Bella Sera Pizza — Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale

Decided to try this place out based off the reviews. I’ll start by saying I got the “is that all” after each item I ordered. I think it’s safe to say the “New Yorkers” posting five star reviews probably only ate frozen Totinos pizza and are comparing it to such. I ordered a half topping pizza, (2) wings, (2) cannolis and a piece of tiramisu. The pizza was soggy and tasteless, filled with mostly cheese and hardly any sauce. The wings were double fried which we wouldn’t mind if they also didn’t taste like rubber. they use off brand ranch and charge 75 cents for a tablespoon The cannolis were a giant disappointment to us, the shell was so crunchy we could hardly take a bite without it stabbing the roof of our mouth, it was extremely sweet and clearly had little to no ricotta in the filling. The tiramisu was made of vanilla cake and what tasted like whipped cream filling. And for $5.00?? If you’re going to use such terrible quality and cheap measurements, have your prices match. Nothing in life is ever free, but your food should be. I’ll end with this, if your used to bowling ally pizza and cheaply made desserts then this will be a step up for your family. However, if you value a good pie and Italian sweets then please...

Do not go gently into that good night. Instead, devour it. (Bella sera means good night)

For many years, decades even, Big Louie's was consistently voted best pizza in Fort Lauderdale / Broward. According to New Times Magazine. (Is that still around?) Anyway, King Louie is dead, long live the new king.

This pizza is amazing. How can a simple concoction comprised of dough, cheese and sauce taste so good. I actually started to supect that they were putting MSG in the sauce. (Most big pizza franchises do, modified food starch is MSG.) However; I don't think so. I have an allergy to glutamate. I would have noticed. It's just really really good.

I only get cheese pizza, so I can't comment on any other toppings. I also get delivery, so I've never dined there. However; it seems to be family owned and operated and the delivery drivers are very nice.

FYI, order directly from them. The apps increase the price (significantly). I was amazed at how much cheaper it was to order off their site as opposed to a certain app I was using.

The only pizza I've ever had that was as good was from Angelo's in Plantation. But that was years ago. I don't even know if they're still...

Food: Pizza is fair with a NYC style flat Sbarro style pie. Not a competitor to Miamis Famous Joes but ok. They offer a lunch special for 5.95 two slices and a drink. Most of the time the pizza has been sitting for hours and is reheated which is typical for lunch but due to the lack of moving food, the pizza ends up charred hard crust and mushy inside.

Service: nice staff however we ate it the night prior and brought family in to try it the next day. While we paid for enough pizza for everyone two of us chose to bring Chesapeake bagels while others ate the pizza. We were forced out and had to eat in our car. Not sure if they found it disrespectful but we were solely there for others to try on our treat. Needless to say we won't be back. Best of luck to the owners and staff.

Atmosphere: Small quick eats not a restaurant environment but rather...