Bella Cosi - Chermside

Friendly service albeit slow. I found it overpriced for what it was. I ordered the antipasto and the first annoying issue was that they brought it over in a 'la... read more Friendly service albeit slow. I found it overpriced for what it was. I ordered the antipasto and the first annoying issue was that they brought it over in a 'latest trendy' butcher's block which made it very difficult to eat from. The wooden block was at least one inch thick and because antipasto is by nature "oily' it makes it difficult to eat without struggling to keep the slippery food on top of the block. The olives (one of them which endest up on the floor), were not pitted, therefore you were force to eat it with your hands. Pleeease! olives with pits belong in a Pub. The bacon (or ham), looked like it was the left-over from breakfast. It was burned and tough as rubber. What an insult to someone's intelligent. I ended up leaving 80% of the antipasto. Not worth returning.

Perhaps it was the good reviews and my expectations were too high. Everything ordered was fine, staff and restaurant are pleasant, food is of good standard. But... read more Perhaps it was the good reviews and my expectations were too high. Everything ordered was fine, staff and restaurant are pleasant, food is of good standard. But I couldn't find anything specially good either. Entree of arancini and bruschetta were generous, better order just one to share. Bella Bugs and Penne Pollo were fine, but similar can be had at other family-style Italian restaurants. Panna Cotta finish was fine, but a little oversized. Left feeling there was nothing that made me feel in a hurry to return.

Absolutely fantastic food, the atmosphere was great and the ladies serving us were wonderful ???? will definitely be going back for round 2!!! read more Absolutely fantastic food, the atmosphere was great and the ladies serving us were wonderful ???? will definitely be going back for round 2!!!

Everything was pleasant. the waiting staff was good, with our 5yo son (who only wanted pure pasta). the entries were beautiful, the main thing were really very... read more Everything was pleasant. the waiting staff was good, with our 5yo son (who only wanted pure pasta). the entries were beautiful, the main thing were really very good gnocci. divided a bombe alaska for dessert (lol, not unusual after reading some reviews). a little theatre and. welcoming and very nice to eat. a school night for m

Have been to Bella Cosi a bunch of times and it never disappoints. The food is aaaamazing, from the starters to mains to dessert!! Always a pleasure to be serve... read more Have been to Bella Cosi a bunch of times and it never disappoints. The food is aaaamazing, from the starters to mains to dessert!! Always a pleasure to be served by waiter Patrick (has served us the past couple of times we’ve been) and he’s...always so friendly, accommodating and so informative about the menu. We’ll be back 200