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Bella Blu, New York, NY

Bella Blu

4.6
4.6
1222 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
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Bella Blu

4.6
$31 to $50
Italian
Upper East Side

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
The memorable Northern Italian Cuisine makes this Upper East Side restaurant special. The Spaghetti Lobster is the classic signature dish of this Mediterranean treasure. The Wine Spectator awarded extensive and serious wine menu is carefully selected by owner Enrico Proietti. Very often a private wine tasting is happening at the corner table
making the wine list more notable every season. The one of a kind brick oven offers a variety of dishes, exceptional pizza and foccacina rabbiola that is hard to find in this city. For something sweeter-the deserts are impressive! The atmosphere is charming in this power playing neighborhood.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 988-4624
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    For Special Events please contact: Events@ProiettiGroup.com
  • Neighbourhood
    Upper East Side
  • Cross Street
    Between 70th and 71st Streets
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available on both sides of Lexington Avenue in front of the restaurant. Also, there is a public parking lot on 70th Street between Lexington and Third Avenues.
  • Public transit
    The 6 Subway stops 2 blocks away on 68th Street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,222 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bella Blu stands out as a "neighborhood gem" on the Upper East Side, consistently delivering "delicious food" and "outstanding service." With its "classic Italian" dishes and a warm, welcoming ambiance, it offers a delightful dining experience. Whether you're enjoying brunch or dinner, Bella Blu promises excellence, making it a must-visit in NYC.

1,222 Reviews
  1. Melanie

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Unexpectedly great restaurant. Very solid food. You can actually hear what people are saying at your table. Excellent service. Would recommend for a group or dinner with your parents.

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  2. RICARDO

    New York City

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bella Blu is our preferred restaurant in NYC. The food and the service are always exceptional.

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  3. StuartC

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was fine but food was not paced, we were rushed and everything was served at once. Mediocre.

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  4. Carol

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best upper east local restaurant with great food and service. There is never a trip to NYC without at least 2-4 visits to Bella!! I used to live close by and when I did it was my go to restaurant. Now living in California but when I come “home” Bella Blu is always part of my time here in NYC!

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  5. Bill

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time at your restaurant. We also included another couple because of our experience a few months back. Your waiters were extremely professional. Food and drinks were fantastic. We all look forward the next time we’re in town to returning here. The joke was let’s try to walk off all the delicious food we had for lunch so we can return for dinner the same evening. It was that good !!!

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  6. Marcia

    New York City

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We’ve always liked this restaurant but they do stuff 3 or 4 people at a table suited for 2. Had to send my pasta back because it was undercooked. So I ended up eating after the others had finished. Cute neighborhood restaurant but it’s gotten pricey for what you get. $41 for a piece of salmon and $35 for pasta? Probably won’t be back.

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  7. Brad

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Benjamin was delightfully accommodating to us.

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  8. Mary

    Milan

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic neighborhood restaurant that is friendly, fun and delicious!

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  9. Jo-Ellen

    New York City

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was terrific and the service is always good. A little noisy but I expected that. Overall a great time.

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  10. john

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Unusual looking interior, in a good way. Service was excellent. Margarita pizza to share was solid, not great. Main courses ranged from ok to very good. We’ll go back.

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FAQs

Bella Blu does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Postmates.

Bella Blu is rated 4.6 stars by 1222 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Bella Blu restaurant

Bella Blu

4.6
$31 to $50
Italian
Upper East Side

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bella Blu

967 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10021

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between 70th and 71st Streets
  • Neighbourhood
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available on both sides of Lexington Avenue in front of the restaurant. Also, there is a public parking lot on 70th Street between Lexington and Third Avenues.
  • Public transit
    The 6 Subway stops 2 blocks away on 68th Street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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