We opened on Main Street in 2004 and have cooked here ever since. Head chef Antonio's
menu changes with the seasons — house specialities and daily specials alongside the
pasta and pizza that regulars come back for.
Everything is made to order, from the ricotta bruschetta to the lobster ravioli. To go
alongside it, an extensive list including Amarone Classico and Soave Classico.
2004On Main Street
70+Dishes & specials
From the kitchen
Cooked to order, plated with care
Tagliatelle ScoglioCod, king prawns, squid, cherry tomatoes, white winePizza Bella VitaSan Daniele Parma ham, rocket, parmesan shavingsFianco di ManzoFlat iron steak, wild mushrooms, peppercorn creamCapesanteKing scallops on the half shell, homemade red pesto
“Anyone can follow a recipe. The art is in the moment you take it off the heat
— that is what you taste.”
Antonio · Head chef
Our menus
À la carte, Sunday lunch, and a set menu for parties
À la carte
Served Monday to Saturday evening, and Sunday evening.
Zuppa del Giorno , V
£6.95
Soup of the day.
Bruschetta Ricotta e Pomodoro , V
£6.95
Toasted homemade Italian bread topped with basil ricotta and chopped tomatoes, drizzled with basil oil.
Calamari Fritti con Salsa all'Aglio
£7.95
Deep fried squid rings with garlic mayonnaise and a wedge of lemon.
Insalata dell'Adriatico
£9.45
King prawns, squid, baby octopus, Greenland prawns, New Zealand mussel, olives and red peppers on mixed leaves with Marie Rose sauce.
Paté di Fegatini all'Umbra
£7.45
Homemade chicken liver paté with toasted Italian bread and a tangy apple, orange and cinnamon chutney.
Involtini di Asparagi , N
£8.45
Oven baked asparagus wrapped in mortadella, gratinated with breadcrumbs and parmesan.
Costicine di Maiale
£9.95
Pork spare ribs cooked and served in our own homemade barbecue sauce.
Polpette Salentine
£7.95
Homemade beef meatballs topped with mozzarella, baked in creamy tomato sauce and basil. Served with toasted Italian bread.
Caprino Impanato , V
£8.25
Deep fried breaded goat cheese with rocket leaves and a tangy apple, orange and cinnamon chutney.
Funghi all'Aglio e Prezzemolo , V
£7.45
Pan-fried mushrooms in white wine, olive oil, garlic, parsley and cream. Served with a garlic crouton.
Carpaccio di Manzo
£10.95
Marinated cured Angus beef fillet with rocket, parmesan shavings, toasted bread and tartufo oil.
Gamberoni allo Zafferano , S
£11.45
Pan-fried king prawns with garlic, saffron, spring onions, white wine, fresh chilli and butter.
Insalata Tricolore , V
£8.95
Buffalo mozzarella, beef tomato and avocado dressed with basil oil and sea salt.
Capesante con Pesto Rosso
£12.45
Pan-fried king scallops served on half shells with our homemade red pesto.
Tagliatelle Salmone e Spinaci , S
£16.95
Egg pasta ribbons with salmon, garlic, chilli, onions, spinach and a creamy white wine sauce.
Tagliatelle Campagnola , V
£15.95
Onions, garlic, cherry tomatoes, goat's cheese and asparagus, topped with parmesan shavings and beetroot.
Penne Boscaiola
£15.95
Chicken, button mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, parsley, tomato sauce and a splash of cream.
Linguine Arrabbiata , S
£15.95
Italian sausage, red onions, red pepper, fresh chilli and garlic in an Italian herb and tomato sauce.
Tagliatelle Scoglio , S
£18.45
Cod, king prawns, squid rings, cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic, white wine and tomato sauce.
Penne al Baccala
£17.45
Cod, Greenland prawns, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, parsley, capers and a creamy lemon butter sauce.
Linguine con Capesante
£17.95
Garlic, onions, basil, red pepper, lemon zest and white wine, topped with pan-fried king scallops.
Spaghetti con Gamberoni
£17.95
King prawns, salmon, garlic, parsley, spring onions and white wine.
Tortelloni d'Asparagi , V
£16.95
Ricotta, Grana Padano and asparagus parcels with mushrooms, onions, garlic, white wine, tomato sauce and cream.
Ravioli d'Aragosta
£18.45
Lobster ravioli with king prawns, garlic, mushrooms, parsley, butter and white wine.
Ravioli di Carne
£17.45
Homemade meat ravioli with ginger, onions, red peppers, garlic, white wine, mustard, herbs and cream.
Lasagna Pasticciata , N
£15.45
Egg pasta layered with bolognese and bechamel, baked with a rich cheese topping.
Pizza Margherita , V
£12.95
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and basil oil.
Pizza Alternativa
£14.95
Homemade barbecue sauce, mozzarella, chicken, red onion, pepper and parsley.
Pizza Calabrese
£15.95
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spinach, red onion and traditional Calabrian sausage.
Calzone Primavera , V
£15.45
Folded pizza filled with mozzarella, spinach, garlic mushrooms and goats cheese. Served with tomato sauce.
Pizza Fresca
£14.95
Garlic, mozzarella and ham topped with rocket salad and balsamic glaze.
Pizza Chiaramonti
£14.95
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushroom, ham, garlic and goats cheese.
Pizza Napoli
£15.45
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, anchovies, olives and artichoke.
Pizza Domenico , S
£15.95
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, chicken, pepperoni, ham, meatballs and fresh chilli.
Pizza Gondola , S
£15.95
Gondola shaped pizza with bolognese, 'Nduja, mozzarella and egg, topped with rocket leaves.
Calzone Mezza Luna
£16.95
Honey glazed half moon pizza filled with mozzarella, chicken, ham, mushrooms and garlic.
Pizza Bella Vita
£16.95
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, San Daniele Parma ham, rocket leaves and parmesan shavings.
Pizza Diavola , S
£15.95
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, jalapenos, roasted red peppers and chilli flakes.
Pizza 'Nduja , S
£17.45
Tomato sauce, 'Nduja spicy sausage, garlic, king prawns, mozzarella and spring onions.
Risotto dell'Orto , S
£16.95
Arborio rice with garlic, chilli, onions, red pepper, asparagus, ginger cream and white wine.
Risotto con Pollo e Porcini
£17.95
Chicken, porcini and button mushrooms, onions, garlic, white wine and cream.
Risotto di Mare
£19.45
Garlic, king prawns, calamari rings, courgettes and tomato sauce.
Pollo all'Inglese
£18.95
Pan-fried chicken fillet with garlic, mushrooms, onions, English mustard, white wine and cream.
Pollo alla Valdostana , N
£19.45
Chicken fillet topped with mortadella and mozzarella, in a garlic, herb and tomato sauce.
Costata di Manzo Diana
£31.95
Grilled 12oz rib-eye with onion, mushroom, red wine, French mustard and cream sauce.
Filetto Don Emilio
£34.95
Fillet steak medallions with Parma ham, demi-glace, white wine and Dolcelatte sauce.
Costata alla Cafe de Paris
£31.95
Grilled 12oz rib-eye with grilled tomato, wild mushrooms and Cafe de Paris butter.
Fianco di Manzo
£25.95
Flat iron steak with sautéed wild mushrooms, tenderstem broccoli and creamy peppercorn sauce.
Filetto di Manzo Pepe
£32.95
Grilled fillet steak with green peppercorn, red wine and creamy demi glace.
Filetto di Manzo Rossini
£32.95
Fillet steak topped with chicken liver paté on a crouton, in mushroom and Marsala sauce.
Filetto di Manzo Mari e Monti , S
£35.95
Fillet medallions and marinated king prawns with garlic, oregano, white wine, chilli and tomato sauce.
Carré d'Agnello
£26.95
Pan-fried rack of lamb with a minted red wine gravy.
Filetto di Maiale alla Griglia
£23.95
Marinated pork fillet with basil mash and a sage, garlic and white wine sauce.
Agnello Abruzzo
£28.95
Roasted lamb chops and sliced potatoes with rosemary and red wine sauce.
Anatra al Gran Marnier , S
£23.95
Duck breast with orange, pineapple, millefiore honey, chilli and Gran Marnier sauce.
Salmone all'Orientale , S
£24.95
Salmon steak and king prawns with lemon grass, chilli, peppers, spring onions, ginger, peas and cream.
Branzino del Toni
£23.95
Grilled seabass fillets with garlic, cherry tomatoes, fresh chilli, spring onions and white wine.
Halibut allo Catalana
£26.95
Pan-fried halibut with sautéed asparagus, garlic, parsley, cherry tomatoes and white wine.
Insalata Mista
£4.75
Mixed salad with French or balsamic dressing.
Insalata di Rucola
£4.75
Rocket leaves, parmesan shavings and balsamic dressing.
Zucchine Fritte
£4.95
Deep fried thin slices of crispy courgette.
Verdure Miste Bollite
£4.95
New potatoes, carrots, broccoli and cauliflower.
Patate Arrosto
£4.95
Sliced new potatoes roasted with onions, dill and olive oil.
Asparagi Piccanti , S
£5.95
Asparagus steamed with garlic, chilli and olive oil.
Purè di Patate
£4.75
Homemade mashed potato.
Verdure Miste al Forno
£4.95
Roasted red peppers, courgettes and aubergines with balsamic glaze.
Spinaci , S
£4.95
Sautéed spinach with olive oil, garlic and fresh chillies.
Tenderstem Broccoli , S
£5.95
Steamed with garlic, chilli and olive oil.
Patatine Fritte
£4.95
Chips.
Patate Dolci Fritte
£4.95
Sweet potato fries.
Garlic Bread Pizza
£7.95
Plain or tomato.
Garlic Bread Pizza with Cheese
£8.95
Plain or tomato.
Sunday Lunch
£20.95 per person for starter and main course, 12:30 – 15:30. There is a £2 surcharge to swap a starter for a dessert.
Zuppa del Giorno , V
Soup of the day.
Calamari Fritti
Deep fried squid rings with garlic mayonnaise and a wedge of lemon.
Funghi all'Aglio e Prezzemolo , V
Pan-fried mushrooms in white wine, olive oil, garlic, parsley and cream.
Polpette Salentine
Beef meatballs topped with mozzarella, baked in creamy basil and tomato sauce.
Paté di Fegatini all'Umbra
Chicken liver paté with toasted Italian bread and apple, orange and cinnamon chutney.
Calzone Luna
Honey glazed half moon pizza filled with mozzarella, chicken, ham, mushrooms and garlic.
Pizza Domenico , S
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, chicken, pepperoni, ham, meatballs and fresh chilli.
Maiale alla Griglia
Grilled pork fillet with English mustard sauce and grilled tenderstem broccoli.
Tortelloni d'Asparagi , V
Ricotta, Grana Padano and asparagus parcels with mushrooms, onions, garlic and cream.
Lasagna Pasticciata , N
Egg pasta layered with bolognese and béchamel, baked with a rich cheese topping.
Penne Carbonara
Pancetta, onions, garlic, egg yolk, parmesan and cream.
Nasello Funghi e Asparagi
Pan-fried hake with garlic, cream and white wine, sautéed onions, mushrooms and asparagus.
Fianco alla Domenica
Flat iron steak with garlic mash and a red wine, cream and peppercorn sauce.
Pollo alla Stroganoff
Chicken with mushrooms, onions, mustard, cream and paprika. Served with rice.
Pollo Marengo
Chicken fillet with tabasco, parsley, garlic and tomato sauce, topped with a fried egg and asparagus.
Salmone alla Pescatora
Grilled salmon with roasted potatoes, garlic, cherry tomato, basil and white wine sauce.
Two Course Set Menu — £39.95
On advance request for large parties and Christmas parties. One side dish per person.
Zuppa del Giorno
Homemade soup of the day with bread and butter.
Calamari Fritti
Deep fried squid rings with garlic mayonnaise and a wedge of lemon.
Polpette Salentine
Beef meatballs topped with mozzarella, baked in creamy tomato sauce and basil.
Caprino Impanato , V
Deep fried breaded goat cheese with rocket and apple, orange and cinnamon chutney.
Insalata dell'Adriatico
King prawns, squid, baby octopus, prawns, mussel, olives and peppers with Marie Rose sauce.
Bistecca di Manzo Diana
Grilled rib-eye with mushroom, onions, French mustard, red wine, cream and demi glace. Fillet supplement £7.
Agnello Abruzzo
Grilled marinated lamb chops with rosemary and red wine sauce.
Branzino del Toni
Grilled seabass fillets with garlic, cherry tomatoes, chilli, spring onions and white wine.
Salmone e Gamberoni
Pan-fried salmon with king prawns, cherry tomatoes, garlic, white wine and basil.
Pollo Val di Vara
Chicken fillet with Parma ham, Dolcelatte, white wine and demi glace sauce.
Tortelloni d'Asparagi , V
Ricotta, Grana Padano and asparagus parcels with mushrooms, onions, garlic and cream.
Mixed Boiled Seasonal Vegetables
Roasted Vegetables
Chips
Deep Fried Courgettes
Mixed Leaf Salad
Homemade Mashed Potatoes
V vegetarian · S contains chillies
· N may contain nuts
Gluten free pasta available on most pasta dishes for £2. If you have a food allergy or
dietary requirement, please tell a member of staff.
For parties of 6 or more, a 10% optional service charge is applied.
Reservations
Book a table for tonight
Book online any time, or call us. For parties over six, a text or WhatsApp is the quickest
way to reach us.
Really nice environment with tasty food. A little slow on the service but that's always nice not to be rushed out of a place. Delicious sea food and a gorgeous looking steak!
Google review
★★★★★
Fantastic. The team have created a great atmosphere. Excellent food as expected — already looking forward to the next time.
Facebook review
★★★★★
I have visited Bella Vita before and have never been disappointed. My husband had not, and he really enjoyed his first visit. Lovely food, good service.
