Bella Italia

Bella Italia is your go-to for authentic Italian cuisine in the heart of Blue Ridge Parkway country. 

This Hillsville staple offers wood-fired pizzas, pasta, wings, and other Italian cuisine in a family-friendly setting. The family-owned restaurant takes pride in making quality fare using fresh ingredients. This attention to detail has made Bella Italia a popular choice for locals and travelers to Virginia's High Country.

Bella Italia offers delivery and pickup, giving you creative vacation options when planning day trips to attractions like Jackson Ferry Shot Tower. 

When you're craving a taste of Italy on your getaway, add this popular eatery to your itinerary.

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This restaurant's location may have you scratching your head when you arrive. It sits in the parking lot of a gas station and doesn't resemble an Italian restaurant. But step inside, and your doubts about the quality of the food will fade.

The earth tones are inviting, while the scent of pizzas cooking in the oven is tantalizing. A clay red wainscot wraps the interior with warmth and adds an element of sophistication and refinement to the eatery.

Wooden tables and chairs dot the black-and-white checkerboard flooring, making you feel like you're in an East Coast Italian restaurant. Tables are adorned with condiments and a roll of paper towels, lending to Bella Italia's family-friendly, casual atmosphere. 

The ambiance is suitable for a romantic dinner or families needing refueling after a day at New River Trail State Park. The interior decor makes up for the exterior's lack of the vibe of an Italian restaurant. 

Bella Italia: Menu & Drinks

Many guests experience a challenge dining at Bella Italia: deciding which mouth-watering entree to order! With so much to explore, we'll focus first on one of their most popular picks: the pizzas!

These thin-crust pies come in traditional choices like pepperoni and cheese, but signature flavors are available, too. Examples are the Irish Pizza with ground beef, ham, and bacon topped with mozzarella cheese or the Buffalo Chicken Pizza with grilled chicken, onions, hot sauce, and melted mozzarella.

The Vegetarian Calzone is another top pick showcasing fresh mushrooms, black olives, onions, green peppers, hot banana peppers, broccoli, spinach, and fresh tomatoes. The veggies are stuffed into the calzone and covered with mozzarella, creating a tasty and ooey-gooey handheld!

The baked lasagna will replace the carbs you expended hiking the challenging trails at Rocky Knob Recreation Area. This classic Italian entree has ground beef in a red sauce, layers of lasagna noodles, and heaping helpings of mozzarella and ricotta cheese. 

Additionally, Bella Italia offers plenty of pasta, stromboli, salad, and appetizer options, ensuring everyone in your group will find something to eat. While they don't serve beer or wine, they offer soft drinks and tea to quench your thirst.

After a day exploring the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, there's nothing like unwinding at Bella Italia.