Bella Roma Italian restaurant - Reading, Pennsylvania

heather k

My family has been here quite a few times since they’ve opened, and their pasta dinners have always been plentiful and very delicious. My daughter gets the penne alla vodka and adds on breaded chicken, and I get the veal parm. The pasta dinners come with a side salad. The salads are fairly basic, but fresh. Our pasta and meat were cooked perfectly every time, and we enjoy the sauces. The breading that they use is good, and the meat doesn’t taste like grease the way it does at some places. Their veal is actually my favorite I’ve ever had.

The servers aren’t always on top of things (like overlooking empty glasses when someone’s chewing and can’t ask for a refill). They are always friendly though, and we do get greeted immediately after walking in. We tend to cut servers some slack when they are friendly.

The dining area is bright and clean. I had no clue that I was being charged extra to pay with my credit card until I read another review. If that is true, I’ll just bring cash next time.

Jenn Brown

I’ve been there twice this month and couldn’t have been more impressed! The food portions are huge and it’s delicious! I am gluten free by necessity and the gluten free bread is SO GOOD. I was with a group each time I visited, with one member of my party having special needs. The servers were all incredibly friendly, kind and understanding. I will definitely be going again.

Sal Gallina

The food was fantastic and the fries were hand cut and the pizza was fresh I will be back again

Ashley Dominguez

The food is amazing and the portions are huge. Service was great, we were seated as soon as we walked in. The waiter was fast with taking our orders and the food didn't take too long to come out. I had the Baked Ziti and my husband had the Eggplant Tower which both were delicious ? The atmosphere was very cute and clean. Definitely a spot that I plan to continue going to.

Jacob Maurer

Grandma’s pizza was very bad. Dough underdone. Big lumps of brown basil in the middle of warm chunky “sauce” which looked a lot like something I’d get from the grocery store. The cheese was very chewy which is a tell tale sign it’s cheap. Mozzarella sticks were cooked but just warm. This food was poor. I ate two pieces and threw the rest away because I know I’m not going to eat the rest. Hard no.

Dustin Bennett

1st time here since opening.
I needed to grab a sandwich to eat before going to an appointment.
I plainly and clearly ordered a large Ham and Cheese Hoagie with no onions or tomatoes and grabbed a bottled water from the cooler.
Was SHOCKED when my bill came to a hair over 18.00
18.00 for a hoagie and water.
Paid, left with my food and when I got to eat it....yep, had lots of onions and tomatoes on it after I clearly ordered mine plain.
There was no other people in line....not like it was a mistake during a rush this... was at 6:15 on a Wednesday evening.
Disappointed with prices and my order not being correct on a simple order.
Probably won't be back.
Love supporting local establishments but this was a terrible first impression.

Meredith Souder

I really want to like this place and will definitely give it one more chance. We ordered take out. The food was good Eggplant Tower with vodka sauce was delicious, Italian hoagie was good nothing that stands out, and a chicken salad (can’t really mess that one up).
However the customer service on the phone was poor, that’s the first point of contact. The girl was annoyed on the phone and huffed as more food was added to the order. When I went to pick it up…no one greeted me, or smiled. They all looked unhappy the vibe was definitely not good (and they were not busy) Also my CC was charged a different amount then I signed for, is there a service fee I’m unaware of?
Hopefully things get better, I know they just opened…so best of luck. Just wanted to give honest feedback.

jade santos

My family ordered takeout here and we were very disappointed. My husband heard rave reviews and it was just not what we were expecting. First they got our order wrong then when we returned and got our correct order it seemed rushed. The alfredo was watery and had no flavor and the chicken was tough to chew. My 2 year old who eats anything spit out the tortellini Alfredo and the pizza. We will not be back.