Bela is a gem of a vegetarian restaurant. Their food is amazing, fresh, and flavorful. Its healthy and nourishing. The people working there are so friendly and warm and they update the menu each week. If youre a vegan, vegetarian, or want a break from all the other stuff, come and enjoy this fantastic little place.

Bela is my favorite go-to when I’m in Northampton. Whether alone or with friends, it is a comfortable atmosphere to enjoy a freshly cooked, healthy and vibrant meal. All ingredients are fresh, flavorful and perfectly prepared. The environment is comfortable, casual and refreshing. (**No fragrances can be worn due to cooks severe allergies**)

I have been coming here for several years now and this has consistently been my number one place to go. I know I am guaranteed nothing short of an absolutely delicious fresh vegan meal with with outstanding friendly service. They always have a standard menu plus specials on the board. The chef is so creative with the meals and sauces that you will never be disappointed. Everything is just top notch from the salads to the meals to the desserts. It’s a smaller cozy atmosphere inside with wonderful art on the walls. If you are looking for the perfect end of an evening then this is your stop.

Menu items rotate but food is delicious. Dan dan special noodles were a highlight. Cash only.

Vegetables!!! I wandered into Belass by chance because I was craving vegetables. One of their signature dishes is a veggie sautée over brown rice and rice noodles. So delicious and satisfying. Their salads are also very nice - this version was topped with roasted golden beets, chick peas, carrots and other delights. Ive only had the Gorgonzola dressing so far and it was amazing. The service is friendly and kind. I havent tried any of the more substantial dishes but based on the steady stream of takeout orders, I am guessing they are just as good. Its a small eclectic and cozy place with holiday lights strung throughout to give it a warm glow. Please note: this is a cash only business and if you like perfume - essential oils, you will want to wait to apply any scent since the chef is very allergic / sensitive to fragrances. Dont get insulted - just dont go here. I witnessed one couple storm out. The food here is worth it.

I love coming here with close friends for a lovely dinner.

When I ate there there seemed to be no spices used in their cooking at all

The best vegetarian/vegan restaurant in the Valley, without a doubt. Small, cozy, warm and wonderful. The servers are friendly and always want their customers to be happy. Each dish is lovingly prepared with the very best ingredients. One of my go-to places. 💜

Vegetarian comfort food, always delicious and fairly priced. Servers are prompt, accommodating, friendly and inviting. They have a good variety of options on their regular menu but their specials board is always creative and changes almost daily. On top of all this, you are welcome to bring your own wine or beer to accompany your meal. Love this place!

Belas is a great, locally owned vegetarian restaurant in downtown Northampton. The food is really good, and the wait staff is amazing. Food that is vegan, dairy free, and/or gluten free is clearly marked. Most of their ingredients are locally sourced. The restaurant is fairly small and extremely popular, so I recommend getting there earlier in the evening. Heavy fragrances are banned because the cook has allergies. This may bother some people, but I think its awesome. They also have local art for sale hanging on the walls.This restaurant is cash only.Food: 8/10Atmosphere: 8/10Staff: 10/10

Delicious and super friendly staff!

A thoroughly lovable gem of a small vegetarian restaurant.

Absolutely delightful! All the vegan and gluten-free options are clearly marked. The staff is friendly. The food is beautiful. The salad is delicious. All of the vegetables were perfectly cooked and tasty which is a rarity that I truly appreciate. The chocolate cake was spectacular. I highly recommend it.

Friendly place, excellent meals. It is difficult to find organic vegetarian fare, but Bela has it!

Doing it again tomorrow. Cant wait to get me some real nosh.. Food was meant to nourish the body. Bela brings such a medley of flavor to the plate you dont know your eating healthy. And there is room for some taste whole food deserts.

The best restaurant in Northampton run by the most wonderful people.

There is a noodle dish that I cant stop ordering. Theres kale and mushrooms and chevre and it consistently tastes delicious. I miss out on many other items that Im curious about but have had the pleasure of a few others over time. The beans of the day. Sounds potentially boring but is surprisingly flavorful and satisfying. The rosemary potatoes are cooked to perfection. Each potato has a brown and crispy side which is exactly the way I like them. Ive also had a beet orange soup which was subtle and lovely. Bela caters to those of us who are sensitive and have special dietary needs. Reciprocally, they ask that you respect the chefs sensitivities and come scent free. This is not a place to take your great aunt and uncle who are expecting burgers and are doused in perfume.

The food is different, but delicious. Everything is home made and if youre a meat eater like me, it might seem weird going in here at first. But if you get past the all vegetarian menu its actually nice to try something different. The salad dressings are world class and the rotating entree menu is great as you always have something new to try. Her homemade ice cream was hands down the most delicious thing Ive ever tasted. Definitely worth a shot if you are in the area. Service is also spot on as many other reviews mention.

A great restaurant with nice atmosphere and lots of healthy dishes. I loved the tempeh dish that I ordered. Staff is hard-working and good at their jobs. Thanks for being a wonderful restaurant!

Wow! The best vegan and vegetarian restaurant and food I’ve had and enjoy often! The staff is so accommodating and entertainingly funny. As well as the chef! Excellent desserts!

Exceptional restaurant in every way. The vegetarian food here is the best--of the Western variety--that I have had anywhere. The buttery mashed potatoes and rich gravy they serve here are particularly delicious. I come here often, and encourage others to do so as well.

Incredible high end vegetarian entrees that change depending on when you go. Exceptional customer service, great atmosphere, and an overall intimate setting. Great place for a date night for any Vegan/Vegetarians in the area.

Have never gone to a vegetarian restaurant before. Had wonderful pasta dish with tofu Italian sausage. Never ate tofu before and this was great. Will go again.

Fantastic food! Friendly staff. Everything was excellent. Not easy to find quality vegetarian food, but this place has it!

We stumbled upon this awesome vegetarian restaurant while walking around Northampton. Everything on the menu looked absolutely delicious - and it is the kind of place where you can visit and try something new each time that you go. I had one of the specials - tempeh with cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage and carrots with a coconut lime sriracha sauce along with brown rice. The flavor was amazing and had a nice kick to it. I finished the whole plate and felt very satisfied. The server was really nice as well and the atmosphere is chill. I can’t wait to visit Bela again!! Thank you!!

Absolutely love this place. I hadnt been back in 10 years, yet they still remembered me! This is a place where i learned to love kale, and realized how easy it was to not eat meat!

Absolutely delicious vegetarian resturant. I love mostly everything on menu. The only thing that would make this place better is more items on the menu. Everyone will love this place.

A M A Z I N G F O O DAlso, place is low light, no-fraguance and low sound. Staff were so helpful and nice. Amazing. Dont come in with fraguance on.

Cash only & scent-free vegetarian restaurant. Great people and great healthy food. Call to verify their hours before planning to go.

Really good food, big portions too!

Great healthy straightforward food, a variety of dishes for any vegetarian so good the meat eaters love it too

The food was amazing, atmosphere perfect and whimsical. I cant wait until I visit again.

My favorite restaurant in Northampton because it’s healthy, delicious, and if you didn’t know where it came from, you may think it’s the best pasta around.

Wonderful veg meals -- great staff

AMAZING, HEALTHY, COZY VEGETARIAN restaurant with Indian and Pacific flair in the tasty menu items. Lots of variety, delicious large portions, superb staff, great location in a college town right off of the interstate. Many loose leaf tea options and healthy desserts. We will need at least ten more visits to enjoy the many other menu items that looked enticing. Any vegetarian, vegan, pegan, paleo, or healthy diet person will love Bela.

Says they are open but voice message says closed due to covid

This small, inexpensive vegetarian restaurant has one chef and serves incredibly tasty food. The perfect place for a date, a business meeting, to treat yo self, or gather some friends. Their online menu looks a little sparse and thats because they have TONS of specials. Seriously so many delicious options you will probably ask your friends if you can sample all of their meals as well as scarf down your own. I wouldnt suggest going to Bela if youre in a hurry, the atmosphere is laid back and the pace is slow (remember only one chef!!!). Vegetarians, vegans, gluten frees, picky eaters, and omnivores alike will find something appealing. If you go to Bela, prepare to be inspired.

My favorite restaurant! Glad they are back!!

This is quite simply the best vegetarian cuisine anywhere - the sauces are rich, subtle and incredibly varied. If you like vegetarian food (Im not even a vegetarian), this place is unmatched, and the ambience is wonderfully cozy and inviting.

More nut-free and cane-sugar alternatives needed.

Really love this place. Great salads.

The food is delicious and the service excellent! The space is cozy and colorful with local art on display.Great evening out.

Very friendly. Very comfortable. Very good!

Good Vegan hospitality, like theres anything else. Stop in for tea when you have the time!

Amazing mouth watering food. Great staff and service.

The most magical vegetarian restaurant ever!!

Delicious food, super friendly service, and so many vegan options! Perfect!

Love eveeverything out this place. Delicious, healthy, fresh, food .....wonderful wait staff and fabulous cook....xoxo

The dishes are truly delightful, nourishing, full of vital energy, leaving us completely satisfied, happy. The cozy space and atmosphere is like being in someones home.

Fresh, consistent and delicious!

Ive never had a disappointing meal here....would strongly recommend to vegans/vegetarians and any non vegan/vegetarians!

Garden of eatin in springfied is the only real deal babycakes try it

Food is always delicious! Reminds me of my childhood.

I was satisfied with the food and the service, worth the trip from West Springfield. Cheers.

Awesome food. Whenever I have out of town guests, this is the restaurant I bring them to.

Good is so good!

Healthy organic tasty dishes

Very very good

Love this restaurant!

Great food!

Wonderful!