Party of 4 had, angel hair w meatballs X2, tortellini w vodka sauce, and pesto penne w chicken. We…read morealso had side salads an 1 order of bread w garlic butter and fresh pesto on the side! Yum. It was perfect. All of us loved our meals and brought 1/2 home. Very generous portions. Our server, Joey, was prompt, professional, and had a smile. We brought 2 turtle cheesecake slices home. Enormous! Haven't had it yet, but I'm sure it'll will be as wonderful as the main course. Thank you!

We have a home close by that we stay at in the summer. We've loved this place for years. We don't…read moreany more. We went last Tuesday-party of 6. First disappointment was that the Brussels sprouts weren't on the menu any longer. Bummer, but as a restaurant owner I guess they weren't as popular with others as they were with us.. so we got bruschetta and some potatoes. They were just okay. I got the ribs and wings. Asked for boneless wings but I guess he misunderstood me.. no biggie. I couldn't eat the wings he did bring they were so overcooked. The ribs had too much fat, personal preference so I brought it all home and ended up throwing it away. Sister and niece got pasta. They said it was just okay. Nephew had Mac and cheese with chicken. It sounded delicious but it didn't have much cheese and (maybe he misread?) but didn't expect fried chicken tenders on top. The other two got burgers and again, they were just okay. Overcooked for sure. Another favorite burger is gone too, maybe the Texan? We ordered special martinis for dessert but they were more like a tiny milkshake. Very little if any alcohol. Being a restaurant owner I hate giving a bad review. Maybe we've just been spoiled in the past and the kitchen staff has changed? I don't think we will keep it on our list any more. Too expensive to bring guests and be so disappointed.

The ambience and decor are that of an older mature place that has great food but with a younger hip…read morevibe. The bar is stunning when you walk in the door and ready to serve up anything classy. Staff were all exceptionally friendly (Luke took care of me). I started with the shrimp tostadas as an app. Amazingly, lite, and fresh. It made me feel like I was eating seaside in the Baja of Mexico. Order two, you'll eat them! I was intrigued about the chop and toss salad with smoked blue cheese. That wasn't the show stealer in the salad it was these blanched heirloom, tomatoes, done in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and herbs. The bacon adds to the smokiness, the acidity from the red onion cuts through and then the avocado, adds an extra layer of creaminess. If this salad were an Olympic sport. It would be a gold medalist! Do not leave here unless you order the salad! I saw the two words I have been looking for all vacation... sea scallops? Gnocchi Parmesan delicious perfection! Fresh herbs and interestingly enough a red sauce which was different but worked well the fresh veggies. Only drawback of the dish was there were only three scallops. They were however cooked perfectly! Presentation on food was what I would expect from a true culinary artist! Plates were wiped and not only tasted great but looked great! Get here early. This place gets packed and rockin. RSVP through open table. Doors open at 4. This is a must do experience in Petoskey! It's not cheap but it is a killer experience of class, food art, flavors, and world class service!

So here we are seven days later, I have reservations for two tonight my friend had to cancel at the…read morelast minute, which actually was not a bad thing tonight I was in the mood to just sit by myself and have a nice light meal. So being as my other favorite place is closed on Wednesdays, actually Tuesdays and Wednesdays I chose to come to my other favorite place, which is Spring and Porter. Oh, did I mention probably one of the top servers in the industry nationwide took care of me this evening, or I probably wouldn't have gone there. Thank you, Heidi. You made my evening... Thank you, until next time, see you soon...

The front of the restaurant was cool, but they were not using it the night we were there. They had…read morea huge fireplace in the back, but they said no one knew how to lite it. It was a cold night, and a fire would have been nice. I ordered the sampler and it was very good. I asked if they had complementary bread and they said no. I joked with the waitress about it not being a real Italian Restaurant if they did not have complementary bread. 5 minutes later she came out with a basket of bread sticks. They were very good and I was very happy until I received my bill and realized that they charged me $10 for what I thought was complementary bread. I am not sure if the food and atmosphere warrants another trip.

Food was absolutely delicious! The server was so fun and so nice. Food is a little pricey but worth…read moreit. The inside has some awesome decoration. Fun for littles to see some animals maybe they don't get to see everyday. Would definitely come back here.

I've been here twice now and both experiences have been perfect. There hasn't been one meal,…read moreappetizer, or drink that's disappointed me. Last time I went, the scallops were outrageously good and it seemed to be the best thing going this time too. The bruschetta is also a must get, it's so fresh and flavorful.

The food was good and the setting is beautiful. But they double charged our debit card, seemed…read morestrange, maybe it was an error?? We've called, left messages, sent email and contact form from their website....crickets....So, either they're incompetent or dishonest or both. We won't be going back. If you go, use a credit card that will protect you against any double charges.

Made a reservation months in advance and delighted that we took the time. We were greeted by one…read moreof the owners (Susan) as soon as we entered the restaurant. Her warmth and friendliness was matched by the staff who made our dining experience so comfortable. We were promptly seated and received outstanding service. Portions were large and meals come with bread and a house antipasto salad. Our meals were exceptional. My wife had Chicken Saltimbocca and I tried Linguine with Salmon. Chicken was flavorful; salmon was perfect; the pasta was 4 star. The food was so good that we even ventured into a dessert (rare for us). We tried a lemon cake with glaze and VERY fresh strawberries; it was wonderful. A small restaurant that is a gem and well worth it. An outstanding dining experience. Exceptional food; the service and atmosphere were amazing.

Ambiance - intimate, cozy, but also loud Service - had two…read moresteaks ordered medium rare but they were undercooked - sent them back and they came back very burnt on outside, still undercooked but closer (photo) and inedible - sent back again We asked for pasta since they couldnt get the steaks right and thought maybe those meals would be comped but not so much. (Rest of the party was long done by the time we got meals). Asked for the manager but our server (Liz?) said she was the manager and tried to fix it by cooking the steaks more - kinda was uncool to sit while everyone else ate while 2 of our party were waiting. Food : steaks (see above), pesto pasta was good. Heirloom tomato salad was very good but star was tomatoes themselves and presentation was odd with dollop of dressing on each tomato - needed some acidity in the dressing. Chicken saltimbocca was OK but very sweet. Nearby places were closed so we ordered dessert. Tiramisu wasn't very good and peach cake was dry but probably also tainted by the experience. They comped the dessert after we ordered. Bill was over $300 for a crappy experience. Wouldn't recommend. We were here 15 years ago and it was really good and we were looking forward to returning - we live 1600 miles away so it kinda was a big deal to return here over La Becasse. Oh well.

So great! Service was prompt and professional. Menu changes daily and is exquisite. I enjoyed the…read moreseafood tasting appetizer which was amazing, fresh lettuce cups, perfect bitter crunch, fresh shrimp. I did catch a few shrimp shells but otherwise perfect. I did add a bit of lime juice and salt for flavor. The bread was delicious! I met a new friend at the bar and she and I enjoyed splitting the Wagyu beef 8 ounce with risotto. This was delicious and perfectly prepared rare with a chat. The risotto gravy was a bit rich for me. I would have loved a steak sauce but enjoyed adding lemon butter. Wonderful all around night before my asylum tour.

My husband and I came here to celebrate our 6th wedding anniversary. This was our first date night…read morein over a year after having our baby, so we were really looking forward to a special evening. The restaurant itself had a beautiful, rustic and romantic atmosphere, and the hostess was lovely about accommodating our request for a quieter table. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill once our waitress began taking our order. She initially gave us great wine recommendations and was pleasant while explaining the specials. However, when I decided to order the white pizza instead of the trout because I wanted something lighter, her attitude completely changed. She became noticeably aggressive and dismissive, which made us feel as though we were being judged for choosing a less expensive item from the menu. The service continued to be disappointing. I had to ask for the complimentary bread, and I waited nearly 30 minutes for the second half of my wine. When we asked about it, we were abruptly told that the bar was busy. Her tone throughout the rest of the meal was extremely inconsistent, including literally yelling across the table, "How's the food?" It was so unexpected that my husband and I almost had to laugh. Unfortunately, the food itself didn't make up for the experience. The appetizers were decent, but our mains--the ravioli and white pizza--were very average and lacked flavor. We've been to many fine-dining and Michelin-starred restaurants around the world, and we understand that service can occasionally have an off night. What was disappointing here was feeling judged based on what we chose to order. Customers should feel comfortable ordering anything from a restaurant's own menu without being treated differently because of the price. The restaurant itself has a beautiful atmosphere and a lot of potential, but given our overall experience, we unfortunately won't be returning or recommending it to family and friends.

This is my favorite restaurant in Northern Michigan. It's a family run,…read moreAnd the owner along with his team makes you feel like you're at home. Last night, I tried a new entrée I didn't try before and it was the best entrée I've had. The chicken cacciatore was outrageous. The flavor the chicken was full of the bone. It was tremendous. I keep thinking about it.. I could eat there every night. I really feel like I'm at home . Our server was so cute and knew everything and we had a bubbly personality to even make the experience even better.. Can't wait to go back

I worked directly with the owner of Bella Vita as the wedding planner for one of my clients, and…read moreunfortunately, this remains one of the most unprofessional vendor experiences I have had in the wedding industry. During the wedding, the owner made an incredibly inappropriate comment directly to my bride, telling her that she "wasn't the prettiest bride" she had seen, but that "she'd do." There is simply no circumstance in which I can imagine that being an appropriate thing to say to someone and particularly a bride on her wedding day. Unfortunately, my interactions with the owner throughout the event were also extremely difficult and unprofessional. The issues weren't limited to customer service, either. The food was served cold, and the brisket was tough and chewy. As a wedding planner, I take vendor recommendations seriously because the professionals we recommend become part of our clients' experience on one of the most important days of their lives. Based on my firsthand experience working with Bella Vita, I would not feel comfortable recommending them to my clients or other couples.

Shana and Bob are certified 'Rock Stars' when in comes to preparing over the top food, wedding…read moreplanning and catering!!! We were so fortunate to have them cater our daughters wedding this summer in Boyne Falls. We couldn't have pulled off what our guests are calling 'the wedding of the century' in a very remote and beautiful location without the passion, expertise and professionalism both Shana and Bob provide! Shana proved to be truly amazing under somewhat difficult circumstances due to the logistical challenges of the remote location and a rainy-warm evening. She came through in so many amazing ways that we were blessed to have her remarkable skills and staff before, during and after the wedding. Shana'a unwavering positive personality is a one of her key attributes! Bob's skills, expertise, staff, meal preparation and presentation was extraordinary! He and his staff served 275+ guests with amazing apps, pan fried perch, grilled beef tenderloin, salads and corn bread pudding (a must have). Lastly, their staff that provided amazing bar and food service, valet and many extra touches made for a wonderful wedding and very memorable evening for our family and guests:) We would give the Crows Nest the highest ratings in all areas! Thanks so much!!

It was okay! Just had a hamburger and a perch sandwich which was the first time ive had perch, not…read morebad.

Monica our server was awesome!! Food was incredible…read more Wine choice was great. Thank you!

The food is excellent, with fresh and quality ingredients! It's a no brainer coming to this…read morerestaurant. Beautiful place on the water!

My wife and I, my sister in-law brother in-law were all seated , waited on, served and dined really…read morewell. The food was great! The mix drinks were excellent and the ambience was very hunterish. With deer heads and other animals on the wall. We'll be back again.

Excellent !!! Great service !!!…read moreJuly 15 Lg Pizza ( pepp ,GR pepper ,mush. ) 2- Spaghetti with meat sauce Greek salad Fresh Italian dressing Feta cheese Great service Been coming since. 1996