Restaurants

Bella Italia

14-16 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AF, GB

Rating: 4.2 ★ (2116 ratings)

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Generously topped classic pizzas with an unusual creamy base, delicious caramelised onions, and goats cheese offer intense flavours at Bella Italia on George Street. Piping hot portions of pasta, like a praised simple carbonara or a rich and smoky lentil Ragù, and mouth-watering grills are all packed with authentic Italian tastes and made with love. It's a popular spot, especially for families, with a special children's menu and sometimes 'Kids Eat for £1' offers, making it a good choice for a meal out with loved ones. Situated right in the middle of Oxford, it’s a bustling, bistro-type restaurant, often heaving with pre-theatre diners due to its prime location next to the New Theatre.

The atmosphere inside Bella Italia is often described as warm, inviting, and buzzing with a youthful yet cosy energy. Twinkling, welcoming design touches, like candles made from used wine bottles, set the stage for a tasty experience. Beyond the family appeal, it’s a convenient stop for moviegoers or weary shoppers needing a break, and with seating for 100 inside and another 40 outside, it can cater to many. The menu also thoughtfully includes vegan and gluten-free choices. Whether you're after a leisurely lunch, a quick pre-show bite, or a full dinner, the attentive staff aim to make everyone feel welcomed.

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Opening Hours

Monday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Contact

+44 1865 509729

Comments

Martin Penkov
20 Mar 2026
1.0 ★
What a disastrous experience... AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COST!!!.. Me and my girlfriend went there for a dinner and GOD was this baaad... Mozzarella sticks came with sweet chilli sous (god knows why) meet balls where the size of a popcorn and tasting terrible, probably because frozen... I had a pasta with shrimps which i nearly vomited after tasting .. My girlfriend ordered a lasagna (please look at photo) that lookS like a SOUP..... we couldn't wait for the desert and asked for a desert refund as we didn't want to get food poisoning.... NOT EVEN ONE ITALIAN PERSON WORKS THERE (that should say enough) .... Last but not least we were tricked by the 4.1 star reviews of 1700 people (likely ENGLISH) and let me tell you... DONT YOU EVER TRUST ENGLISH PEOPLE ABOUT FOOD....They are capable of eating dog food and give it a 5 star review... This is a nation that would rather eat fish and chips all day everyday but good food...
Its unbelievable how this people are able to disrespect themselves and continue eat dog food... The kind if people who will try to bake a cake with onions.... England is a terrible place for food lovers..... Service was good and lady was lovely, but she did agreed with us about the food.. ENGLISH PEOPLE ARE WELCOME... EVERYONE ELSE, PLEASE DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND AVOID... THANK ME LATER
Richard George
6 Feb 2026
5.0 ★
Jess was simply the best very friendly and gave us great food recommendations witch we had and did not regret it’s so refreshing to see a plaice getting it right thank you Jess and thank you Bella Italia
JC Oliverio
25 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
Food was amazing. The staff were very accommodating too. Although the serving of food took a bit of time (not that long), it was deffo worth the wait.
Annabelle Rose
23 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
What an incredible experience! We hadn’t booked, and came in for the special Bella day, they were so accommodating and gave us a table. The whole team were understanding with my allergies, (nuts & gluten) and there’s lots of gluten-free options which is amazing! Ella served us and the service and attention to detail was excellent, we will be back! It’s always a good feeling when your server is passionate and happy, it changes the whole experience. Thank you so much! X
Linda Wright
15 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
We were wanting supper before our Pretenders Concert and came here.
Our experience was so positive and our waitress Jess couldn't have done enough for us, she was really smiley and helpful.
The food was good, very tasty and we thought for what we had very reasonably priced.
We have now downloaded the App and will be definitely returning.

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