La Bella Vita at Bar Harbor Regency
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My wife ordered the $48 ocean stew. The broth might be the worst broth we have ever tasted. She asked me to try it and to me it tasted like the chef took a can of Campbell’s tomato soup and poured it over the fish. It was obvious the fish was not cooked In the broth. There was little seasoning in the broth, and the broth was too heavy for this dish. The lobster in the stew was tasteless. The haddock was tender and ok, as was the octopus and mussels. The problem was they...read full review
We had our breakfast included with our stay but concluded if it wasn’t we would not eat there again. The first day we ate there our service was not good. Our waitress spilled coffee on us and asked about the bill while we were in the middle of our meal which was quite rude. Food is not bad but service could definitely use some improvement.
Great food and great service!
Hours
| Monday | 5 - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 5 - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 9PM |
| Friday | 5 - 9PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 9PM |
| Sunday | 5 - 9PM |
La Bella Vita at Bar Harbor Regency offers good food in both taste and presentation. The warm blueberry pie with cold gelato remains a highlight, featuring just the right combination of flavors without being overly sweet. The restaurant is decorated in warm tones, creating a pleasant atmosphere for diners. They serve breakfast and dinner, with a limited but well-manicured breakfast menu. Although the service can vary significantly—from attentive and pleasant to horrendous—many guests have noted the helpfulness of the staff. Dinner options like the Italian meats pizza and lobster ravioli with a seared NY strip have received praise for their exceptional quality and fresh ingredients. Prices are on the higher side, with breakfast meals averaging over $13. Guests have also appreciated the beautiful views of the water while dining, particularly from the covered patio. Parking is available for hotel guests. Overall, La Bella Vita provides a mixed dining experience, with the quality largely dependent on the service provided, and the recent reviews highlight both the restaurant's strengths and areas for improvement.