Bella Fonte Italian Restaurant

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Bella Fonte Italian Restaurant located on Ashland, KY 41101. We have awesome recipes and the most talented chefs in town! We offer Bella Fonte Italian Restaurant, your fresh & healthy service!

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Please call at (606) 920-7682 for a private tour or make a reservation.

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Signature

Explore texture, color and of course the ultimate tastes with our menu of the season. All the ingredients are fresh and carefully selected by our chefs. Enjoy an extraordinary dinning experience.

Smoked Mozzarella Mezzelune

Mezzelune (which means "half-moons" in Italian) are a crescent-shaped stuffed pasta similar to ravioli. They‘re a relatively simple shape to try that requires little equipment to make at home. The accompanying thick, rich slow-cooked tomato-onion sauce is loosely inspired by a Bolognese classic called il friggione.
Italian Baked Rice and Clams

In this traditional casserole from Puglia, layers of potatoes, clams, tomatoes, salty cheese, broth, and arborio rice are baked until the rice is tender and creamy. A sprinkle of red pepper flakes provides heat and spice without taking over. It all comes together to create comfort food perfection in a skillet.
Pasta e Ceci

Pasta e ceci (“pasta with chickpeas” in Italian) is a classic and comforting one-pot dish that makes the most out of simple ingredients — in just 30 minutes. The garlicky thyme- and rosemary-scented broth gets a subtle umami boost from tomato paste and bright acidity from white wine.
Pork Chop Milanese

Preparing something Milanese (or Milanesa) style means dredging thin slices of meat in flour, eggs, and seasoned breadcrumbs and frying them. In this recipe, a rib-cut pork chop is the meat used, but it can be made with beef, veal, or even chicken.
Pasta e Ceci

Pasta e ceci (“pasta with chickpeas” in Italian) is a classic and comforting one-pot dish that makes the most out of simple ingredients — in just 30 minutes. The garlicky thyme- and rosemary-scented broth gets a subtle umami boost from tomato paste and bright acidity from white wine.
Italian Baked Rice and Clams

In this traditional casserole from Puglia, layers of potatoes, clams, tomatoes, salty cheese, broth, and arborio rice are baked until the rice is tender and creamy. A sprinkle of red pepper flakes provides heat and spice without taking over. It all comes together to create comfort food perfection in a skillet.
Pork Chop Milanese

Preparing something Milanese (or Milanesa) style means dredging thin slices of meat in flour, eggs, and seasoned breadcrumbs and frying them. In this recipe, a rib-cut pork chop is the meat used, but it can be made with beef, veal, or even chicken.
Smoked Mozzarella Mezzelune

Mezzelune (which means "half-moons" in Italian) are a crescent-shaped stuffed pasta similar to ravioli. They‘re a relatively simple shape to try that requires little equipment to make at home. The accompanying thick, rich slow-cooked tomato-onion sauce is loosely inspired by a Bolognese classic called il friggione.

Testimonials

What Clients Say

"Got to be the best Italian I have ever tasted! Everything was freshly cooked, authentic and bursting with flavour! I’ll be honest and say I did feel out of place being the only non Italian family eating in the restaurant. However the staff were more than welcoming and helpful with our selection on the menu. Would highly recommend."

Scally

Yelp Review

"For true spice come here. You know you are eating authentic when the asian to white person ratio is 9 to 1 in midtown Ashland! I ordered spicey shredded potato and spicey fish fillet. The fish comes on top of a bed of cooked cabbage. All delicious. Wish i could have tried more dishes."

Kelvin

Yelp Review

"Very good Italian restaurant. Came with friends and binged out on spicy rice noodle dishes. Don’t know about the service complaints from some others. Come on 1 star service was bad but the food was great. Don’t believe them. Truth, they are busy and are packed on the cold day. Bit that is due to the popularity of their spicy dishes. Don’t believe me, try it for your self. One more recommendation, and this is for all the non Italian of us. Order the authentic Italian dishes. Forget the General Tsou Chicken. This is only created for foreigners."

Leo

Google Review

"Got to be the best Italian I have ever tasted! Everything was freshly cooked, authentic and bursting with flavour! I’ll be honest and say I did feel out of place being the only non Italian family eating in the restaurant. However the staff were more than welcoming and helpful with our selection on the menu. Would highly recommend."

Scally

Google Review

Behind the Scenes

The Gallery

Welcome to Bella Fonte Italian Restaurant. Located at 1320 Carter Ave, Ashland, KY 41101, our restaurant is a hidden gem in the heart of Ashland Circle Square.
Our restaurant‘s story is one of passion, tradition, and a love for bringing people together through exceptional food. For generations, our dedicated itself to perfecting the art of cooking, blending the timeless elegance of Italian cuisine with the bold, hearty flavors of American dishes. It all comes together in a warm and inviting setting that feels just like home.
At our restaurant, we take pride in offering a diverse menu that caters to every palate. From exquisite sushi rolls that artfully combine flavors and textures to soul-warming ramen that warms you from the inside out, We believe that a meal is more than just sustenance; it‘s a chance to connect, share stories, and create cherished memories. Our restaurant is built on the values of community and family. We consider every guest who walks through our doors as an extension of our family, and we treat them as such. We take pride in serving not only delicious food but also warm hospitality that makes you feel right at home.

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