Bella Saratoga

4.7

2177 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

28 Feb 2025

23:00

Booked 17 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

We are open for patio dining or pick up! You can order and pay through our website for pick up, or get delivery through DOORDASH, GRUBHUB and UBER EATS! Thank You for your support! Bella Saratoga! About our Restaurant. A romantic Victorian house with intimate indoor and outdoor dining in the heart of Saratoga Village. We feature bountiful portions of award winning pastas, the freshest fish, filet mignon, thin crust pizzas, and homemade deserts with fine wines and cocktails. Stop by for Lunch or weekend Brunch on the way to the Santa Cruz mountains or for dinner before the shows at Villa Montalvo, the Mountain Winery, or the Flint Center. Saratoga, the center of arts and culture, is conveniently located off Highway 85.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Californian, Organic
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
Phone number
(408) 741-5115
Website
http://www.bellasaratoga.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
We offer catering services and customized menus based on your specific needs. Please call us to discuss.
Private party facilities
We welcome private parties. A private room requires a minimum of 15 guests and same rules as banquets apply. See banquet description.

Location
14503 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070
Area
Saratoga
Cross Street
Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd.
Parking details
Street Parking
Entertainment
We feature live music for Sunday Brunch.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Bruschetta (Dinner)US$9.00
Garlic toast with fresh garlic, fresh diced tomatoes, and basil.
Artichoke (Dinner)US$10.00
Fresh artichoke served warm with roasted garlic aioli.
Soft Polenta and Sauteed Cremini Mushrooms (Dinner)US$13.00
With green onions in creamy demi-glaze sauce.
Caprese (Dinner)US$13.00
Fresh bufala mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil seasoned with salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
Fried Calamari (Dinner)US$13.00
Crispy seasoned calamari with homemade cocktail sauce.
Crab Cakes (Dinner)US$16.00
Pan seared blue lump crabmeat served with remoulade.
Chilled Prawns (Dinner)US$14.00
Served with red onions and avocado over a cilantro vinaigrette puree.
Steamed Mussels and Clams (Dinner)US$15.00
Served in a garlic, butter, and white wine sauce.
Carpaccio (Dinner)US$12.00
Thinly-sliced peppercorn-crusted beef with arugula, capers, red onions, lemon, and parmesan drizzled with white truffle oile.

Soup and Salad

Served from 4: 00pm - 9: 30pm. For salad topped with bay shrimp or grilled chicken, add $3, with avocado, tomato and onion, add $2.

Bella Salad (Dinner)
Crisp mixed baby greens with fresh tomato, mushrooms, toasted croutons, served with creamy Italian dressing.
- SmallUS$9.00
- LargeUS$12.00
Caesar Salad (Dinner)
Chopped romaine lettuce with parmesan cheese, garlic croutons, served with classic caesar dressing.
- SmallUS$9.00
- LargeUS$12.00
Gorgonzola Salad (Dinner)
Mixed baby greens with green apples, candied pecans, and gorgonzola cheese.
- SmallUS$10.00
- LargeUS$13.00
Spinach Salad (Dinner)
Fresh spinach topped with toasted pine nuts, served with raspberry vinaigrette.
- SmallUS$10.00
- LargeUS$13.00
Saratoga Arugula Salad (Dinner)US$16.00
Crisp arugula served with tomatoes, olives, basil, parmesan and fresh mozzarella wedges, tossed in balsamic vinaigrette.
Shellfish Salad (Dinner)US$26.00
Fresh mixed greens with prawns, scallops, shrimp, crab, and gorgonzola cheese, served with vinaigrette dressing.
Homemade Minestrone Soup (Dinner)
- CupUS$5.00
- BowlUS$7.00

Meats and Poultry Entrees

Served from 4: 00pm - 9: 30pm.

Filet Saratoga (Dinner)US$42.00
Filet mignon with grilled prawns and crimini mushrooms.
Beef Angelo (Dinner)US$38.00
Filet mignon on a bed of warm spinach with garlic mashed potatoes.
Scaloppini Saratoga (Dinner)US$28.00
Sauteed natural fed veal and prawns with mushrooms in demi-glaze sauce.
Veal Piccata (Dinner)US$26.00
Sauteed natural fed veal with capers, lemon butter, in a light lemon sauce.
Lamb Chops (Dinner)US$42.00
Grilled lamb chops with chef's special sauce.
Pork Chops (Dinner)US$30.00
Grilled bone in pork chops topped with pitted cherries in brandy sauce.
Saltimbocca (Dinner)US$24.00
Free range chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto and mozzarella, with a mushroom cream sauce.
Chicken and Prawns Marsala (Dinner)US$25.00
Chicken breasts and prawns with crimini mushrooms and marsala wine.
Chicken Piccata (Dinner)US$28.00
Free range boneless half chicken roasted with capers and lemon butter sauce.

Seafood Entrees

Served from 4: 00pm - 9: 30pm.

Cioppino (Dinner)US$29.00
Assorted seafood and shellfish in a spicy fresh tomato sauce.
Petrale Sole (Dinner)US$24.00
Tender white fish with seedless grapes served with a lemon butter sauce.
Grilled Salmon (Dinner)US$27.00
Fresh wild caught salmon filet with jumbo prawns served with a lemon butter sauce.

Pasta Entrees

Served from 4: 00pm - 9: 30pm.

Salmon Ravioli (Dinner)US$22.00
A blend of salmon, ricotta, and herbs, served in a creamy tomato-dill.
Fettuccine Bianco (Dinner)US$26.00
Prawns, scallops, and mushrooms in a white wine and cream sauce.
Linguine Tuttumare (Dinner)US$28.00
Mussels, clams, prawns, scallops, and white fish served with a tomato-basil sauce.
Linguine and Clams (Dinner)US$23.00
Fresh linguine with clams served in a light white wine.
Lasagna (Dinner)US$19.00
Our homemade bolognese sauce, baked with fresh pasta and cheese.
Linguine Contadina (Dinner)US$18.00
Sauteed chicken and roasted julienne vegetables served with a creamy alfredo sauce.
Linguine Piquante (Dinner)US$19.00
Fresh linguine, chicken, crimini mushrooms and olives served with a spicy red sauce.
Linguine Bolognese (Dinner)US$18.00
Fresh linguine served with bella saratoga's signature bolognese sauce.
Eggplant Parmigiana (Dinner)US$18.00
Tender eggplant slices baked with mozzarella and served with marinara sauce.
Pasta Primavera (Dinner)US$17.00
Fettuccine served with roasted julienne vegetables in a garlic wine sauce.
Linguine di Capra (Dinner)US$19.00
Eggplant, roasted red peppers, Sun dried tomatoes, crimini mushrooms, and goat cheese in a light sauce.
Garlic Gnocchi al Pesto (Dinner)US$18.00
Handmade gnocchi served with bella saratoga's signature pesto sauce.
Risotto al Porcini (Dinner)US$19.00
Risotto rice served with porcini mushrooms and parmesan cheese.

What 2,177 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Jose / Silicon Valley
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bella Saratoga offers a charming and cozy atmosphere in a historic setting. Known for its "wonderful food" and "excellent service," this Italian restaurant provides a delightful dining experience with attentive staff and a menu that includes favorites like homemade soups and pasta. Patrons appreciate the "friendly and attentive" service, making it a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike.

2,177 Reviews

K
Kirsten
Seattle
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful surprise lunch opportunity! Always enjoy the food and service exceptional! Tried new flavors and now have new favorites!
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Manuel
San Francisco
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
2nd time going to Bella , food and service was very good . Relaxing
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Laura
San Francisco
26 reviews
3.0
26 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a date night here, we’d been before, and really enjoyed it! The wait staff is amazing! Service is great! The value is not so great, or at least not as great as it used to be, $13 for a cup, tiny cup of chowder. $18 for essentially side salad. $16 for a sliver of cheesecake. We probably won’t be back, but the restaurant itself is charming inside, the bar is adorable. We wish them success! ☺️
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Rod
VIP
San Francisco
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
There definitely is a reason why this restaurant has withstood the test of time in upscale Saratoga. It might not be the fanciest place in town, nor is it the most expensive. However, the menu is simple yet offers a good selection of entrees. On a busy Valentine's night, entrees were served hot and timely, fresh warm rolls were plentiful, and service was excellent!
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Dave
VIP
San Francisco
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Bella Saratoga is a small Italian style restaurant in downtown Saratoga. The building is old, very very old. It was probably a house at some point. They have seating downstairs, upstairs and in the patio. The servers are great. They're friendly and attentive without being overbearing. The valentines menu is special with higher prices and an automatic 20% gratuity imposed on the bill. The food is good, but not great for this price point. We got the lasagna which was well cooked but somewhat lacking in flavor. I don't think it was significantly better than anything from a grocery store. The ribeye special was decent. The meat was well cooked and well seasoned, but it had tons of fat and was slightly chewy. The piece of meat was very thin, probably less than 16oz for $76 plus tax and tip. It was served with a few fingerling potatoes and some broccolini. Both vegetables were good but nothing special. Overall, it was a decent Valentine's Day meal but there are generally better options.
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Dan
VIP
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the petrole sole and pasta prevebara, both were execellent. and the service was fantastic
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Cinde
VIP
San Francisco
104 reviews
4.0
104 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Because there was an added gratuity due to holiday, I don't feel the server was at his best. The busser was very good.
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Jon
VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the homemade soups, bread. The pasta with the simple bolognaise sauce is a favorite. Service is great Unpretentious restaurant Good value
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Georgia
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dinner at Bella was wonderful! The staff and our waiter were excellent! The food was delicious!
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Brendon
Tahoe
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bella Saratoga is my favorite restaurant in all of Saratoga. It is always consistent and it’s so nice to have a restaurant that you can go to knowing you’re going to have a great meal and a wonderful time. The food is high-quality and very fresh and they make their pasta from scratch. I love their prime cut filet mignon I like to get it with a side of fresh fettuccine with Alfredo. My girlfriend got the fish of the day and it was amazing. Their staff is really friendly and attentive and our server Jen was awesome. We only wish we lived closer because we would be here all the time.
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Bella Saratoga offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (408) 741-5115.

Bella Saratoga is rated 4.7 stars by 2177 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

28 Feb 2025

23:00

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

14503 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd.
Area
Saratoga
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Californian, Organic
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
We feature live music for Sunday Brunch.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bellasaratoga.com/
Phone number
(408) 741-5115
Catering
We offer catering services and customized menus based on your specific needs. Please call us to discuss.
Private party facilities
We welcome private parties. A private room requires a minimum of 15 guests and same rules as banquets apply. See banquet description.

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Bella Saratoga

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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100 San Francisco Bay Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Appetizers

Bruschetta (Dinner)US$9.00

Artichoke (Dinner)US$10.00

Soft Polenta and Sauteed Cremini Mushrooms (Dinner)US$13.00

Caprese (Dinner)US$13.00

Fried Calamari (Dinner)US$13.00

Crab Cakes (Dinner)US$16.00

Chilled Prawns (Dinner)US$14.00

Steamed Mussels and Clams (Dinner)US$15.00

Carpaccio (Dinner)US$12.00

Soup and Salad

Bella Salad (Dinner)

Caesar Salad (Dinner)

Gorgonzola Salad (Dinner)

Spinach Salad (Dinner)

Saratoga Arugula Salad (Dinner)US$16.00

Shellfish Salad (Dinner)US$26.00

Homemade Minestrone Soup (Dinner)

Meats and Poultry Entrees

Filet Saratoga (Dinner)US$42.00

Beef Angelo (Dinner)US$38.00

Scaloppini Saratoga (Dinner)US$28.00

Veal Piccata (Dinner)US$26.00

Lamb Chops (Dinner)US$42.00

Pork Chops (Dinner)US$30.00

Saltimbocca (Dinner)US$24.00

Chicken and Prawns Marsala (Dinner)US$25.00

Chicken Piccata (Dinner)US$28.00

Seafood Entrees

Cioppino (Dinner)US$29.00

Petrale Sole (Dinner)US$24.00

Grilled Salmon (Dinner)US$27.00

Pasta Entrees

Salmon Ravioli (Dinner)US$22.00

Fettuccine Bianco (Dinner)US$26.00

Linguine Tuttumare (Dinner)US$28.00

Linguine and Clams (Dinner)US$23.00

Lasagna (Dinner)US$19.00

Linguine Contadina (Dinner)US$18.00

Linguine Piquante (Dinner)US$19.00

Linguine Bolognese (Dinner)US$18.00

Eggplant Parmigiana (Dinner)US$18.00

Pasta Primavera (Dinner)US$17.00

Linguine di Capra (Dinner)US$19.00

Garlic Gnocchi al Pesto (Dinner)US$18.00

Risotto al Porcini (Dinner)US$19.00

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