We love eating here. It is our favorite place in Winter Haven. My wife loves there steak stuffed with gorgonzola. I enjoy their lamb chops, fettuccine Alfredo, and their osso buco. The atmosphere is wonderful. They have a piano player on the weekends making it a perfect date night location. Love that we can order from their menu when at the Avenue bar, which is next door.
(5)
Casey B.
Took the rest of the family this time. Everyone absolutely LOVED the food and atmosphere! Ask for Justin!!
(5)
Michael D.
I've been looking for a good Italian restaurant in the area, something besides the chain-type places. The caprese salad was fresh though the tomatoes were clearly shipped rather than local - fresh would have been a huge plus. Garden salad was adequate and the entrees were again adequate but not great. Veal Arabella being a signature dish, I expected something special. The pasta was cooked well but the sauce was dry and the veal overdone a bit. The pasta Alfredo was also just adequate with the accompanying chicken ok. Portions were small considering the price and the wine was barely drinkable. Really need to work on their wine list.
(3)
Dale H.
Took the whole family plus a couple of friends last week. What a great experience. Fantastic service, great food/wine and the piano player was awesome. I had the grouper with lump crab meat, my wife had the lobster ravioli. There we 10 of us and everything was wonderful. We will definitely be repeat customers.
What a lovely meeting at an intimate dining experience. The piano player was great; he even came around and asked for requests. Salad was crisp and fresh, bread was hot and delicious. Sorbet in between courses was a nice touch. Hubby had chicken saltimboca and I had the Marsala; both were some of the best we have ever had. The sauce on the pasta was perfect; not too sweet or bitter---delicious! We will definitely go back.
(5)
Robb K.
When I walked in I thought the place might be a little snooty, but once we settled in the service and food were excellent. I went with one of the specials Ossibuco and fell off the bone and melted in your mouth. My son is a picky eater and did not want anything with the heavy cream sauces, so the waiter had them prepare a tortellini off the lunch menu. For dessert he had the Cannoli, I tried some of it and it was incredible. It is an expensive restaurant, but it is worth the treat.
(5)
Sherry G.
The menu is overpriced. Restaurants like this one would not hold up in a larger city without customer loyalty. This place thinks they are better than the customers that support it. Not worth the money.
(1)
Karen H.
Fantastic food with a great atmosphere. We are lucky to have such a great restaurant in an otherwise dining wasteland.
(5)
Beth A.
Steak Lady Diana cooked table-side is our favorite! Wonderful food, service, and atmosphere...I'd give ten stars if I could!
(5)
Joseph M.
Wonderful atmosphere, great service from Justin, Franco and the piano player was fantastic. Food was out of this world and very reasonably priced. Definitely will be back to this place. Very enjoyable.
(5)
Dan B.
My wife and I along with our daughter went here for dinner. The restaurant is very nice. Upscale, with a nice ambience. Piano player was a nice touch. Service was up to par and each of the courses for dinner was very good. We weren't rushed, food arrived hot and delicious. Our wine glasses were kept full and we will certainly go back. Prices are comenserate with the level of the restaurant, its food, service and atmosphere. Frankly, I was suprised that Winter Haven had a restaurant of this caliber!
(5)
Dean B.
Had 6 in our party and all dishes were wonderfully prepared. Excellent wine list. Server was particularly friendly and attentive. Table-side flaming cherries jubilee was also delightful.
(5)
Claudia S.
The atmosphere and food were wonderful. Sea bass was excellent as was my husband's steak. Our waiter Logan was attentive with good recommendations.The piano player was excellent--took our request for Cat's Memories and played it well. Only complaint-- the crowd was a bit loud.
(5)
Waldy C.
We have been here twice and both times impressed with the service and quality of food. Highly recommend. Our server both times was Mike and he helped to make the experience enjoyable.
(5)
Paul H.
Very romantic lighting piano in the background, great servers and absolutly delish food. Will go back. $$$
(5)
Holly S.
Came here while visiting my parents in Winter Haven. Everything was delicious (I had the salmon and they had a veal dish) however it did take a while for the entrees to come out (we sat at 6, were served dinner at 7) and the place was dark and they didn't have lit menus. But all in all I would recommend it if you want a classy or romantic spot in winter haven.
(4)
Tom O.
Had the sea bass. Fabulous!! Very nice ambiance. Piano player was very good. Must try! Good wine list. I would give it 5 stars.
(5)
John K.
Live in Manhattan and visited my parents who retired in Florida this past spring They suggested Arabellas to celebrate their 46th wedding anniversary. The food was above average, but the service was outstanding. Our server, unfortunately I cannot remember his name, was very attentive and on the ball. For example, he noticed that I was trying to "air out" our bottle of wine. He immediately came over and offered to decant it for us. Another example occurred when I had to go outside to accept a phone call. Upon my return, my napkin was neatly folded on my chair. Although, this restaurant was a 40 minute drive from my parent's place in Kissimmee, it was worth it. The ambience was excellent as a pianist played for us and even offered to play any special requests. He played Adele-"Rolling in the Deep" for us. My 10 year old daughter was very happy! I would take my family and go again. Thank you.
(4)
Greg K.
My wife and I, natives of Winter Haven now living in Tallahassee, visited WH for mothers day and decided to give Arabella's a try. Everything was top notch! Our moms were presented a fresh cut rose, the staff were pleasant and attentive and the food was wonderful. They have a nice wine menu and dessert menu. We are looking forward to our next visit!
(5)
Natalie Y.
I scheduled a seminar at this restaurant because the menu looked good and the ambiance was impressive but let me tell you it was the biggest mistake. Our seminar menu (we picked 3 items from the regular menu) included the Greek salad ( I could have made a way better one at home), a fettuccine Alfredo (came out tasteless and bland), and a pasta bolognese (only dish that was just ok, still nothing special). Ill of the guest in my seminar (40 ppl) complained about the food. Don't waste your money on this restaurant, you will be disappointed.
(1)
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Address :346 W Central Ave
Winter Haven, FL, 33880
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Specialities
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Dressy Ambience : Romantic Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
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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.
Dru G.
We love eating here. It is our favorite place in Winter Haven. My wife loves there steak stuffed with gorgonzola. I enjoy their lamb chops, fettuccine Alfredo, and their osso buco. The atmosphere is wonderful. They have a piano player on the weekends making it a perfect date night location. Love that we can order from their menu when at the Avenue bar, which is next door.
(5)Casey B.
Took the rest of the family this time. Everyone absolutely LOVED the food and atmosphere! Ask for Justin!!
(5)Michael D.
I've been looking for a good Italian restaurant in the area, something besides the chain-type places. The caprese salad was fresh though the tomatoes were clearly shipped rather than local - fresh would have been a huge plus. Garden salad was adequate and the entrees were again adequate but not great. Veal Arabella being a signature dish, I expected something special. The pasta was cooked well but the sauce was dry and the veal overdone a bit. The pasta Alfredo was also just adequate with the accompanying chicken ok. Portions were small considering the price and the wine was barely drinkable. Really need to work on their wine list.
(3)Dale H.
Took the whole family plus a couple of friends last week. What a great experience. Fantastic service, great food/wine and the piano player was awesome. I had the grouper with lump crab meat, my wife had the lobster ravioli. There we 10 of us and everything was wonderful. We will definitely be repeat customers.
(5)W F.
Wow. Just wow. Fantastic service and incredible dishes. There was not a single item that was just good. From the freshly made pasta to the to the perfectly cooked shrimp and the beautifully presented creme brûlée, every morsel was delightful. The atmosphere was also quite lovely. A wonderful place to celebrate special occasions.
(5)Paula S.
What a lovely meeting at an intimate dining experience. The piano player was great; he even came around and asked for requests. Salad was crisp and fresh, bread was hot and delicious. Sorbet in between courses was a nice touch. Hubby had chicken saltimboca and I had the Marsala; both were some of the best we have ever had. The sauce on the pasta was perfect; not too sweet or bitter---delicious! We will definitely go back.
(5)Robb K.
When I walked in I thought the place might be a little snooty, but once we settled in the service and food were excellent. I went with one of the specials Ossibuco and fell off the bone and melted in your mouth. My son is a picky eater and did not want anything with the heavy cream sauces, so the waiter had them prepare a tortellini off the lunch menu. For dessert he had the Cannoli, I tried some of it and it was incredible. It is an expensive restaurant, but it is worth the treat.
(5)Sherry G.
The menu is overpriced. Restaurants like this one would not hold up in a larger city without customer loyalty. This place thinks they are better than the customers that support it. Not worth the money.
(1)Karen H.
Fantastic food with a great atmosphere. We are lucky to have such a great restaurant in an otherwise dining wasteland.
(5)Beth A.
Steak Lady Diana cooked table-side is our favorite! Wonderful food, service, and atmosphere...I'd give ten stars if I could!
(5)Joseph M.
Wonderful atmosphere, great service from Justin, Franco and the piano player was fantastic. Food was out of this world and very reasonably priced. Definitely will be back to this place. Very enjoyable.
(5)Dan B.
My wife and I along with our daughter went here for dinner. The restaurant is very nice. Upscale, with a nice ambience. Piano player was a nice touch. Service was up to par and each of the courses for dinner was very good. We weren't rushed, food arrived hot and delicious. Our wine glasses were kept full and we will certainly go back. Prices are comenserate with the level of the restaurant, its food, service and atmosphere. Frankly, I was suprised that Winter Haven had a restaurant of this caliber!
(5)Dean B.
Had 6 in our party and all dishes were wonderfully prepared. Excellent wine list. Server was particularly friendly and attentive. Table-side flaming cherries jubilee was also delightful.
(5)Claudia S.
The atmosphere and food were wonderful. Sea bass was excellent as was my husband's steak. Our waiter Logan was attentive with good recommendations.The piano player was excellent--took our request for Cat's Memories and played it well. Only complaint-- the crowd was a bit loud.
(5)Waldy C.
We have been here twice and both times impressed with the service and quality of food. Highly recommend. Our server both times was Mike and he helped to make the experience enjoyable.
(5)Paul H.
Very romantic lighting piano in the background, great servers and absolutly delish food. Will go back. $$$
(5)Holly S.
Came here while visiting my parents in Winter Haven. Everything was delicious (I had the salmon and they had a veal dish) however it did take a while for the entrees to come out (we sat at 6, were served dinner at 7) and the place was dark and they didn't have lit menus. But all in all I would recommend it if you want a classy or romantic spot in winter haven.
(4)Tom O.
Had the sea bass. Fabulous!! Very nice ambiance. Piano player was very good. Must try! Good wine list. I would give it 5 stars.
(5)John K.
Live in Manhattan and visited my parents who retired in Florida this past spring They suggested Arabellas to celebrate their 46th wedding anniversary. The food was above average, but the service was outstanding. Our server, unfortunately I cannot remember his name, was very attentive and on the ball. For example, he noticed that I was trying to "air out" our bottle of wine. He immediately came over and offered to decant it for us. Another example occurred when I had to go outside to accept a phone call. Upon my return, my napkin was neatly folded on my chair. Although, this restaurant was a 40 minute drive from my parent's place in Kissimmee, it was worth it. The ambience was excellent as a pianist played for us and even offered to play any special requests. He played Adele-"Rolling in the Deep" for us. My 10 year old daughter was very happy! I would take my family and go again. Thank you.
(4)Greg K.
My wife and I, natives of Winter Haven now living in Tallahassee, visited WH for mothers day and decided to give Arabella's a try. Everything was top notch! Our moms were presented a fresh cut rose, the staff were pleasant and attentive and the food was wonderful. They have a nice wine menu and dessert menu. We are looking forward to our next visit!
(5)Natalie Y.
I scheduled a seminar at this restaurant because the menu looked good and the ambiance was impressive but let me tell you it was the biggest mistake. Our seminar menu (we picked 3 items from the regular menu) included the Greek salad ( I could have made a way better one at home), a fettuccine Alfredo (came out tasteless and bland), and a pasta bolognese (only dish that was just ok, still nothing special). Ill of the guest in my seminar (40 ppl) complained about the food. Don't waste your money on this restaurant, you will be disappointed.
(1)