Bella Italia - Basildon

(61 Reviews)

Unit 2 Festival Way Basildon, Essex, East of England, SS14 3WB

Italian

Average

Main course: £8

Food spend: £20

Bringing irresistible Italian flavours to Festival Leisure Park, Bella Italia Basildon treats diners to a great selection of recipes from the Mediterranean. This colourful eatery boasts a stunning rainbow bar, snug leather booths for family meals, and an al fresco seating area to enjoy any passing sunshine.

With authentic Italian ingredients sourced from real Italian-family producers, the Bella Italia menu is filled with dishes to suit every appetite. Enjoy a delicious pizza, hand-stretched for a thin & crispy base, or one of their many pasta dishes, with fresh pasta produced by the Gaetarelli family near Lake Garda, and lasagne made in-house every day to a traditional Italian family recipe. The menu also features a selection of fresh salads, tasty Italian classics & family favourites from the grill.

Enjoy a complementing glass from Bella Italia’s extensive wine list, or celebrate something special with a glass of Prosecco or a signature Italian cocktail, like the classic Aperol Spritz. Kids can also enjoy a tasty Italian feast from the kids menu at Bella Italia restaurant in Basildon, with a trip to the gelato cart offering the perfect ending to any meal.

A popular spot for visitors to the nearby cinema and bowling alley, Bella Italia Basildon is a 7-minute drive from Basildon Rail Station.

3.4

(based on 61 reviews)

75%
of diners recommend this restaurant

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afternoon tea (3)
al fresco (5)
breakfast (5)
business (7)
child friendly (20)
dinner (40)
entertainment (3)
large parties (14)
lunch (24)
private dining (4)
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By Katy C from Leigh on sea

25 January 2020

Fast, efficient, friendly service. Lovely, hot food and great quality.
By Karen D from Benfleet

26 January 2019

Great food, unfortunately not good service. Had to wait too long for drinks and food.
By Sheila G from Basildon

14 November 2018

Good Food Good Service
By Graham H from Basildon

26 August 2018

Breakfast treat with the family. Couldn't fault it for service, food & value. Made to feel very well looked after, nothing too much trouble to make your visit more enjoyable. Thank you.
By Dawn W from Basildon, Essex

28 April 2018

The seating was dirty. The service was slow. I had booked the £12.99 for 2 courses set menu, but was just given the normal menus and had to ask for the set menu, although the first waiter didn’t understand what I was saying and had to call over a waitress. The waiter seemed slightly put out whenever we asked for anying such as cutlery! It was very busy in there and maybe they just didn’t have enough staff to cope? The food was ok, nothing special mind. The risotto was made using white rice and not risotto rice so a completely different texture to what you’d expect when you order risotto.
By Joy C from Basildon

6 March 2018

Our meal was very good cooked just right staff lovely.
By David C from Wickford

4 March 2018

Very disappointed with service. 20 minutes wait to order a drink and although the waiting staff tried hard, there was insufficient of them.
By Nathan H from Taunton

22 February 2018

Waitress tried to overcharge me for a extra beer. When i questioned it she didn't apologise just reissued the bill. This is quite common when dining on a company credit card. Also she kept touching my arm and shoulder which was most annoying.
By Graham H from Basildon

15 February 2018

Calamari was excellent as always. Everybody enjoyed their mains from steak to ravioli all served beautifully & hot. Staff were attentive and friendly. Management excellent also.
By Jane S from Basildon

22 January 2018

Service was much better this time food was hot and enjoyable