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Bistro Bella Vita, Grand Rapids, MI

Bistro Bella Vita

4.5 (2047)
$30 and under
Modern European
44 Grandville Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
Food First. Guests Always.

At Bistro Bella Vita, we’re driven by passion, servant leadership and most importantly—exceptional dining experiences. We believe that good enough simply isn’t good enough. It’s time to discover something special and taste commitment and creativity. Choose passion and purpose. Live the good life.

It’s time to accept nothing short of exceptional at Bistro Bella Vita.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, French, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Thursday 11 am - 10 pm Friday 11 am - 11 pm Saturday 4 pm - 11 pm Sunday 4 pm - 10 pm
  • Phone number
    (616) 222-4600
  • Website
    http://www.bistrobellavita.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Dan Blanchard
  • Private party facilities
    You expect exceptional dining experiences when it comes to private events. We promise to deliver nothing short of exceptional every time you dine with us and the same goes for Private Dining. We offer for intimate gatherings like birthday dinners and meetings, as well as wedding receptions.
  • Location
    44 Grandville Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Weston and Grandville
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking and 4 lots and ramps are located either adjacent to the building or within a short walking distance.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,047 people are saying

Bistro Bella Vita reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 2.1Value

Noise • Moderate

2,047 Reviews

  1. Pat

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good pizza, Italian pasta. Wait staff is attentive. Great place to eat if you are seeing a concert at Van Andel Arena, or a bit of a walk from Devos Performance Center.

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  2. AnnM

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Waitress was really good. She was attentive and knew about the menu items we asked about. The restaurant was really clean too.

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  3. AllanD

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 13, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We all really enjoyed our meals. The ravioli was superb. We were a bit disappointed with our waitress as she was not very friendly or efficient.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing, and so were the drinks! Our waitress was very sweet and helpful with choosing our meals and drinks, and service was impeccable. Already can’t wait to visit again!

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  5. SM3337

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff was very friendly and attentive to us. Food was served quickly and has a nice wine selection. We dined later, so not as busy as a peak time.

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  6. Melissa

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service once we were sat was impeccable! We came into contact with multiple different people which was different and cool, everyone was extremely pleasant and had a smile on their face. Every single worker there moved out of your way, even if they were holding a gigantic tray of food, our dirty dishes never sat more than a minute, our water glasses were never dry and the timing of everything was perfect. The only complaint I have is that the hostess forgot about us. I had a reservation at 6:30pm, checked in at the stand and she told me to wait over by the pizza ovens and she would come get me when our table was ready. I saw multiple people come in after me and get sat, so after a while, I went up and asked if we were still waiting and it appeared she forgot we were there. The food is also very pricey, but the food was delicious and the service was perfect, so I guess you get what you pay for :) Thanks for a wonderful experience!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been here many times, it’s always great!

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  8. JudyV

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to eat, the service was spot on and the food was wonderful. Get there early then it’s not so busy the closer it gets to 6:30 the longer you will wait if you don’t have a reservation.

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  9. Fred

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server did an outstanding job of describing the dishes. There were four specials that I'd discounted, but after his descriptions, I wanted to try each of them! The dish I ended up ordering was a homemade pasta and seafood dish that was complex and delicious. My wife's meal was equally good. Would recommend to anybody!

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  10. sarah82

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 6, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The Rigatoni Con Pollo is phenomenal! Great food selections and looking forward to coming back!

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FAQs

Bistro Bella Vita is rated 4.5 stars by 2047 OpenTable diners.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
  4. Grand Rapids
  5. Downtown

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44 Grandville Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Weston and Grandville
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Thursday 11 am - 10 pm Friday 11 am - 11 pm Saturday 4 pm - 11 pm Sunday 4 pm - 10 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, French, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking and 4 lots and ramps are located either adjacent to the building or within a short walking distance.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dan Blanchard
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.bistrobellavita.com/
  • Phone number
    (616) 222-4600
  • Private party facilities
    You expect exceptional dining experiences when it comes to private events. We promise to deliver nothing short of exceptional every time you dine with us and the same goes for Private Dining. We offer for intimate gatherings like birthday dinners and meetings, as well as wedding receptions.

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