Bella Vita Italian Restaurant

Bella Vita in Manassas delivered an excellent experience from start to finish. The penne vodka was outstanding, with perfectly cooked pasta and a rich, well-balanced sauce that clearly showed attention to detail and quality. Dessert was just as impressive and a great way to end the meal. It felt intentional and well executed rather than an afterthought. The service truly stood out. Laila and Karly were welcoming, accommodating, and very helpful from the moment we arrived. Our waiter, Juliana, was world class. She was attentive, knowledgeable, and made the entire dining experience smooth and enjoyable without ever being intrusive. Great food, exceptional service, and an atmosphere that reflects pride in what they do. I will definitely be returning.

Beautiful dining room and decor. Was seated at booth table with chairs, love that as that is my preference! Service was excellent and the food was good. We decided to eat lunch again 1 or 2 weeks after our first visit since our first impression was amazing. Our server answered questions and provided recommendations. My entree was much better this time than the blackened chicken fettuccine Alfredo that I custom built and requested during the first visit. I learned that it's best for me to eat the food that is on the menu. It was so good from start to finish. I also selected the peach mocktail and that even tasted better than the mango mocktail that I had during the first visit. Highly recommend and this is truly a gem in Manassas and our one and only place we prefer to eat in Manassas.

Good Italian food in Manassas VA. Must try their Chicken Parmesan pasta. Everything is Halal on the menu. Highly recommended for fine dine in Italian restaurants.

We came to celebrate my wife's birthday. Kevin, the owner, was super accommodating and friendly. He allowed me to bring in the cake and balloons in advance so my wife had a nice welcome. The whole thing was done well, great service and the staff brought the cake and lit the candles. Nice touch. So from an experience point of view... fantastic! And now the food. Super delicious. I am still thinking about how much I loved my entree and the other guests loved their selections as well. I am very glad we came here. Thank you to the entire staff!

Bella Vita (Manassas, VA) – A Hidden Halal Italian Gem This review praises Bella Vita, an authentic halal Italian restaurant in Manassas, Virginia — a refreshing change from the usual Desi or Middle Eastern halal spots. The ambiance, service, and food are top-notch and surprisingly affordable. My wife’s knack for finding new places, made a us visit the place and we had reservation for a Friday night visit. We were warmly welcomed and reassured by the staff (non-Desi but very knowledgeable about halal) that all food is halal and cooked separately with no alcohol used. We enjoyed unlimited garlic bread buns and ordered a variety of dishes including: • Tortellini Milano • Chicken Florentine • Sirloin Risotto • Large Supreme Pizza Everything was cooked to perfection, beautifully plated, and full of authentic Italian flavor. The staff was attentive, respectful of halal requirements, and enhanced the overall experience. Verdict: A must-try halal Italian spot with delicious food, great ambiance, and exceptional service — far more authentic than chain places like Olive Garden.

My sister and I had a pleasant experience at Bella Vita. It’s located in a big shopping center, interior is clean, cute and aesthetically pleasing and super spacious, perfect for date nights or family gatherings. The food is great, especially their garlic bread, soft, fluffy and airy, and definitely check out their happy hour if you can! We got the mussels and Italian meatballs and both were great, but our favorite was the salsa verde salad with crispy pita bread. The salad was so refreshing, tangy and delicious, highly recommend. My top favorite item. For entrees, pasta was cooked perfectly, al dente! I was a fan of the lamb bolognese, creamy and rich. The rigatoni de carne had plenty of proteins, the tomato sauce is tangy but on the sweeter side though. Lastly, you have to get their cheesecakes, not too sweet and a must try! Service was always on point. Servers were all super attentive and friendly. Food was sent out with the right timing, no complaints!

Food was so delicious 😋 and plentiful. I had pack the rest of mine to go. The waitress was very nice and helpful. I couldn't decide what I wanted to eat so she made recommendations for me and I was not disappointed. I went with the trio of their most popular dishes; Alfredo, chicken parmigiana, and lasagna and I enjoyed my food. I will definitely return.

I checked this place out a few months ago and could not stop thinking about great it was. Came to celebrate Mother’s Day with my mom and family friends yesterday. The service was great, food was delicious and flavorful, and the atmosphere felt wonderful. Anything you order off the menu will turn out better than you’d imagine. It’s hard finding a good restaurant that checks off all the boxes for how amazing it is. Definitely order dessert with a coffee/tea.

Food: The food in this restaurant is simply phenomenal. We ordered Mozzarella Sticks, Tomato Basil Soup, Gnocchi, A La Romana and a small Margarita Pizza. The Mozzarella Sticks were okay, but they were a little too cheesy and crumbly. The Tomato Basil Soup was literally so amazing, it tasted just like Paneer gravy. The Gnocchi tastes great and the sauce was textured and tasty. The small Margarita Pizza was soft and I could tell the dough was extremely fresh. The baking was perfect temperature, and the texture felt really complimenting. Service: We were served by a delightful lady who catered to our needs and was really helpful. Ambiance: The ambiance was pretty nice and the dining room was chill and modern. Would definitely recommend, this place is the best Italian restaurant in Manassas, Virginia!

Menu changed as of Mother's Day 2025....and not for the better. Been coming to this unassuming but quality Italian restaurant since 2009. One of the mainstays, their Baked Ravioli, kept us coming back time after time. Now it's no longer on the menu.

Came here for lunch the other day, and was very happy with my experience. It was pretty slow during lunch, but I've heard that dinner can be busier. Some weekends and holidays may even require a reservation to get in. The interiors are beautiful! Certainly makes you feel like you're going to a *nicer* spot for a meal without paying high end prices. We were given bread to start and I liked the sweet rolls they had- soft and flaky. We had the mozzarella sticks as a starter and WOW they were yummy! They're slightly heavy handed on the salt, but the marinara sauce certainly helped to balance. The cheese has a long stretch, so I had to use my knife to separate it up. For my entree, I had the lunch portion penne alla vodka. The sauce was tasty, pasta was cooked to the perfect texture, and the portion size was perfect. The service staff are also kind and very attentive. Overall pleased with my experience here and would highly recommend this restaurant!

Shout out to Jasmine our waitress who was amazing and not only offered great suggestions but took care of as if we were her family. If you're looking for authentic Italian cuisine south of DC- look no further. All dishes including the bread are freshly cooked and tasty. Served with a smile and perfect! I will definitely be coming back! And I mean often! Well done Bella Vita- you are worth the 45 min drive - once I tasted my meal it felt like a 5 min drive! Bravo!!!

Extremely unimpressive and overpriced. Interior is decent and the service was good, but should have known from the copy paper placemats what to expect from the food. Garlic bread was sitting in oil and had basically no flavor. Drinks were ok. Lamb chops were undercooked and for such a high mark up, I'd appreciate more flavor. Lemoncello risotto was watery. Should also note that there is a 3% convenience fee tacked on for card payments, but I don't believe it is posted anywhere. Unfortunately wouldn't recommend.

This was our first time here. My family of 4 had a 5:30 pm dinner reservation on RESY. Bella Vita is located in a strip mall, therefore there is lots of public parking. When we arrived we were seated at the first table to the left. I started with and enjoyed my melon martini with Haku, Midori, Pineapple, Lemon, and Lime for $13. I also enjoyed my Bella Special Italia trio with Chicken Parmigiana, Fettuccine Alfredo & Lasagna al Ragú for $26. I was initially concerned that my trio would intermix among the trio. My trio was tasty. There was a lot of food, but I was able to eat most of my dinner because I skipped lunch. My total bill was $156 excluding gratuity. Kailey H. served us very well. We all agreed we will return here again when we are in the mood for good Italian cuisine.

First time coming to Bella Vita and it was nice. The ambiance made it feel upscale with nice decor and design. The service was prompt and quick. We got seated quickly and got to ordering. The food was good. The appetizer was okay, the bacon added to the spinach and artichoke wasn't the best. We also got the Bella trio which included Alfredo pasta, lasagna and chicken parm. This was really good and flavorful. The sauce was good too! Overall a great experience and will be back

This restaurant is so cute & warmly decorated. Very busy but service was efficient :) We ordered the calamari, the Cajun pasta & seafood pasta- They were good but the food was a little too salty (which is why I knocked off a star) :( I think the kitchen needs to take the salt down a notch & everything would be perfect!

My friend and I were coming back from a trip and we were passing through Manassas and decided we wanted some Italian. We found this place and we are so glad we stopped in. My friend ordered a wine spritzer and the waitress helped her pick it out. She said it was so delicious. I had a side salad, which was quite large for a side salad. Their ranch was very yummy. For my main entrée, I had eggplant Parmesan. It was delicious. It was cooked just right. My friend had the Bolognese with beef and loved it. We each got a tiramisu to go, and they said that is made fresh in house. It was absolutely delicious. And the size of it could have fed two people!!! This will be my go to when I want Italian. It did not disappoint. They do take reservations and most of the people that were waiting when we were there did not have a reservation, and the hostess seemed a little overwhelmed by that. It seems she was having a hard time juggling who to seat between the people waiting, and the people that she was anticipating show up for reservations. But in the end, we didn't really have to wait very long and didn't see too many people come in after us. The ambience of the restaurant is a little on the more fancy side, but even though you can dress casual. Overall, it was very comfortable. Highly recommend.

The food here is great. Though it is in the pricer range, the service and ambiance of the restaurant definitely makes up for it. The meal was delicious and was very flavorful. I recommend the Chicken Marsala, Gnocchi geneovese, and the spaghetti carbonara. Also a plus is that it is a halal restaurant except for the veal. Definitely would return.

BEWARE= A RESTAURANT THAT CHARGES A "CONVENIENCE FEE" ON YOUR CHECK- for what???? I will never set foot in a place that just tries to rip you off by adding fees without telling you. RIDICULOUS. Food- Chicken parm was good but the fettuccini alfredo was tasteless (how they managed this I don't know), bread was good as was the wine. Service was very good- attentive waitress. I would have deducted the convenience fee from the tip but she was good. Won't be going there again.

The steak and cheese barely had meat. Usually when you make a steak and cheese you can see the meat coming out the sides of the sandwich. Will not be ordering this again. The pizza was pretty good.

This place was absolutely phenomenal. The food was fantastic. We ordered a small Caesar salad, though we wish we got a large! Garlic bread was iconic. Made a pesto pasta using their make your own pasta options, the pesto was so so good and fresh. Lastly we got the vegetarian pizza, which was also absolutely delicious. The sauce for the pizza was amazing. Highly recommend this spot. Ambiance is very cute and feels like stepping into the owner's home, you can tell they care so much for their customers. The service was okay, not the best we've had and given it was our first time there I wish the service was better but the food made up for what service lacked.

Carb heaven if you go to Bella Vita make sure you go hungry bc 1.) you'll want to order everything and 2.) everything is super heavy! But delicious! I really liked that they have halal meat alternatives and options for pretty much every dish. For example, in the carbonara they substituted regular bacon with beef bacon. The staff is also very attentive and checked on us regularly, ensuring our dining needs were met. The food itself was delicious! Had zero complaints about the taste. I do caution filling up on the garlic bread tho! It came out so warm, soft, and delicious that we just couldn't help ourselves we ended up taking half the meal home for later lol. We'd def come back & recommend this to anyone who loves Italian food!

What an incredible find... Awesome homemade breads, pasta, desserts with spacious seating, and gracious hosts... Perfecto!!!! Give this place a try. You will not be disappointed. Our server Cailin was simply the best, soft spoken, knowledgeable and just a sweet presence.. so glad that we have found our favorite Italian spot in NoVA. A bit pricey, but worth every single penny :)

Neighbor purchased two pizzas from here the other day and invited me over. One was cheese and the other was a meat lovers. It was absolutely delicious!!! I have eaten there many time and never had the pizza!!! This pizza was HUGE!! Great flavor and the toppings were evenly spread over the entire pizza. Yummy!!!!!

Went here last month when I was going to see the Bull Run lights. Parking is spacious and easy to find. Did not make a reservation for the early Sunday evening but was seated quickly! The place is very nice inside and the fresh hot rolls are DELICIOUS! Service is quite slow and it's hard to get a hold of someone and food came out slow, then waiting for a box so the visit was quite long. Good food, nice interior but slow service (not bad service tho, our server was nice!) I love that the meat here is halal! So I got the chicken Parmesan and it was good, the portion is huge so I had leftovers to take home. It's worth the price and taste is good; came out piping hot ! It's far from where I live but I would likely come again :)

Made a reservation because we were hoping to eat at Saturday night dinner. Arrived and found they had a table set for our number of guests. Server began immediately taking drink orders and an early food order for a young child who was with our party. Dinner rolls arrived next and are a very nice beginning to the meal. Food as always tasty and delicious and delivered in a timely fashion. This restaurant has the top tier of Italian food not just in Manassas but rivals any Italian restaurant in the Washington DC area.

This is a hidden treasure! The food is absolutely delicious! We had the chicken dolce vita and asked to put it in the rose sauce. It was piping hot and made with fresh ingredients....It was amazing. We went on a Monday night so it was cheaper too. Also very unique is their garlic bread which is freshly made. Lastly the service was superb! Samantha was very friendly and attentive. This is a must try. The appearance from the outside is deceiving because it is in a strip mall but once you walking in you are in a wonderful Italian restaurant!

Customer service , food, and Ambiance were Excellent!! Felt like I was being served by family. Went for the first time - I had the shrimp flatbread and it was Amazing! My husband loved the pasta with ragu and the salads were fresh and tasty dressing. The garlic bread was good !!! Definitely will be going back and for take out.

Beware of the bait and switch! We wanted to try something new and were in the mood for Italian. After a quick search on Yelp (of course) we found Bella Vita with great reviews and appetizing images. After visiting their website, they directed us to their preferred service for reservations (Resy) and we were happy to see they had some times available. It was a little bit of a drive (30 min), so we booked with enough time to get ready and drive without rushing. About 15 minutes before our reservation was scheduled (and confirmed), we get a call from the restaurant that unless we wanted to move from the dining room to the patio, they could not honor our reservation. I asked why not, since we had a confirmed reservation for the dining room, and was told that the dining room was only for people with reservations (huh?) and they had a lot of people already waiting. When I pushed back that we had a reservation, they said they were too busy. Frustrated, I asked them to cancel the reservation. That evening, I contacted the restaurant to find out what went wrong. After some back and forth, they blamed Resy for assigning us to a patio seat from the beginning. I let them know that I would be reaching out to Resy about the issue, but that since they knew it was an issue (remember, they called me about the change) they should have communicated better about the change, and not wait until so close to the reservation time. They said they were busy. When I reached out to Resy, they confirmed what I had suspected the entire time - Resy doesn't control the inventory selected by the restaurant for reservations. The restaurant had added their patio seating as available "dining room" seating to increase availability on the app, and then inform the customer of the change once they were already committed. For anyone who has used Resy, you know that they give restaurants the option to specify different seating types when making a reservation, but no options were offered by Bella Vita - it was all dining room. In the end, I'm glad we skipped this restaurant because if you can't be honest with your customers to get them in the door, you can't be trusted to provide good food or service once you've been seated.

I came here the other night with my SO when we were feeling like trying somewhere new to us. The servers were nice and attentive, checking in on us often. The decor of the space was surprisingly classy. From the exterior, I was expecting a casual dinner spot but upon walking in, it was much classier than expected. The noise level in the restaurant was just right for a nice conversation. The food was absolutely delicious. They give garlic bread for the table and its really smothered in garlic butter, they don't skimp. I was looking for a low carb option which is almost unheard of in an Italian restaurant and to my surprise, they offered spaghetti squash as an option. I had the salmon filet which came with spaghetti squash. While I did ask for my salmon to be cooked medium, it did come out well done but it still tasted fresh so I won't dock a star for that. The spaghetti squash had a lemon butter sauce on it that was quite tasty and bits of baby spinach for some green. My SO ordered a pizza with sausage and bacon. He was floored by how good the pizza was. Yes the toppings made it a bit salty but it was balanced out by the dough. The pizza dough was delicious. It was hardy and filling yet wasn't thick and flavorless. Verdict is we'll be back and likely to bring family here.

My brother and I as we walked in, wasn't expecting the interior of the restaurant to be elegant because the exterior was plain. The restaurant has a full bar, larger parties are recommended to make reservations and dining area is clean but a little small. The evening we made a visit, the service was a little slow possibly due to short staff. We didn't mind the wait. Our server Diane was very friendly along with the rest of the staff. We both order the Trio Tour includes lasagna, chicken parmesan and alfredo pasta. Unfortunately the lasagna was the only items that were on point. The chicken parmesan was too thin and a bit chewy. The pasta was bland in which we added multiple shakes of salt. The highlight was their complimentary garlic rolls which only come in two. The inside was like a very fluffy dinner roll, the exterior is like crispy croissant and it was topped with garlic butter. When it arrives to the table in a basket, it looks like large pastry. But wow!

Finding it in a strip mall was off putting but once you're inside, that evaporates away. Great service and atmosphere with a good selection of options on the menu. But more importantly, everything we ordered had tasted very good. Definitely a return trip when in the area.

Our friends recommended Bella Vita for a double date. WOW! The restaurant was beautiful with nice seating. Our server was amazing! She was very friendly and attentive. She did not rush us. The food was delicious. We will definitely come back! We had the mozzarella sticks--wow! The best I've ever had--they melted in your mouth. Very fresh. We also had the meat lovers Stromboli and Cesar salad.

We celebrated Valentine's Day with friends and I was so happy with the service and the food. Tables were kind of close but as I said it was Valentine's Day. Great place would definitely recommend

You know how you go to some places & their food tastes like frozen food that's been heated up? This place is ALWAYS serving it UP GIRL 110% recommend if you want a good Italian cuisine+HALAL! need I say more? Also they have the BEST sangria in town ;) worth the prices, worth the trip....their food and service is impeccable thank you Bella Vita! These are pictures of my last two visits.

Great food! The only thing I didn't like, you are super close to the table next to you. Feels like strangers are literally sitting at your table.

To start off you must come with an empty stomach this place has huge menu filled with Authentic Italian Food. There was no wait which was great because we can super hungry. The first dish you get is there signature garlic bread hot, fresh super DELICIOUS! I ordered my favorite noddle and it was made to perfection. The salad was super fresh, loved the house dressing. I literally ate everything with bread that how big the piece is, plus the flavor of the garlic with the salad and the pasta it was the Best!! My friend had the gnocchi and it was super delicious the sauce had a little spice Yummy!! And off course she ate the pasta with the bread as well. After all that food I didn't have any space for dessert but I will be back again for some more delicious pasta and service!! If your in the are make sure to stop and check this place out. It's Bread is the Best in the entire DMV!! Thank you to the chef you get 10 stars!!

The food was great. Our server was very nice and friendly. The lamb chops are so good.

I finally tried Velveeta for the first time doing a happy hour. The food was absolutely delicious. While my family was visiting for Thanksgiving, we decided to go to dinner here. The food & drinks was very delicious once again. The service was great. We had calamari spinach, artichoke dip with bacon. Those garlic rolls are delicious, lamb Bolognese, veal, and a few other options. The ambience is very nice. Also, I would definitely recommend this restaurant and I will definitely return again.

BLUF: a mix of very good and not so good comes out to a mediocre rating Four of us went on a Friday evening. We ordered meat was on you, eggplant parmesan, vodka penne, and a turkey sub. The lasagna was outstanding, as was the vodka penne. The eggplant parmesan was utterly tasteless. The sauce was good, but the eggplant itself was too heavily breaded and under seasoned. The turkey sub was just so-so, but frankly I'm not counting that too much against them because first what kind of person goes to an Italian restaurant and gets a turkey sub, and second just really how good can you really make a turkey sub? I forgot to mention we also got the caprese salad appetizer, which was very good. The service was friendly and prompt. I would go again if I was going to get the lasagna or the vodka penne. They have a lot of other things on the menu, and it might be worth going just to try those as well.

I had Bella Vita for the first time on 11/12 via Uber Eats. I received my order within 45- 50 minutes of ordering it and despite living about 10 miles away, it was still warm enough to eat when it arrived. I ordered the house pasta with the garlic rolls which was really good. It was a large portion and enough for leftovers to enjoy the next day. Next time i will visit the restaurant itself to get the full experience.

Oh my cannoli. This is my new go-to for Italian! The garlic bread was the best I ever had! They were huge, soft and flaky, and baked fresh. We ordered a couple of happy hour items such as bruschetta (spoiler - it was divine) and mozzarella sticks (better than your average mozzarella sticks but I can do without them for next time). For main entrees we enjoyed both the Cajun pasta (the special for the week) and the Penne alla Vodka. The Cajun pasta wasn't super spicy but it had a great kick to it! It was loaded with shrimp, chicken, and sausage which were seasoned well. Looks can be deceiving for the Penne alla Vodka - I thought it looked a bit plain but it tasted delicious! It was creamy and had some powerful flavor to it (kind of reminded me of butter chicken...?). You can also add on chicken or shrimp which I would recommend. There were plenty of tables and the dining area was large but still felt pretty cozy. It's also quite dim so leave your sunglasses at home. Our server was training someone and they were both awesome guys. They were friendly, attentive, and all-around very amiable people. I feel so lucky to have stumbled across this place!

Had the most amazing experience here! All their food and sauces are made in-house, adding more personality and flavor to their dishes. Usually I'm hesitant going for Italian food because I normally can't finish my pasta, but DAYUM ALL THEIR PASTA WAS SO GOOD, that I actually wanted more. I'm even craving their Penne alla Vodka as I'm typing this caption. Thank you for having us! Appetizers: *Garlic Bread [MUST TRY] // freshly made in-house, super garlic-y and soft. I'm a huge fan since I love anything garlic! *Calamari Fritti // Lightly battered and fried, served with lemon, garlic aioli dipping sauce and house tomato sauce. *Bruschetta // Fresh tomatoes marinated with olive oil, garlic and basil over slices of Italian bread and drizzled with parmigiano cheese and balsamic glaze *Mediterranean Mussels [MUST TRY] // Black mussels, simmered with garlic, shallots in a butter-basil sauce with white wine, tomatoes and feta cheese. Pasta (EVERYTHING WAS A MUST TRY): *Penne alla Vodka // Penne pasta tossed in a luscious, creamy pink sauce, finished with a touch of premium vodka with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. *Scallops alla Brandy // Sea scallops seared with butter, shallots and covered with cream, finished with a splash of brandy. Served over fettuccini. *Meat Lasagna // Layers of chunky meat sauce, creamy ricotta and sheets of pasta all baked under a blanket of mozzarella cheese. Dessert: *Limoncello Cake // thick, creamy lemon flavored cake *Pistachio Gelato [MUST TRY] // not so sweet with the perfect balance of the nutty pistachio flavor with the creamy gelato, made fresh

It was my first time trying this restaurant in Manasas. First the server took our order without telling us her name, and said some things to me and my friend, she said "would like a garlic bread, or is that too much carbs for you?" Which we didn't mind at the time, but looking back the phrase had some derogatory meaning. I didn't know if she was trying to be funny? Or was trying to break the ice? I guess we'll never know. The pasta was a 9/10

Food A-MA-ZING as always! And if you are looking for the best service and smiles ask for Ms. Kailey H.! Every single time it's a great experience from the moment you walk in. Our faves: Garlic bread Fried Calamari Veal parmegian with fettucini Alfredo Grilled Chicken parmegian with red fettuccini Dessert: Coffee Lemoncello cake TIRAMISU (probably will be the best you've ever had) Chocolate cake

Solid Italian food. Prices are a bit steep. Happy hour drinks were a gos election running about 4-7 for beers and rail cocktails. The garlic rolls were the highlight. My lasagna was a decent portion since I had a roll and an add on salad but it was about 24$ with the add on salad at 5$. The sauce is a little too sweet for my taste but i did have left overs bc of the extra salad and roll. My daughter had the house pasta and she said it was good. That was a very large dish and she also had enough for lunch the next day. My husband was not a fan of his angelhair make your own pasta with meat sauce and meatballs. I tried the meatballs. They seem to have a lot of breadcrumbs. I'd like to try the pizza as well and their patio is open for dogs! The service was outstanding.

I been coming here since we moved to the area. The food has been exceptional, and they recently updated their decor with improved seating and subtle wall mirrors. Our favorite are classic pasta dishes and and the appetizer muscles with the fantastic breads. And the service we encountered has always been stellar.

Food has always been good when we come here. Great place for our family of 5 and groups.

Great food . Service was great . Owner of restaurant personally greeted us and offered complimentary dessert. Partial halal menu. They have indoor and outdoor space , indoor area is huge . Definitely will be back .

We actually stumbled upon this restaurant because we were trying to go next door, but the service there was horrendous that we had to walk out. Anyways - so glad we stumbled upon Bella Vita! They greeted us & sat us right away. The service overall was wonderful, our server along with the manager consistently checked on us. They start you off with some bread - so we're off to a good start! The calamari was delicious & perfectly crispy - exactly what I wanted. I also got the steak flatbread. It was flavorful with tons of toppings on it. The flatbread was cooked to a crisp and loved the avocado sauce they put on it. We ended the meal with a tiramisu, but it was still a bit frozen - this was towards the end of their closing so it may have been one of those things that they didn't thaw it in time. Not a huge deal, it was still tasty but could've used a bit more coffee flavoring. Really enjoyed the service & food!

What an elegant experience. We came here for a birthday lunch on a Saturday and the service was perfect, they had a table ready for us all set up. We ordered the food and everything here was a hit, from the steak to the lasagna, and lobster ravioli. The flavors and sauces melded well here. The desserts menu is definitely something, we had the tiramisu, it was made to perfection. This will definitely be the prime italian spot from now on.

Bella Vita is my favorite Italian restaurant in the area. I've never had to wait for a table to open up and the staff is always friendly. Their complimentary garlic bread is so fluffy, with garlic buttery goodness melted on top, it makes my mouth water just thinking about it. I'm pretty particular about my ricotta cheese to sauce ratio because I love hefty amounts of tomato based meat sauce on my lasagna and light ricotta cheese and this is always perfect for me.

Oh my goodness, the food is so good the last time I went with a friend we just ordered a variety of appetizers so that we could try the ones we hadn't had before and then of course dessert it's so good you won't be disappointed check it out. The seating is comfortable and well spaced, and the decor is lovely. The people that work there are so friendly and attentive.

Bella Vita is an amazing option if you are looking for local Italian food. They have many items to choose from. All of the pastas and pizzas I've had, have been delicious. The toasted ravioli appetizer is great. Plus, all entrees are served with fresh garlic rolls. My favorite menu item is the baked cheese ravioli. It's so good, probably my favorite ravioli ever! They also have a specials board up front, so there is always something new to try. The waitresses are very friendly and so is the owner. He'll often stop by to talk if you dine in. There is plenty of seating, along with a bar and outdoors area.

One of my favorite local spots to go the food is amazing they do get very busy some nights the wait and food can take awhile

As a reminder: A+= 5 stars - Top Quality A- = 4.5 stars - Near Top Quality B+= 4 stars - Extremely Good B- = 3.5 stars - Very Good C+= 3 stars - Pleasant C- = 2.5 stars - Acceptab;le D+= 2 stars - Edible D- = 1 star - Questionable/Marginal F = 0 stars - Awful I look at 4 categories: FOOD SERVICE ATMOSPHERE PRICE Now, on with the show ...... As usual when I'm doing this, I dine solo so nobody exerts any pressure to change my review. I started with an order of Bruschetta. Artful and plentiful, but bread was inadequately toasted, resulting in being soggy. I had the Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce. It more than made up for the soggy bruschetta. The gnocchi, a potato-based pasta, is typically pretty heavy, but these were like little pillows. A very nice dining experience. FOOD - 4 stars.........................B+ SERVICE - 3.5 stars..................B- ATMOSPHERE - 3 stars...........C+ (a llttle loud) PRICE - 3.5 stars......................B- It was stormy, but Alfresco dining is available. All-in-all, I would highly recommend this establishment for a great family meal. Italian style!

Came here for a birthday dinner on a snowy Friday evening. I was surprised by the number of groups who braved the snow/ice and were there. The restaurant space was nice and felt open but cozy. they were able to fit all 10 of us who were there. The garlic rolls were very good, we had a couple of people who couldn't have butter or garlic and our waitress was able to bring them some plain rolls. They were enjoyed those and appreciated it a lot. I ordered the Fried Mozzarella Sticks as an appetizer, they were great. They had a light seasoning and were crispy on the outside. They were a hit. For dinner, I ordered the Penne alla Vodka. It was very good, the perfect warm and cozy meal for the weather. At the end we did realize that we never received any of the side salads we ordered, our waitress was able to remove them and was apologetic. I appreciate how quickly she addressed it and came back. Honestly we were a big group and can be overwhelming but she was great. Overall our experience was good, other than the missing salads. It's a good Italian spot if you are craving it. Also, make sure to tell them when it's a birthday, they all come out and sing their own version of a happy birthday song which is just so much fun. There were a total of three back to back birthday songs they sang and the entire restaurant joined in.