
Bella Italia - Exeter
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About Bella Italia - Exeter
Bella Italia is an Italian restaurant at 92 Queen St in Exeter, open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu covers pasta, pizza and grills, with the Ultimate Calzone among the dishes ordered. Vegetarian options include the mushroom risotto and the Vegetarian Pizza. Waiters provide table service, and the team knows its way around gluten free dishes and allergy questions. A braille menu is available for guests who read braille. Tables can be booked, including for larger groups. Deals run through the app, and student deals and Clubcard vouchers are accepted.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention vegetarian options, signature carbonara, ultimate calzone and app and student deals.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention vegetarian options, signature carbonara, ultimate calzone and app and student deals.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly, attentive table service, with one waiter repeatedly credited for patient menu guidance and for making visits pleasing. Another party praised the hosts who handled a birthday table of nine. The food earns its own praise. Diners name the Ultimate Calzone, the signature carbonara, a mushroom risotto and a Vegetarian Pizza, and one calls the pasta the most delicious in town. Several point to the vegetarian options, and others note staff who were knowledgeable about gluten free dishes and allergies. A few mention quick delivery of food, good portion sizes and clean tables and floor, along with student deals and app deals. The complaints are minor. One party arrived to find the booking had been made for another date but was fitted in, and another noticed equipment issues that did not affect the visit. One reviewer recalls the waiter running down the street to hand back forgotten earphones.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly, attentive table service, with one waiter repeatedly credited for patient menu guidance and for making visits pleasing. Another party praised the hosts who handled a birthday table of nine. The food earns its own praise. Diners name the Ultimate Calzone, the signature carbonara, a mushroom risotto and a Vegetarian Pizza, and one calls the pasta the most delicious in town. Several point to the vegetarian options, and others note staff who were knowledgeable about gluten free dishes and allergies. A few mention quick delivery of food, good portion sizes and clean tables and floor, along with student deals and app deals. The complaints are minor. One party arrived to find the booking had been made for another date but was fitted in, and another noticed equipment issues that did not affect the visit. One reviewer recalls the waiter running down the street to hand back forgotten earphones.
Featured reviews
- Abi Scott
“Great food, atmosphere and amazing service from Iain! Had a great meal. Amazing student deals would recommend. Good veggie options and #allergyaware”
- Annette Fennell
“We booked a table for 9 of us for a birthday meal for my 2 teenage nephews 31/05/2026. The service was absolutely excellent from Iain, Ciara and Ruben. Really friendly and attentive, nothing was too much bother. The food was really tasty and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Thank you so much for making it a great celebration. We will be back ☺️”
- Emily Strawbridge
“Really quick service, food was quick to arrive and really tasty. Service was very friendly and attentive. Iain was our waiter and made our visit really pleasing. Would come back soon. Ordered starters, mains and a side to share as we had Clubcard vouchers to use, so only spent £15 on drinks.”
- Priyanka
“Went for lunch the other day and had a great experience. Ian, our waiter was amazing and so was all the other staff! Ian was very welcoming and super friendly towards us. At the end I had forgotten my earphones and he had ran down the street to give them back to me! Super lovely staff, food and place. 😊”
- Osamwonyi Otabor
“My wife and I had a lovely meal. I ordered the Ultimate Calzone — easily one of the best I’ve had in a long time, especially compared to Prezzo. My wife had a pasta dish, the signature carbonara which she thoroughly enjoyed as well. Iain and Ciara were excellent hosts, delivering top-quality service throughout. It was a real pleasure dining here today.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Youll find our stunning Exeter Italian restaurant in the heart of the city, just opposite the Guild Hall shopping centre Guild Hall Shopping Centre. Pop in after a movie at the ODEON for a piping hot bowl of pasta, a crusty classic pizza or one of our delicious grills. Theres something for everyone (including some really tasty treats!) and our friendly staff will make you feel just like one of the famiglia. Dine al fresco with us, were open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a menu full of tasty Italian dishes made with ingredients crafted with Italian family tradition.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Offerings· 12
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Braille menu
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Dining options· 5
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Highlights· 3
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Romantic
- Crowd· 4
- College students
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Parking· 1
- Paid street parking
Location
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- Al-Farid4.61,3890.1 mi
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- Babylon4.91,1670.2 mi£10–20
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Italia - ExeterVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.52,216 | — | £10–20 | vegetarian options, signature carbonara, ultimate calzone |
| The Botanist Exeter | 4.1833 | 0 mi | £20–30 | halloumi hanging kebab, live music, pork belly bites |
| Al-Farid | 4.61,389 | 0.1 mi | — | lamb tagine, veggie mezze platter, vegetarian and vegan options |
| Babylon | 4.91,167 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | complimentary lentil soup, mixed kuzi, lamb chops and ribs |
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