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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)
"The pizza, meatballs, and Cacio e Pepe were all missing some magic."(2 Tips)
"excellent pizza, great atmosphere for outdoor dining"(13 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.
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
Excellent Vegetarian options. My husband and I eat here often and have never been disappointed. Excellent service. Never feel rushed!!!
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.
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!!!
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!
John LatshaFebruary 4, 2015The portabelllast mushroom sandwich was very good and the salad with honey and basil dressing was excellent!
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.
Amazing service! Sit in Melissa's section if you can! Not only will she guide you through the menu effortlessly her recommendations ROCK!!!
Christy CAugust 2, 2015Wow amazing food. Staff was extremely friendly. Some of the best Italian food I've had.
Vanessa DeaverJune 22, 2015The grilled salmon fettuccini is amazing, but if you don't like peas don't get it (:
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?
Great cocktails! Love the outdoor dining. Service was great.
The wedge salad with 24hour marinated flank steak is awesome!
Love this place. Everything is so good! Never disappoints!
We love sitting at the bar! Torian, Matt and Lynnsey are some of the best bartenders in St. Pete!
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.
KatJanuary 2, 2013Meatball Pizza was primo. Freshmade mozzerella, really had a nice smokyness to the sauce.
Kelly EdnaJune 19, 2011Try the fontina stuffed veal meatball sliders! Yum yum! Also lily is a great server!
Blackburn Investors RealtyJune 15, 2012Not a better place in Downtown St. Pete for a casual business meeting spot with great lunch options
- Just discovered the asparagus & crispy prosciutto pizza. Seriously good... Seriously.
Peter PepperApril 1, 2012Spinach salad with Pistacchio crusted salmon. May be the best salad of my life
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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.
Closed until 11:30 AM (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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