Italian Restaurant Near Murrieta, CA
Your Neighbor in Temecula
Murrieta’s Favorite Italian Kitchen Is Closer Than You Think
Just 5 miles from Murrieta, Bella’s Italian Kitchen is the obvious choice for Murrieta residents who want authentic Italian dining without driving to Los Angeles or San Diego. Our Old Town Temecula location is a quick 10-minute drive via I-15 — and well worth every minute.
Murrieta families, couples, and professionals have made Bella’s their go-to Italian restaurant for a decade. When you’re craving real handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, and warm Italian hospitality, Bella’s is your neighbor in Temecula.
📍 28636 Old Town Front St, Temecula
~10 min from Murrieta via I-15
The Murrieta Choice
Why Murrieta Residents Choose Bella’s
Only 5 Miles Away
A quick hop on I-15 brings you directly to Old Town Temecula. No traffic, no long haul — just 10 minutes from most of Murrieta.
Better Than Chains
Skip the Olive Garden — taste what real Italian cooking looks and tastes like. Every dish is made from scratch with imported Italian ingredients.
Perfect for Murrieta Groups
Large party? Private dining for Murrieta corporate events, milestone celebrations, and family gatherings of any size.
Date Night Destination
Murrieta couples make Bella's their favorite romantic dinner spot. Candlelit tables, an extensive wine list, and an atmosphere that says everything.
Menu Favorites
Murrieta’s Most-Loved Menu Items
Tagliatelle al Ragù
Hand-rolled egg pasta with a slow-braised Bolognese that simmers for six hours. The dish Murrieta residents drive across the valley to taste.
Wood-Fired Margherita
San Marzano tomatoes, fresh fior di latte, basil, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil on our blistered stone-baked crust.
Classic Tiramisu
Layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream, dusted with fine cocoa. The dessert that has Murrieta and Menifee residents coming back every time.
Murrieta residents have voted Bella’s #1 Italian Restaurant in the Temecula Valley for three consecutive years. From the Tagliatelle al Ragù that tastes like it was made in Rome, to the tiramisu that has people driving from Murrieta, Menifee, and beyond.
Getting Here
Driving Directions from Murrieta
We’re an easy drive from anywhere in Murrieta — no freeway gridlock, no long haul.
From Murrieta Hot Springs Rd
~10 minutes- → Head south on I-15
- → Take the Temecula Pkwy exit
- → Turn right on Temecula Pkwy
- → Turn left on Old Town Front St
- ★ Bella’s is on your right at 28636
From Los Alamos Rd
~12 minutes- → Take I-15 S toward Temecula
- → Exit at Rancho California Rd
- → Head west on Rancho California Rd
- → Turn south on Old Town Front St
- ★ Bella’s is on your left at 28636
Free Parking Available
Complimentary parking is available directly behind our restaurant on Old Town Front St. Street parking is also plentiful throughout historic Old Town Temecula.
From the Community
What Murrieta Guests Are Saying
“Drive from Murrieta is totally worth it. The tagliatelle al ragù is better than anything I have ever had at a chain. Bella's has become our monthly date night tradition.”
Jennifer M.
Murrieta, CA · March 2024
“We live in Murrieta and have been coming here since 2019. The staff remembers us, the food is consistently incredible, and the atmosphere feels genuinely Italian. Nothing else comes close.”
David & Rosa T.
Murrieta, CA · January 2024
“Brought my whole team from our Murrieta office for a corporate dinner. Private dining was perfect, the food blew everyone away, and the service was flawless. Already booked again.”
Carlos V.
Murrieta, CA · April 2024
Just 10 Minutes Away
Murrieta’s Favorite Italian Restaurant Is Just 10 Minutes Away
Reserve your table online in seconds. Walk-ins always welcome, but reservations ensure your spot on busy Friday and Saturday evenings.