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Bites Nearby: Bella Notte

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Enjoy all of the delicious favorites from chicken and seafood dishes to plenty of pastas and delectable appetizers.

Fish fanatics, take note of all the seafood-inspired appetizers. Taste the flavors of baked clams, fried calamari, calamari salad, fried calamari arrabiata, shrimp cocktail, shrimp oreganata or zuppa di mussels. Shellfish not exactly on your list of favorites? That's no problem at all, since Bella Notte had plenty of non-seafood choices. Share some stuffed mushrooms or fresh mozzarella and tomatoes with a friend, or order sauteed spinach, the soup of the day or a stuffed artichoke for yourself.

Craving some crisp? Opt for a salad before the main course. Aside from the aforementioned seafood salad, diners can also enjoy a tossed salad, Caesar salad, cold antipasto or a warm salad.

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Moving on to the entrees portion of the menu, hungry palates find an array of pastas, chicken, seafood and more. Create your own pasta dish with a choice of linguini, rigatoni, penne, fettuccini, cappelini or whole wheat pasta in one of the many sauces and styles including garlic and oil, ala vodka, sundried tomatoes and chicken, alfredo, shrimp and clams and more.

All of the fan-favorite chicken entrees are available, such as parmigiana, sorrentino, scarpiello and francese. Veal dishes are availablein many of the same styles. Try a dish that's a bit different with the chicken ala Bella Notte which features the flavors of chicken, potatoes, sausage, peppers, onions and broccoli.

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The mouth-watering entree options don't stop there, as this Italian restaurant also offers broiled veal chops, eggplant parmigiana, shrimp oreganato, calamari marinara, shrimp scampi, shrimp marinara, shrimp parmigiana and a fish of the day.

Don't leave without satisfying your sweet tooth. Indulge in a creamy and sugary dish by ending the meal with Italian cheesecake, tiramisu, a cannoli or two, a napolean, tartufo or sorbet.

Feeling rather full from the main course, but still want that little extra something special before bidding Bella Notte adieu for the night? Order an espresso or cappuccino, and sip it slowly while finishing up conversations with family and friends.

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