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    La Bella Pizza

    3.3 (1.2k reviews)
    Open • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    LA BELLA PIZZA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Ray O.

    Second time I have been here. Love the pizza. The dough is fluffy, topping delicious and the counter service is friendly. Haven't tried the dining room yet, but if you are in Chula Vista and want a good pizza, give them a try!

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    Becky G.

    La Bella's Café & Games is one of our favorite spots! My husband and I always come for the meatball parm and an adult drink or soda. The food is always delicious and the music on the café side creates a fun atmosphere. It can get busy but that's part of its charm. They also have a section with games and prizes for kids which makes it great for families. Thank you Dianna for the amazing service. Great food great vibes and we'll definitely keep coming back!

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    Olga M.

    La Bella Pizza Garden is located on 3rd Avenue in Chula Vista. This restaurant opened its doors on October 19th, 1955 by an Italian couple from New York, Tony and Kitty Raso. The name "La Bella" means "the beautiful." I've been coming to La Bella Pizza for many years and got a chance to meet Kitty Raso she was such a lovely lady. We always enjoy their meat lovers pizzas, but today we decided to order their Original Lasagna a 1955 Recipe with Meatballs, Boiled Eggs, Mozzarella, Ricotta & Parmesan 4.5/5 stars. We also decided to order their Original Buffalo Wings. La Bella's have upped their game on these chicken wings they were very crispy with a lot of flavor. This was our second time trying these wings and were outstanding like the first time trying, our new favorite in the area...5/5 stars!! The service was great. Give it a try! Happy Yelping :)

    Monica A.

    What can I say.... This place has been around for so many years for a reason. I've been coming to this restaurant since I was a little girl. Great staff, food, drink options & vibes. Just a super chill place. Nice place for larger parties too.....

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    John A.

    Food options are endless. I recommend the wings or potato skins to start. Pizza is always Papa's Favorite. Meatballs are what wrapped up our meal. Service is excellent as always especially the fact they had a large party next to us. I personally recommend the Garden side. They do have the Game side for the kids or anyone celebrating wanting some fun . The vibe is always the best . iconic spot for Chula Vista.

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    Ana F.

    We were out for an event in Chula. Vista area. We ran into a coworker and he recommended La Bella. It was super crowded but we decided to go anyway because it was highly recommended. The staff was friendly and attentive. The place was busy and we didn't have a reservation so I didn't get a chance to sit inside or look but I heard they had an arcade. The outdoor tables were a bit crowded together but it seated us all fine. People did have to get up for each other when another group had to leave sometimes but it wasn't a big deal. The pizza was really good. We ordered a salami, sausage and mushrooms pizza. Although the mushrooms were a bit hidden the pizza itself had the right ratio of sauce and crust. We all enjoyed the taste. I would go back again.

    Rebecca J.

    Had a family style dinner this Friday. It was pretty busy and because we were a party of 5 did take us about 30min to wait for a table but the hostess kept checking back in with us and providing us updates. We had the pizza party family deal which worked out perfect! We ordered antipasto salad, buffalo wings, the works pizza and a pitcher of red trolley beer. Considering it was super busy Friday night our server Andy was amazing and provided prompt service and wow was he busy! But always checked in on us. The salad was freshly made and pizza was great with that family style crispy style crust,

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    Mikey H.

    We were going elsewhere but they were closed since it was Monday. We wandered down 3rd St and saw La Bella. The place is bigger than we thought, but since we had Cako, we sat on the front patio. The young girls were friendly and I guess, since we were eating outside, I paid first and one of them brought it all out. We ordered a pepperoni pizza, interesting that the pepperonis were under the cheese. The pizza was delicious! I ordered a meatball sub to share and this was really good too! It was pleasant outside and they had can soda. The only think I didn't like was that we felt like we were a to go order and not customers. No one checked on us, but then again, we already paid so I guess no reason to. So it's more like 3.5, but I rounded up.

    Boston Lager Fish and Chips
    Rose C.

    It's be a few years since I've been back and it didn't disappoint. Went for lunch little after 12pm and plenty of tables available. The staff were welcoming and friendly. Amazing customer service. I love the old school vibe it still has. I tried the Boston Lager Fish and Chips. 10 out of 10! The tartar sauce was delicious and they do have the malt vinegar. Definitely going back soon.

    Essie K.

    ****This review is for their take out counter on the street side**** Looking for a late dinner option, we decided to stop by La Bella and order some food. It has an old school Italian restaurant vibe. We got a large pizza, large side of cheesy bread, and a small Caesar salad. Ordering was easy at the counter and our food was ready within 15 minutes. The portions were big which helped to justify the price point (large specialty pizza was $35, large side of cheesy bread was $9.50, and small side of Caesar salad was $8.50). The food was hot and fresh. The pizza was thick and held the toppings well which we liked. We were definitely full after our meal and even had leftovers for the next day. Would stop by for another pizza fix!

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    Kim P.

    Great pizza ! Got a pepperoni pizza, super good ! will definitely try again. Service was also really good, we decided to eat it outside and I think it was the manager that came out and gave us some plates and napkins. Give this place a try for some really good homemade pizza !

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    Food was ok. Chicken wings are the best. Large enough place to host a birthday party. Pool tables and games.

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    Support small businesses! Love La Bella Pizza! We've been coming here for years! very reasonably priced pizza and friendly service.

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    4 months ago

    Absolutely hands down the best pizza and chicken wing! I have come here since the early 90s still can't find any where else to eat pizza !

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    Love their pizzas been going for years.Great food. Nice atmosphere cold beer. Great place to throw parties also.

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    Ask the Community - La Bella Pizza

    What are the prices for pool?

    Don't know the answer but just call them. 🙂

    Does this restaurant offer deep dish pizza?

    No its in between New York and Chicago style.

    Has anyone thrown an event here like a baby shower? Do they allow u to bring decorations and cake from outside?

    Yes, you can book the upstairs private banquet rooms on the original Garden side. There are two rooms available for up to 150 guests. Or you can book the Cafe & Games for up to 45 guests. You can decorate on either side and bring a cake.

    When is happy hour?

    3-6pm

    What time is happy hour?

    Week days 2:30-5:30pm

    Do they have any gluten free pizza/pasta options?

    Yes, gluten free pizza. Only the medium pizza is gluten free. No gluten free pasta.

    Any gluten free options?

    Yes, gluten free pizza. Only the medium pizza is gluten free. No gluten free pasta.

    For banquet room reservations, how far in advance do you order the food for the party?

    If it's the holidays or graduation season I'd say at least a month and and a half. And as far as the food goes the same day is perfectly fine.

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    Review Highlights - La Bella Pizza

    “La Bellas makes one of my favorite meatballs in San Diego and the meatball sandwich tonight was very delicious.”

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