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Authentic Italian restaurant and pizzeria - Trattoria Bella Napoli, Sarasota, FL

Trattoria Bella Napoli

4.5 (104)
$30 and under
Italian
1551 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
## Trattoria Bella Napoli: A Taste of Italy in the Heart of Sarasota Trattoria Bella Napoli transports you to the heart of Italy with its authentic cuisine and warm, inviting atmosphere. This family-owned restaurant, nestled in downtown Sarasota, offers a delightful culinary journey through homemade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and classic Italian dishes. Step inside and be greeted by the aroma of fresh herbs and the gentle hum of conversation. The cozy ambiance, reminiscent of a traditional trattoria, sets the stage for a memorable dining experience. Start your culinary adventure with an array of delectable appetizers, like the Zucchina, a zucchini cream with zucchini chips, ricotta, and speck, or the Fichi, featuring fig jam, pancetta, pecorino cheese, and caramelized onions. For your main course, indulge in the restaurant's signature pizzas, crafted with the finest ingredients and cooked to perfection in a wood-fired oven. The Margherita, with its simple yet flavorful combination of tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmigiano, basil, and olive oil, is a classic choice. For a more adventurous palate, try the Carpaccio, topped with beef carpaccio, arugula, walnuts, and lemon oil. If you prefer pasta, Trattoria Bella Napoli offers

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 11:30–15:30 Tue–Thu, Sun 16:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:30
  • Phone number
    (941) 330-9200
  • Website
    https://www.trattoriabellanapoli.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Cesare
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate parties of up to 50 please call Diana Mattera at 9413309200.
  • Location
    1551 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 104 people are saying

Trattoria Bella Napoli reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Trattoria Bella Napoli offers an authentic taste of Italy with standout Neapolitan pizza, praised as "best pizza in Sarasota." Guests enjoy "excellent service" and "delicious" Italian dishes like eggplant Parmesan and pasta. While the ambiance can be noisy, the vibrant atmosphere and "friendly" staff make it a charming dining experience.
104 Reviews

  1. Melanie

    Vancouver2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Avoid the weekend it’s far too busy for them to cope

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  2. Sal VIP

    Tampa8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    our first dinner there, had a lunch which was great. the food is excellent, staff great, buzzing around, very attentive. Good food portions, good value for money.

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  3. MYRA

    Tampa23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Super noisy and there’s too much hustle and bustle. The food was very good overall even though our server never mentioned any specials(I overheard another server tell 2 men at another table). Would return there for lunch since dinner seems too chaotic.

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  4. Anthony

    New York City30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just the perfect night out. Great space and service but early is your best bet. Excellent menu and wine list. Reasonable too for Main St.

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  5. Debra

    New York City19 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Crowded restaurant inside and out. Ordered non-pizza items which probably was a mistake. Service was poor; waiter apologized, saying they were short staffed but one meal brought about 15 minutes before the others. Also long wait for the check.

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  6. Susan

    Tampa3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Short staffed. One waiter for about 12 tables. Pizza was soggy, bland and cold when it arrived. Unbelievably owner asked if we wanted plates when pizza arrived! Plates supplied were small bread plates. Overall food and service were extremely disappointing. Will not go back!

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  7. Axel VIP

    Tampa8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Loved the excellent pizza and would definitely go back for that. But, the soup was bland and the swordfish way overcooked, albeit presented with delicious accompaniments. The noise level inside was deafening, until a rude party of screamers finally left. Should have picked an outside table and stuck with the pizza.

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  8. Irene VIP

    Tampa91 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pizza, as always, was spectacular. The other dishes were great, too. And our server was so nice, efficient and bubbly! Our friends, who had never been there, loved it too!

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  9. Clare

    Tampa12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were directed to Bella Napoli by a friend from Italy who had eaten there twice in a week, he loved it so much. He was not wrong. The Italian bread brought to the table before the meal was delicious, finally, someone knows to add salt to bread. My husband said the eggplant parmesan was the best he ever tasted. I had the Pollo Alla Cacciatora, which was prepared with chicken thighs so it was better than what you get almost anywhere -the sauce was light and flavorful. We will be back for the pizza and the tris arancini (I love those rice balls). We will also be back for coffee and dessert as we were too full to eat another bite. Two thumbs way up for this little taste of Italy on Main Street!

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  10. Eric VIP

    Orlando38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely the best pizza in Sarasota. Just the right amount of leoparding, the crust was so light and airy and toppings delicious.

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FAQs

Trattoria Bella Napoli offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 330-9200.

Trattoria Bella Napoli is rated 4.5 stars by 104 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 18 times today
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1551 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 11:30–15:30 Tue–Thu, Sun 16:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Cesare
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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