The place was quiet when we went in had the whole place to ourselves. However we were not disappointed the food was delicious. Had the spaghetti bolognese and our gluten free bolognese for our daughter was equally good. Our table had three other entrees and a tiramisu dessert also delicious. Our first visit to Ireland and one of the best meals we had there. Our wait service was knowledgeable and the food to table was equally great! read more

Best Italian food we had hands down. Little small restaurant in a charming Athlone city. I couldn't believe we got lucky picking this one for our lunch. The owners took great care their restaurant and service. Highly recommend! read more

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Food was fantastic. Spaghetti Carbonara. Mussels, ravioli, Pizza and chips all absolutely delish!! Nice atmosphere and very near castle and Sean's Pub. Bathroom is upstairs not accessible. read more

What a little gem! We stopped in Athlone for a drink at Ireland's oldest bar, Sean's , but also needed lunch so we ventured into this place. Very clean, well lit modern Italian place (which seemed so out of character compared to the mostly few-hundred-year-old bars we've been going to) . After a brief wait we were seated and food came out quick and nice proportions and warm plated. Would give it five stars easily were it not for the cold atmosphere* (including our server and his resting- serious face). * did I mention it was VERY clean ...sterile... read more

Someone here mentioned bad food and service, nothing could be further from the truth. We showed up on a Saturday night with no reservation, three people in our party, my friend's wife is in a wheelchair, they could not have been more accommodating. And the food was outstanding! Try the salmon! read more

Average sauce on average crust with an average side salad. With less than average service because they included 15% service for a table of two. I've had better pie in rural gas stations. The ambiance is austere and spartan ready for you to spill coke and sauce on vinyl floors and tired tables. read more

Cozy restaurant. First place in Ireland where I wanted to lick the plates when I was done with each course. Wonderful sauce on the penne di Bella. Perfect tiramisu. read more

Best meal in Ireland!!!! Fantastic service and great food! Stopped here after visiting Sean's Start bar. read more

Great Italian food near Athlone Castle! There are plenty of pubs and cafe's around the center of Athlone, but this may be the best place for Italian food. Servers are quick, friendly, and attentive. Food is authentic, with a simple menu. Good wine variety, and tasty desserts. Suggestions: Pasta Carbonera, Lasagna (inexplicably served w chips/fries on our visit), and any of the pizzas. For dessert; order the brownie a la mode - it is far moister than most brownies - almost like cake - and delicious! Fair prices; worth a stop! read more

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Went to Dí Bella on the weekend was not very busy. Arriving there the server greet you nicely. the service was very good. I ordered the gnocchi and was very rich and full of flavor. As desert I tried their tiramisu that was very good as well. Overall my experience was great at this restaurant. I bet they get busy. Also the place is a little small like most of restaurantes here in Athlone so reservations might be needed . read more

Di Bella - Italian Near Me - Athlone, WH

Really delicious food, everything was well made and made fresh, we paired our food with wine and it added to the experience. The only concern was the service, no one came to refill water, the waitress was in her own world we even picked up the tab to the desk to pay ourselves, not a big deal but just that it was odd for a restaurant so good at everything else! read more

Quaint, authentic, good wine selection, happy family. Not a lot of ambience, but is has an open kitchen. read more

Di Bella - Italian Near Me - Athlone, WH

Went there for lunch break en route to Galway. Literally stumbled upon it because we found a parking spot just across from it. I was a bit apprehensive walking in with five kids in tow but it was lunch and the hostsess/waitress was very friendly and welcomed us with a smile so I said we'd stay. That was a good decision as they not only had a kids menu but they also had crayons and food on the menu that children will actually eat. There was a bit of a wait for the food but my Pollo ai Funghi was very tasty and we all enjoyed ourselves. I would be happy to visit them again. read more

they harrassed my wife, food took over an hour, bar staff quite rude, food was only average. Hardly received compensation for the unfair wait. Wife and kids crying, cheers di Bella. read more

By far the best meal we had in Ireland. Every single thing that came out was spot on and delicious. We just happened to stumble upon this place after visiting Sean's bar for a pint. Would definitely recommend. read more

Really great Italian halfway between Dublin and Galway. We ordered 6 different things and they were all delicious.

Great little Italian restaurant! Pizza is spot on delicious as are all of the dishes I have tried here. Great place for lunch or dinner. One of my favorite spots in Athlone! read more

We really enjoyed our dinner here, and we're Americans who live in Italy. We had pizza and gnocchi, both of which were very good. The house red, a Montepulciano from Abruzzo, was excellent. Delicious creme brulee. Highly recommend. read more

Took over an hour for kids to get their pizza, food was average, very disappointing. Not enough staff working, food very bland

Excellent food and the staff are very friendly. Nice atmosphere and close to the town centre

Very surprised to find an Italian restaurant in the middle of Ireland, but after devouring the pizza Isabella, and tasting the slightly too cheesy gnocchi, was shocked to discover the chef was NOT Italian. Pizza was authentic, perfectly cooked crust and just the proper amount of topping. The wine I chose was a montepulciano d abruzzo which was a fine if not completely appropriate pairing with pizza. I'd return here for another meal. read more

Nice authentic Italian restaurant with great choice on the menu. I particularly like their steak dishes but they make nice pizza's too. read more

Di Bella - Italian Near Me - Athlone, WH

The restaurant was nice and the servers were authentic. Food was so-so however it did hit the spot and filled our Italian food craving.

Myself and a friend went for a meal here. Greeted by extremely rude waitress who took quite some time in taking our orders. Once our food arrived we found that our side dishes were slightly undercooked. When we finished our meal are table was cleared and we were asked if we wanted to view the dessert menu which we declined, we were at our table for 5 minutes after our table was cleared when the rude waitress leaned over me and shouted at my friend "do you want the dessert menu or what!?". The restaurant was not full so the table was not required. When we went to the counter to pay she was very abrupt and unfriendly, felt as though we were being marched out of the restaurant. Very disappointing. read more

This place was so delicious that me and my husband chose to eat here a second time while on holiday in Ireland! The portions are perfect size and the spaghetti bolognese was delicious as well as the Apple crumble. Sad we can't have this place in the states! Yum! read more

We ate here after work as one of our usual routines to keep in touch with old work mates there was only two of is this time and the service was fast the waitress was Lovely but the food let us down. I had the Caesar salad and a portion of garlic bread with cheese and my friend had a pizza. There was plenty of chicken in the salad no bacon however and the dressing was very little. I asked for more and it came promptly but it was not Caesar dressing so I'm not sure what it was I felt I'll later but I am allergic to lemons so it may have been in the dressing I should have asked really. The garlic bread was very poor literally 2 slices of normal pan bread loaded with cheese and toasted not what I expected. All in all the food was not great won't be back for a while. The pizza was ok but tasted a little bland for me even tho there was chilli on it, was not hot at all. read more