First Rate and Reasonably Priced
DESCRIPTION: It was a pleasure to eat at this establishment. I had a nice bottle of wine $12.50, shrimp cocktail $5.95 (nice size), artichoke stuffed pasta shells in sage butter (stunning) $10.95. This is "Real Italian". I have never had better. Service was great. In a great restored bank building. I have been back every nite for dinner (six times).
DATE: 2003-04-22
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Lobster Ravioli

The Best in the state!
DESCRIPTION: Great food, good prices, very nice owner and staff. Owner is 30 year veteran of New York City. Wonderful historic building. I'll come back to this town just for their food!
DATE: 2004-01-14
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Fettacinni alfredo shrimp PIZZA!

I agree!
DESCRIPTION: It is the best in town!
DATE: 2004-10-27
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Thin crust piazza with Alfredo Sauce!

Best in town.
DESCRIPTION: Don't miss this great place. The best Italian in the City of Hot Springs
DATE: 2004-11-02
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Red Snapper in spicy red sauce

My Favorite!
DESCRIPTION: Italian food is my thing, and this is my favorite restaurant in the city! It's got a great atmosphere and service. The food can't be beat!
DATE: 2004-12-30
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Mannicotti

One of a kind
DESCRIPTION: The menu is gourmet yet the prices are modest. The atmosphere is cozy yet sophisticated! We just enjoyed it thoroughly.
DATE: 2005-12-01
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Portabella mushroom with proscuitto & fresh mozzerla

Very best in last 3 years!!!
DESCRIPTION: We have been visiting Hot Springs for over 3 years now, and must say that Angel's is by far the best. Food, drinks, service...we couldn't ask for any better. We ate lunch one day and had to go back for lunch the next. The pizza was excellent on day 1. For lunch on the second day, we had Fettucine Alfredo and Chicken Parmesan, both of which were delicious. The staff on day 2 was OUTSTANDING!!! Melissa, from New Orleans, was the most attentive and courteous waitress that we have ever had, ANYWHERE!!! We never had to ask for anything, and she was friendly, kind, and had a genuine knowledge of the food there. MUST EAT HERE!!!
DATE: 2005-12-30
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Pizza, Chicken Alfredo, Chicken Parmesan

Fantastic
DESCRIPTION: This is an Exceptional Italian Resturaunte. Definitely not another chain type. The Food is Unbelieveable and I must say you have to try the Tiramesu (sp) it's magnificient.
DATE: 2002-02-15
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Chicken Alla Panna, Pasta Combination

I Love it!!!!!
DESCRIPTION: The best Italian food I have ever had!!
DATE: 2004-06-08
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : All of it is great, I love the Chicken Fettuccine and the bread!

expensive / veal taste like pork
DESCRIPTION: Spent some time in Hot Springs this past spring. Ate at most Italian restaurants in town. This one is a tourist trap and is arogant to top it off.
DATE: 2003-01-25
FOODRATING : 4
SERVICERATING : 4
AMBIANCERATING : 2
OVERALLRATING : 2
RECOMMENDED DISHES : stay away from the veal

RUDE
DESCRIPTION: Prices high, food O.K.. Service good because the employees are afraid of the boss. I was sitting having dinner when this man starts to yell and push his employee around. It was very disturbing. I asked what was that about. "Oh it's just the owner. He is always going off like that". Well I will not go there again.
DATE: 2003-11-13
FOODRATING : 4
SERVICERATING : 4
AMBIANCERATING : 2
OVERALLRATING : 2
RECOMMENDED DISHES : none

Not as good as before.
DESCRIPTION: Only the name is the same. I ate here 5 years ago and it was great! Now it sucks! New Owner must not have got the recipes with the shop. Too Bad.
DATE: 2004-01-14
FOODRATING : 2
SERVICERATING : 4
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 4

EXCELLENT
DESCRIPTION: The dining experience at Belle Arti was wonderful - We would choose to eat there again and again. While waiting for the salads, one is served fresh warm bread with an olive compote - a refreshing twist to the usual oil dipping sauce most Italian restaurants provide. The Insalata di Zorba was a fresh (very) mix of tomatoes, thinly sliced red onions, Greek olives and feta cheese dressed with oil and vinegar. The Insalata di Spinaci was a delicious mix of fresh spinach, mushrooms and bacon chunks dressed with orange vinaigrette. The Ravioli alla Boscaiola was a stellar dish of beef filled ravioli in cream sauce with pancetta, mushrooms and diced onions. For those liking a bit of spice, the Gamberi fra Diavola was outstanding. Made with a generous portion of large sauteed shrimp in a spicy tomato sauce (fresh tomatoes) and served on linguine, this dish was also outstanding. Desserts were also very fine. The cannoli was freshly made with the proper cheese filling - not overly sweet. The raspberry ramekin with the carmelized whipped topping was the perfect ending for anyone liking fresh fruit. The wait staff was impeccable. Very attentive without being bothersome. The ambiance is very lovely and with the piano lightly playing in the dining room, the Belle Arti is wonderful for special occasions or for a Thursday evenings supper as we had.
DATE: 2004-05-03
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Ravioli alla Boscaiola and Gamberi fra Diavola

Food was awful
DESCRIPTION: My wife, my 17 year-old daughter, and I were visiting Hot Springs and were told by some friends to stop here and eat because the food is great. Well, I ordered a filet mignon that I had to chew 3 forevers to swallow and my wife agreed after I sawed her off a slice. My new potatoes had to be cut up with a knife because they were so undercooked. My wife got a lobster stuffed ravioli that tasted fresh from the freezer and heated in the microwave. My daughter got something simple like manicotti which tasted good but again I could have bought this in the freezer section of Kroger. On top of it all, we each ordered salads with our meals and salads are not part of the meal apparently because they added an extra $ 7.95 for each salad. Must be easy to convince local Arkansans this is good Italian food.
DATE: 2005-02-25
FOODRATING : 2
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 4

Consistently Wonderful!
DESCRIPTION: I stumbled onto this site and am amazed to find some negative reviews of Belle Arti. Possibly I ve been terribly lucky during my visits to this restaurant of course, I eat there on a fairly regular basis, so I find that implausible. The food is wonderful (unless you somehow believe that Pizza Hut is fine Italian dining ), with the Ravioli alla Boscaiola being a personal favorite of mine, the atmosphere is warm and elegant, and the service is experience and prompt. If anything, the service can be a bit too present, but if you prefer more privacy with fewer interruptions, just be clear in your direction to your waiter/waitress. Obviously, their goal is to not neglect the patrons (all to uncommon today, !sigh! ). To have found such a consistently terrific, authentic Italian restaurant in the middle of Arkansas (and I don t mean to be a snob, but around here splurging for dinner out apparently is normally only interrupted by someone asking if you d like fries with that ) is amazing. One suggestion, make reservations .they ll work you in if you don t, but it may take a while. I like the piano bar in the back, but it may not be everyone s favorite place to kill an hour waiting on a table if you don t call ahead!
DATE: 2005-09-23
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Every entree I've tries has been superb.....same for appetizers. Deserts, well I don't know....I've always been stuffed and only had coffee or a after-dinner drink.

GREAT PIANIST
DESCRIPTION: NOT ONLY IS THE FOOD GOOD THE MUSIC AND VIEW ARE NICE AS WE ALL LOVE YA PATRICK
DATE: 2005-10-04
FOODRATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10