KP
Excellent Dairy Free Menu
I am lactose intolerant and decided to visit the Salford Quays restaurant as I had heard it caters well for my dietary requirements. Never before have I been given a menu that is specifically dairy free. (usually, when I visit restaurants that are not Bella Italia, I would be given a vegan menu or a manual to read through, if anything at all is offered). Not only that, the choice was amazing! There are around 6 or 7 starters, probably around 30 main courses, and a few desserts. The menu includes meat, fish and vegan options and has a wide variety so would cater for anyone. I had the Pollo Barbecue Pizza and the Vegan Cookie Dough. Both were really good. This is the first time ever that I felt I could go and eat at a restaurant and didn't feel like I was being awkward or causing an issue for the staff. Yes I get that this is probably partly me and the way I feel, but I really felt like I could go to a restaurant like I used to before I could not eat dairy. Because of how much choice there is too, I feel like every time I go back, I can try something different. With other restaurants, I usually end up having the same each time. Just another point to add regarding the Salford Quays restaurant specifically, we were seeing a show at The Lowry just after our meal. Obviously the restaurant being across from there, it was very busy. The staff were absolutely brilliant, they were really polite and friendly, and the time we waited for food would have even been great if it hadn't been busy. I can say 100% that we will be back and Bella Italia is now one of our main go to restaurants when we are out. The only downside is that we don't have one closer than 30 minutes or so away. Please bring Bella Italia to Northwich, Cheshire :)