Bella Roma in Wijk 1 Binnenstad

The service was very polite. I will definitely want to eat there again.

Had to wait a ridiculously long time to place an order; guests arriving late were served first time after time. Then, after finally being served after 45 minutes, we waited another hour for the main course (beef tenderloin), which was completely overcooked, dry, and tough. An absolute letdown. I had a really hard time not walking out of here without paying. I have never had such a worthless dining experience.

I actually don't understand why this restaurant is given 1 or 2 stars; surely that must be trolling. I have been coming here for 15 years, and yes, sometimes the food is a bit less impressive, but normally it is always fantastic, and should you mention it, the staff is always ready with a complimentary drink or a new dish. The regular staff is also fantastically nice, and well, in times when there is a staff shortage in the hospitality industry, there is occasionally a snotty kid among them who still has to learn the ropes. They get a 5 from me. But giving 1 or 2 stars is simply childish.

We went out for dinner today, just the two of us. We are still around 18 years old, and it was clear that we were treated with less enthusiasm by the “chef” than the somewhat wealthier-looking ladies sitting next to us. When we sat down, we were served two drinks and some bread rolls before we even received the menu. It wasn't entirely clear to me exactly what these were, or if they contained alcohol. I also find it a bit strange that we didn't have an ID check, since my girlfriend is still a minor. After that, we received the menu, placed our order, and received the pizzas quite quickly. The food was fine; I'm not really a fan of this crust myself, but the toppings were really good. The prices on the menu are quite reasonable, even for a student, but when paying, we discovered we also had to pay for the starter. I do find it a bit questionable that it is simply placed on the table, and you then have to pay the full price for it without knowing what you actually got. Perhaps this is customary, but I personally do not support this choice. The total amount was therefore about 45 euros for 2 simple pizzas, 2 soft drinks, and the “starter”. Unfortunately, it was on the expensive side due to the starter. Otherwise, the service was not exceptional, but fine. The rest of the staff was friendly. Still, 1 star for the service because of the starter.

Very disappointing experience. We were two people and wanted to order one pizza to share, but the staff told us that we were required to order two dishes and that they would not serve us just one. The way this was communicated was rude and made us feel very unwelcome. What made the experience even worse was that, in the end, we were charged extra for the items they had brought to the table at the beginning, without clearly explaining that there would be an additional charge.

Disappointing experience. Upon arrival, we were served an aperitif and bread rolls, after which we indicated that we wanted to share one pizza because we weren't very hungry. Only then were we told that this was not allowed and that everyone was required to order their own main course. When we decided to go eat somewhere else, the owner came to explain that otherwise he wouldn't generate enough revenue. The restaurant was virtually empty at that moment. Additionally, the welcome drink and the bread rolls were charged for after all. Not hospitable and not a customer-friendly way of treating guests.

Ate bad apple pie (frozen) that just came out of the microwave; warm on the outside, frozen on the inside. Coffee with apple pie and whipped cream was listed as 17 euros on the menu, but we had to pay 20 euros because we hadn't ordered the apple pie right away?? Strange

It is a mystery to me what is Italian about this restaurant. The only nice thing about this restaurant is its rather quiet location. The food itself is 'edible' but made by a chef with no sense of taste (or especially of Italian cuisine). The pizza dough was too thick, hard, and dry: the chicken on the pizza tasted like curry... A culinary trap I fell into as a tourist, fortunately just a one-time experience.

We had a super delicious meal here! Very nice staff, especially that blonde girl.

The Chef's Secret is worth it, very surprised. Fast service and tasty wine.

We had a delicious meal. We had pizza and pasta. Both were well-seasoned. Highly recommended.

The food was good, but there was a fish kept in the decorative fountain. Absolutely unacceptable!!

Great restaurant and good prices

This pizzeria gets a 3.8 on Google. So, let's give it a try. Unfortunately, it was disappointing. The pizza was decent; I had quattro fromagie. The service was very absent. Not cozy. A shame. The prices are normal.

The pizza wasn't good. They took it back, and then we got exactly the same pizza back. The same cut piece…

Although the dishes themselves were fine, we were particularly disappointed by the atmosphere. It felt rushed and less welcoming than we had hoped. What also struck us was the way the “head chef” treated both staff and guests. This did not always come across as friendly or relaxed to us. We also missed a bit of hospitality in the service, such as offering a second drink or a dessert. These are small things that can make all the difference.

Great service and delicious meals.

Nice restaurant. Very friendly staff. Highly recommended for an Italian meal.

Staff are very rude on the phone

Delicious! Everything was served quickly and efficiently. Absolutely a 10+. Very friendly staff.

Had kapsalon tonight...hand-fried fries. 3 pieces of lettuce and shawarma were burnt.

I ordered a starter, was told it wasn't enough for a meal, and so I received a larger portion without asking, even though I said it wasn't necessary, but I still had to pay extra, isn't that strange??🥲

The food was delicious. The staff was very friendly but too slow and not attentive enough. The ambiance was fine, but I find modern benches with upholstery much nicer and more comfortable to sit on than chairs. Furthermore, the outdoor heaters are barely noticeable and far too inadequate; it would be nice if proper heaters with sufficient power were installed. The food was delicious. The staff was very friendly, but too slow and not attentive enough. The atmosphere was great, but I find modern benches with upholstery much nicer and more comfortable.

This is truly awful. A cold welcome, the staff didn't even look at us upon arrival. But then the food, in a word, was terrible. We wanted to share one pizza. This wasn't allowed... we had to order separately. We chose stuffed mushrooms but got a container of lasagna? Burnt! And the pizza was soaked with juice, and the canned vegetables had no flavor. We honestly told the "boss," and he was very angry!! Don't come here if you want a fun night out! We left hungry!

The food is ok but it could be much better

The food is ok but it could be much better

If you've ever had pizza in Italy immediately leave and get some frozen Albert Heijn's pizza; I don't recommend it. The chicken/tomato soup was good, but there was no bread. The calzone tasted average. The pasta was edible and the portion was large.

Do yourself a favour and avoid this place. What a disgrace calling this restaurant an Italian one. The pizza is bad, and it takes forever to have your order taken and for the food to arrive. The owner also seems to have a dusty attitude towards his employees who actually seemed nice. I really dislike it when restaurant owners act like that. I'm appalled by the owner's audacity to serve such beyond mediocre food and slap "Italian" on it.

Great place to eat. However, there was a piece of glass in the herb butter. That can happen, of course, but nothing was done about it. It didn't show they cared that someone almost swallowed glass... Too bad.

The food was delicious and the service was good. However, according to the boss, I kept hearing one of the staff members ask, "What's she doing now?" She later followed up with a response. I don't think it's right that customers can hear it.

We had dinner with eight people and it was so enjoyable. The service was perfect and the staff were very friendly. And of course, I loved the food too!! Will definitely come back!! And the wait time? I don't know, we were just chatting happily. Someone came from far away, so you wouldn't start any earlier.

We were the only two customers there. If you don't order a three-course meal per person, you're not welcome. And then the manager gets angry and you can easily charge €10 for the "free" bread. Because you didn't order enough.

Cozy restaurant. The food was excellent, with a generous portion. Service was also good. Everything for a great price.

Good price for what you get, top tent

The two of us went for dinner today and were given a roll with herb butter and a shot to start. We ordered the Macaroni Carbonara and a pizza funghi. We later requested it again (macaroni), but instead we got spaghetti. The service was young but friendly. We enjoyed the food.

Very tasty food!.....service is top!....recommended!

Unpleasantly surprised by the way my daughter was treated at this restaurant today. She came with a friend, ordered drinks, then a pizza and tomato soup. A friendly waitress then brought two "free" sandwiches. The manager/owner, however, disagreed with the total order. Apparently, the soup alone wasn't enough for one person. She had to order more, otherwise, she wouldn't be allowed to eat! He turned his back on the customer, threateningly walking away. The two women were then presented with a bill for €7.50 for the "free" sandwiches. If you're reading this, I hope you're embarrassed by this display!

We ate there on August 10, 2025. We weren't given a particularly friendly welcome. We were alone on the outdoor terrace at 4:15 p.m. No other guests were there at the time. We weren't offered an aperitif 🍸. The following guests all received an aperitif 🍸, and they were mostly Dutch, we were German. The salad 🥗 left a lot to be desired for the price-performance ratio 😔 The pizza base wasn't particularly impressive either. We asked the waiter three times to pay 💰 and then had to wait another 20 minutes 🙄🤨 We paid and didn't tip. We will never visit this pizzeria again. In conclusion, I personally can't recommend it! Constructive criticism must be allowed.

Delicious food, fast service. Top

More than an hour passed between the starter and the main course. The starter was fine, but the main course was completely tasteless. The service wasn't unfriendly, but it wasn't friendly either. I'll definitely be back. Terrible!!!

The pizza was very good. The waiters, both younger and older, were polite and professional, which I really appreciate, considering it's rare these days.

Delicious food nice place, you need pre reservation on Saturday and Sunday

We had dinner here on Sunday, July 13th. It was lovely on the terrace. We were immediately offered a nice drink and bread to start. Then we had a delicious pizza. A tasty base and plenty of toppings. A bottle of wine was also included. Delicious. The service was very young and super friendly. And the older gentleman (the owner?) serving was also friendly and guided the young people in a pleasant manner. The terrace is great. Not really in the middle of the action, but there's plenty to see. A pleasant experience.

Waited a lot to be served and the food was mediocre at best. The red wine was atrocious. If they scraped the bottom of a rusty barrel and served it, it would've tasted better than that wine

Heel slecht. Hoofdgerecht was er na ruim 2 uur wachten nog niet. Respectloos hoe de Eigenaar zijn klanten en personeel behandelen. Hij moet zich schadenfreude. Alleen voorgerecht gegeten na 1,5 uur wachten en er nog ziek van geworden ook.

Extremely rude how they treat customers and staff here. After waiting 1.5 hours we finally got the starter which was downright bad. And after more than 2 hours we still had no main course. Although the owner kept walking past we were completely ignored even after complaining to the staff. While the staff had already informed him. We eventually left without eating and I also got very sick from the starter. Scandalous!!!

Always good there, nice shop, friendly helpful staff

Heerlijk 3 gangen menu gegeten voor een meer dan schappelijke prijs. Waar maak je dat nog mee! Tomatensoep, heerlijke pasta van de kaart te kiezen met een super dessert voor onder de dertig euro! Sfeervolle tent!

Sent away while there were tables free... apparently no reserved signs. Not a good impression in terms of hospitality.

Everything great! Recommended the tomato soup and lasagna, great staff and sveer

painfully mid. The food was mediocre and the house wine tasted very cheap. I had dinner here with my partner and I don't think we will come back.

Today we ordered again after a long time from Bella Roma, a restaurant where we always eat regularly. The order was delivered on time and wonderfully warm. We were pleasantly surprised by the generous portions – fantastic! The pesto pasta was especially delicious. Highly recommended if you want to order or dine there!

The interpretation of pastitsio was previously great, different types of pasta with meat and a rich strong sauce. Unfortunately the recipe had changed yesterday and it seemed mainly mealy with little taste. Home delivered meal, so the atmosphere was excellent. Delivered on time and warm.

Unfortunately the food was very bad. Pizzas were bland and watery, olives on the pizza dried out, ham had no taste at all. no option to order another drink during the meal. This was dismissed as “you just didn't want to drink anything”. Not recommended.

We had a delicious meal and drinks here, and whatever you order it is always good!

Excellent price/quality and very friendly staff.

Delicious food, good tenderloin and ditto sauce

I often come here with friends. We always feel very welcome here. The food is delicious and served by exceptionally nice staff. Come and taste it for yourself and give a Bonus!

Great restaurant. Very kind owner! The owner told us the restaurant's been there for almost 25 years! We got a very nice drink when we sat down, it tasted amazing!!! (It tasted like roses and was pleasantly bitter!)

Delicious food and affordable, you don't have to wait long. And lots of choice on the menu

Delicious food and the service was reasonable....very young staff who could adhere to the labels a little better

We had an absolutely disappointing experience at this restaurant last night. After our arrival, we were quickly assigned a table and given dips and dry bread - unfortunately that was the only thing that worked smoothly that evening. We waited a full 35 minutes without even the menu being brought to us or anyone asking what we wanted. The service was simply non-existent. It felt like the guests were completely ignored in the restaurant. What particularly annoyed us: While we sat there and waited, the staff was constantly busy with take-out orders. It was clear that takeout orders were significantly more important than diners wanting to dine in. We ended up having to leave the restaurant without even placing an order. Such poor service is absolutely unacceptable. We definitely won't go here again and can't recommend it to anyone.

We were with a large group, but that was no obstacle for the service to take orders fairly quickly. It's a shame (and a missed opportunity for the owner) that we were only asked twice in a period of 2 hours if we wanted something to drink. Pizzas were okay-ish, but the pasta dishes really weren't. Tasteless and overcooked. Too bad, because the location (we sat outside) is cozy.

Beautiful summer evening, so relax on the terrace outside. Alcoholic shot and delicious sandwich with two house spreads beforehand. Top. Unfortunately the dishes were not of the same quality. We would have preferred to pay a few euros more for something better. The fried mushrooms with garlic had too much salt but was otherwise tasty. The salad had a bit of a sour dressing, the pesto came from a jar and the cheese slices were indefinable. The pens were a bit bland in taste. You can easily make it better. Place olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper on the table. Pour a little olive oil over the salad. The customer can complete the rest himself. Make the basil pesto yourself and get the mozzarella from the cheese shop. Season the pens a little more with some fresh herbs. Finally: the ice creams were tasty and the service was excellent.

Really cool people welcome you with a smile and some small treats (alcohol shot, mini bread and butter with herbs). They put us on the table we ordered and after a while the food arrived. A pleasure for our eyes, but also for our mouth. Great Italian pizza with thin crust, great pasta ali olio with extra garlic and the meat tender and juicy. And for ending ice creams. It was all great except the fries. I highly recommend this place.

We order some meat and it was the worst decision we could made. FILETTO BELLA ROMA wasn’t a filetto at all and it was half overcook and half not cooked at all. We have been waiting for the food for more than one hour. In the waiting time we have asked some bread but first the waiter said we had to wait a bit and then another one after 30 min said it wasn’t possibile because it was just reserved for the pizza. The service wasn’t good at all and the food didn’t meet the acceptable standards. I have been seeing the kitchen by going to the toilet and if I would have seen it before I would never ate there! Don’t do the same mistake of us and please AVOID this place.

The wait was very long, and the 4 cheese pizza was tasteless. Someone else wrote a "racist" review about the Turkish staff in the kitchen, but I know many Turkish and Chinese places that bake much better pizzas.

The fact that this restaurant calls itself Italian is scandalous. Never had such bad pizza and pasta before. This is probably because there are only Turks in the kitchen. Really a waste of money.

Ordered for a third time and had it delivered to my home But delicious! Happy delivery! Surprisingly tasty sandwiches! Everything to eat your fingers ♥️

—A Perfect Italian Restaurant in Deventer — 5***** and Rama is a perfect waitress 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Atmosphere is nice. Italian. But the carpaccio should not have a name. Way too thick slices and partly frozen. Pizza was okay

Delicious food, pleasant service and really enjoyed it. We went for the 3-course menu for 22 euros. We thought we would get smaller portions or less quality. But nothing is less true! From deliciously creamy tomato soup as a starter to the delicious large, well-filled pizza, to a large portion of tiramasu: everything was equally delicious and generous. We could barely handle it. And that for such a small price... They have a terrace at the front and one at the back. The atmosphere on each is different. We enjoyed! Smooth and friendly service. RECOMMENDED!

Redelijk druk in Deventer. Niet direct onze eerste keuze, toch binnengestapt. De bediening was vriendelijk, zelfs hartelijk tegenover onze 2 kleine kleinkinderen. Het eten was niet slecht , maar ook niet wauw. Niet bedrogen , maar er zijn betere Italianen.

Excellent entrecote, friendly service. Definitely come back again

Food not special, but very friendly waitress. Also available in children's size pizzas and special children's dishes

Authentic pizza..a bit light on the toppings but friendly prized..complementary bread and garlic butter and a small welcome drink..staff is awesome

Delicious pizzas and very nice that they offer complementary services such as a drink beforehand and some baguette. You don't see that everywhere these days. The service was also very friendly.

Ordered 2 x tenderloin oyster mushroom. Meat was very tough, probably not tenderloin (I really know what a tenderloin tastes like) Oyster mushrooms were burnt. The sandwich with herb butter was like fingers, cold pressed, inedible. I almost never give 1 star to a place I've been, but these really don't deserve more. I would advise management to quickly change the situation and invite me to re-evaluate.

Had a great pizza, nice thin base and the taste is good. I can't judge other dishes. Why many Italian restaurants have to look like a cave is beyond me.

I had a Fatasia and mare. Disappointingly little topping. Lots of onion. No wonder there was hardly anyone else there around 6 p.m. We'll go to another one next time.

Help, flee this place. The service is not at all friendly, the Italian cuisine revisited with spices with disturbing or even filthy flavors, you should not go there.

Went here for dinner yesterday, we had been here before but this time we were disappointed. The food was put together quickly, probably because of the crowds, so there was little taste and the food was not hot enough. It's a shame that this happens this way. We won't be going here anymore for the time being because you will spend a lot of money. It was indicated that it was not as usual, but nothing was done about it

When I walked in, a drink was thrown over me, not even an apology. In addition, one of our group was not hungry, did not want to eat anything only to drink and was approached in an angry tone by the manager that he had to eat something.

Had a three-course menu here where you can choose meat, fish or pasta as a main course. Vegan dishes are also on the menu and they also serve a children's menu. Good price/quality and friendly staff.

Pasta was muddy. They don't know al dente here. Meat reasonable. Dessert simple

I had read several reviews and was a bit concerned about what awaited me here. The service is indeed a bit lax when it comes to keeping track of the drinks and/or looking around when they have nothing to do or are walking back. The food did indeed take quite a while, about an hour. Admittedly, it was quite busy and I think our dishes also needed some time. (We didn't order a pizza or anything, see the photos) However, immediately after we sat down we did receive a homemade drink and a basket of rolls plus herb butter. The first round of drinks also went smoothly. The food itself was very good. My dessert was a real surprise. The last time I got one like this was a long time ago, at La Fontana. All in all a great experience!! Ate here again today. The place was now packed! The food is still more than excellent! The service has also improved. In short, once again a more than good experience.

Enjoy a nice bite to eat at this beautiful Italian restaurant. Received nicely upon arrival, but from that point on it was waiting, waiting and waiting again. We had to wait more than 30 minutes before we even received the menu so we could order some drinks. Which took quite a while to serve some drinks. Finally ordered our food, the soup beforehand was delicious, nothing to complain about. But it took a long time to get your main course again after more than 40 minutes. As I have read in several reviews, I would have been better off not ordering pasta. My partner's Pizza tasted good, but my pasta was way overcooked and it simply tasted dry and of no taste. When our plates of food were collected, to our surprise, dessert was immediately followed, which was again delicious. So if you really want to go for the Italian dishes. This is not recommended, but my compliments for the starter and desert.

They also have pizza... but we ate delicious meat. Including rack of lamb. No bland portions

We were there with a group after the Charles Dickens Festival and only had a limited time slot available before the return trip. Although the restaurant filled up quickly, the ladies served us very politely, competently, quickly and in several languages. The food was tasty and fairly priced. It was a nice end to the day for us and we can definitely recommend this restaurant. Many thanks to the service team.

We had a delicious meal and drinks, the staff was very friendly

On Friday evening we visited Bella Roma. Very thoughtful that we received a sandwich (delicious bread) and a kind of shot on the house. That's how we started very nicely. The prawns and mushrooms were tasty, but the sauce with the prawns was not and was far too rich for a starter. The pizzas were delicious, but so big they barely fit on the plate. Finally, tiramisu, tasty but not the wow factor. Price quality ok. €40 p.p. with two drinks p.p. I would give the food 3 or 3.5 stars, but the excellent service ensures that I would happily round up.

Na een bezoek aan attractiepark Slagharen hier belandt. Wat een bijzondere locatie en wat een hartelijk personeel. De kaart lijkt standaard Italiaans/Turks maar is echt van goede kwaliteit! Aanrader voor een fijn tafel moment met groep familie/vrienden.

Wat een vreselijke ervaring. Wij waren met 7 volwassenen en 3 kinderen. 30 min na binnenkomst allemaal hoofdgerechten besteld. Na 1 uur en 45 min kwam het eten eindelijk, nadat wij geklaagd hadden dat andere tafels, die later waren gekomen, waaronder een groep van 8pers, al eten hadden of al klaarwaren. Drankjes bestellen ging ook niet vlot, droge en zoete wijnrn werden door elkaar gehaald. 5 x om water gevraagd. 1 van de personen had vegetarisch pasta besteld en kreeg een pizza. ..terwijl serveerster nog navraag gedaan had of de pasta vegetarisch kon. De eigenaar komt vervolgens de serveerster de schuld geven wat slecht bij ons viel en de kinderen er ook inmiddels genieg van hadden.. Het eten was van bijna iedereen matig..maar opgegeten want ze waren inmiddels hongerig. Ik ben dit niet van hun gewend. Het was duidelijk te druk, teveel tafels en de eigenaar liep als een kip zonder kop rond en was 2 x zeer onbeschoft en geirriteerd. Op dit moment geen aanrader en als tip: minder klanten of meer personeel aannemen

A household name in Deventer! Always a tasty pizza, this time the Regina. A pizza with lots of fish. Delicious!! And the welcome drink was tasty. You don't see that very often anymore. Friendly staff and great prices.

Het eten is simpelweg niet goed genoeg. Lasagne lijkt net soep, geen enkele stevigheid. In één van de lasagnes zat een stuk plastic. Warme groenten worden compleet zwartgeblakerd gewoon geserveerd. Nadat er over het plastic in de lasagne geklaagd is, krijgen we te horen hoe dat gebeurd kan zijn, geen excuses. In eerste instantie stond het gerecht ook gewoon op de rekening alsof er niets aan de hand was. Geen klachten over de pizza's.

Enjoyable food when it eventually arrived

Bester Laden in Deventer. Kann ich jedem Empfehlen. Das essen ist Top , die Leute bestens gelaunt und die Drinks sehr gut. Weiter so

ga er voor de Ossenhaas blijft een streling op je tong.... Voortreffelijk

Heerlijk gegeten! De pizza was goed gevuld. Ondanks de drukte bleef het personeel zeer vriendelijk en kregen we vlot onze maaltijd.

Prettige pizzeria waar je als welkom een drankje krijgt. De pasta met zalm is een aanrader. En de pizza is oké. Het bestelde eten was snel aan tafel geserveerd.