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Bella Saratoga, Saratoga, CA

Bella Saratoga

4.7
4.7
2173 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 31 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
We are open for patio dining or pick up! You can order and pay through our website for pick up, or get delivery through DOORDASH, GRUBHUB and UBER EATS! Thank You for your support! Bella Saratoga! About our Restaurant. A romantic Victorian house with intimate indoor and outdoor dining in the heart of Saratoga Village. We feature bountiful portions of award winning pastas, the freshest fish, filet mignon, thin crust pizzas, and homemade deserts with fine wines and cocktails. Stop by for Lunch or weekend Brunch on the way to the Santa Cruz mountains or for dinner before the shows at Villa Montalvo, the Mountain Winery, or the Flint Center. Saratoga, the center of arts and culture, is conveniently located off Highway 85.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Californian, Organic
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (408) 741-5115
  • Website
    http://www.bellasaratoga.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    We offer catering services and customized menus based on your specific needs. Please call us to discuss.
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome private parties. A private room requires a minimum of 15 guests and same rules as banquets apply. See banquet description.
  • Location
    14503 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070
  • Area
    Saratoga
  • Cross Street
    Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    We feature live music for Sunday Brunch.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Appetizers

Served from 4: 00pm - 9: 30pm.

  • Bruschetta (Dinner)USD 9.00

    Garlic toast with fresh garlic, fresh diced tomatoes, and basil.

    • Artichoke (Dinner)USD 10.00

      Fresh artichoke served warm with roasted garlic aioli.

      • Soft Polenta and Sauteed Cremini Mushrooms (Dinner)USD 13.00

        With green onions in creamy demi-glaze sauce.

        • Caprese (Dinner)USD 13.00

          Fresh bufala mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil seasoned with salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

          • Fried Calamari (Dinner)USD 13.00

            Crispy seasoned calamari with homemade cocktail sauce.

            • Crab Cakes (Dinner)USD 16.00

              Pan seared blue lump crabmeat served with remoulade.

              • Chilled Prawns (Dinner)USD 14.00

                Served with red onions and avocado over a cilantro vinaigrette puree.

                • Steamed Mussels and Clams (Dinner)USD 15.00

                  Served in a garlic, butter, and white wine sauce.

                  • Carpaccio (Dinner)USD 12.00

                    Thinly-sliced peppercorn-crusted beef with arugula, capers, red onions, lemon, and parmesan drizzled with white truffle oile.

                    Soup and Salad

                    Served from 4: 00pm - 9: 30pm. For salad topped with bay shrimp or grilled chicken, add $3, with avocado, tomato and onion, add $2.

                    • Bella Salad (Dinner)

                      Crisp mixed baby greens with fresh tomato, mushrooms, toasted croutons, served with creamy Italian dressing.

                      • SmallUSD 9.00
                      • LargeUSD 12.00

                    • Caesar Salad (Dinner)

                      Chopped romaine lettuce with parmesan cheese, garlic croutons, served with classic caesar dressing.

                      • SmallUSD 9.00
                      • LargeUSD 12.00

                    • Gorgonzola Salad (Dinner)

                      Mixed baby greens with green apples, candied pecans, and gorgonzola cheese.

                      • SmallUSD 10.00
                      • LargeUSD 13.00

                    • Spinach Salad (Dinner)

                      Fresh spinach topped with toasted pine nuts, served with raspberry vinaigrette.

                      • SmallUSD 10.00
                      • LargeUSD 13.00

                    • Saratoga Arugula Salad (Dinner)USD 16.00

                      Crisp arugula served with tomatoes, olives, basil, parmesan and fresh mozzarella wedges, tossed in balsamic vinaigrette.

                      • Shellfish Salad (Dinner)USD 26.00

                        Fresh mixed greens with prawns, scallops, shrimp, crab, and gorgonzola cheese, served with vinaigrette dressing.

                        • Homemade Minestrone Soup (Dinner)

                          • CupUSD 5.00
                          • BowlUSD 7.00

                        Meats and Poultry Entrees

                        Served from 4: 00pm - 9: 30pm.

                        • Filet Saratoga (Dinner)USD 42.00

                          Filet mignon with grilled prawns and crimini mushrooms.

                          • Beef Angelo (Dinner)USD 38.00

                            Filet mignon on a bed of warm spinach with garlic mashed potatoes.

                            • Scaloppini Saratoga (Dinner)USD 28.00

                              Sauteed natural fed veal and prawns with mushrooms in demi-glaze sauce.

                              • Veal Piccata (Dinner)USD 26.00

                                Sauteed natural fed veal with capers, lemon butter, in a light lemon sauce.

                                • Lamb Chops (Dinner)USD 42.00

                                  Grilled lamb chops with chef's special sauce.

                                  • Pork Chops (Dinner)USD 30.00

                                    Grilled bone in pork chops topped with pitted cherries in brandy sauce.

                                    • Saltimbocca (Dinner)USD 24.00

                                      Free range chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto and mozzarella, with a mushroom cream sauce.

                                      • Chicken and Prawns Marsala (Dinner)USD 25.00

                                        Chicken breasts and prawns with crimini mushrooms and marsala wine.

                                        • Chicken Piccata (Dinner)USD 28.00

                                          Free range boneless half chicken roasted with capers and lemon butter sauce.

                                          Seafood Entrees

                                          Served from 4: 00pm - 9: 30pm.

                                          • Cioppino (Dinner)USD 29.00

                                            Assorted seafood and shellfish in a spicy fresh tomato sauce.

                                            • Petrale Sole (Dinner)USD 24.00

                                              Tender white fish with seedless grapes served with a lemon butter sauce.

                                              • Grilled Salmon (Dinner)USD 27.00

                                                Fresh wild caught salmon filet with jumbo prawns served with a lemon butter sauce.

                                                Pasta Entrees

                                                Served from 4: 00pm - 9: 30pm.

                                                • Salmon Ravioli (Dinner)USD 22.00

                                                  A blend of salmon, ricotta, and herbs, served in a creamy tomato-dill.

                                                  • Fettuccine Bianco (Dinner)USD 26.00

                                                    Prawns, scallops, and mushrooms in a white wine and cream sauce.

                                                    • Linguine Tuttumare (Dinner)USD 28.00

                                                      Mussels, clams, prawns, scallops, and white fish served with a tomato-basil sauce.

                                                      • Linguine and Clams (Dinner)USD 23.00

                                                        Fresh linguine with clams served in a light white wine.

                                                        • Lasagna (Dinner)USD 19.00

                                                          Our homemade bolognese sauce, baked with fresh pasta and cheese.

                                                          • Linguine Contadina (Dinner)USD 18.00

                                                            Sauteed chicken and roasted julienne vegetables served with a creamy alfredo sauce.

                                                            • Linguine Piquante (Dinner)USD 19.00

                                                              Fresh linguine, chicken, crimini mushrooms and olives served with a spicy red sauce.

                                                              • Linguine Bolognese (Dinner)USD 18.00

                                                                Fresh linguine served with bella saratoga's signature bolognese sauce.

                                                                • Eggplant Parmigiana (Dinner)USD 18.00

                                                                  Tender eggplant slices baked with mozzarella and served with marinara sauce.

                                                                  • Pasta Primavera (Dinner)USD 17.00

                                                                    Fettuccine served with roasted julienne vegetables in a garlic wine sauce.

                                                                    • Linguine di Capra (Dinner)USD 19.00

                                                                      Eggplant, roasted red peppers, Sun dried tomatoes, crimini mushrooms, and goat cheese in a light sauce.

                                                                      • Garlic Gnocchi al Pesto (Dinner)USD 18.00

                                                                        Handmade gnocchi served with bella saratoga's signature pesto sauce.

                                                                        • Risotto al Porcini (Dinner)USD 19.00

                                                                          Risotto rice served with porcini mushrooms and parmesan cheese.

                                                                          Last updated: 1 February 2022

                                                                          What 2,173 people are saying

                                                                          Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                          Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                          4.7
                                                                          4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                          • 4.7Food
                                                                          • 4.8Service
                                                                          • 4.6Ambience
                                                                          • 4.4Value

                                                                          Noise • Moderate

                                                                          Loved For

                                                                          • San Jose / Silicon Valley

                                                                            Italian

                                                                          Review summary

                                                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                          Bella Saratoga offers an "authentic Italian meal" in a charming Victorian setting, highlighted by "great tasting food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about standout dishes like the "salmon ravioli" and "lobster ravioli." The cozy ambiance and attentive staff make it a "favorite spot" for both casual and special occasions.

                                                                          2,173 Reviews

                                                                          1. Rod

                                                                            VIP

                                                                            San Francisco

                                                                            30 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            30 reviews

                                                                            Dined 1 day ago

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                            There definitely is a reason why this restaurant has withstood the test of time in upscale Saratoga. It might not be the fanciest place in town, nor is it the most expensive. However, the menu is simple yet offers a good selection of entrees. On a busy Valentine's night, entrees were served hot and timely, fresh warm rolls were plentiful, and service was excellent!

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                                                                          2. Dan

                                                                            VIP

                                                                            San Francisco

                                                                            15 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            15 reviews

                                                                            Dined 1 day ago

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            We had the petrole sole and pasta prevebara, both were execellent. and the service was fantastic

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                                                                          3. Cinde

                                                                            VIP

                                                                            San Francisco

                                                                            104 reviews

                                                                            4.0

                                                                            104 reviews

                                                                            Dined 1 day ago

                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 3
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            Because there was an added gratuity due to holiday, I don't feel the server was at his best. The busser was very good.

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                                                                          4. Dave

                                                                            VIP

                                                                            San Francisco

                                                                            15 reviews

                                                                            4.0

                                                                            15 reviews

                                                                            Dined 1 day ago

                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                            2. Food 3
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 3
                                                                            Bella Saratoga is a small Italian style restaurant in downtown Saratoga. The building is old, very very old. It was probably a house at some point. They have seating downstairs, upstairs and in the patio. The servers are great. They're friendly and attentive without being overbearing. The valentines menu is special with higher prices and an automatic 20% gratuity imposed on the bill. The food is good, but not great for this price point. We got the lasagna which was well cooked but somewhat lacking in flavor. I don't think it was significantly better than anything from a grocery store. The ribeye special was decent. The meat was well cooked and well seasoned, but it had tons of fat and was slightly chewy. The piece of meat was very thin, probably less than 16oz for $76 plus tax and tip. It was served with a few fingerling potatoes and some broccolini. Both vegetables were good but nothing special. Overall, it was a decent Valentine's Day meal but there are generally better options.

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                                                                          5. Georgia

                                                                            San Francisco

                                                                            9 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            9 reviews

                                                                            Dined on 8 February 2025

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            Our dinner at Bella was wonderful! The staff and our waiter were excellent! The food was delicious!

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                                                                          6. Stephen

                                                                            VIP

                                                                            San Francisco

                                                                            10 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            10 reviews

                                                                            Dined on 1 February 2025

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 4
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            Ben my man you make a wicked Espresso Martini. Thanks!

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                                                                          7. Michael

                                                                            San Francisco

                                                                            30 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            30 reviews

                                                                            Dined on 28 January 2025

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            Great food and very nice environment. Service was excellent! We had the caprese salad, Saltimbocca, Bolognese and Sole. Flavors were amazing, prepared well, spaced evenly with good pairing, etc. We will def go back often!

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                                                                          8. Devrim

                                                                            San Francisco

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            4.0

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            Dined on 25 January 2025

                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                            Great tasting food and very nice service. Music system can be more balanced area to area

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                                                                          9. Carmen Tam

                                                                            Central Coast

                                                                            13 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            13 reviews

                                                                            Dined on 20 January 2025

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            This is my favorite restaurant. We always find the food and service excellent and the ambience just right for family and friend get togethers.

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                                                                          10. patricia

                                                                            San Francisco

                                                                            4 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            4 reviews

                                                                            Dined on 18 January 2025

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            Wendy our server was excellent! Gold standard of customer service.

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                                                                          FAQs

                                                                          Bella Saratoga offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (408) 741-5115.

                                                                          Bella Saratoga is rated 4.7 stars by 2173 OpenTable diners.

                                                                          Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                          2 people
                                                                          7:00 pm
                                                                          Booked 31 times today

                                                                          Order delivery or takeout

                                                                          Google Map for Bella Saratoga

                                                                          14503 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070

                                                                          Dining areas

                                                                          Additional information

                                                                          • Cross Street
                                                                            Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd.
                                                                          • Area
                                                                            Saratoga
                                                                          • Hours of Operation
                                                                            Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                          • Price
                                                                            $30 and under
                                                                          • Cuisines
                                                                            Italian, Californian, Organic
                                                                          • Dining style
                                                                            Casual Elegant
                                                                          • Dress code
                                                                            Smart Casual
                                                                          • Parking details
                                                                            Street Parking
                                                                          • Payment Options
                                                                            AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                          • Entertainment
                                                                            We feature live music for Sunday Brunch.
                                                                          • Additional
                                                                            Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                          • Website
                                                                            http://www.bellasaratoga.com/
                                                                          • Phone number
                                                                            (408) 741-5115
                                                                          • Catering
                                                                            We offer catering services and customized menus based on your specific needs. Please call us to discuss.
                                                                          • Private party facilities
                                                                            We welcome private parties. A private room requires a minimum of 15 guests and same rules as banquets apply. See banquet description.

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