Austin's Favorite Italian — Family-Owned Since 2003

Where Every Meal
Tastes Like Home.

Handmade pasta rolled fresh daily. Wood-fired pizzas kissed by flame. Two decades of love, laughter, and authentic Italian flavors — right in the heart of Austin.

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4.9★ on Google
Family-Owned & Operated
Authentic Wood-Fired Oven
Fresh Local Ingredients

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20+
Years of Family Recipes
40+
Menu Items Made Fresh Daily
4.9★
Average Google Rating
1,200°
Wood-Fired Oven Temperature
Warm Italian restaurant dining room at Bella's Italian Kitchen Austin
Our Story

A Kitchen Born from Nonna's Recipe Book

In 2003, Marco and Isabella Conti left Calabria with one suitcase, two children, and a worn leather recipe book belonging to Nonna Bella. They opened a tiny trattoria on a corner in Austin — and never looked back.

Today, Bella's Italian Kitchen is a landmark of the Austin dining scene, beloved for its handmade pastas rolled fresh every morning, its roaring wood-fired oven imported from Naples, and its unwavering commitment to the flavors of the old country. Every plate is a love letter to where we came from.

Pasta rolled fresh every single morning

Our pasta team starts at 6am — by the time doors open, everything is perfect. No exceptions.

Authentic Neapolitan wood-fired oven imported from Naples

Our hand-built Ferrara oven reaches 1,200°F — the secret behind that perfect char and airy crust.

Local Texas ingredients, Italian soul

We partner with Hill Country farms for produce, while importing DOP-certified tomatoes, cheeses, and olive oils directly from Italy.

Private dining for parties up to 60 guests

Birthdays, anniversaries, rehearsal dinners — our private dining room is perfect for life's most important moments.

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Chef's Specials

Weekly Specials Worth Coming Back For

Every week our chef Marco personally selects the finest seasonal ingredients to create something you can only get right here, right now.

Sunday Supper

The Family Feast

Every Sunday we serve a set 4-course family-style meal for tables of 4+: antipasti, pasta, a whole-roasted secondi, and dolci. A true Sunday in southern Italy.

$49 per person
Happy Hour

Aperitivo Hour

Mon–Fri, 4–6pm. Half-price Aperol Spritz, Negroni, and house wines alongside complimentary cicchetti bites. A true Italian tradition in the heart of Austin.

50% off cocktails
Date Night

Candlelit for Two

Every Friday & Saturday, our romantic corner tables are reserved for couples. Enjoy a curated 3-course dinner with a bottle of Chianti Classico included.

$89 per couple
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A Feast for the Eyes

Elegant Italian pasta dish
Rustic pizza from wood-fired oven
Fine Italian dining atmosphere
Handmade pasta preparation in the kitchen
Wood-fired pizza coming out of the oven
Cozy warm restaurant interior at Bella's Italian Kitchen
Guest Reviews

What Austin Says About Bella's

4.9 from 1,400+ Google Reviews

"The Tagliatelle al Ragù made me cry — I'm not joking. It tasted exactly like my grandmother's in Bologna. After 20 years in Austin, I finally found a place that does Italian right."

SK
Sophia K.
South Congress, Austin

"We had our anniversary dinner here and it was absolutely magical. Candlelit table, incredible Osso Buco, a bottle of Barolo — the staff treated us like family. Already planning our return."

JM
James & Maria T.
West Lake Hills, Austin

"The Margherita pizza is hands-down the best in Texas. Perfect char, pillowy crust, that tomato sauce is something else. I drive from Cedar Park every other Friday and it's always worth it."

RL
Ryan L.
Cedar Park, TX
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Come Find Us in Austin

A table is always waiting. Stop by any night of the week or send us a message — we'd love to hear from you.

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Address
1204 South Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
Email
hello@bellasitaliankitchen.com
Hours
Mon – Thu11am – 10pm
Fri – Sat11am – 11pm
Sunday12pm – 9pm
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