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Italian trattoria interior

North Loop · Minneapolis

Bella Roma

Family-run northern-Italian trattoria in the North Loop, Minneapolis.

Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
4 pm – 10 pm
Wednesday
4 pm – 10 pm
Thursday
4 pm – 10 pm
Friday
4 pm – 11 pm
Saturday
11 am – 11 pm
Sunday
11 am – 9 pm

Closed Mondays. Kitchen closes 30 minutes before the front door. Saturday and Sunday brunch runs 11am-2pm; dinner service resumes at 4pm.

Find us

218 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55401

(612) 688-4728

Parking

Street parking is metered until 10pm on Washington Ave. A surface lot is one block north on 3rd Ave N (approximately $5 after 5pm). Valet service is available Friday and Saturday evenings starting at 5pm.

Dress code

Smart casual. No swimwear or athletic wear. Most diners arrive in business casual or date-night attire.

Menu

A selection of what we're serving this season. Ask the assistant for full descriptions, wine pairings, or dietary options.

antipasti

  • Burrata & Heirloom Tomatoes

    $18

    Hand-stretched burrata over heirloom tomatoes with basil oil and crusty bread.

    vegetarian

  • Carpaccio di Manzo

    $19

    Thin-sliced raw beef tenderloin with arugula, capers, parmigiano, and lemon.

  • Polpette al Sugo

    $16

    Three house-made meatballs in San Marzano tomato sauce with grilled bread.

pasta

  • Cacio e Pepe

    $24

    Hand-cut tonnarelli, pecorino romano, black pepper, no cream — just the way Rome eats it.

    vegetarian

  • Bucatini all’Amatriciana

    $26

    Bucatini with guanciale, San Marzano tomato, pecorino, and a touch of chili.

  • Pappardelle al Cinghiale

    $32

    Wide ribbons of pappardelle in a slow-braised wild boar ragu with red wine and rosemary.

  • Ravioli di Zucca

    $28

    Butternut squash ravioli in brown butter, sage, and toasted hazelnuts.

    vegetarian · contains-nuts

  • Gluten-Free Penne Pomodoro

    $22

    Gluten-free penne in our slow-simmered San Marzano tomato sauce with fresh basil.

    gluten-free · vegetarian · vegan

pizza

  • Margherita

    $19

    San Marzano tomato, fior di latte, fresh basil, extra-virgin olive oil. Wood-fired.

    vegetarian

  • Salsiccia e Friarielli

    $23

    Wood-fired pie with house Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, fresh mozzarella, and garlic.

mains

  • Branzino al Forno

    $42

    Whole roasted branzino with lemon, olive oil, herbs, and roasted potatoes.

    gluten-free

  • Bistecca alla Fiorentina (for two)

    $95

    32oz dry-aged porterhouse, grilled over wood, finished with rosemary butter.

    gluten-free

desserts

  • Tiramisu

    $12

    Espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone, cocoa. Made in-house daily.

    vegetarian

  • Affogato

    $9

    Vanilla gelato drowned in a shot of fresh espresso.

    vegetarian · gluten-free

Reservations

Reservations recommended Thursday through Sunday. We hold the table for 15 minutes past the reservation time. Parties larger than 6 require a manager callback to confirm seating + any prix-fixe menu options.

For a quick booking, tap the chat in the corner — our assistant can take your details 24/7 and a manager will confirm anything that needs a callback.

Good to know

  • Dietary: Several pasta dishes can be made with gluten-free penne (one-dollar upcharge). Vegan diners — the Gluten-Free Penne Pomodoro is also vegan, and the chef can prepare a vegan pasta off-menu with notice. Cross-contact: we use a shared kitchen, so we cannot guarantee zero-trace for severe allergies.
  • Delivery: Delivery via DoorDash and Uber Eats only — we do not run our own drivers. Takeout orders can be placed by phone or in person; please allow 25-30 minutes during peak hours (Fri/Sat 6-9pm).
  • Kids: Kids absolutely welcome. We have a kids menu featuring spaghetti pomodoro ($10), cheese pizza ($11), and chicken parmesan ($14). High chairs and booster seats available.
  • Dogs: Dogs are welcome on our outdoor patio (open May through September, weather permitting). Service animals are welcome anywhere in the restaurant. Indoor dining is for service animals only.

Frequently asked

  • Do you have private dining or event space?

    We have a semi-private back room that seats up to 30 for buyouts or large parties. For full restaurant buyouts please ask to be connected to our events manager.

  • Do you sell gift cards?

    Yes, in-house or online via our website. Available in any denomination starting at $25.

  • Do you have happy hour?

    Yes — Tuesday through Friday from 4pm to 6pm at the bar: half-price antipasti, $8 Aperol spritzes, and select wines by the glass for $9.

  • Is the chef in tonight?

    Our executive chef Marco is in the kitchen Tuesday through Saturday. On Sundays our sous chef Elena runs service.

  • Do you accommodate large groups?

    Yes, up to 30 in our back room. Parties larger than 6 require a manager callback to confirm.