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Based on 310 opinions finded in 1 websites
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Great food and service as always. Very attentive, nothing too much trouble. Looking forward to the next date night.
Neil H . 2023-09-29
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I went to Bellas last night for my Birthay with my Husband ,Son and his fiance we had the most wonderful evening .The service and the food was out standing the staff were brillant and made us feel very welcome not rushed and relaxed .Many thanks to you all for making our evening so perfect .We will definitely return .Sue Farley
SueFarley . 2023-09-17
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Lovely relaxed atmosphere. The staff were very Attentive and made us all feel welcome and the food was 5 stars. Will be booking again for my birthday.
nurse-ro . 2023-07-05
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We went for a drive to Burnham on Crouch today because the sun was shining, and suddenly decided to have lunch at Bella’s for the first time for us when we realised that this restaurant had re-opened. What a pleasant and unexpected surprise! The service was very friendly and professional, the food was excellent and the hygiene standards like Vita Bella’s. We loved it and will definitely return. Would highly recommend.
gabrielag719 . 2023-04-07
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We moved to Burnham near on 2 years ago and always walked past Bella's saying we wished it was open. Having recently re-opened again we booked for our anniversary this evening and was not disappointed! with a wonderful menu, lovely ambience and great white glove service Bella’s exceeded our expectations and is a fantastic addition to Burnham. Vita Bella’s eat your heart out…
Adam S . 2023-04-01
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Went here last night after finding out this restaurant had reopen on Friday night. Venue was beautiful with a nice seating area to have a drink before or after your meal. Ample free parking in the high street so no problem once you arrive. Always a warm friendly welcome by the staff and owner. Good selection of food and drinks on offer. All three courses tasted good and were well presented, nothing not to like well worth a visit.
sid13 . 2023-03-19
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Although we’ve lived in Burnham for a couple of years now this was the first visit and we were very impressed. A couple of friends and neighbours had been and both raves about it. Service was just outstanding.
jeffwC7438AP . 2021-01-22
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Great evening out after our recent lock down. Stared with a Frito misto to start, followed by to sumptuous fish dishes- pan fried sea bass with chilli and monkfish with cherry tomatoes. To finish we had the white chocolate cheesecake with Baileys, which was mouth watering gorgeous.
Attievb . 2020-12-05
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We visited on Sunday and were given outstanding service, nothing is too much trouble for Stephan and the team, so welcoming! Food is excellent quality and well presented. Every effort has been taken to ensure a Covid safe environment for staff and customers. I thoroughly recommend to anyone wanting a great dining experience and will definitely be returning.
Choccyholic . 2020-11-06
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Well worth a visit ! First class service and food! Extensive Food and drink menu. Will come again very soon ! Great news for Burnham .
grahamsC4495SV . 2020-10-30
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Friendly, great food and good value. We have had several meals here recently and very impressed with the quality of the food and great service we received. They have put good processes in place for the current Covid-19 pandemic which made us feel safe and comfortable. Great to have a little taste of Italy in our town!
Attievb . 2020-10-28
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After moving to the area only recently, this was our first visit to Bella’s after some recommendations. The restaurant did not disappoint, food was excellent, staff were very professional, friendly and attentive. We visited as a family of 4, 2 adults and 2 children, including one fussy toddler who loved his plain pasta as requested! We had the calamari, mussels & mozzarella, caramelised onion garlic bread for starters which were all big portions and beautifully presented. We had chicken Milanese, carbonara and Bolognese for mains which were lovely, again good sized portions. We finished with a white chocolate & baileys cheesecake which was the perfect ending to the meal. We were so impressed and will definitely be back soon.
H2472DVhannahs . 2020-09-29
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My wife & I have just had the most superb anniversary lunch, the service & food totally impeccable, we highly recommend this great establishment!!
jasonbG4013IZ . 2020-09-27
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It was my first time visiting Bellas, I went with my friend and he have a lovely lunch out! The food was amazing, we couldn’t finish it so the staff happily wrapped our food up for us! The staff were so welcoming, they wore gloves and masks, the tables were spaced and screens were put in place where needed. Felt fully COVID secure!
D4684NRmeganw . 2020-09-27
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I had reserved a table for me and my sister on our second evening in Burnham on Crouch and we loved it so much that we immediately booked to have dinner there on our last evening. The service was impeccable and everyone there was so friendly that we were really impressed with everything about it including the food, which was delicious. The melanzane parmigiana was excellent, as was the minestrone soup. On our second visit we shared a tiramisu, which was so light and authentic - I think it was one of the best I have ever tasted even in Italy. The limoncello on the house finished off a perfect evening. On our first visit we were given a VIP card entitling us to a discount. Although we had forgotten about it, the lovely waitress remembered us and applied the discount to our bill without our having to ask for it. What a wonderful experience and we hope to return on our next visit. Highly recommended.
mariannecn . 2020-09-26
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Went out for Friday lunch and had a lovely time. The staff are so kind and friendly as well as providing excellent service. The food was delicious and as me and my friend couldn’t finish we had the rest for takeaway. The restaurant and staff are also following the government guidelines and making sure all customers dine safely. Highly recommend!!
Emily112288 . 2020-09-25
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Very good food, feeling very safe,VERY nice atmosphere, good service, good to be back. We will be back soon.
Jaydorisessex . 2020-09-19
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As we have never been here before we thought we should try it as we are local. Service was over attentive and felt like you were constantly being watched and approached. food was bland and the whole experience very disappointing.
Ian G . 2020-02-09
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Nicely presented restaurant with polite and willing staff. The menu had an interesting variety of Italian dishes. Lunchtime we had pizza which was awesome and in the evening I had prawn linguine which was tasty tho the prawns were a tad overcooked for my taste. Thoroughly recommended.
Jakehemmingway . 2020-01-26
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My wife and I have travelled all over England and had eaten thousands of lunchesand we both agree that today’s meal was our best we have eaten for many years.Excellent presentation, fantastic taste ,lovely service and a fitting atmosphere.The lunch menu has a good selection and is set at a very reasonable priceWe would highly recommend a visit .
Charm234 . 2020-01-23
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I visited for lunch with my wife and elderley aunt. Although we were surprised that it was not very busy we had a very enjoyable meal. The restaraunt was spotless and warm and welcoming on a cold and wet day.Our starters of soup and caprese salad were very good. Two of us had salmon as a main course and one had a pasta dish, the salmon in particular was delicious. All meals were generous and filling. The manager provided effecient but unobtrusive service. We will certainly return and recommend Bella's to others.
Michael O . 2019-12-13
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Excellent visit. Wonderful food and service. There were 34 of us and we were all treated splendidly.
1944Costa . 2019-09-25
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We had eaten here once before and wanted our family to try the restaurant, have to say they were not disappointed the food was lovely , veg was fresh and hot, the pizza was lovely as were the other dishes, from salmon to pasta, the staff were very good all in all a lovely evening, reasonably priced and we would definitely return when we visit Burnham again
tiger1948 . 2019-09-21
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We had not booked but arriving early evening we were welcomed in warmly. The choices on the menu were extensive and with a modern clean decor. I had the risotto and my wife the monkfish they were fabulous.We thoroughly enjoyed the evening and have been back again.
Paul A . 2019-09-21
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Great food, little on the pricey side but you get what you pay for, we had the full 3 courses and enjoyed each one, staff bit to attentive but other than that whole experience was good, I normally rate these by would I go back again, I can honestly say yes we would when we are next passing
royharford . 2019-09-04
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Very attentive service but sadly the food was underwhelming. I had to use lots of salt and pepper to bring out the flavours.
R3417RRjuliew . 2019-09-04
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Came here on Saturday 24th August at 19:00 hrs. Had a table of four booked. Even at 19:00 hrs it was already busy. I had seen a few bad reports, on TripAdvisor - but seen a load more good ones, so I wasn't bothered by them.. Greeted my first staff member ( very friendly ) and shown to our table. She brought menus and drink menu. Good range to choose from, without having too much choice, if you know what I mean.. Very polite staff and I thought the service was exceptional. Food came up on hot plates ( always a good sign of a good kitchen ). Portions were very good in size - so much so, that none of us had room for dessert - maybe next time. Food was very tasty. Overall I thought that it was a fantastic meal and great service Very stylish interior. Would recommend.
535brentm . 2019-08-25
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I have to say that I wasn’t sure if I should book here for my anniversary meal but I needn’t worry! It was a great experience from the arrival by the time they wished us good night! Lovely atmosphere, wonderful food! My partner loved her prawns starter and chicken gnocchi bake main! I also had the prawns with chilli and I had the best fillet steak ever! My partner went for panna cotta and it was great. No sweet for me.
gcdinerlondon . 2019-08-24
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Came here last night for dinner, I certainly wouldn't come again! The steak when it came was Bleu and not medium rare as requested so we sent it back. When it returned it was like chewing on gristle, it was not a pleasant sensation. We mentioned it to the waitress who indeed did apologise but it was the toughest steak ever, we asked for a steak knife and still found it hard to cut. I had the scallops which were pleasant enough but they hadn't been caramelised before being coated in the sauce, which by the way was like milk with uncooked garlic slices running through it. The Panna Cotta which was Chocolate and Mint flavour was a rubbery consistency and tasted as though you were eating toothpaste! Having been a chef all my life, having worked for the Roux Bros. amongst other renowned chefs I was disappointed with the standard of food. The waitress did not charge us for dessert but trust me I won't go there again nor would I recommend anyone else to.
Jane M . 2019-08-21
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Very poor quality of food despite being rather expensive, Spaghetti carbonara no taste at all, just tasted of cream with spaghetti, hardly any Lardons, Gnocchi with absent chicken, no mozzarella, risotto hardly any flavour, no pepper corns in peppercorn sauce, waited over 3/4 between starters and main course, Tiramisu was shop bought, definitely not home made. Very disappointing
jude542015 . 2019-08-18
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What a wonderful restaurant from the moment we walked in it was amazing. The staff go above and beyond. The food was lovely I cannot wait to return.
Livvye1 . 2019-08-16
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Came here for a date night and the food was delicious and the waitresses were very attentive and friendly. We had booked a table and a waitress was waiting for us at the door to show us to our table. I had a salmon ravioli and my boyfriend had the lamb shank and both were well presented and delicious. Once we paid the bill we were even offered a free shot of lemon cello (there were other options) overall the meal cost around £80 which included a three course meal, a bottle of wine and a cocktail +2 beers. Which was great value for amazing food. We will definitely be visiting again.
paigehsm . 2019-08-15
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Visited the restaurant with my son and daughter-in-law.There didn’t seem to be any atmosphere and the staff,apart from one, we’re not very engaging..The food was quite bland.My son’s king prawns (his starter) were hard and chewy. Unfortunately,we will not be visiting The Bella again.
Voyager723449 . 2019-08-01
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Thank you to the lovely and attentive staff at Bella’s Italian Bistro. My husband and I had our first visit to the restaurant and had a delicious meal. Thoroughly recommend this place.
Samantha B . 2019-08-01
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Tried this 4 times and each time very disappointed, always like to say something positive, such a lovely venue but the food lets it down and the service
BOC1968 . 2019-07-03
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Another successful meal with friends, food delicious, service very good once again. Looking forward for uor next visit.
Stephessex13 . 2019-07-03
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One of the best Italian restaurants I have visited , great food and wine selection in a relaxed atmosphere. The standard pastas are very good with enough variety to be interesting.
Explore319371 . 2019-07-02
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We visited for lunch and both had the most wonderful pizzas, we will definitely be back. Greta service and food
Gary B . 2019-06-29
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My wife and I have visited bellas 3 or 4 times over the last 3 or so months with our own friends or with work colleagues or as a family . Every time we have never been disappointed . Service is always very good , the food is prompt and we are always made to feel so welcome . Today we tried the Father’s Day lunch , my wife had the lamb and I had the pork . Both were cooked to perfection extremely tasty . The desserts were ice cream for our children and I had tiramisu which although full from the main I managed to fit in , it was delicious ! My wife had the 3 tiered chocolate cheesecake which she refused to share as it was so nice ! Thank you very much we shall be visiting again soon !
CHRIS-ROOMAN . 2019-06-16
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My wife and I visited on Friday lunch time for the first time. Our initial impression was of a very light and well decorated interior. The Staff were very attentive and were efficient. We ordered pizza and it was the best pizza we have eaten since we were in Naples. We will definitely be returning as there are other dishes on the menu that we want to try. But.... we have to get past the pizza first
. 2019-05-26
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Having been here a few times prior to the refurb we were keen to visit once again. Sadly wish I hadn’t. I had the bruschetta which was bland and tasteless and the tomatoes had a strange ‘fizz’ to them. I then ordered the pork belly and was half way through enjoying my meal to them be greeted with a 4inch long cartilage topped with a bone. Put me off my whole meal. When I mentioned this to the staff they spoke to the kitchen who just told them it was normal for pork belly? Eaten it for years and never ever experienced this. Sadly, I won’t be returning
Joolesmarsh . 2019-05-14
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My wife and I were impressed with the menu so we decided to book. On arrival the staff were very very attentive, just what you expect from a quality restaurant, we have eaten in Michelin starred establishments (Le Gavroche and similar) and the staff would not be out of place working there. We shared an intro of Garlic Bread Tropea, my goodness this is an absolute must if you dine there, flavoursome and moreish. For starters my wife had freshly made soup of the day which was Mushroom, unfortunately she had to season it with salt and pepper as it was lacking taste (we usually prefer not to add seasoning and enjoy the meal as intended by the chef, but it was really necessary to do this). I had the Pan fried scallops in cream, white wine, butter, garlic & chilli. I order scallops quite often and these were probably (in fact were) the worst I have ever had, chewy and borderline undercooked. The sauce was weak and tasteless, you could feel the heat from the chilli but that was it, no hint of wine or garlic. We are not people to complain as I personally do not like to send things back to the kitchen and receive them back so the argument from the proprietor could be we did not make them aware at the time and that would be correct, but you really should not have to send food back if the chef tastes it and gets it right. For mains we both had Sea Bass, the fish was exceptionally cooked, mouthwatering and moist. The medley of vegetables were another matter, barely warm and we did have to send this back even though that doesn’t sit well with me. They were exchanged for a piping hot portion but by then I had eaten about half of my fish. I decided to have skinny fries with mine instead of the new potatoes, the fries could have done with a little longer as they were not cooked to their best. Notwithstanding all that, we enjoyed the evening, good choice of wine, nice ambience and a special mention to the waitress (sorry didn’t know her name just that she was from Romania) an asset to the restaurant. Would we go back? probably not but it wasn’t an unpleasant experience.
Skippy2708 . 2019-05-12
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Sorry to say this but probably the worst Italian restaurant we’ve ever eaten in, look great from the outside even better from the inside service was very good but the food had no taste at all, for my mains I hand the spaghetti marinara and out of the 7 mussels on the dish 4 were still closed and one looked like it had swam away from the shell, my girlfriend had the king prawn tagliatelle which had absolutely no taste at all and the only sauce on the dish was water where the pasta had been rinsed, sorry for such a poor review had all the makings of a great night but the food was shocking even down to the bread which they got wrong
patrickjpalmer . 2019-04-15
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We had a lovely meal at Bella on Saturday evening, lovely bright restaurant, excellent service, staff so professional, they were on it, food was delicious, we were given complimentary desserts for the birthday people, complimentary drinks were offered, we had a lovely time and will be visiting again.
Fetty65 . 2019-04-07
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No Valentine's set menu this year but still the great a la carte selection. I had the house pate with home made chutney which was delicious and my wife had the King Prawns. My main was the Seafood Risotto which was just amazing. My wife opted for the Carbonara which she enjoyed though it was a bit too rich. For dessert, the lemon tar and cheesecake were Mmmmmmmmmmmmm ....
Chris_from_Essex . 2019-03-26
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We visited yesterday on an impromptu meal. The staff were very patient with my sister in law's limited ability and went out of their way to help her.
Rentaghost78 . 2019-03-24
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Greeted at the door, table for 4 as requested by phone, menus at the table immediately & drinks at the table within a few minutes. Sunday set lunch menu good value for money, good choice of food, even for a vegetarian. The main a la carte menu looked great too with plenty of choice. All 3 courses presented well, tasted great & all 4 of us enjoyed a leisurely lunch, even had a candle in the birthday boy's dessert ! Friendly staff, attentive but not 'over the top', would highly recommend & will return. Oh & by the way, with reference to previous comments...the toilets were immaculate!
71jlp . 2019-03-24
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Another fine meal with family at this friendly and reasonably priced restaurant. The menu is extensive enough that despite visiting regularly, there’s always something to tempt me.
Bob189w . 2019-03-21
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Had a wonderful meal here again yesterday (Sunday). Booked at short notice and was made to feel most welcome when we arrived. Staff are excellent and food amazing. The place is spotlessly clean also. Really recommend you try it.
Mandy396513 . 2019-03-18
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Can not fault the 2 course lunch offer. Home made minestrone and freshly cooked beef main. We were the only people in there! So it felt a bit odd.
. 2019-03-15
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Food was OK, service was good, but they must do something about customer toilets. The restaurant was closed for a re-fit for more than half of last year, the restaurant is gleaming but the toilets were filthy and haven’t been updated (or cleaned?)for 20 years. The soap pump and foam dispenser were both completely empty and the hand dryer kept stopping, so a disaster all round. The toilets let the place down completely.
. 2019-03-02
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When Bellas was closed for a portion of last year I really missed it. I am so happy that since it has been reopened I have been able to come on quite a few occasions and absolutely loved the food and service has been impeccable every time. I have come with another couple, a friend, on valentines and with a couple of friends and never have I been anything other than thrilled. A gorgeous restaurant and an absolute positive business venture for Burnham. Thank you xxx
. 2019-03-02
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My husband and I have been here many times over the past few years and it has become a favourite for celebrations, always good food and friendly service, even when greeted by different staff. However this last time was a little disappointing. I had booked a table for Saturday evening to celebrate my husband’s birthday. I had phoned during the week and had my booking confirmed, so that was all good. Then when we turned up at the booked time, we were not greeted in quite such a welcoming way as usual. Then when I explained that we had booked a table we were told that there was no such booking. I asked the lady to look at the books again (she had only glanced so I thought that maybe she hadn’t seen it properly) and she insisted our names were not on there. I asked her to check the spelling, perhaps she misheard the name? (I had spelled it out on the phone). Still nothing. I insisted that I had definitely phoned on Tuesday and had my booking confirmed. She was still not in agreement. After some insistence on my part, she reluctantly showed us to a table. Luckily the restaurant was mostly empty. So, I have no idea what happened to my booking. Be warned, if you book a table, there’s still no guarantee you’ll get in. Overall, the service was not as good as usual. A smile from our waitress (the same one who greeted us at the door) might have been nice, however in the past the staff have always been exceedingly friendly and welcoming. We don’t think we’ll be coming back.
. 2019-02-24
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Clean, modern decor. Attentive service. Wonderful food and wine. Highly recommended. The sea bass in chili oil was cooked to perfection.
. 2019-02-21
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An off shoot of Vita Bella this bistro is top quality service and food.
. 2019-01-15
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So glad this restaurant has opened again and just as good. Staff lovely and food excellent couldnt fault it in any way. Took friends who also loved it and my Husband is on the Atkins diet but came off for the evening to enjoy the wonderful food.
Vicky K . 2018-11-19
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Visited on a Sunday lunchtime. Gnocchi starter delicious. Kids shared a garlic bread - superb. All 5 of us ordered something different for mains, steak, pizza, salmon, beef and pasta - all were good. Desserts super as well.
MattE764 . 2018-11-18
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I took my friend for a lunch at Bella’s bistro yesterday ! It was lovely experience again and it is great to see they’re back ...even stronger now! Well done! We love it there! ❤️ will be back very soon!!
Mysophi . 2018-11-17
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We have been waiting for Bella’s to reopen, when it did we decided to visit for lunch with friends, we arrived and were shown to our table, given a la carte and lunch menus and a wine list, we waited for the waitress to return and ordered a very reasonable priced bottle of Pinot.
405seanj . 2018-11-10
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Only recently reopened so thought we'd give it a try after reading other reviews. Sadly disappointed. Staff friendly and attentive but the waiters looked like uncomfortable extras from a snooker tournament in their white gloves. Ordered water for the table and were given glasses with ice and nothing else.
Georgina C . 2018-11-06
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Wonderful food, excellent service. Really enjoyed our meal tonight. The food as always was excellent, well presented and very tasty. Missed the restaurant, so glad it is open again. Well done to all the staff.
Kathy A . 2018-10-27
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Went back after a long time, excellent service, fabulous food, and felt very welcome can't wait to go back.
lynnpZ2886AE . 2018-10-26
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Our favourite restaurant in the area. Always amazing food and service. Been closed for refurb recently bit so glad open again now. Last week had an amazing meal 10 out of 10!
ransid_sparky . 2018-10-23
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Hi, could you tell me if Bellas is open at present? I was told it closed down in June and has not reopened. Would be glad to know if it's available for a meal! Many thanks.
Adventure432174 . 2018-09-04
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The food is alwways very good we have never been disappointed, the service is second to none too, We will be back!
Redshoes1234 . 2018-08-03
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Fabulous food and service the waiters are great nothing is to much trouble all in a very nice setting. Best restaurant we have been to in a long time . Will be back.
Colin B . 2018-06-19
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We hadn't been here since it was the contented sole many years back...but 6 of us came early evening...when it was slightly quieter but it got steadily busy! First off I'd say mind the portions. We had Calamari and Fritto Misto starters (the latter was big could have fed two people!) and then found we had trouble finishing our mains which were also huge - especially the steak! So thick we had to cut it into thinner halves to eat it...The kids loved their burger and Pizza...(no kids menu) and others had veggie Cannelloni. No room for puds! With beers and wine/soft drinks it came to £186 for 6 people (£31 a head) - but on another visit I think we would order more frugally to get better value and reach the deserts!! It was a good atmosphere and we would come again.
Julia P . 2018-06-19
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I visited Bella's today with my girls and I loved food very much, the girls were excited about the pizza and pineapple thanks to the Bella's staff for hospitality.
JodieBond87 . 2018-06-02
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Since my first visit about a year and so ago till my recent one last night , this place never disappointed! The food is fabulous, service very good and excellent Value for money!!!
Mysophi . 2018-06-02
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We headed here on bank holiday Sunday, and were the first in the restaurant. We received a very warm welcome. It was the first time we had visited, and the menu was explained very well.
Justin T . 2018-06-01
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An hour after arriving we are still awaiting our starters. Waited a good five minutes for our table, interminably long for our order to be taken and still no food. Despite the waiter admitting it was all pre-prepared. Nowhere near full, so what is the problem? Dismal.
Vanessa B . 2018-06-01
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Haven’t been to Burnham-on-Crouch for many years now. The place is much the same as it was 10 years or so ago save a lot more residential properties have been built. The eateries seemed to be “ the same old” from all those years ago. The food the people were eating at those places near the front seemed so poor, that we were going to leave Burnham-on-Crouch and try to fine a decent quality gastro pub.
Jonathan D . 2018-05-27
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Smart comfortable restaurant on Burnham high street. Very helpful and polite staff. We had the set lunch menu which is amazing value. Food was freshly cooked, very tasty and plenty of it. Drinks were reasonable price. Will definitely be returning.
Anne R . 2018-05-22
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Walking in to Bella’s for my first visit (with two friends who had been before): the sun was shining outside & the warm greeting upon arrival continued the vibe. The food was absolutely stunning! My celery with apple cream soup was extraordinarily flavoursome. Sliced lamb which melted in the mouth, followed by panna cotta which was so delicious, I don’t think a dish washer would be needed for my plate. ;-) I may be wrong, but I believe this bistro is “related” to the Vita Bella restaurant in the Haningfields, which is no surprise, as both eateries clearly pride themselves on superb cuisine, friendly & welcoming staff, which is second to none. Perfecto!!
WendyFiat500 . 2018-04-23
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My wife, Angela, and I, executed a delightful safari into deepest Burnham-on-Crouch last Thursday. The place has retained its quiet and pleasant riverside atmosphere, enhanced by the smiling sun, which was a great companion as we strolled along the promenade to the rather large mariner, and back in time for our booked table at Bella's for lunch. This restaurant is truly an Italian haven for all who love Italian cuisine prepared to a high standard of excellence. The decor is airy with neutral colours that gives a sense of space and calm. We were warmly greeted by the proprietor who showed us to a window table. He is a friendly and accommodating gentleman, and the banter and chat flowed freely; we were made to feel right at home - splendid. We had soon placed our orders: Angela went for the Gamberoni alla Aglio, prawns in a spicy, tomato-garlic sauce and loved every mouthful; I devoured their home-made Tortina di Pesce, fishcake with a drizzle of balsamic, and the flavour was out of this world. Angela and I both went for the Linguine con Astice, lobster linguine. Angela's was with the cream and white wine sauce and chilli; mine was off-menu with a garlic-tomato sauce without chilli; the presentation and preparation was perfect, with plenty of lobster meat that had absorbed the flavours of the sauces, and with the right measure of al dente for the pasta - magnifico. This culinary splendour was christened with a very pleasant white, Ca di Ponti Grillo, which complemented our meal perfectly. We concluded this gastronomic debauchery with a Port and lemon tea for Angela, and a Limoncello and black Americano for me, including complimentary ones from our gracious host. It was not just the excellent food and service, but the laughter, chat, and friendliness that made our dining experience unforgettable. Our compliments to their brilliant chef. Grazie mille to all at Bella's. We'll be seeing you again. Keep smiling. Ciao.
Barry J . 2018-04-23
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The restaurant is always so welcoming when you arrive. There is an excellent choice for every course on the menu. As always the restaurant was more or less full by 8 pm, a reliable sign of a good restaurant. Two of us had pizzas and raved about the wonderful pizza base. Would thoroughly recommend this restaurant, for a romantic evening, family meal or night out with friends. Thank you for another lovely evening.
Guy R . 2018-04-22
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Must admit that I only booked this restaurant as my first and second choices on this busy weekend were fully booked. After speaking to who I think may have been the manager, he said they were also full. I explained I was visiting from London to take my mum to lunch with my brother and he kindly fit us in. I had to give a £30 deposit which was fine. I’d never been here before so went on Trip Advisor. I was so amused by the response from the management to some of the critical comments, I couldn’t wait to go! And what a well worth visit it was. The food and service was excellent and although we seemed to have been fitted in before the majority of the bookings of the day arrived as it was just the three of us for a while, it couldn’t have been more perfect. We were able to have a good chat and eat excellent food served by incredibly attentive staff. Food was very authentic and very good value for money. Cannot believe the few negative comments I had read were about the same place! Would definitely recommend and will certainly visit again with the rest of the family.
Nod79 . 2018-04-21
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Lunch for the two mothers in our family. A lovely meal had by all. Chef prepared to make several changes...
Mil621 . 2018-03-17
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Back again with friends, as usual frendly staff, food delicious, I had Gamberoni all aglio to start and Sea bass...
Stephessex13 . 2018-03-08
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I’ve been to Bella’s many times and always thought it was a good, local and authentic Italian restaurant. I’m not...
Lucy A . 2018-03-06
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Me and my fiancé live within walking distance of this lovely Italian. Very nice food and a warm welcome from...
Coles1992 . 2018-03-03
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This was my 4th visit and as the previous ones , this one was no different! Clean restaurant, delicious food...
Mysophi . 2018-02-28
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We visited the Bella's Italian Bistro in Burnham on Crouch on a Saturday night as a party of four. I...
Niel01 . 2018-02-27
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nice modern family restaurant but poor service. every course including the 1st drink when you enter we waited for ages....
gj d . 2018-02-19
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The restaurant was bright, clean and welcoming when we arrived, 15 minutes earlier than our companions. We were shown to...
jandgEssex . 2018-02-19
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This was our first visit - this is a delightful place to eat. The old adage that you can judge...
Guy R . 2018-02-18
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This is my second review of this establishment and it is fantastic as always. Lunch service so not very busy...
Jon B . 2018-02-17
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We are visiting Burnham on Crouch from Cheshire for a few days. Just been for lunch with The in-laws to celebrate theirs and our wedding anniversaries. What a fantastic place. The food was out of this world. I had the spicy sausage risotto which was stunning. Everyone else in our party made similar comments about their meals.
CheznRick . 2018-02-13
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My wife and I popped in lunchtime today on the off chance. We had a very friendly welcome and were shown to a lovely table by the window. The food and service were excellent. Will certainly come back.
DavidS1000 . 2018-02-08
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Had a lovely meal, thought it was good value. Lovely service friendly staff. Tastefully decorated . Recommend the tiramisu it was top class
Sandra L . 2018-02-08
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Visited on a Thursday night with my dad and my two children.
Mysophi . 2018-01-22
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Great service, wonderful food, very good value. Many thanks to the staff for a lovely evening for my birthday.
johnrichman321 . 2018-01-22
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We booked in with short notice. The 3 course lunch menu was more than enough food and a great experience. Very good value for money, very good
Stephessex13 . 2018-01-22
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Very disappointed been for dinner many times always very good but this was the worse evening that we have had since the restaurant has been opened, the usual matridi was not there not sure if he is on holiday or left, was a long time before our order was taken, after nearly 1 hour we received the bread basket and starters at the same time, then our mains were below standard the service was not good hopefully the normal matridi will be back soon if not doubt we will go back any time soon.
Lynn P . 2018-01-19
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We dropped in for a late lunch and we were made very welcome. Other diners included young couples, a young family plus baby, older citizens.
Bernie S . 2018-01-12
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Excellent as always, good choice of food , good atmosphere, pleasant surroundings. good service, worth travelling.
Keith S . 2018-01-08
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We visited Bella’s as a Christmas family get together. We’d been here a few times before but soon realised that it had changed hands. The usual warm welcome was missing. Coats were not taken away without asking. Yes the restaurant was full but the service was arthritic at best. The waiting time from ordering to receiving the starters was noticeable. The main courses were not all brought up together. A misunderstanding over one main dish was rectified but shouldn’t have happened as the maitre’d assured us he knew what was required. And therein lies their problem. With only one person showing any authority in charge of young waitresses two of whom barely spoke any English, the experience was destined to failure. As we pointed out at the end of the meal we would have spent more but trying to get someone to take a drinks order would have tested the patience of saint. In conclusion I’d say that the food was ok but overshadowed by the dreadful service.
saltymine . 2017-12-24
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Went to Bella's on a Friday night and were welcomed by friendly and helpful staff. Excellent choices on menu and assured that we could mix and match any of the ingredients if we wished to create our own dinner.
sharon2274 . 2017-12-23
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Went there last week for our works do very friendly staff and the food was hot and great proportions
nuttybird56 . 2017-12-22
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Been here twice and the food is always exceptional. They serve the best pasta I have had in the UK! Superb staff and friendly and clean environment. You won't be disappointed!
Ian M . 2017-12-04
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