Isabella's Bistro Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Isabella's Bistro, the hidden gem of Englewood, Florida. This charming eatery, located at 6800 Placida Rd Unit 1A, offers a delightful plate of Italian culinary tradition with a modern twist. The menu boasts pasta classics like the rich Bolognese Meat Sauce and creamy Carbonara, each dish made with love and authenticity.
The chicken offerings shine too; the Chicken Piccata and Chicken Marsala deliver a burst of flavor that keeps diners coming back. And for those indulging in baked entrees, the Lasagna and Eggplant Parmigiana provide a hearty, satisfying experience.
Friendly service enhances the warm atmosphere, making Isabella’s not just a restaurant but a familial dining experience. With rave customer feedback highlighting dishes like the Shrimp Fra Diavolo and homemade blue cheese dressing, it's clear that Isabella's Bistro is a destination worth the journey.
STARTERS
Fresco Mozzarella
Hand Cut Panko Crusted & Fried Fresh Mozzarella Served with Marinara
Stuffed Mushroom
Baked with Crab Meat Stuffing
Fried Calamari
Flour Crusted & Seasoned Calamari Served with Marinara Sauce
Calamari Diavolo
Flour Crusted Calamari Tossed with Sliced Hot Cherry Peppers in a Vinaigrette Sauce
Stuffed Clams Oreganato
Baked with Scampi Sauce
Shrimp Cocktail
5 Jumbo Gulf Shrimp
Coco Shrimp
5 Jumbo Coconut Crusted Gulf Shrimp Served with Our Orange Balsamic Glaze
Antipasto
Thinly Sliced Cured Meats Cheese Olives & Marinated Vegetables
Caprese Salad
Ripe Tomato Topped with Fresh Mozzarella Drizzled with Balsamic Reduction
Seafood Salad
Calamari Scungilli & Shrimp Marinated with Our Lemon & Olive Oil Dressing Served Over Crisp Romaine & Spring Mix
Chicken Parmigiana
Baked with Tomato Sauce & Mozzarella
Chicken Francese
Egg Dipped Lemon Butter White Wine
Chicken Marsala
Mushrooms Marsala Wine
Chicken Piccata
Capote Capers Lemon Butter White Wine
Chicken Saltinbocca
Topped with Prosciutto & Mozzarella Baked with a White Wine Over Spinach
CHICKEN
VEAL
Veal Parmigiana
Baked with Tomato Sauce & Mozzarella
Veal Marsala
Braised Veal Mushrooms Marsala Wine
Veal Piccata
Capote Capers Lemon Wine Sauce
Veal Saltinbocca
Topped with Prosciutto & Mozzarella White Wine Over Spinach
Veal Cacciatore
Braised Veal Sauteed with Mushroom Onion & Peppers in Marinara Sauce Over Pasta
Veal Alla Panna
Braised Veal with Pancetta Mushrooms Onion Cream Sauce Over Pasta
Veal Alla Grazia
Braised Veal Sauteed with Mushroom Artichoke Heart Roasted Peppers & Asparagus in a Marsala Sauce with a Touch of Cream Over Pasta
BRAISED VEAL
ISABELLA'S SPECIALTIES
Chicken Mona Lisa
Chicken Topped with Seasoned Ricotta Spinach & Mozzarella Butter White Wine
Chicken & Shrimp Garibaldi
Sauteed with Broccoli & Mushrooms in a Sun-dried Tomato Pesto White Wine
Veal & Broccoli Rabe
Veal Cutlet Topped with Sauteed Broccoli Rabe Melted Mozzarella Cheese
Grilled Salmon
Creole Seasoned Salmon Paired with Lobster Ravioli & Asparagus Asiago Alioli
Lobster Ravioli & Shrimp Bella
Creole Seasoned Cream Sauce
Center Cut Pork Chop
10oz Bone In Chop Seasoned & Grilled. Served with Mashed Potato & Vegetable
Rib Eye Steak
16oz Seasoned Certified Black Angus Rib Eye Steak Grilled to Your Liking. Served with Mashed Potato & Vegetable
Sun-dried Tomato Gorgonzola Crusted Rib Eye
Grilled 16oz Black Angus Rib Eye Finished with Sun-dried Tomato Gorgonzola Pesto. Served with Mashed Potato & Vegetable
Veal Chop
14oz Chop Seasoned & Grilled to Your Liking. Served with Mashed Potato & Vegetable
Veal Chop Portabella
14oz Veal Chop Finished with a Baby Portabella Mushrooms Chianti Reduction. Served with Mashed Potato & Vegetable
FROM THE GRILL
From The Sea
New Zealand Mussels
Marinara Scampi Fra Diavolo
Whole Fresh Clams
Marinara Scampi Fra Diavolo
Calamari
Marinara - Scampi - Fra Diavolo
Scungilli
Marinara Scampi Fra Diavolo
Shrimp
Scampi Marinara Fra Diavolo
Shrimp Francese
Egg Dipped Lemon Butter White Wine
Sea Scallops
Marinara Scampi Fra Diavolo
Scallops & Shrimp Alfredo
Mushroom Alfredo Sauce
Shrimp & Scallops Bella
Sauteed with Mushroom Finished in a Creole Seasoned Cream Sauce
Seafood Combo
Choose 2: Clams Mussels - Calamari Shrimp Sea Scallops Scungilli Choice of Marinara Scampi Fra Diavolo
Zuppa Di Pesce
Shrimp Scallops Clams Mussels Calamari Choice of Marinara Scampi Fra Diavolo
Meatball
Meat Sauce or Sausage
Bolognese
Meat Sauce Peas & Cream
Alfredo
Mushroom Sauce
Garlic Butter White Wine or Marinara
Primavera
Mixed Vegetables Alioli
Carbonara
Caramelized Onion Pancetta Garlic & Asiago Cream
Baby Clam Sauce
Garlic Butter White Wine or Marinara
Penne Vodka
Vodka Marinara Cream
Broccoli Rabe
Broccoli Rabe & Crumbled Sausage Alioli
PASTA CLASSICS
BAKED ENTREES
Eggplant Parmigiana
House Prepared Eggplant layered with Tomato Sauce & Mozzarella Over Pasta
Eggplant Rollatini
House Prepared Eggplant Rolled with Seasoned Ricotta & Mozzarella Over Pasta
Lasagna
Mammas Recipe Meat Sauce Seasoned Ricotta and Mozzarella Blended Together & Layered Between Fresh Pasta Sheets
Manicotti
Seasoned Ricotta Filled Pasta Tubes with Tomato Sauce & Mozzarella
Baked Chicken Mushroom Penne Alfredo
Penne Tossed with Chicken Mushrooms in Alfredo Topped with Mozzarella
Baked Sampler
A Sample of Lasagna Eggplant Rollatini & Manicotti Topped with Mozzarella