"What Do You Recommend?" is an occasional feature that asks Patch readers to weigh in on their favorite menu items at local restaurants and bars.

Bill Shumate and Joanie Corneil created their own brand of Italian food 26 years ago after moving to Tampa from Oklahoma.

The now divorced couple has maintained the success of Bella's Italian Cafe through an ever growing relationship with the South Tampa community and original recipes inspired Corneil's time studying Italian cuisine in Italy.

With some of the best pasta and pizza in town, Bella's is known for its freshness and authenticity. From spaghetti and tomato sauce to veal and chicken marsala, Bella's is authentically and deliciously Italian.

So we want to know: What do you recommend at Bella's Italian Cafe? If someone's visiting for the first time, what do they HAVE to try? Post your menu picks in the comment section below.