Bella on Houston is a fine-casual restaurant that is locally-owned and independently operated featuring Modern European cuisine. We are your downtown neighborhood restaurant, located in the heart of downtown San Antonio, Texas on historic Houston Street, 4-doors down from the Majestic Theater, 2-blocks off the San Antonio River Walk, and within walking distance from the Convention Center and all the major San Antonio downtown hotels.

Bella features Chef William (Billy) Kittleman’s outstanding, fresh, and creative menu specialties including the Eggplant Josephine, Seasonal Salads, Mussels, Seafood Paella, Pasta Bella, Texas Red Fish, Grilled Steaks and Lamb Chops, White Chocolate Bread Pudding, Salted Caramel Ice Cream and Pistachio Cake. We also offer a nice selection of Gluten-Free and Vegetarian alternatives.

Our friendly and professional service staff is committed to making all our guests welcomed and appreciated with our “we are glad you're here!" focus and attention. The Bella on Houston dining room and bar features a contemporary European design with an old-world feel, candle-lit tables, a casual and comfortable atmosphere, and an intimate and cozy vibe.

Join us for daily happy hour featured from 3-6pm daily, Lunch on Fridays 11:30am-2pm, and Dinner Monday-Saturday 5-10pm.

2020 - 2021 Holiday Closures:

Wed, 1 Jan – Mon, 6 Jan – Closed for New Year’s Week
Tue, 7 Jan – Re-Open
Mon, 25 May – Memorial Day
Mon, 7 Sep – Labor Day
Thu, 26 Nov – Thanksgiving
Fri, 25 Dec – Christmas
Fri, 1 Jan – Mon, 4 Jan 2021
Tue, 5 Jan 2021 – Re-Open

Our Story

Now open on Houston Street, Bella on Houston is the former Bella On the River (Restaurant) that opened in May 2011 and operated on the San Antonio River Walk for over 7 ½ years. We re-located and opened Bella on Houston in November 2018

We are your downtown neighborhood restaurant, located at 204 E. Houston Street, in the heart of downtown San Antonio. We are a fine-casual restaurant that is locally-owned and independently operated featuring Modern European cuisine.