There's always a place for you at Bella

Nestled in the heart of Nkhoma Mission at Mbawa Lodge, Bella Restaurant is where great food, genuine hospitality, and memorable experiences come together.

Whether you’re joining us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee with friends, a family celebration, or one of our community events, we want every visit to feel welcoming, comfortable, and worth remembering.

Bella was founded with a simple purpose: to provide the Nkhoma community and its visitors with quality dining and exceptional hospitality in a place where people can relax, connect, and create lasting memories. That purpose continues to guide everything we do.

Today, Bella is growing into Bella Hospitality Services, a broader vision that extends beyond the restaurant to offer experiences and services that meet the evolving needs of our guests and community.

Discover Bella Hospitality Services and everything we have to offer.

Our Mission

To create memorable experiences through quality food, genuine hospitality, and meaningful service to our community.

Our Vision

To become a leading hospitality brand, known for exceptional food, genuine service, and memorable experiences that bring people together.

Our Values

Hospitality

Quality

Community

Integrity

Teamwork

Why Bella

Because we're more than just a restaurant.

We’re a place to Meet & Eat, Celebrate, Unwind and Belong. From freshly prepared meals and friendly service to community events and the growing Bella Hospitality Services, our goal is simple: to create experiences that keep you coming back.

There’s always a place for you at Bella.

What Our Guests Say

Meinewelt
Bella Restaurant
Good local food with fair prices. Goatstew and pancakes are a must try here. Best reserve and place your order beforehand for fast service. Service keeps improving every time we come here, staff is very friendly. Also possible to order take-out (recommend the cupcakes for special occasions). Bella is worth a visit when in Nkhoma.
Mark Garrison
Bella Restaurant
A nice place for a lunch or dinner where you can take in a bit of village life. Rustic but clean and the hut makes for a nice atmosphere. The chips and chicken are great, then add some chilli!
TJ Atchison
Bella Restaurant
Bella's is the best restaurant in Nkhoma, and one of my fondest memories in visiting Malawi in general. Betty is a great cook, a wonderful person and can make a memorable meal under any circumstances. Her butter chicken is incredible I highly recommend it. Her deserts are different every night, and I've never had a bad one. I went here 3 times and always had a great time.
Shan 澤閃
Bella Restaurant
Very comfortable restaurant with excellent food, good prices and a most hospitable server! Secret tip: They've got the best pancakes!
Jonathan Atkinson
Bella Restaurant
Super talented chef, great atmosphere, tasty main dishes, and baked treats were delicious; decent coffee too. Looking forward to returning
Thomas Cassimatis
Bella Restaurant
The food at Bella restaurant is fantastic, by the far the best in the area. Every entree I had was top notch and the nsima was the best I’ve had in Malawi. Don’t skip dessert, Betty is also an excellent baker!
Barbara Heilman
Bella Restaurant
Our team of 8 members ate at Bella for breakfast and supper for 2 weeks. The food was outstanding and the service was too. I recommend visiting Bella Restaurant if anyone is staying in Nkhoma, Malawi. Great job Betty!
Ólafur þór Kristinsson
Bella Restaurant
Highly recommend Bella! Betty did all the catering for the #nkhomaclimbingfestival and did a great job 😊
Bethany Robbins
Bella Restaurant
The butter chicken is so soft and the new naan bread is the best I've had in Malawi. The hospitality of the staff is welcoming and attentive without hovering. Truly a gem!!
F. Barth
Bella Restaurant
5 German members of Alinafe - Communities of hope enjoyed 2 weeks of very good food, excellent service in a quiet an lovley location. No wishes are left open. The Bella Restaurant is our favorite place in Nkhoma and we recommend a visit to everyone. Great job, Betty and team! - We will return as soon as possible.