Bella Saratoga

Name: Bella Saratoga
Address: 14503 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA, United States, 95070
Telephone: (408) 741-5115
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1875 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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We are open for patio dining or pick up! You can order and pay through our website for pick up, or get delivery through DOORDASH, GRUBHUB and UBER EATS! Thank You for your support! Bella Saratoga! About our Restaurant. A romantic Victorian house with intimate indoor and outdoor dining in the heart of Saratoga Village. We feature bountiful portions of award winning pastas, the freshest fish, filet mignon, thin crust pizzas, and homemade deserts with fine wines and cocktails. Stop by for Lunch or weekend Brunch on the way to the Santa Cruz mountains or for dinner before the shows at Villa Montalvo, the Mountain Winery, or the Flint Center. Saratoga, the center of arts and culture, is conveniently located off Highway 85.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(408) 741-5115

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Californian, Organic
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(408) 741-5115
Website
http://www.bellasaratoga.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
We offer catering services and customized menus based on your specific needs. Please call us to discuss.
Private party facilities
We welcome private parties. A private room requires a minimum of 15 guests and same rules as banquets apply. See banquet description.
Private party contact
Clyde / Claudio: (408) 741-5115

Location
14503 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070
Neighborhood
Saratoga
Cross street
Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd.
Parking details
Street Parking
Entertainment
We feature live music for Sunday Brunch.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Bruschetta (Dinner)$9.00
Garlic toast with fresh garlic, fresh diced tomatoes, and basil.
Artichoke (Dinner)$10.00
Fresh artichoke served warm with roasted garlic aioli.
Soft Polenta and Sauteed Cremini Mushrooms (Dinner)$13.00
With green onions in creamy demi-glaze sauce.
Caprese (Dinner)$13.00
Fresh bufala mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil seasoned with salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
Fried Calamari (Dinner)$13.00
Crispy seasoned calamari with homemade cocktail sauce.
Crab Cakes (Dinner)$16.00
Pan seared blue lump crabmeat served with remoulade.
Chilled Prawns (Dinner)$14.00
Served with red onions and avocado over a cilantro vinaigrette puree.
Steamed Mussels and Clams (Dinner)$15.00
Served in a garlic, butter, and white wine sauce.
Carpaccio (Dinner)$12.00
Thinly-sliced peppercorn-crusted beef with arugula, capers, red onions, lemon, and parmesan drizzled with white truffle oile.

Soup and Salad

Served from 4: 00pm - 9: 30pm. For salad topped with bay shrimp or grilled chicken, add $3, with avocado, tomato and onion, add $2.

Bella Salad (Dinner)
Crisp mixed baby greens with fresh tomato, mushrooms, toasted croutons, served with creamy Italian dressing.
- Small$9.00
- Large$12.00
Caesar Salad (Dinner)
Chopped romaine lettuce with parmesan cheese, garlic croutons, served with classic caesar dressing.
- Small$9.00
- Large$12.00
Gorgonzola Salad (Dinner)
Mixed baby greens with green apples, candied pecans, and gorgonzola cheese.
- Small$10.00
- Large$13.00
Spinach Salad (Dinner)
Fresh spinach topped with toasted pine nuts, served with raspberry vinaigrette.
- Small$10.00
- Large$13.00
Saratoga Arugula Salad (Dinner)$16.00
Crisp arugula served with tomatoes, olives, basil, parmesan and fresh mozzarella wedges, tossed in balsamic vinaigrette.
Shellfish Salad (Dinner)$26.00
Fresh mixed greens with prawns, scallops, shrimp, crab, and gorgonzola cheese, served with vinaigrette dressing.
Homemade Minestrone Soup (Dinner)
- Cup$5.00
- Bowl$7.00

Meats and Poultry Entrees

Served from 4: 00pm - 9: 30pm.

Filet Saratoga (Dinner)$42.00
Filet mignon with grilled prawns and crimini mushrooms.
Beef Angelo (Dinner)$38.00
Filet mignon on a bed of warm spinach with garlic mashed potatoes.
Scaloppini Saratoga (Dinner)$28.00
Sauteed natural fed veal and prawns with mushrooms in demi-glaze sauce.
Veal Piccata (Dinner)$26.00
Sauteed natural fed veal with capers, lemon butter, in a light lemon sauce.
Lamb Chops (Dinner)$42.00
Grilled lamb chops with chef's special sauce.
Pork Chops (Dinner)$30.00
Grilled bone in pork chops topped with pitted cherries in brandy sauce.
Saltimbocca (Dinner)$24.00
Free range chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto and mozzarella, with a mushroom cream sauce.
Chicken and Prawns Marsala (Dinner)$25.00
Chicken breasts and prawns with crimini mushrooms and marsala wine.
Chicken Piccata (Dinner)$28.00
Free range boneless half chicken roasted with capers and lemon butter sauce.

Seafood Entrees

Served from 4: 00pm - 9: 30pm.

Cioppino (Dinner)$29.00
Assorted seafood and shellfish in a spicy fresh tomato sauce.
Petrale Sole (Dinner)$24.00
Tender white fish with seedless grapes served with a lemon butter sauce.
Grilled Salmon (Dinner)$27.00
Fresh wild caught salmon filet with jumbo prawns served with a lemon butter sauce.

Pasta Entrees

Served from 4: 00pm - 9: 30pm.

Salmon Ravioli (Dinner)$22.00
A blend of salmon, ricotta, and herbs, served in a creamy tomato-dill.
Fettuccine Bianco (Dinner)$26.00
Prawns, scallops, and mushrooms in a white wine and cream sauce.
Linguine Tuttumare (Dinner)$28.00
Mussels, clams, prawns, scallops, and white fish served with a tomato-basil sauce.
Linguine and Clams (Dinner)$23.00
Fresh linguine with clams served in a light white wine.
Lasagna (Dinner)$19.00
Our homemade bolognese sauce, baked with fresh pasta and cheese.
Linguine Contadina (Dinner)$18.00
Sauteed chicken and roasted julienne vegetables served with a creamy alfredo sauce.
Linguine Piquante (Dinner)$19.00
Fresh linguine, chicken, crimini mushrooms and olives served with a spicy red sauce.
Linguine Bolognese (Dinner)$18.00
Fresh linguine served with bella saratoga's signature bolognese sauce.
Eggplant Parmigiana (Dinner)$18.00
Tender eggplant slices baked with mozzarella and served with marinara sauce.
Pasta Primavera (Dinner)$17.00
Fettuccine served with roasted julienne vegetables in a garlic wine sauce.
Linguine di Capra (Dinner)$19.00
Eggplant, roasted red peppers, Sun dried tomatoes, crimini mushrooms, and goat cheese in a light sauce.
Garlic Gnocchi al Pesto (Dinner)$18.00
Handmade gnocchi served with bella saratoga's signature pesto sauce.
Risotto al Porcini (Dinner)$19.00
Risotto rice served with porcini mushrooms and parmesan cheese.

What 1,875 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Jose / Silicon Valley
Great for brunch
San Jose / Silicon Valley
Great for outdoor dining
San Jose / Silicon Valley
Italian

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MomAsAFoodCritic
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another wonderful evening at Bella Saratoga. The food is delicious, the staff is charming (polite, efficient, kind) and the musician playing background music was perfect. Can’t wait to return!
PH
PHofHP
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful meal and service outdoors. The music by guitarist Hugo Wainzinger was beautiful!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service4ambience4
Always great in all categories! Great ambiance in every area!
p
paulb
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Neighborhood Italian restaurant in an old Victorian. Very accommodating and pretty busy for a Tues eve. Food is good, as well as the bread. Will return.
RM
RobertM
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
This place is great! The food was simple but tasty. The waiters were great1 the seeting is very romantic! a must1
SC
SherryC
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Greeted with a warm welcome, followed by excellent service and amazing food. Excited to now be living so close to such a lovely restaurant!
JA
JoshA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Reserved outdoor patio seating for a Mother's Day dinner. Ben, our server was very attentive as well as the rest of the staff. Overall, we were very happy with my Lasagna and my wife's Scaloppini entree, but I think our favorite was the kid's tortellini from our daughter's plate. I would happily dine here again.
JH
JosephineH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My daughters brought me here for Mothers Day! All the dishes we ordered were outstanding! Fresh, presented well and portions were good! My only concern was the Mud Pie for dessert! The menu said it was with cappuccino ice cream and we got chocolate ice cream so it wasn’t as enjoyable as if we had gotten the ice cream we wanted. Other than that I would be so happy to come back and try some other meals.
R
Rita
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
I was disappointed to see the limited menu for Mothers Day. But the staff was wonderful
TL
TammyL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great location, food, and service. Definitely recommend.
AK
AdamK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had a lovely Mother’s Day brunch. Thank you for the great experience.
YF
YvonneF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother's Day brunch was very nice. Started with a fruit plate and all of the mains that we had were delicious.
LW
LisaW
San Francisco
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience4
It was a warm day out. We sat on the patio which is very nice but unfortunately they do not have any fans or anything to keep the air moving so it was very uncomfortable. We saw a couple of ceiling fans nearby on the porch of the house and asked for those to be turned on. Not sure if those helped or not though. The service was underwhelming as we hardly had a waiter/server stop by. You'd think for this type of establishment they would staff a little better. The food quality was very good.
K
Karen
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food2service5ambience3
Everything was great except my veal. Very chewy and over cooked.
L
Lise
San Francisco
31 reviews
vip
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
This is our go-to for Mountain Winery Concert Nights. Easy, delicious - they have never let us down.
L
Lynda
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
My husband and I had dinner at this sweet restaurant before going to a concert at Mountain Winery. What a wonderful place. Linen tables cloths, delicious complimentary bread, great drinks and dinner was delicious!! You won’t be disappointed
a
anton7364
San Francisco
94 reviews
vip
5.0
94 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience3
Very good Italian food, great salmon ravioli and short rib. Epic tiramisu actually
B
Boardmeeting
San Francisco
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for a brunch and had a fantastic meal with five guest. My meal was the seafood omelet. It was fantastic. Light and fluffy. Also, their homemade cinnamon rolls were wonderful. Not overdone with butter but also light and fluffy.
SR
ScottR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent restaurant. Friendly staff and great food.
JS
JustinS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and ambiance. Sit outside on the patio and listen to the guitar player on the weekends
MR
MRCLMN
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite spot in the area never ceases to amaze us. My wife always orders the salmon but the special was halibut last night which was off the chart. Very consistent food & service all around. See pic of 2 orders of the special! 👌🏼
BO
BritsOnTheRow
San Francisco
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall3food4service1ambience5
We eat at Bella Saratoga a few times. The food is really good but the service is always very slow. If you manage to get a member of your waitstaff at your table make sure you order and don’t send them away saying you need more time. You will wait a long long time before they come back round
MT
MikeT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
There is a bartender/server and his name may be Brandon. I'm not 100% sure but what I am 100% sure of his service is beyond. The gentlemen is talented. His understanding of the food, pairings, cocktails, general kindness, and excellent memory makes the experience worth it. I'll be sure to get his name and come back with another review. It's an outstanding place to dine. Such a great atmosphere with delicious food. One of my favorite places for sure!
BM
BobM
Denver
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Fiat time diner. Wasn't too impressed. Menu was not that exciting. Salad portions are very small. Food was just OK. Service was fine. But don't think we'll be coming back.
LW
LisaW
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
We enjoyed our meals but they were in need of ample staffing. We rarely saw our waiter except to take our order and deliver our meals.
RP
RosaleenP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff was great, we all loved our food, and sat outside on the porch. Super cute spot, loved it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely evening sitting on the patio at Bella - great food, service & positive ambience.
U
United3millionmiler
San Francisco
68 reviews
vip
4.0
68 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Outdoor dining is the main feature at this restaurant. Service was outstanding. Food was very good and reasonable in cost.
h
hypernot
San Francisco
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a delightful evening dining on the porch. Attentive service. Delicious food. The Saltimbocca was cooked perfectly atop risotto. The side of pasta was delicious. The turtle pie was a perfect ending to the meal. Very enjoyable and the price wasn’t too bad at $150 for 2 entrees, a side of pasta, a bottle of wine and dessert. We will be back.
A
Alejandra
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect as usual, I love going with friends or by myself. I just love it.
KR
KathyR
San Francisco
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time here dining on 2nd floor of this restaurant, housed in a lovely original historic home in downtown Saratoga. Wait staff were friendly and expedient in serving all courses. Cosmopolitan cocktail was surprisingly tasty as it was finished at our table and turned a lovely shade of lavender. Caesar salad was customized at our request to add extra anchovies. We each enjoyed a scrumptous veal entree (Picatta & Marsala) accompanied with a glass of Zinfandel. A creme Brule was shared for dessert, although several tempting options were available. Definitely coming back to dine on the patio when the weather warms up to try other dishes. We will invite friends to join us too.
Bella SaratogaResponded on April 12, 2023Thank You Kathy We are happy you had a great time
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Alejandra
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect as usual, food, coffee and the attention were perfect.
CB
CarolB
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved that the food was delicious, staff friendly and professional and prompt and room was quiet so we could have a conversation! We loved the older style/ historical house and reasonable prices!
Bella SaratogaResponded on April 12, 2023Thank You Carol
A
Alejandra
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The attention since I arrived was perfect. The Brunch was delicious, I had Chilaquiles and they exceeded my expectation, also the coffee was marvelous. Love this place, the environment, the attention to the details.
PS
PatS
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
This was our 2nd time at Bella. We definitely will return again. It was too cold to sit outside, although they have heaters and people were dining, it's not my choice. The inside downstairs is comfortable and relaxing. The homemade pastas are really fresh and good tasting. We will go again!
k
kuttyb
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our go to spot for celebrating various occasions. Great Italian food, wine and beer, the most charming host/hostess in a quiet peaceful environment.
Bella SaratogaResponded on April 12, 2023Thank You Kutty That's great
RF
RogerF
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 21, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Food was delicious. Well prepared and fresh out of the oven.
A
Andy
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service and delicious food. Will go again soon,
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, beautiful room and delish salad!
P
Pamela
San Francisco
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything we ate was delicious and beautifully presented. Our waiter was superb -- he had recommendations and suggestions for every course, and never steered us wrong, not once. Staff was attentive but not omnipresent. We'll be back!

FAQs

Bella Saratoga offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (408) 741-5115.

Bella Saratoga is rated 4.6 stars by 1875 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

May 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(408) 741-5115

14503 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd.
Neighborhood
Saratoga
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Californian, Organic
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Entertainment
We feature live music for Sunday Brunch.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bellasaratoga.com/
Phone number
(408) 741-5115
Catering
We offer catering services and customized menus based on your specific needs. Please call us to discuss.
Private party facilities
We welcome private parties. A private room requires a minimum of 15 guests and same rules as banquets apply. See banquet description.
Private party contact
Clyde / Claudio: (408) 741-5115

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Bella Saratoga

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

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100 San Francisco Bay Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Bruschetta (Dinner)

Grilled Salmon (Dinner)

Caesar Salad (Dinner)

Appetizers

Bruschetta (Dinner)$9.00

Artichoke (Dinner)$10.00

Soft Polenta and Sauteed Cremini Mushrooms (Dinner)$13.00

Caprese (Dinner)$13.00

Fried Calamari (Dinner)$13.00

Crab Cakes (Dinner)$16.00

Chilled Prawns (Dinner)$14.00

Steamed Mussels and Clams (Dinner)$15.00

Carpaccio (Dinner)$12.00

Soup and Salad

Bella Salad (Dinner)

Caesar Salad (Dinner)

Gorgonzola Salad (Dinner)

Spinach Salad (Dinner)

Saratoga Arugula Salad (Dinner)$16.00

Shellfish Salad (Dinner)$26.00

Homemade Minestrone Soup (Dinner)

Meats and Poultry Entrees

Filet Saratoga (Dinner)$42.00

Beef Angelo (Dinner)$38.00

Scaloppini Saratoga (Dinner)$28.00

Veal Piccata (Dinner)$26.00

Lamb Chops (Dinner)$42.00

Pork Chops (Dinner)$30.00

Saltimbocca (Dinner)$24.00

Chicken and Prawns Marsala (Dinner)$25.00

Chicken Piccata (Dinner)$28.00

Seafood Entrees

Cioppino (Dinner)$29.00

Petrale Sole (Dinner)$24.00

Grilled Salmon (Dinner)$27.00

Pasta Entrees

Salmon Ravioli (Dinner)$22.00

Fettuccine Bianco (Dinner)$26.00

Linguine Tuttumare (Dinner)$28.00

Linguine and Clams (Dinner)$23.00

Lasagna (Dinner)$19.00

Linguine Contadina (Dinner)$18.00

Linguine Piquante (Dinner)$19.00

Linguine Bolognese (Dinner)$18.00

Eggplant Parmigiana (Dinner)$18.00

Pasta Primavera (Dinner)$17.00

Linguine di Capra (Dinner)$19.00

Garlic Gnocchi al Pesto (Dinner)$18.00

Risotto al Porcini (Dinner)$19.00

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