From the moment we walked in, the ambiance set the tone, warm lighting, cozy yet elegant décor, and that authentic Italian atmosphere that makes you want to slow down and enjoy the evening. It felt welcoming without being loud or crowded, the perfect balance for a relaxed lunch. The food was absolutely phenomenal. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. You can taste the quality ingredients in every bite, from the perfectly cooked pasta to the rich, well-seasoned sauces. Nothing felt rushed or generic; everything tasted intentional and authentic. Service truly elevated the experience. Jennifer, our server, was exceptionally friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. She made thoughtful recommendations, checked in at the right moments, and made us feel genuinely valued as guests, not just another table. Great food, beautiful ambiance, and top-tier service. We'll definitely be back. Highly recommend. read more

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The service was second to none, the server was polite and knowledgeable about the menu items The food was totally outstanding and brought my wife and I back to our time in Spain and Italy. The restaurant however small was very clean and inviting. Would recommend to anyone without hesitation. read more

Just ordered the main course. But the review couldn't wait. My fiancé's eyes got enormous when she took the first bite of the calamari. Light and airy and super crispy, this is probably the best calamari that we've had. Can't wait for the rest of the meal! read more

I've walked by this place many times and I went because a friend recommended. Craving some pasta, I decided to dine. This family run restaurant didn't disappoint. Friendly service, delicious salad with homemade dressing, nice bread and the spaghetti & sauce was delightful. Sadly, I didn't have room for dessert. I need to return to eat the garlic bread. Enjoy this neighborhood restaurant. Parking in the rear. read more

Bella Napoli Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Absolutely amazing experience. Beautiful, quaint, locally owned restaurant. Perfect for a romantic date night. Great price point. Brushetta appetizer tastes so authentic and fresh. Best of all their hospitality was impeccable. 1000% recommend. read more

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Ordered a large cheese pizza to go. Came with a salad which was a nice added bonus. However, I felt the size of the pizza was more of a medium especially for $20. The cheese, crust and sauce were good but not great. read more

Bella Napoli Italian Restaurant - Large cheese pizza - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Had a craving for Italian food and trying out this place for the first time. The place is very casual but the food is legit. Everything from the appetizer to the entree and dessert were tasty. Come with complementary bread and salad for our entree. A hidden gem. Love this family own vibe and great food. read more

Bella Napoli Italian Restaurant - Seafood pasta. - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Came here with my wife and two friends on a Groupon for 4 for a Sunday lunch. Can't say it is the best Italian but it was a good deal with a Groupon for a 3 course meal. My wife had the Pesto Penne and I had Manicotti. It seemed many of the appetizers and pastas had pork or shellfish which we my wife and I cannot have so that limited our options. The service was quick and friendly and the ambiance is nice but the place is small so calling ahead for reservations is helpful. read more

Bella Napoli Italian Restaurant - Food - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Pros: -The outdoor seating area is for the most part in the shade, so we were able to dine al fresco without sweltering. -The chicken parm with penne was pretty good. Ditto for the calamari. Not the worst, but definitely not the best. -The Scampi al Lemon. you MUST get this. This was actually going to be a 3-star review until I had this dish. It is THAT good. I did not initially intend to return, but I would come back just for this dish. It's such a simple dish, but it is so well made. -The cannoli was also very good! I would get that again. Cons: The young lady who was server was conspicuously inexperienced, although she was very nice. She did not give us sufficient time to look at the menu before asking us (multiple times) if we were ready to order... the stood over us as well looked at the menu. I also found it rude the way she would cut off our conversation without an "excuse me" or waiting for a break in the conversation to ask us whatever she needed to ask us. I was also not confident in her knowledge about the menu, or that she really understood what we were asking. I don't eat pork, and I asked her if the meatballs that came with my meal were made with pork or beef. Initally, she looked as if she didn't understand the question, before finally letting out a less-than-confident "Uh.. beef?" We also informed her before ordering that we had a Groupon for 2 appetizers, 4 entrees and two desserts. She said that she 'was not sure she could serve us two entrees' (per person). We told her that we planned to order one entrees a piece to eat now, and order the others to take home. She said again that she was not sure if she could do that. We asked her to go check with the management, who ultimately said that it was not a problem. But... HUH? She also did not clear our discarded dishes, despite visiting our table no less than 6 times before the entrees came out. This made it difficult for her to serve us the entrees because the table was so tiny. When she finally cleared the dishes, she took my knife without bringing me another (so I had to cut my chicken parm with my fork). This was the one time she took a break from stopping by the table. By the time she came back out, I was almost done with my food, so it wasn't even work asking her for one by that time. - The salad did not look appetizing AT ALL. I don't know what kind of orange pulp-like substance was heaped on top of it, and I tried to eat around it. After a while, I just gave up. -The gentleman who came out to serve us our sangria (which was not great, by the way), spooned a TON of ice in it (without asking us first) before pouring it. It was hot outside, and all of the ice just watered down the drink. It would have been great if he'd asked first, but he just looked so proud of himself that we did not have the heart to hurt his feelings. -The meatballs that accompanied my chicken parm were slightly undercooked. -One of the restaurant employees kept coming outside to "fix the menu" and it made my dining companion and I feel a little uncomfortable, as if he was checking on us and make sure that we didn't skip out on the tab (which was already paid, by the way, thanks to the Groupon). I would consider coming back here for a carry out order (as many people did on the day we visited), but the dine-in experience left an overall negative impression on me, so I would prefer not to dine at the restaurant again... which is a shame because that patio really is a lovely place to enjoy a meal. read more

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Very pleasant atmosphere. I always get eggplant parm, which is very good. There is a Groupon available for Bella Napoli, which makes it a very good deal. read more

Visiting from out of town we are glad we chose this little spot. Pleasant cozy outdoor dining experience. Friendly and solid service and the meals were good and even better value. Hard to find an entre with salad and bread for less than $20 in 2025. read more

Bella Napoli Italian Restaurant - Chicken parmesan - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Loved our waiter. He was super friendly. Food came out fast and tasted great. Would definitely go back. read more

Bella Napoli Italian Restaurant - Mussels, shrimp and scallops in red sauce. - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Best option fur Italian food in Alexandria for casual dining. Easy street parking. Clean restaurant. Attentive service. I can't wait to come back. The pork was so tender and my guest enjoyed the chicken parmigiana. The fried calamari was crispy and fresh. Just make sure you order two cheesecakes. We definitely did not want to share one. So good! read more

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We came between lunch and dinner and the service and food was amazing. I would recommend this hidden gem. I had the shrimp scampi and it had amazing flavor and lots of shrimp. read more

Had a Groupon for lunch:appetizer, 2 entrees and a dessert @$26.10 for a $50 credit or gift card. We got 1bowl of minestrone soup (potato, celery, carrots, spinach n delicious tasty broth), then fettuccine Alfredo added chicken ( creamy sauce, different flavor but good) and the vegetable pizza (not much spinach, thin crust, little sauce but also delicious) and we ended with cheesecake. Again tasty but a spongy hokey cheesecake ( wondered if it froze n defrosted or possibly made with ricotta cheese). Given bottle waters and sourdough bread upon sitting. No other patrons in the restaurant, all tables set and one young lady working (daughter of owner)? Received a can of coke and glass of ice, owner/chef hand squeezed lemons into ice tea for an Arnold Palmer. Nice place and reasonably priced for homemade Italian food-not your average Olive Garden. We will be returning. read more

Bella Napoli Italian Restaurant - Fettuccine Alfredo add chicken - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Food was amazing. So fresh. Perfectly made. I've eaten spaghetti carbonara in Little Italy in NYC, in Rome in front of the Colosseum and now here. This is just as good or better than previous times. So good. Can't wait to come back! read more

Bella Napoli Italian Restaurant - Outside - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Great pizza Good service Clean Prices good Order pizza well done- it crunched when you bite into it read more

Bella Napoli Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Always friendly, large portions, excellent desserts and generous pours! We love eating outside when the weather is accommodating. Always priority stop during restaurant week! read more

My parents and I were seeking a no frills, casual Italian meal and happened upon Bella Napoli. Not a lively scene middle of the day on a Sunday in summer, but the food was actually nice! We got a complementary salad with zesty Italian dressing, a warm loaf of Italian bread. And the food came out piping hot and fresh. It satiated our craving for some Linguini alla vongole and pesto pasta. They did a lovely job. We didn't have high expectations, but it's just the little mom and pop touch we wanted. read more

Bella Napoli Italian Restaurant - Chicken Francese - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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A hidden little Italy pizza around the corner in the suburbs of northern Alexandria. Side Parking made be a challenge or in back lot but once there a lot of great food...really home made style. Old style oven fire pizza at its best so yes no bread bone left behind lol We a veal pistachio and meat pizza that was enough to back for home later...dessert of course cheese cake. read more

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This is a cute mom and pop place. The food was good (not spectacular, although we made some boring orders) with good portions at a fair price. The sangria pitcher really does the trick. But it was the service that stood out. Ask for Pablo. Phenomenal waiter. Would be great to dim the lights and add some candles on the tables. Too bright which really hurts any potential ambiance. Also really need heaters for the patio. read more

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I went there with a group of people for lunch. The service was great, and the food was very good.

Went to a late night dinner at Bella Napoli with my roommate. They have a nice little patio seating area set up in front of the restaurant. Waiter brought out some bread and butter - nothing special about the bread that was brought out. The garden salads which was ok, dressing was similar to a ginger dressing you'd find at a japanese place. We started with the calamari on a bed lettuce it was crispy but the actual calamari itself was very small, maybe the size of a nickel or quarter. I completely forgot to take photos as I was enjoying my conversation at the time. I ordered the pescatore, flavor was good and you get a decent portion of seafood to pasta. My roommate said her spaghetti carbonara was good. I also had their cheesecake and it was a bit cakey, not smooth like I thought it would be. Beware: Waiter came out with a bottle of wine and said he needed to finish it, asked if we'd help him, offered it to us and placed it on our table. We initially said no thank you but he insisted, then charged us for the wine at the end. We don't mind paying for drinks but it wasn't presented as such. I would recommend skipping the cheesecake and calamari if you are thinking of getting it. Entrees were good. Service was good if we weren't "tricked" into paying for drinks. Also note: tip was added to our bill. read more

Bella Napoli Italian Restaurant - Pescatore - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

The food was delicious! The service was on point. She took care of us the moment we walked in! The ambiance is a bit dated but that doesn't detract from the delicious pasta, pizza, and chicken we had! We will return. read more

Places like this makes it worth it to go out and test out new spots. I found this thru a groupon. A 3 course meal for 2 minus the wine. It was a small little spot but was comfy. They waiter was very helpful and made sure our glass of Sangria was full. I had the salmon in wine sauce. The flavor was not so bad. I did enjoy that mussels as an appetizers. That's as pretty yum. I almost didn't share but I was nice. The tiramisu was perfect. That over sweet not to much brandy. read more

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Decent Italian for a carry out order. Even better is their service! The people working there are so nice and offer an amazing carry out deal. We ordered three entrees and ended up getting a free house salad and bottle of wine as well! Will be returning for more for future carry out Italian. read more

Operating a small restaurant is a huge effort and I applaud those who endeavor day and and day out. Bella Napoli is one of those small community Italian restaurants. You walk in and there is a neighborhood feel replete with regulars. Bella is very welcoming and the staff genuine which makes the visit feel intimate like you are at someone's house. I ordered the eggplant parmesan and it was simply delicious. The eggplant was very delicate, cooked just right and sauce complemented well. The dish came with a few lobster raviolis which I was less enthused with as they were on the heavy side. The one oddity at this restaurant was that water was served in a plastic bottle. With all the sensitivity to the environmental waste from plastic I hope they reconsider this as it seems wasteful. Nonetheless, if you want that "home cooked" neighborhood Italian meal this place is a great option. read more

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Simply, the service was good and the food was okay. It's always nice to have outdoor seating at restaurants and Bella Napoli made theirs cozy with bordering plants. Plus, they allow dogs at the outside tables. The service was tag-teamed between a young (likely new) waitress and what I believe to be the owner or manager. They were both attentive and kind. No complaints there. The food was cooked well(ish). The chicken in the marsala could be argued that it was a tad too dry, but it was okay. The pizza was fresh with a crisp crust. Overall, the food lacked flavor. Both the (sausage and mushroom) pizza and the chicken marsala were leaving the desire for something more on the tastebuds. Unfortunately, there's nothing to draw us back to this place. It's just okay. Though, it's worth at least one try. There were a few other patrons there so obviously some people do enjoy it. read more

As visitors from Denver who travel often across the country, I have to say that the food, drinks, desserts, and service were all amazing! Our party of 5 adults were immediately greeted upon entrance, and the staff was extremely welcoming, attentive, and friendly throughout our visit. Every one of us loved the food and experience and agreed that if this restaurant were closer to Colorado, it would become our new regular for authentic Italian food. The owner and David were great, and we thoroughly appreciate the amazing service! CHEERS to you fine men, and best wishes on continued success in the future! read more

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Food was amazing and service was over the top. You need to experience this place as we did to understand just how good the food was. We will be back again read more

I live locally and have always been drawn to the inviting patio here as I walk or drive by. We decided to give it a try recently and were very disappointed with the food. I ordered the chicken parm which looked exactly like the pics posted here and give it a one star rating for its tasteless marinara, undercooked chicken and box penne. My son ordered the meatball sub and the meatballs seemed to be the preciously frozen kind with the same tasteless marinara - the meatballs were cooked so I give this a two star rating. My husband got the chicken Marsala and of the three dishes, it was the best but still not what I would consider "good." It was edible and the chicken was cooked properly. Our meals came with salads which were served with rotting lettuce so I didn't touch it. The service was good and the patio was nice but we won't be returning as the food was awful. I did share that my chicken parm was undercooked and there were no questions asked as it was removed from the bill. I would go here again for a glass of wine and the ambiance. read more

My first experience was not great at this very small Italian restaurant. Our waitress was very nice and friendly but the food was very disappointing. We order the white pizza and veal pasta. The pizza was only dough and cheese, it had no garlic, salt or other flavors. I understand the menu said just cheese as toppings but I was expecting at least garlic. The freshness of the veal pasta was not there, the veal was tough that looked and tasted old. The only saving grace was the tiramisu, a delicious homemade dessert. Easily 10/10, it saved my dinner experience. read more

I want to like this place, but I really can't. The salmon was evidently cooked by boiling, as much of the water was still on the plate when the fish was served. The pasta swimming in the cooking water didn't add anything to the meal, nor did the few dry shrimp atop the fish. There's a good neighborhood atmosphere, but unfortunately the food disappoints. read more

When you see pots and pans outside on a rack in the back of the restaurant it's a big red flag. But when you seat down and they bring bottled water without a glass cup toppled with dried out low quality bread you know you are in for a bad meal. Sure enough the seafood dish they call "Pescatore" didn't taste like "Frutti di mare" at all but it did taste old. Ambience doesn't reflect the prices either Yeah sure the Tiramisu was good but that was it and it was probably made by some one else. The positive was the service but i rather have good food and poor service. Proceed at your own risk but you are better going elsewhere. read more

Ordered to-go. Food was pretty flavorless. It was ready quick though and the girl was nice.

Great food. Awesome service, we are coming back. We stopped after the Del Ray Halloween Parade. And we promised we would be back. The pizza was amazing. read more

I've been twice and both times were amazing. Easily the best bruschetta I've had in the DC area. Pizza is very good but honestly you're missing out if you don't get something with pasta in it. I'll definitely be back. read more

Quality food, neighborhood vibes, very friendly service. Despite living in the area for over 5 years, it took us until just this past year to discover the gem that is Bell Napoli. Located right on Mt. Vernon Ave, Bella Napoli serves up homemade Italian fare that will exceed your expectations. The noodles are all clearly made in house. Soft, yet retaining that delightful chewy-ness fresh pasta mixed with creamy or tomatoey sauces. The manicotti is a great choice, but don't miss their lobster stuffed ravioli if you enjoy lobster dishes. The gnocchi is also a rich, and filling choice. The entrees are served with Italian bread and salad, making for a nice sequence of traditional courses. But don't miss the tiramisu! Some of the best in the region. All in all we're happy to have discovered this gem in plain sight. Make it your next Italian stop. read more

Sister' holiday dinner celebration. The restaurant is small though quaint in a local neighborhood, BUT the food is amazing. Our waitress, Jennifer, and manager were friendly to us. The Italian food is so yummy and good... just luv the tomato sauce. read more

Good pizza crust, sauce bland, eggplant parm good. Service excellent. Cute place outdoor seating, nice wine