Bella Italia Hanover Street is an Italian restaurant at 9–11 Hanover Street in central Edinburgh. Its two-storey city-centre setting is convenient for Princes Street, the National Gallery and Edinburgh Castle, making it suitable for lunch during a day out or a relaxed dinner afterwards.
Pasta is a central part of the menu, including familiar combinations such as carbonara and slow-cooked bolognese. Hand-stretched pizzas provide another core choice, joined by burgers, salads and Italian-inspired main dishes for diners looking beyond pasta and pizza.
Vegetarian, vegan and non-gluten options are identified across the range, while a dedicated children’s menu offers different portion sizes for younger diners. Starters can be shared at the table, and gelato, brownies and other desserts round out a family meal or group occasion.
Wine, beer, cocktails and alcohol free drinks accompany the food, and the restaurant welcomes both reservations and walk-ins. Guests with allergies should consult the latest information and speak to staff because recipes and shared kitchen preparation may change.
Address: 9–11 Hanover Street, Edinburgh EH2 2DL, Scotland
Bella Italia – Hanover Street Menu
Starters
Small Cheesy Ball Dough Stack
A stack of garlic roasted dough balls, smothered in hot cheese sauce, garlic butter, onion crispies and finished with spring onion.
Large Cheesy Ball Dough Stack
A stack of garlic roasted dough balls, smothered in hot cheese sauce, garlic butter, onion crispies and finished with spring onion.
King Prawns
Oven-baked in garlic and chilli butter, served with toasted garlic ciabatta slice.
Mushroom Al-Forno
Chestnut mushrooms baked in a rich and creamy porcini sauce, topped with melted Italian cheese and served with warm toasted garlic ciabatta for dipping.
Garlic Flatbread
Freshly baked flatbread brushed with rich garlic and parsley butter.
Caramelised Onion Flatbread
Freshly-baked flatbread layered with sweet caramelised onions and melted mozzarella, baked until golden and bubbling. Always a hit!
Green Olives
Large green Amfissa olives, brine soaked and buttery with a tart, citrussy balance.
Mozzarella Sticks
Crispy coated mozzarella fingers, served with smoked chipotle chilli jam.
Calamari
Lightly dusted deep fried squid, served with lemon & black pepper mayonnaise.
Caprese Salad
Fresh slices of mozzarella and ripe plum tomatoes topped with peppery rocket and a drizzle of basil oil for a simple Italian classic.
Tomato Bruschetta
Toasted garlic ciabatta piled high with ripe plum tomatoes, red onion and fresh basil, finished with a drizzle of basil oil.
Mozzarella and Garlic Flatbread
Freshly-baked flatbread topped with melted mozzarella and finished with fragrant garlic and parsley butter.
Cheesy Dough Ball Stack
A stack of garlic roasted dough balls, smothered in hot cheese sauce, garlic butter, onion crispies and finished with spring onion.
Crispy Chicken Fries
Crunchy chicken fingers lightly spiced with salt and chilli, served with a ranch dipping sauce.
Pastas
Experience pasta perfection, expertly crafted with authentic Italian ingredients and a passion for bringing people together.
Pomodoro Mozzarella
A celebration of simple Italian flavours – rigatoni in a slow-simmered tomato sauce with sweet baby plum tomatoes and creamy melting mozzarella.
Lentil Ragù
A comforting Italian-inspired lentil ragù, slow-cooked with herbs and tomato, served over spaghetti.
Goats' Cheese
A flavour explosion! Delicate egg pasta parcels filled with creamy goats’ cheese, served in a rich tomato cream sauce with roasted red peppers and a drizzle of hot honey.
Pollo Cacciatore
Strozzapreti pasta loaded with tender pulled chicken, pancetta and red onion in a rich tomato and white wine sauce, finished with Italian cheese.
Marco Polo
Strozzapreti pasta goes adventurous with succulent pulled duck, spring onion, roasted mushrooms, and a bold sweet plum sauce
Pollo Funghi
Creamy perfection awaits with strozzapreti pasta, pulled chicken, chestnut mushrooms, and mascarpone cheese in a rich porcini cream, finished with fresh parsley
Bolognese
Our slow-cooked beef Bolognese, simmered for rich depth of flavour and served over perfectly cooked spaghetti.
Signature Bolognese
Tender pulled beef slow-cooked in a rich red wine, basil and rosemary Bolognese sauce, served over tagliatelle and finished with cheese and crispy prosciutto.
Spicy Sausage
Ignite your senses. Rigatoni loaded with spicy ’nduja and luganica sausage in a rich chilli cream sauce, finished with fresh parsley.
Gamberoni
Dive into seafood sensations! King prawns, garlic and chilli tossed with spaghetti in a rich red pepper and tomato bisque, finished with sweet baby plum tomatoes.
Carbonara
Experience pasta perfection, expertly crafted. Featuring crispy pancetta in a creamy sauce with Italian cheese and black pepper tossed with spaghetti
Mushroom Risotto
A light risotto with earthy porcini mushrooms, mascarpone cheese, finished with a hint of garlic and parsley butter
Signature Carbonara
Our most indulgent Carbonara yet – tagliatelle tossed in a velvety mascarpone sauce and topped with crispy slices of porchetta pork belly.
Pasta
Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
Fresh pasta filled with spinach and ricotta, baked in a rich tomato sauce with creamy béchamel and golden melted mozzarella.
Lasagne
This one reigns supreme: layers of pasta, rich beef ragù, and creamy béchamel, oven-baked to melting cheese perfection
Signature Lasagne
A classic, reborn as a legend. 15 layers of rich beef and pork ragù, infused with Chianti and baked on a creamy tomato béchamel for next-level indulgence, topped with finely grated Italian cheese and crispy basil leaves
Beef & Red Wine Tortellini
Filled pasta parcels, bursting with beef, thyme and chestnut mushrooms in a rich creamy sauce packed with pancetta
Pizzas
Hand-stretched and baked on our signature sourdough base, each 12′ pizza is crafted with authentic Italian ingredients for the perfect thin and crispy bite. Upgrade your pizza for 50p. Choose from: Garlic Butter Crust 0.50, Roquito Hot Honey Drizzle 0.50. Extra Pizza Toppings / 1.25 each. Choose from: Mushrooms, Red Onions, Chilli Pearls, Red Pepper. Crust Dips / 75p each. Choose from: Garlic & Herb, Buffalo Hot Sauce, Hickory BBQ, Blue Cheese, Ranch Dressing.
Pepperoni Pizza
Our classic Margherita topped with pepperoni slices
Vegetariana Pizza
Red peppers, spinach and red onion on a tomato base with a mozzarella blend, finished with a sweet balsamic glaze
Meat Feast
Pork meatballs, pulled chicken and pepperoni slices on our classic mozzarella blend and tomato base, finished with oregano and Roquito Hot Honey drizzle
Spicy Pulled Beef
Pulled beef brisket, roasted red peppers, nacho cheese sauce, spicy ‘nduja sausage, mozzarella cheese and onion crispies
Veggie Calzone
Folded white base pizza stuffed with mushrooms, spinach, red peppers, caramelised onions, cheese sauce and mozzarella. Topped with mozzarella, with a tomato dipping sauce
Margherita Pizza
Good old classic! Tomato, mozzarella and basil
Chicken, Mushroom and Ham Pizza
Pulled chicken, roasted ham and sliced mushrooms on our classic mozzarella blend and tomato base. Finished with oregano and extra virgin olive oil
Pizza
Available gluten-free on request. Extra Pizza Toppings / 2.00 each. Choose from: Spicy ‘Nduja Sausage 2.79 GF, Ham 2.79 GF, Pulled Chicken GF, Pancetta GF, Pepperoni GF, Meatballs 2.79, Fresh Torn Mozzarella GF V, Grated Mozzarella 2.79 GF V, Goat’s Cheese 2.79 GF V, Pulled Pork 2.79 GF.
BBQ Double Chicken
BBQ and tomato based topped with mozzarella, pulled chicken, pancetta, luganica sausage, roasted red onions, and finished with fresh parsley and onion crispies
Spicy Sausage and Chicken
Turn up the heat with spicy ‘nduja sausage, pulled roasted chicken, fresh chilli, tomato, mozzarella blend and Roquito chilli pearls
Ultimate Calzone
Folded pizza stuffed with chicken, pork meatballs, spicy ‘nduja sausage, pulled beef brisket, and roasted red onion. Topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella
House Specials
Full Rack BBQ Ribs
Hickory smoked BBQ pork ribs
Buttermilk Chicken Burger
Golden buttermilk chicken fillet layered with melted mozzarella, crisp baby gem lettuce and creamy mayo in a toasted brioche-style bun.
Seabass
Oven roasted fillet of seabass, with oregano and garlic roasted potatoes, green beans, red onion and sweet red pepper
Seasonal Garden Salad
A vibrant mix of roasted red peppers, lentils, soya beans, orange segments, fine green beans, carrots and baby plum tomatoes, served on a bed of rocket, radicchio and baby gem lettuce. Finished with a sweet balsamic and olive oil dressing and topped with mixed grains for added crunch.
Cheeseburger
Beef burger with smoked cheese, baby gem lettuce and ketchup, in a brioche style bun. Served with your choice of fries or mixed salad
Chicken Milanese
Tender butterflied chicken breast coated in a golden pecorino crumb, served with rich melted garlic butter for pouring.
Chicken Caesar Salad
A classic Caesar salad with crisp gem and radicchio lettuce, shaved pecorino cheese and fresh basil, tossed in a rich Caesar dressing and finished with ciabatta croutons and tender roasted chicken breast.
Sides
Bella House Fries
Skin on fries, tossed in garlic butter and topped with grated Italian cheese
Fries
Garlic Ciabatta Wedges
Courgette Fries
Mini Mac & Cheese
Mixed Salad
Sweet Potato Fries
Bacon, Cheese and Onion Loaded Fries
Skin on fries, loaded with smoked bacon bits, hot cheese sauce and onion crispies
Go Lighter
Half pizza served with a fresh mixed salad.
Half Margherita Pizza
Half a classic Margherita pizza topped with melted mozzarella and rich tomato sauce, served with a fresh mixed salad.
Half Vegetariana Pizza
Half a classic vegetarian pizza topped with roasted red peppers, spinach and red onion, layered over rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella, finished with a sweet balsamic glaze and served with a fresh mixed salad.
Half Pulled Beef Pizza
Tender shredded beef brisket, padrón peppers and spicy ‘nduja layered over a rich tomato sauce base with nacho cheese and melted mozzarella, finished with crispy onion pieces and served with a fresh mixed salad.
Half Pepperoni Pizza
Half a classic pepperoni pizza topped with spicy pepperoni, melted mozzarella and rich tomato sauce, served with a fresh mixed salad.
Half Chicken, Ham and Mushroom Pizza
Half a classic pizza topped with tender chicken, savoury ham, mushrooms, melted mozzarella and rich tomato sauce, served with a fresh mixed salad.
Half BBQ Double Chicken Pizza
Half Meat Feast Pizza
Half Spicy Sausage and Chicken Pizza
A fiery combination of spicy Abruzzo ‘nduja sausage, tender pulled roasted chicken and fresh chilli on a rich tomato and mozzarella base, finished with Roquito® chilli pearls and served with a fresh mixed salad.