La Bella Vita

55 West St, Bar Harbor
(207) 288-2110

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Sicilian Style Garlic Knots
New England Lobster Roll
Hand Rolled Polpette
Spaghetti Pomodoro
Lobster Benedict
Pasta Bolognese
Lobster Bisque
Stuffed Thick
Chicken Parm
Gnocchi

Menu

Antipasti (Lunch and Dinner Menu)
Wild Mushroom Risotto
Spoon to pot risotto, olive oil braised mushrooms, aged parmesan, arugula leaves, and aged balsamico.
Sicilian Style Garlic Knots
Pecorino romano, toasted garlic, parsley butter, and house Pomodoro.
Sizzling Crab and Lobster Fonduta
Melted mozzarella and garlic bruschetta.
Crispy Calamari and Zucchini
Tender calamari, zucchini chips, spicy italian peppers, pomodoro, and lemony garlic aioli.
Potato Gnocchi
Black trumpet mushrooms, fava beans, Tuscan kale, basil pesto, and parmesan Reggiano.
Shrimp Brodetto
Wild-caught shrimp, capers, stewed tomato, sea broth, and grilled Pugliese bread.
Hand Rolled Polpette
Italian meatballs brodo braised, creamy polenta, aged sheep's milk cheese, and Pomodoro.
Brick Oven Bruschetta
Vine-ripened tomato, garlic, torn basil, cold-pressed olive oil, aged balsamic, and crisp ciabatta toast.
Cozze Bianco
Local Acadia aqua farm mussels, crispy garlic, Pernod, lemon butter, and grilled ciabatta.
Balsamic-Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Crispy prosciutto, toasted pignoli, chili flake, parmesan-reggiano, and dark balsamic syrup.
Warm Burrata Dip
Oven-roasted tomatoes, crispy parma prosciutto, Pomodoro, pesto, and grilled farmers' bread.

Zuppe
Zuppa Di Aragosta
Creamy lobster bisque, lobster chunks, and San Marzano oil.
Borlotti Bean Di Verdua Zuppa
Toasted fregola pasta, tomato brodo, farmers' vegetables, Tuscan kale, parmesan, and basil pesto.

Salumi E Formaggi Boards
Antipasto Della Casa
A complete tasting of our handcrafted Formaggio and salumeria with spiced nuts, fig jam, and Italian cracker bread.
Formaggia Board
Handcrafted burrata, aged provolone, gorgonzola dolce, robiola piedmont, spiced nuts, fig jam, and Italian cracker bread.

Brick Oven Pizzette
Salsiccia Pepe
Fennel sausage, roasted Italian peppers, oregano, cipollini onions, ricotta, mozzarella, tomato, and red sauce.
Umbria
Wild mushrooms, asiago cream, truffle oil, and crisp arugula.
Porcelli Trio
Sweet italian sausage, pepperoni, parma prosciutto, fontina, mozzarella, spicy pomodoro, and basil.
Quattro Formaggi
Mozzarella, fontina, asiago, and ricotta cheese.
Margherita Vecchio
Crushed Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil pesto.
Pizza Di Polpette
Hand-rolled meatballs, mozzarella, fontina, asiago cheeses, confit tomatoes, and fresh basil.

Large Plate Salads
Maine Lobster Salad
Gulf of Maine Salmon
Grilled Free-range Chicken
Plant Based Burger
Grilled Sirloin
Tuscan Harvest
Farmers greens, avocado, kalamata's, heirloom tomato, cucumbers, pickled peppers, gorgonzola, and house vinaigrette.
Grande Insalata Caesar
Hearts of romaine creamy caper dressing, ciabatta croutons, and parmigiano-reggiano.

Focaccia and Panini and Specialty Sandwiches
Portofino Fish Sandwich
Peroni battered day boat haddock, aged provolone, hearth-baked roll, and lemon tartar. Served with crisp pickle chips.
Portofino Fish Sandwich
Peroni battered day boat haddock, aged provolone, hearth-baked roll, and lemon tartar.
Tuscan Chicken
Thin crispy cutlet, roasted pepper marmellata, parma prosciutto, provolone, arugula, tomato-basil aioli, and crusty bread.
Giardino Plant Burger
Avocado, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, tomato-basil aioli, and brioche bun.
Grilled Rustic Butchers Burger
Artisanal butcher's blend, fontina cheese, black truffle aioli, and soft-baked roll.
Meatball and Three Cheese
Homemade meatballs, provolone, mozzarella, and romano cheeses, and pressed between crusty Italian bread, and Pomodoro dipping sauce.

Small Plate Salads
Insalata Di Casa
Mixed lettuces, Persian cucumber, heirloom, tomato, sweet finger peppers, kalamata olive, gorgonzola dolce, crispy onions, and white balsamic dressing.
Varieties of Tomato and Burrata
A mix of heirloom, toy box and Brunetto tomatoes, pesto Genovese, lemon agrumato oil, aged balsamic, and Maldon sea salt.

Specialties of the House
Norwegian Arctic Salmon
Fava bean and black chanterelle risotto, Tuscan kale, citrus nage, and agrumato olive oil.
Chicken Picatta
Tuscan mash, garlic spinach, roasted tomato, capers, white wine, and lemon butter sauce.
Grilled Ribeye (14 Oz)
Truffle butter, Tuscan herbs, whipped gold potato, mushroom-pearl onion agrodolce, and bone brodo.
Chicken Parmigiana
Pomodoro, fresh basil, and fontina spaghetti.
Hook and Line Caught Haddock
Ciabatta herb breadcrumb, parmesan polenta, baby vegetables, and citrus lobster emulsion.
Old World Bella Filet
Mushroom and pearl onion agrodolce, whipped gold potato, and bone brodo.
Risotto Dell' Orto "Garden Risotto"
Harvest of roasted vegetables, creamy Saborio, and herb pangrattato.
Sicilian Ocean Stew
Spicy tomato broth, fregola Sarda, mussels, clams, halibut, Maine lobster, shrimp, haddock, and grilled ciabatta.
East Coast Halibut
Maine lobster and sweet pea risotto, garlic spinach, and lobster sugo.
La Bella Surf and Turf
Grilled filet of beef, Maine lobster scampi style, whipped gold potatoes, pan-roasted vegetables, and two sauces.

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Recent Reviews

Such wonderful ambiance! The view was spectacular but so was our server Genevieve! The food was superb too! Lemoncello-tini, garlic knots, shrimp & lobster scampi, and hot honey pizza! Topped off with the blueberry pie. 🤌🏼
Must go. Don't pass this up!
July 2025
Arguably one of the most underrated spots for dinner in Bar Harbor. Italian food is excellent—we had the garlic knots, meatballs, chicken parm, and hot honey pizza. SO good! Drinks are also superb, and staff is attentive and accommodating. The patio has an unbeatable view and is even dog-friendly.
June 2025
You are here for the view and atmosphere. I ordered the Rustic breakfast Sandwich but I really wanted Eggs Benedict but I don’t like English Muffin so I kindly requested they change the Muffin for the Ciabatta bread and they wouldn’t do it. Don’t see the big deal.
June 2025

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La Bella Vita

55 West St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
(207) 288-2110