Bella Vita in Michigan

"Very pleasant experience. The food was amazing and Nate our waiter made us feel welcome. We'll definitely be returning."

"Absolutely fantastic in every way, the perfect place for our anniversary dinner. Starting with the food: Exceptional! I loved the Bucatini Bolognese, and thankfully, the serving was generous. My husband enjoyed the Pollo Piccata, and it was delicious, too (yes, I admit I had a few bites ). The entrees included and were preceded by a fresh salad and crusty, warm bread. Bella Vita’s interior is quite simple but tasteful, with starched white tablecloths. Our server, Laura, a delight — knowledgeable, extremely friendly and attentive, always with her big smile. Even other patrons seated nearby were friendly and clearly love this gem of a small restaurant. We concluded the meal with the (chocolate mint) housemade Gelato, so you’ll definitely want to save a bit of room. Bravo, Bella Vita! Can’t wait to return."

"Love the cozy local vibe yet authentic Italian experience. We’ve been several times and really enjoy this place- one of the best in Charlevoix-Boyne region. My only wish is to add Italian-style pizzas!"

"Bella Vita is a hidden gem. Enjoyable dinner, excellent service, and an atmosphere full of loyal regular customers all having a great time. I started with the beef tenderloin carpaccio with cappers, ground mustard (this really added to the dish), and parmesan. Very good, although the shredded lettuce was not necessary. Next, a side dinner salad with house dressing, actually very good, just the right amount of dressing. My main course was their Pasta Casalinga, sautéed chicken, olives, tomatoes, garlic, and parmesan. Very good flavor, but unfortunately, they overcooked the pasta with very little chicken. Family owned, open from May to October. I will definitely come back for another dinner. Don't be fooled by the dirt/stone parking lot, It is worth the visit."

"We were traveling through the area and a local recommended this amazing place! We sat at the bar and owner Matt was the bar tender! He gave great suggestions on the food and our meal was excellent! His wife Kelly gave us some ideas on areas to visit while in town and we were able to see some places that were not on our list. If you are traveling in Northern Michigan, this is a must! You know if it is full of locals, it has to be the best!"

"Food was delicious! Everything on the menu was good. Staff was also great"

"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."

"From entering to leaving, the experience was beyond what we expected. We read it was a hidden gem, and that is an understatement when you being helped by Loagen. She was amazing! She spent time with us, explaining the menu, the drinks, the sauces and restaurant itself. The food was stellar… we had the chicken piccata, the lasagna, the Alfredo with mushrooms and the amazing Carbonara. There wasn’t a thing wrong and when we come back to the area, it will be the first stop"