I came here for a baby shower on a Sunday afternoon. We sat in the outdoor area which was nicely…read moreset up. All of the food I was served was bland. The bruschetta was flavorless and completely overpowered by the arugula. The rigatoni with marinara sauce and mozzarella was also flavorless. An Italian restaurant should always make stellar sauce... this was a total miss. I had the salmon oreganata for my main course and it was cooked nicely, but overall just bland. Service was good with the exception of one waitress that was yelling at guests.

We really enjoyed this beautiful, cozy Italian restaurant! It's beautiful inside and nicely…read moredecorated. The food was very fresh, and absolutely delicious! We had the Mediterranean salad which we shared, the stuffed pork, lasagna and Pescatore ( seafood with pasta ). Our son got the French fries and was munching away. He has allergies and loved the fries. The service was great, very nice and attentive. They explained the specials today and made sure we were taken good care of. We initially wanted desert and coffee, but the portions were so big we already were satisfied. We got a little treat on the house, coffee ice cream with whip cream on it, a dream! Next time I definitely want to come specifically for coffee and desert! I definitely recommend this place! The only thing I would say is the price. It's definitely on the pricier side for the food items, but overall absolutely enjoyable and a great restaurant to take the family out!

Had dinner for a retirement get together. I walked in and they were very busy and packed. I've…read morelived on SI for years and this was my first time. Told the gentlemen I was meeting a party, he said go straight to the back. It would I have been a nice touch to be escorted there. We were 13 and decided to do appetizers family style. We shared the Mozzarella en Carozza, Eggplant Rollatini, and Fried Calamari. They were good. I personally liked the eggplant the best. We all ordered our own dinner. I opted for the Red Snapper Livornese. It was really good. I also got a taste of the Veal Sorrento which was a table favorite as well. It was a good experience. I will go back.

Service and quality of food ,a wonderfully comfortable spot to eat and socialize with friends and…read morefamily . The chefs prepare each dish with an expertise that after one taste makes you feel like you're in Italy ! I attended a party 11/8 and got to experience several dishes from chicken Marsala to chicken rollentini, they did not disappoint! The cocktails many varieties ordered by group were phenomenal! Highly recommend this place !

I got a half hero of chicken vodka parm and a soup and it was delicious. !! I got a pasta fagioli…read moresoup with it too. I will definitely be going back to try out some more of the menu !!

Stopped here for lunch on a Friday with my husband .. We were craving hero's and I follow their…read moreinstagram page the hero's always look so good and have been to the other restaurants affiliated with this one and I am obsessed so this was a no brainer!!!! We decided on the lunch specials I had a chicken vodka parm hero with a side of pasta fagioli soup and they were both so delicious the vodka sauce was just so yummy the chicken nice and thin !!!! My husband had the meatball hero with fries and was in heaven said the meatballs were sooooo good !! The sangria was delicious and my husband had a Stella ! The service was good waitress was very sweet and the place but very clean nice booths and very cute decor ! I can't wait to come back for dinner soon !!!!!

Food was delicious as usual and service top notch. Was offered more bread and to my surprise they…read morebrought out more eggplant appetizer which was really good tonight.

I want to give a huge shout out to ALL the Waiters & Chefs who made my Mom 90 th Birthday…read moreCelebration on July 18,2026 extra special . The service and food was perfection. They could not do enough for us and they accommodated the younger kids which was so special and very much appreciated. Nobody left this awesome dining event hungry plus food to take home. I also want to thank All the guest eating there for joining us singing Happy Birthday to my Mom, Grandma & Great Grandma . I've been coming to this restaurant from time to time and they never disappoint me in service and the quality of their food. I would 100% recommend Cafe Bella Vita all the time. Thank you again to all the waiters and chefs for your attentive services, we will definitely be seeing you again in the future. Sincerely the VASTA Family

We came across an amazing restaurant in Staten Island!…read more Paul the owner literally guides your table through an amazing dining experience. First comes the hot bread with a bowl of evoo for dipping. Sounds good right? Then we all got a nice side salad to enjoy while we waited for dinner. Then it happened!!!!! I ordered the Sunday Gravy special!!!! OMG this baby was enough for 4! Rigatoni loaded with meatballs, pork ribs and huge sausage, served with a large side bowl of fresh ricotta! My uncle ordered the scungilli in sauce, delicious. We also got the linguini white clam and an Italian hero. Everything was over the top! Delicious can't even give it the credit it deserves. Paul took such great care of us! Then we had some Italian pizza zeppole omg delicious, espresso and sambuca! This is my must stop when I drive through S.I.

This little place on Staten Island is awesome. I was greeted by Paul and right off the bat, he…read morestruck up a conversation. I ordered the Clams In Linguini and it was fantastic. Big clams with loads of pasta. The white sauce was excellent. The calamari was also tasty. This place is a gem. If I lived up here, I'd be a regular. Its a smaller place with about 8 tables or so. But the ambiance is welcoming for sure. Be sure to stop in and say hello to Paul. Tell him Go Cowboys (from my wife), not me.

Came on a Friday evening with family from out of town. There was 8 of us and we had a great time…read more We had big round table. There were complimentary after dinner drinks. I kind of felt bad because one of our guests got a little drunk I want to apologize for that. The food here is always nothing short of spectacular. The stuffed filet was amazing and very big portion. The branzino was great as well.

Had lunch here to celebrate my daughter's end of basketball season. That staff was very friendly…read more They were also very patient, dealing with 5th and 7th grade girls dancing and moving around a lot. The food was really good. I had the fish and my husband had veal. I don't care too much for veal, but this was really good. Strong drink too. My husband was pleased with his Old Fashion. I was with a group and will def go back for dinner with my family.

The ambiance is pretty and such a relaxing atmosphere. I love how they let you order drinks/…read moreappetizers and let you enjoy them. No rushing you to order your dinner. The food was good. We had a few appetizer specials and the cheese platter. Dinner was varied, there were a lot of us but everyone enjoyed their meal.

What an Amazing peppers and onions with provolone cheese stuffed meatballs and more meatballs…read moreplease.

Run don't walk .... Once again excellent food, impeccable service, atmosphere.... amazing…read moreWent to celebrate a dear friend's birthday and it was amazing.... This is truly an amazing gem ... Also.... The home made deserts .... Off the chart ....Thank you Brian ....

Went with my wife and son. We were warmly greeted as we entered the place. Seated near a service…read morebar that was nicely stocked for cocktails. My old fashion was very good. We ordered sweet and sour calamari and grilled octopus. The calamari was excellent and the grilled octopus may have been the best I ever had. Entrees were chicken parm, veal sapori and wifey had a Caesar salad. All were very good. We were offered home made orangecello which was delicious and on the house. A solid, excellent experience!