PRIMI PIATTI fresh SALAD & SOUP

SINGLE / FAMILY

9/17 FRIED CALAMARI ORIGINAL CHOPPED

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hand breaded & served w/ warm CAESAR SALAD
marinara, dill shallot & chipotle aioli chopped romaine tossed to order
w/ parmesan dressing, shaved parmesan
7/13 FRESH MOZZARELLA FRITTO & garlic toasted croutons

hand breaded fior di latte mozzarella
w/ warm marinara sauce 5/9 BELLA ORIGINAL HOUSE SALAD
fresh chopped lettuce, roma tomatoes,
7/13 ZUCCHINI FRITT0 sliced red onions, garlic toasted croutons,
fresh zucchini “fries” w/ chipotle aioli kalamata olives & pepperoncini
w/ signature balsamic vinaigrette
10/19 FRITTO MISTO
combination of fried calamari, fior di latte 14 WOOD GRILLED SALMON SALAD
& zucchini “fries” w/ dill shallot, fresh lettuces w/ roma tomatoes, grilled
chipotle aioli & marinara sauces asparagus, gorgonzola, pine nuts & our
signature balsamic vinaigrette
7/13 FRESH CAPRESE
fresh fior di latte mozzarella HOMEMADE SEASONAL SOUPS
w/ diced roma tomatoes, fresh basil, ask about today’s selection!
evoo & balsamic vinegar reduction cup 4 / bowl 6

7/13 BELLA ORIGINAL BRUSCHETTA

three pieces of wood fire charred peasant
bread, two topped w/ basil pesto,
wood-fire PIZZA
diced roma tomatoes & fresh basil,
one w/ warm gorgonzola 12 BELLA ORIGINAL
tomato sauce, sopressata, homemade
ANTIPASTO market price chicken apricot sausage, mushrooms,
selection of artisan charcuterie & wood fire grilled peppers & red
vegetables, w/ wood fire grilled ciabatta onions, Kalamata olives, mozzarella
& provolone cheese

13 PARMA
toasted garlic panna sauce, La Quercia
prosciutto, asparagus, shaved garlic,
young arugula, evoo, shaved parmesan

10 TUSCAN VEGETABLE
spicy arrabiata sauce, roasted garlic,
broccoli, wood fire grilled peppers & red
onions, roasted tomatoes, Kalamata olives,
fresh basil, shaved parmesan

9 MARGHERITA
tomato sauce, fior di latte, fresh basil

please ask your server for our gluten-free menu

Potential allergens such as nuts and seafood are prepared in this restaurant.
Please inform your server of any allergies or concerns you may have.
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m arket price FRESH CATCH FILET MIGNON 25.95
always fresh, cut in-house, 8 ounce in-house butchered center
grilled or signature spice blackened cut beef tenderloin, grilled or signature
w/ choice of side spice blackened w/ crushed potatoes

18.95 SALMON PETIT FILET SAMPLER 18.95

always fresh, cut in-house, grilled
or signature spice blackened w/ choice
of fresh vegetables or crushed potatoes
19.95 SALMON OREGANATO
grilled w/ capers, garlic,
4 ounce in-house butchered beef tenderloin,
grilled or signature spice blackened
w/ grilled asparagus & crushed potatoes
chicken veal
SALTIMBOCCA 16/21

oregano, lemon juice, evoo
& green beans almandine
14.95 TUSCAN MEATLOAF
veal, pork & ricotta meatloaf
w/ spicy tomato jam & choice of side
17.95 BONE-IN PORK CHOP
12 ounce shoulder chop brined
& peppered w/ choice of side
14.95 CHICKEN MARSALA
wood fire grilled chicken breasts over
fettuccini w/ mushroom marsala cream
15.95 WOOD ROASTED CHICKEN
brined half chicken w/ crushed potatoes
& rosemary marsala sauce
your choice of free range veal or chicken
breast layered w/ fresh sage leaves & La Quercia
prosciutto, wood fire grilled & served with
creamy parmesan orzo pasta, grilled asparagus
& roma tomatoes
PICCATA CLASSICO 14/19
your choice of free range veal or chicken
breast, lightly floured & iron skillet seared,
served w/ capellini pasta, roasted chicken
demi-glace, lemon juice & capers
BELLA SIGNATURE PICCATA 16/21
our fresh approach to the classic piccata
your choice of free range veal or chicken breast,
lightly floured & iron skillet seared, served
w/ artichoke hearts, penne pasta, spinach, capers,
white wine, orange juice & fresh rosemary

10.95 WOOD FIRED BELLA

GOURMET BURGER we proudly serve
wood fire grilled half pound hamburger
w/ grilled pepper bacon, blue cheese BERRY VEAL
mayo, shaved crispy onions & smoky free range calves, never penned, allowed to roam free
chipotle BBQ sauce on a fresh baked w/ a completely natural diet of only fresh mother’s milk
roll, served w/ seasoned fries no artificial ingredients or fillers

SIDES
SEASONAL SELECTION 4 WOOD FIRE GRILLED ASPARAGUS 4
please ask your server for this season’s evoo, parmesan
fresh vegetable preparation
SAUTÉED BROCCOLI 4
CRUSHED POTATOES 4 toasted garlic, evoo
bacon, white beans, parmesan & romano
SIDE SALAD 2
SAUTÉED GREEN BEANS 4 Bella Original House Salad
garlic, almonds & bacon fat or Chopped Caesar salad w/ entrée

Consuming raw or undercooked meat, seafood or egg products can increase your risk of foodborne illness
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SINGLE / FAMILY

11/21 FETTUCCINI ALFREDO CLASSICO BELLA ORIGINAL PENNE PESTO 13/25

prepared in the Roman tradition creamy basil pesto w/ fresh roma tomatoes,
w/ parmesan & nutmeg toasted pine nuts & parmesan cheese
add grilled chicken 4/8 add grilled shrimp 5/9 add grilled chicken 4/8 add grilled shrimp 5/9

13/25 PENNE SPINACHI CHICKEN PARMESAN 14/27

fresh spinach, chopped walnuts hand breaded chicken breast
& gorgonzola cream sauce w/ mozzarella & provolone cheese
add grilled chicken 4/8 add grilled shrimp 5/9 over spaghetti marinara

13/25 PENNE LA BELLA PENNE KALAMATA 13/25

fresh asparagus, roma tomatoes wood fire grilled chicken breast, kalamata
& vodka cream sauce olives, toasted pine nuts & butter sauce
add grilled chicken 4/8 add grilled shrimp 5/9
BELLA ORIGINA RIGATONI CREMA 12/23
14/27 PENNE GORGONZOLA sausage, mushrooms & toasted garlic cream
wood fire grilled chicken, bacon, sauce w/crushed red chilies
sun dried tomatoes, crushed red chilies
& gorgonzola cream sauce BAKED RIGATONI ROMANO 12/23
Italian sausage sautéed w/ crushed red chilies
13/25 PENNE FRESCO parmesan cheese & housemade tomato
wood fire grilled chicken, fresh meat sauce, baked w/ romano cheese
broccoli, sun dried tomatoes,
toasted pine nuts & butter sauce PENNE ARRABIATA 9/17
marinara w/crushed chilies, chili
17/33 SEAFOOD LINGUINE infused oil & lemon juice
fresh fish, clams, shrimp & calamari add grilled chicken 4/8 add grilled shrimp 5/9
w/ spicy arrabiata sauce, clam broth,
wood charred ciabatta bread
& grilled lemon

SPAGHETTI HOMEMADE LASAGNA

W/ CHOICE OF fresh marinara 9 | 17 W/ CHOICE OF fresh marinara 10 | 19
tomato meat sauce 10 | 19 tomato meat sauce 11 | 21
meatballs 13 | 25 tomato basil cream 13 | 25
ADD grilled chicken 4/8 grilled shrimp 5 /9

MANICOTTI RAVIOLI
W/ CHOICE OF fresh marinara 10 | 19 W/ CHOICE OF fresh marinara 9 | 17
tomato meat sauce 11 | 21 tomato meat sauce 10 | 19
tomato basil cream 13 | 25 tomato basil cream 13 | 25

DESSERT
BELLA ORIGINAL CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉ
The perfect way to end your meal – our signature Chocolate Soufflé.
Intensely chocolate from its luscious liquid center out, served with vanilla créme anglaise.
Be sure to order ahead and allow 15 minutes for preparation.

ask about our other homemade desserts

We use the freshest ingredients and prepare our homemade desserts from scratch.
Quantities are limited.

18% gratuity will be added to all parties of 8 or more.

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Fresh Caprese
fresh fior di latte mozzarella with diced roma tomatoes, fresh basil, EVOO &
balsamic vinegar reduction
Antipasto (without ciabatta bread)
selection of artisan charcuterie & vegetables
Spicy Tomato Basil Soup
grilled chicken, bacon & sun-dried tomato cream
Bella Notte House Salad (without croutons)
field greens & romaine lettuce, shaved red onions, diced roma tomatoes, pepperoncini,
kalamata olives & grated parmesan/romano cheese with your choice of balsamic
vinaigrette or fat free Italian
Caesar Salad (without croutons)
chopped romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing & grated parmesan/romano cheese
Grilled Salmon Salad
field greens & romaine lettuce tossed with diced roma tomatoes & balsamic vinaigrette
topped with wood-fire grilled salmon, grilled asparagus, gorgonzola cheese & pine nuts

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Fresh Catch
always fresh, cut in-house, grilled or signature spice blackened with your choice of
fresh vegetables or crushed potatoes
Salmon Oreganato
always fresh, cut in-house & grilled with capers, garlic, oregano, lemon juice, EVOO &
green beans almandine
Filet Mignon
8oz center cut beef tenderloin, grilled or signature spice blackened with crushed potatoes
Petite Filet Sampler
4oz beef tenderloin, grilled or signature spice blackened with crushed potatoes
& grilled asparagus
Black Angus Hamburger
half pound fresh beef patty seasoned & grilled with crushed potatoes
Wood-fired Pork Chop
12-ounce house-marinated pork chop, grilled medium, served with crushed potatoes
Rosemary Roasted Tuscan Chicken
whole roasted half chicken served over crushed potatoes & marsala rosemary pan jus lie

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Fresh Homemade Sorbet Panna Cotta (no maple tuille)

ask about today’s flavors soft & silky vanilla cream custard
with fresh strawberries
Gelato
ask about today’s flavors Crème Brûlée
made fresh daily with fresh vanilla beans &
Flourless Chocolate Torte a crunchy caramel shell
with imported Amarena cherries &
balsamic syrup

This menu is provided for those guests who have an intolerance to gluten (wheat, barley, rye, triticale, oats & spelt) and/or
looking for a gluten-free diet. We recommend you review this list with your physician before consuming any of the products
on our menu. Bella Notte does not assume responsibility for a particular sensitivity or allergy to any food product provided in
our restaurant. If you have any questions about our menu, please ask to speak with our Executive Chef.
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B e l l a N ot t e G l ut en-Free Past a
Bella Notte is proud to be the first, locally owned restaurant in Lexington, KY
to offer Gluten-Free pasta, made from ground brown rice & rice bran.
Be sure to ask your server to substitute Gluten-Free pasta when ordering.

si gnat ure past a

Alfredo Classico
prepared in the Roman tradition with parmesan & nutmeg
Bella Original Pesto
fresh basil pesto, finished with grated parmesan & toasted pine nuts
Seafood Linguini (without ciabatta)
fresh fish, clams, shrimp & calamari with arrabiata sauce, clam broth, & grilled lemon
Bella Chicken Gorgonzola
wood-fire grilled chicken, bacon, sun-dried tomatoes & gorgonzola cream sauce
Pasta Spinachi
fresh spinach & chopped walnuts in a gorgonzola cream sauce
Pasta La Bella
asparagus, diced roma tomatoes & fresh lemon juice in a light vodka cream sauce
Pasta Fresco
fresh broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes & wood-fire grilled chicken breast with pine nuts,
fresh basil & a light butter sauce
Pasta Kalamata
wood-fire grilled chicken & chopped greek olives sautéed in a light butter sauce
with toasted pine nuts
Bella Original Rigatoni Crema
Italian sausage, fresh mushrooms, garlic, crushed chilies & spicy parmesan cream sauce
Pasta Arrabiata
homemade marinara with crushed red chilies, chili-infused olive oil, lemon juice & basil
Baked Romano
Italian sausage, crushed chilies, parmesan cheese & our homemade tomato meat sauce
Spaghetti with Homemade Marinara or Meat Sauce

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Ask your server about gluten-free seasonal dishes or substitutions

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Grilled Chicken Breast Sautéed Green Beans
Grilled Shrimp Crushed Potatoes
Grilled Asparagus Steamed Broccoli
Seasonal Selection

This menu is provided for those guests who have intolerance to gluten (wheat, barley, rye, triticale, oats and spelt) and/or
looking for a gluten-free diet. We recommend you review this list with your physician before consuming any of the products
on our menu. Bella Notte does not assume responsibility for a particular sensitivity or allergy to any food product provided in
our restaurant. If you have any questions about our menu, please ask to speak with our Executive Chef.