Bella Italia Irving Street in City of London

Over an hour wait for small dishes that were probably the worst pasta dishes I've ever had. The price does not justify the quality and certainly not the quantity.The vegetarian pasta smelled like meat and the tortellini had a weird texture. We left as hungry as we came, probably more so due to the wait.

Lovely restaurant in the middle of London. I had gambriano pasta and it was very delicious, also sweet potato ia 😋 . Need reservations becz it's very busy. I did reserve online and had my table ready on time

Management was very dodgy. With a restaurant half full we sat down to get some desserts after a meal elsewhere. We were told we had to order drinks otherwise spending £20-25 on desserts between four of us wasn’t justified for them. Seemed like a dodgy markup for no reason other than to con tourists out for more expenditure. I happily obliged and added a few drinks on but let them know I would be utilising a student/NHS discount code that was valid. Management looked hilarious trying to come up with a smart response but proceeded to say a food discount did not apply to dessert. Corporate has emailed otherwise and will be investigating. Popped across the road for crepes and ice cream for much better honest service.

What a great little Italian restaurant. The staff were so friendly and attentive. The menu choice was great and food delicious. For central London it was also very reasonably priced. Thank you to all the staff.

Super fast even when It was so Full,the food came quickly.Super delicious. They always ask for allergies, which is awesome. Iasmin was great! I will Come back!

We hadn’t booked, but staff accommodated us and found us a table, for our pre-show meal. Service was brilliant. Staff attentive even though the restaurant was full. Decor was relaxing, a real cosy Italian feel to the place. Our drinks then food arrived quickly. It was hot and cooked perfectly. Our waitress was welcoming and friendly. Definitely eat here again when next in London.

Great food...... Amazing service...... Comfortable and warm inside!I'd love to come back here with my Niece again and enjoy even more of the items on the menu!The lady serving us was so professional and made us both feel great being there!!

We left the Garrick Theatre looking for the Italian Restaurant where we had booked a table and unwittingly entered Bella Italia by mistake! On entering Taoufik, the manager, greeted us warmly and showed us to a table. We were the only customers at 5pm but within an hour it was very busy. Baba the waiter was super efficient , nothing was too much trouble. Great pasta dishes, generous portions and can certainly recommend!

Amazing post theatre meal!Iasmin was running around managing the restaurant incredibly. So busy yet like a swan not showing he was rushed! Food was beautiful and price was really good for London! Thankyou for a yum meal!

We tracked down from Argyll street BI (which google said was open but it doesn’t exist!) to Leicester Square who would not sit us because they were taking a delivery in the middle of lunch hour (good business sense!) to this little BI on the corner near now closed Portrait Gallery ( this outlet was also supposed to take a delivery but agreed to accommodate our party). We appreciated their flexibility and sat outside, it was mid week and not busy as there are very few tourists around still. The food arrived quickly, despite them warning us of delays- it was a pleasant surprise. We had pasta dishes all round: Bolognese, lasagna, creamy mushroom and duck ragu. My family wolfed theirs and didn’t complain, washing it down with an ok-ish Moltepulciano. For me, duck pasta was a little on the cold side. But tasty nonetheless. The portions are not huge. The native Italian waiter called Fabiano made up for the food with his banter and lifted our tired spirits. Would probably not come back unless I am starving and nothing else is open.