We came here for our first time in June of 2023… it’s a quaint restaurant with a very relaxed atmosphere. There’s plenty of outside seating and a very friendly staff. Our server, Sydney, was the best server my family and I have ever had! She was very knowledgeable of the menu and all offered selections. All of her recommendations were dynamite!! Top notch service!!! Ask for Sydney for one the best experiences on AMI while you’re in town!
From the appetizers, salads, and entrees… we have left this evening with great memories made with my whole family.
I’m on a meatless diet because of an inflammatory disease I have. I had the pasta primavera… absolutely amazing!!
We had deserts to end our perfect night with family. What a an awesome Italian inspired delicacy!
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I recently had the pleasure of dining at Isolla Bella (Beautiful Island) Restaurant and I must say, the food was absolutely fantastic. The dishes had a distinct and authentic Italian touch that truly impressed my taste. I was particularly impressed with the attention to detail and flavor in each dish.
Furthermore, I would like to commend the exceptional service provided by Cindy and Clarisse. From the moment I walked in, they made me feel like a VIP guest. They were attentive, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience.
However, I have to deduct a star from my rating due to a few minor inconveniences. Firstly, the AC was unfortunately broken during my visit, which made the dining area uncomfortably warm. Secondly, I found the interior lacking in decoration, which affected the overall ambiance of the restaurant. And lastly, there are only 4 parking spots in front of the restaurant. Additional parking is next to the restaurant 20 yards in another parking lot.
Despite these few small drawbacks, I would highly recommend Isola Bella Restaurant for its incredible food and excellent service. Just be prepared for limited parking, a slightly warmer dining experience and a minimalist interior.
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We visited AMI for 4 days and this was the best meal I had on the island.....maybe in fact that I've had in quite awhile. The bruschetta was probably the best bruschetta I've ever tasted. The tomatoes you could tell were incredibly fresh (server said they're grown over in Bradenton by a company he knew by name), so juicy and full of flavor. We asked for extra balsamic and it was happily provided. I ordered the chicken marsala, my go to Italian dish, and it did not disappoint. The chicken was cooked perfectly and I could cut it with my fork. The fettuccine was also cooked perfectly. And the sauce was......well let's just say I refrained myself from licking the plate clean. The only downfall was dessert. We were so full from dinner, we took the lemon curd on almond shortbread home, and it was lackluster. Not a lot of flavor at all. I was expecting a super lemony flavor and it was very muted. There were oddly almond slivers in it also. Maybe that's traditional, but I didn't like that texture with the lemon curd and crust. Def would try a different dessert next time. My sister got the chicken parmesan and she loved hers just as much. Can't wait to go back again!
Wow! This restaurant is A+. The eggplant appetizer with burrata is fried to perfection, the eggplant inside the breading like marshmallow, and the fresh cheese soooo fresh. Special halibut on caponata unbelievable too. Perfect Caesar salad. We were too full for dessert as the portions are very generous. The decor is simple and perfect in that it doesn't fight with the very well seasoned food. The owners know what they're doing and so does the chef.
Very authentic and delicious scratch Italian fare. I was honestly surprised to get such a good meal in a relatively small island, but it stands up to some of the best! Service is really attentive with family-like friendliness. Highly recommend the chef's bolognese if it is on the specials menu and the caprese for a starter that came with fresh yellow heirloom tomatoes.
Splendido! Without a doubt the “Isola Bella Italian Eatery” serves an incredible spaghetti carbonara. In fact, it is the best I have experienced including our visit to Italy. The ingredients, the preparation, and the presentation were all first class. My party was pleasantly impressed with our dining experience and look forward to returning on our next visit to Anna Maria. Our server Dale was knowledgeable of the menu and ingredients. Thank you Dale for helping to make my birthday celebration dinner special.
In my opinion this is the best place to eat in Ana Maria Island. The food is very flavorful and the workers are very sweet people. The charcuterie board was delightful as well as the meatballs. It is very nice inside and looks clean.
One of ours favorites! A high end dining experience in terms of food and service but has a comfortable vibe. I especially like the different dishes compared to other predictable Italian restaurant selections. I highly recommend trying all the courses, my favorite appetizer is the eggplant ez Bella, it’s big enough to be an entree, I also love getting the Caesar salad!!
A little late on my review but as an Italian I really appreciated the food of this restaurant. Being so hard to eat good Italian food that's authentic it was satisfying to find a good place that made me feel like home. The burrata board was very good and creative, the amatriciana was very close to what I use to eat in Rome and the ravioli alla vodka were good as well definitely will go back when I get the chance.
Also shout out to the server Daniel he treated us very well
We came here on the last night of our trip for a nice departure dinner. Our server was too pushy trying to upsell us and get us to order additional items any chance he got. Aside from that, the service was great with the food runners being very helpful.
As far as the food, the burrata appetizer was excellent. The cheese was presented with a healthy portion of olives, prosciutto, salami, tomatoes, and I believe, arugula. I ordered the pasta norma and wished immensely that the eggplant would have not been breaded and fried. Its my fault for not reading the description properly but I was expecting something a bit more fresh. I didnt love the breaded vegetable on top of pasta. The pasta itself was well made and the sauce was tasty as well. The ravioli was a hit at our table, both the lobster ravioli and the spinach and ricotta ravioli. The vodka sauce they came in was excellent. I will order ravioli on my next visit 👌🏻
Who likes great food? Then you have to eat here. Everything on the menu is amazing. We had our reception here with 20 guests. From our initial discussion with Vicky we were confident everything would go off without a hitch. Dealing with a large party is never easy and the entire team knocked it out of the park. Thank you Vicky and Dan.
I was visiting Bradenton, FL with my college friends and we ran into this restaurant! The hostess was so sweet and tried her best to get us a table as soon as possible, as waiting for a table in this town is normally crazy. The Calamari was delicious and the overall experience was awesome! Will be returning to this cute family owed business! 10/10
Absolutely outstanding restaurant. Wonderful service. Food is out of this world. Truly authentic. The ambience makes you feel like you’re actually in Italy. Our server Daniel was world class. We’ll be back again and again. Highly recommend. The specials are always great. Try the the burrata antipasto board and shrimp far diavolo but everything is delicious.
My boyfriend & I came here for our anniversary dinner, and I can’t say enough good things! The staff was very friendly from the minute that we walked in the door. The food was also delicious - we split the eggplant eza bella for our appetizer and it was amazing!! By far the best place to eat on the island and will definitely be coming here more often. Highly recommend!!
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