Bistro Bella Vita - (Near Grand Rapids, MI)

5 /5 Erika Cook: Stop what you’re doing and GO HERE! The Moules on the appetizer menu is out of this world (and I’m not a huge mussel person), and the black spaghetti is life changing. My husband got the risotto which was also delicious! It was popping on a Tuesday night, but there was no wait or reservation. I would get a reservation for the weekend though! 11/10 recommend, ask for Matt :)

5 /5 Dante: Excellent service, Gr8 food. My first time here. I never had a brick oven wood fire pizza before and its the reason I came. The bartender recommended the prosciutto pear pizza...I was not disappointed. The CEO Stout just happened to pair(pardon the pun) well with the pizza...like they were meant for each other. The next time I come, Ill be sure to bring a date. Everything worked well together. The restrooms were immaculate Id definitely recommend. I added a few photos. Thank you Bella Vita for giving me this Gr8 experience - Till next time

5 /5 Brent Kilmer: We were greeted warmly at the door and shown right to our table. Our waitress was super friendly and attentive and recommended a pasta dish I inquired about. Overall a good experience and will come back again.

5 /5 The Sassy Stewardess: Wow! We had an overnight in Grand Rapids and found this restaurant while walking around downtown. The atmosphere is fun and upbeat without feeling “stuffy”. We chose to sit outside for our dinner, and the patio seating was perfect for the amazing weather that early evening. Our server was friendly and offered suggestions and made us feel welcomed. We ordered the bruschetta to split and it was delicious! I opted for a simple meal for dinner and the Margherita pizza did not disappoint! It reminded me of the pizza I had while in Naples, Italy. The dough was light and flavorful with just the right amount of sauce and cooked perfectly. My friend ordered the Rigatoni Bolognese (forgot to snap a pic!) and she loved it! I tried a bite and the sauce was amazing with a hint of spice. Price is on point for the quality and amount of food you receive. Highly recommend!

5 /5 Chris Hoekstra: The atmosphere here is very welcoming. Its hard to place a finger on the exact style, but its upscale and well lit. It felt a little retro upscale too. I ordered the Spicy Pork Meatballs ($16) as an appetizer. They were excellent. Not mind blowing unique, but done to a high standard. I came for the Beef Brisket Bourguignon ($36). I had heard they had a real good pot roast. Well it wasnt just really good. It was spectacular! Probably the best Ive had. So tender and flavorful. The sauce with it is excellent and perfectly emphasizes the beef. The potatoes and veggies with it are all perfectly cooked also. I finished with their Chocolate Tart ($13). It was fantastic! It is chocolate to the nines. However it doesnt cross the line of being too much. The chocolate is extremely high quality and super tasty. The service was fantastic. It was super friendly and knowledgeable. Attentive without being too much. Shout out to Harrison, he was awesome. Overall one of the easiest 5 star reviews Ive ever done. They are now in my top 5 places in Grand Rapids. Would I return? Lol, duh!