Bella Italia Shaftesbury Avenue is an Italian restaurant at 61–63 Shaftesbury Avenue in London’s West End. Its position close to Soho, Piccadilly Circus and several theatres makes it especially convenient for lunch while sightseeing or dinner before and after a show.
Pasta is a central part of the menu, with familiar combinations ranging from slow-cooked bolognese to creamy carbonara and mushroom ravioli. The selection is designed around accessible Italian comfort food, giving both adults and children plenty of recognisable choices.
Hand-stretched, stone-baked pizzas provide the other main focus, joined by chicken dishes, burgers and salads for diners who want something different. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are included across the current menus, although availability and preparation details can vary.
The bright, informal dining room welcomes both bookings and walk-ins and is geared towards families, couples and groups. Desserts, wine and other drinks can turn a quick plate of pasta into a longer meal; guests with allergies should use the current allergen information and speak with the restaurant before ordering.
Address: 61–63 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 6LQ, England
Bella Italia Soho 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.
Mozzarella Sticks
Crispy coated mozzarella fingers, served with smoked chipotle chilli jam.
Calamari
Lightly dusted deep fried squid, served with lemon & black pepper mayonnaise.
King Prawns
Oven-baked in garlic and chilli butter, served with toasted garlic ciabatta slice.
King Prawns (Gluten-Free)
Available gluten-free on request.
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.
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.
Mushroom Al-Forno (Gluten-Free)
Available gluten-free on request.
Tomato Bruschetta
Toasted garlic ciabatta piled high with ripe plum tomatoes, red onion and fresh basil, finished with a drizzle of basil oil.
Tomato Bruschetta (Gluten-Free)
Available gluten-free on request.
Garlic Flatbread
Freshly baked flatbread brushed with rich garlic and parsley butter.
Garlic Flatbread (Vegan)
Available vegan on request.
Garlic Flatbread (Gluten-Free)
Available gluten-free on request.
Mozzarella and Garlic Flatbread
Freshly-baked flatbread topped with melted mozzarella and finished with fragrant garlic and parsley butter.
Mozzarella & Garlic Flatbread (Vegan)
Available vegan on request.
Mozzarella & Garlic Flatbread (Gluten-Free)
Available gluten-free on request.
Caramelised Onion Flatbread
Freshly-baked flatbread layered with sweet caramelised onions and melted mozzarella, baked until golden and bubbling. Always a hit!
Caramelised Onion Flatbread (Gluten-Free)
Available gluten-free on request.
Small Crispy Chicken Fries
Crunchy chicken fingers lightly spiced with salt and chilli, served with a ranch dipping sauce.
Large Crispy Chicken Fries
Crunchy chicken fingers lightly spiced with salt and chilli, served with a ranch dipping sauce.
Green Olives
Large green Amfissa olives, brine soaked and buttery with a tart, citrussy balance.
Pastas
Carbonara
Experience pasta perfection, expertly crafted. Featuring crispy pancetta in a creamy sauce with Italian cheese and black pepper tossed with spaghetti
Signature Carbonara
Our most indulgent Carbonara yet – tagliatelle tossed in a velvety mascarpone sauce and topped with crispy slices of porchetta pork belly.
Pomodoro Mozzarella
A celebration of simple Italian flavours – rigatoni in a slow-simmered tomato sauce with sweet baby plum tomatoes and creamy melting mozzarella.
Pomodoro Mozzarella (Vegan)
Available vegan on request.
Pomodoro Mozzarella (Gluten-Free)
Available gluten-free on request.
Pomodoro Mozzarella (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
Available gluten-free and vegan on request.
Bolognese
Our slow-cooked beef Bolognese, simmered for rich depth of flavour and served over perfectly cooked spaghetti.
Bolognese (Gluten-Free)
Available gluten-free on request.
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.
Lentil Ragù
A comforting Italian-inspired lentil ragù, slow-cooked with herbs and tomato, served over spaghetti.
Lentil Ragù (Gluten-Free)
Available gluten-free on request.
Spicy Sausage
Ignite your senses. Rigatoni loaded with spicy ’nduja and luganica sausage in a rich chilli cream sauce, finished with fresh parsley.
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.
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.
Gamberoni (Gluten-Free)
Available gluten-free on request.
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.
Pollo Cacciatore (Gluten-Free)
Available gluten-free on request.
Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
Fresh pasta filled with spinach and ricotta, baked in a rich tomato sauce with creamy béchamel and golden melted mozzarella.
Marco Polo
Strozzapreti pasta goes adventurous with succulent pulled duck, spring onion, roasted mushrooms, and a bold sweet plum sauce
Marco Polo (Gluten-Free)
Available gluten-free on request.
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
Pollo Funghi
Creamy perfection awaits with strozzapreti pasta, pulled chicken, chestnut mushrooms, and mascarpone cheese in a rich porcini cream, finished with fresh parsley
Pollo Funghi (Gluten-Free)
Available gluten-free on request.
Beef & Red Wine Tortellini
Filled pasta parcels, bursting with beef, thyme and chestnut mushrooms in a rich creamy sauce packed with pancetta
Mushroom Risotto
A light risotto with earthy porcini mushrooms, mascarpone cheese, finished with a hint of garlic and parsley butter
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.
Margherita
Good old classic! Tomato, mozzarella and basil
Margherita (Vegan)
Available vegan on request.
Margherita (Gluten-Free)
Available gluten-free on request.
Margherita (Vegan and Gluten-Free)
Available gluten-free and vegan on request.
Pepperoni
Our classic Margherita topped with pepperoni slices
Pepperoni (Gluten-Free)
Available gluten-free on request.
Chicken, Mushroom and Ham
Pulled chicken, roasted ham and sliced mushrooms on our classic mozzarella blend and tomato base. Finished with oregano and extra virgin olive oil
Chicken, Mushroom and Ham (Gluten-Free)
Available gluten-free on request.
Vegetariana
Red peppers, spinach and red onion on a tomato base with a mozzarella blend, finished with a sweet balsamic glaze
Vegetariana (Vegan)
Available vegan on request.
Vegetariana (Gluten-Free)
Available gluten-free on request.
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
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 Sausage and Chicken
Turn up the heat with spicy ‘nduja sausage, pulled roasted chicken, fresh chilli, tomato, mozzarella blend and Roquito chilli pearls
Spicy Sausage and Chicken (Gluten-Free)
Available gluten-free on request.
Spicy Pulled Beef
Pulled beef brisket, roasted red peppers, nacho cheese sauce, spicy ‘nduja sausage, mozzarella cheese and onion crispies
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
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
Go Lighter
Lighter on size, big on flavour. Enjoy a half pizza paired with a fresh mixed salad for the perfect balance.
Half Margherita Pizza
Half a classic Margherita pizza topped with melted mozzarella and rich tomato sauce, served with a fresh mixed salad.
Half Margherita Pizza (Gluten Free)
Available gluten-free on request.
Half Margherita Pizza (Vegan)
Available vegan on request.
Half Margherita Pizza (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
Available gluten-free and vegan on request.
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 Pepperoni Pizza (Gluten-Free)
Available gluten-free on request.
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 Chicken, Ham and Mushroom Pizza (Gluten-Free)
Available gluten-free on request.
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 Vegetariana Pizza (Gluten-Free)
Available gluten-free on request.
Half Vegetariana Pizza (Vegan)
Available vegan on request.
Half Vegetarian Pizza (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
Available gluten-free and vegan on request.
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.
Half Pollo Piccante Pizza (Gluten-Free)
Available gluten-free on request.
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.
House Specials
Full Rack BBQ Ribs
Hickory smoked BBQ pork ribs
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
Buttermilk Chicken Burger
Golden buttermilk chicken fillet layered with melted mozzarella, crisp baby gem lettuce and creamy mayo in a toasted brioche-style bun.
Chicken Milanese
Tender butterflied chicken breast coated in a golden pecorino crumb, served with rich melted garlic butter for pouring.
Seabass
Oven roasted fillet of seabass, with oregano and garlic roasted potatoes, green beans, red onion and sweet red pepper
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.
Chicken Caesar Salad (Gluten-Free)
Available gluten-free on request.
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.
Sides
Bella House Fries
Skin on fries, tossed in garlic butter and topped with grated Italian cheese
Courgette Fries
Mini Mac & Cheese
Fries
Fries (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
Available gluten-free and vegan on request.
Mixed Salad
Sweet Potato Fries
Garlic Ciabatta Wedges
Bacon, Cheese and Onion Loaded Fries
Skin on fries, loaded with smoked bacon bits, hot cheese sauce and onion crispies