Bellini on Fifth Italian Ristorante

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Bellini invites you to experience a sophisticated modern take on traditional dishes that are the very essence of Italian cuisine. Every selection is an inventive blend of fresh, seasonal ingredients, classic recipes, innovative preparation and inspired presentation.

Perhaps, most important, it is autentico Italiano – authentic Italian – brought to you from Italy with love by the Bellini family. The first Naples Italian restaurant on beautiful 5th Avenue South, Bellini is still the best Italian restaurant on the Avenue. Since 1995, we have evolved thoughtfully and embraced trends that have enabled us to grow creatively, yet remain faithful to our family’s core values of using only the highest quality, freshest ingredients, and treating our diners as we do guests in our home. Indeed, that is exactly what you are!

Guests who find flavors more flavorful when dining al fresco love Bellini’s dining patio, one of the largest on 5th. Indoors, we offer two comfortable dining rooms, each with its own distinctive personality. Of course, you’re also invited to dine or simply enjoy a cocktail at the Bellini Bar. Whichever you choose, you will be greeted by family, and treated like family by our excellent servers and bartenders.

Bellini was named to celebrate another Italian original! The Bellini, one of Italy's most popular cocktails, was invented by Giuseppe Cipriani, founder of Harry's Bar, in Venice, Italy, a favorite haunt of Ernest Hemingway, Sinclair Lewis and Orson Welles. A mixture of Prosecco sparkling wine and peach purée, its unique peach color reminded Cipriani of the color of a saint’s toga in a painting by 15th-century Venetian artist, Giovanni Bellini.


Bellini on Fifth Italian Ristorante - Our Story
The Best Italian is a Bellini family passion! Experience la passione di famiglia Bellini.
 
The Bellini family shares a lifetime love and enjoyment of food. The family matriarch, Maria is the inspiration behind Bellini Italian Ristorante and is Bellini’s original Executive Chef. She is also the source of son, Massimo, and daughter, Stefania’s passion for fine Italian dining and the art of creating an exceptional dining experience. Massimo, manages the front of the house, and Stefania handles the administrative aspects of the business. Stefania’s husband, Stephen, is Bellini’s bartender extraordinaire.
 
The Bellini passion for authentic Italian cuisine can be traced directly from Maria’s close-knit family in Florence, Italy, to her kitchen table and small Italian Ristorante in Northern New Jersey… to the tables at Bellini on Naples’ 5th Avenue South today.
 
Nonna Maria takes great pride and pleasure in knowing Bellini will continue to be family-owned and operated as her six grandchildren grow up in the family business. Francesca, Massimo, Alessandro, Nicholas, Gabrielle and Nicola know the joy of gathering around a table with lots of Italian spoken and authentic Italian cuisine preparati con amore – prepared with love!
 
We embrace tradizione. Our family, our recipes…the warm feeling you get when you walk through our door. Friends gathering for conversation, laughter and fine Italian food.
 
We celebrate moderno. The elegant simplicity of authentic Italian food with a contemporary interpretation, re-imagined flavor combinations, artfully presented.

Bellini Restaurant Naples - Menu
The Best Italian begins with quality and freshness
 
Qualità e freschezza! This is the secret to everything that comes out of the Bellini kitchen. On our shopping list are seasonal and local foods, and only the finest quality, freshest ingredients. Every dish is made to order, so we are happy to accommodate most special requests. “Light on the garlic, please.” Non è un problema!

On our menus, you will find antipasti, home made pasta, risotto, veal, steak, chicken and fish prepared just as it would be if you were sitting at a ristorante in Piazza della Signoria in Florence. And you’ll find our chef-inspired evening specials irresistibile! Take a look at our lunch menu, dinner menu and wine list – and make plans to visit us soon.
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Bellini on Fifth - Private Dining Naples
We have a passione per le persone – passion for people! So, when you’re gathering family and friends for a rehearsal dinner, Christmas dinner or reception of any kind. When you’re planning a corporate dinner, cocktail party or reunion. When you’re in search of a special setting for a themed party or any special event – call Bellini first. We will welcome your private group, large or small, and create a luncheon event or dinner party accompanied by memories that will be savored by all.
 
The Bellini Bar Room is a private indoor dining area with a full bar that accommodates up to 40 people. Our Buongustaio Room is another private indoor dining area that accommodates up to 55 people. Both dining areas open onto our spacious Outdoor Dining Patio. And please ask us about arranging a complete buyout to seat up to 150 people.
 
Since every event is unique, we customize each party to meet our customers’ needs starting with menu and beverage selections. We will happily take care of other details as well, from flowers and music to printed menus, special place settings, and many other party needs. Please give us a call – we guarantee a successful event from start to finish!
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