Bella Luna Restaurant

Name: Bella Luna Restaurant
Address: 574 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY, 10024
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.4

Upper West Side · Italian

574 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY, 10024Directions

4.4872 reviews

Diners like this Italian restaurant's delicious and carefully prepared food, with standouts like linguine with meatballs, rigatoni vodka pasta, and tiramisu. They also highlight the warm, attentive service and the comfortable, inviting atmosphere. Some reviews mention the food can be inconsistent.

Modern Italian with family energy and serious Blackbird traction.

Bella Luna Restaurant is a $$ Italian restaurant in Upper West Side, New York. It has logged 4,816 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Friday afternoons. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

A reliable neighborhood spot where the staff might know your name, serving Italian standards in a comfortable room. It's the kind of place you can settle into.

Google Places/ updated 102d ago

Why go

Bella Luna has kept regulars returning for over 35 years with straightforward Italian plates served in bowls designed to retain heat. The room features ceiling plants and artwork, creating an established, familiar atmosphere suited to larger parties and families. Service is attentive. Brunch hours draw fewer crowds than competing spots.

Google Places/ updated 102d ago

Fast facts

Bella Luna has 4,816 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
Blackbird activity runs from July 14, 2025 to August 5, 2026.
Friday and Saturday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Google shows a 4.4 rating from 886 reviews.
One highlighted review praises the room for not being cold, unlike many NYC restaurants.

editorial/ updated 27d ago

Did you know

Bella Luna has logged 4,816 Blackbird on-chain check-ins, with Fridays and Saturdays leading the action.

editorial/ updated 27d ago

Good to know

Brunch times are often less crowded than other popular brunch spots.
The room accommodates larger parties.
Food is served in functional bowls designed to retain heat.

Google Places/ updated 102d ago

Amenities

Meals

BreakfastBrunchLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 27d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity265

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Flynet check ins

4,816

Neighborhood

Upper West Side

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№11

of 16 Upper West Side spots this month

vs neighborhood median

0.8× the Upper West Side median

Upper West Side percentile

Top 70% in Upper West Side

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 16 Upper West Side spots.

Last 30 days

265 check ins

−11% vs prior month

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When it's busy

Usually busy right now

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Inside Bella Luna Restaurant

The experience

A reliable neighborhood spot where the staff might know your name, serving Italian standards in a comfortable room. It's the kind of place you can settle into.

Google Places/ updated 102d ago

Review signal

4.4

872 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 27d ago

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FAQ

How popular is Bella Luna Restaurant?

Bella Luna Restaurant has logged 4,816 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Bella Luna Restaurant busiest?

Bella Luna Restaurant is busiest on Friday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Bella Luna Restaurant serve?

Bella Luna Restaurant serves Italian cuisine.

How expensive is Bella Luna Restaurant?

Bella Luna Restaurant is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Bella Luna Restaurant?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Bella Luna Restaurant in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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