Bellini's Italian Cafe and Bar

This Italian restaurant is “exceptional” for it’s a total experience…. with a “set design” ambience of opulent Italiano, tasty delicious food dishes with a very professional service staff and all at a very affordable price! And…on Thursday through Sunday a very talented live singer. You can’t beat the value and quality!

Amazing chicken piccata and seafood linguine. The atmosphere is pleasant with the live music and cool decor. My party was given complimentary bread, salad, fresh Parmesan, and olive oil with balsamic vinegar. Amazing place to eat!!!

Bellini’s Italian Cafe is THE gem of Dallas. Period. Bellini’s is Romantic, Fantastic, Charming, & Delicious! Seriously, 5 stars all around for the food, the service, AND the atmosphere. That being said, I don’t go out of my way to write reviews much, but this spot deserves all of the hype it can get. The exterior & location are unassuming to the world you step into when you set foot into Bellini’s. You’re face to face & charmed with/by the owners, amazing service staff, live music, food & atmosphere. I wish I had pictures of all the food we’ve tried during our visits, but believe me when I say there isn’t a single thing I’ve had here that I was even remotely dissatisfied with. (Not to mention I’m a chef of my own, pretty picky, & have DEFINITELY been severely underwhelmed at many spots here in Dallas, but NEVER at Bellini’s. Each dish is perfectly balanced & seriously delicious! My boyfriend & I absolutely adore this spot for a date night, great meal, & even my surprise birthday dinner yesterday! Bellini’s made everyone in our party feel right at home & gave each one of us nothing short of a fantastic evening. Bellini’s isn’t exactly a secret, but I almost want to keep it to myself! But they deserve all of the love & recognition anyone can give. Bellini’s is always a delight & I can never recommend it enough!

We were here in New Year, I’m surprised by their hospitality. Food was great, but what make me excited was the decoration, especially Christmas x New Year theme!

This is like a little trip to Italy. The atmosphere was beautiful and charming. The food was exquisite and the service was TOP NOTCH!! We also had live entertainment of a gentleman sitting in the corner singing in Italian and English. We were there as a family but this would be a very romantic spot for a date night or even a proposal. There were live roses on our table and around the dining room, candle light on every table and well, the it is decorated in everything Italy. Just a wonderful place to visit and I hope we get to go back sometime.

This place has an immaculate vibe, I came for dinner and the ambiance is so beautiful. The music compliments the food and service is very beautiful. The singer has an amazingly beautiful voice. Loved every single second of my time here.

Great service, delicious food & a good wine list. Started with the crab cake, Mediterranean salad, seafood linguini w/ the lemon butter sauce & lasagna. All tasted delicious & none of the seafood was overcooked. The table bread and olive oil was chefs kiss. Plenty of parking, clean bathroom & the restaurant was a vibe, the decor reminded me of restaurants in Sicily.

Imagine having 12 women with different tastes and food and drink preferences and finding a restaurant that could suit all! Then imagine walking into a one-of-a-kind space that lets you know that tonight is going to be something special. From the moment we sat down and were served fresh baked bread to dip in olive oil until each of us were fed our choice meal for the evening. Imagine a crooner playing tunes we knew (and sung to) and all of us eventually walking out extremely well fed, happy and ready to come back again. PS The service was impressive.

We had our team lunch today at Bellini's and we all were very impressed with the ambiance and the amazing service! We were a party of 10 and our waiter was on point!!! We all raved that the food was delicious and we need to come back for a dinner experience! I had the Grilled Salmon with veggies over Risotto and House Salad! The serving was very generous, the food was so fresh and had a very savory flavor! Salmon was perfect!! Great experience!

The service here was horrible. I felt disrespected and they spilt food on me. They wiped it off in such a weird way... felt uncomfortable.

Bellini's is a hidden gem in Dallas! The ambiance inside is absolutely enchanting. During our weekend visit, the restaurant was pleasantly quiet, allowing us to fully appreciate its unique charm. The live music, whimsical decor, and the personal touches from the waitstaff made us feel right at home. The mango martinis were delightful, and the well-priced menu did not disappoint. We capped off our meal with a delectable Tiramisu. Bellini's is a must-visit in the Design District for anyone seeking a memorable dining experience.

she spilt oil on someone and then tried grabbing his private to clean it. The stain did not come off.

Upon entering, the ambiance and decor is so lovely! You get some freshly baked bread and oil dip when you sit down and it is delicious. The service and food were excellent and I would definitely recommend and return to this place.

Ever watch a movie where the character steps into a bar or restaurant to escape the bustling city and suddenly feels like they have been transported to another world? That's how we felt when I brought my family in late one evening after a long day about town. We were greeted at the door with a friendly smile by the owner, and the service was personal and efficient. The ambience is like entering a popular place in Venice or Naples, with intimate lighting, cozy furnishings and art, and a gentleman crooner performing in the corner. And yes, he was good! The food is traditional Italian fare, and excellent quality. The bread they make is warm and delicious, and its crumbs are used for the fried mozzarella. I had the seafood linguine, and it came with ample bites of large shrimp, scallops, and mussels. This would be a perfect date night, but also very accommodating for larger groups out for the evening and looking for wine and dining. This is definitely not a place you are likely to forget anytime soon. Ciao!

I always love going here. I've been going for years, since they were at the old location. Same owner and friendly staff. Ambiance is beautiful and the food is phenomenal. I haven't had a bad experience here. Highly recommend.

Tucked away on Riverfront Blvd., Bellini's is a solid date night spot! Immediately entering the establishment, the ambiance sets the mood for an intimate meal. The restaurants decor definitely accentuates the mood, not to mention the live music softly in the background. Being our first time, the service staff were very welcoming and explaining of the menus extensive options. Our choices for the evening were the Chicken Bellini, Lobster Ravoli and Stuffed Mushrooms as an appetizer. The pink sauce on the ravoli was phenomenal! On the Chicken Bellini, the spinach and cream sauce was great as well. The chicken breast was as juicy as it gets. Definitely pleased with our evening and very decently priced. Bellini's is definitely a must try for some great Italian if in the area, we'll definitely be back!

Delectable! Seeing this place from the outside does no justice to the inside. Seating is tight but also to part for the venue. Lots of candles for light and a live singer setting the mood for the room. How much more romance could you ask for. Our service was all that I could ask for and then some. Cleaning the table in between servings never had a low glass of water and throughout the entire dining experience I had a smile on my face. The food (manicotti is what I had) was to par and was prepared well. Complimentary salad and bread with oil and vinegar for a dip. This place just deserves a kiss on the lips it's so good!! COME HERE!!

food was very good, the ambiance was fantastic! Had the steak w/ risotto, will definitely return

I had take out here twice before I ever dined in. The seafood linguine in pink sauce is the absolute best, the salad and bread that comes with is delicious. I've had the calamari and the crab cakes and everything is delicious and affordable. My husband had the Veal Belini and he enjoyed it. The Tiramisu is excellent. There is always someone singing or planning an instrument to serenade you while you enjoy your meal. I am definitely a regular at this rate and happy to support this small business

It's really rare for me to give any restaurant five stars. Your food has to be really good. Your service and ambiance have to be on point. Bellini's has it all. The bread and oil/vinegar/garlic was an amazing start. The house-made bread was light and warm, and incredibly tasty. The chicken piccata, chicken Bellini, and herb-crusted chicken were all perfection. The flavor, the cook, and the presentation were wonderful. The ambiance is perfection, and the service is impeccable. Thank you for providing such a great place. We'll definitely be back many times over. Edit: we decided to stay and have the crème brûlée. It could have been torched just a bit more, but the flavor was wonderful.

I totally recommend this place. I've been going for 9 years and this place is totally great. The Food is high quality and delicious, and service is fast and friendly. With all the Italian decoration, it feels like I'm in Italy. I recommend!!

The food was pretty good I must say. Service was on point and amazing. I would like to say that ambiance was very Italian.

The food was okay and reasonably priced! The ambiance was 10/10. Definitely will go back to enjoy the energy here

This little gem is the design districts best kept secret! It's honestly easy to miss but that would be a huge mistake! I love how intimate the restaurant is and how each and every person makes you feel welcome when you walk in! The food is incredible! They give you so much and such a large portion size with each order! I've been here many times and I'll keep going back! Keep up the great work y'all!

Food was very good, atmosphere and service was also very good, nice place for dinner date if you want relaxed quiet atmosphere.

The new Bellini's is just a good if not better than the Oaklawn location . I hosted my sisters from San Antonio and their spouses and everyone was perfect! Atmosphere, food and service were exceptional!

this place is amazing first off the food taste so real the atmosphere is gorgeous and the makes it even better i usually don't make too many reviews but this establishment is top tier i would definitely recommend this restaurant and will be coming back and bringing family!!!

I rarely give a 5 star review. Let's face it, there is always room for improvement However, this was the best. The spaghetti was fresh, spicy, sweet, rich and really good. The blackened chicken and shrimp Alfredo my wife had was perfect. Wife said it was the best pasta she ever had. The bread was hot and fresh. Salad was top notch. Heather was our server and very well informed, great timing and courteous. Our new favorite

Great ambiance and great servers! Had a grate birthday dinner and everything was so good! Live music and they even sang happy birthday to me! Overall highly recommend

Staying at a nearby hotel tonight and found this spot! What. A. Find! Sweet ambiance! Heather was a doll! I wish there was a Fort Worth location. Bellisimaaaaa!!

Great food, ambience and service. Everything I've tried there is delicious. I wholeheartedly recommend Bellini's

Bad service. I am Hispanic and the waiter was racist, also I order the lasagna it was not that good.

Great ambiance / great pizza / great pre mneal lbread / meat bals are fair but the rest over rides them / great staff

This is a cute and kitschy place with interesting decor featuring antiques. They had live music on the Friday night I went on a double date with friends. I had the Prosecco to drink. The focaccia is to die for! We asked for so much extra bread! Calamari for appetizer - it was okay. Lobster ravioli was pretty good, creamy and it had individual lobster pieces in it so that you could actually taste the lobster. My SO had the calzone which was a huge portion and very cheesy. We were so full that we didn't get dessert.

Been going to this place for years and the new location seems to have changed it a lot. No complaints worth mentioning about the current food beyond, it's just not what it used to be, perhaps the old chef who s gone. Last dinner there it took 45 minutes to get our order taken. Kinda sad.

The food was ok not great, the best part was the warm bread and the olive oil, dipping sauce. The place was over decorated and just not great. Sorry.

Highly recommend! The service was great. The food was so good and served very fresh! We will be going back the next time we are in town without question. The lobster ravioli and fettuccine alfredo was amazing!

My wife and I came to Dallas for a weekend getaway. We checked into the hotel and the night manager (Bernie) recommended Bellini's. We decided to visit and we were blown away by the service and the atmosphere. The food was delicious, I had the Lobster Ravioli and my wife had the Chicken Marsala. Both of our dishes were properly prepared and had a ton of flavor. My wife and I commented that this is the best Italian food that we have ever had. Add the awesome wait staff and friendly environment it was the perfect dinner spot. When we are back in the Dallas area we will be sure to stop by.

Stumbled across this place when the original restaurant we were going to was too busy. It is very quaint. The service was outstanding. The bread and oil with balsamic was so good. I really enjoyed the house salad and I never rave about a salad. Our table had Veal Marsala, Lasagna, Lobster Ravioli, Chicken Parmesan and Eggplant Parmesan. Everyone enjoyed their food. There was a singer who you could hear but wasn't overbearing. Glad we happened upon it. Prices were very reasonable for the food we had.

The food was ok but the service was horrible. We were a party of six and had continue to find our server to bring our apps and drinks. Once we had to reorder our drinks because she forgot. By the way, they were not busy.

The atmosphere, food, and service were awesome! I was out of state on business and glad I found this place!

A gem we found by accident driving by. Excellent food and service, especially considering it was a Monday night. Pre-dinner bread was to die for!

SAME menu from Congress location. Same friendly host, Lorenzo always very gracious. Was pleased that he recognized us as Long time customers from the old location. Mr enjoyed chicken piccata, Mrs enjoyed meatball sandwich. These were the most tender and moist I've ever had anywhere. Service was a bit slow as he was host, waiter, and server. Arrived at noon and there were three tables spread out a great deal more than 6 feet apart. He wore mask and gloves. Inasmuch as this is the design district, I only have one recommendation. That is to have a half sheet printed with a few daily specials that might appeal to people in that neighborhood. A couple of more sandwiches, other than meatball and chicken Portabella. And maybe a couple of meals that can be prepared, served and eaten within an hour, most people's lunch break. Definitely recommend and will return soon, ciao!

We thought Bellini's was gone forever. Thankfully, they've reopened in a new location. The food is as wonderful as ever, and the decor is even more awe inspiring in the new (larger) location.

Food was amazing with good serving sizes. You shouldn't leave hungry. The ambience was great, an old-school Italian feel. Service was really good, had our main waitress and somebody else was helping them and they were on top of everything.

We had my girlfriends birthday dinner there and it was fantastic! Great food and service without costing you an arm and a leg. A very unique and enjoyable ambiance. Feels like Italy.

Please DO NOT ever touch the Extremely HOT plates served.... the server forgot to tell me and I touched it and My fingers are blistered even with putting on cold ice water.....I hope this will never happen to another customer. Can you imagine if a little kid touched it?

I come here once every 2-3 months because of the distance the food is always amazing. Idk what happened this last time . Ordered my usual shrimp scampi w lobster tail, it was tough and over cooked . Had the risotto it was crunchy , definitely threw me off .. the service was amazing as usual. Disappointed in the food this time.

Never in my life (73 years) have I been thrown out of a restaurant. But the crazy owner did just that to me and my wife last weekend. He did not like the way we ordered a pizza. Since then I have eaten at Bistro 31, Adelmo's and and Sister. All were great and we spent over $150 each meal and were not ask to leave. Don't go to Bellini's the Owner is Crazy.

The owner, the bartender, the waiter, everyone is lovely! The food is delicious. It is our favorite place to celebrate birthdays with our family.

We had a great experience here last night! We wore our masks in and socially distanced from other tables. The staff wore masks and were so attentive to our table. We shared a pizza, salads, a Chicken Artichoke entree. They even brought my friend a slice of cheesecake for her birthday! EVERYTHING was delicious! They bake their bread daily and the olive oil dip they served was like none I'd had before. It was exceptional. They have a few patio tables that offers a view of downtown Dallas skyline but there were no heaters. Give them a try!

Loved, loved, loved, the reincarnation of Bellini's on Riverfront Blvd., in the Dallas Design District. Same great food and excellent service! Wonderful new space with live music and familiar decor from their former Oak Lawn location. We enjoyed a wonderful bottle of Chianti, freshly baked bread with Balsamic Vinaigrette, EVOO, (Extra Virgin Olive Oil), Parmesan Cheese, Fresh Garlic & Orégano. House Salad Seafood Linguini x 2 (mussels, scallops & shrimp) Veal Piccata

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Wilson's have found a new ILadiestalian experience. in the picture you will find the vacant plates of my chicken fettuccini and Mrs. Wilson's shrimp provencal. we were served by The Lorenzo and were left in aw of his wisdom, passion, and Love for each dish and each and every customer. the world needs more businesses like his. thank you Lorenzo for 5STAR service. the Wilsons

The service was impeccable and the food delicious! We happened to find this little cafe on a recent day trip to Dallas and we will definitely come back. Wonderful Italian atmosphere and Charlie our waiter was so nice and friendly. Beautiful even if it's a bit over the top inside. My teen daughter loved that about it.

Great staff - our server Alina is awesome. Great ambiance too. And the food is fantastic! Highly recommend!

You are supposed to close at 10 came in and 925 and couldn't order a pizza to go? Really? I've been coming here for an over a decade maybe will rethink it your food is really good too! I'm going to rethink about coming back

Craving good Italian food at a reasonable price? Say YES to Bellini's! Food: Good taste, well seasoned, properly cooked, BIG portions, sauces well done! I tried the chicken parm (kept it simple) and it was PERFECT. Also, the bread they serve with the olive oil and balsamic (comes with a little garlic in it too) WAS DELICIOUS. Nothing beats warm, fresh bread. If you drink wine, I recommend Ambience: Dark lighting, romantic music - perfect spot for date night if you're on a budget. Can get a little crowded but nothing too bothersome. Decor: Beautiful paintings and flowers everywhere. The venue is kind of shady looking on the outside, but inside is much prettier! Service: Our waitress was a foreign young woman who was super nice and attentive. Didn't catch her name but overall she did an awesome job at our table. In conclusion, for good authentic Italian give this place a try, you wont regret it!