Bella Blu Restaurant
(212) 988-4624
967 Lexington Ave
New York,
NY
10021
40.7692
-73.963
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Lenox Hill, Upper East Side
What People Are Saying About Bella Blu Restaurant
The Owner
Bella Blu Restaurant
Owner
Welcome to Bella Blu, one of the Upper East Side's most popular restaurants. Experience our lively and wonderful Mediterranean decor, designed by renowned artist Antonio Romano with signature abstract oil paintings displayed throughout the dining room. The focal point is the wood burning brick oven with a colorful tile mosaic that produces the true masterpiece of Bella Blu... Our Authentic Italian Specialty Pizzas complete with exotic toppings, crispy crust, and irresistable flavor. Come find out why the Zagat guide describes them as absolutely "terrific pizzas." Our menu is an eclectic mix of Italian cultures designed by renowned Executive Chef Marc Vetri (formerly of Wolfgang Puck's Granita in Malibu) that truly establishes our diverse atmoshpere and unique flavor. Come experience the best that the Mediterranean has to offer.
The Editor
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The Scene
Bella Blu is the sort of casual place where you can be comfortable reading the New York Observer or striking up a conversation with a nice-looking stranger. The crowd is made up mostly of Upper East Side locals, and the room is almost always boisterous.
The Food
The Italian food is worth travelling for. Crisp, thin-crusted, wood-oven pizzas are a good place to start. From there, try warm lobster salad with potatoes and haricots verts. Chestnut pasta with wild boar smells and tastes comforting; and sweetbread ravioli (chopped up with veal) is divine.
User Reviews
BushwickTao
March 04, 2009
I came here with my family (4) about a week ago and I almost didn't come because of the pretentiosness of the Italian restaurants on the upper east side. I was pleasantly surprised by the service, which was courteous and attentive. I was expecting good italian food and they met my expectations. i had the beef carpaccio and they certainly seem to take a little more time to prepare it than the other italian restaurants on th epper east side. All in all, a great place to take family, friends, or a group. The decor cetainly didn't hurt, either!
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January 07, 2009
The food is so simple but yet it is one of my favorite places to go in the city. The place is tiny but the food is exactly like what I have eaten in Italy. The staff is very nice.
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mircosmith
September 14, 2007
Everything about this genuine Italian hot spot is incredible. You will be served the best pastas or appetizers in town, and the wine selection whoooo. Our waiter was from tuscany and the young Manager was from Rome, and made us feel like being in Italy at our best friends house. We really are glad there still are places like Bellablu.
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What to Drink:
The wine list is brief but there's a great bottle of wine for any pocketbook.
Message from Bella Blu Restaurant
- Authentic Brick Oven Pizza
- Brunch Specials
- Exceptional Venue for Parties
Welcome to Bella Blu, one of the Upper East Side's most popular restaurants. Experience our lively and wonderful Mediterranean decor, designed by renowned artist Antonio Romano with signature abstract oil paintings displayed throughout the dining room. The focal point is the wood burning brick oven with a colorful tile mosaic that produces the true masterpiece of Bella Blu... Our Authentic Italian Specialty Pizzas complete with exotic toppings, crispy crust, and irresistable flavor. Come find out why the Zagat guide describes them as absolutely "terrific pizzas." Our menu is an eclectic mix of Italian cultures designed by renowned Executive Chef Marc Vetri (formerly of Wolfgang Puck's Granita in Malibu) that truly establishes our diverse atmoshpere and unique flavor. Come experience the best that the Mediterranean has to offer.
