Usually good, but just got hit with a bad dinner and for their prices that’s too hard to swallow. The portions were smaller, the penne vodka was so bland and there was barely any penne. Ordered Alfredo and got carbonara with ham. The Manager in there is always nice, but unfortunately the food wasn’t.
Lawrence Khoury
First time at this restaurant. Was kind of surprised as the outside didn’t reveal the lovely interior of the restaurant as it was kind of a plain looking sign. Great bar area if you’re looking to stop by for a drink. They also seem to have a lovely and extensive wine selection. Was looking for an Italian eatery and fell on this place. We were warmly greeted and seated at our table. Our waiter Yassine was excellent. He had a smile the entire time and was kind and efficient and really knew the menu choices. His recommendations were spot on. The zucchini chips and calamari starters were generously sized and delicious. My ribeye steak was perfectly prepared and the seafood risotto was amazing as was the chicken parm. All portions were generous. A nice evening that went on without any issues. Would go back.
Allen “jiG3” Simoneau
The food is great in the presentation makes it look like art definitely recommend
Melannie Cuzzi
Hadi was an amazing server checking in on us multiple times! We ordered the Bruschetta, A8 Wagyu 16oz, Salmon & Scallop Medallions, Lemon Shortcake off the Mother’s day menu. All delicious. The drinks (espresso martini, raspberry lemon drop) were just right, strong enough without being bitter, and everything was cooked to perfection. Wagyu was nice, soft, and flavorful despite not being A5. The dessert was not too sweet which was perfect to end the night. Everything was well priced considering the quality and portions. Despite being busy, service was prompt and everything came out hot. Thanks so much!
Britney Macedo
Love this place ! Staff are very friendly. Food is always amazing. 10/10
Damian Garcia
So yummy. The restaurant reminded me of NYC. The bread is fresh and made for the table. The pasta was delicious too, great local authentic Italian restaurant, a must.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House or Classic Caesar Salad
OMAR O. CALDERON
Very good service and food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Victor Brunell
The food was delicious and the service was great. For me, that's a 5 star review. I will say I do see why other people in these reviews are calling out the interior of the restaurant. It is a little weird and doesn't match the quality of the food and service. It feels like they maybe bought what was previously a lower quality restaurant and quickly converted the interior to something reasonable, and started serving high quality food out of it. Just needs a bit of work, maybe a renovation. But if you're going for good Italian food with good service, check this place out.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Miller
The apps were good along with the sides. The ribeye was ordered mid rare and came out well done. The waitress asked if it was cooked properly but it was too dark in the restaurant to see. I could have sent it back but have done that in the past and have got the next steak has come out raw. The ribeye was so thin it should have been less than two minutes per side. My wife ordered the branzino which was also overcooked. Maybe a bad night for the chef.
Our experience at Bella Tuscany was wonderful! My mother and I enjoyed the scallops, New York strip, and clam pasta. She especially loved how fresh the pasta tasted and appreciated the generous amount of clams. The atmosphere was calm and relaxing, and the service was top-notch. Our waiter gave excellent wine recommendations, which added to the meal. While the food was delicious, it didn’t quite stand out given the price. That said, it was still an overall great dining experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Gerry Stewart
It was the worst spaghetti I have ever had in my life, plain simple, no spices. It tasted like it came out of a can of Chef Boyardee. I would never go back there for anything else.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
C J
You know the saying “you only get one chance to make a good first impression?” Well, not a good first impression. We’ve been to their Windermere location and really enjoyed it! However, the Ocoee location is not as nice. The interior seems thrown together with very weird slick black stretchy covers on the chairs.
It was us a party of 2, a large party of 12, and 3 people at bar area. Too much for one lone server. Felt so sorry for this girl. She was definitely cool under fire.
We went for lunch as we were in area for errands and had already been to Windermere location. There was one employee and she was amazing, doing the absolutely best she could under the circumstances. She was the hostess, server, bartender, cleaning tables, filling drink glasses — EVERYTHING! There was one chef in kitchen too!!! Lunch took 1 hour 45 minutes.
Ordered their stuffed mushroom appetizer — 3 stuffed small mushrooms for $17! The cheese was burnt and would not recommend getting these, not only for outrageous cost, but because stuffing was just cheese. I did mention to server and she was kind enough to remove from our bill.
I had ordered the mushroom ravioli at their Windermere location, so ordered it again. Sauce was a little runny but overall good.
Husband ordered the Cesar Wedge Salad and different than Windemere. Today it was whole loose romaine leaves put in a bowl with bacon, skimpy dressing and prepackaged croutons. Not the same! Husband ordered chicken parm for lunch and it was HUGE. He said it was ok, but would not order again.
We both ordered their iced tea which is uniquely served. Husband’s turned cloudy after it was poured over ice but did not do this at Windemere when he ordered this item. Don’t understand but may have had something to do with the Ocoee water???
Also don’t think their focaccia is made at this location. It was mouth watering at Windemere.
Towards to end of our meal, a couple at the bar said they had to go and couldn’t wait any longer.
We didn’t stay for dessert because server was so busy. Hats off to our hostess/server/bartender and the chef in kitchen!! They deserve 10 stars! But we will not return to this location. Do yourself a favor and head to the Windemere location. Much better service and ambiance.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 5
Janet Binnachio
Great food, service and atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charles Roper
We had a wonderful meal with our out of town friends. We all ordered different dishes and everything was lovely.
Delicious food, authentic Italian.
Usually good, but just got hit with a bad dinner and for their prices that’s too hard to swallow. The portions were smaller, the penne vodka was so bland and there was barely any penne. Ordered Alfredo and got carbonara with ham. The Manager in there is always nice, but unfortunately the food wasn’t.
First time at this restaurant. Was kind of surprised as the outside didn’t reveal the lovely interior of the restaurant as it was kind of a plain looking sign. Great bar area if you’re looking to stop by for a drink. They also seem to have a lovely and extensive wine selection. Was looking for an Italian eatery and fell on this place. We were warmly greeted and seated at our table. Our waiter Yassine was excellent. He had a smile the entire time and was kind and efficient and really knew the menu choices. His recommendations were spot on. The zucchini chips and calamari starters were generously sized and delicious. My ribeye steak was perfectly prepared and the seafood risotto was amazing as was the chicken parm. All portions were generous. A nice evening that went on without any issues. Would go back.
The food is great in the presentation makes it look like art definitely recommend
Hadi was an amazing server checking in on us multiple times! We ordered the Bruschetta, A8 Wagyu 16oz, Salmon & Scallop Medallions, Lemon Shortcake off the Mother’s day menu. All delicious. The drinks (espresso martini, raspberry lemon drop) were just right, strong enough without being bitter, and everything was cooked to perfection. Wagyu was nice, soft, and flavorful despite not being A5. The dessert was not too sweet which was perfect to end the night. Everything was well priced considering the quality and portions. Despite being busy, service was prompt and everything came out hot. Thanks so much!
Love this place ! Staff are very friendly. Food is always amazing. 10/10
So yummy. The restaurant reminded me of NYC. The bread is fresh and made for the table. The pasta was delicious too, great local authentic Italian restaurant, a must.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House or Classic Caesar Salad
Very good service and food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was delicious and the service was great. For me, that's a 5 star review. I will say I do see why other people in these reviews are calling out the interior of the restaurant. It is a little weird and doesn't match the quality of the food and service. It feels like they maybe bought what was previously a lower quality restaurant and quickly converted the interior to something reasonable, and started serving high quality food out of it. Just needs a bit of work, maybe a renovation. But if you're going for good Italian food with good service, check this place out.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
The apps were good along with the sides. The ribeye was ordered mid rare and came out well done. The waitress asked if it was cooked properly but it was too dark in the restaurant to see. I could have sent it back but have done that in the past and have got the next steak has come out raw. The ribeye was so thin it should have been less than two minutes per side. My wife ordered the branzino which was also overcooked. Maybe a bad night for the chef.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
Our experience at Bella Tuscany was wonderful! My mother and I enjoyed the scallops, New York strip, and clam pasta. She especially loved how fresh the pasta tasted and appreciated the generous amount of clams. The atmosphere was calm and relaxing, and the service was top-notch. Our waiter gave excellent wine recommendations, which added to the meal. While the food was delicious, it didn’t quite stand out given the price. That said, it was still an overall great dining experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
It was the worst spaghetti I have ever had in my life, plain simple, no spices. It tasted like it came out of a can of Chef Boyardee. I would never go back there for anything else.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
You know the saying “you only get one chance to make a good first impression?” Well, not a good first impression. We’ve been to their Windermere location and really enjoyed it! However, the Ocoee location is not as nice. The interior seems thrown together with very weird slick black stretchy covers on the chairs.
It was us a party of 2, a large party of 12, and 3 people at bar area. Too much for one lone server. Felt so sorry for this girl. She was definitely cool under fire.
We went for lunch as we were in area for errands and had already been to Windermere location. There was one employee and she was amazing, doing the absolutely best she could under the circumstances. She was the hostess, server, bartender, cleaning tables, filling drink glasses — EVERYTHING! There was one chef in kitchen too!!! Lunch took 1 hour 45 minutes.
Ordered their stuffed mushroom appetizer — 3 stuffed small mushrooms for $17! The cheese was burnt and would not recommend getting these, not only for outrageous cost, but because stuffing was just cheese. I did mention to server and she was kind enough to remove from our bill.
I had ordered the mushroom ravioli at their Windermere location, so ordered it again. Sauce was a little runny but overall good.
Husband ordered the Cesar Wedge Salad and different than Windemere. Today it was whole loose romaine leaves put in a bowl with bacon, skimpy dressing and prepackaged croutons. Not the same! Husband ordered chicken parm for lunch and it was HUGE. He said it was ok, but would not order again.
We both ordered their iced tea which is uniquely served. Husband’s turned cloudy after it was poured over ice but did not do this at Windemere when he ordered this item. Don’t understand but may have had something to do with the Ocoee water???
Also don’t think their focaccia is made at this location. It was mouth watering at Windemere.
Towards to end of our meal, a couple at the bar said they had to go and couldn’t wait any longer.
We didn’t stay for dessert because server was so busy. Hats off to our hostess/server/bartender and the chef in kitchen!! They deserve 10 stars! But we will not return to this location. Do yourself a favor and head to the Windemere location. Much better service and ambiance.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great food, service and atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a wonderful meal with our out of town friends. We all ordered different dishes and everything was lovely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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