A branch of Bella Italia in Plymouth has been forced to close after it was hit with a zero food hygiene rating and ordered to make urgent improvements.
The Bella Italia eatery at the Barbican Leisure Park has announced that it is now permanently closed.
The restaurant has operated at the Cattedown attraction for more than 10 years and survived a huge cull of outlets, which saw the Derry's Cross Bella Italia restaurant close, in 2020.
But it has now shut too and a message to customers on the chain's website said: 'Bella Italia Plymouth, Barbican Leisure, is now closed.'
It added: 'It is with a heavy heart that we announce the permanent closure of our Bella Italia restaurant in Plymouth. We want to take this moment to thank you for your loyalty, your laughter and the many memories you've helped us create over the years.'
