Went for our Christmas meal - group of 18. What a wonderful atmosphere. By pre-booking we had no hassle with the food. It was very busy when we arrived but still the staff managed to keep on top of all the orders. Attentive to our needs. Food was lovely-came out warm and tasted great. read more

Bella Italia has really gone up in my estimations today. Great healthy food served by very nice and clued up staff. During my visit today I had a first for me with a prawn salad dish make up of spiralised veg in a very mildly spiced tomatoes sauce. The veg was lovely and served aldente so still had a little bite to it, and the sauce had a pleasant mild flavour of tomato, garlic and chilli. For a starter we decided to go for a meat board to share which was all fresh and full of flavour enhanced further with the balsamic and olive oil combo that you simply can't do without when eating an Italian meal in my opinion! The restaurant itself has had a refurb recently and feels cozy and welcoming. You can almost forget you are slap bang in the middle of town. After being healthy for my meal i decided to not go for the ice cream to finish....although it did look very tempting. A good value and very decent lunch option if you are in the new street area looking for somewhere with a good speed to the service and consistent quality. read more

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I had never been into Bella Italia before as it seemed to me that it wouldn't be the real deal serving food that wasn't up to much. I was pleasantly surprised with the look of the restaurant itself as it was warm and inviting. The menu gave you plenty of choices from the usual pizza, to pasta, or if one fancied a more traditional meal from the grill or a slow cooked lamb shank. I started with some olives they were very nice, followed by Marco Polo it was delicious and such a large potion. Needless to say there was no room for a sweet. But we shared a cookie dough with in the group. i will be going again . read more

Bella Italia - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

I have nothing but great things to say about my evening at this newly updated and refurbished Bella Italia. Great food, great servers, great management, great location, great selection of dishes shared, etc etc etc! I was able to enjoy numerous dishes with a wonderful group of friends, and I am happy to be able to let all of my family and yelp friends know that the new Bella is very tasty and I highly recommend it. The "new" Bella Italia chains are now working from a large chunk of 100 million pounds, so their updated menu, style, and imports directly from Italy are wonderful addition, and really have to be on point in order to sustain this "all day Italian" lifestyle customer base. The restaurants are now open for breakfast as well as lunch! (I wonder what Italians eat for breakfast!?) I was able to sample everything from the pizzas, ravioli, shared platters, and vegetable spirals bolognese, to different flavoured gelatos imported directly from Italy, and a delicious glass of prosecco. Overall my enjoyment of the evening and everything it had to offer was excellent. I am hoping to be able to visit another Bella Italia to explore their breakfast and lunch options. read more

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I used to visit Bella Italia many years ago when it was Bella Pasta. I hadn't visited in about 10 years, and probably wouldn't generally have thought to go, had it not been for a group meal, as I had it down as a chain restaurant. It's not that chain restaurants are necessarily a bad thing but there are so many independent restaurants that come above them on my list. I had in my head that it would be standard solid Italian fare but was pleasantly surprised. Bella Italia had a refurb about 6 months ago and the restaurant is welcoming and friendly. They are in the process of launching their new menu this month and said that, despite being a chain restaurant, they take pride in sourcing many of their ingredients and shipping them direct from Italy in order that it authentic. We started with sharing platters of meats, breads and antipasti. These were perfect for a group to share as it meant you got to try lots of different types of meat. One platter was made up of milder meats from the North and the Calibrese board made with meats from the South. For the mains again we shared several different dishes including Beef and Red Wine Ravioli, Amore Formaggi (heart shaped cheese filled ravioli), a couple of different pizzas and a Pollo Cacciatore. All were full of flavour and very much enjoyed. The highlight for me, however, was the spiralized vegetable 'spagetti' with bolognese sauce. It was a fantastic substitute for pasta and the best bit was it was under 500 calories for a main. They do other sauces too with it. It definitely set Bella Italia apart from other Italian restaurants as it was something different to standard Italian food. For dessert we split several different flavours of gelato between the group. Their gelato is one of the authentic items that is shipped from Italy. I particularly liked the raspberry and tiramisu flavours. I wouldn't rule out a return visit as I think it worked well for a large group meal. read more

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Bella Italia has absolutely skyrocketed recently in terms of its variety and quality of food, which hugely contributed to me having such a great dining experience last night. A group of friends and I, for starters, had two sharing boards. There were 6 of us altogether and the portion sizes of the meats/salads/sundried tomatoes/mozzarella/breadsticks etc was spot on. We opted for a variety of mains - a few of us opted for pizza. I NEVER opt for stuffed crust as I have had it so many times and have been disappointed. But Bella Italia has converted me! Fresh and flavoursome mozzarella stuffed pizza is totally now my new thang. Only from Bella Italia, though... For dessert, we all tried out some gelato. Tiramisu wins. Such a close call, though, as there are some other great flavours to choose from - bubblegum, honeycomb, raspberry, and the most intense, creamiest chocolate gelato. Yum. Staff were faultless. Extremely attentive, so helpful, and very knowledgable about their products! They told me that they are now making authenticity one of their main focuses, which is largely helped by sourcing as many ingredients as possible from Italy. This is SO evident in the tastes in their new menu. All other ingredients are fresh and locally sourced, which I believe just adds so much more depth of flavour. Was clearly loving life. Will definitely return. read more

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went for an early dinner wed night pre theatre about 6pm it was busy and we had a meerkat 2 for one voucher I spotted a window seat they immediately cleaned table with no problem Staff were very chatty and funny our server as lovely 2 of us only mains and a drink an average lasagne (bit sloppy) but nice to dip your chips in and a goats cheese and ham pizza and a side of sweet potato fries bit overdone but still good enough 2 large pink wines timings were great our request for a portion of mayo was bought to us pronto our waitress even came back to us to tell us that 2 large glasses were £19 and a bottle is £23 how thoughtful and on the ball of her we didn't have time for a whole bottle It was a good meal and the service couldn't have been better Bill was £36 which is great read more

I visited Bella Italia as part of the Yelp Big Night Out. I have to admit that I haven't eaten there in years and walk past it most days without giving it a second thought. Eight of us headed over there after being given our Big Night Out envelopes and were greeted by our friendly waiter Lush and the manager Joanna and were seated quickly. The restaurant has recently been refitted and is now a lot lighter than I remember from my last visit. Lush took our drinks orders and then our food started to arrive... For starters they brought us several sharing platters containing Italian meats, pecorino cheese, olives, salad, tapenade, pepperonata and bread.... basically my idea of food heaven. Then a large garlic pizza bread turned up and it began to dawn on us that we were going to be eating a LOT of food! Everything on the platters was delicious, really fresh and full of flavour and the garlic pizza bread was really good too. Our starter plates were cleared and were really amazed to see just how much food was being brought over to our table for our main course. We had two each of three different Roma pizzas, two veggie (Margherita and Primavera) and one meaty (Luganica Rosmarino), plus two each of a tomato pasta, carbonara and lasagne. Even eight of us tucking in couldn't really do justice to the vast amount of food, the waiters had to bring two extra tables over just to be able to set it down! Everything I tried was really tasty - the pizzas were thin and crispy and the pasta tasted like it was home made with came with lovely fresh sauces. The stand out dish was the lasagne for me, it was seriously good and I would happily order it again. We thought we had finished but no, Joanna said that she also had some desserts for us! Thankfully these were only small taster portions of the strawberry cheesecake, Limoncello tart and the salted caramel pot so we all tucked in to try a bit of each and they all got the Yelp seal of approval. This meal really changed my opinion of Bella Italia, before it wasn't even on my radar but I will definitely consider it if I want a quick lunch or a post-work bite to eat. Thank you to Joanna and Lush for their amazing hospitality and to Dan at Yelp for organising another great event! read more

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I want to start by initially saying that prior too today I ate at Bella Italia about 2 years ago and the difference between then and now is amazing. I would go as far as to say it's like a different restaurant so if you haven't been in the last 6 months definitely give it a go! Bella Italia is a chain restaurant which has been completely updated, the interior is inviting and welcoming without being stuffy or over the top. The menu is brand new and now includes a great range of starters we had the sharing boards which I have to say are fantastic. Easily enough for 3 people they have an awesome selection of meats, olives and what I can only add is the best mozzarella I've had in a very long time. The selection of mains is a mixture of authentic with some very nice modern additions; such as traditional pizzas, along with a range of pasta dishes including a delicious ravioli. They also have some fantastic modern additions such as a spaghetti made with vegetable pasta which is not only extremely tasty but incredibly filling without the carbs. For desert I can recommend the gelato which comes in a range of flavours including a rather awesome bubblegum. Throw in a nicely selected wine menu and I have to say Bella Italia is somewhere I will happily be visiting again and I can't recommend highly enough! read more

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I purchased a Groupon voucher for Bella Italia a while ago. For one reason or another we have not made it in so I was happy to finally make a booking last night. The voucher cost £20 and included a main, desert and drink each. I have not been to Bella Italia since it's infamous makeover last year. From what I recall it was pretty low level in terms of Italian Restaurants. I am pleased to say that it has definitely improved. As we were using a voucher, we were presented with a Taste of Italy menu which has a fairly decent selection of pizzas, pasta, main courses and salads. Despite the number of options we both struggled to decide as everything on the reduced menu was a little basic in terms of toppings. Eventually, I chose a smoked salmon and king prawn pizza on their new lighter base (which I paid a surcharge for) and my partner chose the spicy chicken pizza. We ordered a basket of bread to nibble on while we waited. The bread basket was a generous size and included a selection of bread types and a garlic dip - delicious. To be honest, the base of my pizza (for which I paid the surcharge) was what I would have expected as standard from an Italian restaurant. However, I loved the mix of salmon, prawns and béchamel sauce. My partner's pizza was a little blander with quite a heavy base, chopped tomato and chicken topping. He had to add lots of black pepper, parmesan and chilli oil to add a bit of flavour. Desert came in the form of mini shots. There was a selection to choose from and we both chose the strawberry cheesecake. The contents was lovely but there was just so little of it. I ordered white wine to go with the meal. It was ok but nothing spectacular. The waiting staff were friendly but a little slow. All in all, it was a pleasant meal and I would be happy to eat here again. I would be happy to review this venue again based on their standard menu, which hopefully has some more exciting dishes. read more

Bella Italia - Pollo Piccante Pizza - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

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Starter were good - I loved the margarita cheese! Thin base pizza margarita, nice and crusty, ideal to pick up with one hand, mature cheese and lovely texture. Perfect location in the middle of city centre ! Ice cream was lovely, normally don't get too involved in sweet desserts but the ice cream offered 5 flavours to choose from! The tiramisu was my favourite. The chocolate and caramel were good too! But the bubble gum was a little too sweet and artificial in my opinion. Double him tonics were like no others. People and the place were fabulous! Welcoming, and warm staff - very informative and accommodating! Refurbished only 6 months ago - quite authentic and cosy. And even better most ingredients are sourced from Italy! read more

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I really want to like Bella Italia more but the service makes it so hard. My first experience at Bella was with a Yelp event and everything was perfect. I've since returned twice and both times were disappointingly mediocre. This review reflects the independent visits. My first visit was with my spouse for lunch on a weekday. We were seated promptly, but the service from there was generally downhill. It took over 20 minutes for the server to come take our order and another 15 to receive drinks. I ordered the chicken cacciatore with a side of roasted vegetables and a cappuccino. The roast vegetables were perfectly cooked, soft but with just a bit of crunch remaining, and the espresso used for the cappuccino was wonderful. The cacciatore was flavorful but a little on the dry side. I'm wondering if the cacciatore was from the bottom of what had been prepared over the weekend and not much was left as there was much less sauce than what was prepared during the Yelp event the night before. Once we were ready to pay, we practically had to flag someone down and beg to leave. All in all, we were there for almost 2 hours. Thinking that our first experience was a fluke, we decided to try Bella again, this time with a friend for dinner. Our friend has gluten allergies so we thought the numerous gluten free items on the menu would be perfect. She said nothing made her sick, so if you're in need of good gluten free Italian, Bella may be a good choice. We were trapped at Bella for 3 hours this time so I'm thinking the service is just always slow and poor. This time I ordered a calzone, which was apparently prepared entirely too early for our table's order. The calzone arrived at the table cold and had sat long enough that the juices inside had turned the bottom into complete mush. I had asked for an extra large side of marinara sauce for dipping, which I didn't get and had to ask twice for more sauce. We had about 3 different servers covering our table, which meant longer spans between them coming by instead of shorter. Once we got the bill it took 40 (FORTY) minutes to pay. It was painful. We finally asked another table's server to bring the pay machine and when we got up to leave our server ran at the table as if we were leaving without paying. Just rude. read more

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Melted cheese, pasta, a good European lager followed by a night out at a comedy club....aaaaaaaaaaaaah perfection. I didn't get a chance to book a table so we just turned up hoping they would be able to seat us. We were welcomed with a big booming voice, a huge grin and a cheeky wink - we knew the night was starting well. There was a nice buzz in the restaurant already, not too busy and not too quiet. H esaid we could sit anywhere so we chose a cosy spot near the window. Our drinks orders was taken and he left us to get comfy. Minutes later we were supping our bottles of Moretti lager and pouring over the mouth-watering menu. The food was amazing! Ciabatta and spiced melted cheese to start, followed by a creamy spinach filled ricotta with a rocket and parmesan salad. The portions were great, probably too great as I couldn't fit in any dessert. Our cheery chappie stayed with us all evening, entertaining us with his funny anecdotes and slapstick manoeuvre's. We left for the comedy club in high spirits, impressed at the food, the prices and the service we had received. We'll definitely be going back! read more

I usually look for my favourites indie cafes before deciding where to have my coffee fixing but on a Sunday, your chance of finding something opened after 5 pm in the city centre is really difficult. For this particular reason, I tracked down to Bella Italia yesterday. It was busy and I predicted a very slow service but not, for my surprise , as soon as I picked my table someone was next to me to take my order. No food menu. No question or smile showing some courtesy. She just grabbed the carta de drinks from my table and saluted me with a cold "here we go". I was hungry but that poor waitress' attitude, together with some lack of interesting in clientele who visits the place but itself - yes, I have notice her different treatment for groups of four or more people that day -just put me off. I was waiting for more people to gather with me but a mochacino and my check just what I have ordered from Bella Italia and I would prefer to eat or drink in any cafe chain nearby this establishment next time. Even the New Street Station platforms are more inviting for a taking away drinking than this place. Avoid it. read more

Gets really busy!! Ok so you can't really call this fine dining, but this Italian is certainly popular! You know exactly what you are going to get and sometimes that's just fine:) I went with a friends and we hadn't booked. Even though the place was full they found us a table very quickly. The service was also very quick and efficient. I spent £20, which includes starter, main and drink and a bit of a tip-not bad:) read more

Stopped by in Birmingham for a lunch on the way from Manchester to London. Bella Italia was the first place we saw and decided to give it a go. The place is cozy and warm, there were only few people inside, so it was quiet as well. I had the classic Caesar salad and my friends A. and P. ordered the pizza capra. My salad was really tasteful, the lettuce was fresh, so was the chicken. The croutons were crunchy and kinda spicy. Overwall a really good choice. On the other hand my A. and P. did not enjoy their pizza. Not sure what really was wrong, but they said something about the dough. I didn't taste it, so can't say more about it. Simlpy put, I'd recommend it to my mother - and that means a lot, as she's with Italian descent. read more

A regular food stop for me and my girlfriend. It's always busy and not the bad busy where it gets too loud, if you get a window seat its a great place to people watch, just saying. Never not enjoyed the food and the service is always excellent, the bbq ribs are amazing and the food never takes long to come. If your'e part of the Bella community you regularly get great discounts and offers on the food which is always a nice email to receive. A great place and great food. read more

Brittany A. and I were pleased with our first taste of Bella Italia during a recent Yelp event. We decided to stop back by for lunch to try their full menu. Bella Italia is a 80+ Italian chain in the U.K. run by Tragus Group, who is also behind the french inspired Cafe Rouge chain. I normally try to avoid Italian chain restaurants, but we were both pleasantly surprised during our first visit by the menu variety, Italian ingredient sourcing, and service. It is my understanding that the Bella Italia of old typified chain conventions. The management of the restaurant group has taken steps to address these concerns. The location here on New Street was renovated from top to bottom six months ago and has a nice look to it. The restaurant is divided into clear sections, separated either visually or physically through booth seating, tables and multiple staged seating levels. Photos of famous locations throughout Italy (San Marco plaza, Pisa, etc) adorn the walls. There is also a bar, where you can purchase imported gelato. The bathrooms are also very nice and clean. Additionally, Bella Italia has revised their supply lines, with ingredients arriving weekly from Italy, including the excellent gelato. Since we visited during lunch, you can choose between their value-focused lunch menu or their normal menu with larger portions. We only knew of the lunch menu from an advertisement outside the restaurant, our server did not mention the menu and I had to ask for it specifically. The lunch menu starts at £6.95 (one course) to £8.95 (two courses), available weekdays only from 11AM-5PM. I chose two courses, and had options like antipasti, pasta, insalata, piadina (flatbread sandwich), or a calzone. There is at minimum, a vegetarian option under each category. Ultimately I chose the Bruschetta Funghi as the antipasti. It's a pile of garlic mushrooms in a spinach and mascarpone sauce, atop a toasted ciabatta. The taste of the dish was superb, and would have been better a bit warmer instead of the cold temperature at which it was served. For my main I went with the Quattro Formaggi Al Forno, a baked pasta dish of giant pasta shells in a four cheese sauce, topped with crumbs and a salad on the side. The best way to look at the dish is as a more adult version of mac n' cheese, with a good interplay between the different types of cheeses, mixed with a strong garlic flavour from the crumble topping. The side salad was forgettable, lacking a proper dressing. Our first lunch outing at Bella Italia was largely a success. Based on my experience earlier in the week, I would have rated them five stars. When we visited at lunch, the restaurant was only half-empty. Despite this, our server only checked on us once outside of delivering our food items. Our total time there clocked in at an hour and a half mainly due to a slow kitchen, making this a possibly bad choice if you have to get back to the office quickly during your lunch break. The restaurant is clearly making strides with quality ingredients and interesting recipes. If i'm on New Street and craving some great Italian food, Bella Italia more than delivers. read more

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We stopped in for an impromptu dinner date after spending the afternoon in the art museum. Though it was early for dinner, the place was packed. We were seated quickly at the only empty table, in a busy walkway. I had the most delicious spicy chicken pizza, it was amazing. My husband had tasty but otherwise unremarkable pasta. They have a fixed price meal that's excellent prices for the portion sizes and quality of food, £9.95 for an appetizer, entre, and dessert (limited selections of food, but that's what you typically get with fixed price menus). They also have a happy hour cocktail special for £4 but neither of us opted for it. Service was slow, and the waitress seemed off her game--too many tables at once I think. The restaurant is nice, with a pleasant atmosphere. It's pretty touristy, but we were enjoying being tourists for the day. I generally prefer less touristy or corporate restaurants, so I probably won't be back, but it was nice meal and a pleasant dinner date. And if you're in the New St area and need a meal or a cocktail they're definitely worth a try. read more

I was unsure what to expect from Bella Italia but I was pleasantly surprised to have such a fabulous selection of food. I had the anti pasto starter which was really tasty and bursting with flavours. For my main I tried the chicken stew with chips and loved it! The chicken breast was really tender and came in a tasty sauce. I was please to see they they served spiralized spaghetti bolanaise as an healthy option which was also very tasty. For desert I tried a had gelato, the bubble flavour is simply to die for!!! The staff could not have been more pleasant and overall I was very pleased with my meal and I look forward to returning again soon read more

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I went here with my friends twice .Although I think it is a good place for couples. Anyway the foods and the services are great! read more

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I have dined at this particular restaurant a couple of times, and always find the pasta dishes tasty with food arriving in good time. I feel the waiter / waitress service could be better and agree with the other yelpers that is can take some time to pay and also the attitude of some of the waiters/waitresses is not great. That said the menu is varied, and the food doesn't disappoint. The restaurant is child friendly too with colouring sheets and crayons given to the little ones. If you fancy an early dinner then 5pm seems to be a good time, as that is when the restaurant is not as busy. read more

I've visited this bar/restaurant on 3 occasions with the overall feeling being ok to poor. I'm a fan of italia pasta/pizza and a pint of Peroni, and at Bella Italian you would expect them to be able to deliver that. On 2 of the 3 visits they have not had Peroni beer on draught which is just not acceptable in my opinion and the portion size of the pasta dish is just an insult, its far to small. If they sort out the beer stock issue and make larger portions then they may win me back. read more

Bella Italia is one of those authetic Italian feeling restaurants with good surroundings and atmosphere each time you visit. You will always find something you like on the menu from pizzas and pastas to calzone or salads. The staff are also very polite and efficient and will help you with any questions you may have. They also have a childrens menu and lunch time menu which is great value. Also, Bella Italia accepts Tesco deals vouchers for those who dont know. On the other hand some dishes are slightly hit and miss, i.e: have simply been heaten up BUT Bella Italia is still a great place to go! read more

As boilerplate, faux-traditional theme restaurants go, this branch of Bella Italia isn't bad. It's not great by any stretch of the imagination, but it's handy in a pinch if you need somewhere convenient in the city centre for a somewhat hearty, sit-down meal. As with any Italian-styled eatery, there's plenty of choice, ranging from pasta and pizza to bread and meat dishes, a wide range of starters and desserts. Prices aren't too shocking, but if you're willing to travel, there are far better Italian restaurants in town. read more

Close to New Street Train Station and all city centre amenities, Bella Pasta is a chain serving the usual Italian fodder. A good option if you don't want to walk a little out of the city, you know what you are getting with Bella Pasta. The meals are tasty, but somewhat generic, there is nothing too experimental with the menu and you can be sure to be happy if you're looking for a safe option. The Carbonara is particularly nice and most meals can be picked up with a beverage for around a tenner. read more

This bella italia is definitely a cut above the rest because of the quaint exterior which gives the impression of a lovely Italian cafe where you can sit in the summer or even early autumn. The service is always excellent, and often they have food in stock that they dont advertise on the menu or on the specials menu, so it doesnt hurt to ask! especially for the exceptional minestrone soup that they serve. My favourite dish is definitely the meatballs, along with the amazing range of pizzas that are on offer as they are stonebaked and seem to have a lot of care taken on the making of them. They often do lunchtime deals which include a set menu with two or more options so that there is something for everyone to enjoy. read more

Bella Italia just off New Street doesn't have any special appeal in my opinion. There are dozens of Italian restaurants in the city that I'd rate much higher. The service here on my several visits hasn't been great. I've waiting quite a while for a table, even when it's been near empty, and then waited for the staff to even take my order! The end of the meal is made worse by the staff attempting a cringe worthy Italian 'goodbye' The food was average, and some items I'd say are quite overpriced - in particular the puddings! There is an outside seated area for those who wish to smoke. read more

Bella italia is a really nice Italian restaurant makes you feel as if you're in Italy. The place is usually booked up or full of people and you have to wait but its worth the wait. The menu has really nice choices. Would recommend going here on a date. The food is hot and really big portions. The food is also served nicely the tables are clean and music is Italian. The place as a whole give a good vibe off and has a really good reputation. Would recommend as it is lovely. The drinks are a little pricey but it is worth it for the food. read more

Not impressed! I booked a table here for a friend's birthday and we arrived on time but had to wait nearly half an hour for a table!!! I complained and we were eventually given our drinks free (only after we had ordered them however!!) I was the only one on the table to order a pasta dish and everyone's food arrived about 20 minutes before mine! I would have understood if it was a dish that had to be baked in the oven but it was a basic pasta and tomato sauce!!! There was no apology when my food finally did arrive either. They also messed up the toppings on one of the pizzas. When we asked for the bill, we were waiting for a long time!!! Overall, not impressed with the service here and the food was deicidedly average. Not somewhere I would choose to eat again. read more

Had a wonderful evening of authentic Italian dining at Bella Italia, first Yelp event and what amazing experience and met some very lovely people. Good to dine in a warm welcoming venue with fantastic staff, the food was fresh and tasty, i enjoyed every course, Def recommended! read more

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Great place to eat!! Wonderful atmosphere!! Great for families and friends and couples. Menus are suitable for all ages and if you enjoy Italian food great place!! Pizza and pasta and a wide range of starters!! read more

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Ordered a vegetarian portabella burger and got a beef burger. Shocked, horrified, disturbed and under the current horse meat affair, dismayed. read more

This is my 'fall back' restaurant, for when I can't think of anywhere else to go, or I am nearby, or I am with a friend, and I'm not quite sure if my friend prefers 'swish' or 'bog standard', 'Bella Italia' is a reliable, happy medium. I've always had good service here, and often plump for the 'Marco Pollo', featuring 'anatra'. If you say 'duck', the 'Italian' waiters won't understand you! Anyhows, this particular dish is an old favourite of mine - pasta with shredded duck in a plum sauce, with spring onion. Lovely puds too. read more

Came here this evening for a yelp event. I've walked past here many times, and this place seems to be always busy. The food from starters, to main and dessert were fantastic especially the ice creams, we got to try out many flavours, there were bubble gum, coconut, honey combe, those were my three favourites that stood out for me, but there were many more varieties to try out it was all good to be fair. The staff was very attentive, great customer service and the overall experience was excellent, exceeded my expectation so I would highly recommend. read more

This is a new Bella experience. A modern refurbishment has taken place in the last 6 months with new decor and a more homely feel yet modern look. The food has changed as well with a menu which is more focused on ingredients sourced from Italy. The taster boards that we had to start were great value. We had one from the north and one from the south of Italy. The charcuterie on offer was great but it was the the combination with the freshness of the mozzarella and the sundried tomatoes that made it for me. (The bread sticks felt a little out of place without any sort of dip) A perfect way to start the meal. The mains are varied and suit all tastes. Such delights as tomato ravioli, heart shaped ravioli with pesto cream sauce, spiralized veg in tomato sauce, margherita pizza, meat pizza with stuff crust and chicken hotpot and chips. The last dish was my favourite, it had depth of flavor and went really we with the salty chips. Comfort food at its best. We finished the meal with flavoured gelato. The raspberry had a refreshing sourness to it that finished the meal perfectly. I will defiantly be back again. read more

Good food and a nice decor inside, but service is often lazy. They're happy to bring you drinks but trying to get service to pay or get anything after we were given our food was a pain. I've waited over 30mins for someone to come over or even look in our direction. read more

I'm in Birmingham a lot for work and sometimes find myself dining alone, and Bella Italia is one place where you can feel very comfortable doing that. Casual and friendly with good value, reasonable quality Italian food, and very conveniently located in the middle of New Street. Nothing special, but nice enough. read more

I've been a few times because it's convenient if you're in town. I'm not a pizza person, but my friend said they were really good, especially because they were 'Stone-baked'. I enjoyed my pasta, but the drinks were too pricey to wash it down liberally. We had to queue, but it was worth it for a tasty hot meal. Italian music made for a good back ground feel. The staff were 'running round like blue arsed flies' to coin a phrase, but they managed to provide efficient service dispite that. read more

My first visit here with adults over Christmas was nice, meals were good and the service was good. Greeted at the door, shown to our seats and food arrived in good time. Returned a few weeks later with children and recived same welcome but did not get shown a childrens menu and they decided on someting from the main menu so decided just to get that for them. Once again food was nice and service was too, it wa only when I went to the Bella Italia at Star City that I realised there was a childrens menu and it worked out half the price I had paid for portion sizes not too smaller than they had here. Looking back if I was less tired from shopping I would have asked for a childrens menu, but usually they are given one at the same time the adults are. read more