The Bello Blog
What is Amatriciana?
What is Amatriciana? Amatriciana is a type of pasta dish that originates from the town of Amatrice in central Italy. The exact origins are a bit of a mystery. Some say that the dish was created by Roman soldiers who were stationed in Amatrice. Others believe that it...
What is an Aperol Spritz?
The Aperol Spritz is a refreshing, bittersweet cocktail that originates from Italy and is thought to date back to the 1960s. The drink became popular in the Veneto region of Italy and quickly spread to other parts of the country. It is made with Aperol, a bitter...
What is Hamachi Crudo?
What is Hamachi Crudo? Hamachi Crudo is a delicious dish made from raw fish. It originates from Japan and is often eaten as a starter or main course. The fish is thinly sliced and served with a variety of toppings, such as pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce. It is...
Tagliolini: A Delicious Pasta with a Rich Italian History
Here at Bello by Sandro Nardone, we are proud to make our pasta in-house every day. As a part of this, we often introduce our guests to new varieties of pasta they've not yet experienced. One pasta shape that is most often new to our guests is Tagliolini. Did you know...
Newport Italian Restaurant: Bello by Sandro Nardone
Newport Italian Restaurant: A Focus on Fresh Bello by Sandro Nardone is the preeminent Newport Italian Restaurant. Opened in November 2019, Bello specializes in handmade pasta, wood oven fired pizza, and impeccably made Italian specialties you are unlikely to find at...
Italian Food in Newport Beach
Italian Food in Newport Beach Are you looking for Italian Food In Newport Beach? Bello by Sandro Nardone is your ultimate choice. Owned by chef Sandro Nardone, a native of Atina, Italy, Bello is known for its delicious pasta, brick oven pizza, and fantastic wine...

Bello Chef’s Table in Voice of OC
Thanks so much Anne Marie for the wonderful article on Bello Chef's Table! https://voiceofoc.org/2021/07/panoringan-chefs-counters-place-responsibility-on-the-shoulders-of-one/

Five Classic Cocktails and Where to Get Them in O.C.
Thank you so much Greg for the wonderful article! "Sometimes, classic cocktails taste best at restaurants that represent the cuisine they were born from, and nothing could be tastier than an Italian bitter cocktail at Newport Beach’s Bello. Sure the Negroni is an easy...

Sometimes Ugly is Beautiful
Sometimes Ugly Is Beautiful At Bello, we certainly try to make our food look beautiful. After all, people eat with their eyes as well as their mouths. But sometimes, an ugly dish is beautiful. Pasta Provola is one of my favorite dishes that my mom used to make. ...

Sometimes in Business You Need to Turn Things Inside Out
One of the best dishes my mom made when I was a kid was Minestra. Minestra is a soup that uses the vegetables of the season. So there’s not really one recipe because it changes all the time. Unfortunately, I was making a popup of 7 courses of pasta at the restaurant...