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Pizzería Bella Roma

Name: Pizzería Bella Roma
Address: Nerja, Málaga, 29780, ES
Telephone: (+34) 952 52 27 84
Price range: 10-20 €

Authentic Italian in the heart of Nerja, with a terrace on the Balcón de Europa and a kitchen that wins you over from the very first bite

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It is open every day, 17:30 to 23:30.
Most praised: Very good pizza and pasta · Friendly, professional staff · Central spot by the Balcon
Terrace · Kids welcome

Pizzería Bella Roma is an Italian restaurant on the Balcón de Europa square itself, with a terrace in one of the busiest corners of Nerja. It opens for dinner only, every day from 17:30 to 23:30, and is rated 4.4 on both Google and Tripadvisor, with more than 2,300 reviews between them.

What to order. To start, the pizza bread with chilli oil (be warned: it really is hot) and the provolone. Then pizzas, lasagne and pasta, such as the seafood-filled pasta; for dessert, the Bacio. There are gluten-free and vegan options and a children's menu. Expect to pay €10-20 per person.

Book ahead. It is usually full, so booking is advisable, especially in summer. They also do takeaway.

What reviews say. People like the pizzas, the pasta and the friendly, professional waiters. Criticism mentions long waits at peak times, a sense of being rushed and the odd disappointing dish. More Italians in our guide to pizzerias in Nerja.

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Review profile

Summary of the 1,011 most recent Google and Tripadvisor reviews (October 2020 – October 2026). These are visitors' opinions, analysed by EsNerja.

According to 1,011 recent reviews on Google (709) and Tripadvisor (302): standouts are food (94 % of 713 mentions), service (95 % of 260 mentions), atmosphere (89 % of 201 mentions); most mentioned: very good pizza and pasta · friendly, professional staff · central spot by the Balcon · gluten-free and vegan options.

Google vs Tripadvisor

Google 4.4 · Tripadvisor 4.7

Both platforms agree.

By review language

Spanish 4.3 (523) · English 4.7 (295)

Language hints at who is reviewing (locals and Spanish visitors, or foreign visitors).

Last 12 months

4.6 (259) vs 4.6 (236) the year before

The rating is steady.

Months with the best average rating

January, March, April

Based on review dates; not a forecast.

What people talk about most, and how

Food94 % · 713
Service95 % · 260
Atmosphere89 % · 201
Value for Money88 % · 169
Wait Time41 % · 112
Menu97 % · 100

Share of positive mentions and number of reviews that mention it.

Frequently asked questions

Pizzería Bella Roma is at Pl. Balcón de Europa, s/n, 29780 Nerja, Málaga.

It is open every day, 17:30 to 23:30. These are the hours it lists on Google; they can change on public holidays and out of season, so call 952 52 27 84 before you go.

Yes, Pizzería Bella Roma takes reservations, and booking is recommended for dinner. You can book by calling 952 52 27 84.

According to Google, the average price is €10–20 per person.

Pizzería Bella Roma has a 4.4 out of 5 rating on Google from 1,058 reviews. A very popular Italian beside the Balcon de Europa, with highly rated pizza, pasta and lasagne and friendly waiters. It is often full, so booking is wise. Some diners faced long waits and a rushed feel.

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