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About Us

Isabella’s was created from a love of bringing people together around a table, over a meal, and through moments that linger. Guided by the Golden family’s legacy of hospitality and inspired by a deep reverence for Italian culinary tradition, Isabella’s is a space where guests are welcomed like family. Every dish reflects a belief in slowing down, savoring flavor, and celebrating connection. This is more than a place to eat. It’s a place to feel at home.

Our Story, From the Start

At Isabella's Italian, every meal is a moment, an opportunity to slow down, savor, and connect. Our Story starts long before our doors opened.


It's a journey that started with Chef Todd Golden's early passion for cooking, from his beginnings in East Lansing, Michigan, to culinary school in Baltimore, and a whirlwind of hands-on experience across Hilton Head, Aspen, and beyond.

Chef Todd and Nickki Golden stand smiling together in a stylish restaurant setting. Behind them is a striking gold wall with a bold spiral pattern design. The table in front is elegantly set with gold chargers, white napkins, and modern black chairs, creating a warm and upscale dining atmosphere.

Rooted in Passion,

Shared with Love


Together with his wife Nickki, Todd transformed that passion into a lifelong adventure. Their first restaurant, Belvederes, brought an elevated Italian dining experience to Fayetteville in the late 1980s, introducing the community to their dedication to honest flavors and warm hospitality. Since then, they have become beloved names in Northwest Arkansas, known for creating spaces where friends become family and every meal becomes a memory.

From Spark to Table


At Isabella’s, that spirit lives on. Our menu is a celebration of Italian cuisine crafted with care, from handmade pastas and rich, slow-simmered sauces to thoughtfully curated wines. Every dish is a reflection of Todd’s decades of culinary experience and Nickki’s unwavering commitment to genuine hospitality.


A beautifully plated appetizer featuring two balls of fresh mozzarella drizzled with balsamic glaze, surrounded by crispy herb crostini on a bed of green leaf lettuce. In the center is a small dish filled with a colorful tomato and artichoke bruschetta mix, creating a vibrant and appetizing presentation.
A square portion of baked lasagna with golden, melted mozzarella cheese on top, served in the center of a white plate surrounded by a generous pool of rich, creamy tomato sauce. The lasagna layers and hearty filling are visible on the sides beneath the cheese.
A gourmet entrée featuring a filet mignon topped with lump crab meat and a creamy hollandaise-style sauce, served on a bed of seared asparagus spears. The dish is garnished with finely chopped red peppers and herbs on a white plate, with a drizzle of sauce and scattered crab pieces enhancing the elegant presentation.
A close-up of a creamy tortellini pasta dish garnished with herbs, served in a white bowl on a restaurant table with a cocktail, bread basket, and water glass in the background.
A neatly stacked chopped salad made with crisp romaine lettuce, dried cranberries, and bits of bacon, topped with crunchy fried onions and a drizzle of dark balsamic glaze. The salad is plated on a white dish with artistic lines of balsamic glaze and a few scattered fried onion pieces for garnish.
Elegant restaurant with soft blue velvet chairs, white tablecloths, and gold accents. Sculptural pendant lights hang above, with birch trunks and gray curtains adding a natural, modern touch.

Come Be Our Guest


But Isabella’s is more than just a restaurant. It’s a place of connection, where guests are welcomed like old friends, and every visit is a chance to celebrate. Whether you’re enjoying an intimate dinner in Fayetteville or gathering with loved ones in Bentonville, our team is here to make you feel at home.


Welcome to Isabella’s Italian — where flavors tell a story, and every meal is a memory in the making.


We can’t wait to welcome you to our table.

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