We love Bella Pizzeria for neighborhood pizza delivered through DoorDash. It arrived with the cheese still nice and melty. read more

Bella Pizzeria - Pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

This is a cute hole in the wall pizza joint. Very small. Their pizza was delicious. They sell by the slice and whole pizzas. People were friendly and service was quick. Will definitely be back! read more

Bella Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Idk we used to love Bella for NY style slices with a little flop so you can fold it if needed. Tonight the pizza and salad both seemed different and I didn't enjoy either. The antipasto salad was my fave and it used to have cold rolled up sliced ham and white cheese (provolone or mozz?) along with olives, pepperocini, onion etc and tonight it was a lot of salami and pepperoni, no cheese so the salad is now just too overpowering spicy with the cured meats and brined items, there's no balance. The pizza today seemed overdone from how it used to be. The underside and crust were crunchy and dry, it used to be chewy and softer. Bummed bc this was a favorite spot but I'm not excited to eat hard pizza or spicy salad either again as it seems like both have changed. read more

I used to enjoy Bella, but the past few times I've been disappointed. Tonight we ordered a pizza and it was very undercooked. The cheese was barely melted - no slight carmelization of color - the bottom of the crust - just barely golden - and the dough under the cheese was completely gooey and raw. Very disappointing when spending almost $40.00 on one pizza. read more

Been wanting to find a by the slice NY style here in Carmel and tried it today. Good people good pizza, will be back!

I had not been to Bella pizza since they closed their location by Keystone. I was passing by Clay Terrace and decided to pick up a takeout order for a tasty dinner. After biting into a slice I know I won't wait as long to go back. I'm obviously one of those people from the East coast who loves NY style pizza that you can fold to eat. I also love that you can just pop in and get a slice of pizza warmed up for a quick bite. You can order the pizza online and Bella also has good deals. I got a extra large 2 topping pizza, pepperoni breadsticks, and a 2 liter for 25$. It's in the there combo deals when you order online. And there are 3 locations. My boys love pepperoni so I got pepperoni all over and then sausage on half. I want to let you know the sausage they use is not your average sausage this is the only place that I order sausage pizza from because it is soo delicious. My only complaint is that they don't put enough. I also almost forgot to snag a photo before the pizza was devoured. Definitely try this place. read more

Bella Pizzeria - Try the sausage!!! - Pizza Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

I'm from New York City and this place is legit. Other pizza shops don't even come close. The staff very pleasant and friendly. The establishment is very small just like what we call in New York a hole in the wall spot....Amazing! read more

I was actually surprised that this pizza joint is good. Ha, we were just walking around and decided to try it since they have individual slices. And you know what?! We're coming back for more. It's actually in our top 5 favorite pizza joints. It was tasty and perfectly crispy. Delish. Oh the staff was great too. They were friendly and nice. We can also sit down and the ambiance was great too. read more

Visiting some family and they ordered Bella's for dinner. They are from New York and say the pizza is decent for New York Style in the Midwest. We got the White pie which was pretty good! Just needed some Hot Honey on it. They also ordered a chicken bacon pizza and then a classic cheese. I do like a saucier pizza but this was light and I could have a few slices and not feel stuffed. read more

This is the kind of pizza joint where it's probably best if you pop in for a slice and eat it right away. I ordered my pizza whole and took it to go, and by the time I sat down to eat 20 minutes later, the pizza was cold and unimpressive. We also got breadsticks and garlic knots, and both of those were hard and cold, despite being wrapped in foil for the drive home. If I get a whole pizza from here again, I'll probably warm it up in the oven before eating -- I think that would improve it a lot. Bella is located in Clay Terrace, and I literally had never noticed it until I went looking for it. So if you're like me, look for the tiny pizza place located between Cold Stone and the now empty building where Forever 21 used to be. There are tables outside for outdoor dining, and there are also tables and booths inside the restaurant. The people behind the counter were wearing masks, which was appreciated during this time that we're living in. read more

The Pizza and Salad were fine the lack of Care and customer service was UNREAL. In 30 years of dining out I have never experienced so many individuals who just did not care. Very strange dining experience. At least the food was not bad. read more

We have been patrons of this establishment for years. Today we picked up a pizza, just a regular cheese pizza - nothing extra. This pizza literally had barely any cheese or red sauce on it. If this is how they're going to make pizzas, I will decide to shop somewhere else. See pics to illustrate the poor quality received. read more

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Popped in for a quick slice while in the area. The pizza was greasy & crust was dry- not as good as I remember New York pizza to be. $20 for 3 slices I could've ordered a whole pizza for that! We won't be back. read more

Very disappointed! I have ordered from Bella a lot and have had both good and bad experiences, but today was by far the worst. I ordered a mushroom pizza for delivery and when I opened the box I found all of the cheese and toppings slid off and was in the corner of the box. I will scoop it up and put it back on the crust and eat it. I'm just sad. read more

Bella Pizzeria - Mushroom pizza and cheese breadsticks - Pizza Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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In two words: cold and greasy. I looked at their website, and it said online orders were closing in 13 minutes. I quickly placed an order (14" pepperoni), and it said my pizza would be ready at 8:10pm. I didn't have anything to do, so I went ahead and drove to the store. I parked outside the pizza shop, and could see everything through the front window. I was about 25 minutes early, and their order tracker said they were prepping my order. A short time later it said my order was being made. I waited in my car, watching them mop and clean up through the window. (It was close to closing time.) The tracker still said my food was being made, but I didn't see any pizzas going into the oven. I went inside at 8pm (10 minutes early) while the order tracker STILL said my order was being made... but my pizza was sitting on top of the oven! It had to be up there the entire time I waited, because I never saw them take a pizza out of the oven. The pizza that I picked up 10 minutes early and the tracker said was being made was ALREADY COLD. I took my cold pizza home. The sauce wasn't very good, the pepperoni was filled with grease, and it was just a bland, nasty meal. read more

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I'm from NY and this is as close to the real thing I've seen. The 3.5 stars is a crock of sh** the white pizza is off the charts and the crust is amazing ! read more

They have the best pizza in Carmel! Our first time eating here was great! Customer service was on point! Parking in the back!

Bella Pizzeria was the PERFECT place for a mummy and daughter dinner date! When shopping and walking around Clay Terrace has left you feeling hangry and with a hankering for pizza this place is perfect. With their New York style pizza pie you will not be left wanting... Here they have many different original pizza combinations you may choose from or quite the selection of toppings for you to create your own pie to enjoy. And if you just can't agree on a topping(s) you can always do a half and half! Get creative and make it your own. Nobody every learn much of anything not thinking outside of the box, right!?! And don't forget that the best way to enjoy a nice slice of New York style pie is to fold it length-wise and THEN stuff it in your mouth! Enjoy my pretties :) read more

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We have been going to Bellas pizza for several years now. Tonight's experience was not good. The pizza dough was overcooked and thicker than the normal. New York style pizza and the cheese was much less than his normal. Amount. We had to doctor up the pizza adding extra cheese that being done it taste like leftover pizza We are hoping that this is just a one time occurrence, New York style cheese pizza that we've been getting for years. read more

Perhaps the only thing I miss about living in Charlotte, NC was the influx of New Yorkers that had opened up pizza joints around town. If you understand that pizza is the greatest thing in life, then you also understand that New York style pizza is the greatest of the great. You can imagine my disappointment when I moved to the Indy area and found that my choices for NY-style pizza were slim to none. Luckily, I found Bella to be just a couple miles away from me and always ready to feed my addiction. The slices are large and filling, and exactly what I would expect (note: I'm a plain cheese guy, so I can't vouch for toppings at all). The breadsticks are good as well, and though I had never tried nacho cheese with breadsticks (thanks, Indiana), it turned out to be a brilliant idea. Cheese makes everything better. Drop by and pick up a slice or two for lunch, or better yet, just order an entire XL pie to take home and binge watch TV (I work out too, I promise). read more

Bella Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

VerdicTL;DR: I think I understand now. I still want to like it more than I do though. After I posted my initial review of Bella Pizzeria, the manager of the place reached out to me with two suggestions: (1) try a whole pie, and (2) have it "well done". He added that not only is "well done" to only way he has his pizza, it was also the only way the they cooked their pizzas when they first opened a decade ago. Apparently they got complaints of burntness over time, which only disappeared after they reduced their cook times. This makes a lot of sense -- a lot of unfortunate sense. Bazbeaux has a similarly underdone crust, as does Pizza King, amongst others. In the same way that ethnic cuisines have had to be highly modified (usually with tons of unnecessary sugar) in order to fit the stereotypical American palate, Bella has deliberately undercooked their crusts to suit the tastes of its clientele. I can't fault them for it, but it just doesn't feel right -- a New York style pizza should hold true, after all, to what a New York style pizza is supposed to be. So anyway, I had a plain cheese pizza, "well done". It is a good deal better than the soggy, undercooked single slices for the reasons explained above. Also, the crust isn't "well done" in the New York understanding -- no char on the crust (even on the underside), no slight burning of the top layer of cheese. It's just a New York style pie cooked to standard New York specifications. If you're going to have pizza here, do yourselves a flavor and have it this way. Underfortunately, the sauce and the cheese are still nondescript, and even with a proper cook this isn't the world's most spectacular crust. In closing, I am upgrading Bella from a "don't eat there" to a "decent but only when the pizza is cooked 'well done'". I also want to thank the manager of Bella for his attentive and friendly conversation throughout this process. read more

Takeout only. Disclaimer I am a New Jersey pizza snob. Iv tried many pizza joints in Indiana and this is by far the best Iv had! The are closest you can get to a traditional NY/NJ style pie. read more

I'm a sucker for a thin piece of NY-style pizza. One that's bigger than my head. What makes Bella Pizzeria unique: you can roll in here at any time of the day and grab just one slice or a few breadsticks. The slices are on display and ready to be snagged. You don't have to wait, so this place is perfect for when you're in a rush or on your lunch break. It's located in Clay Terrace and there are limited parking spaces out front. There is also a large parking lot behind the strip of businesses. read more

Very disappointed!!! I haven't been here in a couple of years but it was good when I did! Today we ordered a x-large cheese, x-large pepperoni, order of bread sticks, and small salad. Both pizzas were flavorless and on the verge of disgusting, the bread sticks were stale, and while the salad was okay they didn't include the dressing that I had to pay extra for because apparently the salad at least online comes without dressing that is free! Great job Bella!!! Will never be back until you get your act together! Better use of my money elsewhere considering it cost about $60 for food that was worthless! read more

Okay, a few confessions. 1. Too many stock photos on Yelp scares me away from a business (I want to see customer pics!). 2. Once I have a bad experience at a place, it's unlikely I return. With that being said, I went back to Bella after having a mediocre experience the first time. Went with some coworkers for lunch and got a slice of pizza with two breadsticks. Side note: you can get two different types of breadsticks. Overall, I was impressed! Although flimsy (grab a fork and knife), the pizza was good! The breadsticks were the star of the show for me and paired with nacho cheese, and I'm pretty much a happy girl. Lunch special is priced well and I'll definitely be back! read more

I really enjoy this pizza place. The pizza is always so good, I love the cheese to sauce ratio as well as the crust. The service is always really good and the people are always very nice. I've never had a bad interaction at this place. read more

I was skeptical about eating here at first. Especially since I asked for a veggie pizza and they didn't have any. They weren't the friendliest either. However, their pizza was very tasty! It was a thin crust and a little crunchy not soggy. read more

Bella Pizzeria - Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Pizza, calzones & garlic knots are pre-made and finished in the oven once you make your selection, meaning the slices always have a crispy crunch & the toppings/ cheese are always perfectly warmed. I personally like the Margherita (cheese, basil, tomatoes). There are a variety of pre-made options to choose from & they offer meal deals, although I generally just get a slice and go. The service is fast. There's a decent amount of seating indoors with 2 tables outdoors - but there is plenty of other outdoor seating at Clay Terrace to use, too! read more

This pizza is really yummy. So Manny toppings to pick from. The crust is done to perfection, it has a slight mouth watering crunch to it. The Garlic Knots are so delicious that you do not need any sauce for dipping. I give this place 2 thumbs up!! Go grab yours tonight, you will not be disappointed! read more

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Best authentic New York slice around. Oh, my review is apparently too short. So I'm typing more. read more

We moved from Jersey and this is the best east coast pizza around! I highly recommend if you are looking for a good NY style pizza!

I've seen hotdogs at a 7-11 fresher than this food I ordered a meal online to have delivered a few hours later, I received a call an hour before delivery saying they started the order early by accident could they deliver it early. I asked if they hold off due to my kids sleeping and they pushed me hard to get it early. I told them no and verified with them I would get a fresh order, and she said yes. Got the order and you could tell just by the box it was sitting around for an hour as it was beat up. The pizza was cold, breadsticks were cold as was the pizza roll... Stay away from this place, workers there don't give two squats about the customer or the quality of food it delivers read more

Delicious NY style pizza, calzones and rolls. Conveniently located in Carmel Clay Terrace outdoor mall. read more

Bella Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

New York style pizza that makes the grade. If you have time and order it as a whole pie, it's worthy of five stars. However, it's pre made and then rewarmed in order to make it fast, hence four stars. I like the Stromboli and the stuffed slice the best. I prefer that they load the sauce right onto the goods, but they always look at me like I'm nuts when I ask for this. The pepperoni stuffed breadsticks with cheese sauce are also quite good. Had a Stromboli today that was made fresh and it was great. read more

Awful pizza, doughy no taste. Breadsticks were dry. Calzones mushy and tasteless. Asked for a water and said they could only sell me bottled water. I just paid $35 plus tip and you won't even give a cup of tap water. Fugetaboutit! read more

I'm not a fan of fast food type pizza, but there's something about this pizza that I really like. It's in no way fancy, gourmet pizza. It reminds me of good old New York pizza. We like thin, crunchy, well done crust which they do great. We've eaten it there and had it delivered to our house and I like it much better when we eat it there. When we had it delivered it wasn't quite as crisp and slightly greasy. I also love that you can stop in and buy it by the slice to cure a quick craving! UPDATE 10/14/16: I am increasing my rating to 5 stars because we just ate there again and was reminded of how much I LOVE THIS PIZZA! It's so crisp and I love the sausage they use. If you go, get 2 pieces, one is never enough :) read more

LUNCH SPECIALS (they technically might be all day specials but I've only gone for lunch)! Listen, this will not be the best Pizza you eat in 2018. I don't even think the name "Bella", meaning beautiful in Italian, is 100% accurate. However, it is a Bella deal for a slice of pizza, some breadsticks and a drink (like $8). I go for the all meat slice because when in doubt, add more pig products. I add the pepperoni breadsticks because again, more pig. I get a Diet Coke because balance is important. I'm unwilling to say it's the freshest, but after a zap in the oven, it's good! It's Pizza by the slice which doesn't occur in Carmel so they have that niche. Oh, and they have nacho cheese. It comes with your meal. That fact alone should get you in the car. read more

As a native to NYC, this spot hits it pretty close to home. The pizza is a lot better than some places that say they're authentic NYC style but this is the closest. Every time I crave pizza I order from here, no where else anymore. read more

It's just your average New York style pizza. It's nothing I would rave about but I would recommend this to someone passing through Carmel,IN. read more

Bella Pizzeria - Pepperoni pizza and garlic knots - Pizza Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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Bella's (specifically the Clay Terrace location) comes as close to NYC style pizza as I have been able to get in Indy. The crust is thin and foldable, the sauce is zippy (not sweet) and flavorful, and the cheese is just right. I always go for plain cheese...toppings mess it up for me. It's a touch pricy, but it's worth it. read more