We had a lovely meal here during the fringe . The pizzas were delicious and the lasagna was perfect not too heavy . The service was quick and our waiter was very kind , helpful and very welcoming . We will definitely be back
We had a perfect dinner after a long day out in the Scottish Highlands.
Amazing service, magnificent ambience, professional staff and not to forget the delicious food.
We had the Gnocchi Bites for starts followed by Pollo Milanese, Pesto Geovese, Gamberoni for Mains and Chocolate Brownie for Desserts.
Each and every bite of food was outstanding and flavour bombs bursting in your mouth.
Centrally located and a must visit.
Great service and good food. We ordered the Chicken Pesto Genovese and a chicken Caeser Salad. The portions were big and had great flavor. My daughter ordered a No-Jito that also was very good and refreshing. The server was very nice he kept checking on us to ensure we had everything we needed and his recommendation on food was helpful.
We had explored Edinburgh's High Street/ Royal Mile for much of the morning when we decided to stop by Bella Italia to warm up and have a bite to eat. The food and hot drinks were good, yet a little pricey (I guess you pay for the location and view :)) As the staff also wasn't very attentive, we will probably not return.
This is proper Italian restaurant on the Royal mile. The food is authentic and tastes good. Service could be faster but then again we visited at a busy hour. The place is popular and gets crowded on weekend evenings.
Cute little place right by one of the busiest streets. The pizza was delish and service was impeccable. Pasta was so so, but we were so hungry, that we didn’t care.
Hold your temper guys it's a different culture and amazing! I read some of the reviews down below, professional reviews are looking different and more professional in choosing words, as well like in all other situations, speak up, all can be solved and I bet, the reviews will go through the roof.
Let's START 💪🏽
Hard to say, but it is a lovely confusing mix between - British - Scottish - Italian ambience!
I definitely recommend it to go inside.
- ARRIVING -
Asap you enter you are pleased to wait and get seated, at the counter you will already get asked if you have allergies.
Seated at the table, (I got the nice small one at the window and could see everything, cooks, service, food which went out for serving, see the staff talking to each other, talking with the costumers and giving all informations etc, as well saw the entire restaurant at the nice window spot with sun and light) and enough time to check the menu.
The nice local employee (black dress blond hair) had always a lookout for me and others which just arrived to get the timing right for the right question: did you decide what you're wishing for?
Nice!
Pizza Vegetarian and just a water.
1 min Water
7 min Pizza (gosh fast) (personal opinion, I like it between 15-20 min to settle myself down and enjoy the atmosphere first- but my personal)
Pizza has been nothing special, typically Italy but the coffee aftwrds where nice, and so far the best I can tell in the area 💪🏽
Let's dive in, I like it here:
1 bad - 10 Amazing
SERVICE:
Education: 10 (know hot to serve and prepare as well handling there tables and costumers
Language: 10 proper English loud and clear, I think it was the manager / owner which speaks Spanish too?
Friendliness: 10 - smile and they smile back, talk normal and they are open up and are not shy to chit chat with you.
Helpful: 11, I've got support for all my questions!
AMBIENCE:
Furniture: 8 it's a mix match, between new and old style, could be as well modern actually.
Walls: 7 green tiles at the wall makes me confusing, it's not Italian style, reminds me that I should drink a Glenfiddich
Flooring: 10 I like the tiles art around the bar, makes it complete!
Cleanliness: 10 top on the spot!
Flowers: 1 nice try, but they are all fake, suggestion: on all tables fresh basilica pots 😄☝🏽like in Italy
Sound: 10 music is background, not to loud or silence, good as it is.
Noises: 8 loud environments when many people inside, but it's more like a culture thing - still it's great and not overloaded.
FOOD:
Ingredients: 10 so far I can tell from my pizza, they are good chosen and good to eat, no bloating aftwrds.
Time: 9 a bit to fast for my taste, under 7 min for my pizza - well done Bro in the kitchen
Coffee: 11 big cup and nice taste! No halitosis after.
Water: 10 nice and soft
Choices: 10! Veggie and Vegan as well Allergen food dishes on an extra menu.
Main menu mixed with nice choices.
Cleanliness: 10 glass and dish plates where spotless!
PRICE:
Normal rang like what you would expect for UK. (Still hope, Scotland will be Scotland alone 🏴✊🏽)
Thank you for serving, if I'll come back to Edinburgh, I'll be happy to get seated again.
Great spot for Italian foods for vegetarians, loved their pasta (presto), and a giant veggie pizza. Great service by Dominica!
Just had our best dinner yet here on our Scotland trip. We were on the mood for Italian and were on the Royal Mile. Plus they had tons and tons of GF options for my son. He ordered a pepperoni pizza and he said it was the best GF pizza he’s ever had. He’s 17 and has had tons and tons in his life. So high praises. We also ordered bruschetta with Mozzarella and spaghetti bolognese. Both also really good. Then desert. Both GF options, cookie dough cookie thing with ice cream and brownie and ice cream. Both so so good. On top of all this, the service by Dennie was top notch. The manager Danny was very attentive and hustling all over as well. We’ll be back!!!
After a flight to Edinburgh we were after some decent food. Came by Bella Italia and decided to take our chance to get something to eat at this time of evening, where other restaurants were closing up. Enjoyed the lasagna and carbonara.
Great! The staff were so very friendly and very quick at getting us seated and fed. We asked for starters with food and they brought them out just as we asked the good needed a little more garlic, and the lasagna noodles were overcooked, but the bread was superb!!
Very delicious pasta and lagsane. The pizza-liked Garlic bread has strong scent of olive oil and really crispy. Yummy! And Bartek (the Waiter) really made our day because of his Great & Smiley service 😄
Comfortable seating, the wait staff was friendly and very helpful. The food was good. The only thing was it said the service charge was optional but apparently it wasn't.
Bella Italia is an Italian restaurant located in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, along the Royal Mile. The restaurant's decor is modern and sophisticated, with dim lighting that creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. The staff is attentive and friendly, providing an excellent service that adds to the overall dining experience.
The menu at Bella Rossa is full of options, ranging from pizza and pasta to meat and fish dishes. I tried to eat through several meals but the portions are generous, so I didn't get to try that much! The pizza was made well and tasted proper, with crispy crusts and delicious toppings. The pasta dishes are also excellent, with a variety of sauces to choose from, and the seafood dishes are particularly noteworthy.
One of their most popular and standout dish that I highly recommend is the carbonara, which is made with homemade pasta and a rich, creamy sauce that's perfectly balanced with the salty pancetta. There's also a wide variety of drinks to choose from. This restaurant is a foodie's treat that I highly recommend.
Nice a cozy place. The food quality is good, the whole point of going there was because it is open till a little late as compared to other places. The recommendations are good and not disappointing at all.
Such a good place! Our waiter Jamie was very funny, the food was amazing. The table service was like i've never seen. They personally grate the cheese at your table, together with the biggest pepper mill ive ever seen haha. Lovely place. You get your money's worth.
Decent Italian restaurant inheart of Edinburg which is mostly full reserved.
Their menu has a range of Italian dishes and service is very prompt. I would definitely recommend
I just finished dinner at Bella Italia and highly recommend it. Our waitress, Justina was an outstanding Ambassador for the restaurant. Her personable, professional demeanor and recommendations made the evening exceptional!
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