Bella Trattoria E Pizzeria

I dined here on a Thursday afternoon after arriving to New York with a couple of friends, as our airbnb was close to the restaurant. I read many great reviews so I was hopeful, and upon entering, the atmosphere was quite cozy and inviting. There was a nice Christmas tree and the staff allowed us to store our luggage by the tree. We started off with some calamari, which was fried well and tasted great. Then, we shared two mains: rigatoni bolognese and the sausage pizza. We enjoyed the pasta a lot, however, the pizza left much to be desired. It was not that flavourful and the meat was scarce. Also, I felt like it could have been hotter. Finally, when we paid, I noticed an automatic 20% tip included in the cost. We weren't even a big group, so I don't understand why we would have been charged that without being notified prior. Moreover, be careful not to fall for the "sparkling or spring water?" question if you're not willing to pay almost $10 for a bottle of water; ask for tap. Our bill with two mains, one side, and a drink, came out to be more than $80. Overall, the food here was decent, but definitely not the best Italian food I've had. The atmosphere was nice, however, the service charges were a bit off-putting and negatively impacted our experience at this restaurant.

Hands down one of the best Italian restuarant anywhere, including Italy. Tomato sauce, meat, olive oil, seafood all super fresh. The chef and servers are super friendly yet not pushy. Beautiful atmosphere with lively Italian music in the background. Just Perfect dinning exp. I would come back again and again. The best part- BYOB! So yummy we ended up ordering more food and took out another Pizza to go.

This was the best pasta I’ve had in the U.S. so far. If you like spicy food, I highly recommend adding some chili flakes. I couldn’t try the pizza since I was dining alone, but it gives me a good reason to come back. If you’re staying anywhere near this area, make sure to stop by — this isn’t an ad, just my honest opinion. The staff were incredibly friendly too.

Do not miss the opportunity to eat here. The food is home made, exquisite & an experience. Closest Ive had to my Nonna's cooking yet. From the cheesy garlic bread, the fried calamari, Nonna's lasagna to the homemade sauce, everything was amazing. The owner & staff made it even more enjoyable. I dont often leave reviews. Bella's Trattoria deserves it! Thanks for a lovely meal!

Incredible food! We had the nonna’s lasagne and the penne vodka with creamy tomato sauce. Both so unbelievable tasty. Proper home made,heartwarming Italian food! Service was excellent and the atmosphere is lovely. Recommend!

From start to finish a great experience. This was more than just eating at a restaurant for dinner, my family and I felt like we were family guest. The Chicken Francese and chicken piccata were the best we’ve had. The pizza was absolutely delicious. We brought our own wine and beer and were accommodated with glasses and had our beer kept refrigerated. We were visiting the area but we will definitely be back!

WOW this food is Phenomenal!!! All the pasta dishes were amazing and the PIZZA was better than New York pizza, seriously. It takes me 30 minutes to get here, but I will definitely make the trip anytime I want good pizza or Italian food, because it is WORTH it. Even something as simple as the cheese garlic bread… was so mouthwatering good.

This place can go toe to toe with any Italian place in North Jersey. Was pleasantly surprised at how fresh the cesar salad was, the chicken francese was perfectly battered , soft and so much flavor!!. We had a small family get together, party of 19 people and they were super accommodating. The service was wonderful. Very attentive, offered plenty of Parmesan cheese!! It seems silly but not many places take the time to do this. Finished dinner with a cappuccino which was also excellent. Can't wait to visit this place next time I'm in the area.

You must try their pastas are actually amazing!! I highly recommend the sangria. You will thanks me. The service was good and the ambience is very pleasing

Such delicious food (had the lasagna, calamari fra diavolo, and tiramisu ), great service, ambiance & vibes 100/100. Will be back...frequently!

The food here is so deliciously Italian that you expect to hear "Benvenuto amico mio" upon entering this establishment. The staff is friendly, accommodating and menu knowledgeable. The owner/chef Patrick regularly makes his way to the dining area to make sure his guests are satisfied, happy and comfortable. The music is pleasantly appropriate and at volume that permits conversation with your party without yelling. Very few quality Italian cuisine restaurants in North Bergen area and even less that can be as consistently superb as Bella Trattoria. This is with a car trip if you're not lucky enough to be a local. Yummy Tummy!

This place is amazing. This past weekend was my mom's 70th birthday. They hosted our family dinner of 23 people. The restaurant is cozy and inviting. We were able to go earlier to decorate with balloons a bit. Patrick, the owner, created a Prix Fix Lunch menu. It was well priced and had plenty of options for the guests. It's BYOB so we brought a bunch of wine. The service and attention was exceptional. Would constantly check if we were in need of anything. They also took pictures for us. They continued filling wine and water glasses. They cut the cake for us. The food was delicious. We started off with garlic bread and calamari. The penne vodka, Bolognese, chicken Parm, and chicken francese were very good. And these are just the ones I tried. Everyone loved the restaurant and had a great time. I will definitely be coming back. As I'm sure others from the family will too. And will definitely think of them if I have other events to put together. They created a stress-free experience for my family and I. My mom was over the moon. Thank you for such a memorable day.

This is definitely one of those places you must try if you stop by the area. The staff is super nice and friendly and the food is delicious!! I'm a foodie myself and the food here is amazing I had the opportunity to try several plates everything exceeded my expectations. Definitely recommend!!! Great ambience too

Hands-down the best Italian we had in New York (and it wasn't even in NYC). We stayed on the Jersey side so we could park our car and found this gem on Google. I wish we found it on day one. As an added bonus it's BYOB, so get a nice bottle of wine. The sauce will haunt my dreams.

Perfection is the best way to describe Bella. Stumbled on this gem while traveling to the area for a funeral. The food is amazing, layered balanced flavors, adequate portions, great price (BYOB) Don't miss the soup (pasta fagioli and minestrone were a meal in themselves), but don't stop there. Try the lasagna, pollo Marsala, rigatoni bolognese - all three are winners. Finish it off with house made tiramisu (no sugar) and carrot cake. It was evident when we returned with 20 people in tow after the service a hidden gem had been found by two Texans. Everyone raved about the food and the atmosphere was soon filled with storytelling, memories and laughter. There are few times while dining you get to experience the passion of the owner, it is reflected in every dish he served. If you are lucky enough to eat at Bella, Patrick will make it a memorable experience.

Wonderful find ~ visiting from Philly and found this great little restaurant pizzeria! Chicken Picatta, penne Vodka, pizza ~ we tried it all and it was delicious! If you're in the area ~ eat here! Friendly people too!

The food was amazing! The service was great! Everyone was very friendly and the food was delicious. I will definitely be going back to try more of their dishes. Can't recommend this place enough.

Bella Trattoria E Pizzeria is a real diamond in the rough, tucked away in Guttenberg, New Jersey. What makes this the best Italian restaurant in the area--and that includes Hoboken--is the high quality of all the dishes. Eg, the penne puttenesca is by far the best I've tasted (and I've been to great restaurants, from Manhattan to Rome). The chicken parmesan is yummy--it's perfectly cooked. Ditto the pizza pies, salmon, and penne Bolognese. Bottom line, all the dishes on menu are superb. Bon appetit!

10/10 experience! The owner Patrick was a very gracious host, stopping by to check in on us a few times and even speak to us at length about his business. The food was spectacular, at a very reasonable price point. The environment is very welcoming and warm. If you're looking for a cozy date night or family restaurant spot, this is it! Bathrooms were also very clean which is not always common.

Great service and awesome food!!! Very quaint and lovely ambience! Waiters are very helpful. Owner is very friendly and will try to accommodate your diet. I'm vegetarian and he did great with my food.

OMG this hidden gem was amazing! Can't believe I've lived in Hudson County and just found this place on the busiest street Bergenline. The food was excellent!! Service was super attentive and friendly. The whole place is a just a cozy vibe and it's BYOB. From beginning to end the entire experience was perfect. Definitely won me over !

Food is amazing! Everything-- from the warm bread basket to the last tasty morsel of tiramisu-- tastes fresh and flavorful! The service is nice and friendly, the ambiance is warm and welcoming. So happy to have found this place!

Best food in town with the best service! very attentive and accommodating especially for tourist.

Love love love this place! The owner and the staff were amazing and professional and they are always making sure your drinks are topped off. From the appetizers to the desserts (which the owner makes it fresh) to the pizza we took home, it's probably one of the best spots we've visited in a long time. The owner will tell you that he owned a restaurant for 25+ years and had to close due to CoVid and had to relocate. He'll tell you his patrons from his Times Square location will make the drive to Jersey for his food. When you have this type of ownership and relationship with your patrons, you know the place will be amazing. They do have daily lunch specials and on the weekends it's BYOB brunch style. Do try this place out. You won't be disappointed.

Came in on a Saturday night and the place was a little empty. The pizza was excellent. Crust was perfect and it had the right amount of cheese. The waiters were very attentive and kept checking on us. The inside is nicely decorated and they have classic Italian music playing. The staff was very friendly and they gave us really good homemade ice cream at the end. Definitely will be coming back. This place deserves more foot traffic.

If you're looking for Authentic Italian food definitely make your way here. Everything is good from the fresh vegetables to the lasagna to even the homemade desserts! My favorites of course was the chocolate cake and the carrot cake. Very attentive servers and beautifully decorated scenery on the inside.

Bella is located just north of the West New York border in Guttenburg,NJ. We had only heard about it recently and off we went on a Thursday evening. Right from the beginning, the service was excellent and a very relaxed atmosphere. We started with the calamari fritti, which was different from all the others I've eaten. The chef slices them very thin and the result is a very crispy calamari. Delicious! Along with the calamari, we shared the caprese salad, which had juicy slices of tomato, topped with fresh mozzarella (which is made in house every day), basil and olives. Very refreshing! For the main entree, my wife had the chicken picatta and I had the chicken Marsala. For both dishes the chicken was tender and perfectly cooked. The flavors were amazing! Both entrees came with broccoli and tasty, roasted potatoes. For dessert, we shared tiramisu, which was a very unique version, also made fresh in house. It's a much lighter version with more emphasis on the lady fingers and also a nice chocolate flavor. We ended the evening with an espresso, which was perfect. They also serve breakfast and lunch. The pricing is very reasonable and they accept credit cards and AMEX. It is BYOB, so bring your favorite wine with you. Overall, it was a great dining experience and we will be returning to taste everything their menu has to offer.

Late Saturday evening business trip hotel arrival. I was very hungry but did not want to leave. I searched online through yelp found pizzeria with good reviews. ordered online with delivery, very prompt pizza was great, salad was excellent highly recommend!

Awesome food!!! We had an event at the restaurant and the owner was so accommodating. I am vegetarian and he did great with my food. Waiters are helpful and friendly. Restaurant is very quaint and cozy. Highly recommend it!!!

Worst experience I have ever had. Placed two orders first one was cancelled and second one never arrived!!! Delivery driver said it was delivered but it was never delivered, they said to check outside but who leaves pizza outside anyway???! Didn't ring the bell or even call the phone number. Contacted slice since they do not answer the phone, all they did was to tell me sorry but we will cancel the order. Worst service ever! Won't be ordering again from this pizzeria! Don't order from this place

AMAZING! From the food to the service. When I walked in I was immediately greeted. The server was so kind.The food came out fast and was delicious. I definitely recommend eating here for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Wow. Breakfast was amazing !!! At first we walked in and didn't know if they were open but they were. My son rated this place 8 out of 10 only because they're was something in his drink. He had 2 eggs sunny side with sausage and potatoes. Sunny side eggs were cooked perfectly and great for dipping his toast. Sausage cooked perfect and the potatoes.. "he asked for seconds" ! My wife had the pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage. The pancakes were so fluffy and buttery !!! She's so picky and she was like wow ! Does have powdered sugar on top. She rated 7 out of 10 because she didn't like the orange juice and she's a big OJ person! I had the Italian Omelette with bacon and potatoes. The omelette was not dry and the bacon was sooooo goood ! It didn't come with the meal. I ordered it on the side. But totally WORTH IT !!! Our service was amazing. She was pleasant and bussed our plates at the right time and kind ! I would say 9 out of 10 because I wasn't a big fan of the regular coffee. I'm sure their latte and cappuccino taste great. The ambiance of this place is so chilled and vibed. Mello music, mostly Italian music. Relaxing. The way you should be eating breakfast. We hung out for about 10 min more because of the music. Haha. Highly recommended for a place that is new and local !!! Definitely coming back for Dinner and it's BYOB !!! Amazing.

Flew into NJ for a funeral and found this place close to us and based off of ratings. Being from Texas we wanted to find some great Italian food, and we scored big. We went in and was seated by the owner, Patrick. He brought out our soup and entree fast and piping hot. Best Italian food I have ever had in my 52 years. He even let us try his scratch made, sugar free, tiramisu. The food was so over the top good my guest and I told him we would be back the next day (we were on a 2 day trip). At the funeral we asked the local family if they knew of this place and they did not. We ended up filling up his place with the entire family. Once again Patrick knocked the ball out of the park. He served our entire party in a very timely manner and even took photos with us before we left. If you are ever in the area this is a must place to eat. Thanks again to the staff for allowing us to bring some laugher to a family who had lost one of their own. If I could give him 10 stars out of 10 that would be the rating.

This place is a gem from the atmosphere to the music, the vast delicious menu, the wonderfully helpful staff, reasonable prices and overall experience there. The food is the best part and never disappoints no matter what meal of the day you get to enjoy there. HIGHLY recommend this place, you won't be sorry you went or took out from there! Enjoy!!

Wonderful fresh food, very nice decor and great service. You can't go wrong at this lovely restaurant!

Amazing food breakfast lunch and dinner! Great service, comfortable place and just a great restaurant. The price is great for the amount of food you are served and it's BYOB!

Love the food! So tasty and prices are fair for the quality / amount of food you're receiving. Service is amazing and efficient. I will definitely come back again!