Bella Gelato & Pastries – Italian
The comforting aroma of wood-fired hearth bread and savory fire-roasted meatballs drifts through this inviting space, where artisanal craft meets the rustic warmth of an open flame. Diners can share plates of golden risotto fritters and smoky fingerling potatoes before diving into sandwiches layered with house-made fresh mozzarella, all while soaking in an atmosphere that feels both sophisticated and deeply soulful.
49 West Water Street, Harrisonburg VA 22801 https://bellalunawoodfired.com/bella-gelatoRating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, vegan, high-protein, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, plant-based, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, atkins, south-beach, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, zone, volumetrics, tlc, alkaline, aip, carnivore, renal, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its superb texture and rich flavors, guests rave about the authentic gelato, with many highlighting the Bourbon-toffee-espresso as a standout menu item. Reviewers consistently praise the super-friendly staff and welcoming service, often noting the added value of the popular frequent-user loyalty program. Praised for offering an exceptional dessert experience, diners appreciate the perfect balance of taste and quality that makes this a top destination for sweets.
Menu
Starters & Salads
- House Green Salad - $8.5: mixed greens, shaved market vegetables, house vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Caesar Salad - $9.5: crisp romaine, black pepper croutons, parmesan, shaved radishes, creamy Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- Wood-Fired Sweet Potato Skewers - $8: sorghum molasses caramel, house slaw Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Fire-Roasted Meatballs - $14: local pork & beef, spicy marinara, shaved parmesan, basil Dietary tags: High-Protein
- House-Made Hearth Bread - $8.5: four slices with extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Marinated Olives - $7: mixed olives, citrus peel, garlic, herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Risotto Fritters - $9.5: filled with fennel sausage and mozzarella, tomato-herb sauce
- Wood-Fired Fingerling Potatoes - $8: minced herbs and smoky garlic aioli Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
Hot Sandwiches
- House-Made Fresh Mozzarella Sandwich - $14.5: wood-fired focaccia, tomato jam, pesto, fresh basil, sea salt, served with mixed greens Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vinnie Madison - $12.5: wood-fired focaccia, sopressata, prosciutto, pickled red onion, herbed aioli, served with mixed greens
- Meatball Sandwich - $16: wood-fired focaccia, house-made beef & pork meatballs, marinara, provolone picante, served with mixed greens
Pizza
- Margherita - $14: tomato puree, house mozzarella, basil, extra-virgin olive oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Marinara - $10: tomato puree, garlic, oregano, extra virgin olive oil (dairy-free)
- Chef's Choice Pizza: daily special featuring local and seasonal ingredients Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Brooklyn - $14: spicy marinara, garlic, oregano, parmesan, mozzarella, provolone, red pepper flakes
- Ring of Fire - $16.5: house hot sauce, fennel sausage, roasted mushrooms, red onions, mozzarella
- Sopressata - $14: Italian style salami, tomato puree, mozzarella, oregano
- Prosciutto & Arugula - $15: prosciutto, tomato puree, mozzarella, arugula, parmesan
- The Don - $15.5: house beef & pork meatballs, tomato puree, mozzarella, oregano
- Bella Bianca - $15.5: roasted garlic puree, roasted mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pesto Verde - $14.5: basil pesto, Castelvetrano olives, mozzarella, red onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sausage Pizza - $15.5: house fennel sausage, spicy marinara, caramelized onions, mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Simple Cheese - $12.5: tomato puree, house mozzarella, extra-virgin olive oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach
Hand-Made Pastas
- Pasta Bolognese - $19.5: fettuccine, ground beef & pork, parsley, shaved parmesan
- Mushroom Pappardelle - $19.5: oyster mushrooms, shallots, garlic, thyme, cream, spinach, pappardelle pasta, parmesan Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
Dessert
- Bourbon Creme Caramel - $7: silky bourbon-vanilla custard with salted caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Chocolate Torte - $7: flourless, with almonds, chocolate sauce & orange-scented whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tiramisu - $8: layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, cocoa
Beverages
- Espresso Martini - $14
- Appalachian Coffee - $12: bourbon, honey & whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- The Staunton Coffee Co. Coffee - $3.5: regular or decaf Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Hot Tea - $3.5: ask for selection
- Pear Rosemary Smash - $12: Cirrus Vodka + Pear Puree + Fresh Lemon & Lime + Rosemary Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Blackberry Finn - $13: Tanqueray + Blackberry Shrub + Fresh Lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Honey Angelica - $13: Stoli + Benedictine + Cointreau + Honey + Lemon + Prosecco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- French Lemonade - $12: Stoli + St. Germain + Fresh Lemon + Grapefruit & Pink Peppercorn Syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Shagbark Manhattan - $16: Knob Creek Rye + Sweet Vermouth + Falling Bark Hickory Syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Basil Expatriate - $10: Gin + Grapefruit + Muddled Basil + Fresh Lemon & Lime + Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vanilla Old Fashioned - $14: Bulleit Bourbon + Orange + Vanilla + Bitters Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Metropolitan - $13: Vodka + Chambord + Cointreau + Fresh Lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- House Sangria - $10: Red or Rosé Wine + Brandy-Soaked Seasonal Fruit + Simple Syrup + Citrus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Italian Mimosa - $12: Prosecco + Orange Juice + Amaretto Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb
- Blood Orange Paloma - $10: Blood Orange + Thyme + Tequila + Lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Bartender’s Special Cocktail Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Blue Mountain Full Nelson - $7: Afton, VA / 5.9% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Brothers Hoptimization IPA - $7: Harrisonburg, VA / 7% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- South Street Satan's Pony - $7: Charlottesville, VA / 5.3% Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Blue Mountain Dark Hollow - $9: Afton, VA / 10.5% (8 oz. pour) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Port City Optimal Wit - $7: Alexandria, VA / 5% Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Restless Moons Harrisonburger - $7: Harrisonburg, VA / 5.3% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Parkway Flat Top Lager - $7: Salem, VA / 5.1% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Parkway Raven’s Roost Porter - $7: Salem, VA / 7.1% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Basic City The 6th Lord IPA - $7: Waynesboro, VA / 5.3% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Basic City Bask Double IPA - $9: Waynesboro, VA / 7.6% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Zero Proof Margarita - $8.5: Lyre's Agave Blanco + Lyre's Orange Sec + house-made sours + orange juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Zero Proof Spritz - $8.5: Lyre's Aperitif Rosso + Lyre's Italian Orange + lemonade + soda water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Zero Proof Hemingway - $8.5: Lyre's White Cane Spirit + fresh grapefruit and lime juice + luxardo cherry syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Zero Proof Mule - $8.5: Lyre's American Malt + ginger beer + lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Zero Proof Mojito - $8.5: Lyre's White Cane Spirit + fresh lime juice + muddled mint + soda water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Zero Proof Amaretti Sour - $8.5: Lyre's Amaretti + Natalie's Natural Lemonade + lemon-lime soda Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Zero Proof Revolver - $8.5: Lyre's Coffee Originale + Lyre's American Malt + wide orange peel Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Add-ons
- Add White Anchovies - $3 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Add Prosciutto - $3 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
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