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Leicester
Bella Italia - Leicester

Bella Italia offers a wide range of delicious Italian-inspired food in a homely atmosphere. The two Leicester restaurants are ideal for taking the weight off after a day of shopping, and bring a little taste of Italy into bustling city life.

The menu includes a wide selection of starters, including formaggio fritta – mozzarella, fontina and Parmesan cheese in breadcrumbs, baked in the oven until melted and served with a sweet red onion marmellata, and antipasto misto – a selection of cured regional Italian meats served with ciabatta bread, olives and rocket.

Main courses include favourites and new twists: the pizzas are thin and crispy, penne fresco teams goat’s cheese with fresh cherry tomatoes, spinach and toasted pine nuts, and classics, such as the carbonara are all present. The griglia section offers char-grilled sirloin or rib-eye steaks and the pollo alla griglia – char-grilled chicken breast with a dolcelatte, white wine and cream sauce, served with diced herb potatoes, garlic mushrooms and rocket salad. Desserts continue in the traditional vein, with the Tiramisu particularly recommended, along with banoffee Italiano – an Italian twist to this favourite dessert.

Bella Italia is family-friendly, with the Menu Bambino offering a main course, dessert and drink for a set price. The children also get a fun pack with a colouring book, crayons and funky toy. The main menu is also reasonably priced, with most starters between £3 and £5 and mains and specials from £5 to £10.

The restaurants are true to their Italian roots; poster prints and paintings hang everywhere, and the pace is truly relaxed. Bella Italia is wonderful for a hassle-free meal and caters for all types of diners, from business people and shoppers to those seeking a special romantic supper.

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