Bella Napoli in Vale of White Horse

This place is great but not perfect. The starter, meatballs not good. My wife had the tricolore, looked lovely, i wish i had that. The main, chicken, roasties and green beans just totally yummy. We are badly served in abingdon with food, its mostly terrible junk from jars and packets, cooked by 12 years olds. Not here my food was cooked from proper fresh ingrediants. I loved it fresh propely cooked food is awesome. Oh and the service 6 stars, lovely ladies very attentive.

Nice little restaurant, family run, and staff were pleasant and helpful. Found the music a bit loud. The meal was tasty, but not wonderful and portion sizes are not very big. Went without starters so we would have room for dessert, but we could have managed all 3. My pasta dish was a bit short on the meat, but well cooked in a lovely sauce. The duck was beautifully cooked. The profiteroles were lovely, but the cannoli was overly crisp. Prices are reasonable, but would have preferred more on the plate for the price. The wine seemed rather dear - nothing less than £30 a bottle. Not sure I would return when there are other Italian restaurants in the town.

Visted Abingdon for an overnight stay to see friends, so me and my partner decided based on the great reviews to try this restaurant. The place itself is really quaint and traditional with brilliantly attentive staff. Sadly, the food just does not match up. I’ve eaten a in a lot of Italians over the years, some good, some not so good - but the food here is just plain tasteless. Not bad per se, but bland and lacking in effort. The worst offender by far is the lasagne. In an Italian such as this, lasagne should be a reliably good staple regardless of who’s in the kitchen - but this really was about the quality I’d expect from a microwave meal. Very little meat in a tasteless sauce, all soaked in greasy but tasteless cheese. Very disappointing - would sooner have eaten the Wetherspoons alternative and at £15 a plate, there’s really no excuse. Lovely people, lovely service, but shamefully bad food.

Delicious home cooked food. Couldn’t fault it. A good selection on the menu. Lovely friendly staff. We both had pasta but pizzas looked good as well

Perfect evening, delicious food, awesome service, great little family run restaurant, I had the clam linguine and my husband had a pizza both were delicious,

Me and my partner just popped in for a lunch ,the food was delicious 🤤 and waitress were amazing her name is Kirsten and we even had a chance to meet a chef Ali, they both have been lovely highly recommend this restaurant and we will definitely be going back soon.

Better to stay at home , not worth the money at all I had a scallops starter that had 2 scallops on and 4 prawns !! Then I had the salmon main and agian really small portion Me and my wife had a bottle of wine and they put it in a wine cooler that was warm , I asked them why and they said they never put their wine coolers in the fridge ?? The toilets are really dirty also Will not be returning here

Lovely food in a pleasant and friendly traditional Italian restaurant. The menu is just right with all the things you’d expect- freshly prepared so if you’ve allergies or want something altering they will make it for you, including Vegan variations. The tiramisu is light and delicate - the way you’d want it to be. Will be returning soon- thank you!

I have never been to this restaurant before but as it had been in Abingdon for many years and was family owned decided to invite our friends to dine there with us as they also love Italian food. The inside of the restaurant is lovely with lots of seating in 2 different rooms. The staff were friendly The menu was lacking in choice and the basics you would expect on an Italian menu was just not available. Capresse to name but one. The starters came out and my husband had the antipasto meat selection that was just enough to feed a small child. The brushetta I had was nice The main meals came out. I had chicken & mushroom risotto which was utterly tasteless, had 4 small slithers of chicken in it that I had to rummage around to find. It was very runny with a bland sauce. My husband had chicken milanese which again was a small childs portion on a thin long plate you would serve bread on. My friend had salmon. There was 1 veg, green beans with no other selection of veg being offered. Pretty poor really when you get offered a really good selection that comes out separately from another local Italian just around the corner. The meatball dish was again small & came out in what i would describe as a cereal bowl. Desserts arrived & although the brownie looked nice & moist the tiramisu was tiny and was a small square of tiramisu on a small plate. We have eaten in some lovely Italian restaurants but will most definitely not be returning there. Overall a very disappointing experience. The restaurant should increase their portion sizes to ensure customers get value for money, offer more veg selection and improve on menu choice that includes the staples you would expect to find on an Italian menu. We left still feeling hungry which we do not often have to say when eating out. Terrible quality & an embarrassing night out with friends that we had invited along to eat there.

This was a lovely little restaurant we visited on our last night in Abingdon. It’s fairly small but fortunately they were able to accommodate us. We had a penne pasta and ravioli both were very nice and as we couldn’t decide which dessert to choose we decided on the dessert sharing platter it was yummy. Staff were friendly and service was quick, would recommend if looking for freshly made Italian meal in Abingdon.

As a rule I am not a fan of Italian cuisine, mainly because being dairy allergic there is very little on the menu I can eat. Italian cooking usually involves lots of creamy sauces and dishes made with cheese. The family, however, adore Italian food and arranged a birthday meal for my husband at Bella Napoli (their local favourite) last evening. Usually I sit these things out but after contacting the restaurant to see if they could accommodate me, decided to give it a go. I am so pleased I did!. Everything was cooked fresh to order and hence I could order straight off the normal menu (I had salmon and green beans). All well prepared but without any creamy, cheesy sauce enabling me to enjoy this family occasion. Their homemade bread is just superb! Fabulous service and good wine list.

The atmosphere was romantic and nice whilst the food was also great. THe location is also very convenient if you're exploring Abingdon on foot. Would recommend!

Wow at last good homemade food in Abingdon. Our town is full of terrible eateries, we deserve better. I have been to this place a few years ago but have not been since until today, how i have missed out. My starters was meatballs, lovely homemade meatballs in a tomato sauce with cheese mmmmm. My main was a chicken kebab with salad and chips mmmm no stupid french fries, proper lovely chips yummy. I never order a pudding, i dont have a sweet tooth but i was so inpressed i had the canoli very nice. Then the best thing the Staff very warm and friendly. Seriously never ever enter a chain italian restuarant the food will be dreadfull. Always search out a family owned and run restuarant you will have lovely food in a lovely atmosphere. Top marks for the food and staff.

I stayed in Abingdon whilst walking the Thames Path, and the good reviews took me to this restaurant for dinner. I only had a glass of wine and the Pollo Milanese, which was very poor. Bland side salad, overcooked and slightly burnt chicken, disappointing chips, all finished off with a watery ‘creamy’ mushroom sauce. I ate most of it as I was very hungry, and it was edible, just nowhere near as good as I expected. No one asked me how to meal was, so I skipped desert and got out! Nice place though.

En route from near Leamington to Hurst... then to Beckenham.... with mate.... and he said lets divert via Abingdon for good food. Lovely place, super-fresh proper food. Recommend!

A welcoming front entrance with little tables and chairs and Wisteria flowers along the wall. Cosy, relaxing atmosphere, warm, friendly staff, great food.. A memorable evening out in Abingdon, Oxfordshire.

What a find this was! A beautifully cooked meal in pleasant surroundings. The staff are very friendly and helpful without ever being intrusive. Food was wonderful and my needs as a coeliac (gluten free) taken care of. Highly recommend and we will return again as...

We had early dinner and we’re the first ones in. Food was fresh and well prepared. We had lamb, salmon and chicken and all were tasty. Nice little location and the only slight criticism would be inside could do with modernisation and lighting up a...

Beautiful food, very attentive staff and a lovely atmosphere. We went to have a meal for our wedding anniversary and the staff were just wonderful, had the right amount of attentiveness without harassing you. The food was excellent and very good quality and they even...

The staff are really friendly and well coordinated, and the food was fantastic. They managed to fit us in on a table for two on a Friday night. Good stuff.

Very enjoyable dinner, have planned to visit this restaurant for a long time as it looks very inviting - food was certainly at the higher end of expectations -

Authentic Italian with a fabulous friendly service, parking available in nearby car park. Plenty to choose from and the Camembert platter to share as a starter is magnifique!

Can not rate this lovely restaurant highly enough. Friendly, attentive staff, wonderful cosy atmosphere, not to mention the amazing food at a very fair price. Never had a bad meal yet, Chef is very talented, no matter what dish he is cooking. Nothing is too...

Love Bella Napoli. Cosy Italian restaurant that never disappoints. I’d eat there every day if I could!

Found ourselves in a short break in Abingdon and found this gem Certainly deserves its high ranking Possibly the best bruschetta and calzone I have had, good value and lovely environment

My daughter and I were meeting up with a group of her friends and we needed to find a restaurant half way between homes and that catered for vegetarian, pescatarian and vegan preferences with a good amount of choice for all. I thought an Italian...

My husband and I visited today around 8.45pm. we hadn't booked and they were very accommodating. the place has a very authentic atmosphere and the food was hearty, tasty and reasonably priced . the service was excellent.

Superb authentic Italian food. Really nice atmosphere. All of the food was excellent and staff courteous and attentive.

Absolutely delicious food and great service. Everything we ordered tasted so fresh. We had a lovely lunch. Highly recommend.

Yummy food, lovely people and quirky surroundings. If you sit in the 'back' you will feel like an extra from mamma mia! Its like a mini-break

Delicious meal with such friendly service. Haven’t been for a while but will definitely be making it a regular visit. Great atmosphere too, the place was buzzing on a Tuesday evening!

It was my 40th wedding anniversary today and for various reasons Abingdon was the only place we could go for dinner. The Bella Napoli was an inspired choice. Small restaurant but a great atmosphere. Service was very good and food was delicious. Will certainly return...

An excellent lunch with friends. Cosy, intimate atmosphere, great waiting staff and wonderful food, my lamb shank was out of this world. Ok it’s not Italian but I fancied it! Good wine too, all at a reasonable price. Highly recommended!

This place has become a real favourite. Cosy atmosphere with low lights, romantic, great food very reasonably priced. We love the white table cloths, intimate tables, great location and delicious Italian food.

Delicious food with very attentive, friendly staff. Our pizza and pasta dishes were lovely and the desserts were wonderful. Would recommend a visit.

Just like to place on record what an excellent time and dinner I had the pleasure of recently. Not only was the food quite original, outstanding and distinctive, but the service provided by Besi especially was superb

This restaurant is so much better than the big chains like pizza express or zizzis. The service is lovely staff are very welcoming and friendly the kitchen staff will also cater to your needs just ask! The restaurant itself is so pretty! It’s a lovely...

Enjoyable evening with 4 of us eating a 3-course meal. So nice to avoid the ubiquitous national chains (as elsewhere in Abingdon) and find a proper restaurant. Starters were scallops, mushrooms and bruschetta. Main courses were pastas and pizzas. All arrived perfectly hot and well...

We really liked the scallop starter and tiramisu for dessert. There was a cosy atmosphere and good, friendly service. It felt safe covid wise. I would return and recommend.

Four of us enjoyed a delicious lunch today. We chose different main courses which were all superb: Napoletana pizza, penne e pollo al forno, meatballs, the lamb shank special and a side serving of zucchini fries. The service was excellent - attentive but not intrusive....

Went for the first time recently. We were a bit nervous as it was empty, but the food was excellent and service was friendly. No idea why it was so quiet, the people of abingdon must be spoilt! We will definitely go back.

The food is great and the young lady who served us was very pleasant and helpful. Would certainly use this restaurant again if we visit Abingdon in the future

Called in with friends for lunch - food was excellent, piping hot and staff were great as well - highly recommended

Walked in on a snowy Sunday eve, the ambience was great, service was impeccable and food was amazing! We both had pasta dishes, they tasted fresh and were full of flavour. Highly recommend as the place to go for Italian in Abingdon!

We didn’t book, just dropped in and was able to be seated. Service was wonderful our waiter made our visit delightful! Service with a smile. My partner ordered the Calzone and it’s now his new favourite. 10/10

I've been travelling a lot lately and was craving vegetables, but the takeaway menu didn't have anything with lots of vegetables. But I asked about it just in case and the lovely people at Bella Napoli made me a delicious pizza with roast peppers, cherry...

Such a lovely restaurant! Delicious food, friendly staff and lovely warm feeling to the restaurant. Definitely worth a visit and going back to!

Went to this restaurant after stumbling across it in Abingdon and was not disappointed. Staff were very friendly, food was amazing and atmosphere was nice/quiet. This is a small location and it felt like a family run location which just added to its charm

This was our first visit to Bella Napoli, despite talking about visiting since we moved to Abingdon 8 years ago. I can tell you it did not disappoint. The food was delicious and a good choice all round, it's the first time my husband and...

On speck we decided we fancied Italian. Very enjoyable meal. Food very good overall although I thought my salmon slightly over cooked. Toilets (or at least the gents) could benefit from redecoration. No hesitation in recommending this restaurant.

I went for a meal with family on 3rd September. The food was delicious, generous portions and a good price. Service was also very good. I had antipasto and steak, my family had pizza, carbonara and pollo pasta and there was no food left and...

We have enjoyed Bella Napoli's street food stalls (serving fresh pasta, gnocchi and arancini) before and finally made it to the restaurant proper in July. It's such a great little local - really decent food, great service, very friendly, and absolutely classic individual decor. It's...

We visited Abingdon on Friday evening and headed straight to our favourite restaurant. We had gnocchi which was sublime and a Mexican pizza. Both dishes were perfect, as was our usual bottle of Sangiovese. The owners of this restaurant and the people serving are so...

Lovely food, good service and reasonable price. Thank you! My only comment would be that it was very warm in there, even tho the weather wasn’t very hot that day.

This was our second visit after several false starts due to Covid and being unable to stay locally. We had the most wonderful meal: calamari and meatballs to start, followed by the linguine with clams and nduja (to die for) and the calzone. We enjoyed...

Welcoming, amazing food, good menu choice, exceptional wine selection and great service. All the ingredients you need for a fabulous Italian restaurant. Everytime a great experience, always enriched with new details. Grazie 😊

The food was really lovely, staff were attentive & checked on us throughout our visit. Wine was lovely. Special shout-out to Alice, she was very welcoming to us right from the start of our visit, it was really nice to see such happy staff.

Had a meal here with some friends a couple of nights ago and food and service was excellent. Lovely couple running the place and would definitely go back for more. Highly recommend!

So pleased that this lovely restaurant is open again. Had a very enjoyable meal as usual, just like old times. Great food, great service, we have missed you.

Finally let us out after corvid to have an outside meal and it was a long awaited enjoyable dining experience. Good food, cooked fresh and a superb service. You will not be disappointed.

Food arrived about 5 minutes before delivery time and it was pipping hot.Really tasty food (2 X pollo i Parma, I duck breast and one spaghetti al mera). Easy to order and very nice chap who took the order. It turned out that we were over charged by about £13 and they phoned me back to refund the money,Very honest of them and a great credit to the restaurant because I had no idea about the overcharge.Portions of a very good size. Will certainly be having another takeaway from them during the shutdown and will probably going there for a meal when it is over.

I have left a review before regarding this fabulous restaurant but felt, after the fillet steak I had this weekend, I had to write another. It was on the specials board served with a red wine sauce and a mashed potato side. I nearly elected to swap out for home cooked chips but was so glad I trusted Bes, the chef, to have what he served with this meal. Can not recommend this place enough.

I haven't been to this restaurant for YEARS as I dont live close by. It was recommended to me by a friend and I'm so pleased he did.We booked and when we arrived were shown to a lovely, shielded table. The service was prompt and very friendly. Choices of food was good and we were spoiled for choice. Presentation was good and the taste very yummy. It was my daughters birthday which I mentioned when I booked and when her dessert came out they had put a candle on and started singing , thay special touch made my now 26 years olds day. Thank you Bella Napoli, we will definitely be back xx

This has been our 3rd visit in the last month and have found the food and service to be excellent at all times. Covid procedures are followed and the tables are spaced accordingly. Has become our favourite place to eat in Abingdon. Will try to support our local premises.

We booked a table for last Friday evening and what a lovely choice it was. Everything about this restaurant was perfect. It was cosy and welcoming and the staff were friendly and professional without exception. All COVID related safety requirements were in place but this didn’t stop us feeling relaxed and able to enjoy ourselves. We had a nice bottle of red wine, the garlic bread (which is to die for!) and olives to start. The menu states that it’s ok to request something which isn’t on the menu so I asked for gnocchi with polpette and it was absolutely delicious. My husband’s calzone was the best he’s had and we SO enjoyed the meal. We can’t wait to visit Abingdon again and we will definitely be eating at Bella Napoli. Thank you everyone.

Excellent Mexicana pizza last night, best I have had in a long time and chocolate cheesecake was to die for. Keep up the very good work at Bella Napoli

Went on a Saturday evening for dinner. Pleased that we had booked as the restaurant was busy. Starters, mains and desserts were all delicious and sensibly priced. The service was a little slow but we were happy to enjoy a relaxed evening. All staff wearing masks.

Picked this restaurant after seeing some of the reviews on Tripadvisor, a really good choice. Lovely, freshly cooked Italian food and excellent friendly attentive service.

A wonderful typical Italian restaurant serving great food and wine and excellent service. A must if you're visiting Abingdon!

Just left this restaurant Bella Napoli in Abingdon The booking for 11 August 7 pm for 4 people . This was the worst experience. There were 4 of us plus a baby . My husband was there with my older son lots of times and they were happy with the service and food . So we came And There were only 4 tables occupied. We were the 5th . 45 minutes passed and we got only garlic bread on our table . I started to ask and complain as our baby was constantly crying asking for his pizza. They said 15 min more to do the mains. I understood they just started to do it . When I started to complain Again saying it is not a good service , kids are hungry and upset , they said they are busy (!!!) , but as I said only 4 tables . I asked what they do when they are fully booked - he said they take more staff and suddenly said we just dropped in and they do not plan us ) .We booked the table and have the reservation But he said nothing on it . He did not know what to say more and added that you asked Food all together but not when ready . We were never asked ! Besides I am a mother of a baby and it is extremely important for me to be quickly served , so I always ask to prepare food for the baby first .The saddest thing is that we were talking with the staff several times - but I did not get a word “sorry“ ! Only when my husband was paying the bill the waitress said - sorry . The man who seemed to be manager was always arguing , no sorry or regrets . We were in shock . It is not a behaviour of the manager . My husband said most of the times before he used to be served by him and he was always active and friendly . Today - not at all . The evening was spoilt . I did not touch my plate . The baby refused to it his pizza as was very tired . Awful awful experience ! During the last week we usually eat out as too hot at home - this was the worst experience ever .

We had been to Bella Napoli for the first time just before lockdown in March and loved it.During lockdown we had a takeaway and the food was fantastic. Great ordering and pick up system, service brilliant.Last week when restaurants were reopened we visited to dine in. Set up perfectly to observe distancing without ruining the lovely atmosphere. Food was exceptional as always and we shared a lovely bottle of wine. The prices are very reasonable for the quality.We've recommended to loads of friends and they've all really enjoyed it- both dine in and takeaway.

Called for a takeaway, which was ready within 20 minutes. Pizzas were warm and delicious. Thank you very much!

Amazing people and atmosphere. The only place in the whole country that makes really good Italian food. Amazing pizza and antipasti. Delicious dessert and so many smiles from the staff. Excellent!

Great food in a proprietor run restaurant with atmosphere and superb service. Wonderful reopening and a warm welcome. Don’t miss it.

Not so good. Went years ago and loved the food but service was awful so stopped going. Finding they’d changed hands we’d been meaning to try it. Went last Saturday and got a taxi there. We had a garlic bread for starter to share and I had lamb rump with mash and red wine sauce I believe. My husband had the same but duck breast. The service and staff were good but the food not. Below average and won’t go back. There was no sauce and my lamb was quite fatty. We had 2 large house reds each which were pretty good but all same to £70 which we thought steep seeing as the food was below par. We ordered fried zucchini and it was chunks of it so not what we were expecting! Support your local non franchised businesses though. I feel bad saying this but also a bit swizzed too. Hope they sort it out

This restaurant serves the most amazing food..the staff are very pleasant and accommodating nothing is a trouble ..a lovely place for us as locals to enjoy such good food

Great fresh food lovely atmosphere best Italian for miles. Great choice on the menu and the staff are always happy to accommodate your tastes

I chose this restaurant based on the reads. Me and my 10 year old met my friend with her child. We had pasta, carbanara and risotto all of which was delicious . only 1 member of staff and she manages perfectly in this small family feel restaurant

We’ve just enjoyed a lovely lunch here today celebrating my Mum’s birthday. Special of duck leg delicious and pleasant and efficient service. We will be back!

First time visiting this restaurant and it will not be my last. Tasting food and good value for money.

Great food, fresh hot and good portion size, reasonable price as friendly staff a real gem. Love this place 10/10

This restaurant is currently ranked No 3 in the area. We have been twice and the service yesterday evening was a lot better then our previous visit last year. Food is average but have to say, having lived in Italy for two years, I have no idea where they source their ice cream from but it tastes nothing like Italian ice cream. I’d go so far as to say it probably was the worst ice cream I’ve ever tasted and although we had three flavours I can only assume it was bought at minimum cost from a supermarket as the strawberry, vanilla and stracciatella had no flavour whatsoever. Think we’ll try a different restaurant when we’re here again.

Went for my 33rd birthday with my fiancée. The ambiance in the restaurant was lovely and it made the meal feel really special. The food was proper tasty. Highly recommend the King Prawns to start! Would definitely come back again, the menu is really diverse and interesting meals. Felt like I was on holiday. Loved it ☺️

Lovely Italian food cooked from scratch. Friendly and very welcoming. Will definitely be returning. Lots of choice on the menu and everything we ordered was delicious, from the bread and olives at the start to the pudding and coffee at the end. The kids menu is also very good value. Only neutral thing to note is that service isn’t particularly fast so let them know if you only have an hour so you don’t accidentally order a risotto that will be delicious but also cooked from scratch!

Very quaint restauraunt, lots of character and felt like a homely atmosphere. Food was very good and left feeling satisfied and warm! Would visit again and recommend

My family and I recently had a 60th birthday dinner for 10 people and the food, service and hospitality were fantastic. They were so accommodating when I brought my own cake, hiding it, serving it with no bother, even if it did mean we may not have dessert. However the menu was so tempting that a few of us did and it was as high quality as the other courses.

We ate at The Bella Napoli in mid October as a group of four following the recommendation of a friend who lives in Abingdon.

Visited the Bella Napoli, we did have a very good evening, the staff were friendly and helpful.

Table of 4 adults on a Friday night. Food was OK, not amazing. Service was OK also, not amazing. Final bill for 4 meals plus a bottle of wine was reasonably high.

This restaurant never fails..the food is i so good and very tasty. The Staff are so welcoming and it is like home..from home .as we are regular customers we have just about covered all the menu..anyone who has not tried this restaurant are certainly missing out.

This authentic Italian restaurant is obviously very popular. Four of us, booked and visited on a Saturday evening and it was full even at 7pm.

Real nice food and atmosphere. Very enjoyable visit. Food was very tasty and good value for money. Will definitely go again.

My wife,myself and two friends had heard mixed reviews about this place but we had an excellent evening.The service was very good and the food excellent.It was very reasably priced as well we will certainly be going back in the near future.

As other reviewers have noted, the food at this restaurant feels authentically Italian. Friendly service and excellent focaccia.

The food was great, it was quiet and it comfortable with good service. The pasta was great and was the best part.

We enjoyed a delicious dinner here on Friday to celebrate our six year anniversary. The atmosphere was perfect, staff were lovely and food was delicious. My fiancee lived in Italy for a few years growing up and knows his Italian food, he spoke highly of every dish he had:) We were in agreement that this is now our favourite restaurants in Abingdon. Highly recommended. And we will be returning

We have now eaten at Bella Napoli several times. It is definitely one of the best restaurants in Abingdon. The service is always really friendly and the food is fantastic! Their cheesy garlic bread is to die for and so is the spaghetti polpette!

This Restaurant is fantastic,..the food is absolutely amazing ..we are regular visitors and i guess we have tried everything on the Menu including their wonderful specials..the married couple who own the Restaurant are very hard working along with their wonderful staff..it is always a pleasure to eat there!

What a lucky couple we are - we rocked up 'late' (8pm) on a Sunday night in the hope of getting a table. We were quickly shown to the window table by our young but very competent waitress. Drinks were soon served; the house red was eminently drinkable, so hats off to the sommelier.

Looks amazing from the outside tucked around the bends of a small road, although it looks slightly dated on the inside don’t let this put you off. The food is great and the waitresses are more than helpful! I’ll be visiting again very soon :)