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Natale 2026Christmas Day in

Buon Natale da Bella Vista

Christmas, all’italiana.

Our Menu Festivo is here: freshly baked focaccia on arrival, then three festive courses by the river.

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Available by pre-order only. Optional glass of Prosecco for £5.

King prawns and mussels cooking in a pan over the flame at Bella Vista, Bristol

Our menus

Buon appetito.

Italian classics, stone-baked pizza and the chef’s seasonal specials, from a weekday lunch to a long, slow supper.

Natale 2026 · Buon Natale da Bella Vista

Menu Festivo

Our Christmas menu, available by pre-order only.

£39.95per person · three courses

Freshly baked Italian focaccia served on arrival.

Optional extraAdd a glass of Prosecco for £5 – first glass only.
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Starters

  • Salmone in Due Modi

    Honey and mustard cured salmon and smoked salmon, finished with capers and dill, served on toasted Altamura bread.

  • Bresaola in Contrasto GF

    Thinly sliced Italian cured beef with rocket and roasted cherry tomatoes, paired with Gorgonzola cream and a fresh lemon dressing.

  • Arancini Ricotta e Spinaci VAsk for vegan

    Crispy fried rice balls filled with ricotta and spinach, served over fragrant ratatouille, finished with fresh basil and ricotta salata.

  • Parmigiana di Melanzane VAsk for vegan

    Tender layers of aubergine, rich tomato sugo and mozzarella, baked with Parmesan.

  • Burrata e Peperonata V

    Creamy burrata served over roasted pepper, onion and tomato peperonata, with toasted Altamura bread and fresh basil.

Mains

  • Tacchino Arrosto all’Italiana

    Traditional roast turkey served with Italian-style Christmas trimmings, rich turkey jus, roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables and herb stuffing.

  • Anatra al Chianti GF

    Roasted duck breast with Chianti red wine jus and roasted shallots, served with celeriac purée and seasonal greens.

  • Risotto con Crema di Zucchine VAsk for vegan

    Creamy courgette risotto with smooth courgette cream, toasted almonds and crispy fried courgette blossom, finished with Provolone cheese. Vegan option available without Provolone.

  • Ravioli al Branzino

    Sea bass-filled ravioli served with a creamy tarragon and crab sauce, finished with lemon and fresh herbs.

  • Merluzzo alle Erbe

    Roasted cod loin with a crisp herb, Parmesan and breadcrumb crust, served with crushed roasted potatoes, seasonal greens and lemon-parsley dressing.

Dolci

  • Tiramisù Classico

  • Profiteroles al Cioccolato

  • Panna Cotta alla Vaniglia

  • Cheesecake al Biscoff

  • Selezione di Formaggi Italiani

Natale 2026 · 1–24 December

Book your Christmas table

£39.95 per person · pre-order only · bookings close two days before your visit.

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Specials

Starters

  • Burrata e Pomodoro

    Italian burrata served over altamura bread and beef tomato, topped with extra virgin olive oil and basil.

    £12.5

  • Arancini Norma

    Home made Arancini filled with aubergine and scamorza served with a ratatouille sauce toped with ricotta

    £9.5

  • Cozze Marinara

    Fresh mussels served in a creamy shallot and white wine sauce with fresh bread

    £12.5

  • Duo di Salmone

    Honey and mustard cured salmon and smoked salmon served over toasted Altamura bread, topped capers chives and shallots vinegrete.

    £10.5

Main Courses

  • Branzino alla Griglia

    Grilled fillet of seabass served with mash potatoes, garlic spinach and salsa verde

    £24.5

  • Duo di Ravioli al Granchio

    Duo of ravioli filled with lobster, scallop and prawns served with a creamy white crab sauce

    £21

  • Salmone su Velluta di Porri

    Pan-seared fresh salmon served over a velvety cream and leek sauce, finished with a touch of lemon and fresh herbs served with warm new potato.

    £24

  • Ravioli al Chingiale

    Handmade ravioli filled with slow-braised wild boar, tossed in a brown butter and fresh sage sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, finished with shaved Grana Padano and cracked black pepper

    £19.5

Pizza

All our pizzas are made to order on the premises using only fresh local produce or imported direct from Italy from our Italian supplier.

  • Margherita V

    Stone baked thin based pizza with our own tomato sauce and 100% mozzarella

    £10£12

  • Vegetariana V

    Tomato sauce, mozzarella, olives, mushrooms, peppers, onions and artichoke hearts

    £12£14

  • Capretto V

    Tomato sauce, mozzarella, black olives, goat cheese, mushroom, rocket salad and parmesan shavings

    £12£14

  • 4 Formaggi V

    Tomato sauce, mozzarella, dolcelatte cheese, goat cheese, parmesan shavings and caramelized red onions

    £12£14

  • Capricciosa

    Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Italian cooked ham and mushroom

    £12£14

  • American Hot

    Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Italian pepperoni sausage and jalapeños

    £12£14

  • Calzone Agrodolce

    Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Italian ham, salami and pineapple

    £13£15

  • Meat Feast

    Tomato sauce, mozzarella, chicken, ham, salami bacon and pepperoni sausage

    £15£17

  • Prosciutto Crudo

    Tomato sauce, mozzarella, parma ham, rocket salad and parmesan shavings

    £14£16

  • BBQ Pizza

    Tomato sauce, mozzarella, chicken, mushroom and Italian salami topped with BBQ sauce

    £13£15

  • Gadina

    Tomato sauce, mozzarella, chicken and goat cheese and caramelized red onions

    £13£15

  • Acciuge

    Tomato sauce, mozzarella, onions, olives, capers, sundry tomato, and anchovies

    £12£14

  • Calzone al Salmone

    Tomato sauce, mozzarella, smoked salmon, spinach, feta cheese in a folded pizza

    £14£16

  • Al Tono

    Tomato sauce, mozzarella, tuna, red onions, prawns and chilly

    £15£17

(V)* Vegan Cheese Available

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