Bella Italia Inverness in Highland

An excellent meal in a warm atmosphere with a dedicated waitress! At the top

Well located, great service and usual food for those who don't want to risk the menu

Closing time was ten O'clock. We went at 8:30 at they were reluctant to take us. One of the bartenders was quite rude to my friend who has alergies and was trying to order. We felt a bit unwelcomed. Any kebab which serves pizza it's better than this

It was not my 1st trip to Bella Italia, so disappointed that items on the menu were not available, the same as the last time I visited, so not a one-off! I managed to get my third choice main.

Great service by Gabriel happy cheery & very attentive. Food was lovely.

Lovely meal at Bella Italia Inverness. We just made it before it got so busy. Lovely pleasant waiter. Food just what we needed after driving all day.

Ok for a chain restaurant. If you want real Italian food, you should go somewhere else. - Stay away from the tiramisu for 6.99, really disappointing.

The food was amazing and service was quick and attaintive

Food was lovely and came out very quickly, atmosphere was super cozy and very welcoming, our server magda was super friendly and made our experience very pleasent and will definitely come back!

I honestly don't know what people are talking about on spending more than 20£ per person. Bella Italia has a perfectly delicious 2 course meal for 19£. If you're buying drinks then it's obviously going to be more expensive but the food was more than reasonably priced in my opinion. Bathroom was pretty dirty considering how good the food was. Also, if you're trying to get in after 6 without a reservation good luck.

Good food, good service, value for money 😊

We had a lovely meal here this evening. Perfect service from our waitress Magda. She gave us time to choose our food and drinks. We weren't rushed and we weren't left waiting either. She was polite and friendly and seemed interested in us as visitors to the area. Food was hot and tasty. We would definitely eat here again.

Very tasty food and super nice service. Allergies were also asked directly and these were taken into account perfectly.

Had a lovely meal here today. Good food, great service. Our server was Magda:) Would go back to this Bella Italia again, lovely atmosphere

A very good choice. The meal turned out very good, the waiting time was short. I especially like the excellent service that Magda was responsible for that day. I will certainly return here again :)

Great ambience, amazing service (Magda) and super delicious food. Special attention is paid to allergies here. Great!

Magda did an amazing job catering to my parents’ every need. The food came quickly and was very tasty!

The Romanian guy was very attentive. He went back through the order to make sure he had everything wrote down properly. He even photobombed a pic of me and my partner. However, one of the woman was rude and the manager was rude as well at the end when ordering desserts and coffees. The disabled toilet wasn't very clean and the woman in my party found it difficult to manoeuvre in the ladies toilet as the toilet seat was falling off.

Love this Bella Italia. Magda our server is amazing. We have met her a couple of times now and she is so friendly and helpful. Nothing is too much trouble. Obviously at the moment prices for eating out are ridiculously high. But considering they're no more expensive than other restaurants around, the service and food are excellent. Will definitely be back.

Worst Italian restaurant i have ever been to. The only word left from the word "Italian restaurant" is "Italian". The worst pizza i have ever eaten. The cocktail was 90% ice and not a drop of limancello. I can go on and on, if you want to know the worst service in town, that's where you go. If anyone goes, know that McDonald's is across the street.

Magda was wonderful!! She was fast, friendly and soo helpful for tips on our trip. She had a beautiful personality ♥️ and also, I loved that the pizza wasn’t precut, allowing me to make my own sizes! The garlic honey drizzle was the frosting on the cake. The cocktails were light and fresh, as well as the gelato. The coffee was the best I’ve had so far in Scotland ✅

I am not a pasta fan, so I had the chilli ang garlic prawns as a main. They were tasty. The rest of the family had pasta and really enjoyed it.

Slow service. Two people served with no cutlery

Magda was absolutely fantastic, despite clearly working her socks off, she was very welcoming and a perfect host! Great pizza too!

Great staff, very busy. Good food and excellent location

We arrived thinking we had a reservation but found out that I’d booked for the wrong date. The team were amazing and managed to find us a table even though it was a busy night. We had a great meal. Would definitely recommend.

We were seated right away. The place was a bit crowdy, but very nice. The food was nice and tasty. I had goat cheese pasta, which was very tasty, but the portion could have been a bit bigger. The servise was very nice. The toalety were clean.

Been here a few times with no complaints but today food was lukewarm and not so good. Very disappointed.

Great service Wonderful location Great food

My wife and I called into Bella Italia in Inverness for lunch on a Monday lunchtime in mid-September. Service was friendly and efficient. I opted for the pizza calzone and my wife the risotto. We didn't have long to wait for our orders and both agreed that the food was lovely - hot and tasty and we thoroughly enjoyed our meals. We did not opt for desserts and were also pleased when we found out that we could use my wife's Blue Light card when paying. Good food, good staff - recommended!

Thank you so much for your generous and yummy gf offerings, please thank Chef. Really appreciated the thoughtful service and willingness to meet my needs. Have been hanging out for ribs and chips. Really lovely. Thanks heaps Magda, you were great.

The portion could have been larger (spaghetti carbonara), but it was still good

Returned here at my son's request as we'd previously had the best calamari

Amazing meal me and my friend had yesterday evening. The atmosphere was buzzing with life, and our welcome was lovely. We were sat as soon as we entered despite how busy it was, and our drink order was taken right away. Our food took a while to arrive however it was fairly busy, but worth the wait. I recommend the carbonara and the cheese dough balls. Never had any that tastes so good. It melts in your mouth. Our drinks were also fantastic. I recommend! Will be coming again x

Nice restaurant with lot of veg options

Half pizza and a side salad. There was nothing outstanding nor terrible. The red sauce was good but the Margarita pizza could have more basil . The crust was fine perhaps a bit underdone Some of the lettuce in the salad was browning. Overall this was an average lunch.

Very clean environment, attentive and friendly staff. Very tasty food, efficient service, with quick service. Magda our server was lovely, couldnt do more for you.

I have enjoyed meals In your Inverness restaurant for some time now I like to use Bella Italia because the food is good and the service is always good I just like Italian food and you do it so well. The carbonara sundae was magnifique.

Very busy but good food and great atmosphere

Went Monday evening last werk. Had the spicy sausage pasta. I was told by the member of staff it was very spicy and it was. No problem to asbestos mouth though. Excellent attentive staff.

Marta (our hostess and server) was incredibly attentive, accomodating, and kind. The food was wonderful, as well. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

The service is first class. Thank you, Magda!

Just returned from our daughters 10th birthday meal, the place was busy but not a problem to the well organised & attentive staff, who were lovely. The food was really good & served very quickly considering how busy it was, staff knew the menu well. Extra surprise they came out and sang happy birthday to her with a candle in her pudding, she was delighted. Thank you!

We thoroughly enjoyed dining at Bella Italia. The food was superb, and Magda provided excellent, cheerful, service. As we are visiting from the USA, we will be sure to visit one more time before we leave!

Excellent food,great meal deal menu 2 courses and 3 courses

This restaurant was like a wolf in sheep's clothing for me because it presented itself as Italian but both the menu and the food seemed very American. I still ordered something Italian (I can't recommend it) because it tasted like it was frozen and was quite bland. I wouldn't recommend the restaurant to anyone who has ever eaten authentic Italian food. 🥲

Food was amazing and the service was on point, big shout out to Olivia 👍🏻

Great food great staff amazing experience!

Pleasant atmosphere, price/performance ratio is very good, large and good portions. Vegi Calzone tasted very good. There was extra sauce for the crust of the calzone! Great service, everything was great.

We were there and got a table because we had reserved. The staff seemed very stressed. The first look at the map made us suspicious as it had a very American feel to it. The bruscetta had no aceto on it which is a must. Then we got the food, which tasted like frozen food and was completely poorly seasoned. If you like Italian food, you should look for another place.

was served by gabi and the food was amazing and the services was amazing too. the manager dominic was lovely and was very friendly. i highly recommend this place :)

my sever gabi was very polite and very aware of all the dishes he was taking order of and domnick was very understanding and helpful with my allergies,highly recommend had a lovley birthday meal !

Un buen restaurante italiano con una excelente pasta y postres. El lugar aparte de ser muy céntrico está muy bien ambientado como si fuera Italia.

lovely place great atmosphere gabi and dominic were great

The food was tasty but the portions were small.

A great meal. Loved the buzz and energy of staff. Served by Ola, who was professional, friendly and attentive to our every request!!!.

Easy, tasty! Would visit again!

We had lovely experience. We made a booking but were running a bit late. We got though to the staff who where very understanding and altered our time. Upon arrival the place had a great atmosphere and as always the staff were welcoming. Magda was particularly polite and would highly recommend this place for anyone. The food arrived quickly and was delicious.

Everything was perfect, I loved the attention, the very comfortable atmosphere and the exquisite food

Ordered from this place through deliveroo as it was buy 1 pizza get one free. The pizzas were pretty lukewarm but still tasted good. The day after we actually visited the restaurant because mu husband wanted more pizza and I craved a pasta. The paste was delish but my husband was not that enthousiastic about the pizza (there was a sugary taste) however he still finished the lot. The dough balls were great. Service was lovely.

Ordered from this place through deliveroo as it was buy 1 pizza get one free. The pizzas were pretty lukewarm but still tasted good. The day after we actually visited the restaurant because mu husband wanted more pizza and I craved a pasta. The paste was delish but my husband was not that enthousiastic about the pizza (there was a sugary taste) however he still finished the lot. The dough balls were great. Service was lovely.

The food was delicious and arrived at the table quickly. The service was also great even though the restaurant was completely packed and the staff was busy. I can recommend this place. I had the crispy chicken, bolognese and cookie dough and everything was delicious!

Had a lovely meal at Bella Italia with my daughters today. Food was lovely and service was excellent. A pre-going back to school treat which we very much enjoyed.

Super nice waiter attended out table and we had a lovely dinner. It gets busy so might need reservations.

Great meal, and well looked after by Magole!

Nice and well-stocked place for gluten-free. Fairly quick in service. I took a gluten-free margherita pizza (it is made with the base), very good and tasty, with a taste very similar to the one we make in Italy. For dessert I had a dessert made with gluten-free cookies. If you are in Great Britain and want to eat gluten-free I recommend this restaurant chain.

Had a good chicken salad. Excellent staff

The restaurant had 90 procent free tables. We where snufft off by very bad mannered women. She claimed they where very fullt booked at 2 pm on a sunday.

Booked a table from the road and really glad we did! Fully booked by the time we got there and we’re turning people away. We were late travelling and 10mins late for our reservation - so glad they kept the table it for us. Magda was just lovely and really looked after us - Thankyou :) Family of 4, 2 young and very tired children. Despite it being a very very busy we felt well looked after. The food is exactly what you order and the service is very friendly with an atmosphere to match.

Delicious food and friendly staff! Highly recommended

very nice place in inverness center; we had good pizza and a wonderful service by Magda. highly recommended!

Location has no Italian atmosphere, but the food is delicious

Delightful gluten-free pizza and lemon cheesecake. I felt comfortable that my GF needs were taken seriously. My wife, who is not GF, also enjoyed her meal and dessert. Magda, our server, was upbeat and cheerful, and clearly knows the menu very well. She is skilled in her job. 3 stars for atmosphere because of very high noise levels.

Delicious food. Cozy atmosphere and good service by Magda. And also nice: simply affordable. Recommended!

we tried this Italian restaurant captivated by the name, in the end I have to say that it disappointed us a little for our standards but good for the standards of the place. the location is nice and the staff is friendly, prices average. We wanted to take the pizza, but once we saw it at the table nearby, we changed our minds because of the unappealing appearance. bruschetta not bad, cannelloni let's say decent. Let's say that in the area there is not much better so this is recommended. average. abbiamo provato questo ristorante italiano catturati dal nome, alla fine devo dire che ci ha un po’ delusi per i nostri canoni ma buono per i canoni del posto. la location è carina e il personale è gentile, prezzi nella media. Volevamo prendere la pizza , ma una volta vista al tavolo vicino, abbiamo cambiato idea per via dell’aspetto poco invitante. bruschetta non male, cannelloni diciamo decenti. Diciamo che in zona non c’è molto di meglio quindi questo è consigliato . medio.

I had a lovely waitress named magda who was friendly and welcoming and I give her service a 10/10.

Amazing with allergies and information. Magda had 10/10 service. Absolutely loved her. Would definitely come back.

Our server Magda was absolutely incredible, beyond accommodating to our needs/intolerances/allergies. So welcoming. Would come back again.

The only authentic Italian thing in this restaurant is the pictures on the walls! The food is far away from the Italian cuisine! Do not spoil your Italian taste! D. Grozev - fully disappointed

magda is super awesome and helpful! she told us about good vegan options and directed us to good spots afterwards :)

Came in at the tail end of lunch so was still quite busy. Quickly seated and order taken. Kitchen looked busy but food came promptly and was good.

Absolutely amazing. The food was absolutely delicious, so tasty and hot! The service was second to none. Although she was run off her feet, our waitress, Magda, was very attentive and friendly and couldn’t have been nicer.

Delicious food and runs smoothly

Great place for those who go gluten free. A lot of the menu is either gluten free or has a gluten-free option (even the pizzas). Food was very good. We had a couple of mistakes made with our order, but they were swiftly dealt with. Service was great. Attentive but not oppressive.

Bad service, mediocre pizza and "stressful" premises. Is not recommended.

The place is very well decorated, the starter and main course very good and abundant! I recommend it.

Enjoyed a pizza from here, was 10/10, felt it was baked perfectly and felt more fresh than pizza I’ve had before. Service was exceptional aswell. Will come again :)

Went for a family meal. Food was great and staff amazing.

Friendly staff great welcome when we arrive, food is great and fab choices for children also.

Had such a nice meal this weekend. Hadn’t been to Bella in years but it didn’t disappoint. Just as good as ever. Staff were lovely which makes all the difference.

I enjoyed the Nice Pasta Gamberoni; however, it could benefit from more Italian spices to enhance the flavor. The dish was good but lacked the robust, authentic taste I was hoping for. On the bright side, the service was fantastic. Magda was brilliant—attentive, friendly, and made the dining experience much more enjoyable.

Prawn and gamberoni were awesome and we loved it.

The food is just not good. Everyone in my group agreed to that. I mean overall it was OK, but you can clearly see that this restaurant has put in much more work attracting tourists with for example a good looking interior and inviting menu, than just making good food. As someone that uses Google maps daily, I can tell you that such a restaurant would usually sit at no more than a 3.0 Star rating. My guess is that the reviews are largely bought. If you can, get a table at the many good restaurants in the area and avoid this one.

Fantastic lunch out with friends. Our server was awesome.

Very good meal, excellent service. The value for money is unbeatable!

Lovely welcome by the staff and very particular regarding any food allergens/restrictions. Loved the food we ordered and served very quickly.

Given the previous comment, it's the same for me. Disastrous. The pizza dough is not good. Worthy of a frozen Lidl pizza. The garnish is not cooked (onions, peppers). I came because they had “vegan” options. They have the merit of putting vegan cheese which is a plus but nothing is good: no flavor. The atmosphere is terrible, canteen noise, you can't hear yourself talking. We had dinner in 25 minutes leaving the restaurant, watch in hand. It's obviously a chain. It’s clearly a tourist trap. I don't recommend this place at all and I'm not in the habit of giving bad ratings if you look at the ratings I give to establishments.

Food was beautiful, staff & manager were friendly. Thanks for your help with my vouchers !

Magda was wonderful and made our birthday celebrations so special

Very very bad. We arrived at the place and they did not want to serve us because they had few people in the kitchen. Very bad disposition and very bad treatment