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BellaBrava
Italian Restaurant, Pizzeria, and Bar$$$$
North Downtown, Saint Petersburg
"Great food and great service!! Pasta Brava is my favorite!!"(3 Tips)
"Rachel is the best bartender in St Pete, learn it and live it!"(2 Tips)
"excellent pizza, great atmosphere for outdoor dining"(14 Tips)
"The pizza, meatballs, and Cacio e Pepe were all missing some magic."(2 Tips)
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Tim McDonaldApril 6, 2018What's not good here? The pizza looked amazing and we all wish we would have ordered one. Chicken, ravioli, seafood pasta and more we're all delicious. We had two pescetarians, and two picky eaters ❤️
Bella Brava is COMPLETELY & UNDENIABLY AMAZING! Service is always great, they do have a little happy hour, & ALL of the food is DIVINE. Trattoria Burger, & the Ravioli w/ Goat cheese is to die for!!!
Jeff Borrero RuizSeptember 15, 2018Great place to fine dine italian dishes. Prices as moderate but worth it. Our server was extremelly good to us. Had the Housemade Sausage pizza 7.5/10. Tried the Pasta Brava (8/10).
- Marco NavarraAugust 19, 2020Everything was OK. The pizza, meatballs, and Cacio e Pepe were all missing some magic. Convenient location to Pier, Museum, and other Beach Drive outposts.
Excellent Vegetarian options. My husband and I eat here often and have never been disappointed. Excellent service. Never feel rushed!!!Upvoted Oct 18
Paulo JuniorMay 22, 2021Everything was amazing. The STUFFED GNOCCHI ALLA VODKA were all missing some magic. Convenient location to Pier, Museum, and other Beach Drive outposts.
Eric BrumbaughSeptember 26, 2017Had a pizza which was great, fire oven thin crispy bubbly crust also had chicken marsala, eveything was great
Mariela Van AdelbergOctober 5, 2014Excellent food!! Very nice place for lunch or dinner, I recomend seafood pasta diavolo.. muy buena:-)
Pinar MertlerJanuary 28, 2013Pistachio crusted north atlantic salmon and north carolina trot picatta are highly recommended. Mashed potatoes with mascarpone cheese is the side to go! Awesome.
John LatshaFebruary 4, 2015The portabelllast mushroom sandwich was very good and the salad with honey and basil dressing was excellent!
Bring your own vegan cheese (I like Follow Your Heart), ask for Lindsey Neilson (waitress) and Kyle (chef) and they will hook you up with amazing vegan pizza creations!!!
Excellent food and service but loud. Sit outside if you can and it's cool enough. Prices are reasonable for the service you receive. Free valet parking is also nice.
Christy CAugust 2, 2015Wow amazing food. Staff was extremely friendly. Some of the best Italian food I've had.
CW 😈 ♏ FrancisAugust 4, 2012Terrific service for the moment we open the front door. Jenny was a very informative waitress! Food was fresh and delicious. High mark given to BV.
Want one of BellaBrava's amazing pizzas but not such a large portion? You can make ANY pizza a "flatbread" and you get the same "pizza" just half the size!
Amazing service! Sit in Melissa's section if you can! Not only will she guide you through the menu effortlessly her recommendations ROCK!!!
Great cocktails! Love the outdoor dining. Service was great.
We love sitting at the bar! Torian, Matt and Lynnsey are some of the best bartenders in St. Pete!
Love this place. Everything is so good! Never disappoints!
Vanessa DeaverJune 22, 2015The grilled salmon fettuccini is amazing, but if you don't like peas don't get it (:
The wedge salad with 24hour marinated flank steak is awesome!
Benny BarretteMay 11, 2014Nice place, good food, had a really lame boring waitress. Didn't even tell us the specials then I hear another table order it & she's like oh were out. Shouldn't that be the first thing you mention?
Peter PepperApril 1, 2012Spinach salad with Pistacchio crusted salmon. May be the best salad of my life
Blackburn Investors RealtyJune 15, 2012Not a better place in Downtown St. Pete for a casual business meeting spot with great lunch options
KatJanuary 2, 2013Meatball Pizza was primo. Freshmade mozzerella, really had a nice smokyness to the sauce.
Melissa BarlowMay 27, 2011Eat the Braised Rib over POLENTA!!! Best thing ever! Also love the goat cheese ravioli:)
Happy hour is from open till 7pm. Check in with a friend and get happy hour till 8.
Kelly EdnaJune 19, 2011Try the fontina stuffed veal meatball sliders! Yum yum! Also lily is a great server!- Just discovered the asparagus & crispy prosciutto pizza. Seriously good... Seriously.
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Specialties
Casual yet urban in feel in the heart of Beach Drive in Downtown St. Petersburg. Smart, friendly service. New World Italian cuisine with modern flair.
History
Established in 2005.
After visiting the Tuscany region of Italy several times, we were hooked.
Open until 9:30 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- Noon–9:30 PM
(727) 895-5515
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Dining Options
Bar Service, Take-out
Parking
Street, Valet
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 8.3
"Food is so good here and service to match it. An amazing experience for sure."
Warnell Guzman - 8.7
"The egg sandwich was a popular choice by many of the guests and worthy of its reputation! Also enjoyed Budino dessert! They only serve brunch on the weekends! Can't wait to try dinner!"
Lou-Anne Packard - 8.3
"Great place to do fine dining. My wife loved it and prices are moderate-pricey but well worth it. Had the Pollo Santa María and tried the Fetuccine Alfredo from the wife and were really good. 8/10."
Jeff Borrero Ruiz
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