Alexandria, Louisiana, is in Rapides Parish, approximately 79 miles northwest of Lafayette and 97 miles northwest of Baton Rouge. Visitors to Alexandria in the mood for Italian food have a variety of dining options from which to choose. The Italian restaurants in Alexandria range from casual pizzerias to upscale trattorias, located within minutes of the town's most well-known attractions like Alexandria Riverfront Center and Alexandria Museum of Art.
Bellino's Restaurant is on Jackson Street between 21st and Chester streets. The restaurant has served the city of Alexandria since May 2004. A signature entree is the spaghetti with Italian sausage, which is hand-made on-site by the restaurant's owner. The restaurant is also known for its bananas foster and white chocolate bread pudding desserts. The wine list features more than 150 selections, and the bar's signature cocktail is its mojito.
Bellino's Restaurant serves dinner Tuesday through Saturday and closes every Sunday. The restaurant does not accept reservations. To avoid a wait when you arrive, call ahead before you leave the house and have your name added to the waiting list, particularly at dinnertime. Business casual attire is appropriate. The restaurant has a cigar bar on its second level with an outdoor seating area for smoking or having a drink.
Bellino's Restaurant
4619 A Jackson St.
Alexandria, LA 71301
318-767-5980
bellinosonline.com
Verona Italian Restorante is at the corner of Halsey Street and Suzanne Court, adjacent to Alexandria's Metrocenter Mall shopping center. Italian chicken dishes are the restaurant's specialty with more than 16 varieties featured on the menu. Among them are saltimbocca, cacciatore and the parmigiana.
Verona Italian Restorante is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday and closes every Monday. At lunch, reduced-price specials are available. Reservations are not required. Casual attire is acceptable. Appropriate for families, the restaurant features a children's menu, highchairs and booster seats.
Verona Italian Restorante
3805 Halsey St.
Alexandria, LA 71301
318-445-1500
BJ's Pizza House is at the corner of Versailles Boulevard and Rue Verdun. The family-owned and operated restaurant opened in 1979. As the name suggests, pizza is the specialty of the restaurant. The dough is made fresh daily on-site and 13 different toppings are available. Diners who want to try them all can order the Full House, an everything pizza available in 8-, 10-, 12- and 14-inch sizes. The menu also features hoagies, wings and pasta.
BJ's Pizza House is open for lunch Monday through Saturday and for dinner nightly. Reservations are not required. Casual attire is the norm.
BJ's Pizza House
902 Versailles Blvd.
Alexandria, LA 71303
318-448-4104
bjspizzahouse.com
