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Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 5137 reviews

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5.0 ★ from 63 reviews
Joshuah
27.12.2017 - 12:14

My new favorite neighborhood spotBut be prepared to open your wallet , but it's worth it! Went here on a Friday night it was a lively scene.

Trevor
18.08.2020 - 23:30

Great meal can’t beat the hospitality and atmosphere. The veal p,pasta and fish all were great. The wine was perfectly matched and our large group had an excell...

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Ricardo
18.08.2020 - 23:30

I have only been to Bella Blu for lunch meetings. Excellent food and service, great environment

Paolo
18.08.2020 - 23:30

Excellent meal. Huge menu full of so many great choices. We had the frisée and Gorgonzola salad, artichoke ravioli and veal ravioli

Ludovic
18.08.2020 - 23:30

Service is great. Menu is amazing. Food is fab. Love this place. Tables are very tight though so be prepared to be tempted by dining neighbors food when it come...

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Bella Blu is a beloved neighborhood restaurant that has been a favorite for many years, consistently serving up delicious Italian food and providing a warm and inviting dining experience. While the noise level and tight tables may be a drawback for some, the menu is amazing, the food is fabulous, and the service is top-notch. The wait staff is friendly and attentive, with the exception of a few negative experiences reported. Overall, Bella Blu remains a popular choice for those looking for great Italian cuisine in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.

Opentable
4.6 ★ from 94 reviews
Anonymous
03.02.2024 - 06:25

Consistently my favorite Italian restaurant in nyc. Service and food is always AMAZING and such great atmosphere!!

Anonymous
03.02.2024 - 06:25

Last minute reservation. Everything about this place is FABULOUS! We will be back.

HeleneT
24.07.2024 - 04:41

Excellent for Sunday brunch. Excellent choices and reasonably priced.

SKaye
24.07.2024 - 04:41

Nice Ambiance and good food but not great, a little too expensive for what it is.

hollygee
24.07.2024 - 04:41

Fresh, robust, delicious. Classic Italian and Italian adjacent food, well-seasoned and perfectly cooked. Whether the beet salad, pizza bread or pistachio ricott...

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Yelp
3.4 ★ from 307 reviews
Gabriella
26.06.2024 - 04:23

Short version: absolutely amazing food, and the service (from the server, not the support staff) was very bad. I was hesitating to write a bad review, but the s...

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Lisa
26.06.2024 - 04:23

While sitting at a table at lunch having lunch with my mother, I was verbally attacked and publicly shamed by a seemingly drunk guy seated at the bar and not on...

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Lika
26.06.2024 - 04:23

I was excited to dine at this fine restaurant after hearing so many rave reviews from friends and relatives, now can attest that it's as good or even better as...

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Zoë
26.06.2024 - 04:23

The Bronzino was AMAZING. It was soft and melted In my mouth! Definitely will be back for the fish!

Sandra
26.06.2024 - 04:23

Great drinks, service and brick oven pizza here! Dino the bartender was superb! He makes excellent drinks and he is one of the sweetest! The restaurant is very...

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Restaurantji
3.9 ★ from 320 reviews
GibsonS
18.08.2023 - 05:18

The staff was pushing to turn our table from the 20 minute mark of our dinner on. The food was quite good but we didn’t order many apps or big entrees. At the e...

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phisherman
18.08.2023 - 05:18

Great meal, great service, terrific but expensive wine list but really noisy due to seating for restaurant is next to busy bar at Dinner. Would recommend lunch...

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Claudia
18.08.2023 - 05:18

Stumbled across this restaurant on one of the steamiest Saturdays in the city. Loved the anchovie pie!The 4 stars is due to not being seated even though they on...

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Serena
18.08.2023 - 05:18

Honestly one of the best Italian restaurants in the east side. The food was cooked to perfection and was extremely delicious!! The service was excellent and the...

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FranG
18.08.2023 - 05:18

For the past 21 years, Bella Blu has been our neighborhood favorite for either lunch or dinner. If they were open for breakfast, we would be there! We have intr...

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Google
4.5 ★ from 429 reviews
Yaz
03.02.2024 - 06:25

My friend wanted to get a bite and do a quick little birthday dinner. We were looking for a place to eat and said walked into Bella Blu because it seemed relax...

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Alex
03.02.2024 - 06:25

Delicious Italian fare on the upper east side. Pasta and ravioli was fresh and very well prepared. We have the veal ravioli and the ricotta as well as the gnocc...

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Sara
03.02.2024 - 06:25

After an exhausting few days, I decided to treat myself. Fantastic experience and authentic Italian. Cannot recommend enough!

menah
03.02.2024 - 06:25

Best authentic Italian food, make sure you get the pizza.

Holly
03.02.2024 - 06:25

Yesterday, I called Bella Blu and ordered food over the phone. What can I say, I’m old school! Bella Blu is my favorite restaurant in the NYC because they have...

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Int Restaurants
4.1 ★ from 942 reviews
Oliver
28.07.2023 - 18:08

A warm and inviting experience. The waiters are always on it and as friendly as could be. I highly recommend the pasta Bolognese but the menu is full of many It...

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Tara
28.07.2023 - 18:08

This restaurant and the people who work there are amazing.. the food was the best Italian I've ever had.. service was Italian perfection.. well go back any time...

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Saul
28.07.2023 - 18:08

Very tasty, diverse Italian menu, nice specials, great outdoor seating on lex

Andrew
28.07.2023 - 18:08

Always a good sign when you’re greeted with “buena cera.” Authentic Italian at a reasonable price. Appetizers and soup were delicious. The tiramisu is a must. W...

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Dimi
28.07.2023 - 18:08

Love the ambiance of this place! Also the food was amazing and the service was excellent! Definitely coming back! I tried the zucchini flowers, they were except...

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Sirved
4.1 ★ from 1306 reviews
Menuwithprice
4.5 ★ from 430 reviews
Gastroranking-us
3.7 ★ from 1246 reviews

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