Arabellas Italian Ristorante

Name: Arabellas Italian Ristorante
Address: 346 W. Central Av., Winter Haven, FL, United States, 33880
Telephone: (863) 293-1797
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1254 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 4, 2023

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
Website
http://www.arabellas.us/
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

Location
346 W. Central Av., Winter Haven, FL 33880
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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Popular dishes

Zuppa del Giorno$7.50
Soup of the day
Bruschetta$8.50
Chopped fresh tomatoes with garlic, basil and olive oil, served on crostinis and dressed with balsamic glaze
Mozzarella In Carrozza$9.50
Fresh mozzarella breaded and fried, served with marinara
Shrimp Cocktail$12.50
Traditional shrimp cocktail
Involtini di Melanzane con Granchio$12.50
Eggplant rolletini stuffed with crab meat and ricotta cheese served with aurora sauce
Gamberoni all Aglio$13.50
Shrimp sauteed in olive oil, garlic, and a light spicy white wine sauce
Cozze alla Napoletana$13.50
Musssels sauteed in olive oil, white wine, garlic, and marinara
Lumache al Sapore$12.50
Snails sautéed with mushrooms, prosciutto, and garlic in a white wine sauce
Calamari alla Chef$13.50
Traditional fried calamari served with a light spicy marinara sauce
Antipasto Misto Italiano$15.50
Thin slices of cured meats and an Italian cheese selection
Caprese di Sorrento$14.50
Slices of fresh buffala mozzarella with tomatoes, basil, balsamic and olive oil
Insalata di Cesare$19.50
Prepared table side for two or more. Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with caesar dressing, parmesan, and freshly baked croutons

Primi Piatti di Pasta

Pasta Entrees

Fettuccine Alfredo$20.50
Fettuccine pasta with alfredo sauce and parmesan cheese
Rotontini di Zucca$23.50
Jumbo Ravioli filled with butternut squash, sage, and thyme in a Amaretto cream sauce and topped with Amaretto cookies
Ravioli All Astice$27.50
Ravioli stuffed with lobster meat and roasted garlic in a light tomato cream sauce
Rigatoni All Amatriciana$22.50
Rigatoni pasta sautéed with cured pork cheek, onion, pecorino cheese and pomodorini sauce
Ravioli di Manzo$24.50
Ravioli Stuffed with braised beef in a mushroom marsala cream sauce

Second Piatti

Seafood Entrees. An extra plate charge of $7.95 will be added for sharing entrees. This will include a house salad, sorbet, and additional sides

Linguini allo Scoglio$32.50
Linguini with shrimp, mussels, and scallops, in a roasted garlic, white wine, and light tomato sauce
Scampi Fra'diavolo$31.50
Sauteed shrimp in a spicy marinara garlic sauce, served over bucatini
Trancio di Salmone Arrosto con Carciofi$31.50
Roasted salmon filet with artichoke in a white wine and lemon butter sauce
Gamberi e Cappesante Portofino$34.50
Shrimp and scallops in a dijon and garlic cream sauce, over linguini
Branzino alla Tirrena$42.50
Pan seared Chilean sea bass with cherry tomatoes and garlic in lemon butter sauce

Chicken Entrees

Petto di Pollo al Limone$26.50
Breast of chicken sauteed in butter, white wine, lemon, and capers
Pollo alla Marsala$27.50
Breast of chicken sauteed with mushrooms and Marsala wine
Petto di Pollo alla Saltimbocca$28.50
Breast of chicken topped with prosciutto and sage in a light white wine cream sauce
Petto di Pollo alla Fiorentina$28.50
Breast of chicken topped with spinach and cheese sautéed in a wine and tomato sauce
Pollo Mare e Monti$32.50
Breast of chicken, shrimp, and scallops sauteed in a white wine, garlic, olive oil, and marinara sauce

Veal Entrees

An extra plate charge of $7.95 will be added for sharing entrees. This will include a house salad, sorbet, and additional sides

Scaloppine di Vitello al Limone$28.50
Veal scallopini sauteed in butter, white wine, lemon, and capers
Scaloppine di Vitello al Marsala$28.50
Veal scallopini sauteed with mushrooms and Marsala wine
Scaloppine di Vitello Saltimboca$32.50
Veal scallopini topped with prosciutto and sage in a light white wine cream sauce
Scaloppine di Vitello alla Toscana$32.50
Veal scallopini sauteed with artichoke and sundried tomatoes in a creamy white wine sauce
Vitello alla Parmiggiana$32.50
Breaded veal scallopini topped with mozzarella and tomato sauce
Vitello Arabellas$37.50
Veal scallopini with shrimp and scallops sauteed in a wine saffron sauce

Bistecche

Bistecca di Manzo al Carbone$46.50
Grilled 18oz bone in Angus ribeye, marinated and served with potatoes and vegetables (Heavily marbled for flavor)
Filetto al Porto$42.50
Angus filet mignon topped with gorgonzola cheese in a port wine glaze
Filetto al Pepe Verde$42.50
Angus filet mignon finshed in a green peppercorn and brandy cream sauce
Steak Lady Diana$45.50
Two Angus filet medallions with mushrooms, onion, garlic and butter, in a red wine sauce (Prepared tableside, max two per table)
Carre di Agnello Scottadito$46.50
Roasted rack of lamb served in a red wine rosemary sauce
Terra e Mare$48.50
6oz Filet mignon and three crab meat stuffed shrimp in a Sambuca roasted bell pepper garlic sauce
Chateaubriand
Grilled 20oz Angus beef tenderloin served with a mushroom brandy sauce (Carved tableside, prepared for two)
- per person$48.50

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

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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.
BT
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
g
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.
j
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.
C
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!!
AZ
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.
LF
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
GS
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.
MS
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.
AP
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!
SR
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.
BD
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.
WE
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!
JM
JoanM
Orlando
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server’s were friendly & knowledgeable. Food was delicious, as always!
DA
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!!
w
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.
SQ
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.
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lettyv
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommend. Food was delicious and service was superb
EG
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.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and very attentive staff. It never disappoints!!
TH
TimothyH
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Arabella's always exceeds expectations. Highly recommended!
JT
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.
RG
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.
H
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.
BE
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.
CL
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
BK
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!
MW
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!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful birthday dinner for my husband.
JL
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!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal, excellent way to spend our anniversary
PB
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.
MW
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.
D
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.
L
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 🤔🎶
BD
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.
MD
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.
TN
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
KV
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!
BW
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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 4, 2023

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

Website
http://www.arabellas.us/
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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Arabellas Italian Ristorante

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Bruschetta

Antipasti

Zuppa del Giorno$7.50

Bruschetta$8.50

Mozzarella In Carrozza$9.50

Shrimp Cocktail$12.50

Involtini di Melanzane con Granchio$12.50

Gamberoni all Aglio$13.50

Cozze alla Napoletana$13.50

Lumache al Sapore$12.50

Calamari alla Chef$13.50

Antipasto Misto Italiano$15.50

Caprese di Sorrento$14.50

Insalata di Cesare$19.50

Primi Piatti di Pasta

Fettuccine Alfredo$20.50

Rotontini di Zucca$23.50

Ravioli All Astice$27.50

Rigatoni All Amatriciana$22.50

Ravioli di Manzo$24.50

Second Piatti

Linguini allo Scoglio$32.50

Scampi Fra'diavolo$31.50

Trancio di Salmone Arrosto con Carciofi$31.50

Gamberi e Cappesante Portofino$34.50

Branzino alla Tirrena$42.50

Chicken Entrees

Petto di Pollo al Limone$26.50

Pollo alla Marsala$27.50

Petto di Pollo alla Saltimbocca$28.50

Petto di Pollo alla Fiorentina$28.50

Pollo Mare e Monti$32.50

Veal Entrees

Scaloppine di Vitello al Limone$28.50

Scaloppine di Vitello al Marsala$28.50

Scaloppine di Vitello Saltimboca$32.50

Scaloppine di Vitello alla Toscana$32.50

Vitello alla Parmiggiana$32.50

Vitello Arabellas$37.50

Bistecche

Bistecca di Manzo al Carbone$46.50

Filetto al Porto$42.50

Filetto al Pepe Verde$42.50

Steak Lady Diana$45.50

Carre di Agnello Scottadito$46.50

Terra e Mare$48.50

Chateaubriand

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