Belluci's - Phillip

I don't understand where these people below with the bad reviews have gone but it was definitely not woden Bellucis. Had a great time with good service and good... read more I don't understand where these people below with the bad reviews have gone but it was definitely not woden Bellucis. Had a great time with good service and good food!

Disgusting potato and leek soup, so salty we sent it back. Staff member taking our order was unwell and coughed and spluttered all over us without apologising.... read more Disgusting potato and leek soup, so salty we sent it back. Staff member taking our order was unwell and coughed and spluttered all over us without apologising. Penne overpriced and on asking was advised it came out of a packet as did most of the pasta except the gnocchi. Witnessed a staff making the pizza sneeze all over the kitchen. New female staff member appeared to not have been trained at all and was struggling, witnessed her trying to pour wine for patrons on next table with the lid on the bottle. Requested the affogato for desert and waited for some time for it to arrive only to be advised they had run out of Frangelico when I tried to cancel the order the staff repeatedly tried to persuade me to have the Baileys instead. On checking the bill we were charged $9 for bottled mineral water which we did not have. Was advised that the waitress was new and that this was the next tables order. Overall a very disappointing dining experience and completely unacceptable.

Average food at high prices. Great bistro environment and friendly service otherwise. Cuisine has Greek influence. read more Average food at high prices. Great bistro environment and friendly service otherwise. Cuisine has Greek influence.

I had lunch at this restaurant and despite the high number of customers, the service was quick and friendly. Overall, the food was good, but I noticed a few iss... read more I had lunch at this restaurant and despite the high number of customers, the service was quick and friendly. Overall, the food was good, but I noticed a few issues: 1. The risotto rice was overcooked; 2. The spaghetti was too soft and the bolognese sauce lacked aroma; 3. The pizza seemed disjointed, with each individual topping tasting separate; 4. The cucumbers in the salad did not seem very fresh, possibly prepared a day or two prior. Despite these issues, the restaurant is popular.

I recently dined at Belluci's in Manuka and had a positive experience. The portions were generous and the flavors were interesting. I appreciated the attention... read more I recently dined at Belluci's in Manuka and had a positive experience. The portions were generous and the flavors were interesting. I appreciated the attention to detail in the presentation of the food. However, some dishes seemed overcooked, possibly due to a busy night or a lack of finesse in the kitchen. The calamari was tough and the pasta seemed overdone. Despite this, the atmosphere was fantastic and the service was excellent. I would consider returning in the future, but I hope that there will be more focus on cooking times.