Isabellas Italian — Bentonville — Restaurant in Bentonville

I really enjoyed the Fayetteville location so really excited about the new location since it is much closer to me. The restaurant is really nicely decorated, very upscale even though it is in a strip mall. They had been open a couple of days so there was a lot of staff roaming around. We were greeted very warmly and immediately seated at a very nice table. One of the biggest issues in the Fayetteville location was the tables were very close together because space was tight, not the case here. We started with calamari steaks, they were anything but steaks. While very good, there were just a few tiny bites. Really disappointed in the quantity, but they were very good. I then had the salmon in a basil creme. I will order salmon at most upscale restaurants because I really like it and love to see how the chef seasons and cooks it. Because it was sitting in the basil creme, I was not able to really taste the salmon, so not really sure how it was. The sauce it set it was very good, I would rather have the salmon stand alone. My wife had the Caesar salad and the Fruits de Mer Risotto and really liked both. The servers were fairly new but well trained. I am a little more critical than normal here, when I spend $100+ per person I do expect much more. Overall it was a good experience and a great new restaurant for the area. We have really been lacking in good Italian in the area and now we have a few...

Isabella’s Italian is an absolute gem! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting. The decor is stunning, with a perfect blend of elegance and charm that makes the dining experience truly special.

The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. Shawn, was very engaging and super knowledgeable, and it was clear he was leading his new team with professionalism and enthusiasm. Ray Shawn, our server, was a true pleasure—attentive, personable, and made sure our experience was seamless. Mary Joe from the team was also very sweet and made us feel even more welcome. To top it all off, Nikki, the owner, even stopped by to say hello, adding a personal touch to our visit.

The food was absolutely amazing! Every dish was bursting with flavor, and you could tell everything was made with the freshest ingredients. The pasta was perfectly cooked, and the sauces were rich and delicious. The wine pairing recommendations were spot-on and truly elevated the meal. The seafood options were incredible.

The desserts were heavenly! We tried the chocolate crêpes with basil ice cream, which were a unique and delightful combination that perfectly balanced rich and fresh flavors.

We can’t wait to come back and try more from the menu. Isabella’s Italian is a must-visit for anyone who loves amazing food, beautiful decor, and a fantastic dining experience....

I recently attended the soft opening of this restaurant. Typically, soft openings offer some form of discount or complimentary item, but here, everything was full price—fair enough. Our table of four ordered quite a bit: four alcoholic drinks, three sodas, two salads, three appetizers, four entrées, and two desserts, totaling over $300. No complaints about the cost as the food was excellent.

However, because of the amount we ordered, we each packed up more than half of our entrées to take home. The next morning, I was excited to dig into my chicken parm leftovers, only to discover that I had someone else’s meal from our table. It turned out three of us received the wrong leftovers, and the fourth person couldn’t be sure if her meal was hers since it was a duplicate of someone else’s entrée.

When I contacted the restaurant about this mix-up—amounting to over $100 of food—they offered a single free dessert on our next visit as compensation. This response was disappointing, especially considering it was a soft opening intended to help train staff and refine operations. A mistake of this scale deserved a more...