Bella’s Antipasti, Spinach & Chocolate Mousse are the Best Things I Ate in 2026
Think Euro summers with an oral eruption. Yep.
Thirteen years ago, I was in Tel Aviv and went to this really cute restaurant called HaSalon. It was down an alley at night, and strangely I thought we were in the wrong spot. But once we entered, it was the absolutely most insane, fun and memorably delicious restaurant. Ever. Founded by Eyal Shani whose career has since exploded, enter Bella Miami Beach - the latest and greatest addition to Shani’s robust portfolio. It’s also his first Italian restaurant and let it be known that not only is it a vibe for the unpretentious epicurean set, it left me craving the antipasti and the chocolate mousse. Call me strange, but I’ll be back for just that.
Located in the courtyard at the Liberty Park Hotel (where the Bass Museum is), from the moment we entered, the space had us at hello. And once the menu was provided (with the date in the upper right header) I fell deeper in love. It’s a wordsmith’s dream - written as if someone with humor was tasked for the …
