La Bella is a Chula Vista institution. Their arcade and pool hall are awesome for families with kids. It’s definitely a really fun hang out spot on family or game nights. The food is pretty good for the most part. The pizzas, jalapeño poppers, and salads are all really great choices. I’d generally avoid their spaghetti options — the tomato and marinara sauces they use on them are rather bland. The bar is great! A lot of choices and good draft beers with a fun staff. Come on down to La Bella for great pizza and beer, plus a game or two of pool!

Ordered the Chicken Pizza and had it delivered. When they delivered it and after driver left I opened the box and almost all toppings were on one side. Like if driver hit the brakes or if pizza fell down. Wasn't able to really enjoy my pizza.

This place was fine, like one of those historic small businesses that locals swear by but yeah sure. Walking in the front, you are greeted by a stark long white counter. If you are to dine in, you are taken down a narrow passage to the dining area in the back. It has very dated decor that I assume gives comfort to older patrons who have been coming for years. The food was okay. The local I was with said the Mexican pizza was their best pie. It was okay. Service was the highlight.

Well it was nice to be back. The place was clean and remodeled. It looked brighter. The pizza was not like before that's all I can say. It was lacking flavor same for the pasta and salad. Yes even the salad, it had mostly oil not dressing or vinegar. The Italian ice cream is delicious though. A family of 4 can eat here for $50 plus a tip. Arcade is open. Pool tables are open too. Overall had a nice time even though food wasn't great. A little disappointed in the pizza, it was also a little undercooked (baked) and missing salt or something....update I went back and tried the kicking bbq wings, soooo good spicy hot and delicious. The kids wanted to play in the arcade again we also tried the ice cream yum.

Food is good! Service is great, small arcade inside… appetizers are huge!

A childhood favorite for me and now my adult daughter! Family owned and operated since the 50s!! The Pizza 🍕 Pasta, Salads 🥗 and even breakfast has never ever disappointed and has been constantly delicious since as far as I can remember. An anchor ⚓️ in the Southbay community this destination is well worth the effort to drive down from anywhere in San Diego County!

Stumbled across this place while visiting Chula. The place is big, plenty of seating, and has a nice traditional Italian menu. I wasn't too impressed with the crust on my pizza, it seemed cracker-like if that's a good way of explaining it. But I did enjoy the pizza. I enjoyed my Cesar salad, and the beer was on point. The highlight was the server. Amanda gave great service, made my wife a fresh pot of coffee, and kept my beers coming! All and all I was satisfied

The pizza is sooooo good!!!! This pizza is delicious and does not make you feel heavy after eating. Everything is fresh! And our server Michelle was the sweetest! Even tho we had her going back and forth she always had a sweet smile and her customer service was the BEST!!!!

This is a great place to enjoy a bite to eat along with the entire family. Between the TVs, pool tables and video games, there is plenty to choose from for everyone. They also have a great selection of food items on the menu including their delicious pizzas which are always so great. Today we ordered "The Works" which was a combination of different vegetables, sausage and pepperoni. They were busy at the time we ordered but it took about 20 minutes to get our fresh pizza, which I thought was an excellent turn around on Easter Sunday. The people who work there are great and always have a smile on their faces when taking care of their customers. I would recommend arriving early for large groups, but definitely believe they're a great option for a special occasion or simply a night out to watch the game.

Perfect place for banquets and parties. My wife calls it very family friendly with a community oriented atmosphere and great service. I say if you love the nostalgic feeling of the arcade then go for the entertainment and enjoy the experience. Southbays finest pizza contender?

There's absolutely no way these other reviews are real. Having seen how popular this spot in my neighborhood is, I thought I'd give it a try for date night. Oh my lord, did I ever regret it. We got Pizza with side salads, and I got some fish and chips as well. There was a dead fly in her salad, just sitting there. And I'm not talking a little fruit fly, either. Our waiter was a good guy, and displayed concern for the situation, including taking it off our bill, but the service was never our issue with this place; it's the food. I took two bites of my pizza, my wife took one. We just looked at each other. When I tell you this pizza was trash, I'm telling you that the $5 hot and ready from Little Caesar's is better than this flavorless rubber. Then there was the fish. I've had microwaved frozen fish filets from a box before in my youth and ladies and gentlemen, that's exactly what they gave us. It was the worst fish I've ever had in my 30 years of life. It wasn't even the right kind of fish; it wasn't breaded with the kind of batter you'd expect from fish and chips - it was a freaking little flat triangle like what you'd get from a box! Folks, don't be fooled like we were, and don't pay $30 for $5 food. Stay away from this place!!!

Ordered a half order of Lasagna, when on my second slice I lifted up a piece of plastic ! I let Krista (the waitress) know what I found in my food and she told me she would bring the (Manager) over to see. After waiting 20 plus minutes and no one came to our table I asked for the bill. I didn't have to pay for the Lasagna, but with no communication with management there really did put me in the wrong state of mind. So I can't really rate there food there , but I probably won't be back.

This is my first time here. A friend suggested this place for good pizza. This pizzeria stood for 60 years, and it's one of the famous pizzeria in Chula Vista. At first, I thought of dining outside, but I wanted to experience this wonderful place. Once we're seated, the service was not there. We waited a few more minutes to no avail. We decided to order out and have outside dining experience. At the front desk, we ordered Italian Meat Lover pizza. They said it will 15mins to cook. So we time it. After 15 minutes, I went inside, and the pizza was waiting. Let tell you what, the pizza was amazingly delicious. Big chunk of meat, perfectly seasoned pizza sauce, and the dough was nice crisp at the bottom and soft in the inside. I would rank this place on top of my list. Later, I found out that there was only one server working in the dining area that i saw. And the dining area was half full. I would recommend this place. Parking is limited. It has handicap accommodation. Family friendly. And front desk staff are friendly. 5 star on my book. Good eats.

54 bucks for miniature wings. it's funny because the wings were giant and cheaper. Also good. now they're worse than dominos but 5 times the price lol. Dominos wings are bad, so are these

Beer pizza pasta salad sandwiches.. you name it. Can't beat it. Atmosphere is great! Staff and customer service on point. Games are always on, arcade is great for kids and adults too! All time favorite pizza place

Recently went to a work holiday party here. Food was decent quality but the kitchen was slowww. They have about 6 pool tables and some games in the back which was fun. The kitchen staff and security were very rude when it was getting close to closing time, yelling over our award ceremony to tell us we had 15 minutes to "get out." Food was good but most likely won't be back.

I had an amazing experience at la Bella's Restaurant. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the service was impeccable. The food was absolutely delicious - each dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a special night out or a delicious meal. 5 stars!"

Best wings in Sandy Eggo when it’s the right ones!! We’ve been a gang of times and you don’t always get the “same type” of wings, if that makes sense!! But if you know you know!! But when it’s the RIGHT ONES, WINGS TOTALLY WORTH THE MONEY!! Pizza game ON POINT too!! 💪🏾💪🏾😎

The works pizza is my favorite! Hearty toppings and cheesy goodness! This place is a gem in Chula Vista!

I have been eating at La Bella for over 40 years and have never had a bad experience, until tonight. I ordered 2 large lasagna's (like I always do), but tonight the lasagne was half the size as usual. When I called and spoke to the manager, he was unconcerned and reluctantly offered to exchange the one they messed up on if I brought back the one I picked up. This is ridiculous, I drove to pick it up, didn't get the size I paid for, then the manager wanted me to drive back to the restaurant,wasting my gas and bring back the undersized order to accommodate their mistake. He had no regard of the pruce of gas, the inconvenience and waste of time. I was hungry and just wanted my food that I paid for. He should have delivered it, it wasn't my mistake. Unfountely, I won't be returning to La Bella They should have replaced the food and brought it to me or if they insisted on me picking it up, they should have let me pick it up another day. I was too tired and already ordered something somewhere else. I threw the undersized lasagne away and won't be going back to La Bela anymore. The manager's lack of remorse and poor customer service is entirely the reason. The fact that the lasagne was served at half its usual size for the same price was unacceptable and I feel extremely cheated both monetarily and my time he wasted. I gave him an opportunity to do the right thing but he chose not to. Terrible manager, I really hope he isn't the owner, because what I know about La Bella is that they always had amazing food and customer service. So disappointed!

Let's just say it's a place where everyone knows your name. I've been coming here since I was a kid for after little league fun and nowadays i find it a perfect spot to gather up some old buddies to grab some food and drinks. Locally owned and a staple in downtown Chula Vista, it is the perfect place to take your gal or meet up with friends. Portions are big, and service is always on par. It's like a home away from home. I've tried just about everything on the menu. And everything is tasty and delicious. My only complaint would be that I always leave stuffed and need to take my leftovers home with me. Which I love doing.😉

They serve delicious, cheesy pizzas. The crust is perfectly crispy, and the toppings burst with freshness. It's a go-to place for satisfying pizza cravings!

Southbay San Diego Staple 📍La Bella Pizza Garden | Chula Vista, CA @labellaspizza has been serving up delicious pizza and pasta for oh so long. They have indoor seating as well as outdoor seating just under the @3rdavechulavista village sign. They also have @labellacafegames where you can celebrate birthday parties and get-togethers. Inside they have arcades and billiards, along with a bar. So much fun and so much good food. La Bella's is known for their Pizza and Lasagna, but we ultimately love their Tiramisu cups... Its hard to eat just one! @food_explore_travel_adventure

I have ordered form la Bella before but this time I tried the spaghetti with meatballs and had absolutely no flavor in the pasta sauce or the meat, if I was blindfolded I would not have known what I ate, I had wet pasta and wet meat, a kid can cook better, how many years have they been cooking pasta, it went straight to the trash, 20 dollars for this,+tip, lol, what a joke, does this look good to you

I have not been here since I was a little girl. The food was so delicious from the minestrone soup the fresh antipasto salad to the pasta for the kids to the pizzas really really good the service was terrific

classic, authentic, original, decades and generations in the South Bay, San Diego. Legendary Landmark with great food, service and atmosphere! Great for groups, families or sports in the bar!

Always one of the first stops I make when I'm in town, never lets me down. Good selection of craft beers, and the calzones are fire!

I have to share my experience about last night. We came in on a Tuesday night to celebrate my sons 20th birthday. We were told it would be a 30 min wait and it ended up being more like 1 hr, that’s fine, we understood. Once rudely seated by the older man with the glasses, he noticed we had a birthday cake and said that there would be an extra $9.00 charge for the cake. I didn’t understand what he meant because we have celebrated birthdays here before… many times, with cake!! He said that the $9.00 was for the use of plates and silverware.. 😒. I had never been charged anywhere… ! So I said “no, we will take the cake home and cut it there”! we literally left with the cake and didn’t get a chance to sing happy birthday to my son. If I wasn’t as hungry as I was, and had already waited as long as I did, I would have left. Luckily our waitress was very pleasant. Unlike the older man with the glasses!

French toast phenomenal! Pastrami hash was different, but not bad. I prefer corned beef hash. Price is right.

I had my baby shower on Saturday Dec 2, we rented the room upstairs with the bathroom great price under 100$ for 4 hours. Our host and server was Lincoln he was amazing! He helped to make sure we had everything we needed. Including food on time , refills when we were running out and even helped us load everything after clean . This guy had one of the best services I’ve seen in awhile . He was extremely professional, and we were all happy with his service. This guy needs a raise or ask for Lincoln. If you’re having a party, you won’t be disappointed. Thank you so much we’re extremely grateful.