Bella Italia - Milton Keynes

You'll find Bella Italia tucked away on Savoy Crescent, in that quieter pocket of Milton Keynes where the Centre Court shopping sprawl feels like a distant memory. It's the kind of place locals return to without fuss—no pretension, just honest Italian cooking that gets the job done. The dining room has that comfortable, unpretentious feel of a proper neighbourhood restaurant, where you can bring your family midweek or grab a date night without worrying about the bill spiralling. The kitchen takes pasta seriously, turning out decent homemade stuff, and their risottos are worth ordering over the safer options.