Bella Italia Restaurant Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Bella Italia Restaurant, where authentic Italian flavors meet a warm, family-friendly atmosphere. Nestled conveniently off Route 9 in Wappingers Falls, NY, this charming eatery impresses with a thoughtfully curated menu that caters to various palates.
- Lunch Delights: Indulge in hearty lunch options like the delightful Veal Milanese or the popular Shrimp Francese, each served with your choice of pasta, soup, or salad.
- Dinner Specialties: Savor dinner favorites like the Chicken Francese, tender chicken in a zesty lemon butter sauce, or the elegant Veal Marsala, praised for its rich flavors.
- Gluten-Free Choices: The menu proudly features gluten-free options, ensuring everyone can enjoy exquisite dishes without compromise.
From the house-made mozzarella sticks to the perfectly grilled chicken wings, each dish showcases quality ingredients and meticulous preparation. Coupled with friendly service and a welcoming vibe, Bella Italia promises a memorable dining experience that beckons you to return time and again.
Dinner - Chicken
Chicken Cutlet Parmigiana
Breaded chicken tomato sauce and cheese sandwich.
Chicken Caprese
Chicken cutlet topped with diced fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella in white wine sauce served with sauteed spinach or side of pasta.
Chicken Scarpariello
Chicken breast sauteed with fresh garlic, sweet sausage, and choice of sweet or hot cherry peppers, in a lemony white wine sauce.
Chicken Saltimbocca
Chicken breast topped with prosciutto and provolone in a marsala sauce with mushrooms.
Chicken Marsala
Tender chicken breasts in a rich Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms, garnished with fresh herbs.
Chicken Francese
Tender chicken cutlets in a lemon butter sauce, served with penne pasta and garnished with fresh parsley.
Veal Marsala
Served with choice of pasta.
Veal & Eggplant
Veal cutlet covered with eggplant baked with mozzarella.
Veal Parmigiana
Served with choice of pasta.
Eggplant Rollatini
Baked with cheese.
Veal Scallopine
Veal medallions sauteed with mushrooms and onions in a white wine sauce with beef stock and a touch of marinara.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Eggplant topped with cheese and tomato sauce.
Veal Saltimbocca
Veal medallions topped with prosciutto and mozzarella in a marsala sauce with mushrooms.
Veal Caprese
Veal cutlet topped with diced fresh tomatoes and fresh mozzarella in a white wine sauce served with sauteed spinach or pasta.
Dinner - Veal
Dinner - Seafood
Shrimp Parmigiana
Shrimp coated in Parmesan, served with choice of Alfredo, Bolognese, clam, garlic & oil, marinara, meatsauce, tomato, or vodka sauce.
Shrimp Marinara
Shrimp in choice of sauce: Alfredo, Bolognese, clam, garlic & oil, or marinara; includes meat and tomato sauces, vodka option available.
Fried Shrimp
Cooked in oil.
Grilled Swordfish
Served with vegetables and potatoes.
Grilled Salmon
Served with vegetables and potatoes.
Shrimp & Calamari
Marinara or fradiavolo.
Broiled Fillet Of Sole
Broiled sole fillet served with choice of nine sauces including Alfredo, Marinara, and Vodka.
Calamari Marinara
Calamari cooked with choice of nine sauces including marinara, alfredo, and vodka.
Calamari Fradiavolo
Calamari with spicy sauce, choice of Alfredo, Bolognese, garlic & oil, or other sauces.
Shrimp Fradiavolo
Select from 9 sauces including Alfredo, Bolognese, and Vodka. Served with shrimp.
Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp in choice of sauce: Alfredo, Bolognese, clam, garlic & oil, marinara, meat-enhanced, classic tomato, or vodka sauce.
Zuppa Di Pesce
Mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp, and scallops.
Shrimp Scampi
Succulent shrimp seasoned with herbs, served over gluten-free penne pasta, garnished with lemon wedges and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
Veal Marsala
Served with choice of pasta.
Chicken Francese
Tender chicken cutlets in a lemon butter sauce, served with gluten-free penne pasta and garnished with fresh parsley.
Shrimp Marinara
Shrimp sauteed with garlic, served in a traditional marinara sauce, typically includes a gluten-free pasta base.
Chicken Marsala
Tender chicken breast slices in a rich Marsala wine sauce with sauteed mushrooms, garnished with fresh herbs.
Dinner - Gluten-Free Choices
Dinner - Appetizers
Baked Stuffed Clams
Hollowed out and then filled with a variety of seasoned ingredients.
Buffalo Shrimp
Fried shrimp coated in a tangy and spicy buffalo sauce.
Chicken Wings
Hot or mild served with celery carrots and bleu cheese.
Mixed Seafood
Clams, mussels, and shrimp. Marinara or white.
Mozzarella Sticks
Mozzarella cheese that has been coated and fried.
Cold Antipasto
Assorted meats, cheeses, olives, and vegetables. Available in large or regular sizes.
Fried Cheese Ravioli
Stuffed pasta.
Fried Shrimp
Cooked in oil.
Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil drizzled with virgin olive oil.
Shrimp Cocktail
Shelled prawns served with a cocktail sauce.
Fried Calamari
Squid.
Jalapeno Poppers
Pepper
Clams
Little neck clams garlic and oil.
Caesar Salad
Add Chicken 4 and Shrimp 5 for additional charge.
Soup Du Jour
Rotating selection of freshly made soup, featuring ingredients and flavors inspired by daily availability.
La Bella Insalata
Italian salad.
Pasta Faggioli
Hearty pasta and beans soup.
New England Clam Chowder
A thick creamy soup.
Dinner - Soups & Salads
Dinner - Pasta
Linguine Garlic & Oil
Sauteed garlic and olive oil.
Seafood Linguine
Clams, shrimp and scallops in a lite red sauce.
Cavatelli Bolognese
Small pasta shells.
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Long thing pasta.
Baked Penne
Penne and tomato sauce baked with mozzarella.
Ravioli
Homestyle ravioli stuffed with ricotta and grated cheese.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Flat thick pasta.
Rigatoni Carbonara
Tube shaped pasta.
Farfalle Bella Italia
Bowtie pasta tossed with sauteed shrimp, sundried tomatoes, mushrooms, and artichokes in a garlic white wine sauce with a touch of marinara for color.
Linguine With Clam Sauce
Chopped cherrystone clams served white or red.
Zuppa Di Vongole (Clams)
Little neck clams, garlic, chopped fresh tomatoes in a white wine sauce.
Gnocchi Ala Vodka
Chopped prosciutto, tomato, and onion sauteed in a creamy tomato sauce.
Lasagna (Meat & Cheese)
Layers of pasta, ground meat, and rich tomato sauce, topped with a blend of melted cheeses and garnished with fresh parsley.
Broccoli Rabe & Sausage
Served over pasta hot or sweet sausage.
Chicken Fingers
With French fries.
Chicken Parmigiana
With pasta.
Penne Vodka
Chopped prosciutto tomato and onion sauteed in a creamy tomato sauce.
Pasta
With tomato sauce or butter.
Ravioli
Homestyle ravioli stuffed with ricotta and grated cheese.
Dinner - Children's Menu
Dinner - Entrees
Cheese Tortellini With Shrimp
Cheese tortellini tossed in a light creamy pesto sauce with shrimp and sun-dried tomato.
Broiled Fillet Of Sole Picatta
Fillet of sole in a white wine sauce and capers served with choice of pasta.
Broccoli Rabe & Sausage
Served over orecchiette.
Tre Paesane
Chicken, eggplant rollatini and jumbo ravioli all served parmigiana.
Spinach
Sauteed garlic and oil.
Broccoli Rabe
Sauteed garlic and oil.
Vegetables Of The Day
A mix of steamed broccoli, sliced carrots, and green beans, seasoned lightly.
Broccoli
Steamed or garlic and oil.
French Fries
Fried potatoes.
Dinner - Sides
Dinner - Pizza
Pizza
Hand-tossed Neapolitan-style pizza typically includes a blend of cheeses and a rich tomato sauce as its base.
Bella Italia Special
Marinara, spinach, grilled chicken gorgonzola, and bacon
Primavera
Mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes, eggplant
Salad Pizza
Lettuce, tomato, onions, olives, cheese, dressing on the side
White Deluxe
White sauce, broccoli, tomatoes, eggplant
Meat Lovers
Meatball, sausage, pepperoni, salami
Penne Ala Vodka
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Marsala pizza with a rich wine sauce, available in personal or large sizes.
Buon Natale
Tomato, spinach, garlic
White Christmas
White sauce, tomato, spinach, garlic
Special
Pepperoni, sausage, meatball, mushrooms, peppers, black olives
Calzones
Calzone traditionally folded and baked, filled with a blend of cheeses and a selection of meats or vegetables.
Stromboli
Ham, salami, pepperoni, and provolone
Chicken Roll
Served with sauce
Individual Gluten-Free Pizza
Our individual gluten-free pizza features a specially crafted gluten-free crust, typically topped with a blend of cheeses and a savory tomato sauce.
Dinner - Special Pizza
Lunch - Lunch Portion Pasta
Stuffed Shells
Shell shaped pasta with a filling.
Lasagna
Meat and cheese.
Ravioli
Homestyle ravioli stuffed with ricotta and grated cheese.
Manicotti
Large tube shaped pasta.
Penne
Narrow tube shaped pasta.
Baked Penne
Penne and tomato sauce baked with mozzarella.
Spaghetti
Long thing pasta.
Cavatelli Bolognese
Small pasta shells.
Fried Fillet Of Sole
Sole fillet, lightly fried. Option of soup, salad, penne/spaghetti with marinara or tomato sauce, or vegetables as side.
Chicken Parmigiana
With pasta.
Fried Shrimp
Cooked in oil.
Shrimp Francese
Shrimp Francese, lightly battered. Served with choice of soup, salad, penne or spaghetti in marinara or tomato sauce, or vegetables.
Veal Milanese
Eggplant Parmigiana
Eggplant topped with cheese and tomato sauce.
Veal Parmigiana
Served with choice of pasta.
Chicken Francese
Lightly battered chicken breast, lemon-butter sauce. Comes with choice of side: soup, salad, penne or spaghetti with marinara or tomato sauce, or vegetable.
Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken served with choice of side: soup, salad, penne or spaghetti with marinara or tomato sauce, or vegetables.
Chicken Milanese
Breaded cutlet.
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Marsala with a choice of side: soup, salad, penne or spaghetti with marinara or tomato sauce, or vegetables.
Lunch - Lunch Portions Entrees
Lunch - Appetizers
Fried Calamari
Squid.
Caprese
Fresh mozzarella tomatoes and basil drizzled with virgin olive oil.
Baked Stuffed Clams
Hollowed out and then filled with a variety of seasoned ingredients.
Mozzarella Sticks
Mozzarella cheese that has been coated and fried.
Chicken Wings
Hot or mild served with celery carrots and bleu cheese.
Chicken Parmigiana
With pasta.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Eggplant topped with cheese and tomato sauce.
Sausage & Pepper
Italian sausage and bell peppers, typically served with a marinara sauce on hero bread.
Veal Parmigiana
Served with choice of pasta.
Meatball Parmigiana
Succulent meatballs in marinara sauce, topped with melted Parmesan- an Italian classic
Sausage & Pepper Parm
Italian sausage with sauteed peppers, marinara sauce, and parmesan cheese on hero bread.
Broccoli Rabe & Grilled Chicken
Garlic and oil with cheese.
Pepper & Eggs
Scrambled eggs and sauteed peppers served on a hero bread.
Shrimp Parm
Juicy shrimp layered with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, served on a hero roll.
Lunch - Heroes
Lunch - Salads
Grilled Salmon Salad
Grilled salmon over mixed greens, tomato, onions, cucumber with house vinaigrette.
Garden Salad
Mixed greens, onions, tomato, olives with house vinaigrette.
Seafood Salad
Mixed greens, shrimp, calamari, broccoli black olives, fresh garlic, fresh lemon juice.
Cup Of Soup & Garden Salad
New England clam chowder, soup du jour, or pasta faggioli.
Pizza Slice & Garden Salad
A slice of pizza paired with a fresh garden salad that typically includes a variety of vegetables such as lettuce, tomatoes, and onions.
Pizza Slice With Fries
A single slice of pizza paired with fries, typically includes classic pizza toppings and crispy french fries.