Business Details
Authentic Italian Dining in Canary Wharf
Bella Cosa Restaurant is a distinguished Italian restaurant located in the heart of Canary Wharf, London, offering an immersive culinary journey through regional Italian cuisine. Established to bring authentic Italian flavours to the City, we pride ourselves on using premium Italian ingredients to craft our diverse menu of pizzas, pastas, and speciality dishes. Our venue, overlooking South Dock, combines contemporary elegance with Italian charm, making it ideal for family gatherings, romantic evenings, and professional engagements. With two distinct levels catering to varied clientele, we ensure every guest experiences the warmth of Italian hospitality.Our commitment to quality extends to our wine selection, service excellence, and attention to detail in both our dining environment and private event hosting. We continuously strive to uphold our reputation as a trusted destination for exceptional Italian cuisine, as evidenced by our loyal customer base and positive testimonials. Our team, led by experienced professionals like manager Sunil and staff members Narcisa and Jimmy, ensures every visit is memorable through attentive service and culinary expertise.
Services
Italian Cuisine
Private Dining
Takeaway Service
Event Hosting
Wine Selection
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined experience in authentic Italian cuisine.
- Our menu features regional Italian specialities using imported ingredients.
- We provide dedicated private dining for events up to 80 guests.
- Our team ensures attentive service with multilingual staff members.
- We guarantee fresh, homemade pasta and pizza with halal options.
What people say
Amazing food quality
Professional staff service
Beautiful river views
Excellent event coordination
Fresh homemade pasta
Services
Italian Cuisine
Our menu showcases authentic Italian regional specialities crafted with imported ingredients. From hand-stretched pizzas to homemade pastas, each dish reflects traditional techniques with contemporary presentation. The kitchen team, led by experienced chefs, prepares fresh seafood, premium meats, and seasonal produce daily. This service caters to discerning diners seeking genuine Italian flavours in a sophisticated setting overlooking South Dock.
Private Dining
The venue offers exclusive private dining spaces accommodating up to 60 seated guests or 80 for standing receptions. With panoramic river views and bespoke event coordination, we specialise in weddings, corporate functions, and celebratory meals. Our dedicated manager ensures seamless execution of events, including custom menus, decor arrangements, and dietary requirement accommodations. This service combines Italian hospitality with professional event management expertise.
Takeaway Service
Available for collection seven days a week, our takeaway service features a curated menu of signature dishes. Customers can order directly via phone or through delivery partners Deliveroo, Just Eat, and Uber Eats. Orders over 45 within a 2-mile radius qualify for free delivery. The service maintains food quality through temperature-controlled packaging, ensuring dishes arrive fresh and ready to enjoy at home.
Wine Selection
The restaurant offers an extensive wine list featuring Italian varietals and international selections. Staff members receive regular wine education to provide expert pairing recommendations. This service enhances the dining experience through curated options that complement regional Italian dishes, with particular emphasis on DOCG and IGT classifications from Italy's major wine-producing regions.
Group Bookings
We accommodate group bookings for both lunch and dinner services, with dedicated seating arrangements for parties of all sizes. The reservation system allows online bookings or direct contact with the manager for special requests. This service includes pre-order options, dietary requirement notes, and flexible seating configurations to ensure optimal comfort for business lunches, family gatherings, and social occasions.
People
Sunil
Restaurant Manager
With over a decade of hospitality experience, Sunil oversees daily operations and event coordination. He ensures adherence to quality standards while managing customer relations and staff training. His leadership has maintained the restaurant's reputation for excellence through pandemic challenges and private event execution.
Narcisa
Senior Waitress
A dedicated team member known for exceptional customer service, Narcisa creates welcoming dining experiences through attentive yet unobtrusive service. She trains junior staff in Italian hospitality traditions and frequently receives customer commendations for her professionalism and positive attitude during high-pressure service periods.
Jimmy
Waiter
Recognised for his expertise in wine pairings and menu knowledge, Jimmy contributes to the restaurant's reputation through consistent service excellence. He coordinates table service during large events and assists with dietary requirement accommodations, ensuring every guest receives personalised attention.
Questions
Does Bella Cosa offer private dining options?
Yes, we provide exclusive private dining spaces for events up to 80 guests with bespoke menu options and dedicated event coordination.
What are the restaurant's opening hours?
We serve lunch 12-3pm and dinner 5-11pm Monday-Friday, with extended 12-11pm hours Saturday-Sunday.
Is there a takeaway service available?
Yes, our takeaway service operates seven days a week with free delivery within a 2-mile radius for orders over £45.
Does the restaurant accommodate dietary requirements?
Yes, our menu includes halal options and we accommodate special dietary needs with advance notice.
Are there parking facilities available?
We have limited on-site parking with alternative NCP options nearby. Directions and parking details appear on our website.
Can I book a table online?
Yes, online reservations are available through our website or by calling 0207 132 1212 for direct booking.
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Reviews (4)
Mohamed Rizwan
Jan 18, 2022
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Food was okay. The beef bolognese was not worth the hype as it had a unpleasant stench and the beef lasagne didnt taste like it was made by a professional chef as I have had better. Maybe you might want to go here if you looking for halal authentic Italian as there isnt many you can find in London. Ambience was just okay too.The river view is overrated too as its pitch dark where you dont get to see anything.I have had better food in London with better ambience with cheaper rates.Also the 12.5% service charge to the already overpriced menu is disappointing for the food we had.
Daniela Pascu
Jan 11, 2022
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Visited a few months back, not the first time and won't be the last - fantastic place for an occasion with the river side view. Food was excellent as before. A call out to Narcisa and her team for the attentive service - an exceptional call out to them as they dealt with my son's allergy specific needs fantastically. They revised the child's food and ensured he was comfortable with the food he was served and he was provided with a feast which he really enjoyed! Amazing home made desserts and large variety of Italian wines!!
Albert Jordana
Nov 09, 2021
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Mixed feelings about this place. Went on a Sunday and it wasn't very full still the service was a bit slow, specially between starters and mains.
Talking about starters, what a rip off. 2 arancini balls for 10? Are we serious? Anyways, if at least they were amazing... The mains were correct, size a bit better in comparison with the starters. The seafood pasta was just fine, the swordfish linguini was very average (I didn't taste any swordfish to be honest)
I would however give the tiramissu 10/10! In total a couple of starters, two mains, no drinks and one shared desserts for 65...
Talking about starters, what a rip off. 2 arancini balls for 10? Are we serious? Anyways, if at least they were amazing... The mains were correct, size a bit better in comparison with the starters. The seafood pasta was just fine, the swordfish linguini was very average (I didn't taste any swordfish to be honest)
I would however give the tiramissu 10/10! In total a couple of starters, two mains, no drinks and one shared desserts for 65...
Halal Flavours With Faye
Nov 08, 2021
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The location of this restaurant is absolutely beautiful and honestly Id recommend visiting to take in the gorgeous sights of London at sunset/nighttime. Its perfect for date night or a casual meal with your friends! We ordered:
Tagliatelle bologna 13.50: This is a classic pasta dish made with Italian slow cooked beef ragu. This dish was very rich in taste and the sauce tasted marvellous. The pasta itself tasted very fresh and when topped with fresh Parmesan, the flavour of the dish elevated completely.
Beef Lasagne 13.50: This is the best lasagne we had ever tasted. This was ever so
Tagliatelle bologna 13.50: This is a classic pasta dish made with Italian slow cooked beef ragu. This dish was very rich in taste and the sauce tasted marvellous. The pasta itself tasted very fresh and when topped with fresh Parmesan, the flavour of the dish elevated completely.
Beef Lasagne 13.50: This is the best lasagne we had ever tasted. This was ever so
