Bella Julia Pizzeria
Ashgrove
Bella Julia Pizzeria is a local neighbourhood gem - a charming slice of Italy tucked away in a tiny Ashgrove shopping precinct.
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Diners can take a seat al fresco in the rustic candlelit courtyard, the cosy ambient interior, or the chic panelled dining room in the converted shop next door.
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With its variety of ambient spaces and copious menu, Bella Julia Pizzeria is the perfect spot for everything from a date night or special occasion to casual night out with pals or a family dinner, catering well to all ages.
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All dishes are beautifully presented, starting with delicious entrees such as buffalo burrata and (48 hr organic) prosciutto; gamberi piccanti (tiger prawn cutlets, chilli, prawn bisque, crushed tomato sugo) served with organic garlic focaccia; or their new signature brushetta (organic sourdough, olive tapenade, diced tomato, basil pesto, white anchovies & grana).
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A small selection of heavenly pasta dishes includes rigatoni all'Amatriciana; ravioli di bufala (home-made ravioli filled with organic spinach & buffalo ricotta, cherry tomato sugo, garlic, parmesan & basil); linguine alla marinara; and gnocchi alla norcina (organic potato gnocchi, porcini & wild mushrooms, black truffle, fresh cream, parsley, garlic & parmesan).
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There's also Mains of Saltimbocca alla Romana (milk-fed scaloppini, topped with parma, prosciutto & sage) served with garlic roast potatoes & white wine sauce; and Parmigiana di Melanzane (over-baked layers of char-grilled organic eggplant, buffalo fior di late, crushed San Marzan tomato, Grana padano & basil).
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Pizzas are the house signature, with 48 hour organic sourdough bases and toppings such as Sicilian Deluxe, Gourmet Funghi, Queens Margherita. Diavola, Bio Sausage, Veggie Lovers and the must-try New Stallion 2023 (buffalo fior di latte, Roman artichokes, mortadella, black truffle, parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes & basil).
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The wine list features mostly Italian wines, including a premium Reserve List, while cocktails include aperol, campari or pink gin spritz; espresso martini, Bella Julia Wild Berry Mojito and Lemon Cheesecake and beers include a mix of Italian and Oz beers.
Good to know - Bella Julia has a good kids menu including bolognese, gnocchi, 2 types of pizza and icecream with topping.
Need to know - There are 3 free off-street parking spots next door and plenty of free on street parking nearby.