La Bella Napoli

La Bella Napoli is a small Italian restaurant tucked away in Torrance. The owner takes pride in her restaurant and tells her story for everyone to understand and to appreciate the hard work she and her family had to put in to build what she has now.The restaurant itself is very small while the vibe is calming and nice. My party and I were greeted by Daniele Casaletta, who happens to be the owner of La Bella Napoli. She was very nice, professional, and happy to have us dining at her restaurant. I ordered the Spicy Bruschetta and an expresso for a total of $22.00, including a tip I left. The spicy bruschetta contains spicy Calabrian red pepper spread, spicy calabrese, basil, and burrata cheese from Italy; all served on a soft yet crunchy homemade ciabatta bread slice. Balsamic vinegar and olive oil is served on the side with a small portion of arugula salad. The dish itself was astounding, everything was fresh and tasted homemade. Everything was light, yet I felt satisfied without feeling groggy nor an overly full stomach feeling. The burrata cheese was the star of the show as it was soft, creamy, and rich in flavor. However, the spiciness of the dish was a bit too much, even for me and I love spicy foods. The level of spiciness did overpower the flavor of the dish at times, but I still enjoyed it. When ordering the expresso, I was asked if I wanted it when I placed my order or after my meal and of course, I chose after my meal. The expresso was cute and served with a mini spoon and a packet of sugar. I drank it in just one go and it gave me the kick I needed to keep going about my day. The expresso was rich and smooth. The rest of my party ordered the Margherita Pizza, family size. I tried a slice and it was one of the best pizzas I have ever had so far. The crust was thin, light, crunchy, and had a nice homemade flavor. The sauce was homemade as well and tasted fresh. And the Mozzarella (from Italy), fresh Basil, and olive oil only made the pizza even better. We did try the Tiramisu and it was a great ending to our experience. The Tiramisu was not overly sweet, creamy, and light. Complimentary water and water cups are provided. Overall, I had a great experience and as an Italian myself; La Bella Napoli is the go-to authentic Italian restaurant if you are in the area and the flavors of Naples truly shine. I will definitely be coming back. To my knowledge, no military discounts are offered.

THE FOOD IS SOOO GOOD HERE. I've tried many pizzas and this one takes the cake.I've tried the buffalo margarita and the prosciutto pizza. Also I tried one of their appetizers, and the tomatoes were soooo good. I hate raw tomatoes but I ate every single cherry tomato photographed.I will be back again, this was my second time going!

Walking through Del Amo mall with a dear female friend and we looked deep into each other's eyes and discovered we both had the same strong lustful yearning. Calzones! How and why our souls connected on this we didn't know, but who were we to question this. It was like God had spoken to us and we had to obey. We conducted a frenetic search for best calzones near us and found a place which shall not be named as they said open, made us drive the grueling 8 minutes, only to find that they were closed. We were about to give up on our quest until I did one more yelp search. This place with only 4.3 stars popped up, but the first comment I saw was about calzones. We decided to take a risk on the measly 4,3 star place and made another long 7 minute drive to this location. Upon entering this charming hidden place in a small strip mall, we were greeted by beautiful smiles and energy from the woman behind the counter and the nice couple in the kitchen. They already won us over for ambience. When we asked if it was possible to have a meatless calzone, the chef smiled and said he had an idea to make a special cheese calzone if we were ok with multiple types. We immediately agreed. To say the first bite of this traditional and very light calzone was heaven in our mouths is an understatement. Coupled with a perfectly dressed salad, this place won us over immediately. Since that day, I've made it my mission to stop here as often as possible and discover the other culinary wonders hidden here. From their pizzas to pastas, creamy tiramisu and pistachio cannolis, everything has been amazing. I have since been bringing clients and friends here and they all have the same reaction. If you want real Italian comfort food right in the South Bay, you will find it here. I can't say enough good about this place.

Authentic Napoli cuisine curated by the friendly chef and owner from Naples! Having traveled to Naples in the past, I was searching for a Margherita pizza that tasted as delicious as the one in Italy. My search is over! La Bella Napoli Margherita pizza was absolutely delicious and made with heart. His business partner wife is also lovely and friendly! Grazi La Bella Napoli!

Really outstanding and fresh Italian food offerings! I really enjoyed my pizza, sandwich, and salad and washed them down with some ice cold Pellegrino's! Highly recommend this restaurant and don't miss out!

The pizza was a delightful experience, featuring just the right amount of marinara sauce and a perfect layer of cheese that melted in your mouth. Equally impressive was the spaghetti, which matched the pizza in deliciousness, offering a harmonious balance of flavors and textures. Both dishes were light and portioned perfectly, making for a satisfying meal without feeling overly full. The staff's friendliness and attentiveness enhanced the dining experience, adding a warm and welcoming touch. I will definitely return to explore more items on the menu.

I love this place. It is an authentic Italian pizza place and I cannot believe I haven't tried it till recently. I love their marg pizza -- it's the thinnest and most flavorful pizza. The shop itself is small and you can dine in. But we have always taken it to go bc of kids. They are prompt with the take out order. They are super kind and pleasant. Highly recommend!!

Nice small local Italian place here in Torrance, probably never notice it tucked in the strip mall here. Only takeout, but has nice pizza and decent pastas. Owner she's always smiling and very gracious and friendly, service is great, can't go wrong when you want a delicious thin crust pizza!

I don't usually like Neapolitan pizza, but this one was pretty good if you eat it immediately from the oven. If you wait 20 minutes, the pizza will become soggy and will barely hold it's shape. Mega floppy. And the pizzas are extremely thin. The thinnest pizza I've ever had. So that's either a good thing for you or bad. If you don't like to feel weighed down after eating a pizza, then this is actually very light with ingredients that don't make you feel bloated. Really clean pizza.My personal taste is New York style football pizza. Crispy undercarriage, holds the shape. Fills you up. So La Bella Napoli just isn't my thing, although I recognize that other people may love it. I don't think I'll come back here again unless I'm with a group that likes Neapolitan and also has extra money to spend. This was pricey pizza in my opinion.

I tried this place with my boyfriend about a month ago and I crave it every weekend! The margarita pizza is one of my favorite pizzas ever. Additionally, the sandwiches taste super fresh and high quality. The owner is super friendly and kind, my boyfriend and I love talking to him every time we go. I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants authentic Italian food.