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Bistro Bella Vita

Italian Restaurant, Wine Bar, and Lounge$$$$
Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids
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    Ranked #2 for Italian restaurants in Grand Rapids
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    Kristin P.
    "Carpaccio and duck ravioli are to die for"(3 Tips)
    Kate
    "A great farm to plate local experience and wonderful martini bar!"(6 Tips)
    mike c.
    "Great food try the paella !!!!"(3 Tips)
    S B.
    "Polenta."(2 Tips)
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  • Trevor G.
    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 K.heart icon on user image
    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 C.heart icon on user image
    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! 😍
  • Gregg P.heart icon on user image
    Gregg PullanoSeptember 12, 2014
    The service here is fast and the food wonderful. One of the best dining spots in downtown Grand Rapids.
  • Richard
    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.
  • Earl B.heart icon on user image
    Earl Belcher JrJanuary 15, 2017
    Decent Italian food. Enjoyed the paella, bruschetta, polenta, and tomato basil soup. Good place for a team lunch.
  • Stefano R.heart icon on user image
    Stefano RelliFebruary 27, 2019
    Beautiful building, renovated manufacturing plant. Love the ambiance and the Mediterranean menu.
  • Thomas D.heart icon on user image
    Thomas DuebnerJuly 14, 2016
    Fantastic Duck Ravioli and great service. My girlfriend and I go here fairly often.
  • S B.
    S BOctober 31, 2011
    Calamari. Polenta. Cesear salad. Pizza. Omg. This is the best birthday dinner ever. Must come back soon. Everything is amazing!
  • Alex G.
    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.
  • Robert B.
    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 P.heart icon on user image
    Kristin PeabodyFebruary 18, 2014
    The Riondo Moscato d'anti is a must if you like sweet white wine.
  • hafeez r.
    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
  • Katherine M.heart icon on user image
    Katherine MccarthyFebruary 16, 2014
    The bar tenders are the bomb digity, yo. And aaron is one sexy server.
  • Wade C.
    Wade CarterApril 25, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the Hummus Trio for an appetizer! It is delicious and a pretty big portion!
  • John M.
    John MahoneyOctober 8, 2013
    The mussels were excellent!
  • Kristin P.heart icon on user image
    Kristin PeabodyFebruary 18, 2014
    Carpaccio and duck ravioli are to die for
  • Gary B.heart icon on user image
    Gary BowmanMarch 21, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Best food and service ever!
  • Ange N.
    Ange NelsonDecember 20, 2012
    Great chocolate martini's. They are very smooth and tasty. #yumm
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    ForrestJuly 13, 2015
    They hand make their pasta! Soo good!
  • Joshua M.heart icon on user image
    Joshua MitchellAugust 8, 2014
    Best food, drinks and service in GR!
  • Jack B.
    Jack BatyAugust 11, 2014
    The duck ravioli is very good.
  • Alyson S.
    Alyson S.July 12, 2011
    Special set up (white table cloth.and flower) and free dessert for your anniversary ... Thank you!!!!
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    SethSeptember 22, 2017
    Good food but should show $$$ or $$$$.
  • Kate
    KateSeptember 16, 2011
    A great farm to plate local experience and wonderful martini bar!
  • Forrestheart icon on user image
    ForrestAugust 9, 2014
    This is the best Italian food in GR.
  • Vivian I.
    Vivian IrvinAugust 24, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The pork tenderloin with risotto is the best thing on the menu hands down!
  • Courtney S.
    Courtney SkottMay 10, 2012
    There's always a seafood stew special, and it's always good.
  • Dick T.
    Dick TravelingFebruary 29, 2012
    Enjoy dinner here before or after a show at the Van Andel Arena!
  • Garrett D.
    Garrett DeesJune 23, 2013
    I don't know who Bistro Vita is, but damn do they know how to grill an onion.
  • Stephanie B.
    Stephanie BishopApril 17, 2015
    Great atmosphere great food
  • Derek D.heart icon on user image
    Derek DeVriesAugust 16, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    While it's still on the menu - try the curried vegetables appetizer; utterly delicious.
  • James L.
    James LanningMay 29, 2012
    Love getting martinis here.
  • Jason S.
    Jason SigalNovember 10, 2010
    Go during Resturant week! Enjoy a specially created three course dinner for just $20.10!
  • Eat Local West Michigan
    Eat Local West MichiganSeptember 19, 2011
    Be sure to try their Art of the Cocktail entry!
  • Kelsey B.
    Kelsey BowenJanuary 12, 2012
    The filet mignon is SO WORTH IT!!
  • mike c.
    mike cJanuary 20, 2013
    Great food try the paella !!!!
  • Dean R.
    Dean RussellMay 16, 2013
    Chocolate martini is delish.
  • Matthew M.
    Matthew MandevilleOctober 5, 2015
    Mushroom pizza!
  • Amanda K.
    Amanda KaleyDecember 5, 2011
    Pricey but delicious and accommodating
  • Basem A.
    Basem AmericaApril 13, 2013
    A great Zomerland Banquet.... Go Rexair Rainbow
  • Anna K.
    Anna Koning-OggNovember 27, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Ginger n Juice is a great martini
  • Jen V.
    Jen VanderMeerJanuary 18, 2014
    Wonderful!
  • Benita B.heart icon on user image
    Benita BroughmanJune 10, 2012
    Must have the Duck!
  • Meags M.heart icon on user image
    Meags MSeptember 5, 2015
    Martinis. Yup. 🍹
  • Alan L.
    Alan LaiDecember 16, 2011
    Get the duck with egg over easy
  • Christina H.
    Christina HowardFebruary 3, 2011
    The Bistro Bellini is delicious!
  • Shannon E.heart icon on user image
    Shannon ElizabethJuly 24, 2013
    Phenomenal.
  • Kristi W.
    Kristi WiersumDecember 31, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Mac is the best
  • Holly G.
    Holly GrievesJune 12, 2014
    Paella!!!!!
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