This is a must-visit spot for Sunday brunch, and if it's your birthday, you should absolutely celebrate here. They let you choose between a free meal or a complimentary dessert, and I wasn't about to pass up a free meal! They also offer unlimited mimosas for just $20. I have to give a shout-out to our server, who somehow managed to carry around those tiny glasses filled to the brim without spilling a single drop. I don't know how she did it! They really need to switch to taller champagne flutes because those little glasses were working against her. There were four of us celebrating the start of my birthday weekend, and brunch was the perfect way to kick it off. My husband ordered the hash, which he absolutely loved. My girlfriend had the avocado toast, and it looked delicious. As for me... I have to laugh because I honestly can't remember exactly what I ordered. I do remember it was served on toasted bread with an egg on top, and I asked them to add mortadella, which was a fantastic choice. I almost forgot, but they did come with a small portion of rosemary potatoes. I seriously could've just ordered a large bowl of those, absolutely delicious. The food was delicious, the mimosas kept flowing, and the birthday perk was the icing on the cake. Great food, great service, and a fun atmosphere made for the perfect start to my birthday weekend. I'll definitely be back. read more

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We visited BellaBrava this evening for a delicious Italian dinner, and overall, it was a great experience! The atmosphere was inviting and lively, and despite it being a busy Saturday night, we were able to walk in and get a table immediately. Our food came out surprisingly quickly, and the staff was attentive throughout the evening. We started with drinks, including a Moscow Mule and the Blueberry Prosecco Martini. The martini was flavorful yet refreshing! The warm bread with dipping oil was a lovely touch, and the focaccia was absolutely delicious. We also ordered the Beef Carpaccio, which is a nice gluten-friendly option. The capers on top added a great touch! For our main course, we tried the Spinach & Goat Cheese Ravioli. Our waiter graciously split the dish in half so we could share, and this is an absolute must-try! The unique pistachio pesto sauce was out of this world. I would order this dish again and again! We also ordered the Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza, which unfortunately didn't quite live up to the rest of the meal. Given how impressed we were with the flavors of everything else, the pizza fell a little flat. It lacked flavor overall, and the hot honey wasn't as prominent as we had hoped. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and will definitely be returning! There are so many restaurants to choose from in the area, but BellaBrava is absolutely worth a visit. Be sure to try the Spinach & Goat Cheese Ravioli! read more

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I was very disappointed with my experience at BellaBrava today. I went with a group of 10 friends, and the amount of complimentary bread they brought to the table was nowhere near enough for a party of our size. The staff insisted that what they served was the equivalent of three loaves, but I even took a picture because it clearly wasn't. When we politely asked for more bread, we were told we would have to pay an additional $5 for each extra basket. It wasn't about the money--it was about the principle and the lack of hospitality. For a restaurant serving a large group, this felt incredibly cheap and unwelcoming. Good customer service is about making guests feel valued, especially when they bring a large party. Unfortunately, this experience left us feeling like we were being nickel-and-dimed instead. Very disappointing. read more

overall, this place is alright. the service was good and the ambiance was nice, but the food was just okay. the arancini was really good, but the cacio e pepe could have been a lot better. cute spot with a good atmosphere, but the food didn't quite live up to the rest of the experience. read more

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Stopped by for a late lunch and had the house bread, Caesar salad, and the hot honey pizza. Everything was really good! I've had the hot honey pizza before maybe a year ago at the Tampa location and having it again here reminded me how good it is. If you're stud in what to get, this pizza is a good safe option. read more

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This creamy Ravioli dish was very good. It had a delicious creamy taste with Italian seasonings. The service here was incredible and attentive. The only downside is that is was a bit expensive for this smaller portion size. The Ambiance is similar to that of a dive bar. read more

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we were able to go last night and we were seated pretty quickly. There were outdoor seating available. Our service was great and a waiter was quick to order our food and make sure that we had everything that we needed. We ordered mainly vegetarian options, which taste amazing especially the appetizers. I specifically like the arancini! Such a cute place read more

BellaBrava - St. Petersburg - Italian Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

We had dinner at BellaBrava on a Thursday night and had a really nice experience overall. We made a reservation and were seated right away when we arrived. We chose to sit outside, which made for a great atmosphere. The service was really good--friendly, attentive, and well-paced throughout the meal. We started with the bruschetta and arancini. The bruschetta wasn't our favorite, but the arancini was delicious and definitely the standout appetizer. They also bring out herbed bread with oil and garlic, which was just okay. For our entrees, we shared a hot honey pizza, which we really enjoyed, and my daughter had the chicken tenders and fries, which were pretty good as well. Overall, a great spot with good service and a nice outdoor dining experience--we'd definitely come back, especially for the pizza and arancini. read more

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We stopped by here for a quick dinner and had an amazing dinner. This is very well priced for being on Beach Drive. I had a salad the was fresh and good. The service was excellent and the people watch never disappoints. read more

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Pretty decent Italian food with good service & drinks! Great spot for groups, very accommodating read more

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We had a wonderful experience thanks to our exceptional server Steven, whose friendly, fun personality and attentive service made our visit truly special. He offered excellent menu recommendations and our food and dinks were wonderful. Steven also shared fantastic local tips for exploring St. Petersburg, clearly showing how much he cares about the area and his guests' overall experience. His knowledge, warmth, and attention to detail stood out, and we would gladly return--especially if we're lucky enough to have him as our server. Highly recommend! read more

Food A++++ Ambience A+ Service A+++++++ thank you Jordan Solo Lady having dinner by myself and Jordan was so attentive and caring to make sure everything was spot on .... He made sure my items were safely packed. I can't thank Jordan enough. Someone needs to take a page out of his journal and be a great server and man like Jordan. I love BellaBrava. Food is always delicious and hot. Pasta is homemade. The hostess are on spot helping other guests and the servers were running around attentively helping their tables with no issues. Sitting at the bar is the best seat to watch all the great food being delivered. 2026 thank you BellaBrava. Still my #1 read more

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Food: If I eat here again, it will 100% be for the arancini; it was SO good. The sauce was incredible. We also ordered the hot honey pizza and the gnocchi, and both were solid choices as well. Drinks: We ordered an espresso martini and a dirty chai martini. Both were strong, and I really enjoyed them. Location: This restaurant is located right by the St. Pete Pier, making it a great dinner option if you're already exploring the area. There are both indoor and outdoor seating options, though you don't get the best views of the water or the pier from the restaurant itself. Price: Pretty typical for downtown Italian dining; on the pricier side, but nothing outrageous. Service: Everything was great. Our waiter was very attentive. Overall: A solid and dependable spot if you're exploring downtown St. Pete and in the mood for a sit-down Italian dinner. The food isn't life-changing or especially unique, but it's well done and enjoyable, making it a reliable choice when you're in the area. read more

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My mom's favorite dish is Beef Carpaccio so for her birthday, decided to take her to a place that supposedly had the best. We decided to sit outside as the weather was wonderful. The area is beautiful and atmosphere absolutely delightful. Waiter was very friendly, knowledgeable, polite, and stayed attentive to our needs the entire meal. Now I'm going to be honest. I'm a bit of a snob when it comes to beef Carpaccio. I've had it so many places and some are good, but others were insanely bad (as one of my last reviews). This one was by far the best I've had in Florida. Absolutely amazing and what made it even better was the sautéed capers. I'm not a capers fan but done this way, I couldn't get enough. The Arancini balls were absolutely delicious. Forgot to ask what the sauce was, but absolutely amazing. You could tell the pasta was actually homemade. Tortellini was more shaped like a ravioli which is the only negative I can say about it, but it was done al denté the way it's supposed to be, and there was plenty of lobster in every bite. Most places tend to skimp when it comes to lobster filling, but not this place and it was cooked perfectly. They brought my mom a piece of chocolate cake which was also amazing! This place was such a nice surprise. Food, service, everything was spot on. Definitely recommend it and will be back. read more

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I've been to the BellaBrava in Land o Lakes multiple times and we were over in St Pete for a show and decided to try them out. We had made reservations for 4 and had to add 1 more and they were so accommodating. The service was great, for being busy we were helped very quickly and by 2 waiters! The waiter made great recommendations that did not disappoint. The food was absolutely amazing and I found the bread in this location to be better than our local one. While the inside was smaller than our local one and not as bright, their outdoor seating was huge and well equipped with heat lamps and lots of seating. read more

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Fast to seat, very friendly staff, Italian ambiance, this is the authentic Italian cuisine experience you are looking for and craving. read more

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First things first: the service was immaculate here. For a girlfriend's birthday, we decided to make reservations at BellaBrava before a show in St. Pete. From the moment we sat down, our server Alysse was fantastic!! Such a wonderful energy, provided a lot of great recommendations for us and super accommodating! We split entrees and salads between the 4 of us and Alysse went above and beyond to have them split in the kitchen before they came to the table. She really elevated our dinner!! We had the Short Rib Ragú and salad to keep it light for the evening. The short rib ragú was so flavorful and the perfect balance of meat + pasta. The Caesar salad was fresh and had a bit of spicy (which I loved!). Alysse surprised the birthday girl a birthday tiramisu that was delicious!! We loved this dinner so much and the service was a huge factor in the experience!! Definitely recommend for high quality food, service and vibes!! read more

BellaBrava - St. Petersburg - Italian Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

I came into town to attend a music festival and also met up with a friend from my hometown. I told him I was craving Italian and he suggested this place. While we had a reservation for 9:15, my overly controlling host for Airbnb made us late but thankfully they were still able to accommodate us. We were sat in a booth and immediately given water and complimentary foccaccia (big enough for each person to get two pieces). I was starving and because I love bread, naturally, I dove right in. The focaccia was light and paired well with the olive oil that was on the table. Usually I'd ask for balsamic but it was good enough without it. We decided to split the arancini for an app, drink wise, I went with the blueberry prosecco martini and for my entree, I got the chicken parm. The arancini was good! It's been a while since I've had arancini with no meat but his was def pleasing to the palate! The drink did not disappoint; it was the perfect mix of bubbles and fruit and something I'd describe as sophisticated yet fun! Our main dishes came shortly after and I was overwhelmed by my plate. They def don't skimp when it comes to portions and I could have easily made several meals out of my plate. The chicken was breaded perfectly and seasoned to perfection. The pasta (one I've never tried before) was delicious and was the perfect choice for the sauce (Asiago cream sun dried tomato). After eating all I could, we asked for the check and were on our way. You def get your money's worth here from the food to the service and everything in between. Our server was a rockstar and I appreciate all she did to ensure we had a good dining experience. read more

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Have been here several times. Love the location in the heart of downtown St Pete. Service was great. It's a very crowded space but still was comfortable. I think they have very good food overall .... for me , not up there with some of my favorite Italian restaurants, but that being said, I've never had bad meal. The truffle pasta is excellent. The bread and oil dip with fresh garlic is a great touch. The pizza 'looks outstanding' ... but in my opinion (and I eat more pizza than most people / understatement) ... the crust isn't very good. read more

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Sat at the bar for lunch w/my husband. We ordered drinks & the carpaccio to share. Drinks were good & boy was the carpaccio large! It was plenty for us to share for lunch. It was soooo good. Loved all the crispy capers on it & this was one of the best I have ever had! Located right off the pier along with several other restaurants. They have a lovely outdoor area but it was so windy out, we wanted to eat inside. The pasta's look amazing! Good place! read more

BellaBrava - St. Petersburg - Amazing carpaccio- very large! - Italian Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

First off, the service was absolutely amazing, our waitress and her assistant were so attentive and pleasant. The restaurant is lively, perfect for a date night. The pastas we got were a let down though, there are a lot better dishes elsewhere in the Tampa Bay Area. Not much flavor or presentation effort as we were expecting. The beef carpaccio was great though and definitely satisfied our recent craving for it. Overall, a good experience! read more

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We were in St. Pete for a night out and figured we would try BellaBrava. We had a reservation but did not need one going there early...parking is a little tricky and they have paid meters in the streets and are very limited..we were seated promptly and our dron order was taken. I was happy they served my bottle Aqua Panna here and they also serve Coke products if you are a soda drinker..They brought out fresh Bread and Garlic and Oil and will bring butter out upon request as well...They have a nice menu and it was hard to decide .I tried the Crostata, which was a unique dish and I was not disappointed,.it was filled with Gemelli pasta, Onions, Pepper, in a light sauce and Mozzarella and is served with or without Sauceage. It was very large and the outer part was like a Calzone dough and was a big dome...it was delicious and was enough for lunch or dinner for a other day. Cute little place and the service was good as well...I recommend this place and would come back again when in the area... read more

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Great Italian restaurant with the option to eat in for or outdoor. Lobster tortellini was excellent as well as burrata with strawberry's. read more

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Stopped in for a drink and a snack. Bread service was so good! You won't regret adding the burrata.

I usually go to the Tampa location, which is always phenomenal, so we decided to try the St. Pete location this time. The food was great and the staff was friendly, which made for a nice experience overall. The only downside was that it felt like there wasn't much air conditioning -- it was very warm inside, and there was a giant fan blowing near us the whole time, which made it a bit loud. The Blueberry Prosecco Martini is absolutely delicious and one of my favorite drinks! I'm usually not a big drinker since I don't love a strong liquor taste, but this one is perfectly balanced and easy to enjoy. read more

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It's a solid spot for dinner. The service was good, and we were able to get a last-minute reservation for 8 on a Monday pretty easily. I enjoyed the gnocchi Alla vodka dish for dinner paired with an Aperol spritz. And everyone in our party enjoyed their dishes which included the lasagna, chicken parmigiana, and a pepperoni pizza. read more

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This place may be small but it makes up in size with quality and style. We sat outside to enjoy the café style dining. James was our server, very helpful and personable. Our orders came out fast and fresh. read more

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Omggg eat their focaccia! And do yourself a favor and get the burrata add-on! We enjoyed this and their take on a cobb salad and both were absolutely delicious. I daydream of the focaccia though. Service is quite good and the outdoor seating on a summer evening is a dream. We showed up close to the kitchen closing and our server was diligent about getting our order in so we could get fed and was very kind and patient. The focaccia + a nice glass of wine in their abundant outdoor tables was perfect. A whole vibe on a nice evening! read more

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Food is exceptional! The bartender was quick to offer menus and water. Food came out quickly-and it was exactly as expected! This place never disappoints! read more

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Quick service! Great lunch specials and the sangria portions are perfect. The Caesar salad was surprisingly good. I recommend the margarita pizza with added prosciutto. read more

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The service was excellent......we hung out with Nate who took excellent care of us. We loved the Bloody Mary and Aperol Spritz !! Ordered the lobster pasta and the eggs Benedict. read more

BellaBrava - St. Petersburg - Lobster pasta - Italian Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

We had reservations and they sat us a little early - we had just come from the Mahaffey theater after seeing a show, it was busy and the hostess staff were very nice! Our waiter was very nice as well and made some recommendations, which we took. Our group had the gnocchi ala vodka, bucatini and meatballs, lasagna bolognese and the salmon dish. We ordered drinks and mocktails which both were delicious. The lasagna was a little dry, not a lot of sauce and the top was dry like it was sitting out for awhile. It tasted ok, not bad, but we expected it to be a little more fresh. The restaurant was decorated nicely for Christmas which made it very festive. read more

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Food and service was ok. I expected more since it's always packed. Pizza could have been crispier, salad was very good. The grinder sandwich was also good but a very small lunch portion. Location is nice. read more

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Very good place. Hubby & I would always pass by this location & the one in midtown. We finally got to try it after how long?! Lol Food: they were delicious, freshly made. I had the ravioli Genovese. Pesto was sooo good. Herbs were not as strong as others would make them, but I think the creaminess also helped tone it down a little. Only thing that I can note about it is that.. I wish there was an option where I can add a protein on it, and more sum dried tomatoes (there was only 3pcs) Calamari on the other hand was phenomenal. It wasn't fresh, crispy, soft, flavorful! There were mixture of thin sliced lemon wedges, red peppers and pickles on it! Who would've thought you can deep fry lemon wedges?? They were amazing. It came with a roasted tomato aioli which was delish, and we also asked for a fresh hot marinara sauce. I got the Bellini drink, which was a prosecco, with peach purée and peach schnapps. It was yummy and definitely a go to! The pizza was also delicious, it was loaded with meat. (But please check out my hubby's review on that because I only had a bite or two) hehehe Service was great, our server was nice. Ambiance can go from casual to a little business casual. Seating arrangements are a bit smaller than expected. Although they do offer outdoor seating. read more

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Loooooove this place! It's a go-to for m and my girl friends. The vibe is great, team is usually upbeat and friendly, and the food is delicious. I've been here several times and I haven't come across a single thing on the menu that didn't come out fantastic. Any of the pastas will hit the spot. Caesar salad is phenomenal. Meatballs are delicious. And the strawberry balsamic martini is INCREDIBLE. always consistent too! read more

This is my second time coming to BellaBrava, it was just as amazing as the first time. Their Frozen Strawberry Lemonade is a MUST, specially in Summer time. It tastes amazing, not too sugary, not too plain. Just right. 10/10 The caesar salad is very good, the portion is amazing, the taste is great 10/10 The Short Rib Ragu is very delicious as well, its an amazing choice and the rib has a very good taste. 9/10 I got the Gnocchi Alla Vodka last time but im not a huge fan of Gnocchi so I did the Gnocchi Alla Vodka but substituted the Gnocchi for Mafaldine Pasta! This is my go to so 10/10! The pizza is also delicious but pastas are my favorite here! so i'd give their pizza an 8/10 The atmosphere is very nice, very cute for date night. The service is also very excellent here, staff is always making sure we get refills on time and checking in that everything is good. 10/10 read more

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This establishment has the kindest staff, one of the best happy hours, and most filling dishes to offer! The food is great! I always end up getting some sort of pasta or gnocchi. Drink wise, I gravitate towards the margaritas or a classic wine! The ambiance is lively, welcoming, and casual. I always enjoy coming here! read more

BellaBrava - St. Petersburg - Wine - Italian Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

Our server, Skylar was great. Made good suggestions and was attentive, but not invasive. I started with a glass of wine. 9 oz at $21 seemed a bit much, but we indulged. I opted for a Caesar salad and the lasagna. The salad is a nice size and had ample dressing. The star of the meal was the focaccia bread with the dipping sauce. The bread was so fresh it was wonderful. My lasagna was just ok. Felt like it had been made a long time ago and was just sitting around waiting to be served. read more

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We finally tried this spot after many trips to DTSP and what a gem. Our server Candy was just the nicest thing you could ever imagine. Very attentive, super friendly, and had great recommendations. Everything we had was amazing and we will be back soon! Cant' go wrong here. read more

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In July 2021, we gave Bella Brava four stars and raved about the food and service. We've regularly returned and had generally good experiences but had noted that they were declining over time. For us, the bottom was reached yesterday, in July 2026. We now give them one star, and rate their menu as difficult to find items of interest, and those entrees that we had, all three different, all fell short of expectations. They all lacked flavor, although two were too spicy ... which is not a flavor. It is almost as if they were trying to hide the lack of flavor by putting a bite in the entree. The meatballs and spaghetti was likely the worst. All of it felt like it had been sitting around and was rewarmed ... barely ... and served. The noodles were tough, the meatballs cold. Terrible. The Spinach & Goat Cheese were just slightly better, but finding spinach was a challenge and the oil and grease was abundant. All-in-all a disappointing experience and looking back over the receipts from Bella Brava in those 5 years, the prices have gone up markedly. read more