Bella Ciao in Neath Port Talbot

Slow service because of take away orders. Pork meal was tough and spaghetti was tasteless. Presentation of meals apalling

We were a large booking of 29 for a family birthday celebration so requested upstairs. Booking was for 7pm but there were other diners in the area right up until the last minute so by the time most of our party arrived the tables weren't set up. They then sent us outside, rather rudely, with 4 young children and two babies while they moved things around. The area was far too small, people had to literally climb over the tables to get in and out. There was a piece missing from the bannister which the children could have easily fallen through so we were on guard all of the time. When we did eventually get settled in, 2 starters had to be returned as they were full of salt and inedible. The mains were ok but the shine had been taken off the evening by this point. We were really disappointed as wanted to do something nice for my daughters 30th.

Attended my sisters 70th Birthday meal here tonight. The food was delicious. The staff were really attentive. We all particularly loved Tori. She was fantastic and made sure we all had full drinks and was super attentive. I would highly recommend this restaurant 👌

Very good experience.. staff well mannered and polite, food was amazing and overall experience 10/10 would recommend!!

Wow, we called in for lunch today. The food was absolutely stunning, the waitress was lovely. Home made food, better than any chain restaurant. I would happily drive 40 miles to eat here again.

Celebratory meal for my birthday good evening and good food.

fabulous food good service I've been a few times always the same standard never fails to impress highly recommended 😁

Beautiful meal from the set menu for my husband and I. The calzone was so filling and delicious but the Mozzarella Arancine was just amazing! The staff were very attentive and welcoming. We look forward to visiting for another meal very soon!

Great food and great setting. The place was rammed for a Wednesday. It is a great Italian and would definitely be going back 😀

Loved it here! Pasta and meatballs were so delicious with rich, flavoursome tomato sauce topped with creamy mozzarella. Was busy so it was a wait but so worth it in my opinion!

Very tasty food, cheerful staff and a good experience. I will be returning.

Really friendly staff. Tasty meal. Good portions. Well presented. Will definitely return in the future.

Always have amazing food every time I go.

Lunch time Menu is Superb Value For Money👌

Lovely restaurant, delicious food, friendly, helpful staff. Good vegetarian and vegan options. However, it was during a warm, sunny few days and we were a large group, seated upstairs, and it was unbearably warm. Thankfully a friend had a handheld fan i borrowed. If a fan can't be installed at the very least all windows need to be open to create a flow of air (they were finally all opened much later in the evening, which helped but a tad late). Still recommended for food and hospitality! :-)

First time visit here for my daughter’s 16th birthday meal, food was outstanding. Staff were amazing!! Thank you. we will be back soon.

Great service, food was excellent! Great value for money.

It's OK, 2 times I've been and it takes an age to get the bill. The food is good, service pleasant.

Superb everytime I go here I enjoy it.

Lovely food ,good service a bit of a squeeze getting in through the door with wheelchair but we managed .

The food was good and the young waitress was excellent, so polite and helpful

Went as last minute visit Service by young staff excellent Food mediocre had mushroom risotto salty too mushrooms chewy and included what looked like a bone Complains to waitress but no sign of chef took ok small percentage but not the point

Amazing pasta and seafood dish. Saturday lunchtime menu two courses for 12 pounds. Great value. Staff were excellent I highly recommend this establishment.

The food was okay, had a clazone, was slightly undercooked. The service was pretty poor, slow and poor quaility. The atmosphere was poor as other tables were also affected by the poor service. Probably won't go again, plenty of other options in the Neath Port Talbot area.

Good food and exceptional value, we had an excellent two course lunch at Bella Ciao for less money than you would spend in a Wetherspoons. Very good service.

Can't say enough good about this restaurant. The food, service, and atmosphere were top notch. Even though we were simply passing through as tourists from America, the owner made a point to talk to us for a long time and even gave us a free dessert to show he appreciated us choosing his restaurant. Highly recommend for great, authentic Italian food. The lasagna was incredible.

Excellent service by the waitresses 6 stars.

First time here , fantastic food, nice to have a restaurant in port talbot with a brilliant selection of food . Will definitely return 😁

Visited a few times now and always had a brilliant time. The food is excellent quality, well cooked and definitely value for money. There is something for everyone and they cater well for children too. Service is spot on and it's always clean. Definitely recommend!

Lovely food & staff. Would definitely come back again

Had another meal here and it was beautifully presented and tasted just as nice brought me right back to Italy.. exquisite 💖 would highly recommend

The food was amazing here, staff were also excellent too, I can definitely recommend a visit here if you haven't done so yet. They do a great price on 2 courses in the afternoon as well. It's an easy 5 stars from me, can't wait to visit again and try more of the menu

The service was really good and the staff was so polite and welcoming. The food was absolutely stunning, would recommend this restaurant to everyone, will definitely be dinner here again in the near future

I had ribeye steak cooked exactly as I asked and really tender. The vegetables were just right too. Others said that their meals were excellent. You will need to book well in advance as it is very popular.

Good quality food and service. Staff are friendly and efficient, very good value lunch menu.

Magnificent place, kind and professional staff, very good service, I highly recommend it

Lvly visit last evening for a meal with my family. Food Service were all first class.

First visit and very impressed, amazing food, vegan options were great. Three of us went on a Thursday evening, very busy. The staff were great and I could tell they were very well trained. Would definitely return.

If you want authentic Italian food this is the place to go , absolutely beautiful can’t wait to return

Excellent restaurant, delicious food with generous portion sizes, friendly staff and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. I have travelled all round the world and was very pleasantly surprised that by far the best Italian restaurant I have ever been to is just 5 minutes walk from my home. 5/5 I will be going again and hopefully many more times in the future.

First fell in love with their food at pastalicious, was so glad they opened a restaurant in port talbot. Hands down the best Italian I’ve had!! Food and service is always amazing!!

Absolutely fabulous, would definitely be back, food was stunning, service excellent

I enjoy the meal, and I would recommend a visit.

Best Italian I've been too. Food is amazing.

If you want real Italian food then come here. This has been the best restaurant I've ever been to. The food was perfect and the staff were amazing. Had a lovely chat with the owners and head chef. Been working in Port Talbot for 2 weeks and been here 6 times and every time was 10/10. Perfect. Me and my father came here and were treated like royalty. I would like to thank the chef for making us a surprise starter on our last night. I would like to thank the hole staff for an amazing experience xxx

Fab night ,best food I've had in a long time , thanks for helping with my wife's intolerances , definitely be back , best place in port Talbot if not Glamorgan X ,can't say how good the food service and atmosphere was , thankyou

Bella Ciao is absolutely stunning. We made the reservation a few days ago which was super easy to do on the website. The staff are so polite and lovely and really made sure we had everything we needed. The service was timed perfectly and the food was out of this world. The flavours, presentation and taste were all stunning! We we're rolling home by the time we left. It was out first time there today but certainly will not be the last! It made my birthday even better. I can't wait to go again 😊

Honestly, I cannot fault the service and the food in this place. Absolutely stunning food and you can tell it's cooked with passion and from the heart. Myself and my Mum had the 12 Hour Slow Cooked Lamb Shank with mashed potato and red wine sauce as it was on the Chef's Specials and it was simply divine. I would definitely recommend this establishment to anyone. Very attentive service from start to finish!

A small and friendly restaurant, with a varied menu. Ideal for families or couples, to enjoy an authentic tasting Italian style meal.

Fantastic place, lovely food, and great service

Excellent food, Excellent service. Highly recommend.

First time visiting but won't be the last. Our meal was delicious - starters, pasta and pizza were all fantastic with clear plates all round. The service was great too and added that extra something to a lovely evening. Thanks Bella Ciao - we had a great night.

First time here one of the best Italian meals I have ever had outside Italy Food exquisite and staff so helpful and friendly. Also no rushed service so plenty of time to enjoy the meal and company

Incredible food. Staff where amazing also.

Always a beautiful meal and fantastic service

Gorgeous food and atmosphere. Best restaurant in Port Talbot.

Fantastic service, very friendly staff, very efficient very helpful. Beautiful atmosphere and deco. Food was absolutely fabulous. My only complaint was I didn't have my portabello mushroom with my steak. Apart from that all the food we ordered was impeccable. Ideal for a romantic dinner. To take anyone you'd like to impress. Money wise it's not cheap, but you pay for what you get don't you. I thought it was very reasonable for the extremely high quality of food received. Highly recommend a visit, guarantee you'll re visit.

I visited Bella Ciao yesterday evening for a belated birthday meal with friends. This was my 1st visit, and I will definitely be returning. The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere and is clean and nicely presented. It was quiet when we arrived but then got busier as the evening progressed but not too crowded. The staff were very hospitable and friendly, offering good advice and explanation of dishes. The food was absolutely delicious, probably the best meal I've had for a while. I had the Cacio e pepe, which was prepared table side. It was delishiously creamy, beautiful seasoned, and not too overpowering, certainly a dish I will try again. It paired very well with the Pane e aglio pizza (garlic bread), which was thin and crispy and not at all heavy. I really wanted to try their desserts, but the food was so good I had to finish every bite and was too full after my main. If you enjoy authentic Sicilian and Italian food, you must visit here.

Fantastic little restaurant, well worth a visit.

First visit to Bella Ciao at lunch time today. Food was very nice, all 3 courses were great. Will definitely be back.

Wonderful food, service and nice relaxed atmosphere, would highly recommend a visit.

We love eating at Bella Ciao, there is always a warm welcome and the food is delicious 😊

Cannot rate this restaurant high enough the food is perfect and the service is welcoming.

Great restaurant. Meal and service was top quality. Will visit again.

Food was absolutely outstanding we had king prawns in garlic to start belly pork and pork medallions for main followed with tiramisu, washed down with a bottle of white, service was very good wel be back!

Amazing food n worth every penny 🤤 can't wait to come back

Excellent place for a quiet lunch time meal with friends

I have been to this restaurant many times some years ago, it’s was a regular place to eat as the plaster is homemade and feels very authentic, Italian. The food remains wonderful so fresh, hit and tasty and plenty of it. However the service was very disappointing, a young lad bent over the table to serve rather than walk around, he clearly had no training… not his fault I’m sure, we sat with empty drinks for so long and it felt as though we couldn’t gain eye contact with any servers. The food came out at different times and my son had finished his meal before the rest of us had any food. My bolognaise had no meat and hardly any sauce, just awful today sorry. My husband ordered rump steak med/ rare and arrived med/ well and looked like it was dragged from the back of the fridge, he sent this back and decided not to eat there and just sat while we ate. However in their defence it was busy as there was a food festival on town that day. I felt a little embarrassed that I’d recommended the place as we had visitors from Australia in our group. So disappointed.

Lovely little Restaurant, first time we have visited and it will not be the last, lovely food great service and a nice atmosphere at lunch time. We had things fro. The Lunch Menu but we will definitely be trying their menu as well.

Excellent staff and food amazing

Love the food will definitely be back 🙂 staff are friendly and helpful highly recommended. 5 🌟

Went with a large group from work at lunch. Food and service was great, had the 2 course set meal which was exceptionally good value.

Dined tonight, highly recommend, good food ,service and ambience

Excellent Italian food and super friendly service 😊

Last night's meal was absolutely beautiful. Stunning food and such a lush atmosphere. Really enjoyed, and would definitely come again.

My date and I came here recently and it was absolutely beautiful. From the start until the end, our server was accommodating and lovely. The new evening menu offered a variety of choices, which was hard as it all looked so tempting! The food complimented by a glass or two of wine which was truly authentic, truly Italian! Both of us enjoyed each other's company in such a great setting. I would highly recommend this beautiful Italian to anyone who's looking for a true taste of Italy. Bella Ciao Thank you!

Amazing food, amazing staff, great atmosphere, can't wait to go back. Best fillet steak I've had, it was divine ❤️ Thank you so much for a fabulous evening xxx

Food wasn’t great, lacked flavour. But it’s great to see that any notion of negativity in a review of this place is met with argumentative and patronising commentary from who I assume is the owner. Also, the toilets could do with a clean. I’m going to assume I’ll be told the toilets are cleaned regularly and I’m wrong for having this opinion. (Possibly saved the owner time by commenting on my own feedback, maybe use that time to clean the toilets, cobwebs suggest they aren’t cleaned very often)

First time at this Lovely italian. Food was very good along with the service. Will defo be back.

Bruschetta to start which was lovely but the lasagna was terrible, not much meat, too much basil and far too much tomato sauce

Had a meal here last Saturday night before a show. Lovely meal, prompt service and a really relaxed vibe. Prices reasonable and staff were lovely

Magnificent and to say the least, you eat like in Italy perhaps better,, the staff and the number one,, congratulations

A really lovely little Italian with tasty dishes and a good choice.the service was excellent and the staff were lovely.

Beautiful restaurant. Very authentic. Fantastic food. 3 course lunch menu available. Run by Italian lady and her daughter

Fabulous, tasty meal this evening. Lovely food and lovely staff. We will visit again.

A lovely Italian restaurant, set in the heart of Port Talbot. Excellent value on their lunch menu. Staff are so friendly l and knowledgeable of the dishes served.

What an amazing Italian Restaurant this is. I felt like I was dining out in Italy the food was so authentic. It really took me back to some wonderful times in Italy. We can't wait to return, we had such a great evening and the atmosphere was so lovely , it was a very special and memorable evening. Thank you so much to all at Bella Ciao.

I took my mother and niece who was 13, the waitress was amazing the chief came out and was chatting, good quality food, I will definitely go again.

The food was superb again, we had a lovely family get together with lovely food.

Tasty but very small portions. No atmosphere.

Fabulous!! I had a fillet steak and the wife had Lamb chops, Absolutely stunning!! The owners are lovely people and proper looked after us. We thoroughly recommend the Bella Ciao, thank you so much and see you soon. Lyndon and Tish.

Very limited menu, but lovely food. Desserts ended up being the best part, and looked gorgeous. 3 courses each and a couple of drinks came to around £54, so quite reasonably priced too. Personally, we might struggle to visit again quickly, only due to the limited menu. If it were to be expanded, we'd possibly make this a regular stop.

Beautiful food and excellent service.

Much too noisy for family meal. Won't go back

Absolutely great meal and lovely atmosphere. Both the service and food were top class. Thanks we will certainly going back again. Highly recommended

Terrible service,a couple of us had the pasta dish which was all curled and dry,one meal came when we had all finished eating ,which was the tagliatelle again aweful !!will not be returning

Evening meal with the family. We had a table of six. Very warm welcome. Plenty of affordable choices on the menu, attentive, knowledgeable staff. Atmosphere was very relaxed. Starters and accompaniments were amazing. Opted for the chefs recommendation of Sword fish for the main course, not something I would normally order. In fact, don’t normally order fish when I go out for a meal. I was not disappointed. Had to have the tiramisu for dessert. Well it is an Italian after all !! Amazing night will certainly be back soon.

Good food, good service. Cheesy Italian squeeze box .

Lovely restaurant, staff are really helpful, beautiful food

A lovely find, had a lovely and enjoyable lunch, took advantage off the set menu, food was tasty and delicious and portion size just right. Will definitely be returning in the future.