Had the best meal at Cafe Bella last Thursday night! The food was absolutely amazing, 5 star service, great patio. Friendly people all around. Highly highly recommend!! I had the linguine w broccoli, added shrimp and artichoke hearts. Amazing. The homemade garlic knots (served hot) w herbed olive oil started our meal. All family members loved their entrees. And everything is very reasonably priced. It's byob and they allow hard liquor as well. read more

Amazing little trendy spot with homemade flavor! Prices are affordable and not outrageous for the portion! It's BYOW (bring your own wine) so make sure to grab a wine bottle on your way! I love the vibe!! I will definitely go again! read more

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I came here with some friends for a nice dinner. We were pleasantly surprised by the garlic rolls that were quite delicious. We all got pasta dishes and added chicken. The waiters were nice and it was a super intimate/cozy setting. I honestly think this is more of a place you go for on a date just because of the lighting, flowers and general ambiance. My only complaint was the price of adding chicken was pretty high (I can't find my receipt to share sadly but please ask your server so you don't end up in the same boat we were in). We were not aware of how much more it was with adding chicken especially since it was basically just a piece of grilled chicken breast that was partially sliced through and put on top of our pasta. It was rather disappointing as I didn't think the pasta dishes were that stellar even with the chicken to warrant the price. read more

This place is so many things in one. The inside setting is very beautiful and romantic. While the outdoor patio is relaxing and quaint. The authenticity of the food made my visit impeccable. My waiter Kyle also made the experience thirty times better. He was meticulous and would alway return to the table to check on us every chance he got. read more

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We had a group of 16 people meet at Bella's last night and they were so accommodating. The food is always delicious and is why everyone was so looking forward to dining together there. We only had two couples that had never been there before and they will be back! Thank you to everyone who helped make our evening such a lovely one! read more

Loved this place! Its super cute and the ambiance is romantic, if you're 21+ they allow you to bring your own bottle of wine because they don't serve wine at this time. I ordered the chicken piccata and loved it! I'll definitely be back read more

Cafe Bella - Chicken piccata - Italian Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Called for a Reservation: "We don't take Reservations, only for parties of 10 or more, it's first come first serve." No questions asked. Disabled veterans can't stand in a line. We went elsewhere. read more

Great service, delicious food, and BYOB! Great family owned neighborhood place that does a wonderful job!

Great neighborhood family-owned Italian. It's cozy and usually crowded...but it's worth it. The prices are very reasonable and everything is delicious. My go to meal is the eggplant parmigiana. Everything I've tried has been good. BYOB is nice. I'm going tonight. read more

For a personal, wonderful dining experience, go to Cafe Bella. From the decor, service and the delicious food, it is sooooooo good. They need to raise their prices because I want them to be there in the future for me and my family. David Smiley Irvin read more

This is a wonderful local family owned business I have had several different entrees and all have been delicious read more

Our absolute favorite local neighborhood restaurant in Fort Worth. We were just there on a very crowded night with several large parties, and even young people celebrating a formal. Despite that, we got in fairly quickly and the food was delivered hot and in record time. The owner Ellie is always gracious and remembers us and the restaurant was decorated beautifully for Christmas. The very best part about it is they continue to do BYOB, which makes it so affordable with wine running as much as $18 a glass these days! Great job café Bella! read more

Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Very friendly and accommodating wait staff. They make you feel comfortable and you never feel rushed. I'm there almost every week. read more

Great food and good service. BYOB. Nice outdoor patio. Have liked all of the many dishes I have tried there, but the limonita is my favorite. read more

If I could post 10 stars I would. I found this place off a TIKTOK referral (@Adoremorewithgeor) and it is absolutely amazing. The low lighting sets the right ambiance. The owner is there literally every day working her tail off. The staff is super friendly and what can I say about the food besides delicious!!!! Started out with some great Calamari and marinara sauce. Then then we had the Capellini de Bella, the Capellini Primavera and added chicken to both. The primavera for me is a must have when I come back. The place is BYOB so be sure to bring your Wine and have a great time!! read more

Flies everywhere. Staff had masks below nose. Most flirting with each other. Seated by manager who didn't seem to care about staff. Came here off of chicken parm review. It's a frozen chicken breast. With ragu marinara. And yes the spaghetti on the side is the same. Please save the yourself the $30 tab for takeout. read more

Cafe Bella - Italian Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Usually our go to for Italian. However, tonight the food (entrées) we're off. Chicken Cremona - the parmigiana crust was too salty, had a fishy taste to it and gristle. The shrimp scampi was bland and the shrimp barely cook, rubbery and tough to remove the tails. For a fairly slow night for Bella our waiter was not as attentive as I would expect. One of the things that just finally ruined it for us was the over bearing entry scent diffuser. So strong it caused us to cough and move as far as we could from it before table seating. read more

We really enjoyed our food, wife had chicken parm and I had linquine with red clam sauce. The salads were delicious too. The only negative was the service. They were busy, and it was understandable that we would sit for awhile without being waited on, but it was an exceptional amount of time each time, and the server would just put the food down and run off, not to be seen again for 30 minutes or so. This continued even later, when they were no longer busy and the dining room was only about half full. We'll try them again because the food was so good. read more

This place has wonderful food and good ambience (dark, even during the day). They may be a little short handed, like everyone else, so be patient. BYOB so that should help. Hidden in an older neighborhood south of Tcu. Check it out! Order something new. I did. read more

We were very much looking forward to Café Bella this evening for date night. It was very disappointing to show up and there's a sign on the door that says they're closed until July 10. A heads up on the website would've been really nice!!!!!!!! Rude. read more

I've definitely found my new fav Italian spot. Tons of great reviews led me to bring my mother to Café Bella for her 50th birthday. It was decorated beautifully, the shrimp scampi was fantastic, and they sang happy birthday while bringing out her dessert. BYOB was the cherry on top. Five stars! read more

Cafe Bella - Italian Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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The owner was extremely rude to my party and I. I tried calling 3 days in advance to get a reservation but they told me they were only accepting walk ins. I was surprised because quality restaurants usually want notice when a party of 20 is coming in so they can plan according. I then sent two people early to walk in and reserve a few tables and the owner was reluctant to sit them unless our whole party was here. When the rest of us showed up, we decided to sit in the patio area. The owner came out and made a huge scene telling us we couldn't sit there because the table was reserved for a party of 14! I guess they do take reservations after all. In conclusion, the service sucked, the food was decent, and the owner was extremely rude. Save your money and go somewhere else. read more

I can immediately say we would not be back. The shrimp pasta tasted like a dirty aquarium and had a strong fish odor. The noodles were complete mush. Even the salad tasted like it had been rotting in the fridge. Seriously, how do you mess up lettuce? This whole experience really grinds my gears. I would rate this horrid"restaurant" zero stars if I could. Food was absolutely rancid, we will be staying VERY far away. read more

Excellent food and service. BYOB makes it even better and keeps the price down. We eat here at least once a month. Love this place

First time at Cafe Bella! I came in with a large party on a Saturday night for an 8 o clock birthday reservation. To start, this place is VERY busy. We were seated around 8:15 and did not receive bread baskets until at least 30 minutes after that. Although our party was large and it was so crowded inside, I wish we were accommodated for in a more timely manner. We placed our actual meal orders around 9pm and had difficulty maintaining contact with the staff members. In the meantime, we drank at the table and just kind of hung out. This restaurant is BYOB which is what makes it a fun place to come to. The food is relatively standard, but still good. The delay put me off because I was so hungry by then, but the main focus of this restaurant to wine and dine. I would definitely like to come back in a smaller group on a less crowded night. I think that would make the experience much more enjoyable with more accessibility to the staff and a quicker in-and-out time. Overall, still had a great time. read more

Cafe Bella - Linguine w/ marinara and grilled chicken - Italian Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Came here for dinner. Ordered a chicken Alfredo for 23 dollars... RIP my bank account. Let's start with how long it took for our food. 1 hour wait -ridiculous- f.y.I my grandma can cook faster and she's dead. The chicken Alfredo pasta was more of a watered down soup. The chicken in it looked like toes and the water was yellow. I have second hand embarrassment for the chef who made it and i don't even know who they are. Never cumming back...ever again. They must pay people to leave a good review bc the are the fakest reviews ever. 100/10 DO NOT RECOMMEND. read more

We have been eating here for years. Such a lovely place. The owners are fantastic people and the food is always good. Their pizza is delicious as well. Added plus is that it is BYOB! read more

Came here with a group of 20 for a birthday. Which they could accommodate after making a reservation in advance. The server got our drinks quickly but when it came time for refills, I eventually had to hold my glass in the air after asking 3 people for a refill of water. They put one server on our group of 20 and I believe she had other tables which she should not have had to take care of. Because our service was horrible because of it. I would be giving a one star if it hadn't been for how great the food was. There prices match the quality of the food. I got there fettuccine alfrado and added chicken for 3 dollars more. Wanted to add a side caesar salad, but only have a spring mix side salad. Which I thought was odd. Would have had to pay for an entire large caesar salad. Which was ridiculous. We got our food quickly. Which was nice. And it was soo delicious. I dont know if they serve bread with your meals but I think somebody ordered it for the table. Was thick and fluffy. Served with an oil. Which was flavorful and light. Overall was happy with the food, but I gave the review I did because of the lack of service we recieved. read more

Cafe Bella - Backside of the menu - Italian Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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Delicious, friendly staff... we love this place! We have been several times and I am trying to try several different dishes, but I can't stop ordering the sea bass... I LOVE IT!! The other dishes I have tried have been much better than typical neighborhood Italian restaurants. We will return again and again!! read more

Fresh and delicious!!! Excellent service with and wide selection a must stop o. Your next trip

I just love this place, the food is delicious, the service is great and the ambiance is quaint and intimate.

A Fort Worth favorite! We go there often and the food never disappoints! BYOB makes it a great place for date night at a very reasonable price. read more

This is my favorite Italian restaurant in town! Cafe Bella does such an amazing job and puts so much passion and love in to their food. I just picked up some cannolis for an Italian dinner party tonight. If you're eating here please save room for the dessert. I have visited all the famous bakeries all over the country from New York, Boston, LA you name it and nothing compares to Cafe Bella's homemade cannolis! They are AMAZING! Their food is so good too. My favorite dishes are Limonata and salmon piccata. I crave this place when I'm on my travels. Love love love Cafe Bella!!! Never have I ever had a bad meal or experience here! And the owner is as sweet as can be! Highly highly recommend this cute Italian gem! read more

Cafe Bella - Cannoli's - Italian Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Great atmosphere and delicious food!! I decided to switch up my Chicken Parmesan normal menu choice at Italian restaurants, so I opted for Parmigiana Cremora. Absolutely no regrets on this selection! Highly recommend this Cafe Bella, will definitely return. read more

Hands down the best Italian in Fort Worth. Quiet, romantic, and insane food. Staff is friendly.

Cafe Bella is a great little restaurant when you're looking for some decent Italian food at a great price. First of all, it's one of the only Italian BYOB restaurants in Fort Worth that I know of, so it already makes it towards to top of my list. The inside is a quaint little old school Italian joint with murals on the wall, tiled floors and mis-matched chairs. The entire staff is super friendly from start to finish, and the food is pretty good! If you're looking for a laid back environment to hang out and drink wine, whilst sampling Americanized Italian food look no further. read more

I was introduced to Cafe Bella on a date the other evening. Having lived in northern Italy and frequently going back I am a bit of a an Italian food snob. Environment: 4/5 For me the environment of this restaurant was a 4 out of 5. We sat in the outside area which in my opinion gives this place its overall charm. The hanging plants and gorgeous flowers mixed with the Christmas lights makes you feel as though you suddenly aren't in Fort Worth any longer. However, in my opinion the inside of this restaurant needs redesigning it is pretty dark and doesn't have the same charm as the outdoor area. Food: 3/5 I ordered the seafood pasta with the "pink sauce" as I had read on other reviews as something I ought to order. They bring out a light salad to begin and this was overall pretty fresh. The pasta itself was not my favorite. The noodles were not al denote and it tasted like an Americanized pasta dish not authentic Italian seafood pasta. However, my date absolutely loved his pasta with mussels so next time I am open to trying something else! Drinks: 5/5 BYOB in Fort Worth ? What a heaven sent! Having dined in Austin, Texas frequently I am quite spoiled by this commodity so when I heard this place was byob I was immediately fan! Customer Service: 5/5 I found the employees here to be so kind and sincere. To me this is so extremely important when it comes to restaurant dining and etiquette. Our waiter was sweet and attended us well and the lady at the very front when we paid was so friendly. So Cafe Bella, thank you for being a part of my date night and until next time! Ciao! read more

The food was delicious. The location is a bit odd but the overall setting of the restaurant is nice. The price and amount of food is unbeatable. read more

Y'all this place is such a great find off of South Hills. Yeah the parking lot seems a bit sketchy but it is definitely worth the great food! Also BYOB. Which is like heaven to my ears! I was here with a big group so I already felt bad for the waitresses but they did a phenomenal job! None of felt like we were ignored and our water glasses stayed full the entire time! I had the chicken part and it was the perfect portion size. Not too much pasta and the cheese didn't overwhelm it. Perfectly breaded and I wish I could have had seconds! But the standout was the rolls. They are melt in your mouth yummy. You don't even need the side of olive oil they give you. I could survive on those rolls alone! Definitely will be back here with my whine bottle in hand and ready for some more chicken parm! read more

Probably the worst service I have ever received. Came in about an hour and a half before close on a slower week day. Noticed there were no "people of color" inside the establishment. No big deal. Then I come to find out why there are none. We are obviously not welcome in this establishment. I sat at my table alone for 25 minutes before I received any water. Another 15 minutes passed before they brought me bread. Non ethnic People walked in after me, and got served immediately. Finally 20 minutes before the restaurant closes. A waiter comes over and asks me what I would like to order. I'm so infuriated at this point I only order soup because I don't have much time left to eat anyways. Ten minutes until close and I did not ever get the soup. So at that point I just up and left. I dont want to spend my money where Im not wanted. Im sure they were not bothered by me leaving. Just a heads up if you aren't a colonial country club member this place probably isn't for you.. read more