Bella's Italian Cafe
1413 South Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606
Cuisine: Italian
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Menu
Appetizer
- BruschettaThe Neapolitan version of classic Roman garlic bread. Slices of bread brushed with olive oil and toasted dark on the grill, then topped with our fresh bruschetta sauce of diced plum tomatoes, garlic, onions, parsley and basil.Rating: N/A (0)
- Burrata PomodoroRoasted grape tomatoes, garlic, pesto, balsamic pearls.Rating: N/A (0)
- CarpaccioMarinated paper-thin tenderloin served chilled with caponata aioli: A blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, finely chopped eggplant, roasted red pepper, garlic, olives, capers and basil. Topped with shaved Parmesan and a sprinkling of cracked pepper and parsley. Served with garlic butter croutons.Rating: N/A (0)
- Formaggio Al FornoBaked goat cheese in reduced bruschetta sauce; served with buttered croutons for dipping.Rating: N/A (0)
- Melanzana ParmigianaEggplant layered with ricotta, Romano and Parmesan cheeses. Baked with reduced bruschetta sauce and mozzarella.Rating: N/A (0)
- MusselsSteamed in saffron and garlic shrimp stock; served with croutons.Rating: N/A (0)
- Scampi ScampiGulf-water shrimp sautéed with garlic, scallions, crushed red pepper and tomatoes; reduced in a dry vermouth and shrimp-stock sauce. Served with buttered croutons for dipping.Rating: N/A (0)
Salad & Soup
- Bella's CafeRomaine topped with carrot, shredded red cabbage, ripe tomato, kalamata olives and zucchini slices. Choice of vinaigrette, ranch or balsamic vinaigrette dressing.Rating: N/A (0)
- CaesarMade traditionally with a dressing of only the finest ingredients: olive oil, garlic, Worcestershire, mustard, lemon juice, egg and finely ground anchovy paste; tossed with shredded parmesan, croutons and hand-torn romaine.Rating: N/A (0)
- Insalata MistaRomaine tossed with shredded red cabbage, hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, pimiento and parmesan; dressed in creamy vinaigrette.Rating: N/A (0)
Entree
- Beyond Sal AlBeyond Meat Italian sausage, mushrooms, basil-tomato sauce, penne, plant-based mozzarella.Rating: N/A (0)
- Bistecca GorgonzolaBeef filet tips sautéed with shallots and asparagus then tossed in gorgonzola cream sauce with starburst pasta.Rating: N/A (0)
- CapuaItalian sausage, onion and mushrooms with mozzarella.Rating: N/A (0)
- Confetti SpaghettiA colorful South Tampa favorite. Spaghetti tossed in creamy basil-tomato sauce with fresh tomato, bacon, garlic, onions, basil, parsley and green peas.Rating: N/A (0)
- Fusilli Alla ZozzonaHouse-made bolognese of eggplant and portobello mushrooms, slightly spicy, tossed with fusilli.Rating: N/A (0)
- GenoaRich and flavorful, with pesto, ricotta, Romano and mozzarella. A great appetizer for a small group, or a meal in itself.Rating: N/A (0)
- Grouper PiccataFlour-dusted black grouper sautéed in a lemon, caper and white-wine butter sauce.Rating: N/A (0)
- Hockey ChickenCreated by Steven Stamkos! Two sautéed chicken breasts topped with mozzarella. Served with roasted-tomato cream sauce over angel hair.Rating: N/A (0)
- MeatballBella's house-made meatballs, onion and red and green peppers with mozzarella.Rating: N/A (0)
- Nate's ChickenTwo chicken breasts breaded in Romano cheese and sautéed golden brown. Topped with mozzarella and crispy prosciutto and served in creamy marsala mushroom sauce with sautéed spinach.Rating: N/A (0)
- Nate's VealVeal scallopini breaded in Romano cheese and sautéed golden brown. Topped with mozzarella and crispy prosciutto and served in creamy marsala mushroom sauce with sautéed spinach.Rating: N/A (0)
- Pasta Il MareGulf-water shrimp and scallops sautéed with roasted mushrooms and leeks in roasted-tomato cream sauce. Tossed with fusilli.Rating: N/A (0)
- Pazzo PazzoItalians would call this a "crazy crazy" pizza; too many ingredients! But we Americans love it. Pepperoni, sausage, pepperoncini, onion and mushrooms topped with mozzarella.Rating: N/A (0)
- Pera SachetPasta 'purses' filled with pear, robiola, ricotta and parmesan cheeses. Served in creamy saffron sauce with peas and prosciutto.Rating: N/A (0)
- Pollo Alla GiovannaTwo chicken breasts breaded in Romano cheese and sautéed golden brown with mozzarella. Served in light basil-tomato cream sauce with bits of prosciutto.Rating: N/A (0)
- Pollo MarsalaTwo chicken breasts sautéed in creamy marsala and mushroom sauce.Rating: N/A (0)
- Pollo MilanoChunks of chicken breast in a sauce of roasted garlic, heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh sage. Served over starburst pasta with a garnish of reduced balsamic vinegar and a fresh sage leaf.Rating: N/A (0)
- Pollo ParmigianaTwo sautéed chicken breasts topped with basil-tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.Rating: N/A (0)
- Pollo PiccataTwo flour-dusted chicken breasts sautéed in a lemon, caper and white-wine butter sauce.Rating: N/A (0)
- Ravioli VerdeSpinach pasta filled with spinach, ricotta and Swiss cheese; tossed in your choice of sauce.Rating: N/A (0)
- Rigatoni del CampoRigatoni, olive oil, roasted grape tomatoes, garlic, mushrooms, peas, broccoli, red onion, kalamata olives, Gardein Ultimate chick'n filet.Rating: N/A (0)
- Salmon Al FornoMaple-amaretto glazed salmon baked on a cedar plank in the oak-fired oven.Rating: N/A (0)
- Salsiccia Al FornoItalian sausage tossed with penne, mushrooms and ricotta in creamy basil-tomato sauce; topped with mozzarella and baked.Rating: N/A (0)
- Salsiccia VeganoBeyond Meat Italian sausage, onion, mushrooms and spinach with plant-based mozzarella.Rating: N/A (0)
- SoleSun-dried tomato pesto, goat cheese, kalamata olives, capers, grape tomatoes.Rating: N/A (0)
- Spaghetti and MeatballsAn all-American favorite. A flavorful mixture of ground beef, prosciutto, soppressata (a lean pork salami), Romano cheese, garlic and herbs. Served over spaghetti with reduced bruschetta sauce and garnished with parmesan and parsley.Rating: N/A (0)
- Sun-Dried Pesto RigatoniTossed with chicken breast, pepperoncini, fresh spinach and heavy cream.Rating: N/A (0)
- Tre FunghiPorcini, portobello and button mushroom mix with Asiago and mozzarella.Rating: N/A (0)
- Vegan Chick'n ParmesanTwo lightly breaded Gardein Ultimate chick'n filets sautéed and topped with plant-based mozzarella and basil-tomato sauce. Served with your choice of side (order Steamed Broccoli or Penne with Basil-Tomato Sauce for a vegan side).Rating: N/A (0)
- Vitello MarsalaVeal scallopini sautéed in creamy marsala and mushroom sauce.Rating: N/A (0)
- Vitello ParmigianaSautéed veal scallopini topped with basil-tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.Rating: N/A (0)
- Vitello PiccataFlour-dusted veal scallopini sautéed in a lemon, caper and white-wine butter sauce.Rating: N/A (0)
Side
- Aglio E OlioOlive oil, butter and garlic tossed with fresh parsley.Rating: N/A (0)
- AlfredoThick and rich, with heavy cream, garlic, parmesan and Romano cheeses and a dash of nutmeg.Rating: N/A (0)
- Basil TomatoPlum tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, parsley and basil. Fresh and simple.Rating: N/A (0)
- BologneseA rich sauce of ground beef, onions, celery, carrots and garlic; simmered for five hours with white wine, milk and ground plum tomatoes.Rating: N/A (0)
- PestoClassic pesto of pureed fresh basil, parsley, garlic, olive oil, parmesan, Romano and pine nuts.Rating: N/A (0)
- Roasted-Tomato CreamAn intensely flavored puree of roasted plum tomatoes, herbs and heavy cream.Rating: N/A (0)
- Sun-Dried PestoRating: N/A (0)
Dessert
- AffogatoA scoop of vanilla ice cream served with a shot of espresso.Rating: N/A (0)
- CannoliA traditional filling of sweetened ricotta and chocolate chips with a hint of Grand Marnier in a chocolate-dipped shell.Rating: N/A (0)
- Raspberry Crème BrûléeVanilla-bean custard with sweet raspberries topped with a thin, crispy shell of caramelized sugar.Rating: N/A (0)
- Tiramisu"Pick me up" ~ The classic Italian dessert with layers of lady fingers, zabaglione (Marsala-flavored custard), espresso whipped cream and mascarpone (sweet, buttery cheese) topped with whipped cream and warm chocolate sauce.Rating: N/A (0)
- VesuvioMolten bittersweet Belgian chocolate "oozes" from inside an intensely rich warm chocolate cake. Dusted with powdered sugar and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.Rating: N/A (0)