Let’s face it, there’s something special about Italy. The Italian sense of style; the marriage of the modern with an abiding respect for the traditional; the slower pace of life; the sights, sounds, smells and tastes that captivate our senses. We started Bella Italia to celebrate the Italian experience. We invite you to share that experience with us.

At Bella Italia we bring you a vast selection of imported Italian gourmet and artisanal food products, hand painted ceramic tableware and gardenware and fine Italian linens, as well as books, magazines and other media focusing on Italian life, culture, travel and cooking. All of our products come from Italy and we have imported most of them directly from from artists and craftsmen we have gotten to know personally over the years. We think that all of our products have a unique story to tell. Come in and let us share those stories with you.

Can’t get to our Bethesda, Maryland store? All of our products are available online at www.bellaitaliaonline.com. Visit us there and you’ll also find interesting information on our products and suppliers and helpful links to other Italian sites.

We think Washington, D.C. could use a little more of la dolce vita. We hope you agree and look forward to seeing you whenever you think of Italy.

Saluti!

Suzy, Wendy, Bill and Fred