About
Our Story
M. Yahya “Medy” Sanadidi, PhD, retired professor of computer science at UCLA, founded Bella Pita in 2006 in partnership with his son, Ezedin Sanadidi. Originally from Egypt, they were thrilled to find growing demand for Mediterranean cuisine everywhere they traveled. After years of perfecting Bella Pita menu items at home (2003 to 2006), Bella Pita opened its doors for customers at 960 Gayley Ave in March of 2007.
Bella Pita focus is on fresh, healthful, and customizable food at the fair price. Sandwiches, salads, and rice plates include: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and meat choices. Our unique and patented Wowshi™ is a pita sandwich that is BAKED TO ORDER in less than 4 minutes. Our patrons customize their Wowshi™, salad or rice plate, themselves, from our greens and condiments bar.
Chicken
Chicken seasoned with our herbs and spices.
Falafel
“Beans and Greens” fried in pure canola oil
Black Beans
Black Beans, parsley, onions, and our spices
Koftah
Ground beef, onions, parsley, our herbs and spices
Cheese
A blend of three kinds of quality cheeses.
Bella Pita news
We just got the spotlight!
Bella Pita has been serving up fresh, healthy Mediterranean food with a side of family nostalgia since 2007 — from pita baked to order to our famous customizable falafel and Wowshi™ sandwiches. The Daily Bruin just celebrated our story and how we’ve become a part of...
Falafel-filling a culinary dream
January 4, 2011
Although UCLA Professor Medy Sanadidi dedicated his education to pursuing computer science, he always held onto another dream to open his own restaurant.
“Me and my family are foodies. My father, who was a lawyer in Alexandria, Egypt, as well as his sister, my aunt, were noted home cooks. Myself, my son and daughter have always enjoyed dabbling in food and cooking,” Sanadidi said. “It was probably always in the back of my mind.”