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Bella Vita

4.0 (76 reviews)
PriceyItalian, Bars
Open • 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 1 week ago

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This was the seafood bisque. Also very good.
N C.

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.

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Brandi B.

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

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!
Dana B.

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!

Rachel B.

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

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8 months ago

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

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10 months ago

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

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2 years ago

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

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2 years ago

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

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2 years ago

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

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3 years ago

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

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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

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4 years ago

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

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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.

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

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I was able to eat here on a Monday since my flight that was supposed to leave got canceled so I had…read morean extra day to spend in Michigan since my friend's family managed to add me to their reservation. This restaurant is definitely on the smaller side but it has such the cutest charm! I ordered the Salmon Piccata with a side of Caesar salad, and pasta with oil, garlic, and butter. The Salmon Piccata was perfectly cooked; however, I wish it had a tad more seasoning (maybe a tad more salt or simply lemon juice) since I truly had to rely on the capers for any acidity. The Caesar salad has to be one of the best I've ever had--it honestly had the punch of lemony boquerones. If you truly love anchovies, I highly recommend ordering it with some extra anchovies! Lastly, the pasta was just as expected, but it was still delicious! Pro tip if you order the salmon piccata: dip the pasta in the lemon and white wine sauce--you'll thank me later!

What a special place in what feels like the middle of no where. A house on a street that is inside…read morea cozy, lovely restaurant. Even in the middle of winter, reservations were needed. Upon entering they will take your coats ( if you have them) service was great The ambience is low key, an intimate feeling. Selection of dishes check boxes for classic Italian. I love how you can choose your side pasta and kind of sauce with the entrée. That is a special touch worth going just for that. You are charged for sharing but they offer side and salad with the extra charge. Not unreasonable in my opinion. The bread brought out was delicious. Felt the marinara was a little salty for the eggplant But certainly not inedible. A nearby table had ordered mussels and the smell did carry over to us so a sensitivity to that could be an issue . Dessert The Tiramisu was fabulous. I actually liked the texture as you could taste every component. Usually soggy lady fingers which can taste great but here they kept their structure I felt making it stand out . Wonderful flavors. Parking is one way and could be icy in the lot. Well lit though. Worth the drive!

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