Bella Fresca is an Italian restaurant at 2093 Paisley Road West in Glasgow. It opens from morning into the evening on most trading days, giving the venue a broader rhythm than a dinner only trattoria. Guests can book a table, collect an order or use delivery services for food at home.
The kitchen describes its approach as traditional Italian cooking with a modern twist. Pasta, pizza and other Italian favourites form the core, with contemporary presentation and changing additions providing variety. The format supports a full meal, from starters through substantial mains, rather than focusing only on takeaway pizza.
Daytime opening makes coffee and lighter food practical, while evening service is better suited to a longer dinner. Vegetarian choices are available across many Italian menus, but diners should confirm the current selection directly with the restaurant. Guests with allergies should also speak with staff because flour, dairy, egg and nuts may be present in the kitchen.
Wine, beer and soft drinks accompany the food and help the room move from daytime cafe pace to evening restaurant atmosphere. Collection and delivery add convenience without replacing the dine in experience. Bella Fresca’s appeal lies in approachable Italian flavours, flexible service and a well established neighbourhood location.
Address: 2093 Paisley Road West, Glasgow G52 3JH, Scotland
Bella Fresca Menu
Breakfast
Bella Breakfast
Scrambled or fried eggs, sausage, bacon, black pudding, potato scone, haggis, mushrooms, tomato, beans and toast.
Veggie Breakfast
Scrambled or fried eggs, vegan sausage, potato scone, mushrooms, halloumi, tomato, beans and toast.
Eggs Benedict
Poached eggs served on toast with hollandaise sauce and bacon.
Eggs Royal
Poached eggs served on toast with hollandaise sauce, spinach and smoked salmon.
Bella Eggs
Poached eggs served on toast with hollandaise sauce spinach and black pudding.
Eggs on Toast
Fried, Scrambled or Poached.
Bella Stack
Poached eggs served on toast with sausage, potato scone, haggis, black pudding and hollandaise sauce.
Avocado Smash
Avocado, poached eggs, halloumi, toasted bread and sriracha sauce.
Italian Stack
Toasted bread with poached eggs, Italian sausage crumble, roasted tomatoes, oil and parmesan.
Savoury Pancake
Bacon and maple syrup.
French Toast savoury
French toast with maple syrup and bacon.
Sweet Pancake
Strawberries, bananas and Nutella.
French Salmone
French toast, avocado and smoked salmon.
Basic Granola
Almond Granola, Honey, fresh berries and plain Greek yoghurt.
Fruity Granola
Tropical Granola, chia seeds, fresh berries and strawberry yoghurt.
Hot Rolls
Bacon
Haggis
Eggs
Link Sausage
Italian Sausage
Potato Scone
Sausage
Black Pudding
Doubles
Triples
Omelette
All served with bread and side salad.
Plain
Cheese
Mushroom
Bacon
Chicken
Ham
Lunch Starters
Starter + Main Only £13.95
Chicken Liver Patê
Chicken liver patê, onion chutney, toasted bread.
Bruschetta
Toasted bread with cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil.
Home made soup
Ask your server for todays choice.
Polpetta Della Casa
Meatballs in Napoli sauce with toasted bread.
Spicy Halloumi Sticks
Deep Fried Halloumi with Chilli Jam.
Mussels
Mussels in a white wine and garlic sauce, served with toasted garlic bread.
Lunch Mains
Fish and chips
Beer batter haddock and chips, served with mushy peas and tartar sauce.
Penne Spicy Cajun
Penne pasta with Cajun chicken, onions, peppers with white wine, a touch of cream and parmesan sauce.
Mac n Cheese
Classic macaroni with cheese sauce.
Pizza Margherita
Cheese and tomato pizza. Add topping £1.50
Mini Milanese
Half breaded chicken breast and spaghetti Napoli.
Pollo Parm
Breaded chicken strips with mozzarella and Napoli pesto sauce.
Toastie
Cheese & ham
Available as sandwich, please ask for additional toppings.
Chicken Tikka
Mexican chicken
Tuna Mayo & red onion
Chicken Mayo & sweetcorn
Sweet Chilli Chicken
Panini
All served with a side salad and chef’s homemade coleslaw.
BLT
Bacon, lettuce and tomato.
Caprese
Buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and olive oil.
Boh
Buffalo mozzarella, roast peppers and Parma ham.
Manzo
Steak strips, caramelised onion, peppercorn sauce and rocket.
E’va
Italian sausage, roast peppers, scamorza, rocket and garlic mayo.
Club Bella
Roast chicken, bacon, lettuce and mayo.
Funghi trifoliate
Garlic mushrooms, feta cheese and courgette.
Kamil
Roast chicken, scamorza, red onion chutney and jalapeño sriracha mayo.
Soup + Sandwich Deal
Any soup + Any Sandwich/Toastie £9.95
Soup + Sandwich Deal
Kids Menu
Kids mini breakfast
Choose 4 items from full breakfast.
Kids Pancakes
Pancake with Nutella and strawberries or golden syrup.
Kids Eggs on toast
Fried or scrambled eggs.
Starters
Minestrone
Served with Italian bread and butter.
Soup of the day
Ask for todays choice. Served with Italian bread and butter.
Caprese Salad
Buffalo Mozzarella, tomato and basil dressing.
Halloumi Fries
Fresh halloumi served with a cranberry jam.
Chicken Strips
Served with a crispy salad and spicy diavola dip.
Stuffed Mushrooms
Deep fried breaded mushrooms filled with mozzarella. Served with garlic mayo.
Fritto Misto
Calamari, prawns and salmon in tempura with a garlic mayo sauce.
Crostini Funghi
Fried mushrooms served on crispy Italian bread with a parmesan cheese sauce.
Mozzarella Fritti
Fresh mozzarella sticks with a spicy diavola dip.
Mozzarella Arancini
Rice balls coated with breadcrumbs and hot Napoli sauce.
Salsiccia Stew
Italian beans, red onion, chilli and Italian sausage served in a tomato and basil sauce. Finished with mascarpone and garlic bread.
Gamberoni Diavola
Tiger Prawns, cherry tomatoes, rocket and chilli stew served with garlic crostini.
Pasta
Choose Penne or Spaghetti Pasta.
Napoli
Garlic, onion, carrot, celery, tomato and basil.
Pesto
Garlic, basil, parmesan and pine nuts. (With or without cream)
Carbonara
Pancetta, cream, garlic and parmesan. (With or without cream)
Bolognese
Minced beef and pork, garlic, onion, carrot, celery, tomato and basil.
Arrabbiata
Garlic, onion, carrot, celery, tomato, fresh chilli and basil.
Lasagna
Minced beef and pork with a tomato and bechamel sauce.
Veg Lasagna
Peppers, onion, courgette, aubergine and broccoli with a tomato and bechamel sauce.
Meatballs
Spicy Napoli sauce with onions, peppers and homemade meatballs.
Special Pasta
Gamberoni e Rucola
Tiger Prawns, cherry tomatoes, a touch of butter and rocket in a garlic and chilli sauce.
Salsiccia e Funghi Porcini
Italian sausage and porcini mushrooms in a garlic, cream and sage sauce.
Funghi Porcini
Porcini mushrooms in a garlic cream sauce with Parmesan.
Gnocchi
Bella's Italian Gnocchi
Parma ham, cherry tomato, caramelised onion served in a white wine, Napoli & Parmesan sauce.
Veg Gnocchi
Asparagus and peas served in a white wine, mascarpone & lemon sauce.
Salsiccia Gnocchi
Italian sausage, porcini mushrooms & spinach served in a white wine and creamy sauce.
Mains
Pollo Prosciutto
Chicken breast wrapped in Parma ham served with garlic baby potatoes, Mediterranean veg and au jus.
Pollo Pepe
Chicken breast cooked in black pepper and brandy cream sauce served with mixed veg and risotto rice.
Pollo Cacciatore
Chicken breast cooked in a white wine and Napoli sauce served with peppers, onion, black olives & garlic crispy potatoes.
Pollo Milanese
Chicken breast coated in breadcrumbs with spaghetti Napoli.
Flat Iron Steak
Grilled flat iron steak with rosemary, garlic and butter served with tomato, mushrooms, onion rings and fries with peppercorn sauce.
Salads
Chicken Caesar Salad
Mixed leaves with roasted chicken breast, salad dressing, onion, tomato, roasted peppers, cucumber and croutons.
Prawn and Pancetta Salad
Mixed leaves with prawns and crispy pancetta, salad dressing, onion, tomato, roasted peppers, cucumber and croutons.
Lemon and Herb Chicken Salad
Mixed leaves with chicken marinated in lemon and herbs with salad dressing, onion, tomato, roasted peppers, cucumber and croutons.
Spicy Chicken Cajun Salad
Mixed leaves with chicken breast marinated in Cajun spice with salad dressing, onion, tomato, roasted peppers cucumber and croutons.
Pizza
Margherita
Tomato base with mozzarella cheese and basil.
Pepperoni
Tomato base with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni.
Ham and Mushroom
Tomato base with mozzarella cheese, ham and mushroom.
Big Smokey
BBQ sauce base with mozzarella, chicken, peppers and chorizo.
Parma
Tomato base with mozzarella cheese, parma ham, rocket, parmesan and balsamic glaze.
Salsiccia
Tomato base with mozzarella cheese, Italian sausage and mushroom.
Carnivora
Tomato base with mozzarella cheese, chicken, pepperoni, ham and Italian sausage.
Ortolana
Tomato base with mozzarella cheese, mushroom, peppers, onion and sweetcorn.
Cajun
Tomato base with mozzarella cheese, onions, peppers and Cajun chicken.
Polpetta
Tomato base with mozzarella cheese, caramelised onions, roast peppers and meatballs.
Sides
Side Salad
Focaccia
Onion Rings
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Garlic Bread
Fries
Cajun Fries
Truffle Fries
Pre-Theatre Menu
WED-THU 3.30PM-7PM 2 COURSES 17.95; FRI-SUN 3.30PM-6PM 2 COURSES 20.95
Minestrone
Homemade minestrone soup served with toasted bread and butter.
Mozzarella stick
Fresh mozzarella sticks with a diavola dip.
Bruschetta
Toasted bread with cherry tomatoes, basil and garlic.
Cozze del giorno
Mussels with sauce of the day.
Fegatini Di Pollo
Chicken liver pate with onion chutney and toasted bread.
Pollo Fritto
Deep fried breaded chicken filet with diavola dip.
Gamberoni Piccanti
king prawns, white wine, garlic, chilli, cherry tomato sauce with garlic bread
Pollo Pepe
Chicken breast cooked in black pepper, brandy, and cream sauce served with chips.
Iron steak
Grilled iron steak served with chips, mixed salad and peppercorn sauce.
Seabass del giorno
Pan fried seabass served with broccoli and potato lemon sauce
Pizza Margherita
Pizza Pepperoni
Pasta Pollo Funghi
Tagliatelle with chicken, mushrooms in a cream and garlic sauce.
Penne arrabbiata
penne pasta in a home made spicy tomato sauce
Lasagna
Minced beef and pork with a tomato and béchamel sauce.