Bella Cafe in Fermoy

Hidden gem! On our way back to Dublin from Kinsale, we were in a hurry and needed a quick bite. This restaurant caught our eye on Google and Travel Advisor as a highly-rated spot in Fermoy. We were glad we decided to check it out. The service was fast and friendly, and the pizza dough was absolutely delicious! We started with bruschetta and ordered two margarita pizzas, adding pepperoni and arugula to each. I also couldn’t resist getting an apple pie to go. I can’t wait to try it later at the hotel!

We visited Bella Cafe in Fermoy for a special anniversary dinner, and while it is part of a chain, the genuine warmth of the staff made it a memorable evening. The front-of-house team works remarkably hard with a smile on their faces from start to finish. There is zero lack of effort here; they are clearly putting in a massive shift to keep a busy dining room happy, especially given the rapid pace of service needed to support their brilliant free-corkage policy. The food itself is very tasty. The prawn starter arrived piping hot and was absolutely delicious. For the main course, I had the Tagliatelle Pollo Con Broccoli—the flavours were lovely, though a touch more generous with the sun-dried tomatoes would have taken it to the next level, as those bites were outstanding. To finish, the tiramisu was a real delight: rich, authentic, and served in a very generous portion. If there is room for improvement, it comes down to operational finesse rather than effort: Table Clearing & Pacing: The main courses arrived while our starter plates were still on the table. Assigning a dedicated host or floor lead to check table progression before firing mains would immediately smooth out the pacing. Service Checks & Seasoning: A quick check-back after each course and an offer of freshly grated Parmesan or cracked black pepper at the table would easily lift the seasoning of the pasta dishes. The staff are the absolute heart of this place, and their enthusiasm shines through. With a tiny bit of tweaking on section management and timing, Bella Cafe would be well-nigh faultless.

Very good pizza; a carafe of water was served with the meal (unfortunately, as everywhere else we've had in Ireland, it was chlorinated). Very friendly service and a very cozy atmosphere.

Excellent cappuccino and delicious desserts! To start your day off right!

We stayed in nearby Kilshannig House and came into Fermoy for dinner. There are no appealing dining options whatsoever in Fermoy for dinner besides Bella Cafe, so we tried it. The service was very nice and the food was tasty (delicious steak risotto particularly) but it was definitely more cafe than restaurant in terms of decor, the menus were tatty and overall decor needs a refresh. The servers were the highlight, and were knowledgeable about gluten free options, which is very important. I don't see any reason anyone would want to holiday in Fermoy but if you're passing through, or staying at Kilsgannig Court as we were, try the food at Bella Cafe.

The food was delicious, plentiful, and high quality. The price was reasonable. The service was friendly and attentive. Highly recommended.

Nice food,portions could be a little bit bigger imo,owner and staff are welcoming and friendly

I got garlic bread and chips. Staff are friendly. The chips were nice but the garlic bread wasn't the best. I've had better. Not bad pricing.

Best food and friendly staff. Reasonably priced

Great food lovely staff. Very reasonably priced dishes i would recommend this place if you're in or around Fermoy.