Bella’s Celebrates 39 Years of Authentic Italian Flavor

Managers Jason Dyer and Micki Rice inside Bella’s Italian Cafe, the award-winning Italian restaurant in South Tampa, reflecting earlier this week on the cafe’s 39th anniversary, which is today. Opened in 1986 by restaurateurs Bill Shumate and Joanie Corneil, Bella’s has become a cherished local institution, known for its scratch-made pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and welcoming atmosphere. Located at 1413 South Howard Ave., the restaurant has garnered critical acclaim and a devoted following from both locals and visitors. / Photo by AliveTampaBay

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