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Northern and Southern Italian, with a nice wine list and homemade pasta specials. Many dishes are topped with fresh herbs.

ATMOSPHERE

Tucked into an Old Florida home just south of the Roosevelt Bridge, Casa Bella is one of the most charming places to have dinner in Martin County. Lace curtains, candlelight and white tablecloths add romance, and a skylight allows tropical plants to grow inside. For the most privacy, try to get one of three tables tucked into a cozy room at the back of the restaurant. 

OUR FAVORITE FOOD/PRICE

We enjoyed the Shrimp Casa Bella ($17.95), shrimp sauteed with garlic, mushrooms, baby tomatoes and spinach in a creamy pink sauce over farfalle pasta. Everything tasted fresh and homemade, and the dish came topped with a sprig of basil leaves. Casa Bella’s entrees come with buttery dinner rolls served fresh from the oven with a side of roasted garlic, and an excellent house salad with optional gorgonzola cheese crumbles. Don’t pass up the cannoli ($4.75), served with chocolate chips and fresh blueberries. 

REASON TO GO

Casa Bella is the perfect place to take a date. 

SERVICE

The service was good but not hurried.   

NOISE LEVEL

The tables are a bit close together and when we went on a Saturday night, every single one was full. But most of the conversations were hushed.

KID FRIENDLY

No. 

Casa Bella 

512 W. Third St., Stuart, (772) 223-0077 or (877) 223-0077

Hours: T-Sun. 5-10 p.m. 

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