Bella Italia Ristorante in Winter Garden

Shrimp Medeterraneo – Sautéed shrimp in extra virgin olive oil, with scallions in a homemade butter sauce. This was my favorite dish!

Bella Italia Ristorante is an authentic Italian restaurant that opened a year and a half ago in Winter Garden and they are truly a great addition to the area.  Bella Italia Ristorante serves century-old family recipes in a clean and elegant dining room that’s accessible and comfortable for families.  Family owned and operated by husband and wife team Leonard and Dorina Kodra, Bella Italia Ristorante takes pride in being the neighborhood spot everyone feels welcome to for Sunday dinner — and all week long.  Bella Italia Ristorante wants their guests to feel like family, and puts great emphasis on providing friendly and sincere service where you can feel the warmth from their staff.

Beautiful restaurant, lovely owners, excellent authentic Italian food and great service.  My mom and I thought the food was the best Italian food we’ve ever had.  We both highly recommend this place!

When I walked in there was a musician in the dining room playing on his keyboard while singing “You are so beautiful to me”.  I love hearing that song because because it reminds me of when Alfalfa sung it to Darla in The Little Rascals!

Media guests dining at the communal table

Meatball Parmesan – Homemade meatballs served in our homemade marinara sauce topped with fresh grated parmesan cheese.

Bruschetta – A traditional topping of garlic, chopped mozzarella cheese, fresh tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil, and shaved parmesan cheese. Served with toasted bread.

Shrimp Medeterraneo – Sautéed shrimp in extra virgin olive oil, with scallions in a homemade butter sauce.

Calamari Fritti – Calamari finely dusted in a light flour crust, fried, and served with marinara sauce.

House Salad with Ranch Dressing

Housemade Cheesecake

Be sure to check out Bella Italia Ristorante the next time you are in the Winter Garden area, you will love it!

(Source credit: Bella Italia Ristorante)