Trattoria Bella, which is located at 2155 Palm Bay Road NE, offers a taste of little Italy right here in Palm Bay. Owners Julia Kogutiak and Chef Fabrizio Pintus, along with their amazing staff, create a delightful dining experience that brings out the Italian in all of us. A true hidden gem here in Palm Bay, Trattoria Bella has been a destination for foodies across the nation, and their customer base continues to grow.
Trattoria Bella opened its doors in September of 2021 and has become a staple restaurant for authentic Italian cuisine since then. Upon arriving at the restaurant, you become immersed in your surroundings with the beautiful outdoor seating, the classic red and white checkered tablecloths, the flag of Italy, and the wonderful décor. However, it is not the beauty of the restaurant that brings customers back; it is the food. Chef Fabrizio has over 20 years of experience and has cooked in many countries across Europe, such as Italy, Ireland, Greece, and Monaco. He brings his experience as well as family recipes to create amazing dishes that you cannot find anywhere else.
Trattoria Bella has seen growth in many avenues of their business. Since their establishment, they have now added nine new staff members, grown to over 3,000 followers on Facebook, and seen an increase in revenue and customers. To better serve their customers and the increasing demand, Trattoria Bella would like to either open a second location or move into a bigger location, as well as obtain a liquor license to serve cocktails and other beverages.
Trattoria Bella also adds a fusion of Ukrainian dishes. Julia Kogutiak, who is of Ukrainian descent, has also added dishes to the menu that are a piece of her culture. The Potato Mascarpone Ravioli was a popular dish in Eastern Europe; however, they added an Italian twist by creating a potato dish into a ravioli. A must-try for those who love comfort food.
Having a significant online presence as well as great food and service, Trattoria Bella has maintained high customer reviews on Yelp, Facebook, and Trip Advisor. Based on their reviews, the recurring theme is the amazing food and customer service. Julia emphasized that they treat their customers like family and greet most people by name, as they have their fair share of regulars. One customer left a review stating, “Best restaurant in Brevard!! The food is authentic Italian! The owners are so attentive and the servers are amazing. We feel so comfortable there! The Chef is completely magical! We have had so many different dishes and we have never had anything we did not Love!!.”
Trattoria Bella was presented with a Proclamation at the December 21, 2023, Regular Council Meeting as the Mayor’s Business Spotlight Program recipient for the first quarter of 2024. “If you haven’t visited this establishment, it is such a unique hidden gem for our City, and I highly recommend it,” says Mayor Rob Medina.
