Helping to fight off January blues, a popular Italian restaurant chain has relaunched its annual £5 pasta deal, with savings of up to £10 per bowl on several of the brand's most popular recipes. Bella Italia's new offer is available every day from 12pm until January 29, 2026 and applies to most pasta dishes from their à la carte menu, like their Carbonara, Pomodoro Mozzarella, Bolognese and Pollo Cacciatore dishes.

Those who want to order different dishes can also benefit from the discount. Selected pasta dishes, such as Gamberoni, Beef Tortellini, Marco Polo, and Bella Italia's Signature pasta, are available with a £2.49 supplement. The promotion is available at participating Bella Italia restaurants across the UK, which exclude Centre Parcs sites, Edinburgh Northbridge, London Paddington and Dover.

Customers should be aware that, although the offer is valid with the Kids Menu bundle, personalised pasta, set menus and alternative discounts are excluded from the deal and extras are charged at full price.

With over 70 branches nationwide, Italian food-lovers should have plenty of opportunity to make the most of the offer. The high-street favourite, founded in 1990, also offers pizzas and a range of specialty dishes on their menu.

The chain is part of The Big Table, which also owns Café Rouge, Frankie & Benny's, and Las Iguanas.

A Bella Italia spokesperson said: "£5 Pasta has become a real January ritual for our guests, it's something people look forward to and ask us about every year. As the home of pasta, January is our moment to shine.

"We love welcoming guests back to enjoy their favourite bowls, try something new, and celebrate pasta in all its wonderful forms. It's comfort, flavour, and great value, exactly when people want it most."

Other January offers include 30% off food when customers sign up to Zizzi's free Zillionaires' Club and the is valid all day Monday - Friday and from 5PM on Sundays. From January 12 to 31, The Real Greek will also offer guests a complimentary shot of extra-virgin olive oil upon arrival.