The whole reason I'm reviewing my favorite spot in Northern Michigan again, is because last night's meal was so incredibly perfect, and it was by chance that I found out they were open because I was on my way to Boyne City to have dinner. When I saw their sign lit, I turned around. I walked in and was received graciously as usual, and sat at the bar with Matt, the proprietor. Matt must've been born into this business because he's just so good at it and so natural it doesn't even look like he's a bit stressed or anything. Which in the restaurant business is the case at times. Regardless, I usually order some kind of a seafood dish here the walleye or the scallops, however last night the fillet was calling my name. It's that new RFK pyramid the protein so order it I did along with the dinner salad that comes with it and the Redskin mashed potatoes and beautiful asparagus perfectly done in my life. I don't think I've had a better dinner. I mean, the food's always excellent here but last night it just was perfection to the next level. So happy you were open. I'd much rather spend my dinner hour at Bella Vita a very relaxed atmosphere, with incredible service and food... Thank you, Matt, have a wonderful winter. read more

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Update! Bella Vita made everything right! Parents came in for some walleye and ended up using the gift certificate. Not only was dinner comped, but the entire bill was taken care of - this is how you do it! Parents weren't expecting anything more than the value of the gift certificate but were blown away by the service and graciousness of Bella Vita"s staff. 5 stars!! Thank you, BV!! read more

Bella Vita - Da fam - Italian Near Me - Boyne City, Michigan

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Wonderful service and staff. Friendly environment, great food. I would definitely come back again. My one critique would be that the interior could use some updates. The Cambozola e aglio was unlike anything I think I have ever eaten. It was absolutely delicious, must try! read more

Bella Vita - Cambozola e aglio - absolutely incredible. - Italian Near Me - Boyne City, Michigan

Awesome Matt is out of this world Try the lasagna and also the Bolognese they are both outstanding. He also has some very interesting wines in the cellar read more

The food is good as is the ambiance inside. Matt at the bar is wonderful and does a great job of making everyone feel welcome. Their espresso martini is on point. I would recommend. read more

What a truly hidden gem. We have been dining in the Boyne City area for over 15 years and never knew this restaurant existed. It is located in what looks like a pole barn. Don't be fooled by the exterior. Once inside it has a warm, inviting family fun atmosphere. The wait staff is very well versed. I am of Italian descent and this food is authentic. From the bread to salad to main course, all was top notch. I had the lasagne which had ample amount of sauce and good ratio of cheese to noodles. Very tasty and authentic. My husband had the fettucini con fungi with wild mushrooms that was decadent but not too rich. Both dishes were mouth watering. They offered a nice selection of wine. The service was good and we didn't wait very long even thought the place was packed. We will put this on our rotation the next time we are at Boyne Mountain. read more

We hadn't been to Bella Vita in a long time. A friend called and asked if we would join them there for dinner, and it sounded good. We ordered my favorite appetizer, the Cambozola cheese with roasted garlic. The cheese was perfectly melty, but the garlic was undercooked. Instead of spreading on the crostini, we had to place a clove on the bread and bite into it. We wondered if bread would be offered or served, as there was a bottle of olive oil and a shaker of seasoning on the table, but no. Maybe we needed to order it?? One diner in our group ordered the squash bisque which he proclaimed delicious. My husband and I shared a Caesar salad which was very generous, fresh, and tasty. A tableside sprinkling of Parmesan would have been a nice touch and really taken it to the next level! Chicken piccata was ordered, pasta with morels, Bolognese, and chicken with gnocchi in a pesto cream sauce. The portions were very generous, everything was piping hot. The food was all very tasty. The gnocchi, however, was tough and chewy-not the pillowy morsels I would expect in a supposedly "high end"restaurant, and for the price paid. Overworked dough or overcooked, but not up to par. Will we go back? Maybe. But there are lots of choices around our corner of NoMi, so maybe not. read more

Looks are deceiving! Very nice ambiance, good drinks, excellent food. One of my favorite restaurants in the area. Can't go wrong with

My husband and I had a lovely date night here! The staff was amazing and the owner Matt was wonderful! Our sever Logan was friendly and had wonderful entree and wine suggestions, she recommended the Chicken Piccata and it was so juicy and had a crispy skin on the outside that was really flavorful. My husband had the Walleye and it was excellent. Dont forget to try the Cam and Garlic appetizer and the Fig Salad. read more

My favorite restaurant. From the food, to the staff every meal is outstanding it is always my go to place

Food and service are always incredible. If you enjoy Walleye...this is a must! The roasted garlic and cambozola are out of this world! read more

Bella Vita used to be a summer only destination in the Boyne city area, but now is open year-round with service on the weekends in the winter. It's an Italian slanted eatery. It has improved over the last couple of years. If you want Italian in the Boyne City area this is the place to go. read more

Absolutely always a fabulous experience at Bella Vita! Great staff. Incredible food. They simply make you feel at home here.

We tried something new tonight for dinner . When we pulled into this place I thought, yikes, but then once inside we were pleasantly surprised. I had the lamb tenderloin and my husband had the linguine fructose de mare...both excellent, both delicious. I should mention that we had the carpaccio for our appetizer. For dessert I ordered the flourless chocolate cake that I had asked to have it to go, so I could eat it at the lake. Our server, Alex, was excellent and very attentive. We'll be back. Delicioso. My only complaint was the Malbec I ordered was on the vinegar side. Maybe open for to long. Might want to keep an eye on that. I couldn't finish my glass. read more

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Best food around. Great service and atmosphere - it is a must try in northern Michigan read more

Bella Vita - Scallops - Italian Near Me - Boyne City, Michigan

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Fantastic restaurant always great service and food is fantastic great menu highly recommended

The food and the service was amazing, but mostly the fact that they accommodated a party of 19 on the day we were looking was so much appreciated. We could not find a restaurant to eat at since most things were closed on a Monday and we had our whole family together. They made it work and everything was amazing. The Walleye, the Bolognese, the salmon was amazing and I could go on but everyone in our party of 19 was very happy we found this place. Highly recommend going here. read more

Service was impeccable, food portions very generous and made for a great lunch the next day! Don't let the outside fool you, inside is beautiful! I love how they use local products. read more

Though this isn't your traditional Italian menu, everything was amazing!! We went here to celebrate our engagement with family, and we couldn't have picked a better place! Between the 4 of us we had sea bass (x2), walleye and ribeye, and we all ended up sharing a bit of each, and couldn't get enough, or decided which was our favorite! Also the minestrone and morel soups to start the meal were to die for...and I'll be dreaming about the triple crown pie until we can make it back!! Hospitality of our server and the owner were also the best we've experienced in Northern Michigan! Thanks Bella Vita! Can't wait to return! read more

Bella Vita - Delicious ribeye. We hadn't eaten meat in 2.5 years and decided to go for it...best choice and best place we could have cheated! So amazing! - Italian Near Me - Boyne City, Michigan

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The best place in town. Call for a reservation. I love their scallops, and their pasta dishes are amazing read more

Bella Vita - Italian Near Me - Boyne City, Michigan

This is a wonderful place to dine. Be sure you are prepared for some awesome food and service. Love this place

My experience at Bella Vita: Went with my family , 2 of which are young. Was sat in a section with 20-25 drunk golf buddies. The tables they were sitting at should have held 14-18 max. The entire time the men were yelling and cursing and telling speeches. I went to complain to the bartender whom presumably was the owner and he told me "I'm sorry you were sat there but I only have limited weeks to make money, and that was a big group" (or something very close to that effect. Couldn't care less about my or my children's experience. To be honest I found the whole thing including his response pretty despicable. I understand sitting big groups, but he oversat the tables by many people and instead of giving them half the restaurant and sitting everyone else away from them, he ruined mine and another tables evening (also embarrassed me) to make 400-500$ extra dollars in total. Oh but he took 3, 10$ glasses of wine off my bill- maybe he can also help my children to "unhear" that 90 minutes. Being that desperate to turn a buck is never worth it in life. So sad. read more

This one is a definite winner! Don't Judge this place based on the building or decor, the staff and food is impeccable. The lasagna is exquisite, the lamb t-bone flavor was divine and they have an excellent selection of Italian reds. We will definitely be back, this is the best food in the area by far. read more

Bella Vita - Lamb T- bone - Italian Near Me - Boyne City, Michigan

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Everything is always very good. We look forward to seeing the owner again! Gives great meaning to being Up North.

Restaurant is located just outside of Boyne City. The restaurant itself is a bit dated, but complements the Up North experience. They have a nice menu, complemented by specials. A visit here is certainly a nice treat after a day enjoying what the northern Michigan has to offer. read more

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The wait for food to be served was very long. But it was good. The place felt warm. Need to turn on AC

Just got done eating there. One of the best meals I have ever had. The food was great and the young lady that waited on us was great. We said that if we come back to boyne city we would 100% stop back at this place. read more

well another wonder ful time at bella vita sat at bar this time as they were packed but matt got us in had the lamb with sauce on the side as good a lamb as i have had 4 chops and good potato puree with pear good barbaresco great gelato YES WE LIKE THE PLACE AND THE PEOPLE --- IN BEAUTIFUL BOYNE COUNTY read more

We have a favorite waiter at Bella Vita, so my mother in law requested her. Linda treats us like celebrities. We really like her. She is so personable and made sure we always had everything we needed. A real asset to the place! The food was as wonderful as I remembered. The walleye is one of their specialties. Lots of traditional Italian foods, with a local Michigan influence from the ingredients. It was morel season, so I had to have a cup of morel bisque. HEAVEN! Lots of mushroom-licious flavor. The walleye had a mozzarella crust and a sauce that was creamy without being heavy. I think hubby picked the best dessert of all: Triple Crown Pie, with multiple layers of flavor. I had the flourless chocolate torte. See all my delicious photos! I noticed that the gluten free items are marked on the menu. I remembered that Bella Vita gets noisy due to hard surfaces, so I got my mother in law to agree to getting us there early so that we'd be able to hear ourselves talk. It was also early in the season, so the room never filled up and I never had to resort to my trusty ear plugs. read more

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Overpriced. Tired decor and musty. Stay away. We can't believe they charge these prices. Panera bread ceasar was better. Can they get on HGTV and save the restaurant. Oh man, not kidding. Worried about what comes next. read more

Excellent food and service. Mozzarella encrusted walleye and morel mushroom fettuccine were delicious. We will be back.

While the outside is a bit rundown, the inside was fine and the food was great. The waitstaff was very attentive too. We were pleasantly surprised. read more

My favorite walleye in the boyne area. Owners are awesome! You won't be disappointed. Make a rez in the summer, closed in the winter.

Fantastic from start to finish. We had a Rollatini Melanzane for an appetizer which was perfectly cooked, followed by the Fettuccini Alfredo con Fungi and their special of the day - scallops with citrus curry sauce and angel hair pasta. Service was quick and friendly, the food was fast, but paced well, and the Sicilian wine was a perfect accompaniment. We will definitely be adding Bella Vita to our list of recommended restaurants. The atmosphere was lovely, but a little loud. Our server had a hard time hearing us over the ambient noise from other diners' conversations. I think a few sound panels would solve this problem and really enhance the experience there. read more

No mention anywhere of needing a reservation. Sorry for the poor review. But this is the 2nd time in week of traveling that this happened. I wish people would state reservations are required on the Yelp description read more

Had dinner with 7 people during the 4th of July weekend and it was a delightful experience. The food was delicious and our server [Laura] was extraordinary. She was fun and efficient and made a wonderful dining experience even better. Most of my party had pasta dishes and everyone loved them. I had the walleye and it was fresh and nicely presented. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in Boyne City! read more

Bella Vitta catered our wedding. The food and service was impeccable. Our guests said it was THE BEST food they had ever had. Kelly, Matt, Bill and their team took care of everything down to the last detail. They are AWESOME!!!! read more

Worst food in town. Chicken was rubber, not properly cocked. Could have had better at KFC , that's sad.

I wanted to have a nice night out with my wife and she loves Italian. We stopped here because 20 years ago this was where he grandparents went when they came up here. Although owners have changed since then, the place has not. It still has a classic northern Michigan look on the outside and the interior has an older feel but nothing really outdated. The place was pretty packed so we sat at the bar and proceeded to engage the bartender in conversation. She was very friendly and was able to suggest several dishes, two we ordered. The morel linguine was beautiful. the local morels carried the right amount of earthiness and robustness with the brandy cream sauce. The home made pasta was the star of the show. I also ordered the beef carpaccio as an app and was pleasantly surprise. the beef was expertly sliced and the mixture of lemon zest, herbs, and cheese the sprinkled on top really made it an appetizer not to be missed. This place is worth checking out. The staff is friendly and knowledgable, the food is fresh and amazing. read more

Atmosphere, Service, Food......perfect 10s. Ate here for the first time this past Sunday evening. When I stepped in, I was immediately impressed with the atmosphere of the restaurant. The pictures, the brightness were wonderful. The service was also top notch and the food was amazing! I had the Tortellini Verde Bianco with a glass of white wine and the combination of the two was very pleasing. And to top it off, I asked for something chocolate for dessert, and I wasn't disappointed. I will definitely dine their again. read more