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Bell e Buon — Italian restaurants in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Bell e Buon

Coffee shopNewcastle Upon Tyne

4.9 out of 5 stars4.9(88 reviews)

Quick info

+44 1661 854325
3 Taberna Cl, Heddon-on-the-Wall, Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 0BW, United Kingdom
£10–20 · Reported by 56 people

About Bell e Buon

Bell e Buon works as an Italian restaurant, coffee shop and Italian food shop on Taberna Cl in Newcastle Upon Tyne, shifting through the day. Mornings and afternoons cover breakfast, panini including a salsiccia version, coffee and sweet things like cannoli and almond croissants, while the evening turns to pizza, pasta and gnocchi, with lasagna and gnocchi Sorrentina among the plates and a gluten-free gnocchi option for anyone avoiding wheat. The chef, who comes from Napoli, cooks homemade traditional Italian dishes, and waitresses take orders at the table. Reservations are recommended for an evening meal. The kitchen also packs food for takeaway and delivery for anyone eating at home, and high chairs are on hand for families with young children. A step-free entrance means visitors with mobility needs can get in without stairs. The doors open Tuesday to Saturday, with Mondays and Sundays closed.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs available

Menu & Prices

6 dishes
  • Lasagna
  • Pistachio
  • Espresso
  • Cold Brew
  • Sausage Egg N Bacon
  • Rigatoni
See full menu & prices →

Reviews

4.9/5
88 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention pizza, paninis, cannoli and almond croissant.

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Customer Review Summary

Pizza is what brings people back, described by one couple as among the best they had ever had after they learned the chef came from Naples and booked an evening table on the strength of it, with others singling out the ortolana, its roasted peppers, aubergine and courgette, and praising generous portions and wine by the glass. Close behind is the coffee, called exceptional and beautiful alongside a breakfast barm and an almond croissant. Also named: the lasagna, gluten free gnocchi Sorrentina, a salsiccia panini and a bruschetta special, plus cannoli one reviewer rates the best they have had. The clearest complaint runs the other way on the paninis, one diner finding them palm sized, soggy and tasteless and not authentic, while another was let down by poor quality margarine served with the croissant. Several remark on how quiet the place was, one on a Tuesday lunchtime, and on servers who went above and beyond without making them feel rushed while they lingered over a chat.

Featured reviews

  • Kevin Bourassa
    “Great pizzas and good service. Wine by the glass. Generous portions, we loved it.”
  • Pauline Davidson
    “I’m a regular here, taking my granddaughter for tea straight from school and a couple of celebration nights. It’s great for a family gathering. …”
  • brad Rainey
    “Great food and the two waitresses were very helpful, we were recommended by a friend and it didn’t disappoint”
  • Da Dollar
    “We tried the paninis here and were really disappointed - they were very small, size of a palm, one was soggy, and overall pretty tasteless. For the price, it just didn’t feel worth it. We love Italian food, but this didn’t feel authentic …”
  • Jane Robison
    “This really is a hidden gem. Real, authentic Italian, from the decor, music, ingredients and owner/chef. I had the tastiest, freshest salccicia pannini and my husband the bruscchetta special. Both were absolutely delicious. I can't understand why the place was so quiet on a Tuesday lunchtime.”

Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Closed

Highlights

  • Serves great coffee
  • Serves great dessert
  • Has great wine list
  • Popular for popular for breakfast
  • Popular for popular for lunch
  • Popular for popular for dinner

Amenities

  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers takeaway
  • Serves dine-in
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  • Good for kids
  • Serves alcohol
  • Casual
  • Offers kerbside pickup
  • On-site services available
  • Serves beer
Dining options· 6
  • Serves breakfast
  • Serves lunch
  • Serves dinner
  • Serves dessert
  • Has seating
  • Has table service
Crowd· 1
  • Good for groups
Parking· 2
  • Free parking lot
  • Plenty of parking
Planning· 1
  • Dinner reservations recommended
Offerings· 5
  • Serves coffee
  • Quick bite
  • Serves small plates
  • Serves spirits
  • Serves wine
Atmosphere· 3
  • Cosy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
Accessibility· 1
  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Highlights· 3
  • Serves great coffee
  • Serves great dessert
  • Has great wine list
Popular for· 4
  • Popular for breakfast
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Good for solo dining
Facilities· 1
  • Has toilet
Family-friendly· 1
  • High chairs available

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