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    Trattoria Bella

    4.6 (174 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Wine Bars
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    TRATTORIA BELLA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Intimate
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Mike K.

    Another great meal last night with amazing attentive service by Nelson. This is now one of my " go to" restaurants in the Melbourne area. If you have not been here give it a try

    "Four cheese pasta" so they said.
    Fanny M.

    I was really disappointed with the four cheese pasta. It was incredibly bland, dry, and honestly hard to enjoy. The sauce seemed completely broken... there was watery liquid pooled all over the plate while the pasta itself somehow still tasted dry. The cheese had no rich flavor at all and the texture was unpleasant. For a dish that's supposed to be creamy and comforting, this missed the mark badly. Definitely not worth the price, and I wouldn't order it again.

    Flatbread
    Theresa O.

    Wow! Amazing amazing restaurant and delicious food! After starting with the crispy flatbread and the gorgeously seasoned seasoned truffle fries (that come with a 10/10 mustard dipping sauce) we knew our main meal would be something we need to tell the world about. And we were oh so correct! My husband got the frutti di mare spaghetti which he really enjoyed from the experience to the flavors. I got the agnolotti which was so divine and delicious. It felt like we were invited to eat at a 4 star restaurant with how great the service was. We chose to sit outside on a gloomy beautiful day and It made our lunch so much better. This is definitely a date night spot for us, even after only visiting one time. Highly recommended.

    frutti di mare
    Brian K.

    We found our favorite Italian joint!!! The service was top notch and the atmosphere was romantic. Take it from an Italian from Jersey my grandmother would have loved this place!!!

    Penne four cheese

    Literally best food in melbourne. Such a cute date night spot too!!! Best Caesar salad i've ever had in my life

    Prosciutto and burrata with balsamic
    Annie A.

    This is a very unassuming restaurant in a strip mall but they made the outdoor seating very charming with twinkle lights. The service was good and there were lots of interesting things on the menu. We really filled up on the appetizers and bread/butter. I got the short rib which was ok- would recommend getting a pasta instead. The butternut squash ravioli was delicious, I would recommend. The prosciutto and burrata appetizer was tasty- I especially liked the cheese/tomatoes and vinegar but the meat was presented in a novel way. I liked the white sangria too, not too sweet.

    Debra F.

    This restaurant is a gem! We discovered it Christmas Day-my birthday. I had planned a quiet day at home and husband did not want me to cook. After breakfast out and walking through a refuge-we took a nap and woke up to all restaurants closing. Trattoria was still open for a few hours so we called and they said to come on over. There were fire poles lit and the decor inside and out was great. We loved our server and the food was amazing. I had a seafood pasta and husband had a mushroom pasta. We then went back on Valentines (made a reservation) and to celebrate my stepdaughter's birthday. The food has been consistently excellent as well as the service. We love this place!

    Mariana B.

    The environment is nice, service was good, staff was friendly. Bread was good. Meatballs with the sauce were tasteless, unfortunately. My husband have the short ribs, which was good, but lacking salt. I had the special of the day. I understood that the pasta will be stuffed with the filling, but not. I came a red sauce, with some big rigatoni and some pieces of shrimp. Sauce was ok, but nothing that I was expecting.

    Natalie G.

    What an amazing experience here. From the service being amazing from the moment you walk in, to the vibe being immaculate, the food is the cherry on top. It must be a family restaurant and you feel like you are their family yourself. Such amazing plates and good quality ingredients. You can definitely taste it. I highly recommend this place. As an avid Italian food eater and fanatic, this is probably the best Italian spot I've ever been to.

    Tagliatelle
    Billy V.

    Ordered to go. Fresh, delicious however they did not provide utensils so dinging them one star for that otherwise great food.

    Adonis S.

    Our group was in the mood for Italian and this place is warm and very family friendly. Everyone was super nice and friendly. We did get complimentary bread which came in a rustic tomato can which was cute. Bread was delicious. I ended up ordering the meatballs for appetizers and it was ok. I personally didn't like it but my wife liked them. I like mine more rustic with texture. These kinda reminded me of the ones chef boyardee cans which I grew up with. And it was saucy and cheese on top. Again. That's my personal opinion. It's a 3 out of 5 for me. We also ordered the four cheese pasta which they use the wheel of cheese topped with pistachios. It was different and delicious. We also tried the butternut squash tortelli which was tasty as well. Overall this place is nice and I would go again. I'll attach some pictures so you can see. Btw,,, I don't wanna forget dessert. We ordered the tiramisu. It comes in a cute flowerpot.

    Lamb and Leek Stuffed Noodles
    Jennifer Y.

    Wow! This place is absolutely amazing! You must stop by and try the food! This was our second visit. The first time, we came for my birthday, and it was delicious, but I wanted to wait until we tried it again before leaving a review. I've noticed that many places are good once but then not so good the next time. This place, however, is different. The quality and consistency are just as amazing, if not better, than they were the first time. Both times, we ordered wine, an appetizer, main entrees, desserts, and cappuccinos. None of the items we tried disappointed us. Last time, we had prosciutto and burrata, tagliatelle, lasagna, a tall chocolate cake, and the brownie with ice cream. This time, we had grandma-baked meatballs, four-cheese pasta, lamb and leek stuffed noodles, and the lemonchello. We also had brownie with ice cream again. If you're looking for a meal that will knock your socks off, try this place! We'll definitely be returning soon!

    Signature cocktail titled "Take Me to Space or Italy." I should have said how amazing this cocktail is.
    Jan-Michael T.

    On my 40th birthday, I finally got to eat at the local Italian restaurant I've been wanting to try out ever since they replaced one of my favorite Mediterranean restaurants, Joumana's Mediterranean Cuisine I have received many excellent recommendations to try out Trattoria Bella, and all of them are true. This Italian restaurant is amazing. First and foremost, it must be stressed when driving up to Trattoria Bella (which I will shorthand to TB for the remainder of the review), there is that feel of being at a roadsite trattoria in Italy. Kudos to anyone, such as I, who've eaten at a traditional trattoria in Italy like I've had. It has more sophistication and class than an osteria but more casual than a ristorante. For us "uncultured Americans," you can relate Trattoria Bella to a fast casual restaurant (Panera Bread is the pioneer of the concept in the United States), more sophisticated than fast food (McDonald's, Burger King, etc.), but more casual than a full-service restaurant (Outback, Red Lobster, etc.). That is the best way I can relate TB to the American eatery scene, but that is still an injustice as TB is leagues ahead of any fast casual restaurant I have ever eaten at. You have the choice to eat outside, which can be debilitating during the Florida summer months yet kind of romantic at night with the mood string lights and highlighted mural on the eastern wall of the building, or inside that has some Italian-familiar albeit possibly stereotypical tropes. Given the fact that this is my first time here, I did take note of the specials but decided to order from the menu. For an appetizer, you will get Italian bread with butter. I love the presentation of serving it in a cleaned large can of tomatoes. We also got a trio of foods usually served on Italian streets: beef aranccini (fried risotto rice balls with beef inside), pizzette (small pizza), and calamari understandly titled "Italian Street Food." For the main course, my family ordered the following, which I will separate and detail: 1. Potato and Marscapone: Home-made Ravioli Filled with Potato and Mascarpone, Tallegio Cheese Fonduta, Aromatic Breadcrumbs, Red Wine & Balsamic Reduction. 2. Pistachio-Crusted Salmon: A salmon with a pistachio crust served with vegetable caponata, salsa verde. 3. Butternut Squash Ravioli: Homemade butternut squash ravioli, butter and sage, Grana Padano cheese, crispy Brussels sprouts. 4. Spaghetti Frutti di Mare: Literally translates to "Fruit of the Sea Spaghetti." Spaghetti served with clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp, spicy tomato sauce. 5. Four Cheese Pasta: Probably TB's signature meal. Penne Pasta, Four Cheese Sauce, Italian Sausage, Crumble Pistachio, Finished in a Pecorino Cheese Wheel. Needless to say but we "shared each other's meals," and everything was "excellente." To conclude our meal, we did order dessert. We decided to do a round table in which they had a special featuring four of their desserts in smaller servings. They include the tiramisu (my favorite), canolli, panna cotta, and limoncello cake. Just like the rest of the food, it is delicious and a great way to end the night. On a sidenote, the restrooms were clean and also had stereotypical Italian troupes. Still fits the atmosphere. Excellent food, expect to pay a higher price on food... and that is what I did. The average of food was around $30 per plate. Still worth it though and I will definitely be back to eat more of their food. Got to see if TB earns their consistency star.

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    Food taste was unique and tasteful, service was A plus, ambiance was very cozy and background music volume was perfect.

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    Thank you Olivia!

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    Michael, thank you for such a wonderful review! Beautiful!!!

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    Food is outstanding, the service and ambiance were great also. The best Italian restaurant within 100 miles!

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    Service and food great. Our waiter Franco was excellent. Best Italian restaurant around this area

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    This place is adorable and the food is amazing !!! Great customer service and delicious pasta.

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