Bella Napoli - Review - Edgehill - Nashville - The Infatuation
Bella Napoli has been churning out legit Neopolitan-style pizzas for almost 15 years, with the Italian owners earning everyone’s trust with crispy-yet-foldable crust, never-overcooked vegetables, and cheeses that you probably won’t find at any old slice shop. The creamy fettuccine boscaiola, tomato-rich chicken parmesan, and daily pasta specials hit the mark, too. Musicians strum a guitar in the corner, and if you’re lucky, folks will put down their wine glasses and spin out into the small spaces between tables to dance. Enjoy the scene and finish off with a shot of limoncello. photo credit: Casey Irwin photo credit: Casey Irwin photo credit: Casey Irwin Pause Unmute Food Rundown Bruschetta Some things are beautiful in their simplicity, and Bella Napoli’s bruschetta falls into this category. The tomatoes are juicy and fresh—never pale or styrofoamy—while the perfect amount of garlic plays with the sauce and toasted bread underneath. A classic. photo credit: Casey Irwin Penne a la Vodka Rich without being overwrought, the penne a la vodka manages to feel light while also creamy. The sauce has a nice bit of tomato zing and the pancetta peeks through without taking over the whole dish. photo credit: Casey Irwin Pizzas Let’s talk about the pizzas in depth. They’re baked in a pizzaiolo brought over from Italy, and the crusts on these bad boys are perfectly charred, crispy-but-soft in the straight-from-Naples way. A simple margherita pizza lets all the ingredients shine, but the rotating special pizzas (especially the ones with prosciutto and arugula) also make for great pre-pasta shareables. photo credit: Casey Irwin Tiramisu An obvious choice for dessert at an Italian restaurant, but one that will leave you craving a whole pan of the stuff. Airy, creamy, and devoid of distracting toppings and gritty freezer-texture, this tiramisu is like a little kiss on the forehead—simple, sweet, and you may fall in love. photo credit: Casey Irwin - Bailey Freeman
