
Bell e Buon
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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
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available
Menu & Prices
6 dishes- Lasagna
- Pistachio
- Espresso
- Cold Brew
- Sausage Egg N Bacon
- Rigatoni
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pizza, paninis, cannoli and almond croissant.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pizza, paninis, cannoli and almond croissant.
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.
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
Show more amenities
- 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
Location
Italian restaurants near Bell e Buon
- 1771 Swalwell4.54365.2 mi away£10–20
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- Sorella Sorella4.71,3166.9 mi away
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- Marco Polo4.49487.5 mi away
pre-theatre set menu, beef ragu pasta, pizza
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell e Buon | 4.988 | — | £10–20 | pizza, paninis, cannoli |
| 1771 Swalwell | 4.5436 | 5.2 mi away | £10–20 | spicy meatballs, homemade fishcakes, pornstar martini |
| Sorella Sorella | 4.71,316 | 6.9 mi away | — | sunday lunch, cocktails, cheesy garlic bread |
| Marco Polo | 4.4948 | 7.5 mi away | — | pre-theatre set menu, beef ragu pasta, pizza |
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