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Bistro Bella Vita

Italian Restaurant, Wine Bar, and Lounge$$$$

Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids

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Bistro Bella Vita

8.4^/10

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Ranked #2 for Italian restaurants in Grand Rapids
"Carpaccio and duck ravioli are to die for"(3 Tips)
"A great farm to plate local experience and wonderful martini bar!"(6 Tips)
"Great food try the paella !!!!"(3 Tips)
"Polenta."(2 Tips)

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Trevor GoldnerMarch 31, 2013
Napkins. They do a pretty great job on this. They are cloth and they wrap the silverware in it even!!!! Kind of feel like a KING. A must visit.
Kyle KnappAugust 23, 2014
We had the restaurant week tasting menu and it was incredible. Portion size was perfect. Favorites were my gnocchi, the pork three ways, and my boyfriend's tuna crudo
Sam CeballosSeptember 23, 2017
Beautiful place, such a wonderful attention, tasty food, great drinks...!!! Definitely an option if you want to have an amazing time! 😍
RichardJuly 31, 2012
Don't be fooled by the uninspiring photographs of this place. It's a pretty big place with great service, great food, and a lot of variety on the menu.
Gregg PullanoSeptember 12, 2014
The service here is fast and the food wonderful. One of the best dining spots in downtown Grand Rapids.
Earl Belcher JrJanuary 15, 2017
Decent Italian food. Enjoyed the paella, bruschetta, polenta, and tomato basil soup. Good place for a team lunch.
Stefano RelliFebruary 27, 2019
Beautiful building, renovated manufacturing plant. Love the ambiance and the Mediterranean menu.
Thomas DuebnerJuly 14, 2016
Fantastic Duck Ravioli and great service. My girlfriend and I go here fairly often.
Alex GeorgeAugust 29, 2011
The main reason for this was due to the fact that they had Dogfish Head 90 Minute on tap for right around a month, a very rare treat for West Michigan Beer Drinkers.
hafeez rajiAugust 29, 2011
great place to eat, I recommend getting the calamari, wow, that was something special, damn near ate the plate it came on Read more
Robert BellMay 25, 2011
The duck is amazing. Had an urge for that along with a cosmo blanco...so I drove over two hours to get them! Best place in GR!
Kristin PeabodyFebruary 18, 2014
The Riondo Moscato d'anti is a must if you like sweet white wine.
Katherine MccarthyFebruary 16, 2014
The bar tenders are the bomb digity, yo. And aaron is one sexy server.
S BOctober 31, 2011
Calamari. Polenta. Cesear salad. Pizza. Omg. This is the best birthday dinner ever. Must come back soon. Everything is amazing!
Wade CarterApril 25, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Get the Hummus Trio for an appetizer! It is delicious and a pretty big portion!
Ange NelsonDecember 20, 2012
Great chocolate martini's. They are very smooth and tasty. #yumm
Kristin PeabodyFebruary 18, 2014
Carpaccio and duck ravioli are to die for
KateSeptember 16, 2011
A great farm to plate local experience and wonderful martini bar!
John MahoneyOctober 8, 2013
The mussels were excellent!
Jack BatyAugust 11, 2014
The duck ravioli is very good.
Vivian IrvinAugust 24, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The pork tenderloin with risotto is the best thing on the menu hands down!
Gary BowmanMarch 21, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Best food and service ever!
Courtney SkottMay 10, 2012
There's always a seafood stew special, and it's always good.
Joshua MitchellAugust 8, 2014
Best food, drinks and service in GR!
ForrestJuly 13, 2015
They hand make their pasta! Soo good!
Derek DeVriesAugust 16, 2010
Been here 10+ times
While it's still on the menu - try the curried vegetables appetizer; utterly delicious.
SethSeptember 22, 2017
Good food but should show $$$ or $$$$.
Dick TravelingFebruary 29, 2012
Enjoy dinner here before or after a show at the Van Andel Arena!
ForrestAugust 9, 2014
This is the best Italian food in GR.
Garrett DeesJune 23, 2013
I don't know who Bistro Vita is, but damn do they know how to grill an onion.
James LanningMay 29, 2012
Love getting martinis here.
Stephanie BishopApril 17, 2015
Great atmosphere great food
Alyson S.July 12, 2011
Special set up (white table cloth.and flower) and free dessert for your anniversary ... Thank you!!!!
Eat Local West MichiganSeptember 19, 2011
Be sure to try their Art of the Cocktail entry!
Kelsey BowenJanuary 12, 2012
The filet mignon is SO WORTH IT!!
mike cJanuary 20, 2013
Great food try the paella !!!!
Amanda KaleyDecember 5, 2011
Pricey but delicious and accommodating
Matthew MandevilleOctober 5, 2015
Mushroom pizza!
Dean RussellMay 16, 2013
Chocolate martini is delish.
Jason SigalNovember 10, 2010
Go during Resturant week! Enjoy a specially created three course dinner for just $20.10!
Christina HowardFebruary 3, 2011
The Bistro Bellini is delicious!
Alan LaiDecember 16, 2011
Get the duck with egg over easy
Anna Koning-OggNovember 27, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Ginger n Juice is a great martini
Andre BeaumontJuly 27, 2017
I wouldn't recommend going here if you have food allergies. Menu doesn't list all ingredients.
Kristi WiersumDecember 31, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Mac is the best
Basem AmericaApril 13, 2013
A great Zomerland Banquet.... Go Rexair Rainbow
Meags MSeptember 5, 2015
Martinis. Yup. 🍹
Jen VanderMeerJanuary 18, 2014
Wonderful!
Benita BroughmanJune 10, 2012
Must have the Duck!
Holly GrievesJune 12, 2014
Paella!!!!!

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