Bella shanghai In Perugia

05/01/2025: I decided to give this restaurant another chance after not going there for years, and all in all I did well. Apart from the higher price than the competition (due to the cover charge 🤔), all in all I had a good time, with fresh dishes, quite good and well prepared. But let's go in order: The restaurant has a small car park near the entrance (strangely always free) and a dozen tables inside, with some with a Japanese-style private area. The restaurant looks quite good but is now starting to feel the weight of its age. Very friendly staff ready to help guests, even if, as there are few customers, they don't move around the room very much (except for one waitress who doesn't speak much Italian). Let's move on to the ratings: -Appetizers/Carpacci/Tartare: good and fresh, except for the ravioli which were cold -Sushi: pretty good, if a little tasteless -First courses: good -Seconds: quite good, but very disappointing that there is only one course of prawns (with sweet and sour sauce) You like the "Thai" dishes (1 bonus point), a little less so the sweet specialties (included in the AYCE menu) which are probably made for diabetics. For the first time I wasn't able to finish the bottle of water, so that means they don't put any additives that make you thirsty or make your stomach close. Optimal Bandix Travels rating: 39 out of 50 points

23/12/2024: I had the pleasure of having lunch at this restaurant and I must say it was an exceptional experience! The sushi was simply delicious, with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Each dish was carefully prepared and impeccably presented. The Chinese dishes are excellent and cooked according to the original recipe. The staff were incredibly kind and attentive, making our evening even more enjoyable. Their courtesy and professionalism left us speechless in a positive sense. The environment was clean and well organised, the only flaw was that it was a bit cold inside the place (I hope this helps to improve), but this did not ruin our overall experience. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an authentic Japanese and Chinese dining experience!