Bella Vita Grill

The food and atmosphere are great. Located in the center of downtown. The cook is from Sicily, and you can tell that from the menu options, as well as the taste. Would strongly recommend this place to anyone who wants good food at a great location

Reviews for this restaurant were good so we decided to try it. Our server was knowledgeable and professional. We had Calamari and it was great. The Bolognese was average. Would have liked granted cheese but it was not offered. We would probably return but it's average to me.

Such an incredible place! A hidden gem that is drastically underrated! Everything we had from wine through dessert was American sized portions with the delicate artistry of true Italian food for prices that I’ve never found anywhere else. This is fine dining on the smallest of budgets. So, if you’re just out for a casual night or looking for a place you should really dress up to go, this place is your answer. Kind staff and owners. I never write reviews but I could rave about this place all night. Give it a chance, you won’t be disappointed!

This was our first visit to this restaurant. I must say my wife and I found everything delicious. We started out with the mussels. They came out hot and the broth was like a good soup. Next we shared the beet salad with goat cheese. It was a large portion nicely presented and again it was prepared perfectly. For dinner I had the veal parmigiana with pasta and marinara sauce and my wife had the chicken Marcella. Both done homemade. The staff was friendly , even the owners came over to check on us. We are from Naples and could not believe how reasonable the pricing was, how large the portions. It was a great evening and a rare find. We will make this restaurant our go to Italian restaurant. One last thing , we are from the Boston area and eat often in NYC little Italy and Boston’s North End and we know cannolis, but their cannolis are to die for. We even took home a dozen. Best ever!

I went there for the first time with 7 other friends for a "girls night out". I made reservations and they sat us at a great table out side. Our waitress Ashley was wonderful. Everyone raved about the food, including me. Michael the cook and owner came out to check on us which was very nice.. Just a couple of reasons I did not give a higher rating, first, they ran out of Merlot wine and substituded with another red saying it was merlot, and lastly, we all had problems with our bill. I won't go into detail, but remember to look at it good so you don't over pay. Being a new restaurant has it's start up glitches, so will certainly give it another go!

Food is great, prices not bad but the service is terrible. Some of the employees are unkept and slow. The new employees are from the 86 Room; like we wouldn't know thats where they came from. If you have more than two people in your party, make sure you have four hours to eat dinner. Got a table fast but it took longer than an hour to get our food. Too bad, we really need a good Italian Place downtown. This guy needs to fix his front and back staff.

Waitress didn't speak English and didn't understand anything. Took 2-1/2 hours to get our food that came out and we were walking out the door to leave. The food then it finally came out was good except for the meatballs which were horrible. Bruchettea, eggplant parmesan, and the mussels were delicious. Calamari was ok, a little undercooked and the meat sauce on the meatballs was plain with no flavor with the meatballs themselves having a undesirable flavor and texture to the meat. Owner was very kind and tried to accommodate us and Bartenders were efficient and very friendly which is the reason I'm giving two stars instead of one.

Authentic Italian at a great price!

This restaurant is in a cool courtyard off a main street in downtown Fort Myers. I love the older brick buildings and walkways. It is a quaint area where you can sit inside or outside eating, drinking and enjoying the environment. Today we met friends from Naples, FL for lunch. This was their first time eating at 10 Twenty Five and they really enjoyed it. We ate inside. Since we got there at 11:00, it was not very busy yet. We each started out with a drink then enjoyed visiting, ordering and eating. The wait staff could not have been any friendlier and they were efficient, as well. The food was all delicious, too. We ordered The Hogfather, 10 Twenty Five Smash Burger, a Build Your Own Burger and You Gouda Try This!, which is their Mac and cheese topped with chicken strips (I chose buttermilk battered and fried). This remains one of our favorite restaurants in downtown Fort Myers and it is a great place to take visiting family and friends.

If you're looking for a laid‑back spot with great views and an easygoing vibe, this bar is a solid choice. It's two stories, and the upper level has a deck area that overlooks the square--honestly one of the nicest parts of the experience. The ambience up there is relaxed and scenic, perfect for grabbing a drink and taking in the view. The service was good and the staff kept things moving without feeling rushed. The food overall was decent, and the mac & cheese in particular stood out as a tasty option. It's definitely the kind of place you stop by for drinks, enjoy the atmosphere, and unwind for a bit. Worth checking out if you're in the area and want a chill spot with a great deck and a nice view of the square.

Food 11/10 - The Gouda Mac and cheese was BOMB Service 10/10 - Attentive, kind, fast, knowledgeable Ambience 10/10 -Sat on patio with my dog Price 7.5/10 -Cocktail was delicious and pretty, but $17 for one cocktail is outrageous...

Emily was great! Loved my food and drinks. Green beans are the best. I I'll be back 100%

Loved the blackened shrimp tacos and moscato wine. My mom had the blackened grilled chicken salad. Food is delicious! Service was great! Outside dining was nice, Will sit upstairs to experience the rooftop dining next time. Will be back again soon!

The food was amazing, the bartender she was wonderful and honest...then the vibe was excellent!!! I will definitely come back!!!!

I ordered The Hogfather with Loaded Mash Potatoes and it was absolutely amazing . Perfect flavors, great texture, and beautiful presentation. The place has an awesome vibe -- definitely worth visiting. Highly recommended!

Everything was delicious! Came on a Saturday night, there was about a 20 minute wait but, we asked if we could put our name in for an hour so we could get a drink elsewhere and the hostess said no problem. It's a 2 story restaurant in a courtyard facing other restaurants. We sat upstairs on the balcony and it was a really fun environment. I got a key lime pie cocktail and it was amazing!! For food - we split elote wings, a salad, and a bbq sandwich. The wings were good but $15 for 6 wings is too much, it should be $12 for 6 or $15 for 8. Salad was good - had bacon and goat cheese, only recommendation would be to add some kind of toasted nut. The bbq beef sandwich was amazing - it had Mac and cheese on it and the bread was grilled! Loved it. Service was quick and friendly too. Overall, everything was great and I'd definitely go back!!

This place was great! The food was really good, the drinks were tasty, the staff were friendly, and the atmosphere was chill. I have literally no complaints! Check this place out!!!

Stopped in with my son while visiting Howard University, and we were blown away. From the moment we walked in, the service was top-notch--friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Our waiter (wish I remembered his name--he had dreads and was absolutely fantastic) made the whole experience even better. The food? On point. I had the burger and it was hands down the best I've had in years--perfectly cooked, flavorful, and satisfying. Ambiance was relaxed but lively, making it a great spot to unwind and connect. Would absolutely return, and next time I'm asking for that same waiter. Highly recommend!

It's been a while since I have been to 10 Twenty Five and once again they did not disappoint. Jessie and Joelle were amazingly attentive bartenders. They treated every customer so well... .even as they got busy. I had the Chopped Pub Salad with grilled shrimp with blue cheese dressing and it was great! I love the laid back vibe of this place and that, along with the consistently delicious food makes it a go to in downtown Fort Myers! Great job Jessie and Joelle! I had a great time!!!!

Walking into this establishment, felt like I was taken to a dive bar on the waterfront. The music was great, and the staff was accommodatable to turn it down for me. The new menu options are absolutely delectable with a perfect sweet and salty combo for after church delight.

Food 3/5: order the Nashville, fried chicken and biscuits with gravy. First off the chicken was kind of soggy in the sauce that covered the chicken was gritty. I'm not quite sure if it's the sugar, but I suspect that it's the sugar that was never fully dissolved into the sauce so it was gritty. The chorizo gravy was flavorless. The biscuits were soft, but it didn't give a biscuit feel there doesn't seem to be any layers like a typical biscuit has. The flavors were good however I don't think it was executed very well. But definitely would like to try other options. Service 5/5: friendly staff, and quick to get food Ambiance 5/5: very cute place with a bar. I think that you should dress up. It's so cute if you go on a girls date here.

Came here twice on our downtown Ft Myers pub crawl based on positive reviews. Fun spot! Sat inside first and then outside. Bartenders were friendly and attentive. Drinks were good (favorite was Smokey Old Fashioned). Did not get a chance to eat but would try food next time.

Food and service was amazing! We had the "You Gouda Try This" Mac & Cheese with blackened chicken, 1025 smash burger, 1025 salad, and The Mick. One kid loved the smash burger, the other kid didn't care for the queso on it. The salad was to die for! We would definitely return!

Its no famous Dave's bread pudding. Doesn't even come close. Also viewers be warned... They charge a federal tax % plus a 3.5% fee if you use a credit card. What a joke!

Went on a Friday night and it was fairly busy, but we were seated right away. Unfortunately, our table was directly in front of a one-man band, so it was pretty loud--we could barely hear each other across the table. Our server was friendly and attentive, which was a plus. I ordered a burger with melted cheese, but it ended up sitting in a pool of cheese, making it messy and not as enjoyable as I hoped.

My husband and I came to the west coast to visit my best friend who moved to Cape Coral. We met up in Downtown Fort Myers for our first night in and this was the first spot she took us too - and we loved it! Firstly, it already looks great walking up to it. Has a cute porch with string lights and I could see that there was a rooftop area. Upon walking in, we were able to be seated right away and there was live music going on and they were really great! Their cocktail menu looked amazing and I chose the Hi Barbie! Hi Barbie! and to my surprise, it came with a super cute little pink cowboy hat on top! The drink itself was really good! My friend ordered the corn ribs and I had no idea what that meant. But when they came and I tried them, they were so good. Tiny little corn "ribs" (on the cob). I loved them! She also ordered the fried green tomatoes with burrata. Wow!! For entree, I ordered the Double Tap (2 smash burger patties) and it was delicious!! I got that with a side of the smoked gouda mac (YUM!!!). My husband ordered the Chickity China (he loves General Tso's and this sandwich had the sauce) and he really enjoyed it! He got it with a side of the sweet potato tots and they were good! (but borderline dessert tasting lol) The vibe inside was super cool and chill, our servers were fantastic and we were never waiting very long before our food or more drinks came out. All in all, this was a great first stop and it was just so unique and different from most other places! We hope to be able to visit again soon!

We went to 10 Twenty Five to celebrate my sons 21st birthday. We had 12 people and our server was awesome! The food was absolutely delicious and the drinks were fun. The food on the menu had neat fun names. This was our first time here and we will definitely be back!

This is a cool spot downtown fort myers right next to the courtyard area. There's side and outside seating, we sat outside for lunch. Both cocktails we ordered were delicious and adorable. The food was also really good we had the hamburger egg rolls and a bbq sandwich with collard greens both great flavors. The service was good too as it was pretty busy for a Friday afternoon. I will go back when I'm visiting again :)

This spot is always a go to! The menu changes every few months so there's always something a little different to try. I loved the chili garlic green beans and the Chinese inspired chicken sandwich. My boyfriend had the smash burger and fries which was also delicious Good vibes at the bar upstairs and the front patio is always a nice spot to enjoy the weather with a beer

We loved the food here. Good environment for a night put with friends. Overall lots of fun!

We think they have the best drinks in the FM area. They provide such great flavor without being over the top and the egg white or cold foam tops are always a tasty addition. The Stay Classy old fashioned never misses either. We will stop just for drinks or enjoy the unique flavors they provide on their wings, street corn, and sandwiches.

Great job on the menu. Everything looks delicious but the big mik was by far the absolute best thing in my 3 day stay in Fort Myers. Excellent service by everyone, but the hostess was my waiter and she was phenomenal.

Food was ok the Big Mic lacked flavor. Service was good and they were very attentive.

This is our go to spot to eat whenever we're in downtown Fort Myers. You can't go wrong with any of their options and they have a diverse selection of cocktails. I do believes there's a 2nd floor outdoor rooftop area as well. Servers have all ben super kind and attentive each time we've visited.

Amazing food, fast and delicious. I wasn't sure how good this was going to be so I got take out but wow this was amazing and had a lot more flavor than I expected. Very clean restaurant and wasn't overly packed! The Chickity China Chicken Sandwich was amazing

Honestly amazing food and service! Greatly enjoyed our time there. Good drink deals as well. In an adorable part of town. Very walkable...parking free on the street after 5pm

I went downtown Fort Myers to eat lunch at 10 Twenty Five. I had to park and walk to their location because their business was not accessible by road. When I walked in, I was greeted and I proceeded to go and sit up at the bar. The bartender was very nice and friendly. She was also very fun to talk to. It was kinda dark inside with some rock music playing in the background, but it was very lively inside also. As I looked at their menu, I could not decide between a few different dishes because there were many dishes on their menu that sounded really good. I ended up getting their "The New Hippie On The Block" sandwich as a wrap with a side of Sweet Potato Tots. Everything was delicious. They also had a good selection of craft beer on tap. Overall, great experience!! Can't wait to go back and try other dishes on their menu!!

The ambiance is great. I would recommend upstairs. The food was ok, as usual doesn't look like the pics online. Will return for a another experience, hoping will be better than the first.

Food: 10/10!!! Everything was yummy. The smoked out Cuban was so good, we had to take one to go!! It was cheesy, smoked and full of surprises in every bite. The fries... one word... SEASONED!!! The elote wings were intriguing. They gave our taste buds a surprise the more we ate. Drink: Sweater Weather old fashioned... absolutely!! I've had many old fashions and that was an amazing craft drink. And if you cannot drink, they can make mocktails. I cannot wait to go back for the bottomless mimosas. Service: Delightful, attentive and pleasant. Our guy was a gem and I appreciate him being so sweet during our time there. The vibe: Sunday they played some nice old school R&B/Pop hits that everyone could enjoy. Everyone was so nice. I would suggest making a reservation or call ahead.

Can't say enough good things about this place. The food is delicious, the drinks are unique and well made. Service is top notch. We came in for lunch with my son, and I noticed that they changed the TV in front of him to cartoons during the lunch rush. He was entertained and I was able to eat my meal! Looking forward to going back soon.

I came to have some of this restaurant being that I saw it had some pretty decent reviews. I went during breakfast time so they also had a brunch menu. I ended up ordering the Al pastor tacos and really enjoyed what I had. I also ordered a cocktail from their cocktail menu and found it to be good as well. My friend and I shared the spinach and artichoke dip appetizer and we both found it to be a little different than what we normally have but we enjoyed it better than most of what we've had. It has a smoky flavor to it. Our server was attentive and very happy. We enjoyed our experience.

Good and service tops! Fried bologna sandwich and french onion soup were delicious! Great seating indoors or patio dining.

Came here because of Yelp. Couldn't resist having the truffle Mac as a side even though I'm almost always disappointed. I wasn't! It was cheesy and truffley. Both sandwiches came out piping hot, crisp and very tasty. The slaw was ok, a little bland. It's in a courtyard, and there was a funky smell. Drinks looked interesting but we didn't imbibe...

The set up is very interesting with the bar on the first floor and a bar on the second floor with outside seating. It is fun watching the crowd below while you eat and drink. The staircase was very interesting since the steps weren't lit up too well and steep depending on how you handle staircases. I loved the music selection that they had the night I went, early 2000s/2010 music choices. The service was a lot better once the food was brought out. I would definitely go again with a group of friends.

Food was fabulous and atmosphere was wonderful. Sat outside on the patio and enjoyed the sun and views. The absolute best French onion soup I have ever had. All the servers were helpful and friendly. My beer never got empty. Would definitely recommend it

I love this place! Ambience is A. Very cute bar with amazing staff. Service A+. Everyone there made sure you were taken care of. I especially liked the Emilee and the guy bartender. Great drinks and food. Food was super good!! A

Always great foodstuffs, highly recommend them at both locations in Downtown Ft Myers, and Cape Coral. The food is fabulous, the service is beyond amazing, and the ambiance is cheerful with a casual dress attire. If you're lucky enough to be seated at rooftop table's the view is spectacular of the shared courtyard, which sometimes has live entertainment.

Waiter gave very good service, ordered the Gimme the Chimi, and Chicken and Donuts with sauce on the side from the brunch menu. The Gimme the Chimi was alright- probably wouldn't order it again but it wasn't bad. The Chicken and Donuts was good but very sweet, very glad to have ordered the sauce on the side. If your a sweet tooth this is for you. Saw several kids here so you can bring your families.

This place is very special to me, in an area overrun with chain restaurants, I really love 10 TwentyFive and the unique (and delicious) menu items that they offer. I always look forward to getting the corn ribs as my side, and trying their different cocktails! I've always had great service here as well and the staff all seem to work as a team and I really appreciate that.

The service was pretty good. Took a little while for someone to attend to us, but the food is awesome! It's a nice restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating.

Smoked old fashioned was a hit, as was the French Onion soup. Server checked on us frequently, only negative, which was corrected, wrong side was delivered.

A bit difficult to find but once there it was a wonderful experience! The guy that was our server outside was very attentive and had a great idea for what drinks to try! The barbie drink was a favorite with the old fashioned a s a second (no need to get it smoked, makes no difference in taste but comes with an upcharge). Food was ok but the elote wings were incredible! I was hesitant regarding heat but it wasn't spicy at all! Flavor was amazing! Overall experience very good. Would come back! Ambiance is a plus both outside and inside.

Another fantastic & flavorful lunch today...I tried their Chopped Pub Salad (so fresh & filled with tons of toppings) and added blackened shrimp. Now that I'm expecting, I can't enjoy my favorite cocktails here but the bartender was amazing and turned my usual Ain't Chi Baby into a spicy delish Mocktail. My hubby had the Double Tap burger and fries and was a big fan! Good flavor and well prepared. The fries are always FIRE. And it was a perfect bright & sunny day on the patio.

10/10 drink and avocado toast! Our waitress forgot to bring us silverware but otherwise everything was great. We ate outside, the patio is nice.

This was a nice place for lunch. Service was good and the vibe was mellow. Menu options were creative, I would go back and try more. I got the Chikity China sandwich and the fry on the chicken was perfect. The bun was great too and the flavors were fun but I thought the whole sandwich was a little too saucy and too sweet. The fries were standard, good but nothing special. We were a little cramped at our table, would have appreciated more comfortable seating.

Service and drinks were amazing! Food was excellent as well. Inventive drinks and food-keep an open mind-the flavors work!

Great service and the open upper level is great' great views! Serves is good and food in great!