
Italian
Bella Notte
3715 Nicholasville RD
Lexington, KY 40503
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Main Menu
Appetizers

Fried Calamari
hand breaded & served w/ warm marinara, dill shallot & chipotle aioli$13.00+
Fresh Mozzarella Fritto
hand breaded fior di latte mozzarella w/ warm marinara, basil pesto oil$9.00+
Zucchini Fritto
fresh zucchini "fries" w/ chipotle aioli$9.00+
Fritto Misto
combination of fried calamari, fior di latte mozzarella & zucchini "fries" served w/ dill shallot, chipotle aioli & marinara sauces$12.00+
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$9.00+
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+
Fresh Soups & Salads

Spicy Tomato Basil Soup
w/ chicken, bacon & sun-dried tomatoes$6.00+
Asparagus Bisque
w/ Broadbent country ham, escarole, rosemary breadcrumbs & lemon evoo$7.00+OUT OF STOCK
House Salad
fresh chopped lettuces, roma tomatoes, sliced red onions, garlic toasted croutons, kalamata olives, pepperoncini & parmesan w/ signature balsamic vinaigrette$6.00+
Chopped Caesar Salad
chopped romaine tossed to order w/ Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan & garlic toasted croutons$6.00+
Wood Grilled Salmon Salad
fresh chopped lettuces, roma tomatoes, gorgonzola, grilled asparagus, toasted pine nuts & our signature balsamic vinaigrette$20.00
Signature Pastas

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$19.00
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$19.00
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$18.00
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$15.00
Homemade Lasagna
3 layers of herbs & cheeses w/ choice of sauce$16.00
Family Seafood Linguine
fresh fish, clams, shrimp & calamari w/ spicy arrabiata sauce, clam broth, grilled ciabatta bread & grilled lemon$51.00Family 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$37.00
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$37.00Family Penne Kalamata
grilled chicken, kalamata olives, chives, toasted pine nuts & butter sauce$35.00Family Penne La Bella
fresh asparagus, roma tomatoes, lemon juice, parsley & vodka cream sauce$37.00Family Fettuccine Alfredo Classico
prepared in the Roman tradition w/ parmesan, nutmeg & parsley$35.00Family Penne Pesto
creamy basil pesto w/ roma tomatoes, toasted pine nuts & parmesan cheese$33.00Family Penne Arrabiata
marinara w/ crushed chilies, chili infused oil, basil & lemon juice$27.00Family Spaghetti
an Italian classic staple w/ choice of sauce$25.00Family Manicotti
cheese stuffed tubular pasta w/ choice of sauce$29.00Family Homemade Lasagna
3 layers of herbs & cheeses w/ choice of sauce$31.00
Wood-Fired Grill
Scallops
diver sea scallops served w/ white wine cream sauce, roasted shallots, diced tomatoes and chili flakes$42.00
Fresh Catch
always fresh, sustainably fished & line caught, cut in-house, grilled or signature spice blackened served w/ choice of side$38.00
Filet Mignon
8 ounce in-house butchered center cut beef tenderloin, grilled w/ house marinade or signature spice blackened w/ choice of two sides$38.00
Bone-In Pork Chop
12 ounce shoulder chop from Stone Cross Farm, brined 24 hours & peppered w/ choice of side$25.00
Salmon Oreganato
w/ capers, garlic, oregano, lemon juice, evoo & served w/ green beans almandine$25.00
Atlantic Salmon
fresh Atlantic salmon, cut in-house, grilled or signature spice blackened w/ choice of side$24.00
Chicken Marsala
wood fire grilled chicken breasts over fettuccine w/ mushroom marsala cream sauce$23.00
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
Tuscan Meatloaf
veal, pork & ricotta meatloaf w/ spicy tomato jam & choice of side$19.00
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$17.00Piccatta Snapper
$26.00
Kids Menu
Desserts

Tiramisu
espresso & brandy soaked ladyfingers, sweetened mascarpone mousse, chocolate, coffee cookie crumb & salted caramel drizzle$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, coffee cookie crumb & Sorella’s coffee gelato, contains almond flour$12.00
GF Chocolate Torte
w/ imported Amarena cherries & balsamic syrup$11.00Sorbet
$8.00
Sides/Extras
Grilled Asparagus
$5.00Sauteed Broccoli
$4.00Crispy Brussel Sprouts
$5.00Sauteed Green Beans
$4.00Buttermilk Potato Puree
$4.00Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
$6.00French Fries
$4.00Seasonal Side SP26
$6.00Add Extra Bread
comes with signature herbs & olive oil$4.00Herb Jar
8 oz container of our signature herb blend$5.00Beef Tenderloin Tips 6oz
$24.00Fried Chicken Breast
$8.008oz Filet
$32.00
Summer Menu
Wedding Soup
sausage, spinach & sardinian fregola$6.00+Summer Insalata
gf, v, local greens, fresh strawberries & blueberries, radish, heirloom cherry tomatoes, pistachiogranola, ricotta salata & meyer lemon vinaigrette$15.00Heirloom Tomato Caprese
gfo, house-made lemon stracciatella w/ locally grown tomatoes, charred ciabatta, honeybalsamico gelee, fresh basil & red wine oregano vinaigrette$15.00Peach Bruschetta
peach agrodolce, house-made lemon stracciatella, prosciutto, fresh arugula, balsamic reduction & pink peppercorns$14.00Saffron Arancini
v, hand-breaded & served w/ spicy tomato jam & herb pesto$12.00Sicilian Salmon
gfo, spice seared salmon w/ linguine, white wine lemon cream & roma tomatoes$21.00BBQ Chicken Pesca
gf, 24 hr brined, half chicken w/ grilled corn, lime aioli, ricotta salata & peach balsamic bbq sauce$20.00Summer Manicotti
v, yellow squash, zucchini, sweet red pepper sauce, basil pesto & local squash blossoms$18.00Chocolate Budino Tart
v, w/ Sorella’s thyme gelato, salted caramel drizzle, evoo & maldon$13.00Passionfruit Semifreddo
gf, v, w/ almond coriander merengue, strawberry puree & Grand Marnier macerated blackberries$13.00Sorbet Trio
gfo, v, peach, summer citrus & strawberry sorbet w/ maple tuile cookie$12.00
Large Order Catering
Catering Soups & Salads
feeds 6 to 8 people
Quart Tomato Basil Soup
w/ chicken, bacon & sun-dried tomatoes$20.00Half Pan House Salad
fresh chopped lettuces, roma tomatoes, sliced red onions, garlic toasted croutons, kalamata olives, pepperoncini & parmesan w/ signature balsamic vinaigrette$25.00Half Pan Caesar Salad
chopped romaine tossed to order w/ Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan & garlic toasted croutons$25.00
Appetizers & Trays
Small feeds up to 15 people & Large feeds up to 30 people
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 Notte’s 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)$65.00+
Catering Entrees
feeds 6 to 8 people
Half Pan Penne Gorgonzola
grilled chicken, bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, crushed red chilies & gorgonzola cream sauce$90.00Half Pan Penne Fresco
grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh broccoli, garlic, basil, toasted pine nuts & lemon butter sauce$85.00Half Pan Chicken Parmesan
hand breaded chicken breast w/ mozzarella & provolone cheese & basil over spaghetti & fresh marinara$90.00Half Pan Penne Kalamata
grilled chicken, kalamata olives, chives, toasted pine nuts & butter sauce$85.00Half Pan Penne Chicken Marsala
grilled chicken, mushrooms, shallots, marsala rosemary sauce$85.00Half Pan Rigatoni Crema
sausage, mushrooms & toasted garlic cream sauce w/ crushed red chilies, parmesan & chives$85.00Half Pan Rigatoni Romano
crumbled sausage, spicy pork & pepperoni ragout, mozzarella & provolone, pickled fresno chilies & fresh basil$90.00Half Pan Penne La Bella
fresh asparagus, roma tomatoes, lemon juice, parsley & vodka cream sauce$90.00Half Pan Fettuccine Alfredo
prepared in the Roman tradition w/ parmesan, nutmeg & parsley$85.00Half Pan Penne Pesto
creamy basil pesto w/ roma tomatoes, toasted pine nuts & parmesan cheese$80.00Half Pan Penne Arrabiata
marinara w/ crushed chilies, chili infused oil, basil & lemon juice$65.00Half Pan Lasagna Marinara
3 layers of herbs & cheeses w/ marinara sauce$75.00Half Pan Lasagna Meat Sauce
3 layers of herbs & cheeses w/ meat sauce$85.00Half Pan Spaghetti Marinara
an Italian classic staple w/ marinara sauce$60.00Half Pan Spaghetti Meat Sauce
an Italian classic staple w/ meat sauce$70.00
Sauteed Broccoli
$4.00
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All hours
| Sunday | 11:00 am - 8:45 pm |
| Monday | 11:00 am - 8:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:00 am - 8:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am - 8:45 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am - 8:45 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am - 9:45 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am - 9:45 pm |
Restaurant info
Fresh. Local. Seasonal. since 1996
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