Bella Bistro

We used to frequent this spot on weekly basis… The last three visits were awful. The meat was under cooked, the veggies were rotten, and full regular menu selection is not always available. After the third visit we called to complain about the undercooked meat we ordered for pick up. We were told the owner Kevin would call us back immediately, one week later we called back again… Only to be received in a rude manner from him… He obviously doesn’t appreciate your patronage. This restuarant was a great little local spot but has declined extremely in the past 6 months… We won’t be visiting this establishment again, and recommend Days on Front for the same style of restuarant.

This is a neighborhood spot that could be really good but it was disappointing. The place is super dirty… floors, booths, table tops. The server carried the pepper mill in her armpit. I have seen that twice. The food is just ok.

I used to work here and the working conditions were not good. The food itself was subpar. Everyone I have talked to that has dined here had a bad experience including one individual who ordered chicken and was told 20 minutes later that the chicken was sold out. The kitchen was so small that I had to prep food in the basement. Surprised it is still open.

I eat here all the time and haven’t been disappointed yet. Love the Spaghetti shrimp aglio and the pulled pork. Caprese salad is one of the best on this side of the atlantic. Friendly staff, local fare, kid friendly, excellent food. Awesome!

The Carbonara pasta is out of this world! I was really impressed with the restaurant as a whole, good beer selection and great service even on a Saturday night with a full house.

Good: Nice drink selection — bonus points for having the Barley Days ale on tap! Wine selections change often and are written on the blackboard.
Better: The food is tasty and features bounty from local farms. I had the tuna with tapenade, roasted tomatoes (so yum!) and butternut squash. My friend had a black bean burger (it was burger night, and the selections were quite creative. I think there’s a taco night as well) with a huge salad on the side. Both were fantastic.
Best: The vibe is just so homey and welcoming. Service is genuinely enthusiastic without being over the top. Zero pretentiousness (It seriously looks like an ordinary diner from the outside). I think it’s pretty telling that the place was almost full on a Wednesday night — and it’s not even tourist season!
Do save room for the homemade desserts.
Bella bistro is located west of Kingston, a decent drive from the main town. It would be a great date spot following a day on Amherst Island as it’s on the way home from the ferry.
Dollars: $ 50 for drinks, two mains and a dessert to share.

big fan of Bella… the food is ALWAYS fantastic… the service very friendly. its like going to a friends place. very comfortable.
they have a good selection of wines, and the barley days on tap is a definite hit with me.
highly reccommend!

From the outside, Bella Bistro didn’t looked like much, but given it was packed all day Saturday, both for lunch and dinner, we figured we should give it a try. Bella Bistro is right beside a scuba dive shop, and most of the parking lot was taken by cars going to the restaurant. After an afternoon of diving, we decided to give this place a try… and we’re glad we did.
We ordered ribs which came with fries and salad, as well as the roasted pork tenderloin on gratin potatoes (daily special). Both were amazing. Prices were a bit higher than what we were expecting based on the outside appearance of the restaurant, but we would definitely go back next time we are in Kingston.

Out of Town Reiview! My new fav join in Kingston, ON!
This quaint place feels like home, like a cozy diner. It’s got great service and awesome home cooked meals — every dish is to die for!
The waitress was extremely attentive and she always recommends the daily specials (written on the walls near the ceiling).
Upon her recommendation, I ordered the SALMON FILET topped with sundried tomatoes and pinenuts. Came with Veggies and potatoes. I substituted the potatoes for a ceasar salad, but it was all so aromatic and flavourful. The salmon, was cooked perfectly (I always request rare in the middle).
My bf had the FRIED CHICKEN with sweet potato fries and the black bean and corn salad — this was almost like a home cooked Southern meal, which we were not expecting to find in Kingston, but we were thoroughly impressed. Chicken was cripsy and flavourful, when you bit into it, it was juicy on the inside.
For dessert, we had the APPLE CRUMBLE and the ICE CREAM SUNDAE with strawberry and apricot jam topping. It was sooo dee-​licious! The ice cream on the sundae tasted like soft-​serve. And the apple crumble had fresh layered apples in it, which make it taste fresh and just the right amount of sweet!
Overall, this place deseves great ratings. It’s like a dive restaurant that would be featured in Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives — GREAT!

The Bella Panini and Sweet Potato Fries are to die for!