| Cuisines | Italian |
| Dining style | Casual Elegant |
| Phone number | +1 212 988 4624 |
| Website | www.bellabluny.com |
| Dress code | Smart Casual |
| Payment options | AMEX, MasterCard, Visa |
| Location | 967 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10021 |
Bella Blu
| Cuisine type | Italian | |
| Price range | $31 to $50 | |
| Neighborhood | Upper East Side |
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About Bella Blu
The memorable Northern Italian Cuisine makes this Upper East Side restaurant special. The Spaghetti Lobster is the classic signature dish of this Mediterranean treasure. The Wine Spectator awarded extensive and serious wine menu is carefully selected by owner Enrico Proietti. Very often a private wine tasting is happening at the corner table making the wine list more notable every season. The one of a kind brick oven offers a variety of dishes, exceptional pizza and foccacina rabbiola that is hard to find in this city. For something sweeter-the deserts are impressive! The atmosphere is charming in this power playing neighborhood.
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Insalate
| Misticanza con Scaglie di Parmigiano | $12.00 | Organic Mixed Baby Greens, Shaved Parmesan, Sherry Vinaigrette |
| Riccia con Noci Caramellate, Gorgonzola Dolce | $13.00 | Frisee, Caramelized Walnuts, Gorgonzola, Sherry Vinaigrette |
| Rughetta con Finocchio, Arance, Olive Nere di Gaeta | $12.00 | Arugula, Fennel, Black Olives, Orange, Cherry Tomatoes, Lemon Oil |
| Tropicale con Cuori di Palma, Avocado, Peperoni arrosto e Mais | $13.00 | Hearts of Palm, Avocado, Roasted Peppers, Radish, Corn |
| Insalata di Spinaci con Uvetta, Noci e Caprino | $13.00 | Baby Spinach, Raisins, Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Honey Balsamic Dressing |
| Tritato di Carciofini, Sedano, Arugola, Funghi e Parmigiano | $14.00 | Chopped Baby Artichokes, Celery, Mushrooms, Arugula, Parmesan |
| Verdurine Bella Blu al forno a legna | $14.00 | Brick Oven Chopped Roasted Vegetables, Red Wine Vinaigrette |
| Rape Rosse con Scalogno Riccia e Caprino | $12.00 | Roasted Red Beets, Frisee, Shallots, Endive, Goat Cheese, Red Wine vinaigrette |
| Insalata di Cesare | $12.00 | Traditional Caesar Salad, Croutons, Parmesan |
Antipasti
| Tortino Di Melanzane alla Parmigiana | $15.00 | Eggplant Parmigiana, Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce |
| Carciofini Scottati con Pistacchio e Valeriana | $16.00 | Sautéed Baby Artichokes, Pistacchio, Mache, Parmesan |
| Bocconcini di Bufala con Peperoni arrosto, Pomodoro e Basilico | $17.00 | Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers, Tomatoes, Basil |
| Portobello alla Griglia con Zucchini e Scamorza | $18.00 | Grilled Portobello, Zucchini, Smoked Mozzarella |
| Brodetto di Cozze e Vongole | $16.00 | New Zealand Mussels, Manila Clams, White Wine, Mild Spicy Tomato Sauce |
| Carpaccio di Tonno alle Erbe con Arance, Indivia e Pepe Rosa | $16.00 | Herbed Crusted Tuna Carpaccio, Orange, Endive, Pink Peppercorn |
| Tortino di Calamari e Carciofini con Valeriana | $17.00 | Squid & Baby Artichokes Cake, Mache, Lemon Dressing |
| Calamaretti al Forno con Piselli e Crostino all'Aglio | $17.00 | Brick Oven Baked Calamari, Peas, Tomato, Garlic Crostino |
| Vitello Tonnato | $18.00 | Cold Thinly Sliced Roasted Veal, Tuna Sauce, Capers |
| Carpaccio di Manzo con Rughetta, Cremini e Pecorino Romano | $18.00 | Raw Filet Mignon Carpaccio, Arugula, Cremini Mushrooms, Pecorino Cheese |
Featured Items
| Spinaci Saltati | $9.00 | Sautéed Spinach |
| Asparagi al Forno | $9.00 | Oven Roasted Asparagus |
| Patate Arrosto | $8.00 | Roasted Potatoes |
| Rapini | $9.00 | Broccoli Rabe |
| Fagiolini | $9.00 | Lemon & Oil String Beans |
| Bietole Saltate | $9.00 | Garlic & Oil Swiss Chard |
Primi
| Spaghetti alla Chitarra, Pomodoro Fresco e Basilico | $20.00 | Spaghetti Chitarra, Fresh Tomato and Basil |
| Gnocchi con Pesto e Fagiolini | $21.00 | Gnocchi, Pesto, String Beans |
| Pappardelle Integrali con vegetali organici | $20.00 | Organic Whole Wheat Ribbon Shaped Pasta, Organic Baby Vegetables |
| Orecchiette con Salsiccia, Rapini e Peperoncino | $22.00 | Orecchiette, Sweet Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Red Pepper flakes |
| Casoncelli alla Bergamasca con Guanciale, Burro e Salvia | $21.00 | Veal and Raisin Ravioli, Guanciale, Sage and Butter Sauce |
| Bucatini all`Amatriciana | $21.00 | Bucatini, Guanciale, Onions, Tomato, Pecorino Romano |
| Mezzelune di Ricotta e Spinaci alla crema di Tartufo | $22.00 | Ricotta & Spinach ravioli, Black Truffle Cream Sauce |
| Ravioli di Carciofi con Pistacchi, Burro e Parmigiano | $22.00 | Artichoke Ravioli, Pistacchios, Butter and Parmesan |
| Paccheri con Ragú di vitello al profumo di Limone e Rosmarino | $22.00 | Paccheri, Veal Ragú, Lemon Rosemary Scent |
| Penne al Tonno con Capperi, Origano, Olive di Gaeta e Pomodoro | $21.00 | Penne with Fresh Tuna, Capers, Oregano, Gaeta Olives, Tomato Sauce |
| Linguine alle Vongole | $22.00 | Manila Clams, White Wine Garlic, Red Pepper Flakes |
Secondi
| Battuta di Pollo con Misticanza, Mais, Fagiolini e Caprino | $24.00 | Pan Seared Chicken Paillard, Baby Greens, Corn, String Beans, Goat Cheese |
| Petto di Pollo alla Milanese | $25.00 | Pounded & Breaded Organic Chicken Breast, Hearts of Palm, Mixed Greens |
| Saltimbocca alla Romana | $26.00 | Pounded Veal Loin, Prosciutto, Sage Asparagus, Roasted Potatoes |
| Galletto al Forno in Salsa di Senape con Patate arrosto e Rapini | $27.00 | Pan Seared Free-Range Baby Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, Broccoli Rabe, Mustard Sauce |
| Bistecca di Manzo alla Griglia con Rughetta e Cipolla caramellata | $32.00 | Grilled Prime Black Angus Steak over toasted Garlic bread, Caramelized Onions |
| Salmone alla Griglia con Verdure saltate in salsa di agrumi | $27.00 | Grilled Atlantic Salmon, Sautéed Baby Vegetables, Citrus Sauce |
| Gamberoni con Insalata di Rucola e Mango | $29.00 | Pan Fried Hawaiian King Prawns, Arugula, Mango |
| Tonno ai semi di papavero con Carciofi, Fagiolini in salsa di Soya e Zenzero | $29.00 | Poppy Seed Tuna, Artichokes, String Beans, Cherry Tomatoes, Soy Ginger Dressing |
| Filetto di Ippoglosso al Forno con Ragú di Funghi | $32.00 | Pan-seared Halibut, Butternut Squash Sauce, Wild Mushroom |
Insalate
| Riccia con Noci Caramellate, Gorgonzola Dolce | $13.00 | Frisee', Caramelized walnuts, gorgonzola, and sherry vinaigrette |
| Tritato di Carciofini, Sedano, Arugola, Fungí e Parmigiano | $16.00 | Chopped baby Artichokes, Celery, Mushrooms, Arugula, Parmesan |
| Tropicale con Cuori di Palma, Avocado, Peperoni arrostiti e Mais | $14.00 | Hearts of palm, avocado, roasted peppers, radish, corn and mix greens |
| Insalata di Spinaci con Uvetta, Noci e Caprino | $13.00 | Baby Spinach with Raisins, Walnuts, Goat Cheese in Honey Balsamic vinaigrette |
| Insalata di Cesare | $13.00 | Traditional Caesar Salad, Crutons and Parmesan |
| Verdurine Bella Blu al Forno a Legna | $15.00 | Brick Oven Chopped roasted vegetables with red wine vinaigrette |
| Rape Rosse con Scalogno Riccia e Caprino | $14.00 | Red Beets with Shallots, Endive, Goat Cheese |
| Insalata di Tonno | $18.00 | Tuna Salad with chopped Romaine, Onions, Corn with our homemade Caesar Dressing |
| Insalatina d'Aragosta con Riccia, Mango e Avocado | $22.00 | Frise' Lobster Salad with Mango, Corn, Avocado and Cherry Tomatoes |
| Insalata di Cavolo nero Toscano | $13.00 | Tuscan Kale Salad with Crutons, Crumbled Parmesan in an Anchovies Lemon Vinaigrette |
Antipasti
| Tortino Di Melanzane alla Parmigiana | $16.00 | Eggplant Parmigiana, with Mozzarella and Tomato |
| Polpettine Di Carne Al Sugo | $16.00 | Classic Meatballs in Tomato Sauce |
| Carciofini Scottati con Pistacchio e Valeriana | $18.00 | Sautéed Baby Artichokes with Pistachio, Mache and Parmesan |
| Bocconcini di Bufala con Peperoni Arrostiti, Pomodoro e Basilico | $18.00 | Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella with Roasted Peppers, Tomatoes and Basil |
| Tartara di Tonno allo Zenzero con Avocado e Cetrioli | $19.00 | Yellow Fin Tuna Tartar with Avocado, Cucumbers, Ginger Lemon |
| Tortino di Calamari e Carciofini con Valeriana | $18.00 | Squid and Baby Artichokes Cake, Mache and Lemon |
| Polipo alla Griglia con Fagiolini, Pachino e Indivia | $18.00 | Grilled Octopus, French String Beans, Fingerling Potatoes, Oil of Olive |
| Frittura di Calamari, Gamberi, Carciofini e Zucchini | $22.00 | Fried Calamari, Shrimps, Baby Artichokes and Zucchini |
| Carpaccio di Manzo con Rughetta, Cremini e Pecorino Romano | $21.00 | Raw Filet Mignon Carpaccio, Arugula, Cremini Mushrooms, Pecorino Cheese |
| Piatto di Vegetali alla Griglia | $18.00 | Grilled Mixed Vegetables with Terragon Dressing |
| Involtino di Gamberetti | $19.00 | Shrimps wrapped with Zucchini over Cannellini Beans Ragu |
Contorni 11
| Spinaci Saltati o Cremosi | Spinach w/ garlic & olive oil or creamed Spinach | |
| Asparagi al Forno | Oven roasted asparagus | |
| Patate Arrosto | Roasted Potatoes | |
| Cime di Rapa | Broccoli Rabe garlic/oil | |
| Fagiolini olio e limone | String beans w/ oil & lemon | |
| Funghi Selvaggi Saltati | Wild sautéed Mushrooms |
Primi
| Spaghetti alla Chitarra al Filetto Di Pomodoro | $22.00 | Spaghetti Chitarra with Fresh Tomato and Basil |
| Gnocchi Pomodoro, Mozzarella e Basilico | $22.00 | Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella |
| Pappardelle Integrali con vegetali organici | $24.00 | Organic Whole Wheat Ribbon Shaped Pasta, Organic Baby Vegetables |
| Orecchiette con Salsiccia, Rapini e Peperoncino | $24.00 | Orecchiette Pasta, Sweet Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Red Pepper Flakes |
| Tagliolini al nero di Seppia | $27.00 | Black and White Tagliolini with Crab, Shrimps, Cherry Tomatoes in a spicy Tomato Sauce |
| Casoncelli alla Bergamasca con Guanciale, Burro e Salvia | $24.00 | Veal Ravioli, Guanciale, Sage and Butter |
| Bucatini all`Amatriciana | $23.00 | Bucatini, Guanciale, Onions, Tomato, Pecorino Romano |
| Pappardelle con Ragu d' Anatra e Olive nere | $24.00 | Homemade Pappardelle with wild Duck Ragu and Black Olives |
| Mezzelune di Ricotta e Spinaci alla Crema di Tartufo | $23.00 | Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli, Black Truffle Cream Sauce |
| Panzerotti di Carciofi con Pistacchi,Burro e Parmigiano | $24.00 | Artichoke Ravioli, Pistachios, Butter and Parmesan |
| Garganelli con Ragu di Vitello al Profumo di Limone e Rosmarino | $24.00 | Garganelli, Veal Ragu', Lemon Rosemary Scent |
| Penne al Tonno con Capperi, Origano, Olive di Gaeta e Pomodoro | $25.00 | Penne with Fresh Tuna, Capers, Oregano, Gaeta Olives and Tomato |
| Ravioli all`Astice con punte di Asparagi e Pachino | $27.00 | Homemade Lobster Ravioli, Asparagus tips, Fresh Cherry Tomato |
| Linguine alle Vongole Veraci | $27.00 | Manila Clams, White Wine Garlic and Peperoncino |
Secondi
| Battuta di Pollo con Misticanza, Mais, Fagiolini e Caprino | $25.00 | Grilled Chicken Paillard, Baby Greens, Corn, French Beans and Goat Cheese |
| Galletto al Forno in Salsa di Senepe con Patate Arrosto e Rapini Rapini | $28.00 | Pan seared free-range Baby Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, Broccoli Rabe, Mustard |
| Filetto di Vitello al Tartufo Nero | $35.00 | Veal tenderloin, Asparagus, Potato Gratin, Black Truffle |
| Bistecca di Manzo alla Griglia con Patate arrosto e Spinaci | $38.00 | 16 Ounces Grilled Prime Black Angus Steak, Fingerling Potatoes, and Sautéed Spinach |
| Costolette d`Agnello con Puree di Patate al Tartufo e Broccoli | $38.00 | Rack of Lamb, Black Truffle Mashed Potato, American broccoli, Porto |
| Salmone alla Griglia con Verdure saltate in Salsa di Agrumi | $28.00 | Grilled Atlantic Salmon, sautéed Baby Vegetables, Citrus |
| Trancio di Pesce Spada con Capperi e Limone | $34.00 | Pan-seared Sword Fish with mix grilled vegetables, Lemon Caper |
| Tonno ai Semi di Papavero con Carciofi, Fagiolini in salsa di Soya e Zenzero | $33.00 | Poppy Seed Tuna, Artichokes, String Beans, Cherry Tomatoes, Soy Ginger |
| Pesce Cileno | $33.00 | Pan-roasted Chilean Sea Bass with Escarole, white Beans and roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Lime Ginger |
Pizza
Wood Burning Brick Oven Pizza
| Margherita | $20.00 | Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil |
| Caprese | $22.00 | Buffalo Mozzarella, Basil, Cherry Tomato and light Tomato Sauce |
| Napoletana | $21.00 | Anchovies, Capers, Olives, Onions and Fiordilatte |
| Lexington | $21.00 | Wild Mushrooms, Spicy Sausage, Tomato and Mozzarella |
| Piccante | $21.00 | Pepperoni, spicy Salami, Tomato, chilly Flakes, Mozzarella and Jalapeno |
| Quattro Stagioni | $22.00 | Ham, Mushrooms, Olives, Artichokes,Tomato and Mozzarella |
| Bella Blu | $25.00 | Porcini, Provolone, Speck, Arugula and Black Truffles |
| San Daniele | $24.00 | Prosciutto Crudo, Arugula, Tomato and Mozzarella |
| Calabrese | $22.00 | Spicy Sausage, Roasted Peppers, Onions, Tomato and Mozzarella |
| Tonno e Cipolla | $22.00 | Tuna, Onions, Capers, Pachini and Black Olives |
| Trevigiana | $22.00 | Radicchio, Gorgonzola, Speck, and Mozzarella |
| Quattro Formaggi | $21.00 | Fontina, Gorgonzola, Mozzarella and Provolone |
| Funghi | $22.00 | Wild Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella |
| Tartufo Nero | $23.00 | Provolone, Robiolina and Black Truffle |
| Carciofi | $21.00 | Baby Artichokes, Mozzarella and Parmigiano |
| Robiolina | $24.00 | Robiola Cheese and Sprinkled White Truffle Oil |
Desserts
| Tiramisu Bella Blu | $10.00 | Tiramisú with mascarpone cheese, espresso & cookies |
| Fondente al cioccolato con gelato di Vaniglia | $10.00 | Chocolate soufflé' served with Vanilla ice cream |
| Panna Cotta alla Lavanda con salsa di Lychee | $10.00 | Lavender scent Panna Cotta served with Lychee Sauce |
| Crema Bruciata al Baileys | $10.00 | Baileys crème brulee |
| Sbriciolata di Mele e Finocchio con Gelato alla Canella | $10.00 | Apple and wild fennel cobbler with Vanilla ice cream |
| Millefoglie | $10.00 | Layers of puff-pastry with orange custard cream |
| Fragole al Balsamico | $10.00 | Strawberries with 25 year aged balsamic |
| Cheesecake | $10.00 | Ricotta Cheese Cake |
| Frutta Fresca | $10.00 | Fresh Fruit Plate |
| Gelati | $9.00 | Hazelnut, Vanilla, Chocolate, Ricotta, Roasted Coconut |
| Sorbetti | $9.00 | Lemon, Honeydew, Lychee, Orange |
| Piattino di Biscotti Fatti in Casa | $6.00 | Homemade cookies assortment |
Main
| Uova in Camicia alla Benedettina | $16.00 | Classic poached eggs Benedict with English muffins, Canadian bacon and hollandaise sauce |
| Benedettina con Salmone affumicato e Spinaci | $18.00 | Classic poached eggs Benedict on English muffins with Smoked Salmon, spinach & hollandaise |
| Fiorentine con Astice e Asparagi | $18.00 | Poached eggs with toasted bread spinach and Sautéed Lobster meat |
| Frittata di vegetali con Gruyere e pancetta | $16.00 | Frittata of mixed vegetables, Gruyere and Bacon |
| Frittata con Prosciutto cotto peperoni, Cipolla e pomodori | $17.00 | Frittata with ham peppers onions and tomatoes |
| Omelette con Spinaci e Formaggio di Capra | $16.00 | Spinach and goat cheese omelet |
| Omelette con Astice e Cipollotti | $18.00 | Classic omelet with lobster meat and scallions |
| Omelet ai Quattro Formaggi | $16.00 | Omelet with fontina, mozzarella, parmesan and pecorino cheese |
| Uova all' Occhio di Bue con Bistecca di Manzo | $22.00 | Grilled sirloin steak topped with pan fried eggs |
| Piatto di Salmone Affumicato con Capperi, cipolla e crema di Formaggio | $18.00 | Smoked Salmon plate served with caper, red onion and crème cheese |
| Pane Dolce alla Vaniglia con Banana e Frutti di Sotto Bosco e Sciroppo di Acero | $16.00 | French toast with banana, mix berries and Vermont maple syrup |
| Truffle Parmesan French Fries | $9.00 |
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