Bella Blu

Name: Bella Blu
Address: 967 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10021
Telephone: (212) 988-4624
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1116 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(212) 988-4624
Website
http://www.bellabluny.com/bellablu/media/websitebellablu.html
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
For Special Events please contact: Events@ProiettiGroup.com
Private party contact
Event Director : (212) 802-5587

Location
967 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10021
Neighborhood
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

Misticanza con Scaglie di Parmigiano$12.00
Organic Mixed Baby Greens, Shaved Parmesan, Sherry Vinaigrette
Riccia con Noci Caramellate, Gorgonzola Dolce$13.00
Frisee, Caramelized Walnuts, Gorgonzola, Sherry Vinaigrette
Rughetta con Finocchio, Arance, Olive Nere di Gaeta$12.00
Arugula, Fennel, Black Olives, Orange, Cherry Tomatoes, Lemon Oil
Tropicale con Cuori di Palma, Avocado, Peperoni arrosto e Mais$13.00
Hearts of Palm, Avocado, Roasted Peppers, Radish, Corn
Insalata di Spinaci con Uvetta, Noci e Caprino$13.00
Baby Spinach, Raisins, Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Honey Balsamic Dressing
Tritato di Carciofini, Sedano, Arugola, Funghi e Parmigiano$14.00
Chopped Baby Artichokes, Celery, Mushrooms, Arugula, Parmesan
Verdurine Bella Blu al forno a legna$14.00
Brick Oven Chopped Roasted Vegetables, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Rape Rosse con Scalogno Riccia e Caprino$12.00
Roasted Red Beets, Frisee, Shallots, Endive, Goat Cheese, Red Wine vinaigrette
Insalata di Cesare$12.00
Traditional Caesar Salad, Croutons, Parmesan

Antipasti

Tortino Di Melanzane alla Parmigiana$15.00
Eggplant Parmigiana, Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce
Carciofini Scottati con Pistacchio e Valeriana$16.00
Sautéed Baby Artichokes, Pistacchio, Mache, Parmesan
Bocconcini di Bufala con Peperoni arrosto, Pomodoro e Basilico$17.00
Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers, Tomatoes, Basil
Portobello alla Griglia con Zucchini e Scamorza$18.00
Grilled Portobello, Zucchini, Smoked Mozzarella
Brodetto di Cozze e Vongole$16.00
New Zealand Mussels, Manila Clams, White Wine, Mild Spicy Tomato Sauce
Carpaccio di Tonno alle Erbe con Arance, Indivia e Pepe Rosa$16.00
Herbed Crusted Tuna Carpaccio, Orange, Endive, Pink Peppercorn
Tortino di Calamari e Carciofini con Valeriana$17.00
Squid & Baby Artichokes Cake, Mache, Lemon Dressing
Calamaretti al Forno con Piselli e Crostino all'Aglio$17.00
Brick Oven Baked Calamari, Peas, Tomato, Garlic Crostino
Vitello Tonnato$18.00
Cold Thinly Sliced Roasted Veal, Tuna Sauce, Capers
Carpaccio di Manzo con Rughetta, Cremini e Pecorino Romano$18.00
Raw Filet Mignon Carpaccio, Arugula, Cremini Mushrooms, Pecorino Cheese

Primi

Inquire about our gluten free pastas

Spaghetti alla Chitarra, Pomodoro Fresco e Basilico$20.00
Spaghetti Chitarra, Fresh Tomato and Basil
Gnocchi con Pesto e Fagiolini$21.00
Gnocchi, Pesto, String Beans
Pappardelle Integrali con vegetali organici$20.00
Organic Whole Wheat Ribbon Shaped Pasta, Organic Baby Vegetables
Orecchiette con Salsiccia, Rapini e Peperoncino$22.00
Orecchiette, Sweet Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Red Pepper flakes
Casoncelli alla Bergamasca con Guanciale, Burro e Salvia$21.00
Veal and Raisin Ravioli, Guanciale, Sage and Butter Sauce
Bucatini all`Amatriciana$21.00
Bucatini, Guanciale, Onions, Tomato, Pecorino Romano
Mezzelune di Ricotta e Spinaci alla crema di Tartufo$22.00
Ricotta & Spinach ravioli, Black Truffle Cream Sauce
Ravioli di Carciofi con Pistacchi, Burro e Parmigiano$22.00
Artichoke Ravioli, Pistacchios, Butter and Parmesan
Paccheri con Ragú di vitello al profumo di Limone e Rosmarino$22.00
Paccheri, Veal Ragú, Lemon Rosemary Scent
Penne al Tonno con Capperi, Origano, Olive di Gaeta e Pomodoro$21.00
Penne with Fresh Tuna, Capers, Oregano, Gaeta Olives, Tomato Sauce
Linguine alle Vongole$22.00
Manila Clams, White Wine Garlic, Red Pepper Flakes

Secondi

Battuta di Pollo con Misticanza, Mais, Fagiolini e Caprino$24.00
Pan Seared Chicken Paillard, Baby Greens, Corn, String Beans, Goat Cheese
Petto di Pollo alla Milanese$25.00
Pounded & Breaded Organic Chicken Breast, Hearts of Palm, Mixed Greens
Saltimbocca alla Romana$26.00
Pounded Veal Loin, Prosciutto, Sage Asparagus, Roasted Potatoes
Galletto al Forno in Salsa di Senape con Patate arrosto e Rapini$27.00
Pan Seared Free-Range Baby Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, Broccoli Rabe, Mustard Sauce
Bistecca di Manzo alla Griglia con Rughetta e Cipolla caramellata$32.00
Grilled Prime Black Angus Steak over toasted Garlic bread, Caramelized Onions
Salmone alla Griglia con Verdure saltate in salsa di agrumi$27.00
Grilled Atlantic Salmon, Sautéed Baby Vegetables, Citrus Sauce
Gamberoni con Insalata di Rucola e Mango$29.00
Pan Fried Hawaiian King Prawns, Arugula, Mango
Tonno ai semi di papavero con Carciofi, Fagiolini in salsa di Soya e Zenzero$29.00
Poppy Seed Tuna, Artichokes, String Beans, Cherry Tomatoes, Soy Ginger Dressing
Filetto di Ippoglosso al Forno con Ragú di Funghi$32.00
Pan-seared Halibut, Butternut Squash Sauce, Wild Mushroom

What 1,116 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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Lincoln
New York Area
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding!!! Love this restaurant!!! Excellent service; food delicious- perfect! The staff is warm and friendly!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent creative Italian food.
NN
NativeNYC
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious dinner of vitello tonnato (in January: yay!), whole lobster on spaghetti with spicy tomato sauce, veal chop milanese. Buonissimo!
JD
JoeD
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Waiter was ok But didn’t pay attention do details when food came out It was a table of 9 entrees didn’t come out together But overall we had a nice time
JN
JonNYC
New York Area
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dining experience!!! Entony did a fabulous job!! JS
PB
PaulB
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything is amazing! Love the homemade gnocchi. The Veal Mileanese is also excellent. The desserts were each amazing. One of our favorite NYC spots.
N
Novatwinmom
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant was fantastic. Warm staff and delicious food!
S
Susanlee235
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Lively bar and table scene. Food very good and a fun place to dine.
Z
Zigzag
New York Area
85 reviews
vip
5.0
85 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always like this place. Food is consistently good and service has no attitude. One of my favorites!
J
Jess
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Noise level has become unbearable. We are locals and go fairly regularly, but I practically had to sit on my friends lap to hear what she was saying. Food is consistently delicious, but they need to bring in a sound engineer.
FR
FRUSTRATED
New York Area
68 reviews
vip
4.0
68 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience5
Birthday brunch with beautiful atmosphere but very limited menu. Egg whites were not an opt in on and no substitutions. Prefer eating dinner here which has never been a disappointment.
MA
MikeAp
Philadelphia
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food, service and everything in between Thank you
H
Hallway
New York Area
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Impeccable service! Perfection every time.
D
Dbf22
New York Area
174 reviews
vip
5.0
174 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always the very best food and outstanding service it’s our favorite neighborhood spot
j
jody
New York Area
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience1
We have been going to Bella Blu for years. This was the first time we ate outdoors and it was, frankly, awful. The ambiance was horrendous -- noisy, not very good service. The food was good, not as hot as it should have been but tasty. We will continue to go back, but never to outside.
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esob89
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a winner.
YK
YasmineK
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was so professional and all of the servers were great. The food was delicious!
J
Jess
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Food consistently delicious. Only issue here is the noise level is a bit high if you are sensitive to it.
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Hate2cook
New York Area
126 reviews
vip
4.0
126 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The service at Bella Blu is consistently outstanding. I’ve never ceased to be impressed with how warm, welcoming, friendly and efficient they are. Food is always good. While a bit pricey it is a great neighborhood choice. Very dependable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great neighborhood restaurant. Amazing staff!
K
Karen
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our favorite neighborhood place
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direel
New York Area
93 reviews
vip
4.0
93 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
We dined indoors at a comfortable table and lovely setting. Service was very good. Especially patient as we took our time with the menu. Menu has many choices and the printed list of specials with varied items of interest. Good portions. Only downsides are pricing. Food is 30 to 40% higher than the menu in OpenTable. The list of specials has no pricing at all, which is a pet peeve of mine.
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Great
New York Area
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorites in City! Love the outside dining option! Service always great as well as food!
VB
ValB
New York Area
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
The waiter couldn't have been any nicer. The food was priced differently then it shows on the website. I understand prices have gone up but the menu on the site should reflect that. The pastas were good but pricey. It was nice sitting outside with the heaters.
AM
AMALIAK
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, nice atmosphere and great service
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lac15
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Italian in NYC. No contest. Warm artichoke salad is a must.
s
sfeater
New York Area
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
I love this place: it's in my neighborhood and the food is excellent. The pappardelle with duck ragu and olives was superb and so was my daughter's veal milanese. We even had desert: a creme brûlée with an excellent caramel crust Our waiter was superb: attentive but not hanging over us. My daughter actually went to the manager and told him how good the service was. If you haven't been to this restaurant, you are missing out. Go as soon as you can get a reservation:-)
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yummo
Washington DC
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always top notch. Look forward to coming back.
AF
AndrewF
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Alessandro the maitre d could not have been more gracious and helpful. Radu our waiter was so friendly and helped make our dining choices which were superb Alberto the owner along with his brother were full of energy and made entire restaurant vibe very exciting. We loved the venue. Very European and the clientele all seemed so happy to be there as they were greeted at the entrance.
G
Great
New York Area
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dinner at Bella Blu! One of favorites in NYC! Dined outside! Great setting! Server was great!
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Hate2cook
New York Area
126 reviews
vip
5.0
126 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
As usual the food was great and service terrific. It’s a great neighborhood restaurant with a fine outdoor set up. It’s become a favorite.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite restaurant in New York. Best service. Best food. Best ambience. Best neighborhood. Love their soft shell crabs!
v
vegandiner
Baltimore
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great Italian food. Great service.
LT
LucienneT
Caribbean
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always my first stop when going into the city, quality Italian food, guaranteed great service, overall amazing place!
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luvgoodfood
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
1.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
We were at the restaurant for 1 hr and 20 minutes. The check was over $400.00. We paid the check and 5 minutes later we were asked to leave. They needed the table! Will take my business elsewhere
AW
ArtieW
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
2.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2022
overall2food5service1ambience1
Food was excellent. We ordered 3 appetizers to share, among 5. Two of the five have a shrimp allergy, we requested when we ordered the appetizers that they do not have shrimp in them, the waiter agreed. When the appetizers arrived the shrimp was part of the dish. This is very dangerous!!! The size of the table for 5 people should never been used for more than 4, there was no room to place the shared dishes on the table, so when I complained they added a table to extend the size but this did not help get the food in the middle of the table to share. This is my fourth time at Bella Blu, and the first time I had 5 people. Summary good food poor service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and atmosphere and incredible waiter named Alessandro.
H
Hate2cook
New York Area
126 reviews
vip
5.0
126 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food and service were excellent. We had a toddler with us and our waiter was great in filling a sippy cup with milk and being attentive. The chicken palliard and salmon were both outstanding. They have a great outdoor set up. Have really invested in making it very comfortable and as close to the indoor seating as possible. I very much recommend. .
ML
MarvinL
New York Area
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Food was really good
A
Asgl
New York Area
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food delicious. They went above and beyond to accommodate our group which was a few people more than we made the reservation for. Our waiter did a great job and was so friendly.

FAQs

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

Bella Blu is rated 4.7 stars by 1116 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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967 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10021

Additional information

Cross street
Between 70th and 71st Streets
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
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

Website
http://www.bellabluny.com/bellablu/media/websitebellablu.html
Phone number
(212) 988-4624
Private party facilities
For Special Events please contact: Events@ProiettiGroup.com
Private party contact
Event Director : (212) 802-5587

Bella Blu

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Options

Additional information

Insalate

Misticanza con Scaglie di Parmigiano$12.00

Riccia con Noci Caramellate, Gorgonzola Dolce$13.00

Rughetta con Finocchio, Arance, Olive Nere di Gaeta$12.00

Tropicale con Cuori di Palma, Avocado, Peperoni arrosto e Mais$13.00

Insalata di Spinaci con Uvetta, Noci e Caprino$13.00

Tritato di Carciofini, Sedano, Arugola, Funghi e Parmigiano$14.00

Verdurine Bella Blu al forno a legna$14.00

Rape Rosse con Scalogno Riccia e Caprino$12.00

Insalata di Cesare$12.00

Antipasti

Tortino Di Melanzane alla Parmigiana$15.00

Carciofini Scottati con Pistacchio e Valeriana$16.00

Bocconcini di Bufala con Peperoni arrosto, Pomodoro e Basilico$17.00

Portobello alla Griglia con Zucchini e Scamorza$18.00

Brodetto di Cozze e Vongole$16.00

Carpaccio di Tonno alle Erbe con Arance, Indivia e Pepe Rosa$16.00

Tortino di Calamari e Carciofini con Valeriana$17.00

Calamaretti al Forno con Piselli e Crostino all'Aglio$17.00

Vitello Tonnato$18.00

Carpaccio di Manzo con Rughetta, Cremini e Pecorino Romano$18.00

Featured Items

Spinaci Saltati$9.00

Asparagi al Forno$9.00

Patate Arrosto$8.00

Rapini$9.00

Fagiolini$9.00

Bietole Saltate$9.00

Primi

Spaghetti alla Chitarra, Pomodoro Fresco e Basilico$20.00

Gnocchi con Pesto e Fagiolini$21.00

Pappardelle Integrali con vegetali organici$20.00

Orecchiette con Salsiccia, Rapini e Peperoncino$22.00

Casoncelli alla Bergamasca con Guanciale, Burro e Salvia$21.00

Bucatini all`Amatriciana$21.00

Mezzelune di Ricotta e Spinaci alla crema di Tartufo$22.00

Ravioli di Carciofi con Pistacchi, Burro e Parmigiano$22.00

Paccheri con Ragú di vitello al profumo di Limone e Rosmarino$22.00

Penne al Tonno con Capperi, Origano, Olive di Gaeta e Pomodoro$21.00

Linguine alle Vongole$22.00

Secondi

Battuta di Pollo con Misticanza, Mais, Fagiolini e Caprino$24.00

Petto di Pollo alla Milanese$25.00

Saltimbocca alla Romana$26.00

Galletto al Forno in Salsa di Senape con Patate arrosto e Rapini$27.00

Bistecca di Manzo alla Griglia con Rughetta e Cipolla caramellata$32.00

Salmone alla Griglia con Verdure saltate in salsa di agrumi$27.00

Gamberoni con Insalata di Rucola e Mango$29.00

Tonno ai semi di papavero con Carciofi, Fagiolini in salsa di Soya e Zenzero$29.00

Filetto di Ippoglosso al Forno con Ragú di Funghi$32.00

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