Bela's House - Portuguese and Italian restaurant
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About Bela's House - Portuguese and Italian restaurant
Bela's House is a Portuguese and Italian restaurant on Westgate in Grantham, set in a tiny room run by the woman who owns it. The menu draws on home-cooked Portuguese cooking and Italian staples, with pasta and pizza made from a homemade base. Plates range from octopus and a Porto-style sandwich to panna cotta, and meals begin with bread and olives. The kitchen pairs Portuguese dishes with Italian options under one roof, keeping the offering concise in the small dining room. Walk-ins are welcome, and the counter takes orders throughout service.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Paid parking lot · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
80 dishes · mains £3–25- Bread And Olive Oil£2.50
- Calamari Fritti£7.95
- Marinated Mixed Olives£2.50
- Mussels Alla Paesana£8.95
- Soup Of The Day£4.50
- Creamy Garlic Mushroom£5.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention authentic italian food, homemade pasta, octopus dish and panna cotta.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention authentic italian food, homemade pasta, octopus dish and panna cotta.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers single out the home-style cooking and the friendly welcome as the main draw. Several mention the pasta, pizza with a homemade base, olives, octopus, and panna cotta by name, and repeat visitors describe the food as fresh and authentic. One late-lunch visitor praised the Porto style sandwich, and delivery customers report the same standard arrives at home.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers single out the home-style cooking and the friendly welcome as the main draw. Several mention the pasta, pizza with a homemade base, olives, octopus, and panna cotta by name, and repeat visitors describe the food as fresh and authentic. One late-lunch visitor praised the Porto style sandwich, and delivery customers report the same standard arrives at home.
Featured reviews
- Emily Hurst
“Beautiful little place. We called in for a late lunch and had the most wonderful food. Authentic, freshly cooked and the lady who owns the place is fabulous. HIGHLY recommended local restaurant”
- Tom Harrison
“Lovely little place, the Porto style sandwich was very nice!”
- Sarah Fenna
“Exceptional authentic food and atmosphere - Bella is so friendly and her cooking is superb ! Thank you we loved meeting you and will be back soon that’s for sure xxxx a hidden gem without a doubt !”
- Pavel Prosyankin
“What a great little gem of a restaurant! Their octopus is amazing and their panna cotta is so delicious. A lovely lady is in charge of this tiny place. Definitely recommend!”
- Chloe Young
“Our second time getting a delivery and the food and service is amazing! Will definitely be regular customers 😊”
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Vegetarian options
- Alcohol
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Dining options· 4
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Offerings· 3
- Hard liquor
- Small plates
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Parking· 2
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
Restaurants near Bela's House - Portuguese and Italian restaurant
- Take Italy Bistrot4.81410 mi£10–40Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
marinara pizza, green pasta, homemade italian food
- Everest Inn Grantham4.65700.1 mi£20–30Vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
vegetarian dishes, gurkhali salmon tikka, everest chilli paneer
- Cinco Lounge4.31,0490.1 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
vegan and tapas options, halloumi burger, fried chicken side
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bela's House - Portuguese and Italian restaurantVegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.9107 | — | £20–30 | authentic italian food, homemade pasta, octopus dish |
| Take Italy BistrotOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.8141 | 0 mi | £10–40 | marinara pizza, green pasta, homemade italian food |
| Everest Inn GranthamVegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.6570 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | vegetarian dishes, gurkhali salmon tikka, everest chilli paneer |
| Cinco LoungeOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.31,049 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | vegan and tapas options, halloumi burger, fried chicken side |
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