Bella Notte Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Bella Notte, a delightful escape into the heart of Italian cuisine located at 3715 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY. This charming restaurant expertly balances a casual atmosphere with romantic touches, making it perfect for both families and intimate dinners.

The menu shines with enticing options, featuring appetizers like the crispy Fresh Mozzarella Fritto and flavorful Meatballs al Forno. Their fresh soups and salads are equally impressive, showcasing seasonal ingredients that highlight each dish's freshness.

Don't miss their seafood and vegetarian selections, which cater to a variety of dietary preferences. The Wood Grilled Salmon Salad is particularly memorable, melding flavors that sing with every bite. Bella Notte also offers options for kids, making it a family-friendly destination.

With amenities like outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi, and a full bar, Bella Notte is ready to serve memorable dining experiences for every occasion.

Beverages

20oz Bottled Coke

$4.00

20oz Bottled Sprite

$4.00

12oz Can Diet Coke

$2.00

Fresh Mozzarella Fritto

hand breaded fior di latte mozzarella w/ warm marinara, basil pesto oil

$8.00

Zucchini Fritto

fresh zucchini "fries" w/ chipotle aioli

$7.00

Fresh Caprese

fresh fior di latte mozzarella w/ roma tomatoes, fresh basil, basil oil, evoo & balsamic reduction

$9.00

Meatballs al Forno

topped w/ arrabiata sauce & baked w/ mozzarella & provolone, served w/ housemade ciabatta bread

$8.00

Bella Bruschetta Trio

three grilled breads, two topped w/ roma tomatoes, basil pesto, fresh basil, parmesan & balsamic reduction & one topped w/ warm gorgonzola & pistachio honey

$10.00

Appetizers

Fresh Soups & Salads

Spicy Tomato Basil Soup

w/ chicken, bacon & sun-dried tomatoes

$5.00

Asparagus Soup

w/ lemon crema & housemade garlic croutons

$6.00

House Salad

fresh chopped lettuces, roma tomatoes, sliced red onions, garlic toasted croutons, kalamata olives, pepperoncini & parmesan w/ signature balsamic vinaigrette

$5.00

Chopped Caesar Salad

chopped romaine tossed to order w/ Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan & garlic toasted croutons

$5.00

Wood Grilled Salmon Salad

fresh chopped lettuces, roma tomatoes, gorgonzola, grilled asparagus, toasted pine nuts & our signature balsamic vinaigrette

$19.00

Seafood Linguine

fresh fish, clams, shrimp & calamari w/ spicy arrabiata sauce, clam broth, grilled ciabatta bread & grilled lemon

$26.00

Penne Gorgonzola

grilled chicken, bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, crushed red chilies & gorgonzola cream sauce

$19.00

Penne Fresco

grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh broccoli, garlic, basil, toasted pine nuts & lemon butter sauce

$18.00

Chicken Parmesan

hand breaded chicken breast w/ mozzarella & provolone cheese & basil over spaghetti & fresh marinara

$18.00

Rigatoni Crema

sausage, mushrooms & toasted garlic cream sauce w/ crushed red chilies, parmesan & chives

$18.00

Baked Rigatoni Romano

crumbled sausage, spicy pork & pepperoni ragout, mozzarella & provolone, pickled fresno chilies & fresh basil

$18.00

Penne Kalamata

grilled chicken, kalamata olives, chives, toasted pine nuts & butter sauce

$18.00

Penne La Bella

fresh asparagus, roma tomatoes, lemon juice, parsley & vodka cream sauce

$19.00

Fettuccine Alfredo Classico

prepared in the Roman tradition w/ parmesan, nutmeg & parsley

$17.00

Penne Pesto

creamy basil pesto w/ roma tomatoes, toasted pine nuts & parmesan cheese

$17.00

Penne Arrabiata

marinara w/ crushed chilies, chili infused oil, basil & lemon juice

$14.00

Spaghetti

an Italian classic staple w/ choice of sauce

$13.00

Manicotti

cheese stuffed tubular pasta w/ choice of sauce

$14.00

Homemade Lasagna

3 layers of herbs & cheeses w/ choice of sauce

$16.00

Single Pastas

Family Pastas

Family Seafood Linguine

fresh fish, clams, shrimp & calamari w/ spicy arrabiata sauce, clam broth, grilled ciabatta bread & grilled lemon

$51.00

Family Penne Gorgonzola

grilled chicken, bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, crushed red chilies & gorgonzola cream sauce

$37.00

Family Penne Fresco

grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh broccoli, garlic, basil, toasted pine nuts & lemon butter sauce

$35.00

Family Chicken Parmesan

hand breaded chicken breast w/ mozzarella & provolone cheese & basil over spaghetti & fresh marinara

$35.00

Family Rigatoni Crema

sausage, mushrooms & toasted garlic cream sauce w/ crushed red chilies, parmesan & chives

$35.00

Family Baked Rigatoni Romano

crumbled sausage, spicy pork & pepperoni ragout, mozzarella & provolone, pickled fresno chilies & fresh basil

$35.00

Family Penne Kalamata

grilled chicken, kalamata olives, chives, toasted pine nuts & butter sauce

$35.00

Family Penne La Bella

fresh asparagus, roma tomatoes, lemon juice, parsley & vodka cream sauce

$37.00

Family Fettuccine Alfredo Classico

prepared in the Roman tradition w/ parmesan, nutmeg & parsley

$33.00

Family Penne Pesto

creamy basil pesto w/ roma tomatoes, toasted pine nuts & parmesan cheese

$33.00

Family Penne Arrabiata

marinara w/ crushed chilies, chili infused oil, basil & lemon juice

$27.00

Family Spaghetti

an Italian classic staple w/ choice of sauce

$25.00

Family Manicotti

cheese stuffed tubular pasta w/ choice of sauce

$27.00

Family Homemade Lasagna

3 layers of herbs & cheeses w/ choice of sauce

$31.00

Fresh Catch

always fresh, sustainably fished & line caught, cut in-house, grilled or signature spice blackened served w/ choice of side

$38.00

Atlantic Salmon

fresh Atlantic salmon, cut in-house, grilled or signature spice blackened w/ choice of side

$24.00

Salmon Oreganato

w/ capers, garlic, oregano, lemon juice, evoo & served w/ green beans almandine

$25.00

Butcher Burger

grilled half pound hamburger w/ grilled pepper bacon from Stone Cross Farm, bleu cheese mayo, lettuce, diced roma tomatoes, crispy onions & smoky BBQ sauce on a fresh baked brioche bun served w/ choice of side

$17.00

Filet Mignon

8 ounce in-house butchered center cut beef tenderloin, grilled w/ house marinade or signature spice blackened w/ choice of two sides

$34.00

Petit Filet

4 ounce in-house butchered center cut beef tenderloin, grilled w/ house marinade or signature spice blackened w/ choice of two sides

$25.00

Bone-In Pork Chop

12 ounce shoulder chop from Stone Cross Farm, brined 24 hours & peppered w/ choice of side

$25.00

Tuscan Meatloaf

veal, pork & ricotta meatloaf w/ spicy tomato jam & choice of side

$19.00

Chicken Marsala

wood fire grilled chicken breasts over fettuccine w/ mushroom marsala cream sauce

$22.00

Chicken Saltimbocca

layered w/ fresh sage leaves & La Quercia prosciutto, wood fire grilled & served w/ creamy parmesan orzo pasta, grilled asparagus & roma tomatoes

$20.00

Piccata Classico

floured & lightly fried Chicken, served w/ capellini pasta & caper lemon butter sauce

$20.00

Scallops

diver sea scallops served w/ white wine cream sauce, roasted shallots, diced tomatoes and chili flakes

$42.00

Beef Spiedini

$26.00

Wood-Fired Grill

Kids Menu

Kids Chicken Tenders

$7.50

Kids Spaghetti

$6.50

Kids Spaghetti & Meatball

$7.50

Kids Fettuccine

$6.50

Kids Fettuccine & Chicken

$7.50

Tiramisu

espresso & brandy soaked ladyfingers w/ sweetened mascarpone mouse, dusted w/ cocoa

$10.00

Panna Cotta

light & creamy vanilla custard w/ strawberries, cocoa & caramel syrup drizzle

$9.00

Chocolate Nemesis

dark chocolate marquise, milk chocolate ganache, flourless chocolate cake, chocolate dentelle, salted coffee crumb & coffee gelato

$12.00

GF Chocolate Torte

w/ imported Amarena cherries & balsamic syrup

$11.00

Desserts

Sides/Extras

Grilled Asparagus

$5.00

Sauteed Broccoli

$4.00

Crispy Brussel Sprouts

$5.00

Sauteed Green Beans

$4.00

Buttermilk Potato Puree

$4.00

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

$6.00

French Fries

$4.00

Seasonal Side

$5.00

Herb Jar

8 oz container of our signature herb blend

$5.00

Fried Chicken Breast

$8.00

4oz Filet

$16.00

8oz Filet

$24.00

Roasted Kohlrabi

fresh fior di latte mozzarella, avocado crema, shaved red radish, arugula & fresh grated lemon zest

$11.00

Antipasto Bruschetta

three grilled ciabatta breads topped w/ lavender honey ricotta, marinated pestoartichoke hearts, La Quercia prosciutto & kalamata oregano tapenade

$12.00

Strawberry Salad

spring blend, fresh strawberries, peppadew peppers, almond granola & basil pesto vinaigrette

$13.00

Red Wine Beef Salad

w/ slow roasted filet mignon, sliced thin & served chilled w/ gorgonzola dolce,watermelon radish, grilled asparagus & lemon horseradish vinaigrette

$26.00

Manicotti Primavera

w/ grilled asparagus, broccoli, zucchini, fava beans, sweet peppers, lemon cream sauce & fresh basil

$22.00

Chicken Pesto Parmesan

crispy hand breaded chicken breast, pesto herb spaghetti, fresh fior di latte mozzarella, heirloom cherry tomatoes, roasted roma sherry coulis & balsamic reduction

$21.00

Strawberry Shortcake

buttermilk shortcake, Grand Marnier macerated strawberries & orange zest chantilly

$12.00

Lemon Ricotta Cake

w/ raspberry cream cheese frosting. raspberry strawberry puree & fresh raspberries

$12.00

Mango Mousse

sponge cake, coconut streusel & fresh lime zest

$12.00

Spring Menu

Mocktails

MK Ginger Beer Mule

$8.00

MK Tropics

$8.00

Italian Soda

$5.00

Ritual Italian Marg

$8.00

Ritual Margarita

$8.00

Quart Tomato Basil Soup

w/ chicken, bacon & sun-dried tomatoes

$18.00

Half Pan House Salad

fresh chopped lettuces, roma tomatoes, sliced red onions, garlic toasted croutons, kalamata olives, pepperoncini & parmesan w/ signature balsamic vinaigrette

$20.00

Half Pan Caesar Salad

chopped romaine tossed to order w/ Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan & garlic toasted croutons

$20.00

Catering Soups & Salads

Appetizers & Trays

Fresh Caprese Tray

fresh fior di latte mozzarella w/ roma tomatoes, fresh basil, basil oil, evoo & balsamic reduction

$40.00

Bruschetta Trio Tray

assortment of Bella Nottes two bruschetta, FIRST w/ roma tomatoes, basil pesto, fresh basil, parmesan & balsamic reduction SECOND w/ warm gorgonzola & pistachio honey

$45.00

Pan Meatballs

3oz meatballs served w/ choice of sauce, housemade fresh marinara or peach BBQ sauce ( peach BBQ requires 24hr notice)

$45.00

Half Pan Penne Gorgonzola

grilled chicken, bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, crushed red chilies & gorgonzola cream sauce

$90.00

Half Pan Penne Fresco

grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh broccoli, garlic, basil, toasted pine nuts & lemon butter sauce

$85.00

Half Pan Chicken Parmesan

hand breaded chicken breast w/ mozzarella & provolone cheese & basil over spaghetti & fresh marinara

$85.00

Half Pan Penne Kalamata

grilled chicken, kalamata olives, chives, toasted pine nuts & butter sauce

$85.00

Half Pan Penne Chicken Marsala

grilled chicken, mushrooms, shallots, marsala rosemary sauce

$85.00

Half Pan Rigatoni Crema

sausage, mushrooms & toasted garlic cream sauce w/ crushed red chilies, parmesan & chives

$85.00

Half Pan Rigatoni Romano

crumbled sausage, spicy pork & pepperoni ragout, mozzarella & provolone, pickled fresno chilies & fresh basil

$85.00

Half Pan Penne La Bella

fresh asparagus, roma tomatoes, lemon juice, parsley & vodka cream sauce

$90.00

Half Pan Fettuccine Alfredo

prepared in the Roman tradition w/ parmesan, nutmeg & parsley

$80.00

Half Pan Penne Pesto

creamy basil pesto w/ roma tomatoes, toasted pine nuts & parmesan cheese

$80.00

Half Pan Penne Arrabiata

marinara w/ crushed chilies, chili infused oil, basil & lemon juice

$65.00

Half Pan Lasagna Marinara

3 layers of herbs & cheeses w/ marinara sauce

$75.00

Half Pan Lasagna Meat Sauce

3 layers of herbs & cheeses w/ meat sauce

$85.00

Half Pan Spaghetti Marinara

an Italian classic staple w/ marinara sauce

$60.00

Half Pan Spaghetti Meat Sauce

an Italian classic staple w/ meat sauce

$70.00

Catering Entrees

Large Sides

Large Buttermilk Potato Puree

evoo & chives

$20.00

Large Sauteed Green Beans

garlic, almonds & bacon fat

$20.00

Large Grilled Asparagus

evoo & parmesan

$25.00

Large Sauteed Broccoli

garlic, parmesan & evoo

$20.00

Large Crispy Brussel Sprouts

cayenne pepper honey & parmesan

$25.00