3 /5 Aled Davies: Bella Donna is currently under new management and has clearly been receiving a lot of positive feedback, so I went with high expectations. Unfortunately, my experience didn’t quite match the strong reviews.
We ordered two steaks and a bottle of wine, which came to around £90. For that price, I expected something more memorable. When ordering my steak, I asked if I could have polenta as a side, as it was listed on the specials board. However, the waitress later explained that the polenta was only available as part of the specific special and couldn’t be ordered separately. This gave me the impression that the specials may be pre-prepared rather than made fresh to order, which was disappointing.
The steak itself was fine but not outstanding, and while the wine was perfectly drinkable, it didn’t feel worth the £39 price tag.
That said, the staff were friendly and welcoming throughout, and I can see why others may enjoy the atmosphere. However, for me, the overall value didn’t match the cost, and based on this visit I wouldn’t return.
