This was one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. The food was amazing and we loved The owner Kelly - she is a hoot! What a fun time with friends. Definitely need to add Bella Vita as a must do if you are in the area.
Decided to stop here for dinner- what a hidden gem! !!!! We will be back to try the white fish and lasagna - every dish that came out of the kitchen looked amazing!
My wife and I decided to make reservations for our 28 th wedding anniversary, on Saturday, Oct. 14. We were greeted with friendly service, great hospitality and wonderful food! Would highly recommend!
As good as it gets. All guests are treated with top notch customer service, the business its self is run with passion and integrity and the food is unlike any other meal you can get in northern Michigan. All of this with an "Up North" twist and commitment to the restaurants history and grass roots. Impressive to say the least.
This is a special place. Good food, good wine, great bar and the young people who work here and own it are the best.
Top of the list in northern Michigan.
We had our company Christmas party here and what an amazing night it was all the way around!! From the atmosphere of the restaurant to the cocktail selection and then ultimately the amazing food it was all top notch. Kelly and Matt were wonderful - we can't wait to come back again! Thank you for such a memorable night �
My wife and I love Bella Vita! We love the quaint environment. Feels like a throwback to the good ole days up North to us! The environment is warm, the staff is always friendly and remembers our names. We notice how they know most names of families who come in as well. We never try anything new b/c we're stuck on the fresh warm cheese and garlic app, caesar salad, and Walleye entree. We prob go here about 5 times a year and get the exact same thing. We laugh at ourselves because we always look at the menu and try to order something else. Our "usual" is just always fantastic, so we can't switch. Just want to thank the ownership and staff of Bella Vita for giving us a great place to escape to. You guys are the best.
Janet M. Elliott-Willbee
+5
My new favorite restaurant! Their sauces and dressings are delicious. We both cleared our plates. I can’t wait to go back.
Beautiful atmosphere! Great staff and the owner was very conscience of our needs. Thank you for a great experience!
Excellent food, staff and atmosphere. I tried the lasagna and loved it.
Great food! Great service! Great owners! Definitely a must try!
Martinez-Gauthier Louis
+5
We are traveling through north MI, and had dinner at the restaurant. What can I say, Houston has excellent restaurants but Bella Vita would easily par with them.
The service was Great! Linda our waitress was superbe! And the Morel soup was out of this world...this we could not have had it in Bayou City!
Wonderful restaurant food was exceeded meals at DAC in Detroit. Appetizers were tasty and presentation lovely. Entree of scallops with red butter sauce was a fabulous surprise. 5 Star dining for sure Staff were friendly and warm. Will be back soon.
Food is excellent and so is service. I will be back.
Northern Michigan is wonderful in so many ways. It has the corner on sun, fun, and beautiful scenery. Our only complaint has always been lack of great food. Bella Vita is a standout and definitely one of the best restaurants in the area.
We all had seafood dishes and everyone was happy. Nice atmosphere and all of the art is for sale so it makes it fun to check it out. Service is good, not great, but I think anyone who has spent time in the area knows the challenges these restaurants (and all businesses) face in finding such a huge amount of seasonal help. The staff was trying and it was appreciated but don't expect fine dining service to be totally ironed out.
Very nice dinner. From starters to desert it was good. Staff was nice. The exterior is nothing to write home about. The interior is better. But the food itself is great.
The seafood pasta was bland. Tiny scallops, shrimp etc. service was phenomenal! Our waitress made it fun. Don’t blink, you’ll drive right by it!
Was hoping to visit Thanksgiving weekend but understand they will be closed. Best appetizers and Lasagna-looking forward to going back in spring!
One of the best dining experience I have ever had. The food was great and the service was top notch. Parking was a bit of a problem but that was only because it was so busy. The help was so good we never had to wait for anything, but never felt rushed.
We have been here several times and it is always a great experience. Had a wonderful meal with appetizer, salad, main course, and dessert. Everything tasted wonderful. Such a great mix of flavors with no salt or extras condiments required. Atmosphere is nice and relaxing with everything clean and looking sharp. Service was outstanding and the staff works well with each other.
Last August 2019, the food was superb. Upping the stars to 5.
Two stars because we got a table! No more than that as it is mediocre italian food at sky high prices.
The roasted garlic is excellent! A must try!The marsala was good but the meat was a little tough. The butter nut squash soup was not to my tastes. The staff was very welcoming and attentive. I will definitely be back!
I loved that they were helping the school with a fundraiser, the food I had was good but limited due to being for the fundraiser. But since we got a taste, We will definitely go back so I can try other menu items. The service was great too.
Owner Matt was graciously accommodating, and makes great drinks and conversation. It's a popular spot, so call for reservations if you can. The food was great, especially the cheesy garlic app. We had scallops and rack of lamb - both superb.
Absolutely an outstanding place to eat….walleye was amazing and the lobster shrimp bisque was so good it had to be sinful!!
Laura was our waitress and she is a sweet as can be and very knowledgeable and attentive to your needs ..there were 12 of us .
I highly recommend !!
We enjoyed a wonderful birthday celebration at Bella Vita with our friends! The food was delicious, equaled by its presentation and service. Kelly and her husband Matt have worked hard at creating Boyne City’s own Italian style bistro. Our server Katie - did a great job of taking care of us while managing the entire restaurant! She was remarkable. Please visit this little gem next time you’re in BC.
The meal was wonderful. Nice sized walleye filet. Coffee was smooth to cap off a perfect meal. Owner came over for a personal conversation. He said they were staying open through winter and early spring. Go there and support this wonderful restaurant. It is a gem! We would highly recommend it!
If you are looking for the best Italian food in this area, Bella Vita won't disappoint. Easily as good of variety and fare as I've had on either coast. If, however, you are wanting an incredible view or ambiance then I'd rate this experience down a star as it's a simple farmhouse turned restaurant with a bar. Quaint and simple but classy with a staff that handles service professionally. And don't forget you must make reservations in advance. Would recommend for parties from 2-8 and anyone looking for local or global wine pairings with an authentic Italian dinner.
Wow! Bela Vita was recommended to us...after passing it by the first time, we pulled in to the parking lot. Walking in the door, we were floored! The decor is crisp and upscale, the menu and food were very well liked by my chef husband. He was pleasantly surprised! The service was top notch too. We will be back next time we visit this area.
The fig salad saved this whole experience in my opinion it was amazing. Server was slow. (The restaurant has maybe us and 2 other tables) Had to ask for items Multiple times. She ordered the wrong meal for one of the guests. We took it anyways as not to waste. She brought out my mashed potatoes freezing. When I told the server she said “oh I can microwave them for you real quick” I explained how I don’t even use the microwave at home and she just walked away. Didn’t bring me a new on warmed up and still left it on our bill. Alfredo was mehhhhh. Lasagna was good (that was the wrong order that we kept) chicken piccata was decent but basic. I’m literally only giving 4 stars because I enjoyed my salad.
Perfect! Bella Vita catered our wedding at our home. Kelly, Matt, Bill and their team made our event stress free. Our guests raved about the food and service. Many of our guests said the food was better than most restaurants they have dined in. We can’t say enough about how awesome they were in every way!
This place was AMAZING! It's truly a hidden gem, and it is so nice inside. The service was attentive and they really gave you your space. The food was well portioned and it was very authentic Italian! I will definitely be coming back!
My favorite up north dining experience. The food is delicious in every area. Never a disappointment!
Terrific wine and alcohol collection. The owners and staff know how to take care of patrons ❤️
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