Simple, tasty Italian delights. I'd walked past La Bella Vita a hundred times on my way home from the station, and one Sunday evening, we decided to pop in for a bite to eat. Surprisingly considering the day and time, the restaurant was almost full - particularly larger groups and families.
For starters we chose the calimari - and probably one of the best calimari dishes I've had. The Peroni batter was incredibly crispy, teamed with a tangy tartare sauce. The portion was big enough to share between two (although so good, I'd recommend you get one just to yourself!)
For my main course, I chose the Pollo Alla Diavola - pan-fried chicken cooked in wine in a tomato sauce with chilli, garlic and crushed herbs. Served with chips and vegetables, it was a great alternative to the classic pizza and pasta dishes - a generous sized piece of chicken with more than enough sauce to have enough leftover for chip-dipping.
I also had a little taste of the (pretty huge!) Pide Calzone - also divine, with loads of filling encased in tasty dough. Despite the amount of customers, we were definitely impressed with the service speed and the friendly waiting staff.
Delicious food and and a vibrant atmosphere as well as being well-priced (we had a starter, olives, two mains and two soft drinks for £25), this is definitely a hotspot for Leytonstone diners who love cooked-with-love Italian feasting. read more