Bella Vita & Funky Flamingo

Bella Vita & Funky Flamingo is a garden‑themed Italian restaurant and lounge bar with a relaxed, picture‑perfect poise.

Formerly of North Baddesley, it now brings its easy charm to town: lush greenery and a soundtrack of much‑loved tunes set the tempo for unhurried meals and sociable drinks.

The kitchen leans into comforting Italian instincts and bright, familiar flavours. Nibble on marinated olives or warm pane d’olio before king prawns in a silky white sauce or oven‑baked mushrooms cloaked in cream and mozzarella.

Pizzas run from a pure margherita to the chilli‑kissed diavolo; pastas twirl through spaghetti alla bolognese and lasagna tradizionale, while pollo alla rustica and an 8oz steak satisfy heartier appetites.

Here, the service does the legwork: orders taken at the table and drinks delivered with a smile, leaving more time to catch up with friends and family. Saturdays at 1pm usher in their much‑loved bottomless brunch, themed around music genres and artists, turning the leafy room into a lively, photogenic escape. Children and under‑18s are welcome until 9:30pm.

Open Tuesday to Sunday for evening meals, it is a snug retreat for date nights, catch‑ups and carefree celebrations.