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Bella Via Ristorante and Banquets

Bella Via Ristorante and Banquets Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.bellaviahp.com
  • Phone: (847) 681-8300
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 4:30pm - 9:30pm, Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 4:00pm - 9:30pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Executive Chef: Maurizio Lo Bosco
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Private Party Facilities: Delicious Italian food and exceptional service, combined with beautiful rustic private rooms, set the scene for your next private event. Our private party room(s) accommodate up to 250 people for sit down dinner. Attached to the private party room(s) is a large 2200 square foot patio. We are dedicated to providing only the highest quality food and individualized attention from our experienced staff. We will tailor specific menus to meet your needs whether its for a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Wedding or special occasion.
  • Private Party Contact: Amir Bloom (847) 681-8300
  • Entertainment: Live music on our outdoor patio

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Second St. & Elm St.
  • Parking: Public Lot
  • Parking Details: Large underground Parking Facility located right across the street
A word from Bella Via Ristorante and Banquets
Bella Via Ristorante & Banquets is an upscale casual authentic Italian Restaurant located in downtown Highland Park. We feature southern and northern Italian fare and an extensive wine list highlighted by an impressive selection of Italian wines. The menu consists of a variety of appetizers,… homemade pastas, fresh fish, tender veal, chicken and many other Italian favorites.Continued
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Diner Reviews
  • "Great Italian food, wonderful ambiance, attentive service."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "Went with good friends because we had not been there in awhile and know that we will always enjoy Bella Via. The service is always friendly and the food is reliably good. We appreciated their honoring our request for a quiet table!"
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "Great restaurant for dinner before or after a movie at the Renaissance theatre across the street."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "There is usually a good crowd at Bella Via by 7:00 PM; if you like a quieter spot, be sure to finish you meal by about 6:45 PM. The food is very good; however, as the restaurant fills up, the service seems to slow down. We enjoyed our salads, minestrone soup, chicken vesuvio, salmon, and pasta dishes. The coffee was delicious, we were too full to order dessert."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "This was our 2d visit to Bella Villa. 1st visit was wonderful - our waiter was the best we've ever had during our 23 years of marriage and the food was superb. On Valentine's Day, the hostess took us to our table on time - to a part of the restaurant we didn't know existed. In the back, there are 2 brightly lit party rooms with large tables. Our waiter was the same - but his service this time was suspect. Appetizer came quickly, water was filled only after being empty for a long time. Pasta failed to arrive with dinner, found out our waiter was bar-tending and also trying to service tables in the front. Just poor service and horrible ambience. If you don't get in a table in the front - wait until one becomes available."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Was really disappointed on this occasion - food was overpriced and only average tasting - service also not very good this trip - waited for service too long for price of food"
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "Bella has a nice setting and good menu selection. Unfortunately, our particular server was overly shy and/or poorly trained. She didn't introduce herself, didn't ask about any questions on the menu, didn't give a taste of the wine before pouring full glasses, never asked how the food was and never said thank you when we were done. She seemed nice enough, but just not well suited for this job. I could hear other servers doing a much better job. That aside, the food was only average. While certainly better than Olive Garden, it did not rise to the level of many other local Italian options. Considering other places we could have gone, it was just a disappointment."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "Bella Via has consistantly had great food, service. We always enjoy going there. ART Friedman"
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "All the seats along the windows were cold so we moved to a table along the brick wall and I had the heat vent blowing on me the whole time. I suppose we could have moved to another table yet again...."
    Dined on 1/21/2014
  • "We have eaten here many times, as a couple, with friends and family, and also for our son's reheasal dinner. Bella Via serves delicious meals with attentive staff, prompt service, and great taste. Highland Park is really blessed to have such a perfect dining italian eatery, as we must drive from Naperville to enjoy such outstanding food."
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "We were seated promptly and the server was quick to bring us drinks. My meal was not made correctly and needed to be returned. It was not busy yet so it seemed just careless that the kitchen could not get it right. The server was very responsive when my friend asked for an additional side. We were enjoying a nice dinner and the restaurant began filling up. A person from the front desk--manager maybe--came to our table to open the folio containing the bill. He did not say anything, but just positioned the bill in such a way that we could see it sticking out from inside the folder. In spite of that my friend and I finished our drinks and left when we were ready. Not nice behavior in a just "ok" restaurant."
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "Service was good, ambiance was good, food was only so-so."
    Dined on 1/4/2014
  • "First time there was Sat night what a great find. Absolutely awesome meal, service and location."
    Dined on 1/4/2014
  • "We had a wonderful waiter. I wish that I had gotten his name. I had not seen him at the restaurant on any previous visit. Dinner is always good. That is why we return. Pleaw let Bella Via know this."
    Dined on 12/21/2013
  • "We had dinner after a movie on a Thursday night and had a fabulous experience, exceeding all my expectations. I loved the simple and warm ambience, and quiet atmosphere....finally a place where we could talk without shouting. Our waiter was extremely helpful and friendly. His recommendations for wine, appetizer, entrees and dessert, all of which we loved, and at a reasonable price for high quality, were perfect. I have been to many trendy and more expensive restaurants that pale in comparison to the food, service, and atmosphere at Bella Via."
    Dined on 12/19/2013
  • "We have eaten at Bella Via many times- this time fell very short salmon was poorly cooked- and I couldn't cut the carrots ironically, a good friend was at adjoining table- ordered the same meal- equally poorly done On the other hand, as soon as I complained, our bill was adjusted and server could not have been nicer Clearly an off night"
    Dined on 12/7/2013
  • "Great service Very good food Nice surroundings, although a bit cramped."
    Dined on 11/23/2013
  • "We love dining at Bella Via. We have now brought so many of our friends there. Bella Via is so accommodating to special dietary needs it is a pleasure being there. The specials are always enticing but so is the regular menu."
    Dined on 11/16/2013
  • "Good food, good service, quite noisy, and a big bug ran across our table. Thay have also raised their prices and 6.95 for an ordinary salad seems excessive."
    Dined on 11/16/2013
  • "noise level is pretty bad and very crowded tables to close to one another, barely able to move your chair to get out. A couple of table less would be helpful"
    Dined on 11/9/2013
  • "Noted in reservation form this was a very special birthday. When we were ready to leave ans waiter saw present asked if we were celebrating something. Why do I write it down only to b ignored."
    Dined on 10/15/2013
  • "Booked at last minute with Open Table...Although it was a Friday night and the restaurant was crowded, our table for 6 (round table which was great) was ready for us. Waitstaff was very professional, friendly and accommodating..our grandkids were lavished with attention and special items were provided per their requests. Menu and specials were great and portions were ample. Everyone enjoyed their meals and we appreciated the prompt service as we were able to enjoy our grandkid's company before they became too restless!! We definitely plan to return there"
    Dined on 10/5/2013
  • "The veal piccata was among the best in the Chicago area."
    Dined on 9/23/2013
  • "We had a lovely evening and dinner on a special night for us. We will dine here again."
    Dined on 9/18/2013
  • "Very good food, nice atmosphere. The bread is very good, too."
    Dined on 9/13/2013
  • "Enjoyed our meal very much. Was not rushed. Great food. Thought since we registered on open table and we were celebrating two birthdays, an offered birthday dessert would be offered. The host never informed the waiter about our open table information. Otherwise, enjoyed our evening."
    Dined on 9/10/2013
  • "I have been dining at Bella Via with my family for years. The food is consistently first rate. Service is personal and impeccable. Great wine list Bella Via is our favorite Italian restaurant on the North Shore."
    Dined on 9/8/2013
  • "Bella Via is a pleasant Italian restaurant in downtown Highland Park. The atmosphere is casual and the food is nicely prepared and well priced. There is a a very nice party room in the back of the restaurant that can accommodate large or small groups. They handle parties well and the food is good."
    Dined on 9/8/2013
  • "Three days later and I am still talking about how wonderful our meals were. Very happy to have discovered this gem as a result of Open Table!"
    Dined on 8/31/2013
  • "I would have loved to give this restaurant a good review based on the quality of the food, but our experience with the service has ruined it for us. The waiter was extremely inattentive through out our whole meal, anything we needed was provided by the bus boys. We ordered tiramisu, was served 2 tiny portions, and were told they were the last ones. When we asked for a refund for one of the desserts, magically a new batch of tiramisu was ready (we declined). When we asked for a credit for one of the desserts, we were double charged for the desert they were supposed to credit us for. In the end neither the waiter nor the manager could figure out the correct amount of the bill, the waiter had to give us cash for the difference."
    Dined on 8/26/2013
  • "We enjoyed a wonderful meal at the restaurant. It was our first time patronizing ot; it certainly won't be the last. The food was beautifully prepared and the presentation was excellent. Of particular note was the outstanding service."
    Dined on 8/22/2013
  • "Food good, service good even though the waiter had a table for 6 people that were somewhat demanding, to take care in addition to our table of 2. If in Highland Park again we would come back."
    Dined on 8/18/2013
  • "Saturday night we had tickets to see a concert at Ravinia and decided to head to Highland Park for dinner prior. Belle Via Ristorante was excellent. We made reservations for 5:30pm via OpenTable just a few hours prior. We arrived and were seated outdoors which is what we requested. The server was very attentive. We had cocktails, appetizers, salad and our entrees and everything was well paced and excellent. I would highly recommend Bella Via and we will be going back soon."
    Dined on 8/18/2013
  • "We have been going to this restaurant for several years and we have always enjoyed the ambiance and the food. We would recommend this restaurant"
    Dined on 8/18/2013
  • "Went with a group of 8 for Aug 10th. In the past we have enjoyed the restaurant and the food is always good. However, the service was appalling. There was a 100 people in a banquet outside. As a result, the wait staff was clearly spread thin. Our meal took 3.5 hours and that was not by our doing. Secondly, they ran out of one of the main dishes and all of the desserts."
    Dined on 8/11/2013
  • "Good food and friendly service made for wonderful send-off for our son leaving for California."
    Dined on 8/18/2013
  • "Recently enjoyed a wonderful meal at Bella Via! Our Delightful Waiter Harvey took very good care of our every request. The food was presented beautifully. The service was Excellent!"
    Dined on 8/17/2013
  • "Table for five of us. Two of us were served about 5-7 minutes before others. The waiter confused my order and brought me the wrong meal, then he remedied it, although it took another period of time to cook. My parents were not happy with their food. However, my food was tasty - once I received the correct order. Really bad night!!"
    Dined on 8/14/2013
  • "We have eaten at this restaurant in the past and enjoyed it, but on this occasion we had an absolutely nightmarish experience. We ordered what seemed to be fairly standard dishes (one was one of the night's specials) and it literally took over an hour to be served. In fact, we probably would never have been served if we hadn't complained to the manager. The waiter was incompetent, but even worse had a very bad attitude. He would simply shrug his shoulders when we asked, after a half hour, wnen our food was to come out (we told him we were trying to get to a show)."
    Dined on 8/11/2013
  • "While we've eaten here before and service has always been good, it took over 50 minutes from the time we ordered our dinner until it came. It was a Saturday night and it was very crowded but this was still exceptionally long for a simple fish dish."
    Dined on 8/11/2013
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