Bellissima Italian Mediterranean Restaurant

October 18, 2025

I celebrated my birthday at Bellissima and overall had a great experience. The surf and twist spaghetti my wife ordered was spectacular - possibly one of the best pastas we've had in Austin. The aroma of caramelized lemon with butter coming from the kitchen was incredible, and that flavor was perfectly reflected in the dish. The sun-dried tomatoes added an extraordinary depth of flavor. On my end, the Salmon Florentine was decent but lacked flavor - it didn't reach the level I would expect. The tiramisu was very good (and we appreciated the courtesy for my birthday), though it took over 10 minutes to arrive with the restaurant nearly empty. The atmosphere was beautiful - very welcoming, clean, and pleasant. It smelled fresh and looked lovely, perfect for enjoying a glass of wine. We noticed people dressed casually, which made it feel comfortable and approachable. A couple of areas for improvement: the service was somewhat lacking - we had to wait quite a bit on several occasions to get attended to. And I was surprised that they don't offer espresso. Despite these details, we would definitely return to try other pastas, especially after how incredible my wife's dish was.

January 18, 2026

My husband took me there for dinner to celebrate my birthday. The food was absolutely spectacular. The chicken was so tender you could cut it with a fork without any effort. The pasta was exquisite, bursting with flavor. But the customer service was the icing on the cake! Charlie, the waiter, was so kind and attentive to us the entire time. Very friendly. It's a pleasure that you have employees like him. Thank you so much. Excellent restaurant!

October 4, 2025

Great locally owned Italian restaurant. I have been twice and loved it both times. There's usually live music on Friday nights, if you're interested. The lasagna is to die for. Request an add-on of bolognese sauce poured over the top for a small upcharge. It makes it extra meaty and rich. The lasagna is a very generous portion. Only ate half of it and brought the rest home. The penne with spicy sausage is also really yummy. It has a creamy tomato sauce. Also a very large portion. Easy parking. Definitely recommend making a reservation if going at prime time Fri, Sat, Sun. Enjoy!

January 5, 2026

Friendly staff and was seated quickly. The food was wonderful and tasted fresh. They do provide complimentary bread, which was a nice suprise. Lastly, although my pizza was missing artichokes which should have been on, it was ultimately very delicious. I'd go back.

January 14, 2026

I felt warm while we were eating. The decor feels like I am in someone’s house. A big plus. I like the drapes. I enjoyed eating privately. The solitude of the booths was nice. Friendly and welcoming staff.