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Bella Blu, New York, NY

Bella Blu

4.6
4.6
1225 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
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 12:00–16:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–23:30 Sun 16:00–22:30
  • 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
  • Area
    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

Private dining

What 1,225 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bella Blu, a cherished Upper East Side gem, consistently delivers "exceptional dining" with "authentic Italian cuisine" and "stellar service." Diners rave about its "delicious food," "fun vibes," and "attentive staff." While some find it a bit noisy or pricey, it remains a "favorite neighborhood restaurant" for its "gracious staff" and "great atmosphere."

1,225 Reviews
  1. Robert VIP

    New York City27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is an Upper East Side gem. The brick oven pizza is special. The other dishes are all outstanding. Some of the most genuine and thoughtful staff around as well.

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  2. Joanie VIP

    New York City60 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always perfect! Impeccable service, delicious food and jumping. Lucky to have this gem in our neighborhood.

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  3. Cindy

    New York City44 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall we enjoyed our meal. Unfortunately, the host who greeted us was a bit rude.

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  4. Jean VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The staff is very rude including the Maitre d. We will not be back!

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  5. Ricardo VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant. Wonderful staff. Always enjoyable.

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  6. Melanie VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    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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  7. RICARDO VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    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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  8. StuartC

    Philadelphia1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    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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  9. Carol VIP

    San Diego9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 November 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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  10. Bill

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 October 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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FAQs

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

Bella Blu is rated 4.6 stars by 1225 OpenTable diners.

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

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Google Map for Bella Blu

967 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10021

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between 70th and 71st Streets
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–16:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–23:30 Sun 16:00–22:30
  • 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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