Bella Roma - Italian Restaurant in Lewisham

Used to love this place and considered it a hidden gem and would pick up or order takeaways every few weeks. One time I was put off all their pizzas because the 2 I ordered both came covered in a bitter oily substance - likely a rancid oil, and one of them tasted suspiciously fishy even though it wasn’t meant to have any fish on it. Then I kept ordering only their risottos which I still enjoyed, but the last time I ordered the dish which cost over £10 came all oily and disgusting too, so I had to abandon this place altogether. Not sure how the quality of the food dropped so dramatically but it was very disappointing.

Shocked Lewisham has such a good restaurant. Me and my husband visited late March and we were genuinely shocked Lewisham had such a lovely restaurant. It’s a family run business, personally the owner isn’t the most pleasant man however his brother in law is the man who made our experience 10/10. The food is amazing and very authentic. Heard recently they are closing down because of rent issues however the brother in law did say there’s another restaurant opening elsewhere. Can’t remember if it was Bromley of Bexley.

This is a beautiful place, with great staff and amazing food, would visit again, worth having a visit. I ordered the carbonara.

A lovely atmosphere and delicious home authentic food. Felt very welcome and looked after. Definitely will be coming back multiple times! Carbonara was incredible!! Recommend. And their tiramisu 😋

AMAZING. food was spot on authentic. Beautiful authentic Carbonara (chef recommendation) needs more pepper to enhance flavor and more authenticity .

We went to this restaurant for lunch,but it wasn't as good as it usually is.For example I ordered calamari as a starter,but it didn't come with courgettes until l mentioned it. My pizza also wasn't as good as usual.we overheard the new chef?on the phone chasing an order for a restaurant in Shirley,which didn't seem very professional. The credit card receipt was from a company called Q Cafe in Shirley.overall, we were not happy with the experience and won't be returning.

A proper independently-run local Italian restaurant with great home-made pasta. Good cocktails too! We shared crispy zucchini fritti to start, then I had salmon with cauliflower puree & asparagus - perfectly cooked. We had cheese for afters, and free shots of limoncello. Service is friendly & efficient. A local gem

Drinks are so good, and the lady that served us was so nice and sweet! I absolutely love this place, so cozy, and the carbonara is to die for! Eli is the sweetest ever, thank you for the service ❤️

Nice little gem in lewisham . Nice place and friendly staff. Good food. Would come again for sure. Recommend for all people.

We've been here many times and every time it delivers. We've been as a couple, brought family, brought friends, friends have then brought their friends. Each time everyone has loved it. The food is good enough to stand on its own but the service is exceptional. Restaurants that have that 'family feel' are so rare but this restaurant delivers. They welcome you warmly every time and send you away happy and looked after. Would fully recommend to anyone.

This is our FAVOURITE place in Lewisham!!! The staff, the food, the atmosphere...beyond brilliant! 10/10 every time we visit! Bring your family, your friends and everyone you know 💕

Place is so nice, cozy, located in center of Lewisham. Friendly staff, delicious food, we love the decorations of the place. Definitely we will be back.

Delicious food and superb service, with a clear confidence and pride in what Bella Roma has to offer the customer. My husband declared the lasagne the best he had ever tasted ( and we've got a good 4 decades of eating out behind us!) The best quality ingredients used and beautifully cooked. My special - the charcoal tortelloni with crab meat was gorgeous, and I contemplated, but refrained from licking the plate, as the sauce was so delicious. I also contemplated asking for a bit of bread to mop up the last dregs of sauce, but it's February and I'm trying to keep a check on carb intake! And the grappa with my espresso, is the best I've ever had, smooth and delicious, made by the proprietor's sister in N. Italy.

The food, service and ambiance were without fault. Freshly baked bread, prawns in a delicious creamy sauce, Lamb shank falling off the bone, best tiramisu I’ve had, and creamy amaretto coffee to finish. Leo was so warm and welcoming and the consummate professional. We have found our go-to Italian in London

Always have a tasty meal with perfect and friendly sevice at Bella Roma. Good quality ingredients. Value for money also. Popular with locals.

Best Italian in town! Had the crab tortellini which was incredible and as for the pistachio Panna cotta for dessert was out of this world, Staff were lovely and friendly, Will definitely be returning

The Bella Roma is an Oasis in a sea of Chicken and Kebab takeaway shops that infest Lewisham town centre. There are very few restaurants that I could recommend in the area with the unequivocal exception of the Bella Roma. The service is excellent and the food is authentic Italian and delicious. My wife and I have been frequenting this establishment for many years now and hopefully, we will be frequenting it for many years to come. Recently they have increased the menu choices and personally, I love trying new foods. The place is usually packed in the evenings with people who love and appreciate good food and wine. Although it is always best to book they will always do their best to accommodate customers that come in on the off chance there will be room. In the morning or afternoon, there is normally no problem but it’s always best to try and book in the evening. The owners know their wine and there is a very impressive selection and although it is an Italian restaurant, not all the wine is Italian. Our personal favourite is the Primitivo, a delicious red wine. The wine selection is placed on both walls of the restaurant so You can see what is on offer. If you want a pleasant evening in a place that makes you feel appreciated and welcome then I can’t recommend this place highly enough.

It was amazing ! The waiter was so kind to children. I give them 5 stars,I want to go back.The. meal was great and a good price for it. The kids loved it.

Our favourite restaurant in Lewisham for a date or Sunday lunch. Consistently great food, service, atmosphere and value. The homemade pasta specials are outstanding. It’s family-owned with a 5 star hygiene rating. Children are welcome and staff are friendly. Remember to book for a roast or in the evening, it’s busy!

It is my favourite restaurant because the food was nice and drinks were even nicer. It is even better than the Shard. I go there every time I can.

Love this place! Food is great and staff are really friendly and helpful. I was lucky to get the last portion of their amazing homemade charcoal tortellini filled with crab and mascarpone and it was possibly the best pasta I’ve ever had.

We love coming here, been frequenting for years. The food has always been delicious, the staff have always been friendly. This is one of few true authentic Italian restaurants!

Family responsibilities Great food for a family dinner enjoyed a lot Always a great pleasure there ! Well done Leo and the team

Clean Place, good service, poor food quality, small portions, not really Italian taste, I guess the chief is not Italian,

Great Italian restaurant in the heart of Lewisham. Excellent quality of food ! The portions are generous and the staff is attentionate without being obstructive. I would definitely recommend!!!

Great value lovely food and friendly atmosphere. Crab liguine , seafood risotto and special of the day. Highly recommended.

Great service , quality food , highly recommended, great menu and a great ‘special’ that was recommended , staff really good and helped out when asked about gluten free

Always very welcome with a smile. Food is excellent and fresh. Better than many Italian restaurants in Central London.

Tasty food, nice and polite waiter. Reasonable prices. The waiter gave us extra bread for the sauce that was really very tasty.

Another lovely meal in Bella Roma… the food is fresh and really tasty and the service is friendly and fast -‘thanks

The food here is always delicious and authentic - even better because I haven’t had to cook … or wash up! We come here for a monthly lunch with a friend; on our second visit, everyone recognised us and treated us like family. Lewisham is...

This is a great spot for a date night, catch up with friends, even a delish solo meal. We went a few nights ago and loved it. The food is delicious - probably the best Italian food I have ever eaten in London. the team...

Wow wow wow. This restaurant really is a 10/10. The service was impeccable, the staff were extremely friendly and attentive. The food……wow! So much flavour, fantastic portion sizes and just delicious. My parents are fussy eaters lol and they both cleaned their plates and had...

I have walked past Bella Roma so many times and thought ‘that actually looks charming, I should try it one day’. I wish I had tried it sooner. The food was amazing, the atmosphere charming and the staff lovely. It’s going to be a new...

The meal was really delicious and we would absolutely recommand this place. Don‘t forget a starter and the dessert. Looking forward to be there next time. Friendly and quick service left no wish open.

Great restaurant- a real gem. Food was fantastic and service friendly and helpful. Went back again the next night!

Very good food,very good service, very nice atmosphere. Second time I come there love it. The staff very well manner very friendly Food very good

I love italian food !The service , the atmosphere, and the quality of the food were the best i have ever had ! A good selections of wines to suit ever taste and pocket! Will defenitly be returning !

We have eating here many times and the food is superb. The food is always delicious and fresh.its a family business and they take pride in their food .our meals have always been fabulous. Lovely atmosphere for lunch and Sunday dinner.Great service and would recommend...

Absolutely love Bella Roma! I’ve eaten in the restaurant several times now and also ordered takeaway. Had a great lunch with friends from work earlier today and we all left very happy. Wonderful food and great friendly service. Very good value and would definitely recommend.

I invited my son for his birthday; He loves Italian food. It was my first time visiting this restaurant. I can recommend this place. The food is very good; the staff were friendly. My son was so happy.

Came across this gem in Lewisham by accident. The food was delicious & service exemplary. The atmosphere was very friendly & welcoming. Even the clientèle seemed friendly!

Beautifully presented, excellent food and friendly attentive service. Rushi was a very engaging and knowledgeable host. Lovely atmosphere and would highly recommend Bella Roma to others, as a friend did to me during the week. Delighted we acted upon it and sampled the ambiance for...

Another great night, ofc the food was excellent too esp the lasagna (homemade) Leo, the owner & staff (family) mainly were on par!!

Another fabulous meal 🙂 Always consistently good. Lovely atmosphere. Thanks and see you again soon 🍴

Lovley, calm atmosphere and wonderful food! Homemade cheesecake is a must!!! People are super friendly and will definitely be going back soon.

Lovely restaurant, food was on point and staff was amazing! Came here with some family members and had a wonderful dinner. Definitely recommend 👍🏻

Excellent food, great quality, friendly staff and relaxed ambiance at a very reasonable price. A must-visit when out and about in Lewisham.

Great dinner, Great service . Veggie options All good. Nice warm atmosphere. Will Definitely come again

Beautiful restaurant with incredible food and friendly staff. Get down here when you can - you won’t regret it : )

A very nice place to go, the music perfectly matches the interior design creating a pleasant Italian atmosphere. The food that we order was bang on, really good… the pasta was delicious, my Cesare con pollo was amazing, the Quattro stagionni that my colleague had,...

I was there for a quick lunch. I don’t usually go for Italian, but I was hungry and walk in to a first place I saw. I was positively surprised because the food I ordered was lovely. I had ravioli and courgette chips. Service also...

This is the second time that we have visited this little oasis of calm and tranquility right of Lewisham’s busy high street and it did not disappoint. The food is absolutely delicious and the menu is varied with lots of options for vegetarians. The service...

I have been coming for several years! The restaurant was bustling but still had free seating. Booked an hour before on a Friday night. Was served quickly, food came in good time. Quality was excellent. Staff was very nice and attentive. Would 100% recommend.

Best food in the area. Service is excellent. Never fails to impress. In fact, don't come here as we don't want to have to fight for a table!

After a long day that started way in the early hours due to the London strikes, i had not eaten at all and by the time I did it was knocking on 2.30 late noon. I had to pass through Lewisham before heading back to...

Absolutely amazing! Friendly staff and delicious food with fresh ingredients. Thank you very much. We will recommend it and definitely be back.

Great food, Nice environment, Nice prize! A little piece of italy in South London. It’s simple, but exactly what you want for your familie and your friends.

Lovely evening meal with my daughters. Super atmosphere and great lobster on the specials menu. Until next time, thanks for having us.

Food was superb, service friendly, attentive and Rushi was genuinely interested in us as customers to make sure our needs were met.

Delicious! 👍 Amazing service! A* We will be returning to this Italian gem in Lewisham. So glad we decided to go!

I’ve been coming to Bella Roma for a few years now and it’s one of my favourite restaurants anywhere. I come at least once a week because it feels like home. It’s so friendly (Leo is a wonderful owner and host) and the food is...

A little gem in Lewisham! Fantastic decor, ambiance, service, & food. Like you have walked into a little authentic Italian heaven! Would 100% recommend just a few minutes walk from the Lewisham Travelodge. Pizzas are the best we have ever had & beers served in...

Best Italian ever with fantastic service. Never seen our 10 year old enjoy a meal SO much. Clean plates all round.

We had a great time at La Belle Roma, away from the crowds in the suburbs. Great atmosphere with super nice service and amazing, authentic Italian food!! We had the lobster linguine special (absolutely delicious) and pizzas truffle mushroom & margherita. Highly recommend <3

Splendid as always and amazing as always 🥰 They never fail to g oh ve you the best dining experience, big thank you to Leo and Rush !

This is a delightful restaurant and a lovely find. Bella Roma is open all day, we had been once before and liked what we experienced, so returned a couple of weeks later. The staff remembered us and welcomed us in. They are attentive, the food...

We had to go around for shopping, we choose to lunch here as we already knew the food would be good as we’ve been here before. Food amazing, service very friendly, being a Sunday lunch we were lucky to get a table as well.

I took my daughter and mother to this restaurant for a birthday lunch. The service was excellent and the food was delicious.

We found a place here at the last minute on a Saturday evening, having returned to our hotel after an event, and finding ourselves hungry. We weren’t expecting much but received a lovely warm welcome, enthusiastic waiting staff who knew the menu and wine list...

Cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough!!! Rushi and his team made this dining experience fantastic -- amazing food (get the tapas!!), friendly and efficient staff and awesome drinks. Warm, cozy, friendly and delicious. Absolutely stop here when you come to Lewisham

We went for a family birthday meal. Excellent quality pizza and pasta. Brilliant service too! If you’re after Italian food in Lewisham this is the place to go!

Went to Bella Roma for a family dinner. Was very happy with service and food. It is a great family run restaurant. Leo and Rushi will do all they can for their customers. A great restaurant and a must visit, located in Lewisham. Will definitely...

Had such a great meal here, the ravioli, zucchini fritters and panacotta were amazing. Really nice and cosy interior and wonderful staff

Absolutely love this place, food is amazing, staff are amazing, our favourite Italian restaurant in London, makes me feel like I’m home

Highly recommend! My boyfriend and I ate here the other night. Had the bruschetta and calamari to start, then the penne arrabiatta and lasagne plus a side of their delicious garlic bread. All wonderful and my boyfriend said it was the best lasagne he’d EVER...

This is an excellent restaurant. The food was incredible and as was the service. Leo made us feel so welcome and it has a really authentic feeling. Best Italian in the area by a mile.

Overpriced and rubbish food. I paid £78 for two mains that were clearly microwaved from last week. Avoid this hole

We had a wonderful visit!! We were welcomed warmly and seated straight away. Our server was very nice and recommended us on his favourite things on the menu. The food is very authentic and royal portions. Overal the service, food and ambiance was amazing and...

Friendly service and good food in a relaxed atmosphere. A decent wine list with sensible prices and a good cup of coffee to finish. My only criticism is that the servings are way too big - they could be half the size and they would...

A meal for 4 at a booked table. All ordered starters & pasta but noted the roast dinners available! Service from Rushi was attentive and professional with a smile. Food was delicious!!! We will return.

Very nicely decorated restaurant and very clean. The food was excellent and the service friendly. Would definitely recommend.

A lovely quiet place. Staff are pleasant welcoming, just the right kind of place to sit, relax, natter and wat wonderful tasty food.

Another fantastic meal at Bella Roma , great service, food and wine. My favourite Italian restaurant. I will definitely be back!

Great food and great service in a beautiful and calm environment. A place to go to. Great decoration

We are first time this restaurant with my friends. The food was fantastic and service is very good. We will be back again. Highly recommended!!

This is a gem! The atmosphere and welcome are always wonderful and the food is beautifully presented and tasty. The decor is charming and the experience is close to that in an Italian village eatery.

Had a lovely lunch in Bella Roma today. My 3rd visit and my friends 1st time. Food was lovely and service from Rushi was excellent. A hidden Gem in Lewisham and well worth a visit. Mary

Rushi and his team are friendly, polite and efficient, with no request being too much trouble. The food is to die for and I've stopped eating out anywhere else, since I discovered this amazing restaurant at the beginning of this year. Kudos to the maestro...

It’s the second time for us coming in the permise, the food is freshly cooked, sea food products are tasty and cooked with heart. We really enjoyed our lunch, many thanks to the team. See you soon.

5 out of 5 We hadn’t booked and was walking by. They accommodated us (3) and they had a large party there already. Nothing was rushed and the food was amazing. Really good price too.

This restaurant did not disappoint at all. Great reviews, but still delivered above our expectations. Great food and great service!

Second time coming here and we really enjoy this place. It’s such a cute cozy restaurant with great friendly atmosphere. Staff really friendly and the food is always good . Would recommend to anyone !!

The food was just unbelievable, I love coming here, the vibe is beautiful, I have a wonderful time always, the workers and owners are lovely always taking care of us, I would defiantly recommend to come here

We had an excellent experience at Bella Roma with fantastic food , marvelous wine and really helpful staff ! We could not recommend this restaurant highly enough !

Fantastic food, superb service and amazing atmosphere. Perfect restaurant for our final dinner on the London trip with the family. Worth a long uber ride.

Visited on 22nd October... Really pleasant and helpful staff.... Most important - excellent staff and food. Will definitely visit again and recommend to friends Highly recomment

Beautiful Italian restaurant in lewisham. Highly recommend this place family run restaurant. Will definitely be coming back

Had a really lovely evening, great food, great atmosphere and very friendly people. Thanks! Definitely coming back.

We were staying in Lewisham for the London marathon, booked a table at Bella Roma for a pre marathon carb load and it did not disappoint. We were a large table, all of the food was fantastic, the service and atmosphere was perfect and the...