Bella Vista Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "Everyone was professional and lovely."
• "The waiters are polite and attentive."
• "Excellent service, was made to feel at home."
• "The staff were quick, kind, very polite."
• "The service was very attentive though we were never crowded by our waitress which is always nice!"
• "Staff friendly and helpful."
• "We were seated swiftly by a friendly waitress."

Cons:

• "Service was dreadful. We sat right in the main walk-way of the restaurant but it was as if every waiter/waitress was trying not to make eye contact when we wanted something."
• "We’ve been served by a lady called Patricia who didn’t bother to help me decide what to order."
• "The service from those cool ladies in black was terrible."
• "Also there are a lot of waiters/waitresses lingering around and you feel a bit harassed to order quick."
• "Service was a little stern and we didn't get a smile from anyone which was a bit of a dampener."
• "The service there is very bad, they are rude!"
• "The waiters were really friendly but the service was a bit disorganised and the food slow to arrive."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was good overall, but served too cold."
• "Lasagne were cooked to perfection."
• "Food came out quick! And it tasted amazing!"
• "Food was very tasty, wine quality was very good."
• "Food and service spot on."
• "The food was superb and authentic."
• "The food tasted very good."

Cons:

• "They served me supermarket filled pasta."
• "The ice cream scoop that came along was however very bland."
• "The BBQ pizza was bad because it was salty and sour with too much sauce on the top."
• "The lasagne seemed to be heated up and the pasta was bland."
• "served seafood risotto with half of the mussels not opened thought this was dangerous."
• "The pizzas are more English standard rather than Italian Standard unfortunately in my opinion."
• "Tiramisu was one of the worst I've had. It was pure whipped cream with artificial flavouring hints."

Atmosphere & Location

Pros:

• "A little gem by the river, indoor or outdoor, what a fantastic atmosphere."
• "Decorated with simple yet unique Italian flair, and plenty of seats inside and on the terrace overlooking the river."
• "If you seat outside in the balcony is like you are somewhere else not in Bristol."
• "All in all, the place is perfect for a romantic night and I would recommend a table on the balcony to enjoy the view of Castle Park and the Avon when the sun is setting."
• "Dined on a Saturday evening with a lively atmosphere accompanied by scenic views over the harbour."
• "Beautiful location with a lovely bustling atmosphere."
• "Very nice atmosphere with great views over the river."

Cons:

• "The place was completely dead inside."
• "Unfortunately there was no space if you didn’t order table outside."
• "Heard the staff speaking rudely about me and my partner."
• "Parking is an issue but there are loads of NCP."
• "The fake plants made it feel a bit naff considering the £17 per dish."
• "Although it was busy, it wasn't oppressively noisy, thanks to lots of soft furnishings and plants."
• "The outside terrace is cozy with a nice view and a heater that keeps you warm."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "The food was lovely, we had three courses with a bottle of wine, which came to around £45 each, which we considered great value for the food and service."
• "Reasonable price. Good and plenty of options on Salad Bar."
• "Superb value for money!"
• "Great Food and excellent Value."
• "EXCELLENT value for money, I ordered a margherita pizza, was only 5 bucks, way better than any other pizza chain in the U.k."
• "Food was very fresh and full of flavour, good portions & reasonably priced."
• "Great vegetarian pizza, generous with topics, and excellent value for money."

Cons:

• "Totally embrace subpar food for a reasonable price but the value for money is not there."
• "Considering the price, the portion size was slightly less."
• "Menu given to us at the restaurant had the same menu priced at £8.95 - almost 20% higher."
• "For £8 you'd expect a better quality."
• "Prices are a bit high considering the amount of food you get and some of the recipes they prepare they're not strictly made the Italian way."
• "Also not the best value for money as prices are a bit high."
• "The portion size was slightly less."