Bella Italia has today announced its exciting festive menu, packed with comforting Italian classics, seasonal twists and indulgent treats guaranteed to get guests into the Christmas spirit.
As the countdown to Christmas begins, Bella Italia is inviting friends, families and loved ones to come together, escape the winter chill and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year over delicious food and festive drinks.
From creamy pasta topped with pigs in blankets to a show-stopping pizza crowned with a whole Camembert, the new menu combines the best of Italian comfort food with much-loved Christmas flavours, offering something delicious for every festive get-together.
Taking centre stage is the Christmas Carbonara, a festive twist on Bella Italia’s much-loved classic. Featuring its signature creamy Carbonara topped with crispy sage, pigs in blankets and sage and onion stuffing crumb, it’s the ultimate combination of Italian indulgence and Christmas dinner favourites.
For those looking to try something a little different, the Truffle and Pumpkin Ravioli offers a rich and comforting seasonal treat. Delicate pumpkin-filled pasta parcels are tossed in a decadent truffle oil, white wine and cheese cream sauce, before being finished with roasted chestnut mushrooms and rocket for a deliciously luxurious winter dish.
Pizza lovers haven’t been forgotten either, with the arrival of the Christmas Camembert Pizza. Bringing together a tomato base, melted mozzarella, pulled chicken, pancetta and cranberry sauce, the festive creation is finished with crispy sage and a whole oozy Camembert, making it the perfect centrepiece for a Christmas catch-up.
And because no Christmas feast is complete without a few delicious extras, Bella Italia is also serving up a selection of festive sides. Guests can tuck into Pigs in Blankets, featuring crispy mini sausages wrapped in streaky bacon.
For those wanting to take their indulgence one step further, the Christmas Loaded Fries are piled high with rich gravy, pigs in blankets and sage and onion stuffing. Guests can also add a festive touch to their favourite pasta dish with pigs in blankets and sage and onion stuffing.
Those with a sweet tooth are in for a treat too, with the Mince Pie Cheesecake bringing two Christmas favourites together in one irresistible dessert. Featuring baked vanilla cheesecake topped with mince pie pieces and drizzled with salted caramel sauce, it’s served alongside vanilla gelato for the perfect sweet ending to a festive feast.
To wash it all down, Bella Italia has also introduced a sparkling line-up of seasonal drinks, perfect for raising a glass to the festivities.
The Snowman Lemon Float combines Di Capri Limoncello Crema and refreshing lemon sorbet, topped with Prosecco and finished with rosemary, while the Mulled Spritz brings together Malfy con Arancia Gin, Aperol, Prosecco and soda with warming mulled spices for a festive take on the classic spritz.
For something a little sweeter, the Limoncello Cheesecake Spritz blends Absolut Vanilia Vodka, limoncello and lemonade with a caramelised biscuit flavour, creating a deliciously indulgent Christmas cocktail.
Guests looking for something cosy can also enjoy a Gingerbread Latte, combining creamy espresso with spiced gingerbread syrup, perfect for warming up after a chilly winter’s day.
A Bella Italia spokesperson said: “Christmas is all about coming together, sharing delicious food and making special memories with the people you love, and that’s exactly what we wanted to celebrate with our new festive menu.
“We’ve taken some of our guests’ favourite Italian dishes and given them a playful Christmas twist, from our creamy Carbonara piled high with pigs in blankets to our indulgent Camembert Pizza and delicious Mince Pie Cheesecake.
“Whether you’re planning a festive catch-up with friends, a family celebration or simply fancy treating yourself to something special, we can’t wait to welcome guests in and share a little extra Christmas magic around the table.”
For more information, to explore the festive menu and to find your nearest Bella Italia restaurant, visit www.bellaitalia.co.uk.
