Bella Frutteto
2602 Brandt School Rd, Wexford, PA, 15090
Bella Frutteto Menu
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Appetizers
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Salads & Soups - Soups
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Salads & Soups
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Salads & Soups - Deluxe Side Salads
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Entrees
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Pastas
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Pick A Pasta
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Traditional
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Desserts
Diabetics at Taco Bell
The biggest concern for diabetics is to find healthy food with less sugar at restaurants. The hunt for the right food becomes even more challenging for diabetics when dining at a fast food restaurant. Well, Taco Bell changes that with Fresco style. Simply ask or order an item from the Taco Bell menu in Fresco Style.
Food Suggestions for Diabetics at Taco Bell:
Crunchy Taco Supreme
Nutrition Fact: 190 calories, 11g Fat (4.5g Sat. Fat), 340mg sodium, 15g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Fresco Steak Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 150 calories, 4g Fat (1.5g Sat. Fat), 460mg sodium, 17g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 10g Protein
Fresco Soft Taco – Shredded Chicken
Nutrition Fact: 150 calories, 6g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 9g Protein
Fresco Soft Taco Beef
Nutrition Fact: 160 calories, 6g Fat (2.5g Sat. Fat), 480mg sodium, 18g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Veggie Power Menu Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 480 calories, 19g Fat (5g Sat. Fat), 970mg sodium, 65g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 13g Fiber, 14g Protein
Bean Burrito
Nutrition Fact: 380 calories, 11g Fat (4g Sat. Fat), 1060mg sodium, 55g Carbs, 3g Sugar, 9g Fiber, 14g Protein
Mini Skillet Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 180 calories, 11g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for Diabetics:
You must avoid all kinds of Drinks and Freezes at Taco Bell if you have diabetes. Almost every beverage offered at Taco Bell contains high sugar content.
High Cholesterol at Taco Bell
Fast food restaurants are known for serving high calorie, greasy food with lots of sugars. Taco Bell changes this trend by offering Fresco Style option where your favorite food item is prepared using pico de gallo as it will cut down 20 – 30 calories easily from the original meal.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Taco Bell:
Mini Skillet Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 180 calories, 11g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Breakfast Soft Taco – Egg & Cheese
Nutrition Fact: 170 calories, 9g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 330mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, less than 1g Fiber, 7g Protein
Spicy Tostada
Nutrition Fact: 210 calories, 10g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 440mg sodium, 22g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 5g Fiber, 6g Protein
Fresco Crunchy Taco – Beef
Nutrition Fact: 140 calories, 7g Fat (2.5g Sat. Fat), 300mg sodium, 14g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 6g Protein
Shredded Chicken Mini Quesadilla
Nutrition Fact: 200 calories, 10g Fat (3.5g Sat. Fat), 490mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 1g Fiber, 10g Protein
Crunchy Taco Supreme
Nutrition Fact: 190 calories, 11g Fat (4.5g Sat. Fat), 340mg sodium, 15g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Spicy Potato Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 230 calories, 12g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 460mg sodium, 27g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for High Cholesterol:
It is best to avoid Bacon or Steak dishes at Taco Bell as such dishes contain a lot of fat. Also, try to avoid all kinds of Drinks and Freezes which are full of sugars resulting in empty calories.
Healthy Meal suggestions for Bella Frutteto
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Appetizers
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Salads & Soups - Soups
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Salads & Soups
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Salads & Soups - Deluxe Side Salads
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Entrees
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Pastas
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Pick A Pasta
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Traditional
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Desserts
High Blood Pressure at Taco Bell
People with high blood pressure must avoid food with high sodium levels. You can either ask the people at Taco Bell to add less salt in your food or choose the food items with less sodium content or customize your order using Taco Bell's own nutrition calculator.
Food Suggestions to Control Blood Pressure at Taco Bell:
Fresco Chicken Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 150 calories, 6g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 9g Protein
Spicy Tostada
Nutrition Fact: 210 calories, 10g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 440mg sodium, 22g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 5g Fiber, 6g Protein
Grilled Breakfast Burrito - Sausage
Nutrition Fact: 340 calories, 17g Fat (5g Sat. Fat), 730mg sodium, 36g Carbs, 3g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 11g Protein
Veggie Power Menu Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 480 calories, 19g Fat (5g Sat. Fat), 970mg sodium, 65g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 13g Fiber, 14g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for High Blood Pressure:
Taco Bell offers a wide range of Grande Scrambler Burritos, Crunch wraps, and Quesadillas which are high in sodium. It is important to limit the sodium intake at Taco Bell and avoid any meal with over 750-800mg sodium.
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High Cholesterol at Taco Bell
Fast food restaurants are known for serving high calorie, greasy food with lots of sugars. Taco Bell changes this trend by offering Fresco Style option where your favorite food item is prepared using pico de gallo as it will cut down 20 – 30 calories easily from the original meal.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Taco Bell:
Mini Skillet Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 180 calories, 11g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Breakfast Soft Taco – Egg & Cheese
Nutrition Fact: 170 calories, 9g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 330mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, less than 1g Fiber, 7g Protein
Spicy Tostada
Nutrition Fact: 210 calories, 10g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 440mg sodium, 22g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 5g Fiber, 6g Protein
Fresco Crunchy Taco – Beef
Nutrition Fact: 140 calories, 7g Fat (2.5g Sat. Fat), 300mg sodium, 14g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 6g Protein
Shredded Chicken Mini Quesadilla
Nutrition Fact: 200 calories, 10g Fat (3.5g Sat. Fat), 490mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 1g Fiber, 10g Protein
Crunchy Taco Supreme
Nutrition Fact: 190 calories, 11g Fat (4.5g Sat. Fat), 340mg sodium, 15g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Spicy Potato Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 230 calories, 12g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 460mg sodium, 27g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for High Cholesterol:
It is best to avoid Bacon or Steak dishes at Taco Bell as such dishes contain a lot of fat. Also, try to avoid all kinds of Drinks and Freezes which are full of sugars resulting in empty calories.
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Q&A on Taco Bell
Who owns Taco Bell?
Taco Bell is a restaurant chain subsidiary owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. which controls the restaurant division of PepsiCo.
When does Taco Bell stop serving breakfast?
Taco Bell starts serving breakfast from 6 a.m. which is one hour later than other competitors. However, the restaurant chain continues serving breakfast till 11 a.m. which is half an hour later than other competitors.
When is Taco Bell happy hour?
Happy hour at Taco Bell starts from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Are Taco Bell beans healthy?
Beans are rich in protein, fiber, and minerals like iron and phosphorous. Hence, Taco Bell beans are healthy in nature. However, there are claims that Taco Bell uses a rehydrated slew of mystery ingredients instead of beans. So, simply inquire about the beans before ordering items serving Taco Bell beans.
Which Taco Bell is closest to me?
Use our Restaurant Listings directory to find Taco Bell nearby.
Which Taco Bell sauce is hottest?
Diablo is the hottest Taco Bell sauce.
Which Taco Bell sauce is best?
In terms of popularity, the Mild sauce is undoubtedly the best Taco Bell sauce favored by Americans.
Which Taco Bell sauces are vegan?
Hot and Mild sauces are certified vegan.
Which Taco Bell has nacho fries?
Taco Bell has a habit of discontinuing and relaunching Nacho Fries. You can find the Taco Bell locations nearby to see if the Taco Bell store has Nacho Fries.
Which Taco Bell is open right now?
Taco Bell opens at 6 a.m. in the morning and stays open until 3 a.m. the next day at major locations. In New York city, the Taco Bell stores stay open till 11 p.m. or 12 midnight.
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About Taco Bell
Taco Bell is a haven for Mexican delicacies such as tacos, quesadillas, burritos, nachos, and other specialty items. Owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. Taco Bell is one of the fastest growing American chains of fast food restaurants. The restaurant operates from 7,072 different locations which are mostly run by independent franchisees and licensees.
The background story of Taco Bell is interesting and inspiring for budding entrepreneurs. The fast-food brand is the brainchild of Glen Bell, who started his first food venture as a hot dog seller in San Bernardino, California. The year was 1948. After witnessing long queues outside a Mexican restaurant called Mitla Café across the street, Bell saw the opportunity and demand for hard-shelled Tacos. He reverse-engineered the recipe and later started selling Tacos and called the venture Taco-Tia.
Later, the name changed from Taco-Tia to El Taco. Eventually, Glen Bell sold the company to his partner and opened the first Taco Bell in Downey in 1962. By 1964, the restaurant also got its first franchise in Torrance. The 100th Taco Bell restaurant was opened by 1965. PepsiCo acquired Taco Bell from Glen Bell in 1978 and the restaurant brand is currently a subsidiary of Yum! Brands which looks after the restaurant business of PepsiCo.
Healthy Food Options at Taco Bell
You may believe that a healthy lifestyle doesn't go well at a fast food restaurant. Well, that's not the case with Taco Bell. Surprisingly Taco Bell offers a variety of healthy options, thanks to the in-house registered dietician who monitors the whole menu. The dietician ensures that each item on the menu is free from additives and preservatives, colors, and artificial flavors. The dietician also ensures that the food served at Taco Bell doesn't contain high-fructose corn syrup, low sodium levels, and reduced use of partially hydrogenated oil.
More than 75% of food items served at Taco Bell falls under 500 calories. Taco Bell also features the Fresco Style option which helps the customers to maintain healthy diet plan without missing out on taste. In Fresco style option, Taco Bell switches pico de gallo with cheese, sour cream, guac, and mayo-based sauce. Taco Bell takes care of almost every health preference of its customers.
Tips for Dining at Taco Bell
Diabetics can also try other Fresco styled Taco items such as Fresco Crunchy Taco, Fresco Grilled Steak, and Fresco Soft Taco Beef. These are other healthy alternatives of Tacos for diabetics which contains an adequate amount of starch and minimum or no fat content. Switch the regular sauce or cheese with pico de gallo and you can easily reduce the sodium intake and fat content for your body. It will help maintain blood pressure levels and control high cholesterol.
Q&A on Taco Bell
Who owns Taco Bell?
Taco Bell is a restaurant chain subsidiary owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. which controls the restaurant division of PepsiCo.
When does Taco Bell stop serving breakfast?
Taco Bell starts serving breakfast from 6 a.m. which is one hour later than other competitors. However, the restaurant chain continues serving breakfast till 11 a.m. which is half an hour later than other competitors.
When is Taco Bell happy hour?
Happy hour at Taco Bell starts from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Are Taco Bell beans healthy?
Beans are rich in protein, fiber, and minerals like iron and phosphorous. Hence, Taco Bell beans are healthy in nature. However, there are claims that Taco Bell uses a rehydrated slew of mystery ingredients instead of beans. So, simply inquire about the beans before ordering items serving Taco Bell beans.
Which Taco Bell is closest to me?
Use our Restaurant Listings directory to find Taco Bell nearby.
Which Taco Bell sauce is hottest?
Diablo is the hottest Taco Bell sauce.
Which Taco Bell sauce is best?
In terms of popularity, the Mild sauce is undoubtedly the best Taco Bell sauce favored by Americans.
Which Taco Bell sauces are vegan?
Hot and Mild sauces are certified vegan.
Which Taco Bell has nacho fries?
Taco Bell has a habit of discontinuing and relaunching Nacho Fries. You can find the Taco Bell locations nearby to see if the Taco Bell store has Nacho Fries.
Which Taco Bell is open right now?
Taco Bell opens at 6 a.m. in the morning and stays open until 3 a.m. the next day at major locations. In New York city, the Taco Bell stores stay open till 11 p.m. or 12 midnight.
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Address :
2602 Brandt School Rd
Wexford, PA, 15090 - Phone (724) 940-7777
- Website https://www.bellafrutteto.com/
- Click To Get Directions
Opening Hours
- Mon :11:30 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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Jason A.
My girlfriend and I came here for dinner last Saturday evening. The very cheerful hostess said it would be a 45 minute wait (which we expected - it is saturday night after all). So we went to the bar area. We liked the selection of taps and my girlfriend was excited that a local sparkling hard cider from Arsenal Cider House was on tap. After only waiting about 15 minutes, the hostess had a table for us. Our server was puntual, friendly and never made us wait for anything we wanted. The manager of the place that evening even stopped by twice to check on us and chatted. My GF ordered the striped bass and I ordered the stuffed chicken breast with both of us ordering the spinach, walnut and gorganzola half salad. The Apple house dressing is very good here - highly recommended. Our meals were wonderful. The price is what you would expect for a nice place (we had a drink, salad, and entree and it was about 28$/each. The desserts are realy good as well - we didn't get dessert this time, but last time we had creme brulee and it was top-notch. This was our 2nd or 3rd time here and have enjoyed it everytime. My only gotcha is that if you get a table by the side door in the front, it is very drafty. They have a space heater there but it was still drafty.
(4)Janet H.
This was the worst food I have had in many years. The veal piccata and linguini came with a yellow sauce that was like glue and had NO - like zero - taste.
(1)Robin T.
Loved this restaurant. Started with the Bella Blue bruschetta. Very good, but blue cheese is not my favorite and so didn't love this. Everything else, totally loved. Had the prosciutto and fig salad. Loved the delicious goat cheese, the figs, the prosciutto. Then had the greens and beans. Had a lovely smoky flavor unlike any I've had before. But thought it was great. Finally had their signature apple ravioli. LOVED it - it was divine. Like an apple pie. Can't recommend this enough. Will go many times in the future.
(5)Andrew H.
Very surprising considering its location within a random Wexford plaza with the likes of Eat n Park. Although unassuming from the outside, the inside ambiance pleasantly surprises you as soon as you walk in. A bar side and a restaurant segment, it could easily be a standalone restaurant targeting the upper-middle class. Menu is quite large, offering pastas, meats, and seafood. There was also a whole page of seasonal specials. I had the seafood bake containing shrimp, scallops, and jumbo lump crab tossed with pasta in pink vodka sauce. Having pasta and seafood as two of my favorite categories of food, this was the perfect dish. Aside from the main courses, the table bread, appetizers, soups (wedding soup especially!), and desserts are also spectacular. Service was wonderful. Our waitress was not especially formal but very friendly and gregarious. I do not think they are marketing themselves as high-end Italian so I actually think it was perfect. Given the lack of quality non-chain restaurants in the northern suburbs of Pittsburgh and near my house, Bella Frutteto will definitely be a place where I will return.
(4)Megan M.
Great service, great food! I ordered the lobster ravioli and white peach sangria and both were amazing. Also, their bread and oil combo is delicious! I'll definitely come back to this place again!
(5)Barb D.
The waitress and staff checked on us so many times which was very helpful. The bread and olive oil dip was very flavorful. I shouldn't have filled up, because my mahi mahi was delicious. My daughter had the lobster ravioli and enjoyed it. I don't like lobster, but the vodka sauce that was on this was amazing...
(5)S S.
I've been there about a dozen times. Always had a good meal. I love their Cesar salad dressing I usually get some type of chicken dish. Never can go wrong. I only wish there were a few more fish selection available. Service has always been good. The owners always come over to the table for friendly conversation and to make sure everything is good
(4)Samantha E.
A favorite spot for date night. We always get the apple dishes. Service can be a little slow, but it is always worth the wait. Sangria is a must try.
(4)Larissa G.
Astounding! I had been here once before for a work event when I still worked in Wexford. At the time I had enjoyed some free and shall we say interesting samples - I had no idea this place makes a mean spicy marinara sauce. Still, while not a fan of hot items I liked what I tasted well enough to come back. Actually dining here was heavenly. They very kindly held our reservation even though we ran forty minutes late in traffic. The wine selection is massive, always a plus! And the menu has a nice diverse selection of entrees, pasta, and really good salads. Seriously, the chicken harvest salad was to die for. Everything tasted so fresh! Finally, during the main course my mother declared that the crab cakes here were divine, second only to fresh crab cakes from sea line restaurants. In case you couldn't guess, I will absolutely be back. Thank you for a perfect meal, Bella!
(5)Lisa G.
When we arived we were greeted right away by a friendly hostess who promptly showed us to a table. She even asked if the table was ok or if we would like another. This is something not many places do and I like it. We were fine with the table so we sat and looked over the menu. The thing that jumped out at me first were the prices. It is on the higher side. I think the cheapest pasta dish was like $14. Anyways our waiter came up and took our drink orders. I of course just ordered water Bry had a beer and my little man asked for a red lemonade. I told him they don't have red lemonade and the waiter offered to put a splash of grenadine in. I thought it was genius. My son was very happy. The bread here is quite good. It was warm and crunchy and the oil served with it was pretty good. I chose the shredded beef ravioli. It's a seasonal dish and quite good. It was just a bit on the salty side but not by much. Bry had a steak and shrimp dish that he liked but the steak cut was uneven so part or it was medium which is how he ordered it and the other part looked very rare. Almost raw. He did have it refired but he said it wasn't as good after. The manager did buy him a drink so they did make an effort to rectify the issue. Vin had chicken parm. It was 3 pieces of chicken strips with red sauce and cheese on top and a side of pasta. My boy loved it. He ate all the chicken and we took home the pasta for his lunch today. Also our waiter gave him a fresh loaf of bread since he asked for bread. Also Vin got the cutest little thing of ice cream with sprinkles. He was so happy. Bry and I went with red wine for our dessert. I don't remember what they were called but they were featured wines. One was the one from the top of the list and the other was from the bottom. I really enjoyed the one from the top of the list. The other was more earthy then I like. I have to say our waiter was really good. I appreciate when my son all though just 4 is treated with patience and caring. Our waiter was so good with him and even gave him options and waited while he made up his mind. I like the place and our server was great but not somewhere I feel I will have cravings for.
(4)Rebecca G.
I went here with my niece and parents... It was ok, but nothing special. No one really loved their food, but no one hated it either.
(4)Sandy G.
I really wanted to give 5 stars but I just couldn't. Stuffed peppers were great, but Luke warm. I got the stuffed chicken over linguine. Tasty but just warm, not piping hot the way I think it should have been. Chicken was borderline dry. Hubby got steak Gorgonzola. Same thing, tasty but not hot. I'm not sure if you are supposed to get bread and oil with the meal, we didn't get any. I will go back. I want to give it another try.
(3)Brenton N.
Absolutely outstanding service! Our server was Jamy(sp) and he was extremely accommodating. We made a reservation and were seated immediately. The appetizers could have been slightly larger as we had a large group, but that took nothing away from the flavor! The entire meal was absolutely delicious. My wife and I will visit many more times to come.
(5)Colin J.
The food is all amazing and tasty! No one in my family had a single problem with there dinner. The salad was amazing also and there are most definitely no food to avoid. Dessert was most excellent to me, especially the chocolate bombe.
(5)Linda W.
I wanted to like Bella Frutetto, I really did. I guess from the raves I've seen on Yelp, I expected a lot more. Not so much. From the inattentive, nonchalant hostess who was too distracted to greet us - let alone seat us to the tired decor, we certainly expected more. The bright spot of lunch was Patty, our server. Loved her little bit of sass, little bit off snark. She made us smile when after waiting quite a long time for the hostess to return with a gluten-free menu, she strode off to track one down saying, "What's she doing, printing one?" The food. I had a simple penne with tomato basil cream sauce and sausage. The pasta was waaaay over-sauced...more like soup than pasta. Still, it was tasty. Adequate. My daughter had a trail mix salad. She enjoyed it, but it wasn't anything you couldn't get anywhere. Adequate. The cost of lunch for a bowl of pasta, a salad and one iced tea? At lunch, not dinner? $30. Eat n Park at the end of the strip mall would have been better and half the price. One more thing. Rarely do I talk about plating, but the presentation of the orange-ish pasta in an orange-ish dish was not thought out well. For the money, more thought should be put into every aspect...from the substandard hostess, to the surroundings, to the attention to detail in the preparation of the food, to the plating. It could have, it SHOULD have, been so much better. Adequate.
(3)Brandon W.
A staple of any restaurant that calls itself an Italian restaurant should be their tomato sauce. The tomato sauce here is weak. I am not sure how they are preparing but it lacks flavor and any evidence of seasoning. A pancetta base with onion, garlic, black pepper, red pepper flakes, basil and oregano would improve the flavor. The breading on the chicken parmesan was soggy and bland. My table also had the pork chop. It was ok but it was small and a little dry. Another issue is the the lack of a choice of soup or salad with the order of an entree. They do have these items on the menu available for ala carte purchase but something just doesn't feel right about that set up. Raise the price of the entree if you must but this option should be included. The best part about the meal was the bread and the olive oil dip that accompanied it. The bread was fresh and delicious and the dip was perfectly seasoned. But then again, this really shouldn't be the highlight of a meal.
(2)Kristy S.
Both the food and service here were wonderful! The owners make their way around the restaurant to talk with customers and check on their satisfaction. Our salads, entrees and desserts were delicious. We'll be back soon!
(5)JBaby S.
Sad. No one knows how to cook here, period, a tacky bucket up front collecting money for st Jude's says a lot. A photo of the owners offspring also lessens the professionalism of this place. Overlooked soup with frozen meatballs, soggy orzo, Canned beans not drained ..... Horrible pistachio chicken crust with no flavor or salt. Citrus vinaigrette was like pouring water on a salad. This place is hopeless and their current guests must not have a palate for quality food
(2)Tony F.
Read the positive reviews on Yelp so I decided to celebrate my wife's birthday by taking the family (7 of us) to dinner at Bella Fruetteto since we were in the Wexford area. Decor is unpretentious and staff are warm and friendly. The waiter was very friendly and accommodating. Made sure we had plenty of bread and drinks were full. I had the spicy fillet which is a fillet mignon with a spicy shrimp sauce on top. I thought it was good but not great. I also had the lobster bisque, which was pretty good. My wife had the seafood bake which is shrimp, scallops, fish in a vodka cream sauce on pasta. She said the same, good but not great. Overall the meal we rated about a 6.5 to 7. So this place is above average and the prices are about what you would expect to pay ($15-$20) for most entrees. Overall I would definitely go back if I was in the area but would not go out of my way to make a special trip here.
(4)Lynn E.
The food is decent you just don't get much for the price. I think it's really expensive for the potion sizes . You go to Olive Garden and get great Italian food and also get soup and salad. Here that is all extra. You can end up paying $25 a person for lunch, no thank you.
(1)Mike G.
We have been here three times. Twice as a couple and once in a large group. Although there is a nice back room, I do not recommend going in a group as the staff is not well trained in dealing with tables of more than four or six. The food is pretty good but nothing is really outstanding. The wine list is better than average and the overall cost is very reasonable. The staff is courteous although overwhelmed if you come with too many people. Here are the food comments: the wedding soup has fantastic stock but stringy chicken. The striped bass is good but needs some seasoning to make it better. The marinara sauce received praise but having meatballs would have been nice. The meatloaf got a thumbs up and was plentiful. I think we took ten pounds of it home as leftovers. The desserts were all pretty awful. So,it's a mixed review. We will probably keep an open mind and give it one more shot as the people seemed to really be trying their best. We would love to see them succeed!
(3)J V.
Loved the apple ravioli. Everything was delicious. Prompt, polite, and kind service. Good portion sizes and well priced. Will return for sure.
(5)R B.
I too wanted to like this place but having a perky server who seemed a bit confused didn't help. 6 of us went and each couple had a living social voucher. When time to pay came we were informed we could only use one. When I asked the owner why her only response was too many people come in and order water I said as u can see we did not do that. She then asked did I want her to lose $100. I said if we each came separtely could we use them she said yes and i said what is the difference. She said we sat together. WHAT AN IDIOT MONEY VALUE IS THE SAME DUH! She then got very nasty by attacking me instead of the issue. This place obviously cares about the $ not the custumer . WE WON'T BE BACK! BY THE WAY TOTAL CHECK FOR TABLE WAS OVER $300 INCLUDING TIP.
(1)Alberta H.
We have visited several times, and the only thing that I've had that I enjoyed was the steak panini that is on the lunch menu. So this evening, we attempted to visit for dinner. On our way in the door I asked the hostess if it was possible to order a sandwich off the lunch menu for dinner. "No". Well okey dokey out the door we go. I was pretty shocked that she wasn't even going to ask, just nope we can't accommodate you and basically don't want your business. That's fine we will go somewhere else.
(2)Amy C.
Me and the hubby go here fairly often. I am a HUGE fan of their sesame crusted tuna steak. Always done to perfection (which for me is rare). I always change out my side and get the sweet potatoes, always a treat as well. Their bread it terrific and warm and the service is always great no matter how busy they may be.
(4)David B.
Bella Frutteto is a very popular restaurant with a lot of loyal fans. Make sure you make reservatons if it's the weekend, otherwise you could be looking at more than an hour wait for a table. The staff is professional and friendly. The food is very good and reasonably priced (I had an appetizer, salad, entree and dessert for $35). The Apple Ravioli was delicious. All of the salads and soups are very good...I tasted the Lobster Bisque, and it had an intense, rich flavor. I highly recommend the Crème Brulee, it is made in the traditional style. Another reviewer mentioned how much they like to sit in Amanda's section. That's fine, but Lisa V. is also awesome: very knowledgeable about the menu, very helpful, and gave us impeccable service.
(4)AJA J.
I've been to Wexford exactly four times in my life: once to pick out a car, once to buy said car and twice to visit the boyfriend's exceptionally lovely family. Certainly, that's enough of a reason to frequent this fair suburb to the north, but now I have one more and it's name is "Bella Frutteto's Bread." Sure, my meal of crab cakes and salad was delightful, as was the atmosphere. And the service - pretty much impeccable. But I'm telling you NOW, do NOT skip the bread like I almost did (workin' on my girlish figure and all). Screw it. Load up on the dippy sauce stuff too, though a strong breath mint is advised for the aftermath of that garlicky goodness. And sure, try an entree if you must - they all looked incredible. Oh, and it seems that they also have a Cupcake of the Day, so there's THAT.
(4)T N.
I used a Groupon for this restaurant.... took my family and we ALL absolutely loved it. Loved the atmosphere, food and service. I would definitely go back and highly recommend it.
(5)Elizabeth M.
I've been here a few times, and it's never anything to write home about. Decent, relatively predictable Italian food that doesn't break the bank, although their seasonal specials are sometimes more interesting. The ambiance leaves a little something to be desired for me.
(3)Lauren D.
This yr I haven't had as much time to eat inside the restaurant so I get a lot of takeout. Takeout is always rite on Packaged perfectly. The bread is awesome always hard outside doughy inside. Since the expansion there is rarely a wait. I really enjoy this restaurant.
(5)Russ D.
A-OK. That about sums it up. Nice atmosphere. Service has been pretty friendly, attentive, and consistent. Sometimes I get chocolate sauce when ordering cannoli to go, sometimes I don't. Odd, but nothing to get upset about. Food is pretty good. Though I wish as an Italian restaurant they would stop using a blended oil for everything. Dipping sauce for bread, spinach, vegetables, green and beans, potatoes, etc. - you would think if anywhere an Italian place would use a pure olive oil of some type (EVOO, etc) for these, but not here. Good info to have for those of you up on the drawbacks and health issues regarding vegetable oils. This sort of thing tends to limit me to the Italian Style Meatloaf, but it's fantastic so that's alright at the end of the day. I also tend to go with the prosciutto and fig salad, while I get inconsistent amounts of the various ingredients each time, it's still always a tasty salad. I understand this is something hard to plate consistently. About the best cannoli I've had around Pittsburgh. Prices are reasonable considering the portion sizes. All in all I like the place and stop a handful a times per year when I'm in the area.
(3)Twofatladie S.
We went on a Thursday night and had called ahead for a reservation. We got there early and were seated right away. I found I had a hard time seeing the menu because the lights were a little too dim. Also the menu was a bit greasy and reflected what little light there was. I wiped the surface of the menu and that made it a little easier. Since there were only two of us, they seated us in a semi booth (one chair and one booth seat) and I sat facing the wall (and my companion) in the chair.I hate sitting like this but I let it go because they wanted to sit three or four (or more) at the tables. I ordered this chicken breast stuffed with sausage over pasta in a tomato cream sauce. The chicken was breaded and fried. This tasted really good and I was glad for the sausage because the chicken was just a little dry. I would have liked a little more of the tomato cream sauce because it absorbed into the pasta and kinda glued it together but the pasta was cooked perfectly. The salad I had was a dinner salad with Ranch dressing. The dressing was the best ranch I have ever had, and was told that it was made in house. Small complaint with the salad was the abundance of red onion. I know it looks pretty and I like onion on my salad but in the end, half of the goodies on the salad was red onion and I had to pick a lot of it out. Onto dessert, I had the sampler which consisted of a 3 inch canoli (very nice), a mini chocolate bomb and a creme brulee. The chocolate bomb was great, rich and decadent. The creme brulee wasn't bruleed at all. This is supposed to have a burnt/caramelized sugar on top and the sugar was sprinkled on and not caramelized at all. The creme part was luscious tho. All in all a good enough meal but all the little things took it from 5 to 4 stars but I will try this place again.
(4)Judy E.
We love Bella Frutteto! For those of you who have to eat Gluten Free (like me), they have the largest menu options anywhere. And it all tastes wonderful. I would suggest the seafood bake - crabmeat, scallops, shrimp, fresh mozzarella and a creamy tomato sauce. For the people able to eat Gluten, my significant other orders the seafood bake, pasta steak gorgonzola, and the spicy shrimp and scallop pasta. Their salads are unique and combine some great flavors. We have always been too full to try dessert! Enjoy
(5)Shawn G.
It would be stupid to judge Pittsburg by the one dinner we had on our way through, but if I was going to, it would put this town below even Lincoln, NE. Our bread was so under-baked it was basically just warm dough. I'm a huge bread lover, and for me to forgo the pre-dinner bread offering at a restaurant is very rare, but that's exactly what happened here. Our pre-dinner crab-cakes were tasty and well done, but our entrees showed just what quality this place is. We ordered the Veal Oscar, and neither of us even made it half-way through the meal. The veal was tough and tasted like a pork chop. The sauce tasted like pure lemon juice. There was no creamy, savory flavor at all. Veal Oscar is allowed to have a little lemon flavor to it, but this was not edible. The service was friendly, and the appetizer was alright, but that's the end of the positives for this place. Boo.
(2)Jason F.
I did not know what to expect when eating here this past Tuesday but what a great little surprise it was! My dining partner and I started with an order of beer battered asparagus. The batter was tasty and it came with a side of Dijon sauce that was perfect for dipping. Both the sauce and batter complimented the asparagus which you could still taste. For dinner I ordered the Steak Gorgonzola. The presentation of it was nice with a load of Gorgonzola on top and lines of balsamic reduction across the top of the pasta. I have never had balsamic on a cream sauce before and found that the tartness of it fit perfectly with it's richness. The tips were not that great but it did not really matter to me as that was overshadowed by the great taste of the rest of the dish. My dining partner ended up getting the Chicken Bruschetta and raved about it as well. The bottom line from this restaurant is that they have some great flavors at a very good price point and I will definitely be visiting again!
(5)K K.
We did not have a good experience here. First, we were not greeted in a friendly manner. We went to the bar and the owner and bartender stood with their backs to us for 10 minutes chitchatting. The decor is a little tacky and diner-ish. The best part of the meal was the wedge salad, although the cranberries didn't really go with the rest of the salad. I ordered the apple ravioli which is what they are known for. It was nothing special. It was very rich, sweet, and the cheese flavor was very pungent. I could only eat 1 because it was so rich. I did like the caramelized figs on it. My husband ordered the fish with sweet potato purée which was slathered on like pizza sauce. Then it was covered in some sort of cream sauce. The fish itself was tasty, but the rest was a gloppy mess. The presentation was awful and there was so much goop on ... No texture at all. The manager said it was one of their best sellers. Maybe this restaurant is just not our type and we are not the norm, but based on our meal, I would never even consider giving it another shot. It is odd to me how places like this stay in business. On a side note, our waiter was awesome. He is a student and just moved to the North Hills. He was friendly, attentive and was the bright spot of the evening.
(1)Taylor B.
Delicious food & our waitress was extremely helpful with their generous menu. I enjoyed the seafood bake pasta, which consisted of scallops & shrimp. I also added spinach that ended up being a great call if I don't say so myself. Chicken parmesan also looked great.
(4)Jaffee D.
The food was good. Visited on a Saturday night for the happy hour specials at 9pm. However, I think the drinks are over priced and the service could have been better.
(3)Elisa M.
Bella Frutteto has the best atmosphere, it was so very inviting. Nick and I were very pleased with the relaxed setting. The lighting was very romantic! We did have about a 25 min wait, but it was a Friday night at around 7:30pm. Our waitress Maura T. was very frriendly and professional. We started our dinner off with the Banana Peppers. They were very good and we highly recommend them! Then Nick had a Caesar salad, which he said was the best he ever had. For dinner I had the Crab Cake Dinner. The Crabmeat was very large and cooked perfectly! Nick had the pick a pasta: Linguini with Shrimp, Chicken and Steak in an Oil and Garlic sauce. He loved every last bite, even though we took food home, there was so much! We highly recommend this restaurant, but make sure you call ahead with a reservation!!!
(5)Ashley S.
Disappointing. The bread with olive oil was decent, but the pasta dishes weren't very good and seemed overpriced considering the quality. The alfredo was watery and bland, and the ragu I had was too spicy. Now I am rarely one to complain about spice in food, but this dish just didn't make sense being that spicy, it just detracted from any flavor the sauce may have had (if there was any).
(2)Amy B.
Gem in Wexford. The lobster bisque was delicious with big pieces of scallop on top. The filet, cooked medium rare, was perfection - paired perfectly with grilled asparagus. Rosemary potatoes are really not necessary, however, they are a good choice of a starch. An add on option of shrimp stuffed with crab is well worth the extra $. 5 stars.
(5)Mike C.
Overall it was good. We started with stuffed zucchini which was very good. I got the filet, I ordered it medium it came out raw. The waitress took it back and had the cook it a little longer. It was better but not quite medium. The filet was tender but lacked taste. My wife got the seafood bake she really liked it. I also got the wedding soup and my wife got lobster bisque we both thought it was very good. Our waitress was very nice and checked on us frequently. Overall we were satisfied with the food, they just need to learn how to cook steak.
(4)Tammy C.
We ventured out to Bella Frutteto after buying their recent Living Social deal. We were really looking forward to it, as we love Italian food and there aren't many good choices in this area of the city. We were sorely disappointed. The drinks are ok, but way overpriced at $11 for one cocktail. Each of our dishes was dominated by only one flavor. The spinach salads that we started with tasted like garlic - and nothing else. The Lemon Linguine with Shrimp dish that my husband ordered had an overpowering lemon flavor that was hard to get past. My Sun-dried Tomato Pesto with Shrimp pasta dish tasted only of the sun-dried tomatoes (and lots of them). It was all very boring. We brought the extras home in take-out containers, and haven't eaten them yet. I should probably clear them from my fridge now...
(1)Rachel P.
Bella Frutteto is close to my work office so it has entered the usual lunch rotation. The food is good but is not consistent. I have had the Blackened Bass sandwich three times over the past 2 months and it has tasted so different every time. They also took a Mozzarella, tomato, basil panini off the menu. The service is a little slow at lunch so if you have to punch a clock stay away because you are always there over an hour.
(3)Joe M.
This was a pleasant surprise! Great atmosphere and reasonable prices. The service was very attentive and accurate. It's hard to believe that I've lived this close to this place and never went there before. Don't let the fact that it's in a small shopping center fool you!
(5)Jennie R.
It's not often that you can take your taste buds on a vacation from suburban sprawl chain restaurants. Bella Frutteto in Wexford, PA combines traditional Italian favorites with a unique twist. Overlooking the rolling hills of Soergel Orchards, Bella Frutteto does not leave the assets unused. Many of the extraordinary dishes are prepared with locally grown apples in a harmonious way. The aura of the restaurant is cool and relaxed with deep colors and modern accents. The bar is pristine, complete with an HD tv which does not take away from your dining experience in this intimate setting. I was lucky enough to be invited to the restaurant's training event and to taste some of the dishes before they opened to the public. The restaurant's signature dish, the Apple Ravioli, is deeply rich and must be savored to the last bite. The menu boasts "Granny smith apples sauted with amaretto stuffed in our house made ravioli, sauted with golden raisins, and balsamic roasted figs in a fresh sage and butter sauce." It's not something you can even imagine until you taste it. Upon my first bite, I instantly thought of something you'd eat around the holidays. The accent of the figs combined with the amaretto soaked apples in a comfort food such as ravioli is a kick in the pants for anyone stuck in the doldrums. Another apple inspired dish is the Apple Brushetta served with warm toast drizzled with balsamic glaze. The combination of different types of apples along with onions and peppers with balsamic reduction creates a pleasing set up for the rest of your meal. Other dishes sampled at my table included the Balsamic Glazed Chicken and the Mediterranean Pasta. For dessert, we were presented with the freshest biscotti I've ever tasted and the Chocolate Bombe, covered in delectable Frangelico Cream. The prices were very reasonable for relaxed casual modern dining. This restaurant is a rare gem and a great addition to the North Hills. I know I'll be back soon!
(5)Kristopher P.
I had the apple ravioli and my family had the vegetable lasagne and the braised chicken. I thought the wedding soup was okay and the apple ravioli was pretty good. It definitely had a different taste but was one that was pretty tasty. The service was good and friendly but our waitress was a little slow at times. Overall, it was a good experience.
(4)Stacey S.
Stopped here for dinner last night to avoid traffic on I-79, and wow! We were all so happy we did! Great atmosphere and fantastic food! We will definitely be back again!
(5)Chelsea H.
Not bad. Food is great, and priced fairly (food is why it's getting 3 stars instead of 2). Ambiance and service both left something to be desired. The ambiance made it feel more like a sub-par olive garden, and our server rushed our entire meal (we weren't the only table in her section so she wasn't ending her shift, and the restaurant wasn't full so we weren't holding up any other patrons... I wasn't sure why she was so anxious to get us out the door). She checked on us every 15 minutes or so and kept asking us if we were "done yet". Yikes. After working as a server for years, I try not to let one bad server (or good server having a bad day) spoil the meal, but I probably won't go back here if I'm looking for a nice evening. Maybe I misjudged the restaurant. I thought this place was more of a "dining experience" restaurant, but it might be better suited to people who are looking to be in-and-out in 30 minutes or less. Disappointing.
(3)Damon V.
Outstanding so far. Though I will caveat this review with the information that my sister is a server here, this in no way alters my perception of the experience. I started off with, along with a glass of house Pinot, the fried macaroni and cheese. 5 balls of fried goodness that can only be described as melting heaven. They're served with a sauce that can be described as bisque like tomato. So, so, so good. I then had a bowl of lobster bisque with a sesame cracker. Possible the best lobster bisque I've enjoyed. It was freshly made also, so I got it litteraly right off the grill. Then came the grilled chicken caesar salad. very good caesar dressing. not too sharp. very moist, perfectly grilled chicken and excellent blend of lettuce. had the cannoli for dessert. wow. very crisp shell and very sweet, rich center. i should've just had about 9 of those for dinner instead of all that other stuff. great experience.
(5)Christina B.
Food is great (especially their blue cheese and garlic aioli steak panini lunches). Chips are made in-house, and the dressings taste as if they are too (try some ranch with your chips, YUM)! Great little hidden gem. The only drawback is the slow and often inattentive service which is a shame since its an otherwise great place. Very often the servers are congregated around the service window on cell phones and enjoying each others' company when our drinks haven't been refilled and our starters haven't been delivered. Bottom line, expect to wait a good bit of time and have to flag down a server for most things you need. Still...4 stars for food, selection, freshness, cleanliness, seating availability, and ambiance (despite being located in a mini-strip mall). Worth the trip especially if you've got some time to kill.
(4)Jenny C.
I love Bella Frutteto! Every time I go I get the same thing - Apple Ravioli - they are delicious cheese filled ravioli and then they are covered in butter sauce with baked apples, dates, figs, and raisins. I've been known to keep eating these even after I'm so full I feel sick! Also, the cannoli for desert! OMG!!!!! They also always have a homemade ice cream that comes from Soergel's Orchard across the street.
(5)Sheila B.
After going to Bella a few times there, I've learned the things I love and the things I could go without. Things I love...their beet salad. Beets, with mixed greens, candied walnuts, goat cheese and a light vinaigrette dressing. It is mighty tasty, and a decent size. I wish they did put a little more beets in it, but hey, it's still worth ordering. Also love their lobster ravioli. Homemade ravioli with small chunks of lobster in the filling served in a pink cream sauce with goat cheese on top. Can you tell I love goat cheese!? The ravioli are done fabulously with a perfect amount of lobster present. I almost forgot about their bread dipping oil! Olive oil mixed with parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper is a perfect complement to the bread. Bread is always served warm and while it's not my favorite bread locally (Mancini's always has my heart) it's not as bad as a loaf of Schwebels. Things that I don't like...Inconsistent food. I pretty much always get the same 3-4 items because every time I try something new, it's not good. Chipotle sauce on a steak? Bad. Apple ravioli? Not a fan. Beans and greens? Eh. But other items knock it out of the ballpark. The pricing is a little extravagant for a restaurant located in a strip mall. Chicken parm for 17 bucks? It's a bit much in my opinion. Overall, I will definitely keep going back, ordering a beet salad and lobster ravioli and I will be a happy camper.
(3)Joe A.
The service is really good, the bread with oil and parmesan cheese is outstanding. The food is tasty with good portions and reasonable but fairly high prices. I'll subtract a star because the restaurant is solid, but not amazing. The prices are a tad high for standard/solid/pretty good. I always enjoy myself when I go but I feel that there may be other restaurants I'm not aware of that are exceptional or excquisite for the same price.
(4)Reepal P.
The Bella Brushetta appetizer was good, everything else was just lacking. The Chicken Diavolo had a ton of banana peppers. That's not how you make a dish tasty and spicy. The cheese ravioli in pink vodka sauce was boring in taste. The tiramisu cheesecake was below average. My red wine was poured in a small white wine glass to the top. It's hard to call yourself an Italian restaurant if you can't even pour a glass of wine in a proper glass. The service was good. The server was attentive and stopped by the table several times. I asked her a couple questions about the menu and she was well-versed.
(3)James C.
You come here to get one thing, and one thing only, THE APPLE RAVIOLI.. Well that's not entirely true, but it is awesome and unique. We also like the alfredo with steak tips. We always eat there when we are in the area, i.e. playing golf .Tasty, fairly pricey, but overall a nice place to eat, with a very nice feel to it. Nice location located right off I79.
(4)Lisa F.
Very enjoyable from atmosphere to waitstaff to food. We have eaten there on several occasions. Their portions are plentiful, not huge. The fish dishes are delicious, lasagna verry good, although the red sauce is ok...chunky and a little acidic. It seemed to rule over the chicken parmigiana. Their other sauces are very tasty tho. I will keep going back.
(4)Sheen S.
The waitress was attentive and strived to attend to any questions we might have had. My aunt and uncle bought me there. The food was delicious. I will return.
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