
Bella Italia - Leicester Meridian
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About Bella Italia - Leicester Meridian
Bella Italia - Leicester Meridian is a casual Italian restaurant in Leicester, found at Unit 2. The menu covers pasta, pizza and grill dishes, with a calzone and salads alongside the pizzas. A braille menu is available, so guests who read braille can go through the dishes on their own. Seating includes booths as well as regular tables. Tables can be booked, and walk-ins are seated too. Passionfruit drinks appear on the drinks list, and an ice cream dessert topped with Oreos and Smarties covers the sweet end of the menu.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- 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 kids' menu portions, ice cream dessert, calzone and passionfruit drinks.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention kids' menu portions, ice cream dessert, calzone and passionfruit drinks.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the waiting staff, describing servers as friendly, warm, and welcoming. One regular says they always remember her son's order, and another notes a server checked in partway through the meal. A diner with a nut allergy says the food was prepped accordingly, and another says a fussy pizza and salad order with caesar dressing is never too much trouble. On the food, the calzone, the starters, and the passionfruit drinks are named, along with ice cream topped with Oreos and Smarties and a generous kids' menu. One reviewer found the portions small at first but surprisingly filling. The one criticism comes from a family who felt the sweet sauce on the pizza, alongside caramelized onions, was far too sweet and spoiled the flavor for them. Others mention a quiet, clean room, easy wheelchair access, and a waitress who came to the door to hold it wide. One birthday table received a free brownie after a mix-up, then a big ice cream with a sparkle candle and a rendition of happy birthday.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the waiting staff, describing servers as friendly, warm, and welcoming. One regular says they always remember her son's order, and another notes a server checked in partway through the meal. A diner with a nut allergy says the food was prepped accordingly, and another says a fussy pizza and salad order with caesar dressing is never too much trouble. On the food, the calzone, the starters, and the passionfruit drinks are named, along with ice cream topped with Oreos and Smarties and a generous kids' menu. One reviewer found the portions small at first but surprisingly filling. The one criticism comes from a family who felt the sweet sauce on the pizza, alongside caramelized onions, was far too sweet and spoiled the flavor for them. Others mention a quiet, clean room, easy wheelchair access, and a waitress who came to the door to hold it wide. One birthday table received a free brownie after a mix-up, then a big ice cream with a sparkle candle and a rendition of happy birthday.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Had a wonderful dining experience here! The food was delicious, but what truly made the evening special was the exceptional service. Maja was the young lady serving us who is incredibly warm and hardworking. She had been making sure we were well taken care of with a constant smile. Excellent hospitality, will definitely be coming back!”
- Google user
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Had a lovely experience at Bella Italia and I just wanted to give a special mention to Charmaine , who was an amazing waitress. She was so friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout our visit. She made sure we had everything we needed, checked in on us regularly, and really made the whole experience feel enjoyable and relaxed. The food was great, but Charmaine excellent customer service definitely stood out and made our visit even better. She was professional, polite, and had such a positive attitude. Thank you, Charmaine, we’ll definitely be coming back! 😊”
- Google user
“We just wrapped up family dinner at Bella Italia, and I’ve got some thoughts. Honestly, the staff completely stole the show. They were incredibly friendly, respectful, and genuinely cared about making sure we had a good time. Plus, if you have children, their kids' menu is fantastic and has great options. As for the food, it was mostly amazing. The starters were delicious, the calzone was cooked beautifully, and the passionfruit drinks were spot on. Even the desserts, ice cream topped with Oreos and Smarties, were a massive hit. The only downside for us came down to personal taste. We really don't like caramelized onions, and unfortunately, the sweet sauce on the pizza totally ruined the flavor for us. It was just way too sweet. The takeaway? Everything else was excellent. Next time, we'll just ask them to skip the sweet sauce and stick to a traditional savory base!”
- Google user
“We always have a fantastic experience at Bella Italia Leicester Meridian! A special thank you to Sarah, Ella, Tyler, and Gabbi, who consistently go above and beyond to make every visit special. They always remember my son's order, which means so much to us and really shows the personal care and attention they give their customers. The service is always warm, friendly, and welcoming, and they make us feel like valued regulars every time we visit. It's staff like Sarah, Ella, Tyler, and Gabbi that keep us coming back. Thank you all for your amazing service we're already looking forward to our next visit!”
- Google user
“We normally book Bella Italia, but on this occasion we dropped in on the off chance & we were greeted with friendly smiling staff, we were seated in a booth, which is more private than a normal table & our server was Tyler, he again is very friendly & chatty. Me & my husband both ordered a light option of pizza & salad, I’m a bit fussy & always ask for lettuce, cucumber & tomatoes & I added ceasar dressing, which is never too much trouble for them, the food arrived hot & was delicious. Thank you Tyler, you as well as all the other staff at Leicester Meridian are all great.”
Highlights
“Casual restaurant serving Italian pasta, pizza & grill dishes, with a special children's menu.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
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
- Dining options· 7
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Highlights· 3
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Restaurants near Bella Italia - Leicester Meridian
- Gilly's Sandwich Bar4.83400.7 miOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsGood for kids
breakfast, bacon sandwich or cob, waffles and pancakes
- Fattoush Urban Lebanese4.67851.2 mi
beef bowl, chicken wrap, hummus of the week
- Zizzi - Leicester Fosse Park4.71,6791.2 mi
chorizo carbonara, rustica pizza, gelato
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Italia - Leicester MeridianOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.41,989 | — | kids' menu portions, ice cream dessert, calzone |
| Gilly's Sandwich BarOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.8340 | 0.7 mi | breakfast, bacon sandwich or cob, waffles and pancakes |
| Fattoush Urban Lebanese | 4.6785 | 1.2 mi | beef bowl, chicken wrap, hummus of the week |
| Zizzi - Leicester Fosse Park | 4.71,679 | 1.2 mi | chorizo carbonara, rustica pizza, gelato |
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