# Bella Vita Dover — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 4.2/5 from 1,047 Google reviews. Family-friendly & accessible seafood restaurant & bar with a light, contemporary interior & terrace. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/kent/restaurants/bella-vita-dover (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Italian Restaurant # Bella Vita Dover Dover, Kent [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7093330506233694725&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Bella Vita Dover](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/104685058367585116711) **In short:** Bella Vita Dover is an Italian restaurant in Kent, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 1,047 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 2 September 2026 · source: Google Places Family-friendly & accessible seafood restaurant & bar with a light, contemporary interior & terrace. Summary via Google ## About Bella Vita Dover Bella Vita Dover is an Italian restaurant at Dover Sea Sports Centre on the Esplanade, with a contemporary interior and terrace overlooking the harbour and sea. The menu centres on seafood, pizza and pasta. It holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The restaurant accepts bookings and is suited to families and groups. Dogs are welcome. Staff are reported as friendly and attentive, and pricing is described as reasonable. The venue has a Google rating of 4.2 from over 1,000 reviews, though some diners have noted inconsistency in flavour. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Bella Vita Dover's own website](https://bellavitadovermarina.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 12:00 – 10:00 PM **Tuesday** 12:00 – 10:00 PM **Wednesday** 12:00 – 10:00 PM **Thursday** 12:00 – 10:00 PM **Friday** 12:00 – 10:00 PM **Saturday** 12:00 – 10:00 PM **Sunday** 12:00 – 10:00 PM ### Takeaway hours **Monday** 12:00 – 9:00 PM **Tuesday** 12:00 – 9:00 PM **Wednesday** 12:00 – 9:00 PM **Thursday** 12:00 – 9:00 PM **Friday** 12:00 – 9:00 PM **Saturday** 12:00 – 9:00 PM **Sunday** 12:00 – 9:00 PM ## What's nearby - Cullins Yard next door - Dover Marina next door - Dover Beach 150m away - Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton 200m away - Western Heights Of Dover 450m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this restaurant's delicious Italian cuisine, including fresh seafood, pizza, and pasta, and its stunning views of the harbor and sea. They also highlight the friendly and attentive staff, reasonable prices, and dog-friendly policy. Some reviews mention the food can be tasteless. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.2 / 5 (1,047 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Kent Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1672532). [More restaurants in Kent](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/restaurants) ★ 4.2 (1,047 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £20 – £60 [Visit official website](https://bellavitadovermarina.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01304 207740](tel:01304207740) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Kent **Plus Code** 9F3348C7+6C ### 🏨 Places to stay near Kent Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Call Bella Vita Dover on +44 1304 207740. ## More near Bella Vita Dover ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton ★ 4.1 · 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dover/hotels/dover-marina-hotel-spa-tapestry-collection-by-hilton) - [Flints Of Dover ★ 4.1 · 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dover/hotels/flints-of-dover) - [Best Western Plus Dover Marina Hotel & Spa ★ 4.1 · 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dover/hotels/best-western-plus-dover-marina-hotel-spa) - [The Churchill Hotel Dover ★ 4.8 · 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dover/hotels/the-churchill-hotel-dover) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [7 Athol Terrace 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dover/cottages/7-athol-terrace-syk1198317) - [Hopkins at The Homestead 2.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dover/cottages/hopkins-at-the-homestead-syk1157282) - [Solton Manor 3.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dover/cottages/solton-manor-syk1111509) - [Dovecote 3.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dover/cottages/dovecote-syk1111512) ### Campsites nearby - [St Margarets Bay (Formerly St Margaret's) ★ 4.2 · 3.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/camping/st-margarets-bay-formerly-st-margaret-s) - [Hawthorn Farm Caravan Park ★ 4.6 · 3.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dover/camping/hawthorn-farm-caravan-park) - [White Cliffs Caravan Parks ★ 4.5 · 3.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/camping/white-cliffs-caravan-parks) - [Varne Ridge Holiday Park ★ 4.2 · 4.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/camping/varne-ridge-holiday-park) ### Things to do nearby - [Dover Sea Safari ★ 4.9 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/dover/attractions/dover-sea-safari) - [Cineworld Dover ★ 4.5 · 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dover/attractions/cineworld-dover) - [Gamebase ★ 4.8 · 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dover/attractions/gamebase) - [Playbase ★ 4.6 · 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dover/attractions/playbase)