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Arabellas Italian Ristorante

4.8
4.8
1254 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
If date or time is unavailable online, please call (863)-293-1797 to book reservations with us.

Welcome to Arabellas Ristorante, located in Times Square, the heart of historic downtown Winter Haven. We offer the best Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, created from the freshest ingredients and served in a warm, elegant atmosphere. Join us for live piano entertainment every evening Monday through Saturday, from open to close.

Arabellas Ristorante Reservation Policy:
• The day of your reservation, please let a representative of Arabellas know in advance should you be running late by calling (863)-293-1797.
• Please note, your reservation will be held for 15 minutes from the time of the original reservation. Without notice of late arrival, Arabellas has the right to release the table.



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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Mediterranean

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (863) 293-1797

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Juan Velez

  • Private party facilities

    Book meetings or events in our elegant, private, Dining Rooms. Arabellas has two Private Event spaces:Private Dining Room – This room is perfect for occasions with parties between 10-22 guests. Board Room- This event space is appropriate for larger parties between 15-30 guests.Optional event space is available in Avenue Bar with accommodations between 25-75 guests.Arabellas restaurant is accessible at full close out for groups between 45-95 guests.

  • Private party contact

    events@arabellas.us: (863) 293-1797

  • Neighborhood

    Winter Haven

  • Cross street

    4th Street SW

  • Parking details

    Street parking and Public lot available

  • Entertainment

    That Musical Guy, Christopher Bell (Pianist)

  • Additional

    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,254 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    Italian

  • Orlando

    Italian

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience3
    The service is great but the food was not good. Deeply disappointing because I heard so much about the food and atmosphere. Most likely an off night which could happen anywhere.
  2. BillT

    Kansas City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always enjoy dinner at Arabella's, will be back in the future
  3. garys

    New England

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely charm at this upscale Italia/classic food establishment. If you want to experience table side cooking the offer authentic Caesar Salad, entrees like Steak Diane and several flambe desserts. Impecible service and a wonderful piano player who takes requests. Just not "Piano Man". Been here many times, spent my life in the food industry, this is the real deal.
  4. joecast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    the overall experience was very good. my only complaint was we were asked 3 times if our evening was for a special occasion. after telling the staff 3 times it was and it was my wife's birthday we were not offered anything to celebrate. that minor oversight will not cause us to dine there again.
  5. Cosmo

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    A hidden Gem! We were taken by suprise as to have found such a restaurant tucked away in this tiny city. Highly Recommend!!
  6. AngelZ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    The experience was awesome! I am definitely going back. The only set back was the wait time on getting drinks, appetizers and complimentary bread. I think we sat about 15 minutes waiting for a server. The servers also seemed rushed and a bit irritated by something. There was a large group of elderly women in which they were also attending to. Didn't seem to be going well. In part the staff was great but slow in providing essential services (ex. offering to get drink orders placed), when we arrived. Once the ladies left and the volume level of noise lowered. The experience was awesome! Food very tasty and good. Also I called a head, to ask if the dress code required business casual, was also for lunch time. Base on the conversation I had with the hostess via phone, yes, we were to wear collared shirts and slack. Was a surprise to see most of the customers in shorts, flip flop sandals and tank top shirts whereas I was told get dress! Lol. In all great time but minor setbacks.
  7. LarryF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great Mother’s Day meal there, and the staff, and the food away to the cook couldn’t have been better hats off to Arabella
  8. GaryS

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Atmosphere, service and food were everything I would expect from a high end restaurant in Chicago’s theater district. We enjoyed it very much and plan to return for our next event.
  9. MariaS

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A very elegant setting complete with piano player. The service was outstanding and the food was superb. It was definitely pricey, but for a special occasion it’s worth it.
  10. AnthonyP

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    This was a disappointing visit. The food was not what we have experienced in the past. The food was tasteless and did not feel as if being cooked with Italians flavors and techniques. My seafood pasta was watery and tasteless. My husbands chicken dish similar to Saltimbucca was tough and lacked flavor. Our friend ordered veal and felt it was tough and not as described. The only redeeming factor was the piano player who kept the tradition alive. While we were celebrating a birthday, of which was mentioned during the reservation process, confirmation process, upon check in and while at the table, no birthday celebration occurred despite it being celebrated all around us. Disappointing at best!
  11. SRC1

    Tampa

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a fantastic meal with my parents. Service and food was incredible.
  12. BarbaraD

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was awesome. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Atmosphere is relaxed. Piano player is entertaining.
  13. WENDYD

    Naples

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This being a home town ‘favorite’, celebrated our 1st wedding anniversary. As always, service, food and atmosphere…STELLAR!
  14. JoanM

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server’s were friendly & knowledgeable. Food was delicious, as always!
  15. DanetteA

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service and food! What a gem of a restaurant in Winter Haven. We’ll be back!!
  16. wayner

    Orlando

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    We have been going here for years and always enjoyed it for food and service and ambiance. this time we were a little disappointed as the prices seems to have gone up a lot with the new management .we still enjoy it there and will return again, just not as often.
  17. SailingQueen

    Orlando

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Few places offer such an array of delicious Italian food, accompanied by Focaccia bread. It is one of my lunch group's favorite place to eat. Everyone goes away pleased with their order and a few have leftovers to take home.
  18. lettyv

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend. Food was delicious and service was superb
  19. EdwardG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Professional and attentive service. Great food and ambiance. The old brick in the building is amazing.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and very attentive staff. It never disappoints!!
  21. TimothyH

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Arabella's always exceeds expectations. Highly recommended!
  22. JeffTerry

    Orlando

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is by far my favorite Italian restaurant in all of Central Florida. All there pasta dishes are amazing plus they have lots of other dishes like steak Diane. Always feel like they appreciate our business.
  23. RonG

    Orlando

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Atmosphere was amazing! The service was very good. Shrimp and scallops were 10 out 10. Chicken was 8 out of 10. The flavor was delicious a little on the tough side.
  24. Howdy

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The filet al porto is always to die for, and the service and atmosphere is wonderful.
  25. BillE

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Diane was energetic and always ready to help us with questions. Izzy helped at our table and and was very attentive to our needs. The food was delicious as always and we were not rushed. the cheese cake for my wife's birthday was the perfect ending to a great evening.
  26. ChrisL

    Tampa

    42 reviews

    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We love this restaurant. Always great service , ambiance and attention to detail. It was our wedding anniversary and always celebrate at Arabella’s. Appetizers were delicious. Ordered veal osso bucco and the surf and turf which was a 6 oz filet and 7 oz lobster tail. I ordered the steak medium rare. When entrees were served, my filet looked like an overdone piece of sirloin. It was gray and inedible. Not sure why anyone would serve something as bad as this was. Lobster tail was good but served with no butter for dipping. I spoke to the server and the manager came over and apologized. For the filet. Mentioned Covid and how difficult to hire competent staff? That is still not a Redon to put this on a plate. The veal osso was superb and we shared it. The manager did send me home with a perfectly cooked filet which was delicious the next day. Why wasn’t it on my plate??? Cherries Jubilee fun dessert. Love the flambé Hopefully, the next visit will be better. It is a wonderful place
  27. BobK

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our entire meal. It was VERY nice that you offered a nice birthday dessert as well as singing happy birthday to my husband! Thank you for making his birthday extra special!
  28. MarilynW

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! Went for the first time for my birthday celebration. Everyone's food was soooooo good - loved it - we will return!
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful birthday dinner for my husband.
  30. JosephL

    Tampa

    34 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    What was once a wonderful place for fine dining and date nights has now changed to an average place to eat. The restaurant allows people in hoodies, flip flops, baseball caps and more. Not what it was!!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal, excellent way to spend our anniversary
  32. PittBornCLE

    Cleveland

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is your far the best restaurant in Winter Haven. Great service, atmosphere and consistency. I visit every year I am in town for a visit.
  33. MatthewW

    Fort Lauderdale

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Come here every time I am in town for business. This place never disappoints. The food, service, and ambiance are superb.
  34. Deedee

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time there and will definitely going back. Food was absolutely wonderful and a very large portion. Staff was wonderful and very on top of your needs. Love the piano player and his music. Very relaxing place to have a romantic dinner or just to celebrate with family and friends.
  35. Lemp

    Orlando

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good to be back for dinner..a good time was had by my husband and granddaughter. Must say the pianist was a bit different in his presentation with your 3 choices for him to play…but do not include thus and so songs….was it a joke or real, strange and off putting 🤔🎶
  36. BigDog

    Orlando

    170 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    170 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a fine dining experience! Excellent food, service and ambiance. For any special occasion it is an outstanding choice for your dining venue.
  37. MadelynD

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Two couples had a delicious meal. Service (Sal) was superb and guided two of the diners through some allergy issues and the specials for the evening. Piano music gives a nice touch. We consider this a special occasion restaurant as the bill with tip was close to $200.
  38. TomN

    Orlando

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    We were seated at 6:30 and our meal was not served until 9:10 , the order was taken soon after we sat but it took more than 2 1/2 hrs for the main meal to be brought to us , this was made even worse because the noise level was so high we couldn’t talk to each other
  39. KimV

    Tampa

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious. The seafood was fresh and cooked perfectly. I love the decor and atmosphere. The piano man is always a treat. A salad and palate cleanser is always included which is wonderful. Arabella’s is my favorite restaurant in the area!
  40. BobW

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a wonderful experience!! The food and service was exceptional. Enjoyed the piano player which added to the atmosphere. The Chilean Sea bass was incredible, and the Feletto al Porto was the most tender steak I have ever had. Bananas Foster- YUM YUM!

FAQs

Arabellas Italian Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 1254 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Arabellas Italian Ristorante

346 W. Central Av., Winter Haven, FL 33880

Additional information

  • Cross street

    4th Street SW

  • Neighborhood

    Winter Haven

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Mediterranean

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Street parking and Public lot available

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Juan Velez

  • Entertainment

    That Musical Guy, Christopher Bell (Pianist)

  • Additional

    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (863) 293-1797

  • Private party facilities

    Book meetings or events in our elegant, private, Dining Rooms. Arabellas has two Private Event spaces:Private Dining Room – This room is perfect for occasions with parties between 10-22 guests. Board Room- This event space is appropriate for larger parties between 15-30 guests.Optional event space is available in Avenue Bar with accommodations between 25-75 guests.Arabellas restaurant is accessible at full close out for groups between 45-95 guests.

  • Private party contact

    events@arabellas.us: (863) 293-1797

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