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Authentic Italian restaurant and pizzeria - Trattoria Bella Napoli, Sarasota, FL

Trattoria Bella Napoli

4.5
4.5
54 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
## Trattoria Bella Napoli: A Taste of Italy in the Heart of Sarasota Trattoria Bella Napoli transports you to the heart of Italy with its authentic cuisine and warm, inviting atmosphere. This family-owned restaurant, nestled in downtown Sarasota, offers a delightful culinary journey through homemade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and classic Italian dishes. Step inside and be greeted by the aroma of fresh herbs and the gentle hum of conversation. The cozy ambiance, reminiscent of a traditional trattoria, sets the stage for a memorable dining experience. Start your culinary adventure with an array of delectable appetizers, like the Zucchina, a zucchini cream with zucchini chips, ricotta, and speck, or the Fichi, featuring fig jam, pancetta, pecorino cheese, and caramelized onions. For your main course, indulge in the restaurant's signature pizzas, crafted with the finest ingredients and cooked to perfection in a wood-fired oven. The Margherita, with its simple yet flavorful combination of tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmigiano, basil, and olive oil, is a classic choice. For a more adventurous palate, try the Carpaccio, topped with beef carpaccio, arugula, walnuts, and lemon oil. If you prefer pasta, Trattoria Bella Napoli offers

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 11:30 am–3:30 pm Tue–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (941) 330-9200
  • Website
    https://www.trattoriabellanapoli.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Cesare
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate parties of up to 50 please call Diana Mattera at 9413309200.
  • Location
    1551 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 54 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Trattoria Bella Napoli offers an "authentic Italian" experience with standout dishes like "fabulous pizza" and "delicious eggplant Parmesan." While the atmosphere is lively, it's best enjoyed outside due to noise. Guests praise the "warm service" and "welcoming" family-run ambiance. Despite some service hiccups, the food consistently impresses.

54 Reviews

  1. Ed

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food, but not enough of a selection. We ate outside, so really can’t comment on Inside vibe

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  2. Mary Beth

    Tampa1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Arancini was world class as was eggplant. All else very average.

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  3. Fitfoodie10 VIP

    Atlantic City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the best authentic Italian meal I have had in a long time. I highly recommend you try it!

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  4. Dorothy

    Tampa5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good, service was ok, restaurant was small, tables were tight next to each other and was very noisy. Would like to go back and try the pizza, it looked great.

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  5. FoodieAndrea VIP

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful at Bella Napoli. We are enjoying trying new things on their menu.

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  6. Toby VIP

    Washington DC38 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my second visit to the restaurant. The first visit the pizza was great. This time the crusts of our three pizzas was completely soggy from the first bite. I regretted bring our guests there. Our order included salads and bread to start. The bread arrived after we were almost done with the salads and the waiter seemed surprised when we asked for the bread. "Oh, you wanted it with your salad?" The bread should have arrived before the salad. We had to ask for every item that should have been offered, more water, crushed red peppers for the pizza, etc. What saved the experience was an outdoor table in the shade of an umbrella on a beautiful spring day. Without that, the meal would have been completely unsatisfactory. This was a complete contradiction to our first time at the restaurant, where the pizza was good and so was the service. So we came back again with out-of-town guests. It was a mistake. I'm not sure I'll be returning to this restaurant again.

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great new restaurant. Pizza was fabulous. It’s a small restaurant and a little noisy. But it’s a wonderful family run authentic Italian restaurant.

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  8. Louis VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food very busy service fair Very Very noisy could not hear ourselves speak next time we will ask to be seated outside

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  9. james VIP

    New York City108 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Are outside on beautiful Friday evening. Service,food, and pricing make Bella our go to restaurant in Sarasota

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  10. Jody VIP

    Atlanta11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bruschetta Trio 👍, Linguini & Clams👍, Pistachio Cannoli👍. Wine👍

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FAQs

Trattoria Bella Napoli offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 330-9200.

Trattoria Bella Napoli is rated 4.5 stars by 54 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Trattoria Bella Napoli

1551 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 11:30 am–3:30 pm Tue–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Cesare
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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