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Bistro Bella Vita

Italian restaurant · Grand Rapids ·

Bistro Bella Vita

Italian restaurant · Grand Rapids ·
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A downtown staple since the late 1990s from a respected local restaurant group. Wood‑fired pizzas, seasonal pastas, and a thoughtful wine program have kept it in Grand Rapids Magazine’s orbit and on locals’ shortlists for decades.

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Airy Mediterranean spot with farm-to-table dishes & patio

black spaghetti
beef brisket bourguignon
saffron risotto
chocolate cake
rigatoni bolognese
date night
friendly staff
upscale atmosphere
Google Rating
4.6 (2K)
Yelp Rating
4.3
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44 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Get directions

$30–50

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Popular for lunch
Lunch reservations recommended
Popular for dinner
Dinner reservations recommended
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Information

Airy Mediterranean spot with farm-to-table dishes & patio

black spaghetti
beef brisket bourguignon
saffron risotto
chocolate cake
rigatoni bolognese
date night
friendly staff
upscale atmosphere
Google Rating
4.6 (2K)
Yelp Rating
4.3
Placeholder

44 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Get directions

$30–50

Order delivery
See Menu
Restroom
Popular for lunch
Lunch reservations recommended
Popular for dinner
Dinner reservations recommended
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