Was hoping to visit Thanksgiving weekend but understand they will be closed. Best appetizers and Lasagna-looking forward to going back in spring!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
BETH S
Absolutely a delightful evening celebrating a family birthday. Food was delicious and service was top notch. We started with the roasted garlic appetizer which I recommend. One of our party had the walleye, which the restaurant is known for, and another had shrimp scampi and the third ordered the seafood pasta. All were excellent.
Lara F
This is one of my favorite dining spots in Northern Michigan! You cannot go wrong with the walleye preparation of the day! The Luccio Bella Vita is walleye pan fried in a mozzarrella crust. Last nights sauce was roasted garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Decadent! Vitello Marsala is also very good as is the homemade lasagna. We always split the roasted garlic and cambozola appetizer. Sooooo good! Always friendly service! Owners Matt and Kelly know how to do it right!
Meander29508331449
I am reading the reviews, and think these folks have never been to Italy. Gave this place a second chance, and was disappointed all over again. First it was freezing in the cafeteria style dining room (complete with 1980’s brass railings). Waitstaff have absolutely no personality. Trained to say only a few lines, then stare at you blankly. The menu is not bad, but the food is not Italian. The carpaccio was so heavy on mustard that you could not taste the capers much less the beef. The crab cakes were horrific-canned crab for sure, no seasoning. Couldn’t eat them. The Waleye was good, and green beans bordered on too crisp, but not over cooked. Potatoes so salty we could not eat them. The wine selection is limited, and pricey. And 3% added to the bill for using your credit card for grossly overpriced and inedible food. Can’t tell you how much we regret making the reservation.
John Dykstra
The seafood pasta was bland. Tiny scallops, shrimp etc. service was phenomenal! Our waitress made it fun. Don’t blink, you’ll drive right by it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Tiffany Phelan
Northern Michigan is wonderful in so many ways. It has the corner on sun, fun, and beautiful scenery. Our only complaint has always been lack of great food. Bella Vita is a standout and definitely one of the best restaurants in the area.We all had seafood dishes and everyone was happy. Nice atmosphere and all of the art is for sale so it makes it fun to check it out. Service is good, not great, but I think anyone who has spent time in the area knows the challenges these restaurants (and all businesses) face in finding such a huge amount of seasonal help. The staff was trying and it was appreciated but don't expect fine dining service to be totally ironed out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
J. Bro
Loud, mediocre service, nice dinners overall. Nice variety of choices. Chairs are metal circa 1990s.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
sandyb296
Food was good. Service was very good. Price pointe was a little high. I would recommend this place none the less. I had their veal parmigiana and it was done very well. “ complimentary “ side salad could be a bit more generous.
Ra K.
The wait for food to be served was very long. But it was good. The place felt warm. Need to turn on AC
Dave Bacon
One of the best dining experience I have ever had. The food was great and the service was top notch. Parking was a bit of a problem but that was only because it was so busy. The help was so good we never had to wait for anything, but never felt rushed.
Just got done eating there. One of the best meals I have ever had. The food was great and the young lady that waited on us was great. We said that if we come back to boyne city we would 100% stop back at this place.
Brandi B.
Best food around. Great service and atmosphere - it is a must try in northern Michigan
Andrea M
I loved that they were helping the school with a fundraiser, the food I had was good but limited due to being for the fundraiser. But since we got a taste, We will definitely go back so I can try other menu items. The service was great too.
Michael Valle
The roasted garlic is excellent! A must try!The marsala was good but the meat was a little tough. The butter nut squash soup was not to my tastes. The staff was very welcoming and attentive. I will definitely be back!
andrea Major
I loved that they were helping the school with a fundraiser, the food I had was good but limited due to being for the fundraiser. But since we got a taste, We will definitely go back so I can try other menu items. The service was great too.
Was hoping to visit Thanksgiving weekend but understand they will be closed. Best appetizers and Lasagna-looking forward to going back in spring!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely a delightful evening celebrating a family birthday. Food was delicious and service was top notch. We started with the roasted garlic appetizer which I recommend. One of our party had the walleye, which the restaurant is known for, and another had shrimp scampi and the third ordered the seafood pasta. All were excellent.
This is one of my favorite dining spots in Northern Michigan! You cannot go wrong with the walleye preparation of the day! The Luccio Bella Vita is walleye pan fried in a mozzarrella crust. Last nights sauce was roasted garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Decadent! Vitello Marsala is also very good as is the homemade lasagna. We always split the roasted garlic and cambozola appetizer. Sooooo good! Always friendly service! Owners Matt and Kelly know how to do it right!
I am reading the reviews, and think these folks have never been to Italy. Gave this place a second chance, and was disappointed all over again. First it was freezing in the cafeteria style dining room (complete with 1980’s brass railings). Waitstaff have absolutely no personality. Trained to say only a few lines, then stare at you blankly. The menu is not bad, but the food is not Italian. The carpaccio was so heavy on mustard that you could not taste the capers much less the beef. The crab cakes were horrific-canned crab for sure, no seasoning. Couldn’t eat them. The Waleye was good, and green beans bordered on too crisp, but not over cooked. Potatoes so salty we could not eat them. The wine selection is limited, and pricey. And 3% added to the bill for using your credit card for grossly overpriced and inedible food. Can’t tell you how much we regret making the reservation.
The seafood pasta was bland. Tiny scallops, shrimp etc. service was phenomenal! Our waitress made it fun. Don’t blink, you’ll drive right by it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Northern Michigan is wonderful in so many ways. It has the corner on sun, fun, and beautiful scenery. Our only complaint has always been lack of great food. Bella Vita is a standout and definitely one of the best restaurants in the area.We all had seafood dishes and everyone was happy. Nice atmosphere and all of the art is for sale so it makes it fun to check it out. Service is good, not great, but I think anyone who has spent time in the area knows the challenges these restaurants (and all businesses) face in finding such a huge amount of seasonal help. The staff was trying and it was appreciated but don't expect fine dining service to be totally ironed out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Loud, mediocre service, nice dinners overall. Nice variety of choices. Chairs are metal circa 1990s.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Food was good. Service was very good. Price pointe was a little high. I would recommend this place none the less. I had their veal parmigiana and it was done very well. “ complimentary “ side salad could be a bit more generous.
The wait for food to be served was very long. But it was good. The place felt warm. Need to turn on AC
One of the best dining experience I have ever had. The food was great and the service was top notch. Parking was a bit of a problem but that was only because it was so busy. The help was so good we never had to wait for anything, but never felt rushed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Just got done eating there. One of the best meals I have ever had. The food was great and the young lady that waited on us was great. We said that if we come back to boyne city we would 100% stop back at this place.
Best food around. Great service and atmosphere - it is a must try in northern Michigan
I loved that they were helping the school with a fundraiser, the food I had was good but limited due to being for the fundraiser. But since we got a taste, We will definitely go back so I can try other menu items. The service was great too.
The roasted garlic is excellent! A must try!The marsala was good but the meat was a little tough. The butter nut squash soup was not to my tastes. The staff was very welcoming and attentive. I will definitely be back!
I loved that they were helping the school with a fundraiser, the food I had was good but limited due to being for the fundraiser. But since we got a taste, We will definitely go back so I can try other menu items. The service was great too.