
Bella Italia - Basildon
Quick info
About Bella Italia - Basildon
Bella Italia - Basildon is a restaurant in Basildon, found at Unit 2 Festival Way, with a menu built around pasta, pizza and grill dishes. The carbonara comes topped with pork belly and parmesan, and the spaghetti bolognese sits alongside it in the pasta section. A side of mini split mac and cheese can go with the mains. The dining room has booth seating, and walk-ins are seated. When the restaurant is full, seats at the bar are still available.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention spaghetti bolognese, signature carbonara with pork belly, £5 menu and passion star martini.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention spaghetti bolognese, signature carbonara with pork belly, £5 menu and passion star martini.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often point to the signature spaghetti bolognese, which one reviewer says a server recommended and did not disappoint. Close behind is the signature carbonara topped with pork belly and parmesan, described as melting in the mouth. Others praise the prawn starter, the ribs, the pollo cacciatore with a side of mini split mac and cheese, and a passion star martini. Reviewers describe the staff as friendly, the room as clean and relaxed, and the food arriving quickly even on busy nights. The main complaint comes from one reviewer who faced a long wait to be seated and another before drinks were ordered. Starters arrived well ahead of the drinks, the mains were slow, and they found the food average and the place unwelcoming. Another reviewer found their booth cold. Several reviewers single out one team member for warm service, and one describes being squeezed in at the bar on a packed night, with staff checking they were comfortable and offering to move them.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often point to the signature spaghetti bolognese, which one reviewer says a server recommended and did not disappoint. Close behind is the signature carbonara topped with pork belly and parmesan, described as melting in the mouth. Others praise the prawn starter, the ribs, the pollo cacciatore with a side of mini split mac and cheese, and a passion star martini. Reviewers describe the staff as friendly, the room as clean and relaxed, and the food arriving quickly even on busy nights. The main complaint comes from one reviewer who faced a long wait to be seated and another before drinks were ordered. Starters arrived well ahead of the drinks, the mains were slow, and they found the food average and the place unwelcoming. Another reviewer found their booth cold. Several reviewers single out one team member for warm service, and one describes being squeezed in at the bar on a packed night, with staff checking they were comfortable and offering to move them.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Had a lovely meal at Bella Italia last night, Yoana recommended the signature spag bol and I was not disappointed! Nice restaurant, clean, bright, good atmosphere!”
- Google user
“We had a wonderful experience at the restaurant, and Patricia made it even better. She was incredibly friendly, attentive, and professional throughout our visit. She made sure we had everything we needed and always greeted us with a warm smile. Her excellent service made us feel truly welcome. Thank you, Patricia, for making our visit so enjoyable. We will definitely be back!”
- Google user
“It’s really well decorated but I won’t be rushing back here . The food was average at best and the service was poor. Took nearly 10 mins to be seating/spoken with on arrival. The staff see you there yet don’t acknowledge you. Eventually, we got a table and it took another 10 mins to be asked what drinks we wanted. By then we knew what food we wanted. The starters came ages before the drink and the main took an ages to arrive. We never got out until late. It never felt like a happy vibe or a welcoming place. It’s a shame as I seen they have some nice reviews here: maybe they were having an off day.”
- Google user
“Super grateful to Patricia who was amazing on our visit last night. The restaurant was full to the brim and she squeezed us in by letting us grab a seat at the bar and order food. Even with being so we received such a great service for a number of the team over the evening and Patricia even checked in to make sure we was comfortable where we were sitting, she even offered to move us as soon as she could but we were more than comfortable where we were. Super grateful for another lovely dinner at Bella Italia ❤️”
- Google user
“had a great time with my family. i ordered the signature carbonara which had pork belly on top with parmesan sprinkled. the pork belly was delicious it literally melted in my mouth it was perfectly cooked, the bacon was great and you can’t go wrong with the creamy carbonara sauce!! we had our food served in record time even for a busy night which i was pleased with. the staff were very friendly. 10/10”
Highlights
“Casual restaurant serving Italian pasta, pizza & grill dishes, with a special children's menu.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeout
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Offerings· 12
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Braille menu
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 6
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Highlights· 3
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near Bella Italia - Basildon
- Essex BBQ4.51780.7 mi£10–20Vegetarian optionsGood for kidsReservations
generous portions, chicken shawarma, chilli and garlic sauce
- Beauvoir Arms4.44864 mi
steak cooked wrong, scallops starter, duck main
- Wing Hing Chinese4.2514 mi
special fried rice, cash only, food arrives hot
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Italia - BasildonOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.11,524 | — | £20–30 | spaghetti bolognese, signature carbonara with pork belly, £5 menu |
| Essex BBQVegetarian options · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.5178 | 0.7 mi | £10–20 | generous portions, chicken shawarma, chilli and garlic sauce |
| Beauvoir Arms | 4.4486 | 4 mi | — | steak cooked wrong, scallops starter, duck main |
| Wing Hing Chinese | 4.251 | 4 mi | — | special fried rice, cash only, food arrives hot |
The 3 nearest restaurants by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.




