Hola chicos, we recently had the great opportunity to review the brand new Bella Italia branch in Baker Street, London. This branch is in a great location, only a short walk to the famous Madame Tussauds and Baker Street Tube Station. It is a perfect hideaway to enjoy delicious Italian treats that they have sourced from family-run producers across Italy. I’m also from an Italian family so imagine how excited I was to enjoy one of my favourite food in a fantastic restaurant with my family and friends because we were accompanied by Maria from Suburban Mum and her family.
We found the restaurant quite easily after coming out from Baker Street tube station. It is very close to it which I mentioned before making it very handy. We didn’t have a big breakfast that day so we were all very hungry and really looking forward to trying their delicious food.
Bella Italia is getting a nationwide fun and fab new makeover! They have a new Mediterranean design which looks fantastic! It is packed full of fun Vespas, cosy booths and quirky Italian style. It is very colourful. They have done a great job with their new look. Each branch is different and they have a special look which is even more interesting if you visit them in different locations. You will never get bored.
They also have a fantastic new menu, which was launched nationwide in April offering hand-stretched pizzas, including the amazing ‘Pizza Roma’, which gives a light, crisp crust topped with delicious ingredients. Plus there’s a new range of fresh pastas, and a show-stopping lasagne, hand-made in the restaurant daily.
As soon as we got in we were given a big table for all of us. We were 8 people with 4 kids so we definitely needed a big table and space. Thankfully the area where we were taken was quieter as I was worried to have my 2 noisy terrors around other people’s tables, LOL. Everything was fine of course – they were loud but not that bad.
The girl that helped us was very friendly and she was Spanish so it was great for me. Sometimes it is very nice when I can speak Spanish with someone, I feel comfortable, it makes me feel at home! 😉 We ordered our drinks first. My girls had some fresh juices that were served in a bottle with the cutest straws ever! It was Apple & Blackcurrant Cordial for Bella and Orange Cordial for Sienna. The refills were free. My girls really liked that. We also had some bread and olives to share.
The Kids menu was really good. They can have 3 courses, drinks and nibbles for £7.95. I thought that was fantastic. Bella and Sienna had for their starter Veggie Dippers (cucumber and carrot sticks served with tomato dip) which had a cool look! and some Cheesy Garlic Bread.
For their main Bella had the Piccolo Burger (Mini beef burger served with chunky chips and a superstar stick) and Sienna had Ciao Chicken (Chicken strips served with chunky chips and a superstar stick). They both really enjoyed their meals, especially my Sienna who loves her food!
Nick and I had Mini Ciabatta Bites (Mini ciabatta bites baked in hot garlic butter available as a single portion or as a sharing portion) to share as our Nibbles. I ordered Funghi Arrosto (Baked mushrooms in a creamy mascarpone, garlic and spinach sauce, topped with mozzarella and served with ciabatta) for my starter (antipasty) which was absolutely amazing! I loved it, I really recommend it! Nick ordered Chicken Wings Italiano (Lemon, garlic and chilli marinated chicken wings, served with gem lettuce & garlic & lemon mayonnaise).
For our main dishes, Nick ordered Beef and Red Wine Ravioli (Pasta parcels filled with beef & red wine in a beef ragu sauce) and I ordered Pollo e Spinaci Calzone (Chicken, garlic butter, spinach, Granello cheese and mozzarella) with a salad as my side. This was huge! I couldn’t finish it. I had to ask Nick to help and he did it with no complaints, LOL!
While we were waiting for our desserts we took a family photo. Even though Sienna is in her high chair in the corner a little bit far from us, I love this photo because she is so happy and laughing! We don’t get to have family photos that often so I was very happy to have one.
The kids were also having lots of fun so I took some photos of all of them: my 2 girls with Maria’s 2 boys! They got along very well even though it was the first time that they had met properly!
I also went around and took some photos of their interior as it all looked really nice. I really like their new look. It is definitely very warming and inviting.
It was then time for the desserts. Bella, Sienna and I had all the same dessert. We ordered a scoop of strawberry ice cream as we were all a little bit full. Nick on the other hand couldn’t resist the opportunity and he ordered the Big Tony (Nutty fudge brownies, vanilla and chocolate gelato, chocolate sauce, fresh cream, popping candy, dark chocolate tagliatelle and a wafer curl). This was amazing! As soon as it arrived Bella went straight to Daddy and asked for some! Sienna too, LOL! It was delicious.
I have been in Bella Italia before and I have always liked their food but I must say that after their new look and new menu it is looking better than ever. It is definitely a great place to go and have a meal with your family or with just your hubby! 😉 We all had a fantastic time and enjoyed all our food!
I would like to say a massive Thank You to Bella Italia for inviting us to their Baker Street branch (100 Baker Street, London W1U 6TW). It was fantastic. You can find more about them on Facebook, Twitter or browse their photos on Instagram.
What do you think of Bella Italia? Have you been there before? Do you like their new look and menu? Do you like Italian restaurants? Leave a comment below as I would love to read what you think.
*Disclaimer: We were invited to have a meal at Bella Italia, Baker Street in exchange for this review. However all thoughts and opinions are my own.
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I haven’t ever been to Bella Italia with the children. the kids meals look awesome! x
Ooo I wonder if Nottinghams Bella Italia has had a make over too!? And I love the thin crust pizzas the best – I shall have to check it out! #KCACOLS
Wow. The time I went there I didn’t like it at all.
I’m of Italian heritage myself and was disappointed.
From the look of things it has changed #KCACOLS
A little too far away for us but the food looked good! #KCACOLS
I often find myself around Baker Street area – good to know there is somewhere tasty with child-friendly food. I don’t think I’ve eaten at one before. #kcacols
I’ve never been to one of their restaurants before but it looks great! #KCACOLS
I remember going to Bella Italia but don’t come across them as much now. That’s cool to hear about the makeover for the Baker Street branch, it looks lovely. I love their salad skewer idea for the kids meal. I’ll be borrowing that idea for home. I’ll be checking where our nearest one is, thanks for the review x Sunita
I haven’t been to Bella Italia in ages! I used to love it when I lived in Cambridge, but I don’t think we have any locally. #KCACOLS
I’m sure there is a Bella Italia local to me but I have never been, will have to give it a try, the food looks delicious! #kcacols
All of that food sounds so delicious, I’m hungry at the thought! Sounds like you had a great time too. #KCACOLS
Wow the new design looks great, much more modern. And the food looks yum!!! #kcacols
This looks fantastic, especially the starters! You did very well to be so restrained with pudding as they looked amazing! Thank you for sharing 🙂 xx #KCACOLS
I have never been to one of these resteraunts and one opened recently near me, it may be a new go to place when I have my neice and nephew #KCACOLS
That looks really nice. Our local Bella Italia has seen better days but that said me and Ella have had a couple of nice meals there and she loves going out for a girls dinner as feels grown up! #kcacols
This pictures look so delicious! I love Italian food thank you for that review:) I will try to pop in there next time in London
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Wow, the food looks delicious. And the kids menu as well. Seems to me, you had a wonderful time 🙂 (now I feel hungry) #KCACOLS
The food look so yummy and also the design of the restaurant looks really nice #kcacols
It looks lovely there and the food looks delicious! I love calzone, yours looks amazing x #KCACOLS
The kids love this type of food and I love the salad served on a skewer as mine usually only eat the cucumber and tomato part of a salad anyway! #KCACOLS
To be completely honest I didn’t realise Bella Italian still existed! I thought they’d closed down years ago!! #KCACOLS
Wow the foods looks so yummy. I really fancy an Italian meal now! Also, the new style of the restaurant is lovely. I hope they do my local soon! #KCACOLS
Oh I so wish we had a Bella Italia near us, ours closed down a couple of years ago. I love the look of that icecream! I wouldn’t be able to help myself and would have to order one! #KCACOLS
It does look like a great choice for kids, I remember the food being really wholesome and satisfying (: With loads of mini dishes for picky kids/ grown ups! #KCACOLS
The food looks so yummy! I am not a fan of Italian food but your pictures made me hungry 🙂
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This was so much fun! And what a coincidence we got to do it again today! hehehe #KCACOLS
Yum! What a great meal! We havent eaten in a Bella Italia for a couple of years now as our local one closed down, but its great ot hear that they have had a national refurb and update. From your pictures and review it looks and sounds great. We will have to look out for one the next we are somewhere that has one as their menu looks perfect for families. Great review as usual 🙂 Emily #KCACOLS
This food all looks amazing, especially the mushroom starter, my favourite. The kids menu sounds fab too and the mini burger is really cute x
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I’ve never been to Bella Italia but the food looks absolutely delicious! #kcacols
This looks lovely! We haven’t been for ages as we don’t have a local one here but it is always my go-to place when we visit London. I love the sound of the new menu! #KCACOLS
Bella Italia has been a favorite of ours for a while. These meals look great – glad you had a lovely time. Lovely pics!! ~KCACOLS
The food looks amazing! I need to visit!
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I do like to judge a place by their chips and these look fab! #KCACOLS
looks great – would love to pay a visit next time im in the uk #kcacols
Looks fab, didn’t realise the menu was so versatile #KCACOLS
Never been to a Bella Italia but after reading your review I must add it to my list next time I’m in London! Handy location too. #KCACOLS
Looks great. Cygnet really likes pasta so if we ever eat our I always head for some Italian joint. Bella Italia is a good shout. I particularly like the decor in the Baker Street branch. Pen x #KCACOLS
I haven’t been to a Bella Italia for years, and this one looks so much nicer than the last one I went to! The food looks lovely and the children’s meals are so cute! #KCACOLS
What a lovely place to visit. That food looks delicious! #KCACOLS
Ohhh what a lovely place! The Pizza Roma sounds delicious. And those chunky chips look amazing! It sounds like a great family friendly place to eat. Lovely photos, too! xx #KCACOLS
I haven’t been to a Bella Italia in years but it’s good to know they are so good with the kids!
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We saw a Bella Italia last night in Bristol and I thought it looked like they had rebranded. we didn’t go in this time but your review makes me wish we had! your calzone sounds lush. I wouldn’t have finished it either! I love the kids meal presentation too! completely gorgeous. might have to try one next time we are in Bristol! #KCACOLS
You’ve made me feel very hungry. Love the Ciao Chicken and Chips delicious. #KCACOLS
Ooh I wonder if the ones here in Cardiff have had a make-over! Looks and sounds great, and love the sound of the kids menu!
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I’ve not been to a Bella Italia for years! Food looks amazing, must arrange another visit soon. #KCACOLS
Oooh it looks like you had a great time! I haven’t been to Bella Italia for years but it looks great and very family friendly x #KCACOLS
I love your pictures they are beautiful! I love Bella and think there new look is fab. They are really family friendly. I have a massive garlic bread craving now! #KCACOLS
This looks absolutely delicious. I love the way the food is presented and dessert looks yummy x #KCACOLS