City: Shreveport, LA

Category: Restaurants

Telephone: (318) 865-6307

Address: 6307 Line Ave.

Description: Never pretentious but always elegant, after 10 years Bella Fresca continues to create wonderful ways to challenge and sate your palate. Traditional yet modern in terms of decor, both the full bar and dining area generate an atmosphere of fine dining at its best. With seating only for 70 persons, you may feel honored to have a place at the table once your appetizer and drinks arrive. With 25 wines by the glass, you might need a moment to decide what will best complement your meal. For an appetizer, select the Thai fried calamari with chili sauce; by doing so people may mistake you for a regular customer. Ask about the soup of the day, but do not expect something conventional. Give yourself permission to venture into the unknown and to be pleasantly surprised. While steak is always a popular entree, you might ask about the specials for the day or order the veal scallopini served over crabmeat risotto. And please plan ahead to save room for dessert. Every day brings a new set of fresh temptations. You will want to share this experience with your friends and colleagues. Fortunately, Bella Fresca caters, bringing this gastronomical extravaganza to your choice of venue. Open Mon through Fri from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Sat from 5 to 11 p.m.