Bella is broken

Bella used to be our go-to restaurant for a relaxed value-for-money family type of restaurant - typically every fortnight.<br> <br> 7 months ago, we noticed that the prices had gone up significantly which put us off a bit as it was then priced on the same level as more formal, quality steakhouses in the area.<br> <br> Tonight we went there for the first time in 7 months. <br> <br> We were very disappointed all round as the restaurant seems to have lost its identity.<br> The restaurant stank of cigarette smoke.<br> We were asked to move from our table at 9pm so that the staff could clean.<br> The food was far below average for that type of restaurant.<br> The service was nothing noteworthy.<br> The furniture looked aged and something was out about the layout compared to previously.<br> <br> Ultimately the most pleasant part of the experience was the sweet that came with the bill.<br> <br> Given the culture of South Africans, I fear that many people simply wont return to this restaurant.<br> <br> I would strongly suggest getting some professional advice from industry gurus on re-establishing the Bella brand.<br> <br> PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT ME.<br> <br> I will give Bella a last chance after another 7 months if it is actually still around.