Our pasta is rolled fresh each morning. Our sauces simmer for hours. There are no shortcuts at Bella Taverna.
Start slowly. These dishes are made to be shared, lingered over, and paired with something cold.
Imported buffalo burrata, heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil, fleur de sel.
VegetarianPaper-thin Texas beef tenderloin, arugula, shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, lemon-caper vinaigrette.
Lightly breaded Gulf calamari, flash-fried golden, served with calabrian chili aioli and lemon wedges.
Toasted sourdough, rotating seasonal toppings — white bean & rosemary, chicken liver mousse, or roasted cherry tomato.
Vegetarian OptionHouse-made pork and veal meatballs, San Marzano pomodoro, fresh basil, baked and finished with ricotta.
Rotating selection of cured Italian meats and imported cheeses, honeycomb, mostarda, and house-baked grissini. Serves two.
Every shape rolled in-house each morning. These are the dishes people come back for.
Hand-rolled pasta ribbons with slow-braised wild boar ragù, rosemary, juniper, aged pecorino. A house signature.
Hand-cut tonnarelli, Pecorino Romano, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and coarsely cracked black pepper. Pure Roman simplicity.
VegetarianPillowy house-made potato gnocchi, creamy gorgonzola dolce, toasted walnuts, fresh pear, honey drizzle.
VegetarianBronze-cut rigatoni, guanciale, San Marzano tomatoes, white wine, Pecorino, chili flake. The Roman canon.
Thin egg pasta, fresh Gulf blue crab, cherry tomatoes, white wine, garlic, chili, parsley, lemon zest.
Sunday-style lasagna with hand-rolled pasta, slow Bolognese, béchamel, and three cheeses. Just like Nonna made it.
Proteins and mains that do justice to their ingredients. Order something green alongside.
Whole roasted Mediterranean sea bass, lemon, capers, Castelvetrano olives, grilled broccolini, white wine pan jus.
12oz Texas strip, sliced, served over arugula, cherry tomatoes, shaved Parmigiano, truffle oil, lemon.
Pounded chicken breast, crispy breadcrumb crust, lemon-dressed arugula, cherry tomato, capers, anchovy vinaigrette.
Pan-seared Colorado lamb chops, rosemary gremolata, white beans with sage, roasted garlic.
Carnaroli risotto, mixed wild mushrooms, black truffle paste, Parmigiano, butter, thyme. Made to order — 18 minutes.
VegetarianSide dishes — roasted seasonal vegetables, sautéed spinach with garlic, or crispy roasted potatoes with rosemary and sea salt.
VegetarianMade fresh in-house daily. Finish properly.
House recipe. Savoiardi soaked in house espresso and Marsala, mascarpone cream, Valrhona cocoa. Made fresh daily. This is the one.
VegetarianSilky vanilla bean panna cotta, salted caramel, candied hazelnuts, a pinch of Maldon. Simple and stunning.
VegetarianFlourless dark chocolate cake, sea salt, hazelnut praline, crème fraîche. Gluten-free.
Gluten-FreeThree scoops of house-churned gelato — flavors rotate weekly. Ask your server what's in the case tonight.
VegetarianArtisan cheese selection — three imported Italian cheeses, honeycomb, seasonal fruit preserve, walnut bread.
VegetarianEspresso, doppio, macchiato — paired with Amaro Montenegro, Grappa, or Limoncello di Capri. End well.
An Italian-focused list with regional depth. Biodynamic and natural wines where we love them, classics where they earn it. Ask us — we love to talk wine.
Cantina Santadi, Sardinia. Bright citrus, white peach, mineral finish. Perfect with seafood and lighter pastas.
Jermann, Friuli. Crisp, clean, and versatile. Pear, apple, subtle almond. A reliable opener for any table.
Feudi di San Gregorio, Campania. Full-bodied white with stone fruit, honeysuckle, volcanic mineral notes.
Gini, Veneto. Garganega grape, light body, delicate white flowers, lemon cream. Outstanding with burrata.
Castello di Ama, Tuscany. Sangiovese-dominant. Cherry, tobacco leaf, leather, firm Tuscan tannins. Pair with pappardelle or tagliata.
Vietti, Piedmont. The king of Italian reds. Nebbiolo, tar and roses, 36-month oak. Reserve ahead — limited allocation.
Illuminati, Abruzzo. Full, juicy, dark fruit, soft tannins. Unpretentious and wonderful with any pasta in ragù.
Allegrini, Veneto. Appassimento-dried Corvina. Rich, dried cherry, fig, espresso, long finish. For the lamb or the tiramisù.
Bisol, Veneto. Fresh, floral, green apple and cream. The table opener. Yes, have a glass while you decide.
Ca' del Bosco, Lombardy. Italy's answer to Champagne. Brioche, citrus, chalk, fine persistent bubbles.
Aperol, Prosecco, a splash of soda, one large orange slice. The correct way to begin any evening.
Gin, Campari, Carpano Antica Formula vermouth, expressed orange peel. Our bartender's house variation. Equal parts, no shortcuts.
Please inform your server of any allergies or dietary requirements before ordering. We are happy to accommodate where possible.
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
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