Reviews of Bella Cucina. (Restaurant) in Queenstown (Otago).

Name: Bella Cucina
Address: 6 Brecon Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand, Queenstown, Otago
Telephone: +64 3 442 6762
Price range: €€
Rating: 4.7

Bella Cucina

3191 Reviews

375 Comments

Restaurant

Italian restaurant

6 Brecon Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

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Information of Bella Cucina, Restaurant in Queenstown (Otago)

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This place has good reviews, this means that they treat their customers well and you’ll feel great with their services, recommended 100%!

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Open hours of Bella Cucina

Monday

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12–2:30 p.m.
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12–2:30 p.m.
5–10 p.m.

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12–2:30 p.m.
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Reviews of Bella Cucina

T. A.

We enjoyed the "Trust the Chef" experience. We had no idea what to expect for our 3 course meal and we were pleasantly surprised. Great food, great vibe and great service!

Lovely restaurant, great vibe with perfect music to add to the atmosphere. Very impressed and well looked after by our beautiful waitress Emma. She was so warm and friendly from beginning to end. Nothing was a problem, she came across as so genuine and a lovely person. The food was delicious. We had garlic bread, dough balls, carbonara and another pasta dish. All the food was beautiful and I highly recommend this restaurant. 😋

Firstly can i say, the staff here are AMAZING. we are a family of 6 (3 kids and a toddler) and the staff were patient, funny and interactive with our kids. Also very knowledgeable with food/wine pairing. The tables were a wee bit too close for my liking (covid times) but other than that, the food was fresh, seasoned amazing and well priced. Highly recommend this little restaurant

The best Italian i have ever had! This place will definitely be on our ritual go to list to dine at whenever in queenstown. Great atmosphere, great hospitality and food to rave about. I would order the exact same again- it was that good!

Yummy food and service with a smile ! I visited with some friends recently for dinner, we had a wonderful evening - the food was perfect and our server Kellie was an absolute superstar. We will definitely be back when we are next in town! Thanks team 😊

Bella Cucina has a lovely, cosy atmosphere, the service is impeccable and the food was authentic and delicious! Our server was wonderful and did so much to make our anniversary special! Thank you, we will definitely be back!

We have a lovely meal at Bella Cucina whenever we’re in Queenstown. The pasta is is delicious. I love the spaghetti with you live oil, chilli and Parmesan cheese. Perfect! My husband had the bolagaise it too was delicious. We had some lovely Italian wine 🍷 and Ana sidewalk table. Highly recommend.

Every time I visit Queenstown I make dining at Bella Cucina an essential part of my holiday experience. This no fuss, extremely efficient and accommodating restaurant always produces delicious food. With seasonal menu changes using quality produce, I am never disappointed. Great cosy restaurant atmosphere too - like dining used to be.

T. H.

Very nice and cozy place. Service was excellent and so was the food! Have been before and will definitely go again. Would recommend to anyone who likes italian food! :)

Great Italian food, wood fired pizza with constantly updated menu to incorporate seasonal local produce.

Food to die for and service incredible! We’re going back while we’re down here as thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. The staff were so welcoming and friendly and we highly recommend trying the “trust the chef” on the menu- they really know what their doing! Thank you and see you soon!

A. H.

Good food, good vibes, good service, family friendly. I missed the dessert part, my bad, will definitely go back again. Highly recommend.

Absolutely AMAZING! I love that the menu changes each day and show cases a beautiful selection of local seasonal ingredients. Each meal really highlights the simple flavors of fresh produce, herbs and hand made pasta and dough. This is exceptional quality food, made with love and an authentic Italian touch. I don't normally drink wine with dinner but the selection of wines are a perfect accompaniment to the menu and the staff are helpful when it comes to choosing something if you're not sure. For me, the best part is that you won't get the same meal twice with the menu changing so often so it is a restaurant you can be pleasantly surprised by time and time again.

Good food, friendly staff enjoy chargrilled Squid 😋

The meal was average. They were already out of dough balls before 8pm, which is one of their specialities. Considering the portion, the gnocchi was ridiculously overpriced and the team had to be reminded for the candle and wine twice. The garlic bread was good and so was my partner’s wine (when it finally arrived).

Wonderful food, a lovely atmosphere and great service from Kellie. Enjoyed it so much the first visit that I went back on my birthday.

we had a good experience at Bella Cucina. ++ Staff very friendly and the service was pretty fast We had some fish and it was perfectly cook and we loved the dessert . We had tiramisu and panacotta. - we took the option trust the chef and you get 2 starter 2 mains and 2 dessert to share. A little bit disappointed by the second starter. It was just a bowl of olives. And for the pasta Bolognese the meat was a bit dry. The rest of our menu was very good and we really enjoyed our time there.

We came here with a toddler in a stroller and despite being a relatively small restaurant, the staff went out of their way to accommodate, providing a spot for the stroller. The friendly staff was knowledgable and the food delicious. We enjoyed the cosy atmosphere and will gladly come back next time we're in Queenstown.

A. S.

I was lucky to get to travel Italy before COVID hit and I can happily say that the food here transported me back (didn’t even need to quarantine on the way back). The vibe is amazing as you walk past the wood fired pizza oven on the way in with Italian tunes kissing the walls creating the perfect ambiance. The fact their menu changes daily depending on the produce available shows they do not skimp on quality. I had the dough balls which were something I haven’t seen in an Italian restaurant before but it SHOULD be a staple. Talking of staples, I went for the fettuccine carbonara (excuse my sacrilege with the chili flakes) and wowee, talk about a humdinger. The waitress was spectacular which really just rounded off the perfect dining experience. This place is a MUST if you are in QT

By far the best pasta meal I have had. The smell of fresh herbs wafting through while waiting for our meal was fantastic. Great service. Worth every cent.

Some of the best Italian food you will eat. The pasta with clams (pasta vongole) was amazing as was the carbonara and carpaccio . Great service and really generous portions as well as an authentic atmosphere! All the meats are cured in house and the chefs change the menu up each day to keep things interesting. Definitely coming back 😊

Asked the stuff of our hotel about where to eat in Queenstown and he highly recommended this place and its pizza. Everything we ordered was absolutely amazing and couldn't be better 'cause it's already perfect!! Probably because we drove a long way here and was cold and hungry. But a delicious homemade pizza and paste are just the right choice to boost things up. Especially they make the things all fresh and special which the menue changes often. Great food, good environment and nice service.

What a beautifully presented venue. So cute and cosy with a lovely ambiance, perfect for date night! The food is so delicious with so many Italian favourites to choose from. The service from Jess was also so attentive and friendly, would recommend this place to anyone and everyone! Thank you Bella Cucina for being such a lovely little addition to Queenstown!

Came here on our last night in Queenstown for our Honeymoon trip as I love pasta and wanted to save the best for last! Everything is made on the spot, food was so delicious but the best part as well was the service! From the first moment we sat down our waitress made us feel so welcome and was so easy to talk with! We appreciate it and I was soo happy this was the last dinner we had here as it was the best honestly, no photos because we just smashed the food it was so great! Cannot wait to come back ! 🥰🥰

Great food including fresh pasta and charming atmosphere in this little ristorante.

I spent a long time plannning our honeymoon and decided on Bella Cucina to be our first dinning experience in Queenstown. It was the best choice. Amazingly authentic Italian food of the highest quality and fantastic service. Thank you for helping me make an impression on my wife from our first meal and see you in 2021.

The fettuccine carbonara here was incredible - fresh and tasty - and the service was top notch, particularly from their waitress Kellie who was serving me! Already planning to go back again on my next trip

Delicious food, lovely setting and excellent staff, all in all a wonderful dining experience.

J. N.

Taste is definitely there, and pizza was done well albeit it came out a little colder. Gentleman manning the counter was a class act, attentive and made sure the guests were taken care of. Was told the pasta menu changes daily so this is probably another reason to check it out yourself. My fav would be the garlic dough bun if you have to order an appetizer to start off with.

Very good Italian food and the staff were super friends and attentive. Ended up getting the carbonara which was gorgeous, the garlic bread pizza that we got as a side was also gorgeous but my god did it fill you up! Would definitely come back here again when I'm in the mood for Italian (would love to try their pizzas which looks amazing!)

Dinner here was just perfect. It felt like I was in Italy again eating proper food. It was all so simple yet everything was so flavoursome and delicious. I wish I could have eaten more. I had four dishes and they were one better than the other. The wine was also great. Service was impeccable. The carpaccio was exactly how I remembered it to be when I was a child. The caprese had juicy tomatoes and creamy mozzarella. The pizza was thin but not too crispy and you could taste the proper mozzarella and not cheese in it. The gnocchi melted in my mouth. Pinot grigio was refreshing and valpolicella bold and deep. The waiter was lovely and provided amazing service recommending the best dishes as well. I would go again and again to this place. So highly recommended.

S. C. P.

This place was recommended by our driver who took us to our hotel. We ordered the shrimp risotto and seafood pasta. The portion was not large, but we weren’t especially hungry either. The risotto was slightly under seasoned for my taste, and only had one and a half shrimps, but the seafood pasta was really good and with lots of seafood in it. Service was great!

Thankyou Bella Cucina for a beautiful meal. Our host was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Laurie was awesome. Thankyou. Great wine suggestions. The most authentic freshly made gnocchi, ricotta and walnut with lemon oil. I was taken to Fiorenz! My husband had hand made spaghetti and it was the best ever. Quite memorable to be honest. Again made on site. Would recommend you try it. We will be back.

Best Italian restaurant in New Zealand. Soooo good. Wait staff are all amazing, very knowledgeable and helpful. Loved it. Thank you.

Some nice flavours well presented. It's an odd cross of striving for high end, (portion and presentation) while maybe being a little more of a local Italian place. I'm not local so cant say if there are other better options.

Small. Quaint. Unpretentious. Just delicious homely italian food done well. "Eat simple. Eat well" absolutely true of this place. Great friendly fast service too. Yummy carbonara served at the table with an egg yolk that you mix up in to a delicious thick rich creamy sauce. Highly recommended.

My husband, toddler and I didn't make a reservation, but were still warmly welcomed and accommodated for. Our waiter (whom we didn't catch his name, but we think he is from Liverpool) was very lovely and attentive. We ordered some entrees, wine and mains which were all delicious. It was such a nice surprise to find an authentic Italian restaurant nestled in the bustling tourist district of Queenstown. We only managed to take photos of the entrees before getting distracted by our toddler and then the delicious mains that followed.

Excellent meal and service. Had "trust the chefs" option. What a great choice, would never have chosen these dishes and they were excellent. This "real" Italian restaurant is a "not to miss" experience when visiting Queenstown. Thank you.

Went for dinner on valentines day with my girlfriend. Restaurant was super busy but all staff extremely friendly and the food was superb. Pizza is to die for.

Great Italian food, and good service too. We have been here every time we go to Queenstown and have not been disappointed. There are some good vegetarian options too.

As soon as you step into Bella cucina it gives you the vibes of a little family restaurant back in Italy. With authentic pizza, homemade pastas, bread baked in the wood fire oven... It also taste delightful and they change their menu everyday as they follow closely the season and what the local suppliers have on market. Bela cucina = fresh, delightful, friendly and cozy !

Great Food, we tried the Chefs special and every bite was a delight to our taste buds. True Italian cooking at its best. Thank you We will be back

Superb Italian food. As authentic as it can be. Love the olives, pasta and fish.

Absolutely amazing meal. We sat by the window at the front and enjoyed the carbonara and calzone. As a starter the dough balls and garlic oil were absolutely fantastic!!! Definitely recommend.

Best Italian food and the service (Wies especially) is top notch!! We celebrated our anniversary and the Bella team made it extra special for us. Delicious, fresh and authentic Italian food, the customer service was personal and on point. We felt welcome and appreciated! A++++ highly recommended!!

Insanely good pizza, incredible staff and service, lovely warm atmosphere. A cool spot that is worth visiting if you want a different, more intimate twist on dining in Queenstown

A beautiful little restaurant in the heart of Queenstown. Absolutely delicious food, wonderful service and overall a lovely experience!

nice little intimate restaurant. Loved the setup was beautiful and cozy. The food was lovely. Thank you

My wife loves Italian food & we ate here a few weeks ago during our honeymoon. It was by far our favourite dining experience in Queenstown! Such a cool concept having a slightly different menu every day & seeing the date at the top of it. Your French waitress made us feel very welcome, commenting on my wife's smile, & gave us a bit of history about the restaurant. She is clearly very passionate about what she does & is a great asset to your business. Food was authentic & of the highest quality. Highly recommend the dough balls as a starter. My wife & I both had pasta & it was fresh, flavoursome & delicious. All the meals that came out around us looked wonderful, too. Couldn't recommend Bella Cucina more.

Straightforward, well executed Italian food with professional, friendly service. Loved it, this will be a regular for Queenstown trips from now on.

Very good Italian food and the staff were super friends and attentive. Ended up getting the carbonara which was gorgeous, the garlic bread pizza that …

Absolutely amazing meal. We sat by the window at the front and enjoyed the carbonara and calzone. As a starter the dough balls and garlic oil were absolutely fantastic!!! Definitely recommend.

Really great food. I got chef’s choice. Served really fast. Tiramisu was amazing. Kellie’s service was easy, relaxed and timely. Very good. Will definitely come back.

We have been many times to Bella Cucina. It is one of our favourite Queenstown eateries. Everything is delicious and the service is faultless. Suitable to a quiet romantic evening or also child friendly. The kids meals are great child options (food choices kids actually like) and only $13. They offer crayons and a colouring sheet for children too. We recommend to all.

Lovely pizza. Love to come back again .

As soon as you step into Bella cucina it gives you the vibes of a little family restaurant back in Italy. With authentic pizza, homemade pastas, bread baked in the wood fire oven... …

Amazing food that left us in a daze. Our server Kellie was awesome and had great suggestions. Leaving the restaurant proved challenging however as we both left significantly wider than when we came in and the narrow door proved to be an obstacle albeit a mark of a first class meal!!!!

We booked here for our wedding anniversary and the Bella Cucina staff went out of their way to make it special, bubbles included! The food is perfectly prepared, so fresh and delicious and there is a great selection of wines!! We will absolutely be back again and again ✨

Beef cheeks were extremely good. Nice place but still child friendly when we came (around 6pm). Staff all great. Only criticism is some portion sizes we're a little small, but that's possibly because it tasted so good we wanted more.

If you're looking for genuine, delightful Italian go to Bella Cucina, we LOVED it! The lamb parpadelle, garlic pizza and beef carpaccio were incredible. So delicate, flavourful + delicious. Had a wonderful waitress look after us (thanks Kellie) great recommendations, including the wine.

Good Service. Pasta was a tad undercooked for my liking, but flavours were delicious. Romantic and really cosy venue.

Overall experience was pretty good. Food was very nice and staff was quite pleasant.

Straightforward, well executed Italian food with professional, friendly service. Loved it, this will be a regular for Queenstown trips from now on.

Delish! Homemade with loads of twists and flavours. Kids loved the pizzas! Calamari for entree is a must!

Best food we have had to-date in Queenstown. The atmosphere was good and it was so cosy inside, Mike did a great job serving us and the food was delicious. Only criticism would be that the food came out really fast, we would have liked the food to come out a bit more spaced out.

My pasta was sooooo good! Full of flavour and literally delicious 😍 Cute place with a nice homely atmosphere and our waitress Kelly was lovely and very helpful. Cannot wait to come back next time guys, so much we want to try!

Wonderful experience with that awesome French waitress. She could run the whole thing on her own. That spaghetti aglio olio was like we were back in Italy. Great atmosphere, top!

My husband and I spent fantastic time. Awesome food, romantic mood and friendly staff!

Best dinner we had in NZ Felt like being back in Italy... just incredible food! We loved everything from entrée to desert. Our waitress Wies was very thoughtful and her service was on point. We enjoyed every second, and definitely coming back.

Authentic Italian restaurant! They make their pasta & bread daily. Service was great & I really enjoyed my marinara pasta! You could tell it was fresh.

Great food, excellent staff and really relaxing venue. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.

Every time in Queenstown dinner at Bella Cucina is on the program! Another fine experience last night - we'll be back next time again!

My Wife and I had a great dining experience at Bella Cucina! We had the Margarita Pizza and Sautéed gnocchi which were both great! The gnocchi was definitely the highlight! the mushroom sauce with gorgonzola was perfect! our service by Kellie was as good as the food! 5 star! she made you feel comfortable and was able to provide insight into the wine list and menu which was appreciated. Would recommend and dine again.

What a fabulous little restaurant, we had the best lasagne ever and all the dishes where fresh and delicious - super impressed and delighted with our dining experience. Well done and thank you

This place has the best Italian food, but the service we received from Kellie was even better. Nothing was too much trouble and she really gave us the best experience possible. That girl deserves a pay rise. Will definitely be back very soon.

Been living in Queenstown quite a while and finally got myself to Bella Cucina after a lot of recommendations. The food was fab and met my expectations but I have to say it was the service that takes this restaurant to new heights! Our waitress was Kellie and she was honestly just the best!!!!!! My fiancé is very picky and tends to make changes to the menu. This was absolutely no bother for Kellie who basically bent over backwards to make sure our needs were met! - She was actually also just wicked to chat too - she generally just made our experience really enjoyable! 5*** STAR SERVICE!

Really great food. I got chef’s choice. Served really fast. Tiramisu was amazing. Kellie’s service was easy, relaxed and timely. Very good. Will definitely come back.

I LOVE BELLA ! Best Italian restaurant in Queenstown. Amanda received us with a big smile and sit us next to the open kitchen were we could see Chef Mateo preparing some tasty pizzas ! GREAT service & food ! Highly recommend it :)

Had the most amazing experience here, best carbonara I have ever eaten…overall the food was faultless. Logan was very friendly and happy to help with any recommendations! Will definitely be returning soon :)

We had a thoroughly enjoyable evening at Bella Cucina. Our table wasn’t quite ready when we arrived so a complimentary garlic bread was served as a starter. Our group had lamb and pasta dishes - all were delicious. The service From all the staff was excellent. We enjoyed Alex who served our table. He was fun and helpful. The atmosphere reminded us of restaurants we have eaten at in Italy!

Best restaurant in Queenstown, everything all good,we had lovely Merino lamb was soooo yummy, also I prefer open strudel was so good, I never had in my life👍

Exceptional experience dining here. All of us had a wonderful time. The staff were friendly, happy and helpful, with special recognition to the lovely lady Wies who took care of us all night. The food was cooked fast with no compromise to freshness and flavour. What more could you ask for?

Absolutely delicious meal! Atmosphere and service also fantastic. Such a great choice of authentic Italian wines on offer for a reasonable price. We had such a great meal experience here.

I had a fantastic meal with my fiancé! The dough balls were fantastic! The pasta and pizza was absolutely delicious and the service was really good! Great value for money in Queenstown. Would definitely come back!

We have been to Bella Cucina many times over the years and it never fails to impress. Awesome food in a cozy warm setting with a great ambience. Thanks Marty, keep up the good work!

Intimate little Italian restaurant. Decided to come here last minute with some friends and was blown away by how lovely the atmosphere is. The food had plenty of flavour and our server Wies was very good at pairing wines with our dishes. Highly reccomend visiting if you're in queenstown.

Once again we enjoyed our fabulous night at Bella Cucina. Food was 10/10 and staff delightful. A "not to be missed" restaurant to visit.

Really cosy and warm atmosphere. The food was incredible. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting Queenstown. Our waiter Logan was very welcoming and attentive.

Logan is the best waiter in Queenstown! His service was exceptional and he is a huge asset to Bella Cucina. Food was exquisite and service perfect.

Fantastic as always! We make sure we have a meal here every time we go to Queenstown. It is some of the best authentic Italian food we have found in New Zealand, and the staff a always very friendly and helpful.

One of the best Italian dining experiences we have ever had. The staff were friendly, super knowledgeable with amazing recommendations and the food was way better than we anticipated. Will definitely come back when we are next in Queenstown.

My husband and I came for the first anniversary of our wedding in Italy. They surprised us with a glass of bubbles to celebrate which was so lovely and then followed some of the best Italian food we’ve ever had. We ordered the bruschetta which was incredible and then the fettuccine carbonara was hands down the best pasta I’ve ever had. It’s a small restaurant but perfectly Italian and such great service. Can’t wait to visit Queenstown again so we can come back! Thanks so much!

Busy little restaurant with amazing staff, Kellie who was our server was so attentive to our table and very knowledgeable about the menu and wine. Food was outstanding, 100% will come again on our next trip!

Beautiful food and all the staff were wonderful. Our beautiful server Wies was extremely accommodating and has excellent knowledge on wine.

Absolutely fabulous! I'm coeliac and had an excellent gluten free rissoto followed by panna cotta and my best friend had home made Italian pasta that was a good as being in Italy. Couldn't recommend enough! Thanks to Liz and the team highly recommend. +++

Came here on the last night of a 4 night stint in Queenstown and regret it. Should have come here from day one. Food in Qtown can be a bit overpriced and boring, but this place is well priced and the food is well crafted. They apparatly change their menu every few days, so you know they gotta be using fresh ingredients and real chefs. Pizza was fantastic, pasta was rich and the mushroom bruchetta and balsamic brussel sprout entree / sides were good enough to be mains. Service was great too by the way, attentive but not overly so. Cheers guys! Great job.

Four of us went for dinner there on Sunday night, I had the seafood pasta, my boyfriend had the carbonara and our other two friends had the lasagne. Everything was delicious! Very generous portions, and everything was really tasty :) The service was amazing! Our lovely waitress hear me say that my bf and I just got engaged so she gave us a glass of bubbles on the house which was really sweet :) We would highly recommend

Came last week for pasta and gnocchi. Good portion size and tasty. Waitress Kellie was cool and real helpful. Too much choice and all yum haha

If you’re looking for proper Italian, this is the place… The food was absolutely delicious and I’m keen to return to try the rest of the menu. Also, the staff were super lovely 👍🏼

Had a great meal.... Logan was great. Very personable and went out of his way to help with desserts. Loved the fresh ingredients.

Absolutely loved our dining experience at Bella Cucina, the most delicious place to celebrate. The staff looked after us as if they knew us. The food was beyond delicious, the dough balls and the pizza the highlight! Finishing with limoncello was perfect too, great suggestion from our waitress! 5 stars for sure :)

As always the food was exceptional and I savoured every mouthful. The waitress was engaging, responsive to all our requests and efficient. The ambience took me back to Europe. Please keep it all as it is.

We went to Bella to catch up with friends we hadn’t seen for a while. It was the perfect place for it, super cosy. On top of this our host Marty treated us as part of his big Italian familia! Oh and yes, the food was amazing!

Cannot think of a more authentic Italian Restaurant, has to be the best wood fire pizza and fresh pasta devoured in a long time. Thank you Liz as you are a most gracious host and all with a humble smile. Most delicious meal so far in QT. Thank you and see you soon

OMG… amazing food, incredible waitress Kellie, wonderful authentic atmosphere. Dinner for my 50th and worth every cent hence a $20 tip. Beef Carpaccio was beautiful and our mains spaghetti ai fruitti Di mare & conchiglie were delizioso 👌a complimentary tiramisu with a candle was also brought out to me and the lovely Kellie sang me happy birthday 💛 AAA+++

Literally the best spaghetti bolognese I have ever had in my life. Tiny restaurant, very lovely atmosphere, didn’t feel weird at all to sit by myself with a book and inhale my amazing pasta. Can’t wait to go back.

We loved it so much we went back for more! The staff were friendly and Kelly was attentive and helpful. My daughter was surprised to receive a complimentary birthday Dessert and the food was delicious!

We dined here over the weekend and truly enjoyed our experience. Prompt service with a smile and when I booked on line via their web site their automated systems communicated promptly. They even accommodated our earlier change of the booking. I filled in the online booking form saying it was a special occasion and we were pleasantly surprised they took this information on board and presented us a complimentary dessert, which was utterly devine. The restaurant's vibe, simple Italian flavours and service have not changed in 20yrs. A mark an exceptional restaurant that can still pull the punters. I would not hesitate in recommending or going back to this restaurant.

Authentic Italian at its best . This small restaurant makes you feel as if you’re at home having a meal with Mama. The food is rustic and delicious. The menu has something for everybody . We shared delicious dough balls to start . Both had different lamb dishes . One pasta based the other with polenta . Both so so good . A very nice rose’ . Finished with tiramisu . This restaurant is well worth visiting . Thank you Laurie for making our night. I would recommend this as a must try while in Queenstown .

Absolutely gorgeous little Italian restaurant. We sat outside on a beautiful warm evening and had views of the mountains. Service and food was first class and atmosphere was excellent. I would recommend this place to everyone but would be a good idea to book as it’s very popular

Simply beautiful! the food was amazing, the customer service was exceptional. Amazing options, fresh food! I ate wayyy too much :) Can't wait to go back! thank you for such a great experience.

Had a really lovely meal here. Simple restaurant that is slightly tucked away. Great, great service by our waitress, Laurie. Had the dough balls, which were fantastic. They were these warm Italian dinner rolls served with garlic oil and fig with balsamic reduction -- delicious! Bruschetta and grilled squid were very good too. Carbonara was done the classic way -- with egg and parmesan cheese. Nice to find authentic Italian where it can be hard to separate what is good and what can just be tourist trap. Great value for money too! Definitely recommend!

The atmosphere was great and food was delicious! Big thanks also to Kellie for the fantastic meal recommendations - We are going to have to return to try the desert menu options which looked equally as tasty!

Fabulous spot. Ambiance - tick! Delicious food - tick! Great service - tick! The carpaccio is superb. I hadn't heard of this place despite three previous trips to Queenstown in the last two years. Wish I had known. Highly recommend and will definitely go again next time.

Booked a table for my birthday - looking for good Italian food and found it. Started with Chargrilled Squid which was tasty with a decent chilli hit (too hot for my companion's taste but it was my dish!). She ordered the Garlic Pizza bread - when it came out (full pizza size) we thought we would be talking it home but it miraculously disappeared very quickly down our gullets. Very tasty and not nearly as filling as it looked (a good thing). My companion had the Pappardelle Frutti di Mare - good mixture of seafood, good pasta, a little more chilli than she had expected (never think of Italian food being very hot). I had the Prosciutto Risotto. It would be nice to get Risotto made from scratch but have given up hope of finding it anywhere. That said, it was pretty good but not outstanding. We then had a complementary tiramisu with a candle for my birthday - very thoughtful and tasty. The star of the night, though, was the pannacotta. We have eaten and made many pannacotti but this was one of the best ever - creamy but firm, tasty but unctuous - wow. Staff were friendly and efficient, never seemed rushed, strong vibe of "everything under control". Recommended.

What a beautiful little restaurant. The staff are absolutely lovely and the food amazing! Will definately go back when I get to visit Queenstown again. 6/8/21 went back for dinner to celebrate my birthday. Thank you for going out of your way to make my night extra special. An absolute gem of a restaurant.

I must’ve been to Bella Cucina about 20 times now, and every single time I have absolutely loved it. If you’re looking for authentic Italian then this is the place to go. The pizzas are unreal! Thanks guys :)

My first visit to Queenstown and obviously Bella Cucina, I read a few reviews before I booked so had high hopes! It was a Saturday night and the place was pumping! Not an empty seat within sight, so glad we booked. It seems to be run by a small team of 5 (not 5 million this time) 2 front of house and 3 in kitchen area. Staff were happy, very approachable, knowledgeable re the menu and the wine. Food was awesome, This is a gem tucked away and when we return to Queenstown we will be back to Bella Cucina.

Can’t fault anything. The pizzas are amazing. Freshly made pasta. We had a good selection to share and everything was delicious. I dare you to order the calzone and a magnum. Exceptional service and we all left in agony. Managed to share a tiramisu in the end and it was so worth it.

This was a dining experience that I had been looking forward to, my wife and I had a wonderful meal served by staff that were pleasant and friendly. I have eaten at many restaurants where the serving staff are efficient but at Bella Cucina they were able to make you feel that they are there solely to serve you. The dining was fantastic, thank you and look forward to returning.

Had dinner at Bella Cucina and it was excellent! the food was delicious and the service was perfect. Highly recommended and really pleased we booked a table.

Came recommended from a friend and we weren't disappointed. Meals were delivered quickly to our table but definitely not with that 'fast food' prepared bland taste. Very friendly welcome and service throughout. Just felt a bit pushed on space (couldn't actually get my chair back without moving the table 1st without distributing dinners on the next table) but not a big premises to start with in the first place.

Fantastic evening - beautiful food , excellent wine and such great service - thanks to Kellie and Laurie for making our last evening in the South so enjoyable. Really loved the food and the ambiance of this simple classic clever little restaurant - highly recommend

Great meal. Pizza's were tasty as, desserts to die for. Logan made even more special. Real service with a 😃 Thanks

Superb wait person on our visit. Knowledgeable about Italian food and local ingredients. Food was excellent. Perhaps a little greater variety of choice would give 5 stars. Would go again.

My wife and I had the privilege of dining at Bella Cucina during our recent Queenstown weekend stay. Having a changing daily menu is a bonus most restaurants cannot provide. We are big fans of a good beef carpaccio and theirs did not disappoint. We also opted for the Lamb Ragù Pappardelle which was again top quality. Topped the evening off with a tasty panna cotta. Attentive and helpful staff from NZ and Europe will help to make your meal an experience. We will return for sure.

Had the lamb ragu papardelle, prosciutto pizza and tiramisu for dessert. Fantastic food and wonderful service by Mike. Highly recommended.

Phenomenal. I had forgotten food could taste this good! Best Italian food we've had since Italy. I had the Calzone and my partner had the Carbonara, both absolutely mouth-watering. The service we received was extremely professional and brilliant. We are disappointed that we only discovered this place on our last night in Queenstown. We will be back one day! EDIT: We were lucky to find a table as walk-ins, the people behind us got turned away because the place was full. I would recommend making a reservation instead of risking it!

We had a lovely meal with a great atmosphere. This was probably the best gnocchi I've ever had - and love that everything is made fresh that day. Thank you to Alex, our waiter, for his cheerful service.

4 of us enjoyed a fabulous night at Bella cucina. We visit Queenstown quite a lot. This is our 4th visit this year. We have never been here before. It was busy so lots of atmosphere. We’ve certainly been missing out on a true Italian gem. The food was amazing. One of our party had the carpaccio. Gorgeous!!! Amongst us we had gnocchi, the squid & desserts including tiramisu. All gorgeous. Our waitress was so friendly & very helpful. We will be back. Thanks for a great night.

Nice meal and friendly attentative staff.

Had a wonderful dinner at Bella Cucina!! The garlic bread pizza, lamb ragu and gnocchi was amazing and the service and atmosphere was excellent. Will definitely be back!

Lovely authentic Italian food! Great portions, loved the ambiance. Wish I had room for dessert because the tiramisu looked delicious!

Gorgeous little Italian restaurant. We did the 'Trust the Chef' menu and everything was so delicious, and great value - we were so full! Wonderful friendly staff, great atmosphere, authentic Italian flavours.

Authentic south Italian food which is a rare find in NZ. Food of a highest quality with a very charming and professional staff. Can't wait to visit Queenstown and Bella Cucina again.

Bella Cucina claims to be Queenstown’s finest Italian restaurant. Have never eaten Italian yet n Queenstown before but I couldn’t fault the claim so far. The staff were wonderfully friendly and the service was great. Food amazing. Can’t fault.

We were recommended this place by a friend and will definitely return on our next visit to Queenstown. We were greeted by friendly staff who went above and beyond, including complimentary bubbles on arrival to recognise our recently postponed wedding, lovely atmosphere and amazing, authentic Italian food. Would highly recommend a visit here, we will certainly be back.

Had a great meal as always. Friendly service and will definitely be back.

Really loved Bella Cucina!! Food was absolutely divine and service was incredible. Shout out to Kellie, our waitress for the night, she provided amazing experience and can’t wait to return soon!

Had the most amazing authentic Italian meal outside of Italy. Quick and attentive service, delicious food and Italian wine. Finished with a lovely mellow Limoncello. Can't recommend this place highly enough, an absolute must when visiting Queenstown.

My husband Nick and I decided after much deliberation to spend our very treasured 30th Wedding Anniversary dinner with the team at Bella Cucina. Thank goodness we did. From the get go we knew memories were to be made and as soon as we met our incredible hostess we sealed the deal!! At her advice we went to the Chefs Choice and by crikeys what choices they were !! A three course meal each including a stunning salad to accompany our choices was phenomenal. Do we recommend Bella Cucina special? One word only....Yes 👍 .

Amazing food and great service by Mike :)

The lasagna was amazing and the ambiance was great. They got us in quickly even with a long line of people and a packed house. The pasta was definitely fresh made and it was delicious.

Highly recommend - we had a fantastic family meal here last week. Food delicious and our waiter Mike was excellent.

My Husband and I had a great experience at Bella Cucina. We both picked “trust the chef” on the menu and were so happy with all the meals that were selected for us. Both the food and the service deserve a 5+ star rating. Highly recommend. We will be back!

Seriously, go here. The warmest welcome, with a well thought out menu that is authentic as it gets plus I think THE best quality I've experienced out of Italy Good to know this place is 'cosy' but honestly that completely adds to the experience, and the buzz is amazing. You really could imagine yourself in a side street in Italy, finding somewhere you vow to go to again Other highlights are the exceptional service, so kind, friendly and knowledgeable (including a little back story about the origin of our NZ Wine)

Unbeatable!! Menu is changed daily, the food is incredible and you'll even see Marty the owner in the kitchen showing off his skills. One of our favourites.

Our family of 11 all enjoyed beautiful food at Bella Cucina. This was our second time there having had a recommendation from friends. In addition to the wonderful food the team looking after you are really lovely Steve and Gail Gibson

Authentic Italian food you'll find in Queenstown. Highly recommend it, especially their Cannelloni Conveniently location in the city centre. And if your waitress is Lanne, you're in for a treat. Very friendly staff as well as they catered for wife's surprise birthday dessert after our meal.

Had a wonderful time! Food was delicious, wine tasted great and our waitress Jess took good care of us too!

Wonderful atmosphere and excellent service with sublime Italian food. Loved it. Belissima

Beautiful food and outstanding service - hands down the best gnocchi I have ever had - and I have had lots - highly recommend as this is a hidden gem - thanks for an amazing dining experience!!

Wow wow wow. The best Italian restaurant we have been too in NZ (and even better than many in Italy!). All pasta made fresh on site and the flavours out of this world amazing. Totally recommend!

Bella Cucina was one of the best restaurant’s we have been at .This Italian restaurant really was a nice way to end a great birthday for my mum .Mike our waiter really made it special and fun.The food was amazing and fresh.Strongly recommend 💛🤍

Great service and tasty food - would definitely visit again...!

Delicious food and exquisite service! The seafood main was beyond expectations, Panna cotta as dessert was a perfect end to the meal. Wies provided us with brilliant service all night, always friendly and helpful!

Was such a lovely place to go to! We came from Auckland for the weekend and this restaurant was one of our favourites. The pastas are amazing! And dough balls too to start off with! Service was really good and kind waitresses! Couldn’t Recommend The place enough

Really nice service, excellent food (the pizza was delicious, one of the best I had in NZ!). Unfortunately, they cook their carbonara with cream, which breaks my heart a little, however the changing menu, keeps it fresh and still one of my favourite italian places in NZ.

We ate here 3 years ago and returned this week for dinner for my partners birthday. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Food was excellent and the restaurant still had a nice atmosphere even though there were level 2 restrictions in place. Thanks for a great meal 😊

Best Italian in Queenstown we come here everytime we visit! Great food and friendly staff especially our waitress Kellie!

We always come to Bella Cucina for birthdays young and old :). The kids love the pizza and drawing on the menus/paper covering the tables, and we love the excellent food and friendly atmosphere. Just a winner all round.

Come here last week and was amazing, Food was delicious and Kellie our waitress was great! Highly recommend!

Authentic Italian with great service, food and list of wines. It's a solid 4½⭐, recommended. The tiramisù was exceptional, home-made pasta and dough! Grazie

We have been before and it was as good as last time. Service and food are great. Will be back again.

Absolutely amazing food and absolutely incredible service! The garlic pizza bread was the best we have ever had. The spaghetti carbonara was to die for! The wine was also a hit 😆. I highly recommend Bella Cucina and cannot wait to go back!

Wonderful dining experience! Fresh pasta, excellent wine and amazing service. Thanks to our waitress Amanda :)

This was, without a doubt, the best place we ate at while traveling across New Zealand. The gnocchi were light and fluffy. The homemade pasta just the right texture. The service was warm and friendly even though we came in quite late (sorry!). Had we not had to leave the next morning, we would have been back to try more of the menu.

Good service and tasty meals. Pasta made fresh daily

My favourite Italian restaurant! Delicious food and amazing service❤️

Absolutely wonderful food, great service will definitely recommend to anyone going to Queenstown one of the best meals we had.

Amazing fresh food and the staff were great. Very enjoyable, we will definitely recommend to friends and family. Thank you Bella Cucina

Seafood pizza is to die for Friendly staff Nice atmosphere I very much enjoyed Vinod

After months in New Zealand we were missing a really good italian pizza, in a country full of Asian food, pizza is missing. We were in Queenstown and saw this restaurant, we didn't hesitate to taste it. It was just perfect, best pizza in NZ for a while! The service is excellent, they are taking care of you. We had an italian friendly waiter. Better to book a table in advance.

Fantastic place food was amazing and staff really friendly and helpful

Awesome dinner here with family last night. Served by friendly guy with curly hair, he looked after us well. Food was delicious, great atmosphere. Will visit again when next in Queenstown.

Words cannot describe how good the food was, took me straight back to Rome! The service was also good. I only wish I had discovered this restaurant sooner. Very busy, so I would advise booking a table in advance

Awesome service, fantastic food. Recommend for sure!

The best pasta I have ever had. Will be back every time we visit queenstown. The waiter knew and has tried most things on the list was able to recommend the best food.

I love all the food I order especially the Lamb Ragu pasta. The pizza is as original as Italian thin crust, & you can also do half & half toppings, which is great as long as they have the same base sauce. The menu is changed daily, so if you plan to go twice during your stay, they will not serve the same food. The tiramisu is a must! The young host is very knowledgeable and very attentive, he knows every single dish despite being changed daily. We’d love to return again when we visit Queenstown.

A great find!!! Had a great meal here! We struggled to decide what to eat as there was so much choice.... we were lucky to have our waiter Michael help us with our decision with recommending the best dishes! Great food and amazing service, will definitely be back!!

Fabulous Italian. Chiefs choices were amazing. Doesn't do it self justice on line. Great wine and lovely setting. Good for romantic dinner or group of freinds. My kids loved the pizza while we enjoyed the pasta.

Forgot to take pictures of the amazing food here - because we were ravenous! Best pasta hands down & our trip was full of pizza and pasta. Delicious and sumptuous delights here. We had the carbonara, calzone, and pizza. Yummmmmm. Visited 24th July 2020.

We went as a family on our last night in town after doing the Routeburn track. Great place and fantastic service, food felt very authentic which is something I really appreciate from Italian restaurants outside Italy... pure e squisito. Can’t remember the name of the French lady that look after us, she was great. Totally recommend place.

Excellent restaurant for a romantic meal. Fabulous food and friendly service.

Really enjoyed our meal at Bella Cucina. Love Italian food and can really say that the pasta and pizza here is authentic and homemade! Our waiter Michael was great also.

Whilst holidaying in Queenstown my partner and I had a very tasty and authentic Italian meal at Bella Cucina. Food was great but what made the night was the amazing staff in particular the manager, I believe her name was Lauren. She was very accommodating and fun. 5 stars for sure!

More than 20 years and still going strong. Now, the menu changes daily. The margerita pizza is spot on.

Before we ended another amazing holiday with all the memorable activities and of course the good food yes, and you Bella Cucina topped it all with a beautiful dinner last night. From the moment we walked in until we ended the night with a proper farewell from everyone. Starting from the tasty starter to the perfect sizely delicious main n topped up by a yummy desserts. Wow you guys are the best. The food was amazing and the service was 10/10. Hat off to the Head Chef Regi and her wonderful kitchen team Mateo n Val and the outstanding service on the floor by this lovely lady Jenna. We also talked to the happy customers that was next to us about the pizza that they had and they said that that was the best pizza they ever had for a long time. Well done. Well done and congrats to you all. We will be back.

For me this restaurant has been so far the most authentic Italian restaurant I've been to in New Zealand. As expected, the food is simple yet delicious. All the pasta is fresh made at the restaurant. The pizza is firewood oven baked. You can taste the great quality of the ingredients they use for the sauces. Something I appreciate is that the serving size is perfect, not just a "free sample" like in some fine dining restaurants. They have a nice selection of wines as well. Last but not least, their staff offers great customer service.

Good food with nice atmosphere. We had the margarita pizza and lamb shanks. Both very delicious with great serving sizes. We were starving after a long day of driving so we quickly polished the dishes off. When the waitress came she said “wow you enjoyed the food, do you want to lick the plates?”. I am sure she meant it as a joke but it could be misunderstood by people and perceived to be rude. That aside, the tiramisu for desert was also delicious. All food plus two beers came to a total of $90 which we thought was a little expensive. But I’d still recommend coming here.

The food and service were both so good, I added a tip. Not bad for a Kiwi! BTW, Queenstown is fabulous at present, this is a great time for Kiwis to visit.

Had a delicious dinner! Pasta and salmon were splendid. Emma our server was wonderful. She was so friendly and not only helpful with what to order but great insider tips for things to do in Queenstown. I would highly recommend!!

Lovely staff and delicious meal! I strongly recommend this place!

Was lovely

Went to Bella Cucina for a memorable wedding anniversary dinner last night. Food was very tasty and service great. I will definitely go back 🙂

Love Bella Cucina... Great food, great service, great ambience! Thanks Marty!

Wonderful authentic Italian meal, friendly staff. Highly recommend!!

Amazing food and service thank you Logan!

A M A Z I N G food and service. Highly recommend..right in the middle of town. Definitely coming back!

Friendly service, excellent food, lovely ambient. Thank you Kellie! :)

I thought bit expensive for me and value for money for me on a low income bit high. You did not really get that bug quantity for cost.

Really good food! We had the lamb ragu pasta, cabonara, seafood pasta, margarita pizza and prawn pizza. Will be back for more!

Best restaurant in Queenstown! Very professional and friendly waitstaff, and the food was incredible! 10/10

Went to Bella Cucina for a memorable wedding anniversary dinner last night. Food was very tasty and service great. I will definitely go back 🙂

Amazing Italian food, even better than some places in Italy. The staff made the experience even better. Lovely little spot, definitely recommend

Having heard nothing but good things about this restaurant, I had to try it out. It's a very cozy Italian restaurant with a great atmosphere. The food maybe the best I've had in Queenstown! The manager was so nice and helpful, always smiling. I have to say it exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended. :)

The food and the service were both awesome. Will definitely be back.

Lovely pizza. Love to come back again .

I thought bit expensive for me and value for money for me on a low income bit high. You did not really get that bug quantity for cost.

Service was the best I have ever experienced, the food matched the service too! A little taste of Italy in Queenstown look no further

Proper Italian food, great pizzas and pastas and love that the menu changes every day so you know what you’re eating is fresh and different. Staff are super friendly, small restaurant so definitely book ahead

Amazing food and service, with special touches included for us to celebrate a birthday. Thank you so much for a beautiful evening!

One of my favourite Italian restaurants. Excellent food. Good service. Decent price. Can't ask for more.

The Food was of a very high standard, fresh, tasty and prepared from scratch on the premises. The Staff were Attentive, helpful & Courteous. The Woodfire pumped out a lot of Heat which was uncomfortable for some of our guests as the restaurant is quiet small

True Italian hearty food! Fast order and great meal deal between 5-6 with a drink and pizza/pasta. The margarita and bolognese were both fantastic, great side salads too! Oh and the open strudel if you can fit it in 🍴

An excellent, authentic Italian Restaurant with a great atmosphere and even better food, and Laurie, our waitress was brilliant and really made the night. You really have to go.

A lovely cosy Italian restaurant, beautiful fresh homemade pasta- delicious. Highly recommend.

We had an excellent time and an amazing dinner. The service was also great, thanks to the funny Mike 😉

Cosy Italian atmosphere, friendly staff and one of the most delicious meals we ever had. What a wonderful hidden gem in this busy town. Highly recommended!

Delicious dinner, very friendly service, definitely going back. We've had carpaccio and ravioli. The tiramisu is to die for - super delish

This is our favourite experience and place to dine in Queenstown. The food is all locally sourced and hand made (pasta and sauces). The staff are always friendly and we have always been extremely impressed with our meals. Love it!

Absolutely Gourgeous ❤ Fabulous food 😋Fabulous Staff.. Beautiful Atmosphere.. Loving it..Loving you Queenstown we will be back ❤

The food was good, and on the pricey side. The hostess must have been having a bad day as she was quite abrupt. Our server was adequite but not engaging. We are from the US, but not "touristy" by any means, as we travel extensively, and dine frequetly. I have the feeling that the restaurant staff did not like tourists, which is odd given that tourism is a large part of the local economy

Great pizza and good decor. Quite enjoyed the wine selection.

All four of us had a great meal and good time and waitress Laurie did an outstanding job

Came in as a group and Wies gave us amazing service. Was extremely helpful and ensured we all had a fantastic experience.

Great location. Food was nice, the dough balls were delicious but both main courses were slightly cold and the lamb and vessgies were overcooked. Waitress was lovely but the service was slow.

Cute little place in the heart of Queenstown. The service was great and atmosphere was nice but it is definitely a cosy restaurant. I had the prawn risotto and absolutely loved it, hubby had the gnocchi and liked it but the portion size was too small for him. Tiramisu was absolutely devine. Bit of a cheek having to pay for water for the table, but we didn't ask if this would cost either. The only reason I give it a 4 star is because we felt we were getting rushed out as soon as we had our dessert and it hadn't even been an hour since we sat down for our meals!

And a great Ruru Pinot Gris

Excellent little Italian restaurant. Staff so helpful and very friendly we had a pizza which was huge so glad we has shared. tasted amazing.

Daniele was our waiter tonight and was fantastic, his service was exceptional. The food was excellent and we ended the dinner with an amazing home made tiramisu. A definite must try italian restaurant when your in queenstown. Buon appetito 😊😊

Had a wonderful dinner tonight.Stephano our waiter was extremely helpful and suggested the lamb Ragu for my husband. It was superb.My spaghetti with seafood delicious and generous. Desert was affogto served the way it should be and my cannolli was perfect. We will be back. Julie from Sydney

A very nice Tiramisu! They had Prosecco on the menu, which I ordered and then the lady came back to tell me they no longer had it so that was a little disappointing! Also ask to be sat at the front of the restaurant as its very crowded at the back.

Pricey for the serving size. Cream base pizza was skimpy on toppings and a bit bland.

The ambiance was wonderful, staff were friendly, and food was delicious! It's a cozy little restaurant so if you have a group be sure to book ahead. We had a comfortable table for 6, but more than that could be tricky. In any case I definitely recommend it!

Great service and great Italian food to have during the stay in Queenstown. Cheers to Logan !

Impeccable food with excellent service. Thank you Laurie for making our night so memorable.

Very good Italian restaurant Good pasta and good pizza! Also very good wine! The Italian server was very nice also Be sure to make a reservation because they won't let you in (we tried 2)

The best pasta ever!

Food was amazing and staff were super friendly. Great atmosphere. Thanks.

WONDERFUL FOOD! Great service and cosy atmosphere. Definitely a great place dinner and would recommend.

Great food, amazing service !

Great food as always, a hidden local gem!

Great food and atmosphere. Kellie our waitress was great. Totally recommend this restaurant

We had the Gurnard fish main course, plus a side of leafy greens and beens. And a light chardonnay. Then pannacotta for dessert. It was delicious and the waitress - who is from California - was very friendly. I would recommend this place!

Great food, friendly service and really authentic atmosphere. We will be back again for sure!

WOW just WOW!!!!. Seriously amazing food and the staff are all so friendly and welcoming. You wouldn't be disappointed here!. I will definitely be back.

Cute little place, delicious food and great service. Couldn't decide what mocktail to have so our waitress asked me to trust her...best mocktail ever

Stunning meal, outstanding service and 100% would recommend.

One of my favorite places in Queenstown never disappointed.

Amazing pasta, clams were cooked perfectly. Loved the experience! the glass of wine accompanied with my meal was super nice. The entire experience was pleasant.

Great and friendly service. Nice food but nothing special. Needed a bit more xip gor the money.

This is a lovely place to have an evening meal. It feels like it is tucked away from the bustle of Queenstown. The food is excellent and the service is always friendly and helpful. Not much room inside and I'd recommend that you book in advance!

I loved everything about this place! Great Food ! Amazing staff who gave us good recommendation on where to go out for a few drinks after dinner aswell! Shoutout to the full time Legend Lauren! Will definitely visit again next time I am in town !

Staff were so friendly and kind, and very attentive and the food was absolutely delicious. Would definitely recommend dining there.

Friendly staff, vry nice ambience n excellent service. I ordered seafood spagetti it was horrible. I like italian food bt this was not at all eatable. So i tot of just paying fr it bt when the staff found out tat i didn't like my food they didn't charge me for it. Fr that I'd giv them three stars. I saw ppl enjoying pizzas so shud hav probably chose tat. Can't judge a place wit just one dish.

The Fettucine Carbonara is delicious! It is a must if you get the opportunity to go there. The menu changes daily which makes it interesting. I would recommend getting an early reservation because they can run out of certain dishes.

Delicious pasta, made fresh in-house. Constantly changing menu, based on seasonal produce provides variety.

Quaint little Italian place. The service was great! Good wine and food, the pan fried fish main was awesome!

One of the best Italian restaurants I've eaten at outside of Italy! Food was amazing, especially the fresh home made pasta. They looked after us very well too. So thanks!

Great food and service, the pizza was excellent and the tiramasu was amazing. The staff were kind and friendly. Prices were very reasonable

A spot on Italian taste and experience in the heart of Queenstown. The kind service is a free bonus. Recommended!

Loved this place!!!! Took me right back to Italy. Small family style and they make carbonara the way it is supposed to be, fresh homemade noodles with egg yolk. Don't skip this one.

Great carpaccio and good negronis.

Amazing food, possibly the best pizza and pasta I've had in NZ!

Friendly and knowledgeable staff! The best Italian food I have ever had. Home made noodles, fresh. Fast, efficient, and excellent early bird special.

This is an amazing restaurant!! I’ve never had a more pleasant experience in a restaurant and all the staff are lovely and attentive from start to finish. Food was brilliant and I can’t wait to go back ☺️

Loved this place. You can walk from any location on Queenstown. Taxi stand at the door. All menu items made on the premises. The fig oil is to die for.

Found this to be quite expensive. Ordered risotto at 32 dollars and it was okay though not great. No kids menu. My 11 year old has pizza that was delicious though again expensive.

Fantastic meal. The service was top notch, the risotto and carbonara devine. So good we went back again..

Wonderful authentic Italian meal, friendly staff. Highly recommend!!

The bread platter was really great but the pasta so so. Service was good though the wait time is longer than usual as they have a new menu everyday and the cooks makes the dish fresh.

Great ambience, amazing service, overall a guaranteed good time, except for the portion size of the pasta dishes.

Outstanding service ! Alex our waiter was A1 with service and great food and wine recommendations . Food was delicious And served in good time. Definitely recommend

Loved their wood fired oven pizza!! The best I’ve had.... simple n the freshest ingredients Will definitely come back soon Highly recommend it

Service and food were excellent as always!

This place puts the I in Itallian. The food wasn great and the manager was even better. Lauren was soooo helpful with making our choices and sorted us out for the evening. A genially loving person who takes pride in the restaurant and not to bad on the eye either!!!!!! 100/10

WONDERFUL FOOD! Great service and cosy atmosphere. Definitely a great place dinner and would recommend.

Delicious food, lovely and prompt service

Unbelievable Italian Food and atmosphere. My family (5 off us) enjoyed every bite (pst. I took home my favorite Tiramisu). Yummy

Great food, great team, I’d recommend to anyone and we’ll be back! Thank you Bella Cucina!

Small but intimate restaurant. Excellent service and good food. We visited earlier this week ( 3/11/20) Thank you.

Food was amazing. Fantastic wood oven pizza and authentic home cooked pasta dish. Staff were very professional and friendly. Highly recommended

Friendly staff and ambience with good Italian food. Would go back again if in queenstown.

Truly amazing. Amazing food and service. Thanks to the Canadian server, you really made my partners birthday special. Totally recommend!

The food reminded us of all the amazing meals we have had during our extended stays in Italy.

Delicious food. Authentic Italian. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend. Yummy wine too!

The appetiser was delicious and the main meal was some of the best Italian food I've had. The desert was not to my liking but I'm sure there is some who would appreciate it.

Amanda was our waitress. Amazing service and amazing food. 👏🏻👏🏻

Lovely fresh, handmade foods and cozy atmosphere to go with it. Fine wine selection. Be sure to book as it's a small place and not surprisingly popular :)

Love Bella Cucina... Great food, great service, great ambience! Thanks Marty!

September 2017 nice woodfire pizza amazing place, little small, no options of tap beer but good pizza e nice ambient. recommended to couples or a little group of friends

Excellent!!! Sarah made us feel v comfortable and attended to all our needs. Matteo whipped up some really good pizzas!

We have been to Queenstown several times and have yet to discover a better restaurant than this one. Mangato multo bene!!

Hadn't been here for many years, the food, wine, staff and atmosphere were again top notch.

We have always had great meals at Bella Cucina over the last ten or more years, and at a reasonable price.

Great food! Mike was awesome and very attentive.

Had a group of 16 people for dinner - the food was delicious and service wonderful. Great atmosphere and experience.

Great place to eat, advance booking is essential as it is only a small restaurant. Food and staff are first rate. Well worth a visit

Food was amazing and staff were super friendly. Great atmosphere. Thanks.

Lovely authentic Italian foods 👍👍👍

Friendly service, excellent food, lovely ambient. Thank you Kellie! :)

A M A Z I N G food and service. Highly recommend..right in the middle of town. Definitely coming back!

Great ambience and amazing food

Good meals in a nice atmosphere.

Logan and the rest of the staff here did an incredible job of providing a genuine and incredible itallian experience!!!

Fabulous service and food so glad we chose this Italian Restaurant above the "popular named" one in town this is way better.

Awesome Calzone, wines and very great service by kellie.

Warm, cosy, friendly, delicious. Flexible chefs who can cater to dietary needs. The gnocchi and tirimasu were to die for!

Great and fast service. Good pizza

A beautiful restaurant with fantastic service and fantastic food thank you. We will be back

I really like the place. I've been there a few times its always good food in a cheerful & chaotic atmosphere. Good prices for Queenstown, those complaining about the price clearly don't dine around ZQN much.

Great food and service. According to our 15 year old this was the best carbonara ever.

Best Italian food in the Region!

Proper Italian food. And I am Italian

Hands down the best Italian cuisine in Queenstown. I highly recommend this restaurant to all!!

Average. You would expect authentic Italian food and pizza for the price. The service was slow. But nice interior.

Great Service and food. Trust the Chef menu option was very good.

Beautiful food, lovely service - we love this place.

Great wood fired pizza. The staff were very friendly and efficient. The wine list was more than reasonable

Always an enjoyable dining experience at Bella Cucina with friendly service

Great food, goid atmosphere, nice wines, good service wirh friendly staff, a good night out

Magnificent restaurant.. We had a fantastic night..the ambience of the restaurant was one of the best we have seen. Food and wine brilliant.

Great small Italian Restaurant - home made pasta and wood fired pizza - book a table to avoid disappointment.

Amazing food and service. The Beef carpaccio and the Lamb Ragu Pappardelle are delicious!

Amazing food and ambiance. Best food we have tasted since Roma

logan was a great server!!! best service

We are Italian and we went there during our holiday, really nice location and the food it is very tipicol italian.

Beautiful Italian restaurant. Great service and faultless food. Fairly priced.

Menu didn't suit my tastes. Cosy atmosphere but a little crammed. Staff were pleasant

Friendly, accommodating staff. What the restaurant lacks it size it makes up in quality. Reasonably priced. Book in advance!

Great food as always, a hidden local gem!

Italian food at it's best in Queenstown. My nonna would be so pleased

Great Pizza's! Cosy restaurant with friendly service.

I quite liked my meal but my partner didn't like his. Great atmosphere and would visit again.

Amazing food and service thank you Logan!

Highly recommend! Good authentic Italian food in a cosy restaurant.

Good service, tasty food. Good value for money. Reliable staple in Queenstown.

Great food. The fettuccine was fantastic. Great ambience

Thanks Marty for an awesome evening - gnocci was incredible!

Cosy italian food welcome on a wet night. Very enjoyable.

I'm a pizza lover, but I never ever had such a great pizza in my life. Best pizza I tried in my life.

Awesome food, great service and warm atmosphere. Would recommend

Good taste but 40 min waiting time :(

Me and my partner went on our first date here and we where not dissapointed helpful polite staff beautiful food at a reasonable price would definitely return