Bella Panini

Marlo Marinakis

2024-04

We ate here on V-day and the dish I wanted was on the menu, but they didn’t actually have it. Luckily our server Cameron suggested the shrimp scampi which was good minus one shrimp that was not fully cooked. …. She had also recommended a great red wine that really complimented the dish. She was fantastic. If I ever eat here again, it will be because of her great attitude and helpful service. Thanks again!

Sam Brejt

2023-07

Just outside Colorado Springs (Palmer Lake) is a hidden Gem of Italian ambiance and flavors. I was so impress with the level of service and attention not only by the staff but from ownership (Imran) as well. If you want an intimate Italian restaurant outside of the commercial blah Italian food in Colorado springs there is no better place than Bella Panini. BTW I had the best Vegetable Lasagna, in fact it was so good I went back later that week!If you are looking for Amazing - Ambiance, Italian Food and Service Bella Panini is your place!Vegetarian options: The best Vegetable Lasagna in Colorado Springs area. Selection of wines are affordable and good

Michael

2024-05

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Kinsey Fischer

2023-05

A lovely experience at Bella Panini last night for a belated Valentines celebration with my mom. Our waitress was wonderful and never hesitated to provide a recommendation, plus came around countless times to top off water and fill our wine glasses with the pitcher we had already bought, a nice touch!I am vegetarian and I loved that they had not only vegetarian but vegan options. A great mix for all appetite types. The bread and oil to start were yummy, and that's always a great sign. We got a house salad with the raspberry vinaigrette and it was delicious (and a generous portion). You could taste the fresh raspberries muddled in it, a huge fan. I also had the vegetarian lasagna and loved how the artichoke and peppers were added to it. I hadn't seen a lasagna like that so it was definitely worth trying. Finally, because of how great our experience was, we had to top it off with some tiramisu. It all washed down very easily. I am telling you to stop by as soon as you can, but make a reservation first to make sure you can get in!The owner came around to check how every tables meal was. Just something that goes above and beyond in my opinion and the staff seemed to really enjoy being there which was great to see.I can already envision a return to this restaurant during the summer (and probably sooner) with some wine and good weather to walk the lake after.Thank you, Bella Panini team!Vegetarian options: Vegan bolognese, vegetarian lasagna

Linda Meier

2024-04

I was a little skeptical about visiting the restaurant. Once I heard the prior owner had left. I was presently surprised that our four cheese pizza was exactly as I remember it, and made to perfection. The new owner came to our table to introduce himself. He is very personable and said he could tweak our meals any way we would like. Definitely will be returning to try something else on the menu and I’m sure I’ll be wonderful.

Ted Muelhaupt

2024-01

This used to be a local favorite, and we gave the new owners three tries. Food quality stayed good, but service got progressively slower. We bailed tonight when the meal didn’t arrive 1:15 after seating, with no estimate of serve time. Server was snippy: “I can’t do anything about it!”. Next table of 6 was seated, served, and left while we waited. I love to support local businesses, but we had a hungry 5-year old with us. Won’t be back.

Scott Bryan

2024-05

Just turned away for a party of two. There were 3 other tables in there. The hostess said the cook quit and the owner can’t keep up. KT please come back! We have been coming here since KT started it. This guy is a joke. This used to be a local favorite, the new owner has no idea how to run a restaurant. We called to order a pizza to pick up a couple of weeks ago and was told it would take over 2 hours because they didn’t have enough help.

Maren Rubino

2024-04

We are so sad. This used to be one of our favorite restaurants. We just left after waiting an hour for our food. A couple of other tables were seated and served while we waited. We asked if the waitress when we could expect our food, when she did not return after 10 minutes we left…..🤨😟The table next to us was served two pizzas that were completely burnt. Seriously. So sad.

DEBBORA WHITSON

2024-05

Great atmosphere and excellent service. Food was delicious and well presented. We will definitely return.Vegetarian options: Vegetarian Lasagna was, delicious. I was with a large group of people and one of us ordered vegetarian lasagna , and she said it was excellent 😋

levi miller

2024-03

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Astrid Baron

2023-05

If you are in Palmer Lake, please do yourself a favor and eat here at Bella Panini ! We tried the stuffed pasta and parmesan Chicken and it was SO GOOOD! The owners know what they are doing! We also ordered the Tiramisu and OMG it was delicious!

L Dl

2024-01

Our favorite place for lunch or dinner was recommended by a Palmer Lake resident. Very cute restaurant in a really special little mountain town. Outstanding, friendly service - especially the owner / chef, Imran, a new friend. Everything we've had here has been really good, but we almost always get Imran's specials for dinner. Can't get enough of the bread and balsamic they bring before meals. Reasonably priced, too. We live in the south Denver metro area but come here often, when we're near or often, just for a nice scenic drive and special treat. We tell our friends about this great place. It's starting to get crowded, so do make reservations if you can and check their hours, which change seasonally (Palmer Divide winter weather...).Vegetarian options: Great Italian vegetarian options, even some vegan and gluten free. Also, for pescatarians, ask about seafood specials at dinner - owner / chef Imran is especially good with fish, which has always been perfectly prepared when we've been there.Parking: Parking isn't a problem around Palmer Lake, but you can park right outside here.

David Chappell

2024-01

Ate here while visiting family over the holidays. While the servers were kind and welcoming we waited for over an hour and a half for bland food thar was served cold. We had been enjoying a few drinks while waiting and had asked if we could receive them complementary due to the long wait and poor quality of food. We were informed that management would not allow that and were offered nothing in return for our terrible experience. We will not be back and will make sure our family who lives locally knows to avoid this place until there is a change in management.

Matt Peterson

2024-05

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Andy Benavidez

2023-09

We came here from the Palmer Wine fest hoping for a quick bite.Big mistake. We waited over an hour for a panini.I ordered Italian dressing and received balsamic vinaigrette.Big mistake, we won’t be back.The panini was sub par and there was a, “We don’t really care attitude.”. They even served the roots from the garlic.People that came in after us were served before us but we were told the delay was due to one server and one person in the back.If this was a full restaurant I could understand but there weren’t many people and now I know why.

Jaden Cotton

2024-03

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Troy Lumaye

2024-04

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Freya Moonchild

2024-02

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Brayan Cisneros

2024-04

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Steven Cody

2022-05

This was pretty good. Had the margherita and the bottom was chewy not crispy. Ordered take out and the pizza was cold 10 minutes after leaving there. Makes me think it has been sitting a while. Place is packed and staff is super friendly.

Jennifer Stahl

2023-10

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Jess Q

2023-05

The atmosphere, service, and waitstaff were awesome.The problem was the food. I really didn’t enjoy the meat lasagne. The sauce was tangy and “bright”, and it everything was over seasoned.After seeing all of the glowing reviews here, I can only assume that whoever prepped this did not follow the recipeI wasn’t sure it was a meat lasagna for the first few bites as the vegetable chunks were noticeable.I suddenly found the sausage. It was laid in there in 2” x 2” flat pieces that had too much fennel.I eat at a lot of Italian restaurants, and I love lasagna. This was not one my favorite food experiences.I really wanted to like this place, and there’s a lot going for it. I just did not enjoy my meal here.

Desiree Rodriguez

2023-12

First customers in served nearly 2 hours later. Panini given last. Excuse from manager was they had $500 worth of take-out before opened. Are they not use to doing $500 worth before? Either way, the service from servers needs improvement. If it was the manager/owner that spoke to us with excuse—- terrible. You apologize sincerely and remedy in some way. Two of us from Monument and 5 of us visiting from Texas trying to celebrate a birthday tonight. By far the worst experience, and the food was not anything special but slapped together. But, we wanted to support local. We should have went to Biaggi’s. Only positive was quaint spot.

Sara Clark

2024-03

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Mike Pacheco

2024-03

Margherita pizza had tomato slices on top, and veggie lasagna was artichoke mush.Honestly the red sauce just wasn’t good and the pizza could have been a frozen pizza

Luis A Rodriguez Cifredo

2021-05

The Place is really good you can stay inside or outside with the Fire Lamps the Service is great always attentive looking if you need anything, Drinks, Beers, Great Wines and the Food is so good, all Is home made and fresh, All was so Good the Soup, Salad, Dressing, All the main dishes, Dessert and also the Coffee if you have the chance to visit you will loved. Is an Italian restaurant so Bona Petite.

Heidi Balaraman

2024-04

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Delana Cooper

2023-07

This place is amazing! 🤩Came in tonight and earlier this week and the food was PERFECT 👌 servers were great and the atmosphere was classy! I will definitely be coming back often for the crispy pizza and fresh salads. Entrees I had this week and the past two weeks have all been great too! Love the Bella Panini!! (Pecan pie is phenomenal)

Catherine Dilda

2017-05

Loved it! Both mine and my husband's meals were delicious! The bread with the vinaigrette were very tasty. Basically everything we had was delicious, we ate on the patio which was just wonderful. The entire staff were very friendly and helpful! Helped me pick out a good dessert which was phenomenal. We will definitely come here again!

Katherine Iriarte (Dr. I)

2024-04

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