Food was pretty good, nice portions, and everything we had was really enjoyable. Service was solid too, no complaints there. It's a cozy Italian spot with that classic, intimate vibe definitely a good choice for a quiet date night. We came with a pretty large group, which seemed to throw things off a bit for the staff. But honestly, I'd chalk that up to the size of our party more than anything. I'd definitely come back for a more low-key night wine and pasta would be the move. read more

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Finally made it in after driving past this place for years going to Ace Hardware. The patio is very nice. I just wanted spaghetti with meat sauce. No complaints. Portion was good. The meat sauce was hearty and mild. Chicken tortellini was good as well. The byob seems to be the hot tip here. Only minor complaint was no fresh grated parmesan for pasta. (Shaker only) read more

Cafe Bella is such a cute little Italian restaurant. I came here a few years ago and was craving pasta recently, so I decided to come back. The portions are large for what you're paying, so I'd say it's pretty affordable for what you get. For starters, we ordered the mozarella sticks (fried mozarella), which were delicious and a classic. They also bring out complimentary bread rolls with an oil dip. I ordered the fettuccine alfredo with chicken, which you can't go wrong with. You can bring your own wine, but I'm not sure if they serve any in-house. The area around Cafe Bella isn't the most scenic in my opinion, but the entrance and outdoor patio are full of greenery, which makes up for it. The lighting inside is dim and seemed more appropriate for a more fancy and romatic vibe. My friends and I were in a bit more casual mood, so we sat outside on the patio and enjoyed the beautiful weather. There plenty of lot parking available. Overall, Cafe Bella is a lovely and more affordbale (in my opinion compared to others in the FW area) Italian restaurant. I recommend! read more

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We celebrated our 13 wedding anniversary at Cafe Bella. The staff was wonderful and the restaurant has such a romantic vibe. The food was incredible. The chicken limonite (not sure if I spelled it correctly) was full of flavor! We can't wait to go back! I would have taken pictures but was enjoying the experience! read more

Having just moved into the area I was looking for a good date night spot. Cafe Bella did not disappoint. The atmosphere was very romantic and perfect even though the place was packed it still felt intimate. The staff were friendly and helpful in deciding what to eat. We had a stuffed chicken dish in an amazing lemon wine sauce. But the chocolate cake was just to die for. We had an appetizer, split a salad and entree and ordered dessert for under $50. We brought our own bottle of wine and I gotta say I am excited for our next visit. read more

Cafe Bella - Chocolate cake - Italian Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Not the same place as it used to be a year ago. -They NO longer sell soft drinks (which wasn't as big of deal for me but was surprised, said something about a CO2 shortage after COVID) - Place is so dark at night, restrooms were pitch dark, had trouble finding the light switch). Very hard to see the food I was eating. - Service was good and fast, Food was decent at best, but they served me shrimp alfredo fettuccine WITHOUT REMOVING THE SHRIMP TAILS . This was a first time I've ever had to manually used my hands to remove shrimp tails from steaming hot pasta at a restaurant, nearly burning my fingers! Staff said it always came with tails which I do not recall it ever being the case in past visits. The waitress never even asked me if I wanted tails or no tails. Overall, pretty disappointed with the $23 visit. It used to be such a great place to go to, not anymore. Looks like I'll have to look elsewhere. read more

Cafe Bella - Italian Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Girls night was a hit! Beautiful decor and ambience update since our last visit. We were comforted from appetizer, entree, & dessert with our choices. The calamari was ok; need a bit more of flavor and crunch. My chicken piccata was lemony light satisfaction. My friends devoured their eggplant Parmigiana with traditional and another substituted Alfredo sauce. We chatted & gabbed over our BYOB delicious Cabernet. Tge tiramisu was good with a lovely presentation. It gets busy around 6 pm on a weekend but seemed efficient. No reservations so be aware of wait times. A definition gem that I'm glad we have! read more

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Last night my family and I had a party of 5. The hostess told us it would be a couple minutes until we received our table. It ended up being 45 minutes. We sat in the room by the patio and it was extremely humid since there were no fans. The server never came back to our table after she took our order to check up on us and we were waiting for our food for an hour at this point. Finally, we flagged our server down and asked where our food was. She said "um . It should be coming out soon." We ended up waiting an extra 30 minutes which was infuriating . We are pretty sure she forgot to ring in our food. I got chicken piccata, and it was saltier than the ocean. I highly don't recommend this place. There are better places in the area read more

This is the first restaurant that I have been to where people walk in and often talk to each other about their admiration for the owner. It's incredible. The team treats its customers well and greets regulars by name. You can feel how they appreciate your business. It's very busy and not a fast food spot. But that's not why you come here. Quality is not quick. It's a good place to enjoy a meal or laugh with family and friends. I like to come here with my wife and enjoy coffee while I stare at her from across the table. read more

Cafe Bella - Coffee and Good Music - Italian Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Fabulous Food and Service! Beautiful Stunning Atmosphere Romantic or a group or alone with a lovely patio. read more

This was my 1st time eating at Café Bella. I have lived within 2 miles of this restaurant since 2012 & refused to eat here until today. I grew up in an Italian household & my Nana made the best homemade Italian food. Until today, every time I have eaten at an Italian restaurant, I have been horribly disappointed! Today was totally different!! If my Nana were still here, I would bring her to this restaurant!! My Nana would love this food!!! But, also, the aroma of all the fresh roses when you 1st walk in the door! The aroma is divine! The food is straight from Heaven!! It is so good, every bite was like your tastebuds orbiting to another world! The gentleman that waited on us was kind & attentive! I should have asked him if my Nana was in the kitchen!! I sure do miss my Nana but coming to Café Bella was like having my Nana back again!! This is one of the best restaurants in all of Ft. Worth... possibly the entire United States! read more

Cafe Bella - Roses are red. Violets are blue. I love this restaurant & so will you! - Italian Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

No questions, 10 STARS! Everything still holds true from my review in 2019... Cafe Bella is truly a hometown treasure! The owner and wait staff are kind, friendly and perfectly attentive. Kristy, our families favorite, has the warmest personality ever! She will make you feel so comfortable and welcomed. Any waiter or waitress will take great care of you, though. All you'll have to do is worry about the conversation happening at your table. You'll begin your meal with a plump bread roll and fancy oil dip. The oil is filled with fresh herbs and spices - don't be afraid to ask for more! I personally add a heaping amount of Parmesan cheese to mine and touch of pepper. It's addictive, beware. Next, you'll order your main dish. Honestly, you cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. I can say that with confidence, because I've almost had everything on it or bummed a bite off my better half's plate. My favorite is STILL anything with their pink sauce with my front runners being the Eggplant Rollitini or Chicken Rollitini. My husband's favorite is now the Chicken Cremora. It's a lightly fried chicken in the most rich and creamy white sauce. I always snag a bite or two. :D Now, the dishes are big so if you're still feeling yourself and hungry afterward... check out the Creme Brûlée. I never have regretted it. The cherry on top to this beautiful dining experience... BYOB. So bring your best bottle of wine and enjoy it thoroughly with your meal. What a bonus huh? Will I be back? Of course, it's one of my favorite Fort Worth spots :) read more

I visited a week ago with my parents at Cafe Bella. Our waitress was very friendly and efficient. The host welcomed us with warm pleasantries. Cafe Bella lets you bring your own wine without a corkage fee. My mother ordered a special, off menu item and step dad ordered the Chicken Parmesan. I ordered the Chicken Caesar Salad. All plates were well prepared. The atmosphere was delightful with a hint of coziness. read more

Service was good. The cafe was very attractive and love the BYOB but unfortunately the food was subpar. The items on the trio platter were indistinguishable from one another. The artichoke app was watery and tasteless. The carbonara was nothing like it should be. Nearly everyone in the cafe brought wine. Which may explain why the business appears good but the kitchen needs work. read more

We took friends for a reunion lunch, and it was perfect. The food was wonderful. One had salmon piccata, another had vegetables with pasta, and two shared the chicken piccata. We were all delighted in our meals. Then we had the opportunity to sit and visit without interruption. It's not a loud venue, and so perfect for a reunion. It's a lovely spot with just-attentive-enough staff. We will be back and recommend it highly! read more

Decorated so nice. Mood lighting :) amazing food. I had the Chicken Parmigiana. Bread was delicious. Bring your own wine read more

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Great food, large portions! I'm Italian and this place OSS very authentic and i highly recommend it.

I can't believe it's been SO long since we've dined at Cafe Bella. My wife and I MUST make a point to come by more often. It was a Saturday night around 6:00pm and the place was hopping. We ended up parking around the corner from the restaurant since there was no parking close by the restaurant. It seems we always come by when a special event is taking place. Last time we were at Cafe Bella, there was a rehearsal dinner being hosted. This evening, there was some sort of event happening at TCU. All the ladies and gentlemen were dressed to impress. Even with how busy the restaurant, we were seated almost immediately in the outdoor dining area. Our server Mia was phenomenal during our visit. She was so friendly and accommodating. She kept us informed how our orders were doing in the kitchen. As a former long-time food service manager, I was sure the kitchen was working at full tilt. Fresh baked bread with dipping sauce was brought to our table as we checked out the menu. My wife decided on Chicken Parmesan, and I opted for the Lobster Ravioli. Mia came by and asked if we were in a rush, the kitchen needed to get the entrees out to the TCU table since they were on a tight schedule. We told Mia, we had nothing to do afterwards so the kitchen could take its time. Our entrees arrived after an enjoyable wait and were FANTASTIC. Of course, we had a have a roll re-fill along with additional dipping sauce. We love Cafe Bella's dipping sauce. Both of our entrees were spectacular, can you say "Awesomeness" As we were finishing our entrees, we thought about desserts and decided to order a Creme Burlee and plain Cheesecake topped with a cherry sauce. Yep, and a couple of cups of coffee to help cut the sweetness. Even with the stellar service Mia delivered, there are some points that I would be remiss if I didn't mention them. First the Cream Burlee had a crunchy caramelized curst on the top, the custard underneath wasn't set up properly. The taste was decadent, but it was just a semi-thick custard, not a thick custard that Cream Burlee's are known for. Second, Cafe Bella needs to invest into a POS (point of sale) system. The servers are still writing out old style paper tickets so there is no prior communication to the kitchen about what's coming their way. Having a proper POS system installed would allow the servers to process diner's tickets. Not having a POS system creates a HUGE bottleneck at the front of the house. There's a line of diners waiting to be seated and a second long line of patrons waiting to pay their check. The front of the house isn't that big and it gets VERY crowded. I was waiting outside while my wife was in line to pay our check. The lady standing next to me said her husband had been in the check paying line for over 10 minutes. Even though we love Cafe Bella, we'll definitely have to think twice to come on a busy weekend night. read more

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Very good food, the Aristocrat was delicious! The service was amazing, the waiter was very friendly and good at refilling waters! Also it has a nice chic decor to it! Great for a birthday dinner or nice family outing! read more

Cafe Bella - Fried Calamari - Italian Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Wonderful neighborhood place. Food is excellent. Servers are competent. Room has been redecorated nicely!

Wow! Delicious! Bread- tastes home made light and yummy Dipping oil - flavorful, delicious Spaghetti - fresh, tasty Calamari- lightly battered, good Lasagna- good amount of beef and delicious Tiramisu- fresh, flavorful and good balance Caprese- taste like I make it, fresh and healthy read more

Cafe Bella - Italian Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Loved the ambience. Loved the decor. The service was a little slow but very kind. It's byob so that's nice. My friends enjoyed their Chicken Cremora & Frutta de mare. But the lobster Ravioli was terrible. Frozen paste filling, with soggy premade dough, and a pile of vegetables for no reason. No finesse in plating and bland. Is Staff very kind but that chef back there is just lazy and he doesn't care it's really sad because if they had a chef with some passion this place would be a five star restaurant. read more

I am so sad I discovered this place so late in my Fort Worth chapter. The food is amazing!! I used this as a way to carb load before the Cowtown and it kept me going at mile 27 out of 31- because of that I am very grateful for this establishment. Please support them. You won't be disappointed! It gets pretty busy so I'd recommend making a resy, coming early, or at least blocking out part of your day to wait :) read more

Cafe Bella - Italian Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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The food is excellent and the service is superb. Be aware they only serve coffee and water. So bring your beverage of choice.

Seating, service, food and prices .........excellent. I loved the food which was outstanding.

We've eaten at Cafe Bella. The first time it took forever to even get water so I wasn't sure we'd go back. We went back early with friends last week. The service was much better. I like that we can bring our own wine. Given mixed reviews that I read I wasn't sure what to order. I finally decided to order the Frutta Di Mare. It was tasty with lots of seafood. I was able to enjoy the second half of it the next night. We enjoyed our meals wine we brought and the price was very reasonable. read more

I moved to Texas in December of 2022 directly across the street. I discovered this gem of a hole in the wall!! The food is absolutely delicious! Homemade raviolis, lasagna & tiramisu for dessert!! Our server Krissy made an excellent recommendation for the Frutta de mare & raviolis. She was attentive as well. The bread rolls with the olive oil/garlic sauce is to die for!! I will definitely be back with my family Il cibo era molto buono read more

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Wonderful; delicious authentic Italian food and good service. Took our granddaughter there for her b-day. They made is very special.

the bread and oil that comes with it the bombbbb. Seriously and it's free and comes with every meal I would go to cafe bella and get bowls of the bread and oil and nothin else. It is BYOB which is interesting but honestly makes this place unique and I like that when i go I get to pick my wine. The service is amazing you can tell they r a tight knit community. The restaurant itself doesn't take reservations and isn't that large so it can be a wait but def worth it. I love sitting outside when it's warm out. Def recommend this place when you're looking for a perfect date night spot or fun wine spot. read more

Elly has done wonders from her humble beginnings in an old dairy queen to her current masterpiece. The ambience belies its neighborhood gathering place. The food and service are as good or better than a high dollar restaurant, yet the prices are reasonable. It just seems to get better and better. read more

Been going for years. Everything is wonderful. And family owned and operated. Please try them

Above average Italian cuisine in a pleasant setting. A neighborhood gem near TCU. Their baked ziti is as good as I've had and their bread is very nice, all at fair pricing. read more

This place gave me and my bf so many mixed feelings. It was our first time and we had high hopes for some authentic Italian food. Our first disappointment was that it was BYOB and not that they served wine with your food, they also don't service any other drinks. Since we were starving we didn't feel like going to grab a bottle of wine, but that was on us. So if you want to try it take a bottle Now ambiance is what you would want at a nice restaurant if you're going on a date or to have an adult outing but being sophisticated. The food is where more mixed feelings came in. The Alfredo pasta is the Americanized version and let's just say it was flavorless. The noddles did not seem to be from scratch and if they were nothing special, but the chicken itself was great. My boyfriend said he'd go back just for the chicken and I can attest that it was actually very good. The Vodka penne pasta was very good but came with Canadian bacon/ham so to me it was odd as again was hoping authentic Italian dishes (prosciutto or pancetta). The fried calamari by it self flavorless even after adding lemon but with the marinara it was least good. The first round of bread was stall but we asked for more and came out very nice and with the oil and herbs it was great Needless to say for the price point of the food it was pricey and we still left hungry because we weren't satisfied. I believe if you have a bottle of wine it's worth it as your too busy getting drunk to care about the flavor of the food read more

I came from Rhode Island where there are practically only Italian restaurants and was worried when I moved there would be no good Italian spots. I got rolatini and it was amazing will go back for certain read more

The atmosphere and food were great! Amazing service. Semi quiet, but definitely can have a conversation. Will frequent more often.

A lovely restaurant with great service, good food, and a neighborhood vibe that makes you want to come back (this place has been around for a while so it's an indication of its following and food). I'm always happy with what I order and try and change it up. It is BYOB so this is an added plus which I think adds to the appeal and following. read more

This place was recommended by a friend. I am not sure what Cafe Bella looked like before the renovation, but the remodeling has added a new touch to the place. Stopped by for lunch (lunch menu is somewhat limited). Started with mozzarella sticks (surprised they weren't warm). Ordered the chicken Marsala which came with a salad- it was okay- there wasn't anything that stuck out to me to order it again. Expected it to be creamier with cherry tomatoes. Our server was attentive and sweet. This is a BYOB establishment, there is an Albertsons near by. Perfect place to sit outside & catchup with a friend. read more

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This is my favorite place to eat Italian food. Most of the staff is Italian or has roots from Italy. The setting of the restaurant has a very chill vibe to it and makes it feel more authentic. If you want a great meal and a great time give cafe Bella a visit! read more

I am obsessed with the pasta fagioli soup, any time the weather is chilly or rainy it's my go to. The owner and staff are always so friendly when I come in, (I always order to go) but the inside and patio area are beautiful! read more

We arrived at 6:45 for a group of 2. Hostess promised us a 15 minute wait. This is when I then realized she was promising everyone a 15 minute wait. We sat waiting for an HOUR. she skipped around on the list multiple times as well. Host was rude. I can understand having a busy night, but please be honest when there is an hour wait and be organized rather than using a scrap piece of paper and a clipboard! read more