BéLa at 211 North Whitfield Street gives East Liberty diners a Vietnamese menu that ranges from noodle soups to cold-cut boards and rice plates. A useful first decision is whether you want an individual bowl, several dishes to share or lunch sandwiches, because those formats have different ingredients and service restrictions.
This October 13, 2026 guide covers an established 2026 opening. PennsylvAsia reported a June 8 soft opening on the ground floor of 211 Tower, formerly occupied by Blue Sky Kitchen and Bar. That earlier report is background, not a claim that the restaurant is opening today. Current menus and visit arrangements below come from the operator.
Use the North Whitfield Street location and published hours
The official website lists 211 North Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, 412-492-6075 and alex78tang@gmail.com. Published hours are 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. Sunday–Friday and 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m. Saturday.
The site recommends reservations and provides separate links for a table, online food ordering, catering and a larger gathering. Choose the route matching the occasion: a table request, food collection and an event enquiry are different arrangements. Our BéLa profile links the official menu and visit information.
Check the broth as well as the named protein
The food menu lists BéLa pho combo at $22, combining beef slices, brisket and beef meatballs in beef broth. Chicken pho is $20 and also explicitly described as using beef broth. Egg noodles with wonton and clear noodles with chicken are each $21 and describe chicken broth.
That distinction matters when someone chooses a dish based on the meat named in its title. Read the broth description too, and discuss the full preparation directly if ingredients are important to your order. A protein label alone does not describe everything in a soup.
Compare shared boards, bowls and lunch sandwiches
The menu’s Vietnamese cold-cut board for two is $39, with five cold-cut meats, pork liver pâté, butter and sliced French baguette. A separate bánh hỏi combination for two is $44, featuring lemongrass beef, ground pork and sugarcane shrimp.
Cold vermicelli bowls list vegetables, herbs, pickles and a peanut topping. A separate vegan section includes $18 pho, rice-plate and noodle-bowl options. Bánh mì sandwiches are labelled lunch only at $16. Confirm that the applicable menu is being served before planning a later visit around a lunch item.
These formats should not be treated as interchangeable portions. A board explicitly described for two, a single noodle bowl and several appetizers produce different orders. Compare the actual included food and selected accompaniments before using the headline price to plan a group meal.
Arrange the complete order before the visit
The operator offers customizable catering and a separate party enquiry. Request the actual menu, portions, date, location and complete terms for a gathering. A general catering offer does not establish that a particular party size, pickup time or private space is available.
Published prices are snapshots, not a final bill. Confirm current dishes, additions and service arrangements directly. For several diners, settle which dishes are individual and which are shared before reserving or ordering, then check the final quantities and price together.