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: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Bella Gelato & Pastries
Halal at Bella Gelato & Pastries
Bella Gelato & Pastries in Harrisonburg has 24 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mushroom Pappardelle, Chef's Choice Pizza and Pesto Verde. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Bella Gelato & Pastries
Bella Gelato & Pastries in Harrisonburg has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Marinated Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Bella Gelato & Pastries
Bella Gelato & Pastries in Harrisonburg has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Restless Moons Harrisonburger, House Green Salad and Marinated Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Bella Gelato & Pastries
Bella Gelato & Pastries in Harrisonburg has 7 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pesto Verde, Restless Moons Harrisonburger and House Green Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Bella Gelato & Pastries
Bella Gelato & Pastries in Harrisonburg has 30 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Zero Proof Mojito, Zero Proof Margarita and Basic City The 6th Lord IPA. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Bella Gelato & Pastries
Bella Gelato & Pastries in Harrisonburg has 43 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chef's Choice Pizza, Pesto Verde and Zero Proof Mojito. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Bella Gelato & Pastries
Bella Gelato & Pastries in Harrisonburg has 7 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mushroom Pappardelle, Restless Moons Harrisonburger and House Green Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Bella Gelato & Pastries
Bella Gelato & Pastries in Harrisonburg has 5 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Zero Proof Mojito, Blood Orange Paloma and House Green Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Bella Gelato & Pastries
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| The Don | 12.8 g | 84 g |
| Ring of Fire | 43.2 g | 67.4 g |
| Fire-Roasted Meatballs | 47.4 g | 58.3 g |
| Pasta Bolognese | 21.1 g | 56.9 g |
| Meatball Sandwich | 17 g | 47.9 g |
| Add White Anchovies | 60.1 g | 41.3 g |
| Sausage Pizza | 8.5 g | 32.4 g |
| Bella Bianca | 34.1 g | 28.8 g |
| House-Made Fresh Mozzarella Sandwich | 73.6 g | 28.7 g |
| Metropolitan | 51.4 g | 24.5 g |
| Chef's Choice Pizza | 22.1 g | 24.1 g |
| Sopressata | 48.5 g | 24 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
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: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, 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: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- Wood-Fired Sweet Potato Skewers - $8: sorghum molasses caramel, house slaw Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Fire-Roasted Meatballs - $14: local pork & beef, spicy marinara, shaved parmesan, basil
- House-Made Hearth Bread - $8.5: four slices with extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Marinated Olives - $7: mixed olives, citrus peel, garlic, herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Risotto Fritters - $9.5: filled with fennel sausage and mozzarella, tomato-herb sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- 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, Halal, 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: Vegetarian, Halal, 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, Halal, 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 Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- 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, Halal, Pescatarian
- Pesto Verde - $14.5: basil pesto, Castelvetrano olives, mozzarella, red onions Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach
- Sausage Pizza - $15.5: house fennel sausage, spicy marinara, caramelized onions, mozzarella
- Simple Cheese - $12.5: tomato puree, house mozzarella, extra-virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
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: Halal, 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tiramisu - $8: layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, cocoa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
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, Halal, 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, Halal, 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: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
- 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, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
- Bartender’s Special Cocktail Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Blue Mountain Full Nelson - $7: Afton, VA / 5.9% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, 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: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Blue Mountain Dark Hollow - $9: Afton, VA / 10.5% (8 oz. pour) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Port City Optimal Wit - $7: Alexandria, VA / 5% Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Restless Moons Harrisonburger - $7: Harrisonburg, VA / 5.3% Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- 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, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Zero Proof Amaretti Sour - $8.5: Lyre's Amaretti + Natalie's Natural Lemonade + lemon-lime soda Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Zero Proof Revolver - $8.5: Lyre's Coffee Originale + Lyre's American Malt + wide orange peel Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Add-ons
- Add White Anchovies - $3 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Add Prosciutto - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Bella Gelato & Pastries
- Is Bella Gelato & Pastries halal-friendly?
- Yes. Bella Gelato & Pastries has 24 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mushroom Pappardelle, Chef's Choice Pizza and Pesto Verde.
- What can I eat at Bella Gelato & Pastries on a halal diet?
- Mushroom Pappardelle, Chef's Choice Pizza and Pesto Verde carry the halal tag, out of 24 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Bella Gelato & Pastries have vegan options?
- Yes. 30 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Zero Proof Mojito and Zero Proof Margarita.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Bella Gelato & Pastries?
- The Don, at roughly 84g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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