Bella Italia sets date for return of its Kids Eat Free offer
The limited-time summer offer goes beyond Bella Italia's usual weekly deals (like Kids Eat for £1 or Thursdays Free). The Kids Eat Free promotion is part of Bella Italia's 'Feel Bella' initiative.
A Bella Italia spokesperson said: 'Summer's all about spending time together, and we want to make that as easy and affordable as possible for our guests. With our Kids Eat Free offer running throughout the school holidays, families can enjoy real Italian food, without the worry of the bill adding up. It's great food, a great treat, and it doesn't cost a fortune.'
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