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
20oz Bottled Sprite
12oz Can Diet Coke
Fresh Mozzarella Fritto
hand breaded fior di latte mozzarella w/ warm marinara, basil pesto oil
Zucchini Fritto
fresh zucchini "fries" w/ chipotle aioli
Fresh Caprese
fresh fior di latte mozzarella w/ roma tomatoes, fresh basil, basil oil, evoo & balsamic reduction
Meatballs al Forno
topped w/ arrabiata sauce & baked w/ mozzarella & provolone, served w/ housemade ciabatta bread
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
Appetizers
Fresh Soups & Salads
Spicy Tomato Basil Soup
w/ chicken, bacon & sun-dried tomatoes
Asparagus Soup
w/ lemon crema & housemade garlic croutons
House Salad
fresh chopped lettuces, roma tomatoes, sliced red onions, garlic toasted croutons, kalamata olives, pepperoncini & parmesan w/ signature balsamic vinaigrette
Chopped Caesar Salad
chopped romaine tossed to order w/ Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan & garlic toasted croutons
Wood Grilled Salmon Salad
fresh chopped lettuces, roma tomatoes, gorgonzola, grilled asparagus, toasted pine nuts & our signature balsamic vinaigrette
Seafood Linguine
fresh fish, clams, shrimp & calamari w/ spicy arrabiata sauce, clam broth, grilled ciabatta bread & grilled lemon
Penne Gorgonzola
grilled chicken, bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, crushed red chilies & gorgonzola cream sauce
Penne Fresco
grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh broccoli, garlic, basil, toasted pine nuts & lemon butter sauce
Chicken Parmesan
hand breaded chicken breast w/ mozzarella & provolone cheese & basil over spaghetti & fresh marinara
Rigatoni Crema
sausage, mushrooms & toasted garlic cream sauce w/ crushed red chilies, parmesan & chives
Baked Rigatoni Romano
crumbled sausage, spicy pork & pepperoni ragout, mozzarella & provolone, pickled fresno chilies & fresh basil
Penne Kalamata
grilled chicken, kalamata olives, chives, toasted pine nuts & butter sauce
Penne La Bella
fresh asparagus, roma tomatoes, lemon juice, parsley & vodka cream sauce
Fettuccine Alfredo Classico
prepared in the Roman tradition w/ parmesan, nutmeg & parsley
Penne Pesto
creamy basil pesto w/ roma tomatoes, toasted pine nuts & parmesan cheese
Penne Arrabiata
marinara w/ crushed chilies, chili infused oil, basil & lemon juice
Spaghetti
an Italian classic staple w/ choice of sauce
Manicotti
cheese stuffed tubular pasta w/ choice of sauce
Homemade Lasagna
3 layers of herbs & cheeses w/ choice of sauce
Single Pastas
Family Pastas
Family Seafood Linguine
fresh fish, clams, shrimp & calamari w/ spicy arrabiata sauce, clam broth, grilled ciabatta bread & grilled lemon
Family Penne Gorgonzola
grilled chicken, bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, crushed red chilies & gorgonzola cream sauce
Family Penne Fresco
grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh broccoli, garlic, basil, toasted pine nuts & lemon butter sauce
Family Chicken Parmesan
hand breaded chicken breast w/ mozzarella & provolone cheese & basil over spaghetti & fresh marinara
Family Rigatoni Crema
sausage, mushrooms & toasted garlic cream sauce w/ crushed red chilies, parmesan & chives
Family Baked Rigatoni Romano
crumbled sausage, spicy pork & pepperoni ragout, mozzarella & provolone, pickled fresno chilies & fresh basil
Family Penne Kalamata
grilled chicken, kalamata olives, chives, toasted pine nuts & butter sauce
Family Penne La Bella
fresh asparagus, roma tomatoes, lemon juice, parsley & vodka cream sauce
Family Fettuccine Alfredo Classico
prepared in the Roman tradition w/ parmesan, nutmeg & parsley
Family Penne Pesto
creamy basil pesto w/ roma tomatoes, toasted pine nuts & parmesan cheese
Family Penne Arrabiata
marinara w/ crushed chilies, chili infused oil, basil & lemon juice
Family Spaghetti
an Italian classic staple w/ choice of sauce
Family Manicotti
cheese stuffed tubular pasta w/ choice of sauce
Family Homemade Lasagna
3 layers of herbs & cheeses w/ choice of sauce
Fresh Catch
always fresh, sustainably fished & line caught, cut in-house, grilled or signature spice blackened served w/ choice of side
Atlantic Salmon
fresh Atlantic salmon, cut in-house, grilled or signature spice blackened w/ choice of side
Salmon Oreganato
w/ capers, garlic, oregano, lemon juice, evoo & served w/ green beans almandine
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
Filet Mignon
8 ounce in-house butchered center cut beef tenderloin, grilled w/ house marinade or signature spice blackened w/ choice of two sides
Petit Filet
4 ounce in-house butchered center cut beef tenderloin, grilled w/ house marinade or signature spice blackened w/ choice of two sides
Bone-In Pork Chop
12 ounce shoulder chop from Stone Cross Farm, brined 24 hours & peppered w/ choice of side
Tuscan Meatloaf
veal, pork & ricotta meatloaf w/ spicy tomato jam & choice of side
Chicken Marsala
wood fire grilled chicken breasts over fettuccine w/ mushroom marsala cream sauce
Chicken Saltimbocca
layered w/ fresh sage leaves & La Quercia prosciutto, wood fire grilled & served w/ creamy parmesan orzo pasta, grilled asparagus & roma tomatoes
Piccata Classico
floured & lightly fried Chicken, served w/ capellini pasta & caper lemon butter sauce
Scallops
diver sea scallops served w/ white wine cream sauce, roasted shallots, diced tomatoes and chili flakes
Beef Spiedini
Wood-Fired Grill
Kids Menu
Kids Chicken Tenders
Kids Spaghetti
Kids Spaghetti & Meatball
Kids Fettuccine
Kids Fettuccine & Chicken
Tiramisu
espresso & brandy soaked ladyfingers w/ sweetened mascarpone mouse, dusted w/ cocoa
Panna Cotta
light & creamy vanilla custard w/ strawberries, cocoa & caramel syrup drizzle
Chocolate Nemesis
dark chocolate marquise, milk chocolate ganache, flourless chocolate cake, chocolate dentelle, salted coffee crumb & coffee gelato
GF Chocolate Torte
w/ imported Amarena cherries & balsamic syrup
Desserts
Sides/Extras
Grilled Asparagus
Sauteed Broccoli
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Sauteed Green Beans
Buttermilk Potato Puree
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
French Fries
Seasonal Side
Herb Jar
8 oz container of our signature herb blend
Fried Chicken Breast
4oz Filet
8oz Filet
Roasted Kohlrabi
fresh fior di latte mozzarella, avocado crema, shaved red radish, arugula & fresh grated lemon zest
Antipasto Bruschetta
three grilled ciabatta breads topped w/ lavender honey ricotta, marinated pestoartichoke hearts, La Quercia prosciutto & kalamata oregano tapenade
Strawberry Salad
spring blend, fresh strawberries, peppadew peppers, almond granola & basil pesto vinaigrette
Red Wine Beef Salad
w/ slow roasted filet mignon, sliced thin & served chilled w/ gorgonzola dolce,watermelon radish, grilled asparagus & lemon horseradish vinaigrette
Manicotti Primavera
w/ grilled asparagus, broccoli, zucchini, fava beans, sweet peppers, lemon cream sauce & fresh basil
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
Strawberry Shortcake
buttermilk shortcake, Grand Marnier macerated strawberries & orange zest chantilly
Lemon Ricotta Cake
w/ raspberry cream cheese frosting. raspberry strawberry puree & fresh raspberries
Mango Mousse
sponge cake, coconut streusel & fresh lime zest
Spring Menu
Mocktails
MK Ginger Beer Mule
MK Tropics
Italian Soda
Ritual Italian Marg
Ritual Margarita
Quart Tomato Basil Soup
w/ chicken, bacon & sun-dried tomatoes
Half Pan House Salad
fresh chopped lettuces, roma tomatoes, sliced red onions, garlic toasted croutons, kalamata olives, pepperoncini & parmesan w/ signature balsamic vinaigrette
Half Pan Caesar Salad
chopped romaine tossed to order w/ Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan & garlic toasted croutons
Catering Soups & Salads
Appetizers & Trays
Fresh Caprese Tray
fresh fior di latte mozzarella w/ roma tomatoes, fresh basil, basil oil, evoo & balsamic reduction
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
Pan Meatballs
3oz meatballs served w/ choice of sauce, housemade fresh marinara or peach BBQ sauce ( peach BBQ requires 24hr notice)
Half Pan Penne Gorgonzola
grilled chicken, bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, crushed red chilies & gorgonzola cream sauce
Half Pan Penne Fresco
grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh broccoli, garlic, basil, toasted pine nuts & lemon butter sauce
Half Pan Chicken Parmesan
hand breaded chicken breast w/ mozzarella & provolone cheese & basil over spaghetti & fresh marinara
Half Pan Penne Kalamata
grilled chicken, kalamata olives, chives, toasted pine nuts & butter sauce
Half Pan Penne Chicken Marsala
grilled chicken, mushrooms, shallots, marsala rosemary sauce
Half Pan Rigatoni Crema
sausage, mushrooms & toasted garlic cream sauce w/ crushed red chilies, parmesan & chives
Half Pan Rigatoni Romano
crumbled sausage, spicy pork & pepperoni ragout, mozzarella & provolone, pickled fresno chilies & fresh basil
Half Pan Penne La Bella
fresh asparagus, roma tomatoes, lemon juice, parsley & vodka cream sauce
Half Pan Fettuccine Alfredo
prepared in the Roman tradition w/ parmesan, nutmeg & parsley
Half Pan Penne Pesto
creamy basil pesto w/ roma tomatoes, toasted pine nuts & parmesan cheese
Half Pan Penne Arrabiata
marinara w/ crushed chilies, chili infused oil, basil & lemon juice
Half Pan Lasagna Marinara
3 layers of herbs & cheeses w/ marinara sauce
Half Pan Lasagna Meat Sauce
3 layers of herbs & cheeses w/ meat sauce
Half Pan Spaghetti Marinara
an Italian classic staple w/ marinara sauce
Half Pan Spaghetti Meat Sauce
an Italian classic staple w/ meat sauce
Catering Entrees
Large Sides
Large Buttermilk Potato Puree
evoo & chives
Large Sauteed Green Beans
garlic, almonds & bacon fat
Large Grilled Asparagus
evoo & parmesan
Large Sauteed Broccoli
garlic, parmesan & evoo
Large Crispy Brussel Sprouts
cayenne pepper honey & parmesan