Bella vita in Hackney

Quirky little place- loved it and the food 😊

Wilf - it’s a Saturday ! Perfect day to order more drinks, desert and start a riot according to our sever. Perfect

Served by Wilf, very attentive and knowledgeable! Great experience. Food was great and very pleasant atmosphere.

Wilf was very accommodating and helpful, very polite and friendly. The food was incredible, credit or the chefs. Thank you for a wonderful evening!

Amazing everything! Thanks Lauren especially!

Great food, great atmosphere and great service - thanks Lauren!

This is my second time here and spaghetti bolognese and tiramisu is really good. Also, Sandy is a great host. Thanks!

We had a lovely dinner at Bella vita ofererd by Elly the manager and her team Petronela ,Stefan and Lauren , they all have been amazing and very friendly they helped us with everything we need , very good and delicious food :)) We definitely come back and congratulations for staff and chefs!:)

Great food great and atmosphere, Wilf provided great service super sweet and super kind!!!

My husband took Me here for my birthday on the 11th. And the food was amazing and our sever Ayo was lovely and really looked after me my husband and our 8 year old son. Who is fussy with food and he loved it. Good music and vibes.

Very nice service by Stefan and Elly

Good Pizza, nice and polite service.

I really enjoyed my late lunch today!The pizza was absolutely delicious!Elly was very friendly and welcoming!See you very soon!

Great food, great drinks and desserts to die for! Our host Wilf was also great definitely coming back 10/10

Amazing food, amazing service, highly recommend trying the tiramisu!

Tonight we decided to go to Bella Vita, an Italian restaurant with my nephew. The restaurant was very nice and spacious. Also, the manager Faysal and the waiters Sandy Lauren were amazing with their service. The atmosphere inside was also very nice. In my opinion, it was nice to have such a restaurant in Hacney.

Great terrace in broadway market. Ayo our waiter was super nice and super fast! Food was tasty !

We were very well looked after on the first sunny Sunday of 2025, in a bustling Broadway Market by Stefan & Elly. Food was delicious.

Tye food was delicious as always and Ayo was very kind polite and professional.

Such a lovely place! Stefan and Elly were great - will 100% be coming back.

Wilf. Wilf. Dilf. What more can I say. 10/10 service and vibes. Would bang.

Food was great as always. Ayo the waiter was a pleasure :)

The best thank you Ayo & Petro for perfect service! This place never disappoints. A margarita pizza from here is heaven.

Ayo was the perfect waiter and the food was lovely!

We loved our food here and Wilf was an outstanding waiter - so full of chat and happy to answer any questions we had! Thanks again Wilf!

I had so much fun with the girls tonight! and Sandy was the best ever, she’s perfect!!

Beautiful good & really lovely service. Our server was Ayo and he was lovely! Definitely go to this place.

Amazing pizza and such good customer service! Had the nicest outside area to sit in the sun! Elly way our server and she was great!!

Wilf was an amazing server, very friendly and very attentive! Food was delicious would definitely be bavk

An amazing dining experience! The food was absolutely delicious, with authentic Italian flavors that transported us straight to Italy. The highlight of our visit was the incredible service from manager Elly. She was warm, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. A true professional who clearly cares about her guests. Can’t wait to come back

We ate this afternoon and I paid by credit card. The person taking the money gave no breakdown of the cost and failed to mention that service was included. She came to table and took the cash tip and still failed to tell me that service had already been paid. This seems sharp practice to me.

Kelly ( manager) Welcomed us with a smile. Everything we requested was effortless. Food and service was excellent. Highly recommend a visit.

Elly was lovely! Had fun time and good food😊

Good food, good service and great atmosphere!!

Lovely diner Nice food and great atmosphere. Thanks Elly for your service. We will be back

Great service, food was amazing and Wilf was super nice

Sandy was very helpful and welcoming at lunchtime today

Used to be a regular for us, but I question how often we will visit now. Prices have jumped recently (one assumes because of Rachael 'Thieves'). £19 for a risotto and £8.50 for a medium glass of red wine is becoming a bit steep for locals like us.

Great family restaurant, Sandy is brilliant, her memory is amazing !

Excellent food and service from Sandy

Lovely meal and the service from sandy was great. Highly recommend the king prawn starter they were so good

Bella Vita, nestled in the heart of Broadway Market in Hackney, offers an authentic Italian dining experience that combines classic dishes with contemporary twists.  The restaurant’s vibrant atmosphere, coupled with its friendly and attentive staff, makes it a perfect spot for gatherings with family and friends. During our recent visit, we were warmly welcomed by our server, Wilf, whose exceptional service enhanced our dining experience. His attentive and personable approach ensured that all our needs were met, contributing significantly to the enjoyment of our evening. The menu at Bella Vita is extensive, featuring a variety of antipasti, homemade pasta specialties, pizzas, seafood, and meat dishes. We started with the burrata and bruschetta; the tomatoes were fresh, and the cheese was appropriately gooey. For mains, the piccante pizza, topped with chorizo, pepperoni, jalapeño, and an egg, was a delightful combination of flavors. The salmon, accompanied by roast potatoes, was perfectly grilled on the outside with a soft inside, showcasing the kitchen’s expertise in preparing fish dishes.  Bella Vita’s commitment to using high-quality Italian ingredients is evident in every dish. The restaurant prides itself on sourcing everything directly from its place of origin, ensuring authenticity and freshness.  The ambiance of the restaurant is lively and welcoming, making it a popular spot among locals and visitors alike. Whether you’re seated indoors or enjoying the outdoor seating that offers a view of the bustling Broadway Market, Bella Vita provides a dining experience that is both cozy and engaging.  In conclusion, our visit to Bella Vita was a memorable one. The combination of delectable food, exceptional service from Wilf, and a warm atmosphere made it an ideal place to enjoy a meal with loved ones. We look forward to returning and highly recommend Bella Vita to anyone seeking an authentic Italian dining experience in London.

Always a lovely place to stop for lunch, especially sitting outside watching the market. Wilf was great

Delicious food, lovely atmosphere, fantastic service, Thank you sandy ❤️

Great food! We had the rissoto frutti di mare & the picante pizza + a couple starters and desserts. Sandy was very welcoming and lovely. She gave us great recommendations. The desert wine was great.

Food was great and Wilf was equally as attentive with good charm. Thank you.

Elly and stefan were great and the foods insane

good food and nice staff, although quite pricey

Good location with nice outside tables but is now really overpriced. A tiny (and I mean tiny) kids apple juice was £3 A side portion of brocolli - which was small, and wasnt seasoned or special in any way was £5.90 The mains were ok but nothing special at all. We had salmon and pollo alla millanese - both were just ok. Certainly not good for the price they are now charging. A main (with service) is now £30 and it really isnt worth it at all.

Elly was a fantastic manager and we were really pleased to be welcome to this restaurant. Food and drinks were great and the atmosphere was friendly. A good choice 👌🏼

Elly, the manager, made us feel so welcome. So friendly, funny and warm. The food was excellent and service was on top. I can only advise.

Had a lovely time at Bella Vita! Gabriela who served us was friendly and super attentive :) will be coming back

Had a very good experience here✨ good food & relaxed atmosphere.

Really nice and fresh food, well seasoned and tasty! Beautiful setting and atmosphere. Music and lighting was really nice too. Service was excellent Gabriela was really attentive and took good care of us! Sunday dinner - Nelly

Amazing food. Friendly staff. Our server Gabriela was great.

great food, our server sandy was great

The food was delicious and Sandy was lovely!!

Amazing service (we were served by Sandy) and even better food! We have a perfect afternoon with family! We will be back!

Sandy was a great host with a great memory! Food was delicious - food a little pricey but still great!

Stephen served us, who was very helpful and lovley. However the service is only at a 2 because of the rude blonde (manager?) woman who was walking around everywhere, her attitude was appalling, in a rush to get away often. Asides her, we had to call a waiter at first quite some time after being sat down. Food was quite good, no complaints about that or the atmosphere.

Excellent Italian food and the staff and our server Sayf were great. Particularly good spaghetti and a good location on Broadway Market

Sandy was brilliant. Thank you for great service!

Sandy was very attentive! The food was amazing as well!

Absolutely fantastic experience at Bella Vita! From the moment we walked in, we were warmly welcomed by Elly, the manager, who provided top-notch service throughout the evening. She was incredibly attentive, ensuring everything was perfect from start to finish. We started with the prawn and tricolore starters, both beautifully presented and packed with fresh, vibrant flavours. For mains, we had the carbonara and the steak—both were cooked to perfection, rich in flavour, and truly satisfying. To finish, we indulged in the cannoli and tiramisu, both of which were absolutely divine, the perfect sweet ending to our meal. We also enjoyed a few cocktails, which were expertly crafted and complemented the meal beautifully. The ambiance of the restaurant was warm and inviting, making for an unforgettable dining experience. Highly recommend Bella Vita for anyone looking for excellent food, outstanding service, and a great atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back!

As an American simply craving *flavor* my meal here hit the spot! I had a wonderful dinner while on vacation and staying at a nearby hotel. The lasagna was rich and flavorful, and the tiramisu was the perfect sweet finish. The atmosphere was cozy, and we were served by Stefan, who provided friendly and efficient service. I would definitely eat here again.

Elly the manager was a great host and made our night with her service

Delicious pizza and very well priced wine. The most excellent service

Such a wonderful evening with friends. Faysal was fabulous and was amazing with the kids. Thanks for your patience and for finding the artist in my boy!!

We had a nice lunch here, lovely atmosphere. Sandy was very helpful!

Love Bella Vita! Such a great neighbourhood restaurant. Stefan looked after my family and I and was an absolute star! Love the parmigiana and the kids menus are always a winner.

This is a consistently buzzing restaurant with very good unpretentious food and friendly service . We were served by Dayane and she was always alert to our needs .

Excellent Italian food at Bella vita cose I was in Italy, and excellent service from the manager Elly.

We had a valentines dinner in this lively restaurant and it was very nice experience! Waiter Ayo took exceptional care about us ensured we had all we needed. Thank you for the great service!

Served by Ayo. Fantastic food. Gracious service. Lovely atmosphere. Will be back.

Elly very good? She speaks French too

Pizza was brilliant, Tiramisu fabulous too - great portions, good taste, all good 👏🏼 Bonus for Elly the manager who even took the time to speak with us in French. Thank you!

Elly a great host; food as good as always at a place we have been going to for 10+ years.

Had a great meal with brilliant food. Wilf provided excellent service and was very friendly.

Was very nice food and Lauren was very friendly.

Bella Vita is my go to restaurant for a lovely night and absolutely amazing food. Special thanks to Lauren who always takes care of us when I come and bring my friends here.

I highly recommend trying the calzone and profiteroles! Ayo provided exceptional service! Thanks

Third time coming here and I will be back! Valentine’s Day was soo special and I knew it would be a great idea coming here. The food was immaculate as always we both cleared our plates. Lauren our waitress made the experience so amazing she was very bubbly and friendly. Bella Vita will be seeing me soon for sure!

Great atmosphere, lovely food and Sandy provided a very friendly and warm service!

Sandy was a lovely and very attentive server. Food was lovely as well

Food was amazing!! Big thank you to Ayo for the great service

Lauren our waiter was absolutely lovely and made us feel very welcome! Would 100% recommend!

Lauren She is very friendly and very professional we love it

food perfect, location perfect, really friendly server, but music was quite loud

Prawn starter, heaven on earth. Elly, Welf and Stefan looked after us so well x

King Prawn starter was delicious

One of my favourite places. Never disappoints & Ayo our server was the best!

An absolute favourite. Every time the food and service is brilliant. Thank you!

We had a great night at Bella Vita and had fantastic service from the lovely Lauren. Really recommend a night here; perfect vibe for a dinner friends.

Amazing !! Great food - we had Lauren serve us

Great service and great food. Perfect for a summers day

Very good ambience with great service !

Wonderful time, fast service, great ambience!

Bella Vita in Hackney is an absolute gem! From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed with warmth and authenticity, making us feel like we had stepped into a little corner of Italy. The atmosphere is cozy yet vibrant, perfect for a relaxed meal with friends or a special night out. The food? Simply outstanding. Every dish was beautifully presented and packed with rich, authentic flavors. From the fresh pasta to the perfectly cooked seafood, you can tell the ingredients are high-quality and handled with real care. But what truly made our experience unforgettable was Elly, the manager. Her attention to detail was impeccable—she made sure everything was perfect, from recommending the best dishes to checking in with us throughout the evening. It’s rare to find someone who combines professionalism with such genuine warmth and passion for hospitality. Bella Vita isn’t just a restaurant—it’s an experience. If you’re looking for top-tier Italian food with service that makes you feel like family, this is the place. Can’t wait to return!

Good food. Pasta carbonara was generously served. Good service from the team and Elly the manager.

Lovely birthday lunch in a great east London location. Tasty food, nice staff, reasonably priced