Bella's Italian Bakery is a 24-seat[1]bakery at the intersection of Woodstock Boulevard and 92nd Avenue in southeast Portland's Lents neighborhood.[2] The menu has included cannoli, ciambella crumb cake, sfincione bread, sfogliatelle clamshells with a semolinaricotta filling, pepperoni rolls, jam tarts, and tiramisu.[3][4] Pizzas, sandwiches, coffee drinks, and wine are also available.[5] The business also sells groceries such as pickled peppers, olives, cherries, cheese, pancetta, and sausage.[6]
History
Owner Michelle Vernier opened the bakery in November 2018.[7][8] Bella's hosts pizza night weekly, as of 2021.[3]
David Landsel included Bella's in Food & WineШаблон:'s 2020 list of "The 100 Best Bakeries in America".[9]
Brooke Jackson-Glidden included the bakery in Eater PortlandШаблон:'s 2021 overviews of "The Ideal Portland Spots to Load Up on Picnic Supplies" and "15 Portland Restaurants Where You Can Also Buy Your Groceries".[4][6] The website's Nathan Williams included Bella's in a 2022 list of "Where to Eat and Drink in Lents".[5] Michelle Lopez and Jackson-Glidden included the business in Eater PortlandШаблон:'s 2022 list of "Outstanding Bakeries in Portland and Beyond".[1]
Karen Brooks and Katherine Chew Hamilton included Bella's in Portland MonthlyШаблон:'s 2022 "Opinionated Guide to Portland's Best Bakeries".[10]
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