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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Italian Restaurants in Grand Rapids (2025)
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44 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Get directions

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