Bella Italia - Center Parcs Sherwood

"Amazing service, amazing drinks and amazing food. The Fruit Smash mocktail is lovely, very fruity and quite sour, and I ordered the chicken Milan which i was certain was a burger but turned out not to be, and I asked a waitress about it and although I had already cut it up she offered to ask the chef if they would make it into a burger for me. She came back with the burger and fresh chips. It was great. I'm very satisfied with the service."

"We visited Bella Italia this weekend as part of our weekend away and had overall a great visit. Our waitress was exceptionally friendly and helpful and made us feel very welcome. The food was also absolutely delicious and would definitely return just for this. The atmosphere wasn't the best however, we were sat between a lot of families so there were a LOT of children running around past our table (we were there as a couple) and did affect the experience - I would consider seating those who book as a couple in quieter areas of the restaurant to prevent this happening. Otherwise a great visit and would return."

"Top marks for all. We all had pizza, including my mum who is gluten free. The service was very quick, friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was busy, friendly and family orientated. Lovely meal for all."

"Arrived after booking a table at 4.15pm so they had only just opened. The waitress that took us to our table seemed really unhappy to be there and lacked any form of customer service skills, so that wasn't the best start. The service we had from our waiter Jack was a lot better and in the end we just wanted to give him a tip for the service but not wanting it to go to anyone else as they honestly were just walking around like they were at a funeral. I've been coming to Center Parcs with my family for thirty years and since it has become a Bella Italia as opposed to the previous non-franchise restaurant it has not been the same. The atmosphere is too bright and doesn't have the same vibe it used to. The staff also used to be absolutely amazing, so I don't know what has happened there. The food was okay, but for a "special" pizza it wasn't that much of. I've made nicer pizzas at home and I've had nicer ones from takeaways for less of the price. If you want somewhere to sit and feel like an inconvenience where you're placed near the tills and can't have a private conversation for you and your partner to celebrate your engagement then visit this place. Otherwise I'd suggest Hucks or to just cook at your Villa with a frozen pizza - save your pennies."

"Worst experience on Centre Parcs. Took the kids for ice cream at their Bella Italia Gelato Cafe. Apparently open from 12 noon till 9pm. But when we take the kids in at 16:15, they have decided that they are not open to 5pm. My son wanted their Gelato Sandwich, which was on the menu, on the front door. This apparently doesn't exist. Try explaining that to a child after 45 mins studying the menu whilst waiting."