We hadn't been to Bella Italia in at least four years and happened to be in the area and decided to get a late lunch. The inside hasn't changed. Could use an update but the food is still spot on. I had the Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna and the flavor is phenomenal. Just a really good lasagna. My wife had the Bolognese and really enjoyed it. Chunks of beef the old style way. They serve a great bread with a whipped butter. It had a little kick to it. Tasted like sun-dried tomatoes and garlic. Very nice. Sergio waited on us and he did a bang up job. Need to go back sooner than later. read more

Bella Italia - Spinach & Mushroom Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Modesto, California

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Let me start off by saying the service was great. Ambience was right on the queue with the cozy tables and low lighting.. Start off with an appetizer * fried calamari * 2 cups of clam chowder Now let's get to the Entrees * baked seafood, Cannelloni (very good) * fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken (loved it) * shrimp, and crab ravioli ( I love it ) you have to try it . read more

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Excellent service and great food... got the Hawaiian pizza and chicken piccata...price seems too low for the quality and quantity. Great job Bella Italia! read more

Bella Italia - Chicken piccata - Italian Near Me - Modesto, California

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Read the reviews which sounded interesting so the wife and I went today. First impressions were very good! Ambience was very clean and the touch Italy was pleasant and pleasing. Wife ordered a pizza, she was happy with it. I had the clam chowder with Eggplant parmigiana. It came out hot and delicious. The bread for starters was excellent and we ended with a dessert of spumoni bomba. Oh my it all was delicious! A good place for your dinner date or a party with some friends! read more

One of my go to places. Excellent Italian food, fresh, well made, great menu, from the pizza to the Chicken Marsala, this gem is a "not to miss" location for great food, atmosphere and service! read more

We went for my birthday to enjoy the quiet authentic Italian cafe experience! Service was top notch, food was excellent, and price was just right! They make a bolognese sauce that is the closest to what I had in Venice...so good! read more

Bella Italia - Tagliatelle Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Modesto, California

We met our granddaughter here for lunch today before she heads to college. We were told we could sit anywhere we like. We got settled and Sergio came to take our beverage order, a water a Diet Coke and a Dr. Pepper. He gave us a few minutes to check out their extensive menu. They have all the favorites plus some. We all had dined here before but it had been a little while since before we moved to Oakdale. Still a favorite. Our granddaughter chose the creamy chicken and goat cheese pasta, my husband selected the lobster ravioli and I chose the crab cakes (I was pleased that they come three per order) and a side salad with bleu cheese dressing. We visited for a short while enjoying the delicious bread and butter when Sergio appeared with our lunches. I asked him if he minded taking a photo of our group and he very kindly agreed. We all enjoyed our choices and two of us took home leftovers. The atmosphere was pleasant and the service was impeccable. We were delighted to know they were still open for business. However, the Yelp info is incomplete. I asked Sergio if they had a website after explaining I couldn't find one. He suggested doing a search for Bella Italia and it should pop up. Do plan a visit soon, you will be glad you did. read more

Bella Italia - Crab cakes with lemon butter sauce and garnish - Italian Near Me - Modesto, California

Today we decided to have dinner at Bella Italia. We have been here many times but it's been a few years since we were here. They are always consistently good. Every experience regarding the service, food, and atmosphere have always been top notch. To start off, their house bread and butter spread is very delicious. I had minestrone soup, Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with Mushrooms, and Jovita had Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna. For our drinks we had ice water and lime and Strawberry Italian Sodas. read more

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The food was really good. The service was good as well. My only complaint was the decor could really have used an update. Droopy ceiling fan blades for instance. It was really dark and dated. The windows were dirty. If they updated the decor to match the quality of food and service it would really elevate the visit to another level. read more

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Great food. Fresh . Great cozy restaurant. Easy parking Great service. Italian food cooked real Italian

Bella Italia has been our go to place for Italian food for years in Western Plaza. Seating arrangement is cozy and probably can seat 60 people. We ate on a Saturday afternoon and there were a few tables occupied. Staff has always been cordial and friendly and comes plenty of time to check if we needed more bread, water or a refill on sodas. My favorite dish to get is the chicken marsala and it's always been flavorful and a balance with its fresh vegetables. Highly recommended. 5 stars This time we decided to get a 10 inch small pizza and chose the all meat one with pepperoni, salami and sausage. Pizza was loaded with toppings and since the pizza is thin in the center, it tends not limp when getting a slice. 4 stars My wife got the lasagna and she ate maybe 1/4 of it. I think she got full with the complimentary bread which was delish with their butter spread they give. Bread and butter - 5 stars Lasagna- grade not applicable since I didn't try it Overall, good, cozy place for Italian food in Modesto read more

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Love this place, I come for the bread with balsamic and oil but I stay for the vibes and good food!

The service was 5 star as was the bread. I had the Cobb salad which was a huge disappointment as there was 2 tiny little pieces of prosciutto and 5 little cubes of chicken no bigger than a quarter of an inch. However it had good flavor but would never buy it again. My wife had a dinner salad with scallops The scallops were the little ones and they were almost raw. In fact a couple were raw. We will continue to eat there but I will make better choices on what to eat. Their pizza is very good. I guess I should have had pizza and I would not be writing this. read more

Pasta, pizza and wine! Can anything be more divine? Lovely atmosphere and lots of seating in a shared small business mall off of Coffee and Floyd. Friendly and attentive staff made sure our meal was lovely. House made focaccia bread comes with a spicy cheese spread for appetizer. We go the bruschetta, the flavors were fresh and delightful, was just missing balsamic drizzle. I got the lobster ravioli, and it was so good, I used the focaccia to sop up all the sauce!! We ordered some wine, and received a very ample pour to enjoy. Finished with house tiramisu, that was very good, but I was also very full at this point. With a huge menu, lots of options and great service, we will be back. read more

Bella Italia - Bruschetta - Italian Near Me - Modesto, California

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We are from the bay area and hold high standards when it comes to Italian food. We visit our father once a month and Bella Italia is alway's are go to for fine, home made food in a cozy, friendly environment. Highly recommend for any size party. read more

Came here for lunch with my mom. Ordered a calzone and holy calzone that was a huge calzone! Lots of cheese and sausage. Was really good. The service was excellent. The dessert though... the cannoli was the best cannoli I've ever had and I even ordered one to go. I will always come back if the cannolis are always made this way! It's a must try for sure. read more

Bella Italia - Cannoli - Italian Near Me - Modesto, California

I've had this place on my to try list for a while. My dad and I decided to finally try it. We walked in around 5 and got seated really fast. Our server was named Sergio which obviously I thought was nice. He was on top of our table. My dad will go through around six glasses of water a sitting and he constantly had his glass filled. Regarding our food it tasted great. Also we ordered a lot and expected our bill to be really high but we were shocked with how low it was. The one thing they can improve on is the decor. Looked really outdated and the lighting needs to be updated. I look forward to returning and trying other dishes read more

Bella Italia - Italian Near Me - Modesto, California

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Love this restaurant. The food is real southern Italian fresh food. I had the mushroom raviolis and a cup of the minestrone soup. Ravioli was perfect tender with a bite. The soup tasted like being home on a winter day- comfort and great taste. The atmosphere is that of a neighborhood restaurant. It Was obvious the staff knew most if the people there and ordering take out. Service was very good. They were prompt and checked on us just the right amount. Oh we had the spumoni bomb and it was great! read more

I've been bringing my Momma here, when Im in town, for years. The food is delicious, it smells amazing the moment you walk in the door. I like that its in a slower part of town, less chaos, great options on the menu and they always accommodate my no dairy allergy. It's my go- to spot for steamed clams. The sauce is soooo good, I take it home every time & cook with it the next day. Today we tried new dishes: Momma had the Chicken cannelloni & I had the Calamari steak. We both went home very happy!!! Try it... you'll like it!! read more

Bella Italia - Chicken cannelloni with vegetables - Italian Near Me - Modesto, California

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From the reviews that were supposed to be before, that's the reason that we went here. I would not repeat that. I was not impressed with the food at all. I am a Italian food enthusiast. I will be looking for another place now. The service is just kind of spotty too. I wasn't impressed with that at all. It was kind of like they were doing us a favor not when you spend $70 for three people that's not doing anybody a favor. read more

Beautiful Ambiance Terrific Service Excellent Food i can't wait to bring my family here to enjoy the food again read more

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Always great here! Bomb food, lovely service. and clean! This hits the spot! if you're looking for a place for yummy pasta, you have found the right place! read more

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Bella Italia is very nice place for dinner while in town. It is not the best ever, but we were quite happy with almost everything we ordered. The place is really pretty and the prices are fair. We just loved the service. We were seated straight away. They have a nice wine list. Our server knew the menu well and was fast but we never felt rushed. I would make a reservation. We were there on a weekday and ate early so we were in great shape. Most of the food we had was great. The minestrone soup was just perfect. We also loved our salads. I had the chicken marsala and it was just so melt in your mouth wonderful and packed with yummy mushrooms. We also had the ravioli in a white sauce that was so good. I would get that again. Finally, we had fried ravioli and it was good, not great. That I will not try again. There is just too much thick crust for me, but you might love it. The ravioli within the crust was very good. All in all we would come back. We just loved the service, the calm atmosphere and the vast majority of the food. Give them a try. read more

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The food was great, the service was very good and the waiter give nice tips about the dishes, the ambience is calm and cozy. I would come back again to try their different dishes because they have an extensive list of dishes. read more

Bella Italia - Chicken Paesana and stuffed Portebleo mushroom - Italian Near Me - Modesto, California

First time coming here and I really enjoyed our dinner! The bread and butter that was served as we sat on our table was amazing! Both pastas that we ordered were delicious and the service was amazing read more

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Understanding that they don't take reservations but were when I called was assured that if we arrived early, say 4:30, on Valentine's Day we wouldn't have a problem being seated. We did arrive at 4:30. The restaurant was quite full but we still saw a few vacant tables. We stood for a few minutes until a waitress looked at us. I asked for a table for two. Before she could respond, an incredibly rude man came up I explained that I had called for a reservation and before I could say anything, he very rudely said "we don't take reservations, it will be an hour wait." I said there are a few empty tables and he said, an hour wait. We turned and left. We have eaten at Bella Italia many times in the past and have never, ever had such a rude, nasty experience. I'm not sure we will ever go back. read more

Bread sticks are the best. Ravioli Pasta is delicious, the service is kind. It is dim almost like a candle lit restaurant in there. Can't wait to give this another try. I will be honest I didn't care for the lasagna. read more

Bella Italia - Fresh Delicious Hot bread!! - Italian Near Me - Modesto, California

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Great food! Great service! Cozy atmosphere! We got Fettuccine Alfredo, calamari and Chicken Parmigiana...all amazing choices! Must try their creme brûlée...delicious! read more

The restaurant appears to be clean and has a nice atmosphere. The wait staff is very good and the faccacia bread was excellent. We both had the linguine with clams, shrimp, & scallops in a lobster cream sauce. The food was fresh and flavorful. This is a family run restaurant that I can highly recommend. read more

Great food. Excellent service. Friendly atmosphere. Finally found a place that me and my family really enjoyed a small tase of Italy. Definitely will be coming back over and over to try the dishes and the pizza. My kids are so happy and satisfied with the flavors they have enjoyed. Big kudos to the owner and family and their team. Happy to be served by you. Salute !!! read more

First time here. So happy that the minestrone was garbanzo bean free! The soup was yummy. I had chicken fettuccine and it didn't disappoint either. I ordered to go, next time maybe I'll dine in for the full effect. read more

Fabulous sauces great salads, they do veal really well!! .... love their rolls, good wine selection and happy friendly servers.

Last Sunday we dined here for lunch. Good Italian spot in the area. Food here was delicious and filling. Just with the complimentary bread and butter got us full. There were a lot of good foods listed on their menu and I had a hard time deciding what I wanted at first. I ended up going for the shrimp scampi. My boyfriend got the chicken saltimbocca. Food was really good and we ended up eating it all. We almost opted for dessert but passed. Next time we will give it a try. Overall, delicious food. Service here was friendly, quick and attentive. Will have to come back here again. read more

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Always very tasteful, Prawns Sorrento is my favorite appetizer followed by a cup of clam chowder. The Chicken Scaloppini is marvelous... Small quaint restaurant with a great menu. The waiters are very friendly and the service is great read more

At first glance you wouldn't think this place was much BUT this restaurant is serving up some delicious Italian food. The bread and cheese spread is delicious. I'm not sure if the restaurant makes their own bread but it was amazing especially with the cheese sauce. I ordered the caesar salad, which was very tasty but a little salty in my opinion. My dad ordered the house salad with blue cheese dressing and my mom ordered the clam chowder. My mom raved about the chowder. We ordered the lobster ravioli, artichoke ravioli, and the lasagna. Both raviolis were super delicious! The sauces were very creamy and flavorful. The artichoke hearts and mushrooms in the cream sauce were very tender. The lasagna had wonderful flavor, from the sauce to the meat. The meat was perfectly moist and tasty. My dad said it was some of the best lasagna he had ever had. read more

Bella Italia - Italian Near Me - Modesto, California

Hair baked in the pizza 8/21/24 Called to request a refund just for the large Hawaiian pizza. We order a big order from our Rep. The first person we spoke to stated no worries we will get that back on the card. Within 2 min I received a called from the owner stating I needed to bring the pizza back to get refunded. I explained to the owner I was at work at couldn't take it back at this moment she stated well then sorry no refund. We order once a month and order over $300 every time. It's sad to say we will no longer be giving them our business. Very careless! Circled the hair so you can see how it's baked in. read more

Bella Italia - Hair baked into our large Hawaiian pizza - Italian Near Me - Modesto, California

We tried this restaurant before we went to a concert at the Gallo center, there was 4 in my group, we were immediately greeted and welcomed in, the staff are professional, polite and patient. Everyone was pleased with their choices for dinner, the plates were hot and flavorful, the dining room was clean, comfortable & had a very nice ambiance. Everyone agreed that we'd return and try different dishes. read more

After reading all the great reviews my husband & I were looking forward to some really good Italian food. Unfortunately we were very disappointed. My husband had the Veal Parmesan which was very chewy. I had the steamed clams, they were small & the broth was not very good. It had some sort of green herb that didn't seem to add any flavor. The herb bread that was served with your dinner was good & my Pasta Marinara was ok. The service was very good & the restaurant was clean & can seat large crowds Looks like we will still be looking forward a good Italian restaurant. read more

I ordered a family meal for a friend and their family that was ill. I ordered spaghetti family meal a chicken parmigiana family meal.... I did not expect a feast!!!!!!! The entree, salad, bread, pizza and a type of spread I believe was a butter type for the bread. I ordered two family meals so all this stuff was x2. Let me tell you- it was shear torture to drive this food to its destination!!!! I felt like Chloe from life of pets- stopping the car and sniffing the closed boxes..... will they notice if one meal has a bite? Oh no I can't do that- that's wrong....... Again, mmmm this pizza smells divine- so many pizzas- surely they won't realize one is missing.... Stop that Evangelina!!!! After a painful 7 minute drive the food got placed on my friends porch and they retrieved it. They could not believe how much food!!!! They called me as they were gobbling it up. They wanted to know where the food was from. I told them that my fellow yelpers recommended it! I felt so warm and fuZZY for doing this deed. I do regret one thing- I should have taken a slice of Pizza... lol! read more

Bella Italia - Menú of the family meal. - Italian Near Me - Modesto, California

So I was given a gift card from my bestie to try this place. I was excited to try Bella Italia based on reviews. It's been on my radar for a minute now. So I saw another review stating the hours were wrong and they closed early. So I called to confirm. Thank goodness I did!! Because they said that they stop serving at 7:30pm. That we would have to be there before to dine in. Then I called again and said my navigation said I'll be there at 7:19pm. They said I had to be there by 7:15 or I could not dine in that they may close even earlier because of the weather. So I was stressing out wondering if we were going to even be able to make it. So I called again and told them my order and explained I wanted to dine in . They were happy to oblige. I ordered 2 Chicken Marsala with mashed potatoes. I also ordered 1 cioppino , 1 margherita pizza for my oldest. And a grilled chicken fettuccine Alfredo for my youngest.I also ordered a bowl of minestrone soup. While we waited for our food they brought bread with some kind of cheese butter. I asked for fresh garlic for the bread, in the Bay Area it's complementary at all the restaurants I've been to. But my man said he saw the waitress putting on our bill so asked if there was a charge. She said there was. So we chose to go without. We didn't have to wait long for our food. 1st came the minestrone soup. I shared with my family and everyone enjoyed it!! My man gave the cioppino a solid 8. He is a snob when it comes to seafood and travels a lot to try different places. So he's had cioppino from SF to Monterey etc. !! He did say the cioppino was fresh and delicious . My Chicken Marsala was wonderful!! Chicken was moist, tender, & so flavorful!! Came with mashed potatoes and they were perfect and creamy!! Also had a side of vegetables. Vegetables were hard and undercooked. Should have been cooked more they were not cooked enough !! My youngest had chicken fettuccine Alfredo. She said it was delicious!! She gave it a 8. My oldest had a margherita pizza and she loved it!! read more

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