Arabellas - Winter Haven

We have dined here before, and never have been disappointed. This time we had a dining experience!! Incredible! I wanted a special night for my mom's 72cnd birt... read more We have dined here before, and never have been disappointed. This time we had a dining experience!! Incredible! I wanted a special night for my mom's 72cnd birthday, especially since all grand plans have been canceled due to Covid life the last 2years for her special day. Not only did they help me with a flower delivery for the table, but they made the whole night anincredible experience. From music, to tableside prepared dishes, and the explanation behind it all, and such impressive teamworkservice, we couldn't have been more impressed. Not our 1st...and definitely not our last time dining here!!

Arabellas is very nice, the atmosphere is terrific and the food is amazing. When you walk in you're greeted with a man playing the piano. When you sit you get m... read more Arabellas is very nice, the atmosphere is terrific and the food is amazing. When you walk in you're greeted with a man playing the piano. When you sit you get menus and right before dinner you get a little ice cream cup to freshen you platter. The candleslighten the room and the seating is organized. Overall this place is fancy and delightful, with great staff.

Arabellas is not just a place to eat, it's a dining experience. When you go to Arabellas you can expect two things. One, be prepared to spend a couple hours. Re... read more Arabellas is not just a place to eat, it's a dining experience. When you go to Arabellas you can expect two things. One, be prepared to spend a couple hours. Remember, this is a dining experience not a quick turnaround restaurant like Chili's. Two, beprepared to spend a little more than usual. You're getting top quality food prepared by talented chefs not cooks with minimalculinary experience. Our experience began with some drinks in the attached Ave Bar. Ave Bar is owned and operated by the samepeople and has a nice chill vibe. Perfect way to wait for your table to be ready. When we were seated we met our waiter and hisassistant. They were amazing during the experience. They gave some recommendations and were extremely attentive. We started withappetizers. The brushetta and fiocchi were simply amazing! The brushetta had a perfect amount of tomatoes with some drizzle ofbalsamic glaze. The fiocchi was a cheesy delight of delicate pasta with gorgonzola cheese sauce! Bread is also served withbutter and an olive tampenade spread! Its a big loaf of bread sonorder extra tampenade. You'll need it! Dinner came with saladsdressed with a delicious white zinfandel vinegarett. Simple and satisfying. Since this is a once and a long while experience, wewent all out and ordered the Chateau Brianne for two. Other party with us ordered the ribeye and Steak Lady Diana. The ChateauBrianne and Steak Lady Diana are both prepared tableside. I would highly recommend either dish! The Brianne had a delicious andearthy mushroom creme sauce with a cheese and spinach stuffed bell pepper half. The Steak Lady Diana is also served with somefreshly sautéed mushrooms! By fresh I mean flambed tableside with your two large pieces of filet! While all this food alonewill fill you up, remember you're here for an experience so order desert! We ordered the bananas foster and creme brule. Thebananas foster is prepared tableside and the chef gives you a step by step of how to prepare thee dis

It was our first time dining at Arabella's. We were thoroughly impressed by the staff, the food and the overall ambience of the restaurant. It was worth the dri... read more It was our first time dining at Arabella's. We were thoroughly impressed by the staff, the food and the overall ambience of the restaurant. It was worth the drive from Lakeland and is now our favorite Italian restaurant.

This is our go-to place for special occasions. The food is top notch. My partner had the rib eye steak. It was cooked perfectly, served with fresh vegetalbes an... read more This is our go-to place for special occasions. The food is top notch. My partner had the rib eye steak. It was cooked perfectly, served with fresh vegetalbes and roasted potatoes. The Italian specialities are always good. Service was impeccable. Some dishes are prepared table side, such as Chateaubriand for two, or Cherries Jubilee. First rate dining.