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Bella Vita Italian Kitchen

★ 4.9 882 reviews

What people say

★★★★★
We were celebrating our daughter’s birthday, and while she had been here before, it was our first time dining here—and we will definitely be back! From the moment we sat down, everything was wonderful. The complimentary bread with garlic oil was absolutely amazing and such a great start to the meal. The salad was delicious, dinner was fantastic, and the portions were very generous. You definitely won’t leave hungry! But what really made the experience stand out was the staff—they were off the chain! Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The owner was constantly walking around, stopping at tables, talking with guests, and genuinely taking the time to get to know people. You can tell he wants to remember his customers and make everyone feel like they belong there. That personal touch makes such a difference. Rocco even took a photo with the birthday girl. The restaurant itself is small but very quaint and comfortable, with a relaxed, casual atmosphere. They offer beer and wine, Coke products, and casual dress is perfectly fine. Great food, large portions, amazing service, and an owner who truly makes you feel welcome. Such a great first experience!
— Gayle McDonald · 3 weeks ago
★★★★★
After seeing numerous 5 star Google reviews about how great Bella Vita Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria was, my husband and I decided to give it a try. From the moment you walk in, you feel truly welcomed by not only the staff, but by the owner Rocco as well. We started off with a complimentary bowl of salad and bread. We then ordered Rocco's Famous Meatball Bowl and also the White Pizza with sausage added on. Both were absolutely delicious! Rocco stopped by to chat with us and to give us a little history about himself and his restaurant. As we were about to pay, he stopped by one more time to offer us each a complimentary Cannoli. We were so full from the amazing dinner, that we had to take the Cannoli along with our leftovers home to eat later. This was truly an enjoyable experience that I would highly recommend!
— Kimberly O'Dowd · 3 months ago
★★★★★
Absolutely incredible experience! This little mom and pop Italian restaurant is a true hidden gem. The food was outstanding, everything tasted fresh, authentic, and made with so much care. You can tell there’s real passion behind every dish. From the moment we walked in, the service was top notch. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and had that cozy, classic Italian charm that makes you want to stay awhile. Also Rocco, the owner, as well as his father were phenomenal. They went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect and made us feel right at home. It’s rare to find that level of hospitality these days at any restaurant you go to. Everything from the service to the food and atmosphere was 10/10. Definitely found my new spot, can’t wait to come back!
— Johnna Mayer · 7 months ago

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Address

501 N Beneva Rd #250, Sarasota, FL 34232, USA

Phone

(941) 365-5555

Website

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Map

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Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

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