Don't go for a meal if you're in a hurry
My friends always go to Bella Italia in Norwich Red Lion Street and rave about the atmosphere, food & service. We were near Norwich station so went to the Riverside one and the experience was not the same. A very long wait to be served even though the place was virtually empty. Finally ordered and didn't wait too long but the meal was poor. Carbonara had lardons which were more white flabby fat than anything else & really awful. My husbands spag bol was tasteless and he said my home made version was far superior! We had dirty plates sitting in front of us for ages with no attempt to remove them - the place was still not busy though. We didn't bother with a dessert as we didn't want an action replay. Funnily enough my friends used the Riverside Bella Italia as they were near there and had exactly the same experience and also the same flabby white lardons! We wont be returning but will try the Red Lion St one as I love Italian food if it's cooked correctly. My friends also said they wouldn't go back either but return to their favourite.