Bella Italia is an authentic Italian restaurant with currently 2 locations in Kuta Bali (Jalan Kartika Plaza and Jalan Poppies II). Both are rather small, with an AC indoor area and an outdoor area. They are simply decorated to look like the kind of typical, casual restaurant that you could certainly find almost everywhere in Italy.
I visited Bella Italia after hearing some good comments from friends who assured me it was one of the best places for Italian food in Kuta. The owner is Italian, and he is on the floor almost every night, hosting and serving guests. I saw a second Italian man helping as well, probably a partner.
I went to the branch in Kartika Plaza, which was almost full. It is probably best to make a reservation if you come with a small group. Since it is crowded, I found the service to be a bit rushed and it gave me a reminder of why I don't like to eat in central Kuta.
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| Bruschetta (Rp37,000++) |
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| Margarita Pizza (Rp69,000++) |
The prices are reasonable, but not too cheap for Bali. I took the pizza Margarita at Rp69,000 (+17% tax and service) and the bruschetta (Rp37,000++). The pizza could have been excellent but the cooking of the dough was not perfect and it was too soft. I think that it probably has to do with the type of oven they use (not a wood-fire one).
Overall: Bella Italia may be one of the best Italian restaurants in Kuta. It does not mean much though since the competition there isn't really hard. It is actually similar with some restaurants in Seminyak such as Ultimo, Warung Italia, Sirenetta or Pizza Marzano = It serves decent, affordable food in a simple atmosphere.
Bella Italia Kartika Plaza
Jl Kartika Plaza No 8X, Kuta, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Phone number: +62 821-4635 0365
Bella Italia Poppies
Gang Bedugul - Poppies Lane 2, Kuta, Bali, Indonesia
Phone number: +62 (0) 361 766 917
Email: bellaitaliabali@gmail.com
Website: http://www.bellaitaliabali.com/