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Nº 399 in 703 in Cambridge

Nº 24 of 39 Italian in Cambridge

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Ho fatto una cena al sapore di 🐟 accompagnato da una truffa al sapore di campus del Bernardo l'unica cosa che si salva è la cameriera

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Wander03336112899 . 2024-02-12

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Muy buena comida, excelente atención, las camareras muy atentas a todo. Además la calidad precio es excelente, muy rico y...

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Greco G . 2022-02-03

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Lovely food and excellent service with our waitress Veronika, very helpful and kind! Would definitely recommend and will be coming back! Thank you again!

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673sianevans . 2020-10-21

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I visited on the 30th sept 2020 :)Ok, so food, service, cleanliness all deserves 5* and i 100% recommend themHowever, what i really want to know is if the guy with the chequered shirt & messy dark hair is single?? Dont know how many times i have walked past lately and hoped to see if he had a ring on or not lol!

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Rachelfranc50 . 2020-10-05

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Ottima cucina e servizio eccellente grazie anche alla professionalità di Francesco! Pizza molto buona!

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alession978 . 2020-10-03

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Excellent friendly efficient waitress service. Nothing was too much trouble. Real team work here and pleasant warm atmosphere. Made to feel very welcome.

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susan J . 2019-12-15

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Mi esposa y yo visitamos este Bella Italia para una comida de medio día. La comida estaba bien, pero el servicio era lento, especialmente cuando se trataba de pagar la factura, tuvimos que esperar siglos mientras que el personal era como pollos sin cabeza. También fuimos testigos de un incidente desagradable cuando uno de los camareros. Salió corriendo, acusando a los clientes de no pagar por su comida. Ya sea que lo hayan hecho o no, no lo sé, pero la discusión se estaba llevando a cabo en contra de la ventana falsa contra la que estábamos sentados. Lenguaje desagradable de los clientes acusados ​​y del camarero. Nada agradable y arruinó nuestra comida. ¡Definitivamente no regresaremos allí!

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Robert A . 2018-11-03

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此餐廳和劍橋市中心有十分鐘的步行距離,但走一條直路便能到達,十分容易到達。吃了普通的肉醬義大利麵,味道不過不失。

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by0268 . 2018-07-26

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Went for a lunch, and I was impressed about the food and service , I recommend this place really fast and really attentive team really organised definitely will coming back

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jamie s s . 2018-03-07

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Went for a lunch a great welcome made !!! food really tasty ! And Restaurant looks really clean with a warm and friendly service

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jennyde21 . 2018-02-02

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I took my children to the cinema, for a treat, yesterday (New Years Day) and we decided to visit Bella Italia (Grafton Centre, Cambridge) for lunch. We have done this many times before and my children were really looking forward to it.It was around 1pm when we were waiting at the door. We waited for a few minutes then a young lady, with blonde hair, came storming up to the door. No smile, no greeting, she just barked 'how many?' At me. I told her I needed a table for 4 plus a highchair. She rolled her eyes, stormed off then returned a few minutes later and led me to a table which was completely unsuitable. It was a table for 4 but right between another 2 tables, so there was nowhere to put the highchair. She tried to cram it on one side so that there would be three people sat where there was only space for 2 - very strange as there were clearly lots of suitable tables available. At this point I was in the middle of the restaurant with two 3 year olds, a 6 year old, a baby in a pram, a pile of coats, bags etc and had nowhere to sit. I pointed out that we couldn't fit at this table and suggested we could sit at an empty booth, just across from us. There was plenty of space there for the highchair so we wouldn't be in the way.She raised her voice at me and said 'Madam, can you not see I'm busy? I will get to you when I have a moment. That table isn't cleared so you can't sit there' and walked away. Just left me there.I was so embarrassed and upset. I gathered my children and we left. Interestingly, another customer told me that he wished his family had also left before they ordered as they were made to feel very unwelcome with their small child.I was stood outside of the restaurant with 4 hungry children and just burst into tears. It may not seem that bad to read but it was the tone I was addressed with that just left me feeling uncomfortable, unwelcome and like my (well behaved) children were a burden. I just wanted to take them out for a treat to celebrate the new year and this completely ruined it.I look forward to the new restaurants opening at The Grafton Centre, because Bella Italia currently have the monopoly. Not for long though, and people won't return if they get this kind of service from staff.

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J-Funk84 . 2018-01-01

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My friend and I came here for a spontaneous meal and Gyula was our main server who was excellent and very attentive throughout. Lodia was also great and also made sure if everything was okay, even though the restaurant was quite busy. I would definitely go again :)

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shcr2017 . 2017-11-16

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到剑桥的第一餐午饭, 在一个大商场的中心, 好找, 虽然是下午2-3点钟一样有不少顾客, 意粉和比萨饼味道正宗好吃,分量也不错, 值得推荐

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James X . 2017-08-08

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Went to Bella italia with work colleagues twice this month, the service was amazing. The waiter who served us was Ghila. He was very friendly made us feel very welcome and my friend who never tips, tipped him both visits. We will be visiting again.

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nesa1994 . 2017-07-21

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Cibo e servizio ottimi, la cameriera Sara impeccabile, sa come farti sentire a tuo agio! Consigliato assolutamente!

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Giada A . 2017-07-14

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Essere italiani a cambridge, cibo di casa lontano da casa e l'accoglienza tipica italiana calorosa cordiale e professionale grazie alla nostra cameriera Sara che ci ha regalato un angolino d'Italia anche stando li.

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Veronica O . 2017-07-14

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Sono stato con un gruppo di amici in questo posto è ci siamo trovati benissimo grazie anche alla professionalità del manager giorgio ( number one ) che ci ha accolti e accontentati in maniera impeccabile...sicuramente ci ritorneró!!!! Grazie a tutto lo staff

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Alessio P . 2017-07-08

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posto molto bello una piccola italia a cambrige! servizio ottimo con personale dinamico e veloce tutto gestito ottimamente da Giorgio ragazzo professionale e simpaticissimo vi passerò sicuramente a ritrovare

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Lloyd R . 2017-07-07

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Dopo una mattinata di shopping io e mio figlio ci siamo fermati per il pranzo al bella Italia. Oltre ad aver apprezzato la bontà delle pietanze siamo rimasti colpiti dal l'accoglienza di Francesca ( la cameriera che ci ha servito). Solare, disponibile e sempre sorridente! Quando un buon piatto è accompagnato da un bel sorriso, è un piacere per il palato e per gli occhi. Ancora complimenti per lo staff!

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Marianna N . 2017-07-01

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Thursday evening out for a quick dinner. I have been welcomed and than served by the staff very quickly. I have had a pizza and a glass of wine. Both were matching the high expectations. The waitress (I did not have the opportunity to ask her name, but she was tall and with curly hair) impressed me for her attitude to smile to everybody that made the dinner even better. Keep serving this kind of food and smiling. Will be back soon!

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Robert B . 2017-06-23

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Ottimo ristorante dove gustare la vera cucina italiana con piatti tipici della nostra tradizione personale sempre disponibile davvero un posto da ritornare !!!!

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Flavio C . 2017-06-18

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Ottimo cibo e ottimo personale la cameriera Sara è molto professionale e ti fa sentire a casa .Ottimo brava signorina Sara

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Maria Candida T . 2017-06-18

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Ottima accoglienza, e menù molto variabile. Staff davvero disponibile per non parlare della bravissima cameriera che ci ha serviti in modo veramente professionale. davvero un bellissimo ambiente

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Giada T . 2017-04-12

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Se volete la vera cucina italiana dovete venire qui e poi l'atmosfera è il personale e Davvero di quelle che non si dimenticano davvero tutto molto bello !!'n

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Flavio C . 2017-04-11

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Abbiamo visitato questo ristorante lunedi a pranzo e siamo stati serviti in maniera eccellente dalla cameriera Sara,ambiente molto professionale e amichevole

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Maria Candida T . 2017-03-23

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Leziz yemekler ve güler yüzlü şık sunum Lidia nın güler yüzlü servisi ve yardımları için çok teşekkür ederiz

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Erva D . 2017-02-07

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I came for a lunch with my friends and we passed a lovely time. The food was great and fast, and our waitress,Lola was so nice and friendly. I really felt at home thanks to her cordiality and cheerfulness. We'll come for sure.

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Viviana R . 2017-01-17

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Nous avons été accueillies chaleureusement et tout le long du repas le service a été attentif et adorable! (ce dont on ne s'attend pas forcément dans un centre commercial)Nous avons très bien mangé et les prix sont raisonnables pour ce qui est servi!Sympathique pour y manger si vous êtes à proximité!

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Manon_Wambre . 2016-12-04

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We when in after the shopping trip to the Grafton centre and we got a nice big table even if there were only two of us. I would say that the sits are not very comfortable but that isn't the staff fault!! The waitress that served us, Lidia,was very polite, attentive and friendly, she made us feel at home and to top it all up the food was excellent too!!!

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korbyh2016 . 2016-11-29

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we were sitting outside for lunch, and we were served by a waitress Sara,great job, very professional and friendly, the service was really good and the food delicious and for this reason we decided to come back in the evening, wonderful atmosphere with candlelight, and another fantastic amazing service from sara. well done 10+

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glendaking65 . 2016-11-26

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we were served by the maid will, very professional and friendly, with great recommendations on wine and mains, will return with the hope of being served again from her .

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fordmallok . 2016-11-25

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The place is really nice, great atmosphere and the food is really good. Ate a delicious carbonara, and I am Italian, so I know what I'm talking about. Service was also very nice and quick, food was served after only 10 mins waiting! Not my first time here and surely won't be the last! Highly recommended!

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elisamarion88 . 2016-11-24

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Stop for lunch to break the monotony of the shopping centre . We had the antipast to start and the spaghetti with meatballs for my husband and the prawns spaghetti for myself. Just beautiful dishes well presented. The waiter, Andrea, has been very patient with us and friendly with a bit of good sense of humour!! We definitely be back again

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susanw1212 . 2016-11-23

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Staff very attentive and friendly, the restaurants was very busy but we received plenty of attention from the manager and our waiter. We will definitely be back on our next trip to Cambridge

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139peterf68 . 2016-11-20

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Went in for a pizza night with my friend I ordered the new pollo bianco . I didn't expect to be so big and tasteful and much more impressive: I managed to eat it all!!! Hahaha the waiter was very good and patient with us and he made sure we had a good time

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meganrams . 2016-11-18

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Very good experience with all the staff been very attentive and friendly. We had our main an dessert in less then 1 hour. The chocolate fondante is a pudding that is a must when you going in Bella Italia !!!

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11johnnirc . 2016-11-16

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We have been seeing promptly by the manager and showed to the table . We didn't have much time for the meal but we managed to get our main course and coffe with no rush whatsoever even so the restaurant was busy !! Our waitress was very polite and friendly and the food as per usual very tasty!!! Thanks Bella !!

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vgarc64 . 2016-11-14

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We have been out for a lunch here and I have definetly eaten the best lasagna since I am in Cambridge. Cheesy sauce with chicken and pancetta. Simply amazing. Moreover, we have been served by an italian waitress ( Lidia I think was her name). Nevertheless she was busy, she had the time to suggest us with the best dishes to try. She was definetly helpful and polite. I will surely come back soon!

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Wayne870 . 2016-11-11

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I been with my clients for a business lunch. The service was very slow and the food was cold after standing there in front of us waiting for someone to pick it up. We didn't have time to complain so paid the bill while still eating and left as soon as possible.

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BenMarshall1 . 2016-11-11

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Lovely lunch with my mum between work break and manage to go to the shop too ?? Staff very efficient and friendly food very tasty

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hannac27 . 2016-11-09

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Went in bella to have a dinner with my old friend that I haven't seen for very long time.I'm glad I went in Bella Italia and not anywhere else!!! The manager accompanied us to the table and talked us through the menu giving us the perfect suggestion for dishes and wine. We had a lovely time and plenty space to catch up ! Thanks Bella!!

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miglef80 . 2016-11-07

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We were welcomed and seated very quickly, me and my friends were very hungry so we were very happy when the food came very quickly after ordering as well as the drinks. Would definitely go again with friends. :)

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137human . 2016-11-01

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Me and my friends went for an early dinner and we were very welcomed by the staff , the service was quick and friendly and the food was very tasty and satisfying. Would defiantly recommend this for a nice meal out with friends :)

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katie_rebecca06 . 2016-11-01

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I went to bella Italia in the Grafton with my friends after college as we just wanted something quick but good value for money as well as good taste! The food was amazing and came to us very quickly , the staff were very helpful in reccomending the dishes. Looking forward to coming back another day with friends as it was a nice relaxed experience :)

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ddm122 . 2016-11-01

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The staff was running around doing everything possible to give us a good time in the restaurant . Well done to all of you you did a great job !! My pizza was delicious and my wife was happy with her salad (that's unusual hahaha) and my kids for thee first time ever enjoyed meal time in the restaurant thanks to the waitress that play with them !! Thanks Bella Italia see you soon again

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clarkj01s . 2016-10-28

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Lovely staff very attentive and friendly the food was excellent as per usual and cocktails very complimentary to the meal

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anushg34 . 2016-10-28

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Everytime I feel like to have a Italian meal I know where to go and that is Grafton Centre. The staff is always smiling and working and laughing like proper Italian and the sound of the restaurant is like being in a Italian market place !! Every time I have been there I had a good meal and good service !! I'll be back soon

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hchard82 . 2016-10-25

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Delicious food and amazing service. Our waiter was incredibly polite and made the meal more enjoyable to my son. All team contributed to make our experience pleasurable. The presentation of the plates was excellent and with an average waiting time. We will definitely be back soon to have more experiences like this one!

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charliegol . 2016-10-23

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Amazing Italian lunch and lovely service. The atmosphere was perfect and Cosimo has been just amazing!!!

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376fraecos . 2016-10-23

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amazing staff, fast service for drink and food, good recommendations from the manager, pollo pancetta lasagne was amazing, for sure we will come back soon.

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pollonkjon . 2016-10-18

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staff very friendly, food testing so good, service very fast, the member of the staff (male) has spent a lot of time with our table, recommending certain dishes, he served us personally, professionally friendly and very polite, we will return to spend the 40% of discount that the guys gave us with the bill , hoping to find again this man.

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frankjhoson . 2016-10-18

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Ottimo servizio e staff molto disponibile molta varietà dei cibi molto buona la birra menabreaMolta scelta nei gusti dei gelati

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Ylenia L . 2016-10-18

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Booked for 5pm film starting at 6.30. Restaurant was very busy far too many customers and not enough staff. Waited 30 mins for drinks and best part of an hour for meal. Husbands pizza was missing pepperoni, my chips and chicken burger was stone cold as was my friends. We pointed this out to staff and my husband was given a free glass of wine but my friend and I were not offered anything. No time for dessert but maybe that was a blessing...£10 was deducted from the bill but we will not be returning in a hurry. Beer was also served in short measures ☹️

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Jo D . 2016-10-17

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Could not of asked for more. Staff super staff. Would recommend and will definitely be returning. BRILLIANT!

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Itsadogsdinner . 2016-10-16

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I went to take some lunch with my mom and my son. As soon as we sat down a waitress came with some coulors for my son and we were asked about the drinks. The bartender brought us the drinks herself and 15 min later we had the food on the table too, which was really nice as we were starving! Banu (our waitress) came to check on us regularly and made my son laugh several times. It was an amazing experience for all of us, we will definitely come back soon.

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clarksullivan . 2016-10-16

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We tried the new desserts in the glass what a treat to the tests pads!!!i will personality be back just for those and the ice cream!!!! Amazing

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luigi1119 . 2016-10-10

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We have been there for a family dinner. Everything was completely amazing. Our waiter (Cosimo) suggested us to try the new lasagna, which was perfect. The overall was very high and the service provided very attentive and professional. We will definitely come back!

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459mariee . 2016-10-09

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Fantastic night with the hubby just popped in for a bite before the film and we managed to have starters and main in less then an hour. The staff was very busy but not stressed. Well done to you and thanks for the good evening

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25jolee10 . 2016-10-06

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Had great night with friends with few drinks and a good pizza . Reasonable prize for the size of the pizza in a cheerful atmosphere!!

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emilanoz2211 . 2016-10-05

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I was having lunch with my mum and my little daughter who was very sleepy and couldn't let us have our food but the lovely waitress, Banu, calmed her down and even made her sit and eat her pizza. We could enjoy our food, thank so much for caring and smiley service.

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SeyhanSs . 2016-10-04

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Was very busy for lunch but we manage to get a table. We got served by Davide which even so he was rush to is feet he manage to give us a excellent service and always in time. Thanks

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Bru251296 . 2016-10-02

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We whent in for a family meal before going to the cinema Lola was very attentive and new every thing about the menu that we ask for she spent the time with us talking and make the experience very pleasent

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2kekko85 . 2016-10-01

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Stop for same thing quick to eat after shopping and we find the food to be very nice and the choices of ice cream very wide for a company restaurant . Banu was very polite

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michela20012510 . 2016-10-01

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Podia our waitress was very polite and cheerful nothing was too much of the bother and make us feel comfortable throughout the evening

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54valentinor . 2016-09-05

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I have spent a lovely Saturday evening in this brunch. Despite it was quite busy, we have received an attentive service from our waiter ( Cosimo). We didn't wait to be seat and we placed the drinks order staight away. I had a vanilla milkshake, which was great.After that went straight for the mains. I took a queen margherita and my friend a cannelloni ricotta. Both were really tasty.Finally, the icecream. In one word: amazing.I will come back for sure!!!

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Wayne870 . 2016-08-15

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Having visited this branch of Bella italia I've found the staff to to be helpful and the food has arrived in a decent time and been fine. Having said that i am probably sympathetic to the staff that work here as I have worked for a branded restaurant and know that it's generally not a nice environment to work in. If your waiter/waitress seems fed up its probably because they are being paid minimum wage to work in an understaffed restaurant and deal with everything from screaming kids to grumpy parents. In addition to this they have probably been shouted at several times that day already because there's no vegetable spaghetti left or something equally as trivial. Someone in a previous comment asked 'why do us British people put up with this kind of restaurant?' The answer is that you don't 'put up with it' we have actually created it ourselves by continuing to support the huge, branded companies that want to squeeze every penny out of the business that they can - which has lead to mediocre food and restaurants that run short staffed. If you want home cooked food with amazing service then start supporting your locally owned, independent restaurants. If you go to a chain like bella italia with your voucher that you've got online for 50% off and expect quality food and service then you're kidding yourself. So what I say to the staff at this restaurant (and any other branded restaurant) is well done! Well done for working in such a challenging environment where you (probably) don't get a break for hours on end.Well done for rushing around and doing the job of two people because the company you work for is counting every penny of the millions they make every week.Well done for putting up with an exhausting job to pay the rent/get yourself through uni/whatever other reason you have.Most of all well done for not giving into the temptation of dumping bolognaise all over that rude customer with the screaming kid that treats you like a slave and then doesn't leave one penny tip.Rant over :-)

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teabag82 . 2016-06-07

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Bom restaurante Italiano no Centro historico de Cambridge. O cardapio oferece excelentes opcoes, incluindo um menu Pra kids. Comi um Cordeiro muito Bom. Uma boa opcao eh o risotto de gamberoni, Mas Estava Em falta quando da minha visita.

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AluizioCaldas . 2016-06-06

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Bella Italia is een keten van Italiaanse restaurants. Deze ligt een beetje verborgen in het winkelcentrum The Grafton, naast de bioscopen. 's Avonds is het hier meestal rustig, want je moet weten waar het zich bevindt. Het uitgebreide menu biedt pizza's, pasta's en een paar andere gerechten. Helaas was op de avond dat ik er was bijna niets meer te krijgen toen we tegen sluitingstijd aankwamen. Redelijk gegeten, porties niet al te groot.

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Dutchtraveller228 . 2015-12-09

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restoran italia di lantai atas pusat perbelanjaan grafton ini buka sampai malam. menu favorit saya adalah pasta penne dengan prawn, rasa saus tomatnya segar dan berkualitas.harganya pas dengan kantong

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sarah christie s . 2015-11-01

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Expensive for the regular food quality and the service is soooooo slow. // Caro para una calidad de la comida muy normalita y el servicio muuuuuy lento.

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seramotos . 2015-10-04

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This was our 2nd visit as a family, service was slow last time but we did enjoy the food, it is a good choice with our teens as there is something for everyone. Went back today and after half an hour we left because we hadn't even been served our drinks. Waitress seemed for concerned about clearing tables than serving waiting customers.

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susieP1963 . 2015-07-27

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I went here with a couple of other family members for a birthday meal. We each ordered the Cesar panini with chips. It was a good 30 mins before the waitress brought us the food which turned out to be completely the wrong meal! She ordered something different to what we said. 20 mins went by and a different waitress then came over to our table with the same meals the last waitress brought over. We had been waiting for at least an hour without any food. When the food did finally come, the chips were so burnt and dried out, the paninis were burnt and rock hard. We then asked for the manager who said he wouldn't even eat it! Very bad experience, definitely wouldn't recommend to anyone.

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franturner . 2015-07-23

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Me and my friend visited this restaurant before shopping for breakfast. We we're seated at 11, with only a couple of other people in the restaurant. Ordered to English breakfast and at 11:45 we asked the waiter we're are food was to be told '1 second'. Eventually, are cold breakfast arrived gone twelve. We then asked for brown sauce and ketchup to have mayonnaise and what only tasted like tomatoe soup in a small dish to be bought out! We quickly ate the burnt, cold and tasteless breakfast, refused paying the service charge and left. Terrible service and terrible food, disappointed.

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Jade A . 2014-10-14

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Ambiente acolhedor e agradável. Pratos bem servidos e preço justo. Ótima opção para um jantar romântico ou em família em uma cantina tipicamente italiana dentro da Inglaterra.

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silvia v . 2014-07-01

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My other half and I visited this particular branch of Bella Italia today, both of us usually enjoy Bella Italia's, as we are big fans of Italian food, this time however we left frustrated.When we arrived, we barely saw any staff around, we did eventually find a waiter, who in all fairness quickly showed us to a table and gave us menus. We both decided fairly quickly what we wanted, but here came the problem- we were waiting a good ten minutes before even a drinks order was made! The food arrived in a fairly reasonable time and was quite nice, however, once the table was clear and we'd asked for the bill, we still had to wait FIFTEEN minutes. It took for me to make eye contact with the waiter for him to realise we were still waiting. Following this- and about five minutes after (how long does it really take to print a receipt?) we got our bill, my other half put his card down, and again we were waiting around TEN minutes for him to come back with the card machine. What really puzzled both of us was the fact that there were three staff working between around 6 or 7 tables, which in my opinion can't take up as much time as it did. To me, this screams "Can't be bothered". If we visited during the evening when it was busier, we could understand the delay, however this was around 12.30 on a Tuesday afternoon, so I see no reasonable excuse as to why we were left waiting so long!

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Emma B . 2014-06-17

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The worst dining experience I have ever experienced. Terrible on EVERY level. There were 4 of us and we were all really unhappy with our dried up, inedible meals. Aside from the appalling food, the most unpleasant aspect of my visit to Bella Pasta were the non-existent hygiene levels in the ladies loos. The floors appear to have never been cleaned. EVER. Could not help but worry about the standard of hygiene in the kitchen. The 'meals' were way over-priced and a service charge of 6.99 was added without consent. I don't know this place stays in business, just don't go there!

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orbital m . 2013-12-16

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Il ristorante è molto carino. I piatti sono buoni. I prezzi nella norma del posto. I camerieri fanno la differenza. Gentili, simpatici e sempre pronti ad assecondare le richieste del cliente. Inoltre, ho avuto modo di gustare anche un ottimo caffè!

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Caffeinebreak . 2013-11-19

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we went a few times. we knew one of the staff. she was tall and glamorous and i'm short, gay and not glamorous.but i know other men are jealous when she pecks me on the cheek. that's the good stuff out of the way. it's just very, very average. like any other bella italia, i suppose. what can you say? funny bit: she came to our table and turned her nose up at whatever it was we were eating - does it matter ? it all tasted the same ... - saying she was 'just working a shift to help her friend out', and she worked at 'another' restaurant which was better. as this 'other' restaurant turned out to be another bella italia, on the other side of town, you know i'm just not sure i believe her?

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benscanlon . 2013-06-06

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I have visited this restaurant before and was impressed. However, I had to ask for the lunch menu, waiter was keen to get us to buy from the main menu and said he had to ask the manager if we could have the lunch menu but we would have to wait 40 minutes! - lunch menu is printed 11.00am onwards, we arrived 11.30am!....menu eventually came and we ordered, food was good, we had three different staff serve us (family of four with two courses and about 4 other tables being served!)....certainly not a personal service. So, you can imagine my shock when we were charged a 12.5% service charge. According to the Tragus Group Customer Service Manager who own Bella Italia, this is an optional charge and it is on the menu. However, how an optional charge can be added to a bill by default is beyond me - I should have realised at the time but a lesson learn't - don't go back to Tragus Group restaurants unless you are happy with 12.5% service charges with in my case an indifferent service and three different waiting staff.

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. 2013-02-20

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We went here with two visiting friends on Friday evening 1st Feb. We've been to the one at the Leisure Park Cambridge before and always found it good. This one we did not feel very welcoming. We were sat at a table facing Burger King, so there was no atmosphere. The duck in the marco polo was fatty and grisly. The calzone was hard and not much middle. All the main courses were warm not hot.The staff did not seem bothered, and we had to ask for our drinks twice. The food and drinks were expensive, for what it was. i.e. fast foodOn top of all this we also had a service charge added to our already expensive meal, which I asked to have taken off the bill, AND THEY TOOK IT OFF. If you visit this restaurant..beware.

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jillmenzies . 2013-02-02

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Unfortunately this bella Italia is not up to standards compared to the others in Cambridge.We went there on for a meal and I was not impressed.My wife pasta was made with no effort,overcooked ans simply tasteless.Been Italian that has left me with no words of explanation.My main was bad presented and poorly cooked.The place doesn't feel welcome at all, it feel more like a warehouse adapted to be a food service type; I have omitted restaurant type as it can not be classified as such.Above all the price I have paid is way to high compared to a non existing service poor food , poor quality poor atmosphere.I am afraid to say it needs lots of improvements.

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AlessandroLeo . 2012-11-10

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Went at lunch time with grandchildren and family. Waited over 30 minutes for order to be taken al - shown to seats 10 minutes before menu arrived, ten further minute before drinks and then waiter left and didn't return for further ten minutes to take order . When order arrived grandaughter didn't get her dip, we had to ask for cutlery and serviettes then eventually they realised one drink hadn't been brought. Main courses came 50 minutes after we sat down and they were cold. We had to ask for grandaughters dessert and finally when bill arrived they added service charge. The meal was the worst pizza's any of us had. Used Bella Italia in Leicester Square ,Sheffield Nottingham and Manchester but never again in Cambridge

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718SH . 2012-11-01

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A good meal if you want somewhere fairly priced, quite good if you want to wine and dine quickly after you've been shopping.

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leahjulliette . 2012-10-31

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Superb food, freshly prepared and very tasty. Only down side was the 'optional' service charge which was not obvious on the menu, found this a little offensive. We would have left a tip but decided against this when we had to pay over £5!!!! Up to that point it had been a faultless meal. Polite staff, friendly and personable.

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SHEEPY2012 . 2012-10-10

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Went for the lunch menu and the food was quite good - two courses for £13 at a good standard, was going to leave a tip of £5 but the staff decided to put an "optional" service charge onto the bill without saying anything which I thought was extremely rude and having worked in a restaurant before this is something I wouldn't dream of doing! In the end the staff found themselves out of pocket as I left no tip and paid the service charge which was less than a fiver ! Unbelievable ....

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Consumer11_12 . 2012-10-06

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Lunch for 3. X2 pasta dishes excellent, X1 salad excellent. Ordered X2 Chardonnay, awful, but sent back and offered a far superior wine. Service good.

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Candice G . 2012-09-20

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very tight for seating but worth the scrunch, food lovely very polite staff and hot chocolate yummy, you can sit inside or outside in shopping centre lots of surrounding shops and also wc very very close

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jacqueline274 . 2012-09-12

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We visited the Bella Italia at Cambridges Grafton Centre last week and we were seated straight away. Then we had to wait five minutes for menus to be brought to our table , followed by a further ten minute wait for our order to be taken despite it not being particularly busy. The meals were very good though but I wish they would not serve the runner beans so very undercooked ! We were given a voucher for 30% off our next meal to be taken within two weeks from Sunday to Thursday (a promotion) which we used today when we met up with some Swedish relations in London. The service is usually very much quicker than that which we experienced today so let's hope it was just a blip and will not become a regular occurrence.

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Fromstneots . 2012-09-02

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service and food was good. Had some pretty terrible Bella Italia food in the past so it was a very pleasant surprise when a good tasting, freshly cooked pizza turned up.Service was good- got a very chatty waiter who was interested and focused. Forgot my tastecard so ended up paying full price - but it was proper food and so I didn't mind at all!

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CarolinesPassport . 2012-08-24

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A very good chain Italian restaurant, this particular one offers breakfast menu while the lunch menu starts at noon but if one arrives there at 11:30 they do take the order for lunch. Thumbs up to that! Many restaurants will only start taking lunch order at 12 noon but this one is just great that it is more flexible. The pasta and pizza are good! You can be sure of the food quality and taste.

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TheAnotherTraveller . 2012-08-10

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Me encantaba como italiano, antes llamado Mamma Amalfi, tanto pastas como pizzas muy ricas, deliciosas y no salía caro. Siempre que vuelvo a Cambridge, visitó el resto

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iFens . 2012-08-06

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This is a great little restaurant located outside the cinema complex in the Grafton centre shopping mall, the staff are especially friendly and attentive, the menu is good, you can watch the chef making the pizzas' if you are seated nearby.I have eaten here too many times to remember and have never had a bad meal, if Antonio is your waiter you are in for great service with a smile.

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JEANNE M . 2012-07-10

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Great option in this part of Cambridge. Good, simple Italian food at a reasonable price and friendly, efficient staff.

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JZR . 2012-07-01

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I was positively impressed about the food, I went with my girlfriend, the service was friendly and quick. the place is very clean and the food was quite nice we had the melanzane parmigiana and bucatini with prawns. The bill was the only negative note, a little bit too pricey considering that is a chain restaurant.

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FraCalabrese . 2012-03-09

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This is a great place for simple, well-cooked Italian food. It's much better than you might expect given the location in the middle of a shopping centre. I prefer it to the several Pizza Express resatuarants in Cambridge and it is superior to Jamie's Italian which is truly awful and survives on his name alone.

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JZR . 2012-03-04

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lovely food, next to cinema so great pre movie eating, good for kids

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Babramum . 2012-03-01

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Just returned from lunch at this restaurant. The size of my portion of beef stew was minute and the kitchen was totally unprepared to give me any more. For the price of £10.75 I feel absolutely ripped off. The restaurant manager could not be located at the time and only when I complained at the end of the meal did she offer me something else. Will definitely not go back or recommend to anyone else. Apparently the food I ordered is not cooked on the premises and comes pre-packed and cooked - another reason I definitely won't go back!

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Babs186338 . 2011-07-31

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This is a nice restaurant with a great atmosphere considering the Grafton Centre atmosphere in general. It's also the best place you can have a meal there. The food is nice but nothing really special and the service is good.If you need to go shopping and need a nice meal this is the place.

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DesertChicGy . 2011-06-14

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This restaurant up in the food centre. A great deal of money must have been spent on the decor. Each room is themed,. We like to eat in the 'kitchen' which even has washing hanging up. Other rooms also have Italian areas, eg a courtyard, a cafe etc. Once inside you can forget the sterile atmosphere of a shopping mall.Food is excellent and staff friendly with good service. What is more, vouchers are downloadable from their website or voucher codes.johnep

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johnep34 . 2011-04-15

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