Bella Pizza & Pasta
Located at 2905 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212, Bella Pizza & Pasta is a delightful spot for those craving delicious Italian dishes with a true New York vibe. The restaurant serves a wide variety of mouth-watering pizzas, including the highly recommended Margarita pizza, which stands out for its classic simplicity. For those looking to explore more flavors, the "Best with Ham" pizza is another fan favorite, perfectly complementing the rich cheese sticks - a perfect appetizer to start your meal.
The menu also offers hearty Stromboli and fresh salads, with the Bella Special Stromboli being a top choice for many diners. Paired with a refreshing garden salad, this dish is packed with flavorful ingredients that leave a lasting impression. The friendly staff, such as Natalie, adds to the experience, providing exceptional service that combines efficiency with a welcoming attitude. Whether you prefer to engage in a friendly conversation with the staff or enjoy a quiet meal, the atmosphere allows you to choose your level of interaction.
Known for its generous portions, the pizza slices at Bella Pizza & Pasta are nearly the size of a small pizza, offering great value for the price. If you're in the mood for something extra, their wings are a popular choice, with options like medium spice for those who prefer milder flavors. The establishment’s ambiance, reminiscent of a classic New York pizza joint, makes it an inviting place for both locals and visitors to gather.
The overall experience at Bella Pizza & Pasta is defined by a combination of exceptional food, a friendly atmosphere, and attentive service, making it a must-visit for anyone in the Mesa area seeking an authentic Italian meal with a personal touch.
Bella Pizza & Pasta Reviews
Both the food and service were fantastic. Being from the east cost, this was so reminiscent of home. By far the best Italian food in the area ever. We will be back again very soon.
I ordered the Bella special Stromboli and the garden salad and was in heaven. Both had so many wonderful ingredients and both were so tasty. Natalie waited on me and was super friendly and efficient. I'll definitely be back!
Excellent food by proprietor Steven Fick. Lots of scratch made menu items, such as mozzarella sticks, fried zucchini, calamari and fried ravioli. Known for his chicken wings and specialty pizza! His sauce is excellent, making his entrees stand out. Perfect, NY thin pizza sold by the slice. Huge slices!
When you first walk in, it's very small and seems more like a pizza takeout place. Definitely not a cozy place for pasta, but we still wanted to remain open-minded as we saw someone mention the Alfredo was great. Sometimes ambiance isn't everything! Plus, we both had our minds on pasta and found this establishment via the Yelp App. To start, we ordered the fried zucchini and were off to a great start! Loved the breading and the ranch tasted like it was made in house. Before ordering entrees, I inquired if the cheese ravioli was made in house or not. The server advised they would check, and they advised it was not but they hand-bread if doing the fried ravioli. That made my mind up to pick the eggplant parm with spaghetti while my Yelp Bestie (Chelsey H.) did the Alfredo. The Alfredo was decent, but lacked the flavor of fresh cracked black pepper or Parmesan to give it a little extra pizazz that I'm used to. Additionally, the eggplant parm was mushy in the inside. Almost as if it was either frozen if making large batches to use later as some kitchens do, or was made with mushy eggplant/over cooked. Both dishes were not a do over for us, but we did end on a high note with the lemon mascarpone cake! Don't skip dessert if dining in. Overall, I landed with a 3.5 Stars so I'll rate 4 stars. Not a dud, but definitely not my destination in the future for pasta. I would love to try pizza when in the area as that seems to be their speciality! All the staff we interacted with were very friendly.
Good value and tasty food. The pizza slice are pretty much the size of a small pizza! The Margarita pizza is simply good and the Best with ham is good too. The cheese sticks are a good appetizer and you won't go wrong with just a slice of pizza and wings. We got the wings at medium and it was mild for us. The servers are super friendly and will have full conversations with you or leave you to eating if you so choose. Its a nice spot and will remind you of a New York pizza joint.