Bella Brava – Italian
This spirited destination pulses with the energy of a sun-drenched Italian piazza, where the aroma of charred wood-fired crusts and slow-simmered sauces fills the air. Guests gather around rustic tables to share vibrant antipasti and silken, hand-rolled pastas, all while sipping crisp aperitivos in a space that balances modern elegance with a warm, neighborhood soul.
204, Beach Drive, Saint Petersburg, 33701 +1-598-833-9644 https://bellabrava.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: low-carb, gluten-free, nut-free, vegetarian, high-protein, keto, vegan, dairy-free, diabetic, sugar-free, pescatarian, mediterranean, plant-based, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, atkins, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, aip, low-fodmap, carnivore, raw-food, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Antipasti
- Housemade Focaccia - $4.99: Housemade focaccia bread. Option to add burrata with rosemary salt, roasted garlic & evoo for an additional charge. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Carpaccio - $18.99: Arugula, lemon oil, grana padano, crispy capers, lemon caper aioli. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Bean Hummus - $11.99: Rosemary white bean hummus, roasted peppers, castelvetrano olives, and crispy asiago grana flatbread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Trattoria Meatballs - $14.99: Pomodoro sauce, whipped ricotta, grana padano, garlic bread, torn basil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bella Bruschetta - $13.99: Goat cheese, fresh roma tomato, red onion, torn basil, evoo, grilled ciabatta. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Fritti - $17.99: Cherry peppers, shaved lemon, lemon caper aioli, pomodoro sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arancini - $10.99: Fontina, mozzarella, Grano Padano, Asiago crema, basil oil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whipped Ricotta & Smoked Prosciutto - $13.99: Mission fig conserva, grilled focaccia. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zuppa Del Giorno - $6.99: Soup of the day. Dietary tags: Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Misticanza Salad - $13.99: Romaine, radicchio, red onion, trattoria croutons, heirloom & grape tomato, grana padano, trattoria vinaigrette or honey basil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Trattoria Caesar Salad - $13.99: Romaine, tuscan kale, trattoria croutons, house Caesar dressing, grana padano. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Strawberry Burrata - $19.99: Fresh strawberries, arugula, toasted pistachio, fresh basil, cracked black pepper, strawberry white balsamic vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Insalate Gorgonzola - $15.99: Romaine radicchio, red onion, heirloom & grape tomato, crumbled Gorgonzola, creamy Gorgonzola dressing, crispy smoked prosciutto. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Chopped Salad - $19.99: Romaine, radicchio, arugula, artichoke, red onion, smoked provolone, giardiniera, genoa salami, heirloom & grape tomato, hot capicola, trattoria vinaigrette. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zuppa & Insalata - $10.99: Choice of house misticanza or Caesar salad with soup. Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Housemade Meatball Grinder - $15.99: Pomodoro sauce, fontina, pecorino Romano, torn basil, ciabatta. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Americano Burger - $22.99: American Wagyu, applewood bacon, American cheese, romaine, red onion, mayo, brioche bun. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Milanese - $17.99: Crispy Parmesan, breaded chicken, lemon caper aioli, grano padano, lemony arugula, ciabatta. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Grinder - $16.99: Cotto ham, Genoa salami, mortadella, hot capicola, smoked provolone, trattoria vinaigrette, romaine tomato, Calabrian chili mayo, ciabatta. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pesto Melt - $17.99: Grilled chicken, fontina, basil pesto aioli, romaine, red onion, honey basil vinaigrette, housemade focaccia. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mortadella & Burrata - $17.99: Pistachio pesto, Calabrian chili hot honey, ciabatta. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Housemade Pasta
- Crostata - $23.99: Gemelli pasta, pomodoro sauce, housemade sausage, mozzarella, pecorino, roasted pepper, chianti braised onion, asiago bread crust. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta Brava - $25.99: Radiatori pasta, grilled chicken, cotto ham, peas, roasted wild mushroom, asiago crema, grana padano. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cacio E Pepe - $15.99: Cracked tellicherry pepper, pecorino Romano, mafaldine pasta. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Truffle Pasta - $25.99: Gemelli pasta, roasted wild mushroom, black truffle crema, grana padano. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna Bolognese - $22.99: Bechamel pomodoro sauce, house bolognese, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, grana padano, torn basil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Tortellini - $28.99: North atlantic lobster, mascarpone, ricotta, lobster brandy cream sauce, lemon pangrattato. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Short Rib Ragu - $27.99: Mafaldine pasta, slow-braised short rib ragu, grana padano, Italian parsley. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calabrian Shrimp Scampi - $28.99: Spaghetti, American wild-caught shrimp, garlic, shallots, white wine, butter, Calabrian chili, Italian parsley. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach & Goat Cheese Ravioli - $23.99: Pistachio pesto crema, toasted pistachio, grana padano. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti & Meatballs - $23.99: Pomodoro sauce, grana padano, torn basil, garlic bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Four Cheese Gnocchi - $23.99: Pink vodka sauce, red pepper flake, house-made sausage, grana padano, torn basil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Stone-fired Pizza
- Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza - $20.99: Tomato sauce, cup n char pepperoni, Calabrian chili honey mozzarella, smoked provolone, pecorino Romano, fresh oregano, torn basil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alto Adige Pizza - $23.99: Smoked prosciutto, wild mushroom, red onion, fontina, rosemary. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Sicilian Pizza - $21.99: Tomato sauce, cup n char pepperoni, hot capicola, Genoa salami mozzarella, asiago, pecorino Romano, Calabrian chili, fresh oregano. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Four Cheese Pizza - $19.99: Mozzarella, fontina, taleggio, pecorino Romano, fried sage. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Margherita Pizza - $19.99: Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, pecorino romano, torn basil, fresh oregano. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizzetta & Insalata - $15.99: Lunch portion of any pizza with house misticanza or Caesar salad. Available at: lunch
Main Courses
- Trattoria Chicken Parmesan - $16.99: Smoked prosciutto, pomodoro sauce, fontina, pecorino Romano, Parmesan, radiatori with asiago crema or spaghetti pomodoro. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Parmesan Crusted Salmon - $27.99: Lemon caper gremolata, creamy asiago polenta, grilled broccolini, charred lemon. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Rollatini - $22.99: Grilled eggplant, roasted pepper, ricotta, chianti braised onion pomodoro, mozzarella, grana padano, torn basil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Herb Parmesan Frites - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Broccolini - $6.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creamy Asiago Polenta - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Menu Per Cani - $6.99: Unseasoned grilled burger patty for dogs. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Low-Sodium, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Cocktails
- Espresso Martini - $15.99: Skyy vanilla vodka, Borghetti espresso liqueur, brewed espresso.
- Margarita Diavolo - $15.99: Mezcal Xicala, Grand Marnier, lime Calabrian chili, simple.
- Italian 75 - $13.99: Gray whale gin, limoncello, and Zonin prosecco.
- Hugo Spritz - $14.99: St. Germaine, Zonin prosecco, lemon, soda, mint.
- Aperol Spritz - $14.99: Aperol, Thatcher's blood orange, Zonin Prosecco, orange bitters.
Beer
- Coors Light - $4.99
- Corona - $5.99
- Green Bench Sunshine City IPA - $6.99
- Moretti - $6.99
Restaurants near Bella Brava
- Doormet — Italian
- Flippers Pizzeria — Italian
- JOEY BROOKLYN'S FAMOUS PIZZA KITCHEN — Italian
- Angelo's Grill & Bar — Italian
- Fabrica Pizza — Italian
- Cappys Pizza — Italian
- Astra Pizza — Italian
- Tour de Pizza — Italian
- CEC Cafe — Italian
- Gigi's Italian Restaurant — Italian
- GIANNI'S — Italian
- Fazios Pizza and Subs — Italian