Bella Luna Restaurant COST:  $$$ SERVICE:   *** FOOD:  *** ATMOSPHERE:  ** STYLE:  Casual BASE:  Local Restaurant HOURS:  Monday through Thursday 11am - 10pm                 Friday and Saturday 11am - 11pm                 Closed Sunday RATING:  ***                          N/A HEALTH INSPECTION RATING:  Not Available Official Website:   http://www.bellalunaknox.com/        Quick & Fresh Lunch Menu Our lunch menu is simple, so we can have it out to you quick. 15 Market Square, Knoxville, Tennessee 865-247-7405       Antipasti/ Small Plates Antipasto all’Italiano (Italian Appetizer) A traditional assortment of Italian starters including Prosciutto di Parma, speck and salami, Grano Padano and other varietal cheeses, pickled vegetables, roasted olives and toasted crostini. 12.00 Verdure alla Griglia (Grilled Vegetables) Seasonal grilled vegetables with a balsamic reduction and Grano Padano served with garlic toasted crostini. 7.00 Zuppa (Soup) Zuppa di Giorno (Soup of the Day) Fresh daily, available by the cup or bowl. 4.00 / 6.00 Minestrone Thick and hearty Italian soup of seasonal vegetables and pasta.  Available by the cup or bowl. 4.00 / 6.00 Insalate (Salad) Add grilled chicken or shrimp $3.00   Add grilled vegetables $2.00 Bella Luna Our signature house salad of fresh herbs and baby greens, pickled shallots, dried cherries, toasted walnuts with citrus vinaigrette and shaved Grano Padano.  Available as a side or full meal salad. 4.00 / 7.00 Caprese Layers of mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and basil in a lemon olive oil vinaigrette. 7.00 Caesar Classic Caesar salad with our house-made dressing.  Available as a side or full meal salad. 4.00 / 7.00 Estiva (Summer Salad) A summer salad of baby spring greens, grilled peaches and fennel, gorgonzola, citrus vinaigrette and crispy speck. 8.00 Carciofi (Artichoke Salad) Marinated baby artichokes and roasted red peppers on a bed of arugula dressed with lemon and olive oil, and grated Grano Padano. 8.00 Panini e Piadine (Sandwiches and Flatbreads) Served with choice of side salad or cup of soup. Panini Prosciutto e Mozzerella (Prosciutto and Mozzerella Sandwich) Grilled proscuitto and fresh mozzarella pressed between an artisan ciabatta roll. 7.00 Panini Formaggio (Three Cheese Sandwich) Grilled artisan ciabatta filled with provolone, asiago, and mozzarella. 6.00 Panini Porchetta (Italian Pork Sandwich) Grilled artisan ciabatta filled with slices of herb stuffed pork loin roasted and wrapped in pork belly. 8.00 Piadina con Gamberi Grigliati e Pesto (Grilled Shrimp and Pesto Flatbread) House-made grilled flatbread with pesto, roasted red pepper, and grilled shrimp topped with arugula and fresh herbs. 7.00 Piadina con Gorgonzola, Cipolle e Frutta (Gorgonzola, Onion and Fruit Flatbread) House-made, grilled flatbread topped with gorgonzola dolce, caramelized onions, seasonal fruit and fresh herbs. 7.00 Quattro Crostini (Four Crostini) Our four crostini sampler of caramelized onions, gorgonzola, and walnut with balsamic reduction; pureed white beans, olive oil, rosemary and garlic; prosciutto and melon compote; and fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. 8.00 Primi (Pasta) Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or Italian sausage $3.00   Add grilled vegetables $2.00. Ravioli di Giorno (Ravioli of the Day) 8.00 Fettucine Alfredo Fettucine in a classic creamy white sauce with garlic and Grano Padano. 7.00 Linguine con Pomodoro (Pasta with Tomato Sauce) Linguine with our house-made pomodoro sauce and fresh basil. 7.00   This page last updated 08/15/2011 Menu and Prices are Subject to Change Menu is seasonal and subject to availability.  Full Bar & Spirits Available  We buy local, when we can! COMMENTS ABOUT THIS RESTAURANT CAN BE POSTED HERE. Northern Italian is now available on Market Square in Downtown Knoxville.  The opening of Bella Luna expands the menu offerings on Market Square beyond Asian and Mexican to Italian.  Bella Luna is anchored by a newly built bar in the front right side of the restaurant.  There is a sitting/waiting area on the front left side of the restaurant.  The accoustics of this restaurant is loud and on top of that, there is a staging area in the back.  Although we have not been present for a performance, it must be loud.  Our Lunch Crew found limited offerings for lunch.  We were told by management that the lunch menu was very limited to provide quick service for lunch patrons.  The dining room seems make- shift.  Plenty of tables down the left wall, no plants, no atmosphere, no booths.  Maybe as time passes the decor will grow as management declares, we are here to stay.  This restaurant has a strong following, no doubt attributed to a presence on Facebook and the need to succeed.      On our lunch visit, we found the restaurant to be busy, not over-whelmed, quick service with excellent iced tea,  sweetened or un-sweetened, the flavor was very good!  Our Crew ordered the Panini Porchetta and was confused as to whether it was Chicken or Pork, but I was clean and delicious, served with a green salad with cranberries and pecans for $8.00.  The meal was great and no complaints filed except we all had room for dessert which we fulfilled at Cafe 4’s Bakery.  The proprietor at Bella Luna assures us that the evening meal is more fulfilling and authentic Northern Italian Cuisine is the norm of the restaurant.  The proprietor insists that as much as possible, the menu is based on the availability of locally produced meat and vegetables is a priority and the restaurant will operate on a green level.  Snacks Mandorle Fritte (Fried Almonds) Almonds pan-fried with pancetta, rosemary, thyme, and sage. 5.00 Crostini di Cannellini e Rosmarino (Crostini with Cannollini and Rosemary) Grilled crostini topped with pureed cannellini beans, olive oil, rosemary and garlic. 4.00 Olive Arrosto (Roasted Olives) Oven-roasted Italian olives with garlic, lemon zest, and fresh herbs. 6.00 Antipasti (Small Plates) Antipasto all’Italiano (Italian Appetizer) A traditional assortment of Italian starters including Prosciutto di Parma, speck and salami, Grano Padano and other varietal cheeses, pickled vegetables, roasted olives and toasted crostini. 12.00 Arancini di Riso (Fried Risotto Balls) Crispy bites of fried risotto stuffed with creamy mozzarella and served with homemade tomato jam. 8.00 Verdure alla Griglia (Grilled Vegetables) Seasonal grilled vegetables with a balsamic reduction and Grano Padano served with garlic toasted crostini. 7.00 Quattro Crostini (Four Crostini) Our four crostini sampler plate with caramelized onions, gorgonzola, and walnut with balsamic reduction; pureed white beans, olive oil, rosemary and garlic; prosciutto and fruit compote; fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. 10.00 Torte di Polenta Fritta con Pomodoro Verde (Fried Green Tomatoes on Polenta Cakes) Grilled polenta cakes and fried green tomatoes with fresh herb salad dressed in lemon olive oil vinaigrette. 7.00 Bresaola Thinly sliced bresaola topped with arugala, shaved Grana Padano, olive oil and lemon juice. 12.00 Insalate (Salad) Add grilled chicken or shrimp $3.00   Add grilled vegetables $2.00. Bella Luna Our signature house salad of fresh herbs and baby greens, pickled shallots, dried cherries, toasted walnuts with citrus vinaigrette and Grano Padano.  Available as a side salad or dinner entree salad. 4.00 / 7.00 Caesar Classic Caesar salad served with our house-made dressing.  Available as a side salad or dinner entree salad. 4.00 / 7.00 Estiva (Summer Salad) A summer salad of baby spring greens, grilled peaches and fennel, gorgonzola, citrus vinaigrette and crispy speck. 8.00 Caprese Layers of mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and basil in a lemon olive oil vinaigrette. 7.00 Carciofi (Artichoke Salad) Marinated baby artichokes and roasted red peppers on a bed of arugula dressed with lemon and olive oil, and grated Grano Padano. 8.00 Zuppa (Soup) Zuppa di Giorno (Soup of the Day) Available by the cup or bowl. 4.00 / 6.00 Minestrone Thick and hearty Italian soup of seasonal vegetables and pasta.  Available by the cup or bowl. 4.00 / 6.00 Primi (Pasta) Ravioli di Giorno (Ravioli of the Day) 11.00 Penne con Pollo, Funghi e Carciofi (Penne with Chicken, Mushrooms and Artichokes) Penne pasta baked with chicken, mushrooms, artichokes, and roasted red peppers layered with parmesan and mozzarella in our asiago cream sauce. 9.00 Linguine con Vongole (Linguine with Clams) Linguine with fresh little neck clams in a garlic and white wine sauce. 14.00 Penne con Salsiccia (Penne with Sausage) Penne pasta baked with grilled sweet Italian sausage, boccacini, and fresh basil in our house-made pomodoro sauce. 12.00 Gnocchi Gorgonzola e Noci (Potato Pasta with Gorgonzola and Walnuts) Gnocchi in a gorgonzola, walnut, and sage cream sauce. 12.00 Fettucine Alfredo Fettucine in our creamy white sauce with garlic and Grano Padano.  Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or Italian sausage $3.  Add grilled vegetables $2. 10.00 Linguine con Pomodoro (Pasta with Tomato Sauce) Linguine with our house-made pomodoro sauce and fresh basil.  Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or Italian sausage $3.  Add grilled vegetables $2. 10.00 Secundi (Entrée) Includes choice of vegetable of the day or roasted basil tomatoes. Porchetta (Roasted Pork) Roasted pork loin wrapped in pork belly and stuffed with fennel, garlic, rosemary, sage, and thyme served with wild mushroom risotto. 17.00 Pesce con Limone e Rosmarino Risotto (Fish with Lemon and Rosemary Risotto) Seasonal fish grilled with fresh herbs and served with lemon and rosemary risotto. 19.00 Pollo Balsamico e Polenta (Balsamic Chicken and Polenta) Chicken marinated in balsamic vinegar, garlic, and rosemary and served over creamy polenta. 14.00 Medaglioni ai Vitello Al Vino (Veal Medallions in Wine Sauce) Veal medallions with a wine and demi-glace sauce served with mushroom risotto. 22.00 Frutti di Mare con Zafferano (Seafood in Saffron Sauce) Mussels, clams, and shrimp in a saffron garlic sauce over linguine. 23.00 Bistecca alla Fiorentina (Florentine Steak) 18 oz aged Black Angus bone-in ribeye, grilled to perfection served with gremolata. 27.00