 weeks. Everything has tasted great! Thanks

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4 years ago

Visit Bella Gusto and find out why it is so highly rated! I am always looking forward to my next visit.

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