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Vita Bella

4.1 (99 reviews)
Closed 4:30 pm - 8:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Fresh canoli to go
Mike W.

As an Italian living in west Michigan finding food is challenging. We have some luck with restaurants when going north but frankly not much. Vita Bella reminded me of the Italian grocery store in my hometown. The canolis were great and we took back sandwiches, and other fresh Italian goods. It's not large but sometimes you just need a little Italy to bring some joy into your life.

Back room seating
Hester A.

We happen upon Vita Bella on our travels in Michigan. What a delicious surprise of Italian food. Everyone got something different off the menu from Pizza to soup and salad and some sandwiches. Everyone cleaned their plate as we sat outside to enjoy the sunshine and the passers by who were enjoying the lakeside town. The place is quaint and very clean, and clean bathrooms too. The wait staff were fabulous and very knowledgeable and helpful with numerous suggestions of things to do and see in the area. 10 out of 10

Gracie is absolutely fantastic. So fun and great to chat with. She may be busy behind the bar but her cocktail making skills are as sharp as she is. 10/10 visit with Gracie and enjoy the delicious food!

One of the best Italian meals we can remember! The ambience, the service, the food; great wine selection! Highly recommend!

Chicken sallanbocca

Food was Amazing! Service was second to none! Ambiance is perfect! All three of these things are as per usual!! I've been here many times and it is The Best Ever!!

Chicken parmigiana
Gene P.

Wow! Just wow. Amazing meal. Service was good and they were short staffed but did the best they could. Nice indoor, nice patio overlooking the water, and outdoor seating too. Restaurant nice for dates or for family dinners. We highly recommend

Cavetelli bolognese
Karen B.

Get the Cavatelli bolognese; it's as good as everyone says! We split the chopped salad and loved the Italian gentleman bourbon drink. Nice to see a non alcoholic rose on the menu when the N/A option is often only beer or kombucha. Wrapped up a beautiful night with the tiramisu, light texture and not too boozy. We thought the staff was really friendly (ask for Jonathan!) and we loved the Louis Prima playlist.

Sarah S.

Came here with the family for the first time for dinner. We sat by the window and ordered a cocktail and a bottle of wine. Our server was accommodating with our two kids. Not 100% it's accurate but was told there's not fries or chicken tenders for kids at dinner time, BUT our server made it happen for our kids. My husband got the seasonal ravioli . He enjoyed it but wished there was more (serving size was more for a first plate vs a meal). I ordered the carbonara, and it was delicious! The pasta is house made downstairs, and you can tell. For dessert we had the cannoli and tiramisu. Both were great. So glad we could have dinner here after wanting to come for some time. Highly recommend!

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Service was great waited for the deep dish pizza and it was well worth it! I need 85 characters for this review :)

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Great food-wonderful food-friendly and efficient staff. Bartenders make the best drinks best ever-old fashioned.

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Excellent pizza AND expresso martinis. Bartenders and wait staff were awesome. Food was incredible

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BEST Italian food-hands down!!! The owner, Eddie, treated us like family! Can't wait to return!! AKA Moe

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Service was friendly and quick. Seven of us ordered a variety of items and everyone was happy. Soup, salad, and sandwiches.

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Shipwreck Cafe

Shipwreck Cafe

4.8(187 reviews)
15.3 mi
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Been here many times and it never disappoints. You can't go wrong with anything you pick. My…read morepersonal favorites are the morazen and Fitzgerald. Lots of tables to sit out outside or take it to the beach! Will be back always!!

Fantastic sandwich and pizza option if you're headed to or from Sleeping Bear Dunes!…read more We came across Shipwreck Cafe after stopping for gas next door on the way to Sleeping Bear Dunes. We wanted a kid friendly option and came in for the pizza, but ended up being blown away by the massive sandwich menu! Don't be discouraged by the line - it moves FAST!!!! The young people at the register and in the kitchen are efficient and so nice!!! We arrived about half an hour before the sign says pizzas are ready, and the lovely man at the register said "sure!" when we asked if we could order a pizza. The menu has something for everyone - Including plenty of vegetarian options (I think they even had a vegan option). I loved my Griffon, and the meat eaters in our group enjoyed the SS Noronic (a BLT) and the Fitzgerald. Our kids devoured their cheese pizza! They also carry Great Lakes Co Chips, which are some of the best potato chips we've ever had. Our sandwiches were all so inventive with delicious, fresh ingredients, amazing condiments, and the most freshly baked "pretzel rolls" ever. If this place wasn't a vacation stop for us, we'd be back all the time! Our kiddos favorite part, bedsides the pizza, were the tiny plastic swords that came in our sandwiches holding them together. When they each wanted one more sword, we went back inside and the staff inside was so used to kids asking for more tiny swords that their response to "May we have two more swords?" Was "Sure! What colors?!" Very different from what the response would have been where we're from. :) We even came back later in the day for the frozen custard!!! All in all, it was a great experience with great food, great service, plenty of outdoor picnic tables under umbrellas, and something for everyone to eat.

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Lady Elgin veggie sandwich wrapped in cute paper

Shipwreck Cafe - Lots of outdoor picnic table seating

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Lots of outdoor picnic table seating

The Cabbage Shed - Hamburger

The Cabbage Shed

3.9(175 reviews)
0.9 mi
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The Cabbage Shed is a must visit!…read more I've been to Frankfort a few times but I was introduced to The Cabbage Shed during this recent visit. I was surprised it took so long to learn about this place! I visited during the warmer months so the outdoor patio was open. They have a DJ on the patio that allows you to request a song via submitting a song from the available vinyls. It was fun to look through the vinyls he had available and playing throwback songs. The Cabbage Shed is extremely popular so I highly recommend making a reservation, if possible. The outdoor sitting goes fast but they have ample indoor tables. My group was able to at least sit next to a window even though we were inside. The view on the patio is breathtaking! Even if you cannot sit outside, they'll let you step out to take a photo from the second floor if it's not too busy inside. I'm not sure if it's a requirement but every place in this area pour heavy handed. No complaints! I ordered the baked penne with sausage and it was unbelievable. I ordered this dish months ago and I still mention it anytime I reflect on my trip. The dish was flavorful and the ingredients tasted fresh. This was a relief because that's not the case for a lot of places nearby. I was easily able to get a a second meal out of my order. If I'm able to get at minimum two meals from my order it's always worth the price. I will definitely visit The Cabbage Shed during my future visits.

The prices were very expensive for what you received. The…read moreoutdoor seating was nice with a water view so I guess that is the extra cost. The salad which was my dinner hardly had anything on it. I asked about the salad and felt misled. The fries were very well cooked.

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Villa Marine Bar

Villa Marine Bar

3.0(78 reviews)
0.1 mi
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Let's be honest, you aren't going to the Villa Marine Bar for high-end crafted cocktails and…read moremichelin star food. Villa Marine Bar is the place you visit if you want cheap drinks and a beautiful view! My husband and I visited two nights in a row and didn't leave disappointed. They had a drink special for a pomegranate margarita and it was delicious! I also tried the blackberry margarita and no complaints. I've never had a drink from the Villa Marine Bar and questioned if there was alcohol in it because you test it instantly haha. The staff at the Villa Marine Bar are friendly and welcoming. Our waitress was new to waitressing (she told it was her first shift) and it was amazing seeing how patient everyone was with her. She was awesome and even remembered my group the next day when we visited. I was able to try the popcorn chicken during my first visit. It was okay but as I mentioned earlier, you go to the Villa Marine Bar for the drinks. Most of the people I observed were there for the drinks. The view of the marina was lovely. I visited right before the sun started setting so it was nice to see the color change of the sky.

Had a delicious lunch at the Villa yesterday. Greeted and seated by an owner. Server was…read moredelightful; knowledgeable about the menu items and the special of the day. I had the smash burger. It exceeded my expectations! Cole slaw on the side was tasty. The back deck offers a wonderful view. I'll be back!

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Villa Marine Bar - Nachos after they "fixed it".

Nachos after they "fixed it".

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Villa Marine Bar

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Vita Bella - italian - Updated May 2026

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