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Where Flavors Tell a Story
And Every Meal Is a Memory

Isabella’s Italian was created from a love of bringing people together around a table, over a meal,
and through moments that linger.

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A Place Where You’re Welcomed Like Family

About Isabella’s

Guided by the Golden family’s legacy of hospitality and inspired by a deep reverence for Italian culinary tradition, Isabella’s Italian 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

Every Meal Is a Moment

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.

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Private dining room

Rooted in Passion, Shared with Love

A Legacy Built Around the Table

Chef Todd Golden and his wife Nickki Golden 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

Italian Cuisine Crafted With Care

At Isabella’s Italian, that spirit lives on. Our menu is a celebration of Italian cuisine crafted with care, from perfectly cooked 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.

Come Be Our Guest

More Than a Restaurant.
A Place of Connection.

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

We Can’t Wait to Welcome You to Our Table

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