Bella Italia

Christine Bruns

Great service, nice menu selection. Each table receives bread sticks and a salad, with individual servings of dressing. The chicken parm tasted great. No kid's menu, but accommodated with a child size portion/price. Loved the meal.

April McNicholas

The all beef lasagna was excellent. So good. Great breadsticks & salad. Wonderful customer service. The servings were generous. I will definitely come again.

Very nice restaurant. We were sad to hear when the location in eureka closed years ago. Sadly we had no good places for Italian food close by. Fortunately we found that he reopened down here a few years ago. Great food as always. A bit pricier than elsewhere, but definitely worth it. Great place for special occasions.

My wife and I are currently driving up the coast for vacation and stumbled upon this place. At first, we were skeptical due to the 3.5 stars but decided to go after looking at google. The outside does not do the interior any justice. Inside is peaceful and quiet (at least for lunch) and is more elegant than what I expected. The service was decent nothing crazy special or horrible. The server was nice and greeted us quickly. As far as the food, it was beyond any expectations I had. My wife and I ordered the toasted chicken ravioli (excellent), house salad (as expected) and the chicken parm (tastes like grandma used to make). We split everything but when they brought the chicken parm, we thought it was two different orders based on the amount we had gotten. The portions were good and everything was hot/fresh. Overall, we finished everything leaving the plates empty. We will be coming back!

Just had a wonderful dinner with a group of 6 at Bella Italia. Wonderful service, yummy pizza, calzones, salads and beer / wine selection. Everyone was very happy with the food and service. The owner’s sister works here and also came to our table to make sure we were happy with our dinner. We couldn’t have been happier. We come to Fortuna once a year and look forward to coming back.

We ordered from door dash and it was delicious! We had the spinach dip and chicken calzone. The dough was perfectly cooked and held up well. Tasty flavors. Food got to us in about 45 to hydesville is not bad. Definitely will be ordering again!

A very nice dining option in Fortuna. Good variety to the menu. I appreciate the choices for hearty meal-sized salads. Excellent wine list and many choices of beer on tap. Clean and crisp interior. Nice location for date night. My husband and I will return!

Great Traditional Italian cuisine. Warm fresh bread with vinegar and olive oil was immediately placed onto the white linen tablecloth as we sat down. A perfect house salad was brought with our calamari appetizer. My girlfriend and I both had lasagna and it was just right. The lovely owner and chef Daniel came out to say hello and sit and talk for a minute-we thanked him for such a great meal. I will come back soon and try a seafood pasta entree!!

We came in on Halloween shortly before they were supposed to close and the manager (owner?) left his staff with kids go home and picked up the slack. And we still had great service and the wine recommendation was spot on.

It was lovely. The bread sticks fresh and first thing. Then a crisp and simple salad. With amazing drinks and to top it off with shrimp alfredo and a porterhouse stake it really couldn't of been better. If I could give 10 stars I would. The waiter was very attentive and friendly. Perfect honeymoon dinner place.

We stumbled upon this place because we were putting gas next door and were starving… SO glad we gave it a try! Food and service were great, and it was clean and nice inside. I wish they’d update the outside so it reflected the quality of the restaurant, because from just looking at it we wouldn’t have given it a try. Kids loved their pizza and pastas… we loved the chicken piccata and chicken Marsala. Breadsticks were great. Salads were also fresh and yum! Definitely recommend!

The food was amazing. We had a pepperoni pizza and a chicken pesto. The price was higher than expected, but after eating half the pizza, I figured it was underpiced for the quality. Just passing through, but I would recommend this over the fast food pizza.

arlonna

We came in on Halloween shortly before they were supposed to close and the manager (owner?) left his staff with kids go home and picked up the slack. And we still had great service and the wine recommendation was spot on.

brian vaughan

Great Traditional Italian cuisine. Warm fresh bread with vinegar and olive oil was immediately placed onto the white linen tablecloth as we sat down. A perfect house salad was brought with our calamari appetizer. My girlfriend and I both had lasagna and it was just right. The lovely owner and chef Daniel came out to say hello and sit and talk for a minute-we thanked him for such a great meal. I will come back soon and try a seafood pasta entree!!

Krystal Matlock

It was lovely. The bread sticks fresh and first thing. Then a crisp and simple salad. With amazing drinks and to top it off with shrimp alfredo and a porterhouse stake it really couldn't of been better. If I could give 10 stars I would. The waiter was very attentive and friendly. Perfect honeymoon dinner place.

Michael Ditto

Very nice restaurant. We were sad to hear when the location in eureka closed years ago. Sadly we had no good places for Italian food close by. Fortunately we found that he reopened down here a few years ago. Great food as always. A bit pricier than elsewhere, but definitely worth it. Great place for special occasions.

Kay Dun

We stumbled upon this place because we were putting gas next door and were starving… SO glad we gave it a try! Food and service were great, and it was clean and nice inside. I wish they’d update the outside so it reflected the quality of the restaurant, because from just looking at it we wouldn’t have given it a try. Kids loved their pizza and pastas… we loved the chicken piccata and chicken Marsala. Breadsticks were great. Salads were also fresh and yum! Definitely recommend!

Jeromy Ozaeta

The food was amazing. We had a pepperoni pizza and a chicken pesto. The price was higher than expected, but after eating half the pizza, I figured it was underpiced for the quality. Just passing through, but I would recommend this over the fast food pizza.

Renee M.

Just had a wonderful dinner with a group of 6 at Bella Italia. Wonderful service, yummy pizza, calzones, salads and beer / wine selection. Everyone was very happy with the food and service. The owner’s sister works here and also came to our table to make sure we were happy with our dinner. We couldn’t have been happier. We come to Fortuna once a year and look forward to coming back.

Jude Franks

My wife and I are currently driving up the coast for vacation and stumbled upon this place. At first, we were skeptical due to the 3.5 stars but decided to go after looking at google. The outside does not do the interior any justice. Inside is peaceful and quiet (at least for lunch) and is more elegant than what I expected. The service was decent nothing crazy special or horrible. The server was nice and greeted us quickly. As far as the food, it was beyond any expectations I had. My wife and I ordered the toasted chicken ravioli (excellent), house salad (as expected) and the chicken parm (tastes like grandma used to make). We split everything but when they brought the chicken parm, we thought it was two different orders based on the amount we had gotten. The portions were good and everything was hot/fresh. Overall, we finished everything leaving the plates empty. We will be coming back!

Leah Harden

We ordered from door dash and it was delicious! We had the spinach dip and chicken calzone. The dough was perfectly cooked and held up well. Tasty flavors. Food got to us in about 45 to hydesville is not bad. Definitely will be ordering again!

The food was good but the waitress didn’t inform us that the ceasar dressing was up charge for $1:50 from any other because it came from the kitchen. Whoever heard of that? But I guess I live and learn everyday. 🥲😭

Kunthea Karr

The food was good but the waitress didn’t inform us that the ceasar dressing was up charge for $1:50 from any other because it came from the kitchen. Whoever heard of that? But I guess I live and learn everyday. 🥲😭

Went for the first time last night. Food was good, solid good. I had the sole and my husband had the lasagna. Portions were good, towards generous. Good flavor and cooked perfectly. Clean and relaxing atmosphere. Salad dressings are all house-made. I would prefer bread over a breadstick but, hey, that's just me. Adequately staffed. Aromas outside were awesome and drew us in. Will go again.

Jonni M

Went for the first time last night. Food was good, solid good. I had the sole and my husband had the lasagna. Portions were good, towards generous. Good flavor and cooked perfectly. Clean and relaxing atmosphere. Salad dressings are all house-made. I would prefer bread over a breadstick but, hey, that's just me. Adequately staffed. Aromas outside were awesome and drew us in. Will go again.

Billy C69

The Marinara sauce is the best we ever had period! The cook didn’t like that we requested a meatless sauce but made it anyway! Only been there once last year and are going back today for more today on our way back to Oregon. A must stop for us every trip back from California to home in Oregon!

I had the shrimp scampi which comes with veggies and mashed potatoes, it also includes a side salad and bread sticks. I thought the sauce with the scampi was pretty good, I like garlic and this was definitely garlicy in a good way. I did feel that the veggies were lukewarm, so not sure if it was thrown in the microwave or what. I thought (and just my personal preference) that the garden salad should come with shredded cheese instead of Parm, Parm is more for Cesar salad but again just my preference. My server was an absolute sweetheart, she was very friendly and always checked in on me. The wait time was not long for the food. The price is about average nowadays, I was by myself and spent about $30 and didn't get a soft drink. The only other comment I'd make was while the cooks and everyone seemed to be having a good time (which I am 100% for) they were loud. I mean non stop talking, and pretty loud. I'm glad they get to work and have a nice Convo but I honestly don't need to hear it the entire time I'm trying to enjoy my meal. Not sure if there was a manager because nobody asked them to maybe lower their voices but that would be my suggestion. Inside voices lol.. I'll probably eat here again, overall it was pretty good food, not bad.

Jackie Maldonado

I had the shrimp scampi which comes with veggies and mashed potatoes, it also includes a side salad and bread sticks. I thought the sauce with the scampi was pretty good, I like garlic and this was definitely garlicy in a good way. I did feel that the veggies were lukewarm, so not sure if it was thrown in the microwave or what. I thought (and just my personal preference) that the garden salad should come with shredded cheese instead of Parm, Parm is more for Cesar salad but again just my preference. My server was an absolute sweetheart, she was very friendly and always checked in on me. The wait time was not long for the food. The price is about average nowadays, I was by myself and spent about $30 and didn't get a soft drink. The only other comment I'd make was while the cooks and everyone seemed to be having a good time (which I am 100% for) they were loud. I mean non stop talking, and pretty loud. I'm glad they get to work and have a nice Convo but I honestly don't need to hear it the entire time I'm trying to enjoy my meal. Not sure if there was a manager because nobody asked them to maybe lower their voices but that would be my suggestion. Inside voices lol.. I'll probably eat here again, overall it was pretty good food, not bad.

While presentation was ok, Food was tasteless, and watery. (See pictures) tastes like watered down tomato paste. The noodles were undercooked. The entire meal was a waste. (besides the spring salad mix -that you can pick up at any store) Even the bread sticks appeared and taste like the pre made and frozen kind (also tasteless) with some grease dumped on top. The sandwich had tiny meatballs and no flavor too. In no way is this anything Italian, but rather discusting food. When I told the waitress she claimed she would have fixed it sooner, and still charged us, even though we told her the food was inedible- plus it would have been kind of hard to fix the entire sauce they use. It was just gross. Also* masks are still a requirement here, and the kitchen staff had absolutely none.

Katherine Jauernig

While presentation was ok, Food was tasteless, and watery. (See pictures) tastes like watered down tomato paste. The noodles were undercooked. The entire meal was a waste. (besides the spring salad mix -that you can pick up at any store) Even the bread sticks appeared and taste like the pre made and frozen kind (also tasteless) with some grease dumped on top. The sandwich had tiny meatballs and no flavor too. In no way is this anything Italian, but rather discusting food. When I told the waitress she claimed she would have fixed it sooner, and still charged us, even though we told her the food was inedible- plus it would have been kind of hard to fix the entire sauce they use. It was just gross. Also* masks are still a requirement here, and the kitchen staff had absolutely none.