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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.
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...
read moreI have only been to Bella Blu for lunch meetings. Excellent food and service, great environment
Excellent meal. Huge menu full of so many great choices. We had the frisée and Gorgonzola salad, artichoke ravioli and veal ravioli
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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read moreBella 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.
Consistently my favorite Italian restaurant in nyc. Service and food is always AMAZING and such great atmosphere!!
Last minute reservation. Everything about this place is FABULOUS! We will be back.
Excellent for Sunday brunch. Excellent choices and reasonably priced.
Nice Ambiance and good food but not great, a little too expensive for what it is.
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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read moreShort 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...
read moreWhile 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...
read moreI 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...
read moreThe Bronzino was AMAZING. It was soft and melted In my mouth! Definitely will be back for the fish!
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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read moreThe 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...
read moreGreat 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...
read moreStumbled 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...
read moreHonestly 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...
read moreFor 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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read moreMy 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...
read moreDelicious 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...
read moreAfter an exhausting few days, I decided to treat myself. Fantastic experience and authentic Italian. Cannot recommend enough!
Best authentic Italian food, make sure you get the pizza.
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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read moreA 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...
read moreThis 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...
read moreVery tasty, diverse Italian menu, nice specials, great outdoor seating on lex
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...
read moreLove 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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