The food was amazing!!! The service was great. Kadence was an absolute doll and she recommended some things around town also. It's dimly lit at dinner, which we love so much!! So much flavor from the calamari to the pastas we chose and the dessert. The drinks were very good and balanced! If you're ever in Hot Springs and want good Italian food, this is where you need to go!! We felt the price we paid was well worth it! read more

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Just a lovely evening meal. Had a chicken pasta dish which was delicious! The service was excellent. My hubby's prime rib was just a touch in the cool side temp wise. The free bread was yummy. We liked the pear Gorgonzola cheese appetizer. If ever in the area again, we would return. read more

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No not like the red sauce. Spices not right. I don't think it is nutmeg. Staff very nice. read more

My entrée was really good. I always sit at the bar when I dine. Megan was my bartender -exceptional service- makes a great espresso martini. However, I will say it is $$$$$ I was glad I'd had a drink when I saw tab for myself only- One drink One Chilean Seabass Wowwwsassss [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience I like it- I did think a certain dress was required, but it isn't. I like that it's dimly lit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great for a date[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] So he can pay Just kidding ..... mostly read more

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Luna Bella is an absolute treat! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Don't be fooled by the simple exterior--once you step inside, you immediately feel the fine dining atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Every detail, from the expertly crafted cocktails to the delicious dinner, was a perfect 10 out of 10. This will definitely be on our must-do list every time we visit Hot Springs. P.S. Make a reservation--they're always packed! read more

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First restaurant we ate at in Hot Springs. The service was excellent, especially for being so busy. read more

Luna Bella - Pasta with Chilean bass. So flavorful, full of vegetables and wonderful spices. - Italian Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

Good food and service was fine. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was ok.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would go again. [[HIGHLIGHT]]But gets crowded fast.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

After a long drive and checking in to our hotel? This place hit the spot! Arancini was fresh and steamy hot with house made marinara. My wife said it reminded her of my own. Thick and hearty without being overpowering. My filet was perfect over the mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus. While they were out of redfish they happily substituted sea bass for the wife's Ponchartrain. Perfectly grilled with that crisp on the fish that still comes through with the sauce. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a little loud but tolerable for us.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great atmosphere and the service was excellent.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I truly enjoy a server that checks on you without being too intrusive. read more

Luna Bella - Filet, mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus - Italian Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

We've loved this place in the past but haven't been here in years. We drive down from Little Rock. We came with dear friends to celebrate my 75th birthday on a Friday night with 6:15 reservations. There was plenty tables empty. In the past the place was always packed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The dining room is beautiful and quiet with much art on display.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our waitress was the best with great knowledge of the menu and ingredients. Now the food. Arancini for appetizer. Enough for 4. Pretty good. Sea Bass, scallops, Luna Bellisimo and spaghetti meatball bolognese were ALL under whelming. Meatballs were dry and tough like the dish was sitting under the warmer too long. They were dark almost burned on one side. Very disappointed overall. read more

The food was excellent . Especially the caprese salad . They are in garland county so know ( nothing they can do about it ) the tax on my martini was over 30% . Beer and wine is normal tax . Resv required . We love this for a special occasion dinner read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a little off the beaten track. They say it's really nice but the first thing you notice is it's not a particularly attractive building.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]When you get in there are people in shorts, sunglasses, kids in there. We are dressed up, but clearly, that was a little too much.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was a little slow, but very attentive. They did try their best for one of our guest who has some food intolerances. Unfortunately, the food just isn't very good. It's just quite average. Over salted and I really like salt. It was interesting that everybody in the party immediately came home and brushed their teeth. It just not very good food. The price point is out of control, considering the quality of the food. Even if it were inexpensive, it would've still been quite poor. We had high expectations and it's really sad that we had to write this review. read more

My wife and I travel to the Hot Springs area every year. Luna Bella is the one place we absolutely make sure to go EVERY TIME. Tammy has been our server the last couple years. As always, her service was impeccable: polite, expeditious, attentive, above and beyond. The chef has never missed, concerning our food. From the 'Try this, it's something we're considering for our menu', to the ever present classics, we've had nothing that we didn't truly enjoy. Wife says the Tiramisu martini is the best she's ever had. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor is lovely. Walls adorned with what appears to be local artwork that is available for purchase.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The seating is extremely comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service wear is always impeccably clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I hope Luna Bella and its current staff are around for years to come. read more

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This was our favorite meal of our trip to Hot Springs. The service was slow paced, which is a good thing! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It allowed us to really enjoy our meal and it was perfect for date night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The food was excellent, the drinks were made to perfection, and the overall experience was so great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'll remember this meal! read more

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The beauty moon shines over Hot Springs in this good feel good place. Cozy interiors and welcoming atmosphere. Food is pretty good too. Call ahead if reservations are recommended. It can get quite busy. Location is seated all the way back off the road. Crowd can be well heeled and locals too. We road weary travelers were pleased to have Marilyn's company. She dazzled us with her happiness and smile. Inventive plated accents employed to complement the meal. Appreciated the polish. The bread and lemon cake were standouts. Seriously. I will be happy to stop by again to sample more of the menu in this hilly lake town on my next pass by. read more

Ki had a great gluten free steak here when it was closed for a private party. Everything was great and so was the staff.

We couldn't eat the salmon dish listed on the menu because it contained dairy. So we ordered pan seared salmon with steamed vegetables. May sound boring to some but let me tell you it was fantastic. Perfectly done. We sat at the bar so it was the bartender that served us and she did a great job and was very knowledgeable of the menu items. I enjoyed a glass of wine with my dinner. Unshackled. This restaurant is kind of hidden towards the back of a parking lot but definitely worth searching for. read more

The food was great. Large portions that taste great! The service was great. Our server Tammy was very cordial and pleasent. It is definitely a gem for Hot Springs! read more

Greatest staff greatest food best place in Hot Springs that have dinner!!! Caitlin is the best bartender and makes the best martinis in the world. Enjoy your night with this all female staff!!! Brittany's not so bad either. read more

Mix reviews- [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was not as friendly and homing feeling as before when went there years ago.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] When the owners greeted us at the door and treated us like family. We greeted by the hosts and taken to our table. The waitress Brittany was very friendly and very helpful when we had questions about the menu. However, she brought us slices of bread and garlic butter, which had to much garlic powder in it. The slices of bread were thick pieces. Then our main course and drinks were good. The bad part was the dessert, it was not great. You could tell it wasn't freshly made. Unfortunately, we left disappointed with our experience. read more

If you are every in Hot Springs Luna Bella is a must for dinner. They have wonderful food, and great options of Martinis. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great Service, great decor and wonderful food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Don't miss it when you are in Hot Springs. read more

Luna Bella offers great Italian-American and seafood cuisine. Don't be fooled by the exterior--it might not look like much from the outside, but the ambiance inside is quite nice, though a bit on the darker side. The servers were attentive and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. One standout was the coffee martini, which was excellent and definitely worth trying. As for the food, it was very good overall. I believe all the food, except the pasta itself is made in house. I particularly enjoyed the red fish--it was flavored perfectly and a highlight of the meal. The salmon was also very good and the risotto that comes with it was tasty. The bread and butter was nice and they refilled it, although we could tell the first batch had been sitting out a little while. If you are looking for a good place to relax and have dinner with well-prepared and seasoned food , Luna Bella is a great choice. read more

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Our party of 7 had an amazing weekend-night dinner from start to finish. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Food, service, and atmosphere were all too-notch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We'll definitely be back next time we're in Hot Springs read more

Don't let the outside fool you. This place has fabulous food with great service. When you walk in, the art on the walls and dim lighting gives you all the feels that this will be a great American-Italian meal and it was! 1) Get reservations 2) Go hungry We were visiting Hot Springs and the other couple had found this place prior to our visit. The weekend was booked up so we opted for Monday evening at 5:30. Our server Tim was very knowledgeable and offered honest answers to all of our questions. I had my heart set on scallops and risotto but little did I know that they had the busiest weekend of their 10 year history prior to our visit and were out of scallops. No worries though. Tim had lots of other recommendations and the chef is open to substitutions. Let's get started with the food because we know that's what you came here for The starter bread and compounded butter is wonderful. The bread is so soft and the butter is incredible. Martinis: Bellini martini: excellent. It's on the sweeter side but not too sweet. Luna Bella Martini: excellent. Not as sweet as the Bellini but really good! Mike got a Manhattan, really good! Apps: arancini balls were perfectly crispy on the outside with a bit of gooey mozzarella nestled on a creamy ball of rice and parm. They were served in a bowl of a scrumptious marinara. Would get these again. Crab cakes. Going to be honest here. Good but not great. They do have fillers so if you like a lump crab cake without fillers, this wouldn't be your choice. They did have a good flavor and a nice sauce but we would try another app should we visit Hot Springs again. Main dishes: I had the pasta primavera with grilled shrimp. The only sub I made was changing the GF lentil pasta to angel hair. I loved this as did the entire table since they all sampled it. Yellow squash, zucchini, carrots, broccoli and green beans. Just the right amount of perfectly cooked veggies in a creamy Boursin cheese sauce. The shrimp were cooked exactly as shrimp should be. 10/10 Mike got veal scallopine but subbed the potatoes for angel hair and had it tossed in the vodka cream sauce. It comes with grilled shrimp. Again the shrimp are not over cooked and his sauce had a nice Smokey flavor. 10/10 of you eat veal. Tina got the Pasta Fortuna. She subbed angel hair and added the marinara from the arancini to make it a pink sauce. The server even said that the chef said he thought that was a great idea. 10/10 Wes had the chicken marsala. His only sub was the pasta. He too subbed angel hair. 10/10 All entrees were a hit!! Desserts: The Creme brûlée was delicious. Nice caramelized sugar topping with a tasty creamy custard below. It had a dollop of whipped cream on it but alas, no fruit as I am accustomed to with most crème brûlée 8/10 The chocolate chip bread pudding was nice. Good flavor. Not too dry. Not too eggy like some bread puddings. It came with a peanut butter butter cream on top. My opinion is that a warm peanut butter sauce poured over this would make it 10/10. I give it 8/10 This is a locally owned and family ran restaurant. One of the owners was walking around checking on everyone and thanking them for coming. She also saw us out as we left. We highly recommend this place if you are visiting Hot Springs and want a delicious meal and wonderful dining experience. read more

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Exceptional food and service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seems this special place is everyone's go to for birthday celebrations.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Lotsa folks there doing the same. Free birthday dessert! Nice touch too. EVery morsel was amazing! read more

Wow! Talk about things being hidden in plain sight, we just had the privilege to experience one of the best meals we have had in some time. Chef Josh and his team are putting their passion for food on the plate. Veal-Osso Buco and Luna Bellisimo Chicken, what a way to celebrate our 25th anniversary. Then they brought us the house created bourbon date bread pudding with sauce and homemade ice-cream, vanilla bean. I'm not giving this the deserved delight that it was but if you are anywhere 100 mile radius of this hidden gem of delight, you will be like us and wish they were closer. Thank you Josh, Brittney and the entire staff for putting the exclamation mark on our celebration. A must try!!! read more

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Excellent food, great cocktails and even better service led to a wonderful night at Luna Bella! We had the duck breast, elk tenderloin and a bonus scallop with each as entrees, burrata caprese and their stellar bread along with a chocolate mousse provided for our anniversary, all of which were perfectly done. [[HIGHLIGHT]]All of this with a great atmosphere and amazing service from the entire staff as well as a few good bourbons and both the tiramisu martini and chocolate martini amounted to to a nearly perfect night![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

First time to eat here and we will definitely return. Absolutely amazing food. The service was informative and attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere and background music divine.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We are not locals and will only be here a week, but this place is will see us at least once more before we go home. Thank you, Luna Bella for a delightful evening read more

The food was just ok. The service again just ok. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was not there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The noise level was extremely high[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and it was not a food experience. read more

This place serves amazing Italian food and has such a cute vibe inside! Some highlights were the strawberry shortcake, arancini risotto balls, and cacio e pepe with chicken, and veal with shrimp read more

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Food was spot imperfect. Service was as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is nice upscale but not bold.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We of course will be back.

Holy. Moly. I am VERY impressed by this place and it's food and service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very comfortable, and I think you could count on it for an absolutely wonderful dining experience[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. I would absolutely recommend. read more

Bella Luna's is a 4-5 star Italian restaurant priced slightly above the "Mama's Little Italy" types you will find two or three of around Hot Springs. The drinks come hard, fast, and always on point. The food however is the real prize and rarely disappoints. It shines with dishes that are sophisticated and dare to play with innovative and unique taste profiles. The Pasta Fortuna (one of my favorites) is rich, creamy, sour, with bacon over Rigatoni Noodles and topped with a perfectly seared grilled chicken breast. It has a compelling "rotten" aftertaste underneath the rich creamy saltiness that keeps your fork moving. Make reservations as they are often booked up and you will not get a seat without them. Finally, I think you can skip desert, the Entree's are so good I guess they didn't feel the need to come up with anything interesting for after. read more

This used to be our go to place for special occasions but I will never go back. Ever. Had the creme brulee for dessert. The whole point of creme brulee is the fine warm crunch of the carmalized sugar contrasted with the custard. Emphasis on warm. It's made with a flame, right? What kind of back woods place puts it back in the fridge to keep the whipped cream from melting? It is bad enough that the dessert was not properly prepared. But the waitress was snooty and short with me when I inquired about the process. Never going back. The establishment may wish to compare this review with my previous one. read more

Good Italian food - fine dining - lots of desserts - good service - [[HIGHLIGHT]]elegant ambiance[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] - we split our chicken Marsala read more

We came in for a late dinner. Service was good and the food was excellent. We came here because I have Celiac and always have to find a place that has options for me. They offer a gluten free pasta but I ended up not ordering it. A lot of the menu is gluten free, but not denoted, ask your server. Both of the dishes we ordered were. I had the salmon topped with crab in a Cajun sauce and my husband had the Luna Bella chicken. We never finish our plates since we are light eaters but we did tonight! Both dishes were delicious and complex. The salmon had a very generous helping of both salmon and lump crab. The Luna Bella chicken was my husbands favorite, it had a light but very flavorful lemon butter sauce topped over creamy mashed potato's read more

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4.75 Nice atmosphere. Steak priced at market so you don't know what the actual price is. Didn't want to look cheap asking. Could've told us or had it visible. Literally everything else top notch. read more

We made a reservation ahead of time since we read that it was a popular place for dinner. Ambiance 4/5: From the outside of the restaurant, it didn't look much, but once you walk in, you are greeted warmly by the staff and it had a nice vibe. Drinks 3/5: None of the martinis had prices on there, which was weird. I thought the wines should have the year on them, but they were not listed, so I could not make informed choices. My wife ordered the Luna Bella martini, which she thought was ok, but I did not like it. The Paloma was fine, but nothing to brag about..they need to rethink the presentation. Food 4/5: First thing they serve you is bread with some herbed butter, which was delightful. We were informed by the waiter that they only had 1 eggplant parm left, so we immediately ordered that. However, it was odd because it was prime time, so we were shocked by that. Anyway, we were happy with the dish and it was very delicious. I ordered the veal osso buco because you don't see that item in many Italian restaurants. It was tasty for sure and I was happy with it. However, I'm used to having the veal around the bone, but this one was a variation in which they took the veal off the bone for you with the meat and vegetables sitting in the broth (picture beef stew almost), so if you're big on presentation, you may be irritated by that. If not, order it. Price: 4/5: It's not cheap, but hey, you want good Italian right? Service 4/5: Good service. read more

Food and service spectacular. Perhaps the best Resturant in Hot Springs. Well run, organized, and southern hospitality employees who actually know how to preform at a high level. Well trained, polite, and on top of the small details that can make or break a good dining experience. The food is magnificent, fresh Alaskan Halibut was. one of the best seafood dishes I've ever had. The Chef here can burn and I mean that in a good way. If you like fine dining it will not get any better in Hot Springs. read more

Oh my gosh! When a Hot Springs restaurant lost our reservation for 7 of us on a girls trip from Dallas, Luna Bella did everything they could and squeezed us in! The food was beyond fantastic and we could not have been happier. Highly recommend! read more

Wait staff was wonderful, she was sweet and attentive. That's the only reason they get one star. The food was raw, majority fat/gristle, and way too overpriced for the quality you receive. Would never recommend this to anyone, a poor excuse for 'food'. read more