Bella's Pizza - Riverside

I ordered chicken wings and a two-topping pepperoni pizza. Unfortunately, the wings were overcooked and dry, clearly taken straight from the freezer to the fryer without any time to defrost. The pizza was similarly disappointing—it was bland and didn't have a uniform distribution of cheese. The cheese that was present lacked the expected mozzarella flavor, and for a two-topping pizza, it had more of the quantity of a one-topping one. This will be my first and last time ordering from here.

The staff was incredibly friendly, and the food was delicious. So far, I've only ordered takeout. We tried the Meat Lasagna and a personal-sized Pepperoni Pizza, which came with two side salads and garlic bread for the lasagna. This restaurant has a more casual vibe. I would definitely return if I'm in the area and craving pizza.

What I ordered: double pepperoni, thin crust, extra sauce. Bella's is one of the first pizzerias in California that genuinely surprised me with how much it reminded me of the East Coast. Their sauce is fantastic, the crust is decent, and the pepperoni is nice and crispy. The only drawback is inconsistency—sometimes the pizza is incredible, like this one, and other times it feels like they didn't even follow the order. On the plus side, their prices are outstanding, with carryout specials that compete with Little Caesars, but with a quality that can be top-notch when prepared correctly. This pizza was definitely on point, although there was a slight flop on the tip, likely due to the extra sauce. The pepperoni is packed with flavor, but the real star here is the sauce. I'm not sure what their secret is, but it tastes just like "home" to me.

What I ordered: double pepperoni, thin crust, extra sauce. Bella's is one of the few pizzerias in California that truly surprised me with its authentic "back East" flavor. They offer a fantastic sauce, a solid crust, and perfectly crispy pepperoni. However, their main issue is inconsistency. Sometimes their pizza is outstanding, like the one I had this time, but other times it feels like they completely missed the mark on my order. On the bright side, their prices are fantastic, with carryout specials that rival Little Caesar's, yet the quality can reach top-notch levels when executed well! This particular pizza was done just right, with a minor flop at the tip, likely because of the extra sauce. The pepperoni was incredibly flavorful, and once again, the sauce steals the spotlight. I’m not sure what their secret is, but it reminds me of home!

I consistently order from this location, and they always get my order right, including the dipping sauces. The food arrives on time and is always fresh. On one occasion, I even received a free pizza voucher due to a minor delay in delivery.