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Escape to the vibrant atmosphere of bellaBAR, now offering a laid-back bar experience at the Darwin Waterfront. Our menu features a delicious selection of small plates, pizza, pasta, and burgers—perfect for sharing or savoring solo. Pair your meal with a great selection of tropical cocktails and soak in the holiday vibes. Open 7 days from 11:30 am until late, bellaBAR is your go-to spot for a drink or a meal. With great spaces for groups and parties, it's the perfect destination for any occasion by the water.

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At Bella, it’s all about taking it easy. With views of the waterfront, friendly service, and a laid-back vibe, it’s the perfect spot to kick back with good company. Whether you're soaking in the sunshine on the lawn or enjoying the breeze by the lagoon, Bella brings together great food, drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Dive Into Fun: Beach Vibes & Happy Hour Delights Await

Join us at bellaBAR for our exclusive Happy Hour Specials. Swing by from 4pm and treat yourself to discounted prices on select drinks and tapas. It's the perfect opportunity to unwind after a long day and delight in the flavors of our Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.

From the Heart of the Mediterranean to Darwin: BellaBar Culinary Delights

let us take your event to the next level

Plan your next unforgettable function at bellaBAR. Our waterfront restaurant, adaptable venue is ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, corporate gatherings, and beyond. With our attentive staff overseeing every detail, you can relax and fully immerse yourself in the festivities. Let us make your occasion truly special.

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   Four Finger 
 2024-01-06
 
 
   Good food, cold beer and friendly service
  
 
 
       
   Desiree Gordon 
 2024-01-02
 
 
   Service: My first impression is of the restaurant was how miserable the staff look. The ladies were polite enough when interacting with customers, but there seemed to be some tension between them. One lady who appeared to be the manager was rudely barking orders at a younger lady. My partner and I looked at each other in shock. Another guy was complaining in ear shot of customers. Was extremely awkward and tense.

Food: The food was good, I like to review most places I go to and in comparison the food sits in the ok basket for me. Not something I will be rushing back to. The pasta was cooked perfectly. The pesto pasta was fairly bland and probably doesn’t need kale…. The ragu needed a bit more sweetness for me, but none the less was still good. The pork belly could have done with a bit more crisp, but the flavours of the sauces were my favourite thing about the whole meal.

Atmosphere: The staff tension and the decor needs some work.
  
 
 
       
   Tony Buckland 
 2023-12-26
 
 
   For Aiko's 14th birthday party with so many children disabled and not and all sorts of diets, parents and kids, everyone had a great time. Thanks to Pina and the crew at Bella for a memorable birthday party.
  
 
 
       
   Lucas M. 
 2023-12-17
 
 
   Great pesto and ragu pasta!
  
 
 
       
   Marivil Zanoria 
 2023-12-06
 
 
   We had our yearly Christmas party in this restaurant for this year. I really appreciated this place as the staff were very attentive. We had platter food and I loved the pulled pork slider and the pork belly. Beer prices were reasonable. The ambiance was also very good and we had fun as a team. There is a light show going on at the waterfront right now and you can just literally see it from the restaurant. It is very warm on the outside though, so I think adding cooler fans would be a great idea on top of the ceiling fans. Also, I would like to advice the public to be careful leaving their bags anywhere because there might be some individuals with bad intention and just observing and looking for the right time to steal belongings. They would roam around and pretend to be on their phone but actually they are looking for potential bags to steal. It happened while we were there, but luckily our other colleague was alert enough to notice the 2 suspicious people so he hid one of my colleague's bag. The manager I guess was well aware of these people and he actually followed them around which is very commendable. Overall, it was a very good experience. I recommend this place!
  
 
 
       
   Leslee Collins 
 2023-11-30
 
 
   Great little Italian restaurant on the waterfront. Catered well for our family with an age range from 5-70yrs. Food was tasty and good sized portions. We were lucky enough to be given an extra dish to taste. Mostly outside dining, so can be a little hot in the summer months. Staff super friendly and helpful.
  
 
 
       
   Chez Walker 
 2023-11-24
 
 
   Absolutely amazing service from the team here last night. Even brought out water for my pup. Food was exceptional as were the cocktails
  
 
 
  
 
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