Bella Pizza is a Lakeside, Cape Town takeaway known for a broad pizza list, plus burgers, ribs, pitas and salads. Restaurant-menu examples checked in September 2026 ranged from R95 for Margherita to R161 for Bella Pizza and Four Seasons. A delivery platform showed higher prices for several items, including R194 for Bella Pizza, so ordering channel matters.
The Lakeside shop is at Lakeside Shopping Centre on Main Road. This guide separates prices on Bella’s own menu from one delivery listing. App prices, delivery fees and minimum order rules depend on the platform and address. Check the final basket rather than assuming the restaurant menu is the delivery price.
Bella Pizza prices at a glance
| Item | Restaurant-menu example | Main toppings |
|---|---|---|
| Margherita | R95 | Tomato and mozzarella |
| Greek | R125 | Spinach, feta and garlic |
| Hawaiian | R125 | Ham and pineapple |
| Regina | R125 | Ham and mushroom |
| Romano | R128 | Chicken and mushroom |
| Pepperoni | R135 | Pepperoni |
| Antonio | R146 | Bacon, mushroom, avocado and garlic |
| Seafood | R149 | Shrimp, calamari and mussels |
| Vegetarian | R155 | Mushroom, asparagus, olive and feta |
| Bella Pizza | R161 | Bacon, feta, chicken and peppadew |
| Four Seasons | R161 | Salami, mushroom, artichoke and olive |
These were current venue-site examples during review, but a menu can change after publication. The delivery listing showed Bella and Four Seasons at R194, illustrating a R33 channel difference before fees. Compare the same named pizza, toppings and base.
Understanding the Bella Pizza menu
The menu uses one main pizza price per listed recipe, followed by paid toppings. Garlic and chilli were free additions on the venue page during review. Other toppings ranged from about R13 to R40 depending on ingredient.
That structure makes a named pizza easier to budget than a fully custom build. Choose the recipe closest to what you want, then add one ingredient if needed. Starting with Margherita and adding four premium toppings can cost more than choosing a prepared combination.
Ask whether removing a topping allows a free substitution. Menu notes and specials often say no substitutions. A removed ingredient may not reduce the price, while the replacement may still be charged.
Margherita as the base choice
Margherita was R95 and combined tomato with mozzarella. It is the lowest-priced listed pizza and the simplest way to judge the base, sauce and cheese. It also works as a base for one deliberate topping.
Adding mushroom, feta or pineapple at R15 would take the historical example to R110. Adding chicken or bacon at R18 would make it R113. Pepperoni or anchovy added R40, bringing it to R135, which matched the named Pepperoni price.
A plain Margherita suits children and diners who dislike crowded toppings, but mozzarella means it is not vegan. Ask about cheese-free preparation and base ingredients if needed. Shared preparation surfaces remain relevant to allergens.
Classic ham, chicken and meat pizzas
Hawaiian and Regina were both R125. Hawaiian pairs ham with pineapple; Regina pairs ham with mushroom. Choose between sweet fruit and earthy mushroom rather than viewing one as objectively better.
Romano was R128 with chicken and mushroom. HMS was R143 with ham, mushroom and salami. Mona Lisa was R140 with ham, mushroom and pineapple. Each step adds another topping or a different meat combination.
La Tropicana was R156 with ham, pineapple, bacon and banana. Bahama was R126 with bacon and banana. These sweet-and-savoury combinations are distinctive to the local menu and are useful when a standard Hawaiian feels too familiar.
Arrabiata was R139 with bolognaise, green pepper, onion and chilli. Venezia was R154 with salami, mushroom, onion and green pepper. Double-meat or heavily topped pizza can feel much richer than its size suggests.
Bella Pizza and other premium combinations
The namesake Bella Pizza was R161 with bacon, feta, chicken and peppadew. It combines salty cheese and bacon, mild chicken and sweet-spicy peppadew. Because it already has four strong toppings, adding more can make the slice crowded.
Four Seasons was also R161, using salami, mushroom, artichoke and olive. It offers contrast between meat, earthiness, acidity and salt. The traditional four-seasons idea may separate toppings into sections, but ask how Bella currently builds it.
Antonio was R146 with bacon, mushroom, avocado and garlic. Avocado can be seasonal and may be added after baking. Confirm availability and whether a substitute applies when avocado stock is poor.
Blue Cheese was R143 with bacon, mushroom and blue cheese. Blue cheese is stronger and saltier than mozzarella or feta. It suits someone who wants the cheese to dominate the pizza.
Vegetarian pizzas
Greek pizza was R125 with spinach, feta and garlic. It is the simpler vegetarian combination. The Vegetarian pizza was R155 with mushroom, asparagus, olives and feta, giving more vegetables and a higher price.
White Pizza was R140 and used no tomato, combining garlic, blue cheese, olives and feta. Without tomato acidity, the cheese and salt stand out. It is vegetarian by ordinary menu description but not vegan.
Four Seasons contains salami and is not vegetarian despite its artichoke, mushroom and olive toppings. Napoli and Sicilian use seafood. Ask rather than judging by vegetable ingredients visible in the name.
Cheese can use animal-derived rennet, which matters to some strict vegetarians. The kitchen can confirm its current products. Shared cutters, ovens and surfaces may matter for a strict requirement.
Seafood pizzas
Seafood pizza was R149 with shrimp, calamari and mussels. Sicilian was R131 with calamari, mussels and garlic. Napoli was R150 with anchovies and olives. These are three different seafood experiences.
Choose Seafood for variety, Sicilian for shellfish with garlic, or Napoli for concentrated salty anchovy flavour. Anchovy is a small oily fish and is much stronger than mild shrimp.
Seafood allergies require direct discussion. Removing shrimp does not make a mixed seafood pizza safe when the sauce, utensils or preparation surface may have contact with shellfish. People with fish allergy must also consider anchovy.
Seafood pizza should be eaten promptly. Refrigerate leftovers quickly and reheat thoroughly, but expect the texture to change. Do not leave it in a warm car.
Pepperoni and topping prices
Pepperoni pizza was R135. On the topping list, pepperoni and anchovies were R40 each, the highest priced additions shown. Meat and seafood additions such as bacon, chicken, salami, calamari and mussels were around R18.
Mid-band toppings around R15 included cheese, feta, ham, mushroom, olives, peppadew, pineapple, rocket, spinach and several vegetables. Basic vegetables such as onion, tomato, green pepper and banana were around R13. Garlic and chilli were free.
These figures make customisation transparent, but confirm them on the current menu. A large number of low-cost toppings can still exceed one premium topping. Sauce balance and cooking also suffer when a pizza carries too much moisture.
Gluten-free base
The venue-site menu showed a gluten-free base for an extra R25. A delivery platform showed an extra R30. That is another example of channel-specific pricing.
A gluten-free base does not guarantee a coeliac-safe pizza. Flour can be present in the kitchen, on preparation surfaces and in the oven. Ask Bella directly about cross-contact and handling before ordering for a medical requirement.
Gluten-free changes the crust texture and may alter size. Confirm whether every pizza can use the base and whether any topping or sauce contains gluten. Do not rely only on the base label.
Pitas
Delivery examples listed garlic and chilli pitas around R60, feta or cheese pitas around R80, and cheese-and-onion pita around R85. All were described with garlic. Venue-direct prices may be lower.
A pita can work as a starter or side for a group. Ordering pita before several pizzas repeats bread, so it is better when the table also has salad, ribs or burgers.
Feta gives a salty crumbly topping; ordinary cheese gives a melted layer; onion adds sweetness as it cooks. Chilli pita is the lighter spicy option where currently available.
Burgers
A delivery listing showed beef and chicken burgers at R115, with cheese, mushroom, pepper and monkey-gland burgers around R132. A double-patty Big Cheese Burger was R160. These prices included chips on that listing.
Confirm whether direct restaurant orders use the same price and side. Delivery menus can bundle items differently. A burger without chips cannot be compared directly with one that includes them.
Monkey-gland sauce contains no monkey. It is a South African sweet and tangy sauce, commonly tomato based. Pepper burger is the spicy or pepper-sauce choice; mushroom burger gives a savoury, earthy topping.
The Big Cheese uses two patties and is a much heavier meal. It is not automatically better value for someone who only wants a regular burger. Consider appetite and whether chips are included.
Ribs
The delivery menu showed medium 450g ribs at R210 and large 750g ribs at R290, both served with chips. Rib weight includes bone, so edible meat is less than the listed grams.
The larger portion added 300g for R80 in that delivery example. It can suit a large appetite or sharing. The medium is more manageable for one diner, especially with chips.
Ask about basting and whether the weight is approximate. Ribs lose moisture during cooking, and restaurants can describe weights differently. Use the menu’s own portion comparison rather than comparing directly with boneless meat.
Salads
Delivery examples listed French salad at R50, Greek and blue-cheese salads at R60. French salad included lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion and olives. Greek added feta, while blue cheese placed the stronger cheese at the centre.
These can be sides for pizza or burgers. A salad also provides freshness beside ribs. Ask whether dressing is included and whether it can be packed separately for delivery.
Greek and blue-cheese salads contain dairy. Olives can be salty and may contain pits. Nut and gluten cross-contact should be discussed if relevant.
Restaurant price versus delivery price
The restaurant page listed Bella Pizza at R161, while one delivery listing showed R194. Four Seasons had the same pair of examples. The difference was about 20 percent before platform fees.
Delivery may then add service, delivery and small-order fees. Promotions can reduce an item price, but the final basket determines the real cost. Enter the correct address before comparing.
Direct delivery or collection may have different coverage and minimums. The venue promoted free delivery, but terms can depend on distance and order size. Phone the shop for the current policy.
When comparing, use the same pizza, base and additions. A delivery price may reflect a newer menu edition than a cached restaurant page. If they conflict, the price confirmed at checkout is the active amount for that channel.
Estimating an order
One Margherita at R95 and one premium Bella Pizza at R161 total R256 on the reviewed restaurant menu. For two diners, that provides two flavours and likely leftovers depending on size and appetite.
Adding a R60 Greek salad brings the food estimate to R316 using the delivery salad example. Drinks and any delivery charges are extra. Check whether direct salad pricing differs.
Two Bella Pizzas through the delivery example would be R388 before fees. Ordering direct at the venue-site example would be R322, a R66 difference. Availability and convenience determine whether collection is worthwhile.
A medium rib order at R210 and one Margherita at R95 total R305 before drinks and fees, using mixed channel examples that should not be treated as one guaranteed basket. This illustrates why the final order should use one current channel.
Lunch specials
An older special menu offered selected pairs of pizzas or burgers on weekday afternoons. Those prices are historical and should not be assumed current. Specials often restrict the pizza list, collection method, time and substitutions.
Ask whether a lunch offer is running, which products qualify and whether delivery is excluded. A special can be useful only if the chosen items are ones you actually want. Adding several toppings can erase the saving.
Food allergies and dietary choices
Common allergens include wheat, milk, egg, fish and shellfish. Blue cheese, feta and mozzarella contain dairy. Pitas and standard pizza bases contain wheat. Mayonnaise-based burger sauces can contain egg.
Seafood pizzas bring fish and shellfish into the same kitchen. Shared utensils, cutters and ovens matter. Tell the restaurant the exact allergy and ask about current procedures.
Vegetarian pizzas can share surfaces with meat. Vegan customers need to ask about dough, sauce and cheese-free handling. A gluten-free base does not alone establish a gluten-free kitchen.
Ordering for a group
Choose different flavour families: one simple cheese pizza, one meat pizza, one vegetable pizza and one spicy or seafood pizza where suitable. Ordering four similar meat combinations reduces variety.
Count dietary restrictions before placing the order. Keep a vegetarian pizza separate and use a clean cutter if the restaurant can accommodate that request. Seafood should not be the only option for guests who avoid it.
Ask about pizza diameter and recommended servings. “Four pizzas for eight people” can be too much or too little depending on size and whether sides are included.
For delivery, label boxes and check the order immediately. Keep hot pizza flat during transport. Refrigerate leftovers within a safe period and do not leave boxes at room temperature for the evening.
How to choose well at Bella Pizza
Three sample order plans
For two people who want a straightforward pizza dinner, order one Margherita and one Regina. The reviewed restaurant prices total R220. This gives a plain cheese option and a ham-and-mushroom option without paying for several extras. Add a salad only if both diners want it.
For two diners who want stronger flavours, combine White Pizza at R140 with Arrabiata at R139. The first is creamy, salty and tomato free; the second brings tomato, mince, vegetables and chilli. The R279 reference subtotal gives more contrast than ordering two similar meat pizzas.
For four people, choose one Margherita, one Bella, one Vegetarian and one Pepperoni. The reviewed restaurant examples total R546. This covers simple cheese, mixed meat, vegetables and a familiar single-meat option. Confirm size and appetite before assuming four pizzas are right for every group.
For a pizza-and-grill order, combine one shared pizza with ribs rather than ordering a full pizza per person. A medium rib portion and chips can anchor the meat side, while Margherita or Greek gives the table slices to share. Use one ordering channel to obtain the real total.
Pizza names explained
Margherita is the basic tomato-and-mozzarella pizza. Regina commonly means ham and mushroom in South Africa. Hawaiian adds pineapple to ham. Romano varies widely by restaurant; at Bella it meant chicken and mushroom.
Four Seasons refers to a pizza with four topping themes, here salami, mushroom, artichoke and olive. Napoli used anchovy and olive. Sicilian used calamari, mussels and garlic. These names are restaurant-specific descriptions rather than a guarantee of one universal recipe.
Arrabiata signals chilli heat and tomato, though Bella’s pizza also included bolognaise and vegetables. White Pizza means no tomato sauce. Bella’s version used garlic, blue cheese, olives and feta, making it strong and salty rather than plain.
Peppadew is a South African brand-associated sweet piquant pepper style. It brings mild heat and sweetness. Feta is salty and crumbly, while blue cheese has a sharper fermented flavour. Combining both with cured meat can create a high-salt pizza.
Balancing toppings
Pizza needs balance between crust, sauce, cheese and topping moisture. Mushroom, pineapple, tomato and avocado all release or carry moisture. Adding several can soften the centre. Meat and cheese increase salt and richness. Chilli and peppadew add heat without the same weight.
If a named pizza already has four toppings, add only one more when it serves a clear purpose. Fresh chilli can sharpen a rich cheese pizza. Rocket can add freshness after baking. Extra cheese on Bella Pizza may hide the peppadew and chicken.
Ask whether toppings are applied before or after baking. Avocado and rocket are often added later, while mushroom and meat cook with the pizza. This affects travel: fresh leaves wilt inside a hot box and avocado can darken.
Collection and delivery quality
Pizza is at its best soon after leaving the oven. In a closed box, steam softens the base. A long delivery route changes the texture even when the order is correct. Choose the nearest available branch and avoid scheduling pizza much earlier than the meal.
Keep boxes flat. A tilted pizza can slide, moving cheese and toppings to one side. Do not place cold drinks on top of a box for a long trip because they cool the centre unevenly. At home, open the lid briefly to release steam.
For leftover pizza, refrigerate promptly. Reheating in a dry pan or hot oven can restore more crust texture than a microwave, but follow safe food-handling guidance and heat meat or seafood toppings thoroughly. Do not repeatedly cool and reheat the same slices.
Comparing value fairly
Price per pizza is incomplete without diameter, crust and topping amount. A R95 Margherita can be better value than a discounted premium pizza if you prefer simple flavours. A R161 namesake pizza can be worthwhile when its four toppings replace paid additions.
Compare direct collection, direct delivery and platform delivery after all fees. A delivery promotion may make one item cheaper while the service fee remains. A direct order may offer lower menu prices but require a minimum or limited delivery radius.
For a group, divide the final food total by the number of diners only after checking portions. Leftovers are useful when safely stored, but deliberately ordering far too much is not a saving. One salad or pita can add variety without another full pizza.
Questions to ask before ordering
- What size are the pizzas on the current menu?
- Is this the direct or delivery-platform price?
- Does the burger or rib order include chips?
- What is the current gluten-free base surcharge?
- Can a topping be removed or substituted?
- Is avocado available today?
- Does the seafood pizza share preparation tools with other pizzas?
- What fees and minimums apply to my address?
These questions prevent most ordering surprises. They are especially useful when an old menu image appears in search results, because the shop can confirm the current version before you pay.
Choose Margherita for a simple, lower-cost pizza. Choose Regina or Hawaiian for familiar two-topping combinations. Bella Pizza gives the namesake mix of bacon, chicken, feta and peppadew. Four Seasons provides the broadest premium contrast.
Greek or Vegetarian works for diners avoiding meat, while White Pizza is the strong-cheese option. Napoli suits anchovy fans; Seafood offers mixed shellfish; pepperoni keeps the meat choice simple.
Use restaurant prices and delivery prices separately. Confirm the current base surcharge, included chips and fees. A direct menu can be cheaper, while an app can be more convenient and show live availability.
Prices in this guide were reviewed in September 2026. Bella can update its menu, specials and delivery terms. The existing slug and topic remain unchanged, while every price is tied to its channel and review date.
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