Took the wife out to celebrate her birthday at our favorite Italian restaurant - Bellissima. As always, the food was exceptional. I was pleased to see that they were doing a booming business. We took dessert home along with a pizza for today. The Margarita Pizza was good, but they forgot the fresh mozzarella, the only blemish. read more

The five stars are earned primarily for excellent customer service. We dined here on August 1, 2026. The restaurant is crowded with tables that are tiny and without a lot of space between them. Despite that, the restaurant is clean and very comfortable. My husband had the shrimp appetizer (I cannot recall name) and loved it. I had a Caesar salad which was a good size but the dressing needs more salt. For entrees we had chicken Marsala and 4 cheese ravioli. Both meals were excellent with great flavor. We had tiramisu for dessert and it was the best we've had outside of Europe. Throughout it all we had friendly and helpful waitstaff and a manager who was just the right level of attentive. Grazie! read more

This mom pop needs to open one down south y'all! Made reservations and everything was superb! You get the mom/pop feel and the homemade fat noodles were the star! Great local known singer on the mic doing all your favorite Sinatra songs. Cocktails on point! Great service and this will definitely be a must stop when in the area. You won't be disappointed. read more

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This was our first visit to Bellissima. For context, we just came back from two weeks in Italy (Rome, Tuscany, Siena) so we are likely biased. But Bellissima does claim to be the best Italian restaurant in Austin. We had a reservation for four and were seated immediately on arriving. Corner booth up front so we had a good view of the dining area. Our server, Sean, promptly took our drink order and brought water for the table. As soon as our party was complete, we ordered the calamari for the table as a starter. It was good - tender, not overcooked. The coating was on it was excellent - very light. The calamari was accompanied by sun-dried tomato ranch and marinara sauces. I didn't try either but others seems to like them. Bread was brought out to the table with the rings. It had a good flavor and enough body to clean up my plate later on. Unfortunately the server cleared away the calamari plate as soon as the entrees arrived. Well, I guess we didn't need the remaining rings anyway. :\ I ordered the Cacio e Pepe with spaghetti. The serving was a decent portion but it looked lonely as presented since it only took up 1/3 of the plate. Some sauted zucchini or other side, even if only for color, would have been nice. The sauce was great - and I'm comparing this to the pasta dishes I just had in Italy. The pasta for cacio e pepe in Italy was usually "pici" which is a rougher, thicker version that holds the sauce and provides more "bite". Assuming the pasta is made in house switching to a bronze die and beefing up the pasta would help it standout. But maybe that's just me. Cacio e Pepe gets an A. My spouse ordered the Salmon Grigliato which came with mixed vegetables and mashed potatoes. The server recommended medium well which was perfect - moist, tender. The capers and lemon butter sauce was nice and light. The sauted side vegetables included broc, red peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms, with some raw, diced garlic added as an after thought. It added a rather nasty bite to the veggies. Everyone at the table tried them out of disbelief. The mashed potatoes had a great flavor, but there were a few semi-crunchy, half inch potato chunks hiding in the mash. They must have escaped the food processor. So the salmon gets an A, the side veggies and mash get a D. We ordered the tiramisu for dessert which is our default benchmark. It was a good, stock tiramisu. I'd love to find a version where the lady fingers aren't mush and there's still a little snap to them. Interestingly, the restaurant doesn't offer espresso drinks so you're on your own there. So, overall, the food was good, but at $20-30 an entree... it could be better. The atmosphere was good. The place is "cozy" but not claustrophobic; busy but not so loud that you can't have a conversation. The service was good and attentive. However, we felt rushed. There were several empty tables and it wasn't near closing time. At one point, someone in our party asked the server if it was ok to stay at the table and visit. Awkward to have to ask that, but he did seem more chill from then on. One visit, one viewpoint. We will give Bellissima another go, perhaps during the week and see how consistent the food, service, and vibe are. read more

This is our go-to restaurant when we want some comfort food. It's a great place for both a fancy anniversary dinner (get the ribeye or the bistecca all Toscana) and a family night out (simple classics for the kids like fettuccine alfredo and pepperoni pizza). I love the hearty pasta dishes, great combo of flavors and good portion sizes. The service is friendly and accommodating, even on busy nights. We'll definitely keep coming back! read more

Came for parents anniversary and first time going. Didn't think it would be busy but for a Tuesday it was lively. Service from Charlie and the manager was excellent. We had picky parents and substituted a lot and requested many sides such as butter salt pepper etc and we got it with a smile. Food wasn't rushed and definitely get a wine as it was spectacular. Food was fresh too as flour and pasta is made there so less carby and healthier. Good portions and bill was much less than expected. We will be back for more. read more

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Based on two separate dining experiences: a Friday night and Saturday night Live music on Friday, it's quite loud (jazz/blues) so take into consideration if you're trying to have conversations. Otherwise this place seems to be always full, and reservations highly recommended if you want a booth table. Service: A+. Bread basket always comes out quick. Server checks in a couple times, not intrusive. Parmesan grated at table side. People seem to be happy working here. The second time it might've been the owner who gave us proofed dough for the kiddo to play with. Very fun sensory experience for them, the table behind us got the same thing too, in addition to kids menu coloring sheet. Food wise, never disappointing. Didn't feel over greasy, great portions. The garlic spinach was really fresh and they did not shy from the garlic either. Breaded pork cutlet was juicy and perfect. Tiramisu was flavorful, with a right hint of liqueur. Pasta is wonderful. One day we'll try the pizza. read more

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When I had you to myself, I didn't want you around Those pretty faces always made you stand out in a crowd But someone picked you from the bunch, one glance was all it took Now it's much too late for me to take a second look Oh baby, give me one more chance (To show you that I love you) Won't you please let me back in your heart Oh darlin', I was blind to let you go (Let you go, baby) read more

Absolutely AMAZING! loved everything about it! prices, atmospher, Charlie the waiter, food was incredible and Bellissima cream cake is to die fo!! will define going back and trying other menu item!! read more

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My friends live near this place and recommended it for dinner one night. It's a smaller Italian restaurant that makes FRESH pasta! And it's delicious! Our server Charlie was fantastic!!! Our food was fantastic and loved all the recommendations! I can't wait to come back and try something new. Everything was so good. I wish I took more pics of everyone's dishes but we ate everything so quick! read more

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What a wonderful find! This reminds me of Reales when Bobby Reale and his wife were running the show. I joined a bud for lunch and the lunch specials were excellent. I had the spicy penned chicken pasta. It was presented el dente' and had a sufficient amount of chicken. These are large portions. My dining companion ordered the pizza paninni we could have split this. He took half home. We did start with the fried calamari. The squid were lightly breaded and fried perfectly - not rubbery. Our server Sean was more than attentive and was able to provide excellent customer service. There is live music on Tuesday and Friday evenings. It's the same Frank Sinatra themed guy who plays(ed) at Reales. On Wednesday evening there is a Jazz guitar musician. They do have a full bar and some interesting wine offerings. Bellissima is delizioso!! read more

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I had the truffle pasta from here, and it was the best pasta I've ever had!! First time having fresh truffle in pasta, and it was a game changer. Prices are reasonable too and food is delicious!! All pasta is made in house which makes all the difference read more

Bellissima Italian Mediterranean Restaurant - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

Zana, really? What a clown show. The owner's response is completely fabricated. We were never late to any "reservation" -- because we never had one. We simply walked in after catching a movie at Cinepolis. The restaurant was 90% empty, with only three tables occupied. There was zero reason for the rude treatment we received and kicking us out. Stop lying to customers and making up excuses. It's embarrassing and pathetic. I hope everyone sees this before wasting their time and money here. read more

Sometimes in life things just do not go according to plan. My hubby and I decided to have a nice dinner this evening because I will be traveling this week. About 30 minutes before we were going to head towards the restaurant, I received this message, "Good evening, This is the host team at XXX reaching out to inform you that due to a power outage we will not be opening for business this evening." No problem...life happens. Next, we tried to grab some comfort food because at this juncture, we needed comforting. As we walked into the restaurant, a customer told us that restaurant had already closed. Yikes! The restaurant owner was kind to recommend Bellissima. Great choice! Nicole, our server, brought out piping hot fresh bread with olive oil and balsamic vingegar....so delicious. Then we ordered the lamb shoulder (me) and the salmon pasta (hubby). Dinner back on track...right...wrong! Nicole came back to inform us that they had sold out of the lamb shoulder. I decided to get the salmon dish my hubby ordered. As it turns out, this was some of the best pasta we have eaten in a long time....very pleased with our dishes. The salmon tasted like it came off a wood-fired grill steaming hot (lightly crispy on the outside and super juicy on the inside). The penne pasta was cooked at the right level. The pesto and creme made the pasta very enjoyable to eat. We ended the evening with a piece of Italian creme cake, which tasted like a cross between carrot and Italian cream cake. Bellissima...very beautiful experience. read more

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Stopped in with the fam on a Friday night. The place was hopping even at 5pm, but we were seated immediately nonetheless. A sweet older gentleman was crooning Sinatra tunes. All very charming. What's most notable here is the fresh pasta. You don't see that much anymore. You can really tell the difference. It comes with an extra cost, but for an every once and while treat, it's worth it. The fresh bread and pizza crusts are also done right. We enjoyed the Cacio e Pepe, pasta carbonara, chicken Marsala, fettuccine Alfredo, and kids pepperoni pizza. Our waiter was kind and helpful, taking good care of us. It's a popular spot for a reason. If you're in the mood for a special take on Italian-American classics, come check it out. read more

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Finally--an amazing Italian restaurant in West Austin! Two seasoned restaurant families have come together to create a truly authentic, classic Italian café. We've quickly become regulars, dining there at least twice a month. The entire staff is welcoming and helpful, and the service is consistently attentive--especially Emin, who always goes above and beyond. And the food? Outstanding. I've even sent compliments back to the kitchen after their Chicken Piccata--the best I've ever had! You will not be disappointed with Bellissima ... but be sure to make reservations for seating between 6:45-8 pm. While newer, word is getting out! read more

Oh my gosh I am so thankful to have an Italian place close by since Nik's closed. The food here is real, authentic Italian. Real noodles, real ingredients, So. Freakin. Good. I cannot wait to go back and try more of the dishes. You don't find Italian food like this anymore. Mostly everything is frozen and heated up. This is so much better. I can't comment on ambiance because I ordered through grubhub, but will be going to visit some time soon. read more

Came for lunch with colleagues thanks to the convenient location near our meeting but we were blown away by the quality of food and service. The sauce options for the different dishes was a fun decision to make and didn't seem like any would be the wrong choice. I loved the mushroom ravioli and colleagues who had started with Caesar salads recommended. The rolls to start were fresh and hot and our server was wonderful keeping our drinks filled and every need met! read more

Chef Specials are consistently amazing. Check out the Bucatini Oreganata which is one of today's Chefs Specials. Notice lots of to go orders being processed via the kitchen. Highly recommend Italian Cuisine lovers check out this hidden gem. read more

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Awesome service everytime I come, this is the hospitality I miss when I miss home, great ambiance with the food from the appetizers like the calamari to the Caio e Pepe pasta to even to the Margherita pizza. Even time I come here I question why I don't come more often! Can't emphasize enough how much this place is always a hit spot! read more

I rate restaurants on 4 core values which is Customer Service, Taste of food, Price & Cleanliness. Service - great, quick customer service. Professional and respectful. Taste - I like it very much. It is very delicious. It's seasoned very well. Value - For 2 adult meals and appetizers it was very worth it. Cleanliness- very clean. Overall - I highly recommend this place. Food is very delicious and tastes like Italy. I was stationed there once and very similar tastes. read more

We went to Bellissima tonight for the first time and we'll definitely be back. The ambience is lovely, perfect for a date night or special occasion but also casual enough to show up in shorts and a t-shirt if you are so inclined. There was a guitar soloist there tonight (Thursday) providing pleasant background music, which was just the right volume, not overwhelming our table conversation. First of all, the lasagna is amazing! When ordering, be sure to ask your server to add bolognese sauce on top. It makes it extra meaty and delicious! I think it was only $2 extra which was more than worth it. The lasagna serving is quite large, definitely shareable. Despite giving a big chunk of my serving to my husband, I still had enough leftover to bring home for another meal tomorrow. The lasagna noodles are made fresh and each bite melts in your mouth. Possibly the best lasagna I've ever had! My husband ordered the chicken piccata which came with a side of super cheesy and delicious Cacio e Pepe (fresh spaghetti). The serving size was very generous. He couldn't finish it all so that's on tap for tomorrow too. Our grandson ordered the penne a la vodka with chicken which he loved and took home half of his pasta. The 3 of us shared 2 chocolate covered cannolis which were so delicious! The perfect end to our meal. There is plenty of easy parking. The restaurant is located in the same shopping center as Moviehouse theater in Four Points area. Enjoy! read more

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Very quaint restaurant and pleasant staff. The food was delicious with generous portions. Great decision to celebrate our anniversary there. read more

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The restaurant was pretty with high ceilings and very open. Our waiter was attentive and familiar with the menu, easily answering specific questions we had. We started with salads which were very fresh and good, and I had a special of salmon with penne pasta which was delicious. My expectations for Italian food in this area are not high but Bellissima's food was delicious. Our party ordered a variety of dishes -- pizza, lasagna, veal -- and everyone raved about their dishes. We topped off the evening with one of the best key lime pies I've ever had and a special cake made with ricotta and pistachios. Very delicious. Can't wait to go back and try more dishes read more

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Just wanted to update after coming back several times. Still loving this location. Our go to Italian spot now. Food is always great, live music is great, service is always great. The owner was in this last time and was nice to see her checking in. We went earlier than usual around 5:30 on a Saturday and it was packed. I do suggest getting an rsvp if you have a larger crowd, we only had 2 people so they go us in fast. The one thing I could say for feedback is the olive oil they give for bread, i ordered extra bread and the amount of oil is minimal, so offering a bit more dipping oil would be nice. read more

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After reading the reviews, I think they changed a lot of the things that people have recently complained about. The food was great and came out pretty quickly. Also our server was really nice and he didnt rush us at all and was ready when we asked for the check. Also the music was wonderful because it was chill, perfect volume, and elegant. I would definitely recommend this place!!! read more

After visiting twice, I can safely say this is one of the best gems in the area! The fish pasta and live music are a great way to end a week! We have not been disappointed in any dish, and if you can get the special (any special), I would suggest it!! The Frank Sinatra singer is outstanding, and the service is top-notch!! read more

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VG Must Stand for 'Very Gaslit'" We called ahead. Like responsible adults. We specifically asked, "Do you have vegan pasta?" They said yes. Confidently. Reassuringly. Boldly. We arrive. Suddenly? No vegan pasta. None. Never heard of it. Vegan pasta is apparently a myth, like Bigfoot or competent management. And let's discuss the menu labeling. Everything with "VG" next to it is supposedly vegan. Cute. Except it's actually vegetarian. Because why let facts get in the way of dairy? If you're going to lie, at least lie with commitment. So we pivot. They charge us an extra $3 for gluten-free pasta -- because apparently removing gluten requires a team of scientists and a government grant. What arrives? Green pesto pasta that tasted like someone rinsed the bowl after making real pesto for another table and served us the leftover water. I've had more flavor from a damp napkin. Then comes the surf and turf spaghetti. The shrimp still had the tails on. Because nothing enhances a romantic dinner like performing seafood surgery with a butter knife. And they weren't deveined. So not only are you fighting for your life with shrimp tails, you're also getting a surprise digestive gamble. But wait. There's more. They bring out oil for the bread. The oil has white flakes floating in it. Parmesan? Mold? Fossils? The ghost of dinners past? I don't know, but I do know I wasn't about to dip anything into that crime scene. Now remember -- we called ahead to confirm vegan options before driving there. The manager said he would take money off the bill for the confusion. Did he? Of course not. Apparently "I'll take care of it" means "I'll vanish and hope you forget because confrontation requires effort." And the staff? Oh. The staff. They acted like us entering the restaurant personally ruined their evening. I am so sorry we interrupted your very busy schedule of standing around and pretending refilling water is an Olympic sport. The energy was: "How dare you come here and order food from our restaurant." All of this for $50. Fifty dollars. For $50 I expect: Properly cleaned shrimp Accurate menu labeling Sauce that isn't basil-flavored bath water Oil without mysterious floating debris And employees who don't look like I just asked them to donate a kidney Instead, we got a culinary trust fall with no one there to catch us. Would I come back? I'd rather eat the parking lot gravel. At least that would be honest about what it is. read more

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Just had the Crispy Pork Milanese , sub mix veggies. It was so dang good. A lot of food , so excited to eat it again in a couple of days. I'm so glad I tried something different. read more

To celebrate my wife's birthday, we decided to treat ourselves to a nice lunch at Bellissima. We'd heard great things about it from friends and it was conveniently located. We started our meal with a pair of refreshing Bellinis and enjoyed the complimentary bread. Our server recommended the Spicy Chicken pasta and Chicken Involtini, and both dishes were absolutely delicious. It is clear that Bellissima uses fresh, high-quality ingredients, and the food felt incredibly wholesome. The service was excellent too and the server kept checking on us at regular interval. The ambiance is pretty chick and modern and we liked it. If you haven't already been to Bellissima, I highly recommend it. This is now our go-to Italian restaurant, and we can't wait to return in the future read more

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The restaurant was fantastic. The location was great as was the ambience. Our waiter spoke great English. The food was all excellent especially the picanha . read more

OMG. the food was fantastic, I went and discovered my new fav restaurant with my friend the other week. Such a hidden gem and it's right across the street and I never knew. I would recommend this to anyone that wants a more elevated service and food menu. read more

Great food, nice ambiance. We went for lunch, prices were reasonable. I would go back. read more

Any chance I get to try a new Italian spot, I go for it. This specific location has had its struggles over the years from past restaurants so I'm rooting for Bellissima! We've now ordered from them twice, once to-go and once dine in. Our to-go order included a spicy sausage and mushroom pizza along with the included bread. The pizza was fantastic! The large sausage bites covered every slice and was filled with flavor. I definitely wouldn't call it too spicy but it was very tasty. The only negative was that the bread rolls definitely don't travel well. The 25 mins it took for us to drive home and set up the table was enough for them to be decently hard. Not a major issue but something to keep in mind. Our dine in meal included a variety of pastas and the summer salad. The summer salad was the perfect starter for the table. Just enough for us all to have a few bites before our pasta. The short rib ragu was perfect. Fall apart meat that melted in your mouth with plenty of pene to go with it. Unfortunately, the bolognese was not the best. The pasta was overcooked so it was more of a mush in your mouth. All in all, the staff were fantastic, and the fresh bread rolls at the table are always a wonderful touch. I'm happy to have this place as an option down the street. read more

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Pizza and Appetizers are half off, 2-5pm every single day of the week. Their pizza is fabulous. I'd recommend a simple pepperoni pizza with sausage or mushrooms, if you add too many veggies it gets soggy and the flavor of the sauce and cheese is what you really want to taste because it's high grade cheese and homemade marinara. Go Now! Do not delay! read more

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Tried Bellissima for lunch. The $15 lunch spicy chicken penne was the best pasta dish I have had for under $25 ever. My wife had the chicken marsala and said it was near the best she had ever had as well. The portions were large and the grilled chicken breast in the marsala was huge. The pasta is made fresh each morning and it tasted great. All ingredients were high quality. Another table had ordered the lamb shank and it was a very big shank and looked like it was delicious as well. We both highly recommend Bellissima for the atmosphere and friendly staff. The resturant was exceptionally clean. The manager/owner came to our table to ask if there was anything more we needed and how we liked the food. read more

We always love to try new restaurants and this turned out to be a good surprise... Warm bread, great food. Will have to go more often. Wish they have one closer to Westlake area... read more

I didn't dine in so this review is for my takeout experience. The food is top notch! So delicious, we got the salmon penne and the shrimp carbonara, they were both amazing. Their service is very quick and we were greeted nicely. The restaurant seems very nice and I can't wait to come back to try the dining experience. read more

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They don't do Calamari well. Rubbery. Pizza wasn't very good. Lobster pasta seemed lacking lobster

Great food with so many gluten free options. Good service. The guitar was too loud-it was difficult to hear my table companions.