Bella Notte

3715 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington KY 40503 bellalexington.com (859) 245-1789

Cuisines and Dishes at Bella Notte:

Italian

Menu for Bella Notte

Appetizers

Fresh Caprese $5.00 - $10.00
fresh mozzarella with diced roma tomatoes, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar reduction "gluten-free"
Bella Original Bruschetta $6.00 - $12.00
three pieces of wood-fire charred peasant bread, two topped with basil pesto, diced roma tomatoes and fresh basil, one with warm gorgonzola
Original Fried Calamari $8.00 - $15.00
tender calamari, hand-breaded and quickly fried served with two of our homemade signature sauces, warm spicy marinara and chilled dill shallot sauce
Crispy Mozzarella $5.00 - $10.00
fresh mozzarella hand-breaded and quickly fried served with warm homemade marinara sauce
Wood-Fire Grilled Porta-Bella $6.00 - $12.00
balsamic marinated portabella mushroom, wood-fire grilled with marinated asparagus, parmesan and chilled dill shallot sauce "gluten-free"

Homemade Soup & Fresh Salads

Zuppa Di Giorno $4.00
today's homemade soup using the freshest ingredients
Original Salad Rustica $4.00
simply tasty and hearty! created by our own chef. celebration mix of fresh greens: a blend of frisee, baby red oak leaf, curly escarole, lolla rosa, green oak, mizuna, tango, tat soi and red kale, seasoned lightly with our own extra virgin olive oil from tuscany, natural sea salt (sel gris), a squeeze of fresh lemon, and topped with toasted walnuts "gluten-free". served with a side of our chef's homemade vinaigrette of the week.
Bella Original House Salad $4.00 - $7.00
mixed wild field greens, crisp romaine, roma tomatoes, sliced red onions, black olives and pepperoncini with your choice of vinaigrettes or dressings
Original Chopped Caesar Salad $4.00 - $7.00
chopped romaine tossed to order with parmesan dressing and garlic toasted croutons
Fresh Arugula Salad With Figs $7.00
parmesan lemon vinaigrette, goat cheese and spiced walnuts
Bella Original Fresh Salmon Salad $14.00
wood-fire grilled atlantic salmon served over wild field greens tossed with balsamic vinaigrette, diced roma tomatoes, pine nuts and gorgonzola cheese served with wood-fire grilled asparagus

Brick Oven Pizza

Bella Margherita $8.00
fresh mozzarella and marinated roma tomatoes with basil
BBQ Chicken $9.00
wood-fire grilled chicken with smoky barbecue sauce, red onions, mushrooms, smoked gouda and fresh cilantro
Bella Original Pizza $9.00
pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, red onions, black olives, mozzarella and provolone cheeses
Quattro Formaggio $8.00
white pizza with roasted garlic olive oil, asiago, mozzarella, provolone and armesan cheese

Wood - Fired Grill Specialties

Bella's Fresh Catch Of The Day
the freshest fish of the day, hand filleted and house marinated then wood-fire grilled and served with your choice of vegetable or side item "gluten-free"
Fresh Ahi Tuna $19.00
orange fennel marinated ahi tuna loin with arugula olive salad, grilled asparagus, spicy sun dried tomato agro dolce and basil vinaigrette "gluten-free"
Original Fresh Atlantic Salmon Oreganato $16.00
wood-fire grilled salmon fillet served with capers, oregano, garlic and fresh lemon juice served with green beans almandine "gluten-free"
Bella Original Chicken Marsala $13.00
two wood-fire grilled marinated chicken breasts with garlic parmesan whipped yukon gold potatoes and mushroom marsala cream sauce
Dry-Aged Black Angus New York Strip Steak
certified black angus beef dry-aged 26 days for tenderness and flavor, served with garlic parmesan whipped Yukon gold potatoes, wood-fire grilled asparagus and green peppercorn sauce
Marinated Pork Spiedini $19.00
naturally raised hand filleted pork loin marinated and lightly breaded served over roasted apples, walnuts and gorgonzola with green peppercorn sauce
Bella Original Pork Chop $15.00
hand butchered, house marinated white plains pork chop, grilled medium, with garlic parmesan whipped yukon gold potatoes and green peppercorn sauce
Bella Gourmet Kitchen Sink' Burger $9.00
the ultimate half-pound hamburger! wood-fire grilled half pound black angus beef hamburger with grilled pepper bacon, blue cheese mayo, original shaved crispy onions and smoky chipotle bbq sauce on a toasted focaccia roll with your choice of a vegetable or side item

Vegetables & Sides

Fresh Sauteed Broccoli $3.00
broccoli florets lightly sauteed with olive oil and parmesan, "gluten-free"
Fresh Grilled Asparagus $3.00
wood-fire grilled with olive oil and herbs served with grated parmesan, "gluten-free"
Original House Made Garlic Mashed Potatoes $3.00
yukon gold potatoes whipped with roasted garlic and parmesan. made fresh every day! "gluten-free"
Roasted Primavera Vegetables $3.00
seasonal vegetables marinated in olive oil and fresh herbs then wood-fire grilled, "gluten-free"
Green Beans Almandine $3.00
green beans "bella style", sauteed with roasted garlic and toasted almonds, "gluten-free"
Original Meatballs $3.00
veal and pork meatballs slowly simmered in herb marinara sauce
Marinated Olives Misto' $3.00
kalamata, greek and manzanilla olives marinated with roasted red peppers, toasted fennel seed, anchovy, chilis and herbs, "gluten-free"
Bella Grilled Sausage $3.00
sweet pork sausage link from our wood burning grill served with homemade marinara sauce, parmesan and fresh basil. bella original salad or chopped caesar salad with dinner entrees: $ 2.00

Bella Originals

Rosemary Roasted Tuscan Chicken $14.00 - $28.00
roasted half chicken marinated with rosemary and garlic served with garlic parmesan whipped potatoes "gluten-free"
Bella Linguini Fra Diavolo $17.00 - $29.00
tender calamari, sweet shrimp, atlantic salmon and little neck clams tossed with a spicy homemade tomato sauce with lemon juice and curly leaf parsley. becomes "gluten-free" when substituted with gluten-free pasta.
Penne La Bella $11.00 - $22.00
al dente penne pasta sauteed with asparagus batons and diced plum tomatoes in a creamy vodka sauce, finished with lemon juice and curly leaf parsley. add grilled chicken $ 4.00, add grilled shrimp $ 4.00. becomes "gluten-free" when substituted with gluten-free pasta.
Baked Rigatoni Romano $11.00 - $22.00
italian sausage sauteed with al dente rigatoni pasta, crushed red chilies, parmesan cheese and homemade tomato meat sauce baked with romano cheese
Penne Spinachi $13.00 - $26.00
fresh spinach, chopped walnuts and al dente penne pasta sauteed in a gorgonzola cream sauce. add grilled chicken $ 4.00, add grilled shrimp $ 4.00
Bella Ravioli $9.00 - $18.00
ricotta filled ravioli with your choice of three homemade signature sauces: tomato basil cream, parmesan alfredo or tomato meat sauce. add grilled chicken $ 4.00, add grilled shrimp $ 4.00
Aioli Di Aglio $8.00 - $16.00
al dente spaghetti with sauteed garlic, crushed red chili, curly leaf parsley and toasted bread crumbs seasoned with herbs, parmesan cheese and extra virgin olive oil. add grilled chicken $ 4.00, add grilled shrimp $ 4.00
Bella Original Aioli With Grilled Chicken $12.00 - $22.00
fresh broccoli, sun dried tomatoes, wood-fire grilled chicken and pine nuts sauteed with al dente penne pasta in a light butter sauce. to add chicken or shrimp to family portion: $ 7.00. becomes "gluten-free" when substituted with gluten-free pasta.
Bella Original Chocolate Souffle $12.00 - $22.00
the perfect way to end your meal-our signature chocolate souffle, intensely chocolate from its luscious liquid center out, served with vanilla creme anglaise. be sure to order ahead and allow 15 minutes for preparation!

Combination Platters

Taste Of Toscana $12.00
roasted chicken with garlic parmesan whipped potatoes and baked rigatoni crema
Taste Of Roma $13.00
bella lasagna with your choice of meat or marinara sauce and manicotti cacciatore

Specialty Pasta

Bella Original Chicken Parmesan $12.00 - $24.00
hand-breaded and lightly fried chicken breast with homemade marinara sauce and mozzarella provolone cheeses with al dente spaghetti marinara and fresh basil
Rigatoni Crema $9.00 - $18.00
al dente rigatoni pasta, Italian sausage and fresh mushrooms sauteed with toasted garlic in spicy parmesan cream
Manicotti $10.00 - $20.00
two ricotta herb filled manicotti pasta topped with tomato meat sauce and our signature homemade toasted garlic double cream sauce, slowly baked with a topping of mozzarella and provolone cheeses
Bella Original Lasagna $10.00 - $20.00
six layers of pasta and ricotta, topped with a blend of mozzarella and provolone cheese with your choice of three homemade signature sauces including herb marinara, basil pesto cream or tomato meat sauce
Penne Kalamata With Grilled Chicken $13.00 - $26.00
marinated wood-fire grilled chicken and chopped greek olives sauteed with al dente penne pasta in a light butter sauce with toasted pine nuts. becomes "gluten-free" when substituted with gluten-free pasta.
Penne Pesto $10.00 - $20.00
creamy basil pine nut pesto sauce with diced roma tomatoes and al dente penne pasta finished with grated parmesan and toasted pine nuts. add grilled chicken $4.00, add grilled shrimp $ 4.00
Penne Arrabiata $8.00 - $16.00
homemade marinara with crushed red chili flakes, chili infused olive oil and lemon juice sauteed with al dente penne pasta and fresh basil. add grilled chicken $4.00 "gluten-free", add grilled shrimp $4.00 "gluten-free". becomes "gluten-free" when substituted with gluten-free pasta.
Fettuccine Alfredo $10.00 - $20.00
our signature homemade toasted garlic double cream sauce with asiago and parmesan cheese with al dente fettuccine pasta, cracked black pepper and fresh basil. add grilled chicken $4.00, add grilled shrimp $ 4.00
Spaghetti $8.00 - $16.00
al dente spaghetti tossed with your choice of homemade marinara or tomato meat sauce with fresh basil. add meatballs $ 3.00, add grilled chicken $4.00 "gluten-free", add grilled sausage $ 3.00, add grilled shrimp $4.00 "gluten-free". becomes "gluten-free" when substituted with gluten-free pasta.

Bella Dolce

Our Signature Chocolate Souffle $6.00
Liquid Center chocolate souffle and a side of vanilla creme anglaise. please allow time, as your personal chocolate souffle is prepared to order
Profiteroles $6.00
pistachio creme puffs with espresso gelato, and a side of warm chocolate sauce
Tiramisu $5.00
espresso and brandy soaked ladyfingers, with sweet mascarpone cream mousse
Panna Cotta $5.00
vanilla custard, with macerated seasonal fruit, candied basil and honey balsamic reduction with your choice of chocolate or homemade milk caramel sauce
Mela Dolce $5.00
warm caramel apple tart with cinnamon and fresh vanilla gelato
Stagioni $6.00
an ultimate tasting of original chocolate desserts. a tasting of three of our most requested signature desserts, profiterole, due amanti chocolate pudding and marquise cioccolato
Creme Brulee $6.00
this classic custard inherits its' delicate flavor from the simple mixture of fresh cream and tahitian vanilla bean.
Sorbetto And Gelato $5.00
ask your server about today's flavors

After Dinner Cafe

Espresso $3.00
Cappuccino $4.00
hazelnut, tiramisu, white chocolate, amaretto, or chocolate biscotti
Cafe Latte $4.00
hazelnut, tiramisu, white e chocolate, amaretto, or chocolate biscotti
Nocciola $6.00
starbuck's verona blend with bailey's irish cream m and hazelnut liqueur, topped with fresh whipped cream
Starbucks Verona Coffee $2.00
bella's signature house blend

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May 25 2012

Bert B. via Yelp

Friendly service, delicious and perfectly prepared food, comfortable atmosphere. My wife had the diver scallops and they were absolutely amazing - tender,...read more
May 18 2012

Jamie M. via Yelp

My husband and I were on vacation this week to Lexington and the Kentucky Horse Park. We had an absolutely amazing time, but Bella Notte was the low note on...read more
Mar 20 2012

Frida K. via Yelp

It was near Valentine's Day when my husband and I went to dinner here. First impressions...I love the atmosphere. It has a beautiful and well stocked bar...read more
Apr 20 2009

lancegayhart via Citysearch

Lexington has no shortage of restaurants, yet Fridays always see a long wait time. I went last Friday around 6pm, after seeing a l...read more
Jul 26 2008

via Citysearch

I absolutely love this restaurant! I always ask to go here for a special dinner. The service is always top notch, the menu has a...read more
Dec 22 2007

dayvid via Citysearch

The atmosphere is very nice. The prices aren't that high and the service was good. Surfs Up! There is plenty of parking since the...read more

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