Victoria Street · Bristol
Authentic Italian,
by the water.
Fresh pasta, stone-baked pizza and a riverside terrace with a bella vista. An independent, family-run kitchen in the heart of Bristol.
Proudly independent
A true family affair.
We are proudly independent, a family-run restaurant in the vibrant heart of Bristol.
Come and enjoy traditional Italian cooking, with menus prepared from the freshest, responsibly sourced ingredients.
Petrit
Owner, Bella Vista
Ways to dine
Lunch, dinner & everything worth celebrating.
Evening & à la carte
Our menus
Antipasti, handmade pasta, stone-baked pizza and grills.
Explore menus
Mon–Fri · 12:00–14:30
Lunch set £13
Any main with free garlic bread or salad. Add a starter or dessert for £4 each.
See the lunch menu
Groups & occasions
Parties & events
Birthdays, work dos and family gatherings, all looked after.
Plan a partyOur ingredients
From Italy, with love.
We craft our menus around the finest ingredients from Italy, sourced responsibly and with the utmost care.
From sun-ripened tomatoes of Campania to the fragrant basil of Genoa, every component is chosen to make each visit a celebration of taste.
Kind words
What our guests say.
“Fillet Steak was incredible and cooked perfectly, as was the rest of the meal. Very polite staff, great service!. Well worth a visit. 5*”
“Lovely restaurant on the River. They were so accommodating as my guests were 20 minutes late due to traffic. Great lunch and would certainly recommend.”
“Fabulous food and nice views. Really affordable prices as well.”
In the mood for something
Special?
A short list of dishes from the kitchen, alongside our regular menus.
Full specials menuStarters
- £12
Antipasto di Mare
Selection of smoked fish and shellfish, with homemade focaccia.
- £15
Prawns
Large tiger prawns, grilled and topped with spicy chilli oil.
- £11
Cozze Marinara
Fresh mussels with shallots, white wine and cream.
- £9
Prosciutto Crudo & Burrata
Parma ham, burrata, rocket and beef tomatoes.
Mains
- £21
Branzino
Cornish seabass with homemade mash, spinach and salsa verde.
- £29
Fillet al Dolcelatte
10oz grilled fillet steak, Dolcelatte sauce and chips.
- £19
Trio of Fish Ravioli
Three fish ravioli in a light, creamy tarragon sauce.
- £22
Anatra alle Prugne
Duck breast, roasted sweet potato, fennel and plum sauce.
Beautiful food
Unbeatable location.
Find us on Victoria Street, moments from Bristol Bridge. Our terrace is made for long lunches and golden evenings by the water.
- Mon–Thu
- 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:30
- Friday
- 12:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00
- Saturday
- 12:00–23:00
- Sunday
- Closed
