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Bistro Bella Vita
44 Grandville Avenue Southwest
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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(616) 222-4600
- Sun - 4:00pm - 10:00pm
- Mon - Tue 11:30am - 10:00pm
- Wed - Thu 11:30am - 11:00pm
- Fri 11:00am - 12:00am
- Sat 5:00pm - 12:00am
Cuisine: American Restaurants, French Restaurants, Mediterranean Restaurants
4.8 of 5.0 from 59 reviews
price range:$11 to $25
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Nice bar with good selection of martinis. We love the olive plate as an appetizer. The food is good and seems to have gotten considerably better over the years. Nice atmosphere and staff is usually good, although one waiter tried to sell us a re-fi on our house as we were trying to eat dinner !!!
by Deception99
We try to get to this restaurant from 1hr away (and needing babysitter for 3 kids) at least once yearly. The olive plate and all martinis are to die for and entrees always something new and different. A couple that lives near us also does the same, even before we were friends, so discovered it on their own! Give it a try! We're going tonight, friends are jealous cuz no babysitter!
by Deception99
THO MY HUSBAND AND I CAN NEVER SEEM TO GET OUT OF HERE FOR LESS THAN $100 INCLUDING DRINKS AND TIP(VERY GOOD BAR BY THE WAY) FOR DINNER IT IS ALWAYS AN EXCEPTIONAL MEAL YOU FEEL THAT YOU'VE HAD A GREAT MEAL OF UNIQUE OFFERINGS ALWAYS FRESH AND WELL PREPARED. WAIT STAFF IS VERY ATTENTIVE WITHOUT HOVERING AND MAKING YOU FEEL THEY WOULD LIKE YOU TO CLEAR OUT SO THEY CAN FILL THE TABLE AGAIN. LUNCH IS A GREAT BARGAIN AS IT IS LESS PRICEY BUT STILL WITH SOME INTERESTING AND SELDOM FOUND FARE OTHER THAN THE QUICK BURGER OR CHICKEN PASTA FOUND EVERYWHERE ELSE. CAN BE DONE ON A LUNCH HOUR...REAL PLATES AND NAPKINS TOO!!GREAT BREAK ON A HECTIC WORK DAY.. WE LIKE THE NEWER LOCATION ON E. BELTLINE ALSO
by symorebutta
I wouldn't recommend going here if you have food allergies. Menu doesn't list all ingredients.
by Andre B.
Decent Italian food. Enjoyed the paella, bruschetta, polenta, and tomato basil soup. Good place for a team lunch.
by Earl B.
Fantastic Duck Ravioli and great service. My girlfriend and I go here fairly often.
by Thomas Duebner
Mushroom pizza!
by Matthew Mandeville
Martinis. Yup. 🍹
by Meags M
They hand make their pasta! Soo good!
by Forrest J.
Go for the daily lunch specials. Excellent deal for the amount of food you get.
by Shavon
Great atmosphere great food
by Stephanie Bishop
Best food and service ever!
by Gary B.
The service here is fast and the food wonderful. One of the best dining spots in downtown Grand Rapids.
by Gregg P.
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
by Kyle K.
The duck ravioli is very good.
by Jack Baty
This is the best Italian food in GR.
by Forrest J.
Best food, drinks and service in GR!
by Joshua J
Paella!!!!!
by Holly E
Carpaccio and duck ravioli are to die for
by Kristin P.
The Riondo Moscato d'anti is a must if you like sweet white wine.
by Kristin P.
The bar tenders are the bomb digity, yo. And aaron is one sexy server.
by Katherine C
Wonderful!
by Jen V.
The mussels were excellent!
by John M.
Phenomenal.
by Shannon E.
I don't know who Bistro Vita is, but damn do they know how to grill an onion.
by Garrett D.
Chocolate martini is delish.
by Dean R.
A great Zomerland Banquet.... Go Rexair Rainbow
by Basem A.
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.
by Trevor G.
Great food try the paella !!!!
by mike c.
Mac is the best
by Kristi W.
Great chocolate martini's. They are very smooth and tasty. #yumm
by Ange N.
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.
by Richard
Must have the Duck!
by Benita B.
Love getting martinis here.
by James L.
There's always a seafood stew special, and it's always good.
by Courtney S.
Great food !
by Kari V.
Get the Hummus Trio for an appetizer! It is delicious and a pretty big portion!
by Wade C.
Enjoy dinner here before or after a show at the Van Andel Arena!
by Dick T.
hay hallooooo
by Queensha A.
The filet mignon is SO WORTH IT!!
by Kelsey B.
Get the duck with egg over easy
by Alan L.
Pricey but delicious and accommodating
by Amanda K.
Ginger n Juice is a great martini
by Anna K.
Eh.... over rated a bit.
by Sarah D.
Calamari. Polenta. Cesear salad. Pizza. Omg. This is the best birthday dinner ever. Must come back soon. Everything is amazing!
by Sasha B.
Be sure to try their Art of the Cocktail entry!
by Eat Local West Michigan
A great farm to plate local experience and wonderful martini bar!
by Kate
great place to eat, I recommend getting the calamari, wow, that was something special, damn near ate the plate it came on
by hafeez r.
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.
by Alex G.
The pork tenderloin with risotto is the best thing on the menu hands down!
by Vivian I.
Special set up (white table cloth.and flower) and free dessert for your anniversary ... Thank you!!!!
by Alyson S.
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!
by Robert B.
The Bistro Bellini is delicious!
by Christina H.
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by Matthew V.
Go during Resturant week! Enjoy a specially created three course dinner for just $20.10!
by Jason S.
The Vanilla Cheesecake is delicious!
by Holly
While it's still on the menu - try the curried vegetables appetizer; utterly delicious.
by Derek D.
Try the tomato bruschetta for an appetizer and the pork tenderloin for dinner. Absolutely awesome.
by Shavon
Bistro has the best martinis in GR, try the citrus drop, it's delicious.
by Dave p.

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