BELLA CIAO GASTROBAR ITALIANO

This week we decided to try the pizzas at Bella Ciao after seeing the positive reviews they'd received, and the truth is, they're completely deserved. So much so, that we returned at noon in just two days to try their fresh pasta, 😁. And we've added it to our "must-haves" in Ciudad Rodrigo, from now on. The interior of the restaurant nods to Italy—not surprisingly, the pizza maker is from there—but also to "Money Heist" (La Casa de Papel). It also has a wood-fired oven that completes the space and makes the pizzas even more delicious. As soon as you enter, you have the bar on your right, and the dining area is well-arranged to your left. The menu, however, doesn't just feature pizzas; they also make fresh pasta themselves, and you can also find dried pasta, and, for example, hamburgers (with homemade bread). In our case, being Italian, what we wanted was pizza, so we chose one with tuna and another that caught our attention because it was like two halves in one (one part rolled up and the other like a salad base). Both were delicious, and the second one, especially, will definitely be one we'll repeat sometime in the future. And the pasta, ravioli filled with pear and ricotta, was another hit, delicious and with a refreshing note thanks to the pear, which made them perfect as a starter to share. As for the desserts, they're all homemade, and we were able to try the panna cotta, tiramisu, cheesecake, and bacio, their signature dessert. As for me, as I prefer savory to sweet, I have to say that I really liked the panna cotta compared to others I've tried. It's worth noting that both days they served us a small aperitif as a treat, and the day we came at noon they offered us a shot, which is becoming less common in many places, and in the case of aperitifs, it's always a sign of the place's presence. The hours are great, and we were surprised not to find more people there either day, although it's true that we're talking about a Wednesday for dinner and a Friday for lunch; and it seems that weekends are when availability can be more problematic. As for the price, it's average, with a good quality/price ratio considering the wood-fired oven and the homemade bread, pasta, and desserts. Although considering the average price of pizzas and pasta, for example, the desserts would be a bit high in comparison. Dinner (January 2023): two medium pizzas, two beers, two desserts, for €32.80. Lunch (January 2023): fresh pasta, medium pizza, beer, large bottle of water, two desserts, coffee and red tea, for €41.90.

100% recommended, very good value for money, we had a great time and a great meal

An exquisite treatment. And the food….. a true luxury. If you want to eat real Italian food you won't find a better place, even in Italy it is difficult to find a better place. I highly recommend it

100% recommended mandatory stop in Ciudad Rodrigo. It has been quite a discovery. We ordered the Bella Ciao pizza and some four cheese gnocchi. The pizza has been the best I have eaten in my life so far, without a doubt I will return to repeat. The unbeatable treatment, the owner who is the cook is charming. The only bad thing is that they are only open from Thursday to Sunday so we couldn't return. They are not Pet friendly, but it is still very worth going.

A highly recommended place. The food is delicious, with well-prepared dishes of very good quality. The prices are quite reasonable, making it an excellent option for fine dining. The service is also impeccable: the staff is very friendly, always smiling and willing to help, which makes the experience even better. Definitely a place I will return to.

One of the best pizzas I've ever had. Perfect dough, perfectly balanced sauce, and a generous amount of toppings. Perfectly cooked, with the crust lightly toasted by the real wood-fired oven. It's worth a visit.

A 10/10 restaurant, quality-price, very good service, and delicious food. The only minor complaint is that the pasta is a bit short on quantity. 100% recommended.

Very good. The owners are very polite, the food is very good and they make your pizzas in front of you in a real wood oven. I will return

Cozy, family restaurant with very good product. We were there last night and when we entered we were surprised by the warmth and cleanliness of the place, we tried it because of the good comments they had given us about the quality of the product and the delivery that the regents put into it and we were not confused. Wood-fired oven, handmade dough, quality product and affordable prices added to a close and at the same time discreet treatment, all this combination made us enjoy a very, very pleasant family time. Highly recommended site.

We ordered four-cheese gnocchi and two pizzas, and they were delicious. You can tell the Italian touch is amazing; I would definitely come back a thousand times. The staff is very pleasant and attentive, it's a pleasure!

My wife and I have been to this wonderful Italian restaurant. What I can say is that the service was one of the best we've ever seen, very friendly and attentive to details, such as telling us if the milk was suitable for pregnant women (my wife is pregnant, and just by informally commenting to them, all the tasting recommendations and extra care were taken); The quality of the products, the pasta they produce, the wonderful lasagna, and incredible presentations. In short, a trip through Italy without leaving Spain with an unbeatable price/quality ratio.