HOURS
Monday–Thursday • 11 am–9 pm
Friday • 11 am–10 pm
Saturday • 4 pm–10 pm
Sunday • 4 pm–9 pm
Saturday, December 9 • 12 pm–10 pm
RESERVATIONS
Reserve your table below or call us at 616.222.4600
Holiday Hours
December 24 • 4 pm–8 pm
December 25 • Closed
December 26 • 1 pm–7:30 pm
December 27–28 • 11 am–9 pm
December 29 • 11 am–10 pm
December 30 • 4 pm–10 pm
December 31 • 4 pm–11 pm
January 1–3 • Closed
FOOD FIRST, GUESTS ALWAYS.
At Bistro Bella Vita, we’re driven by passion, servant leadership and most importantly—exceptional dining experiences. We strive to exceed your expectations and captivate senses with creative cuisine, a superior beverage program and memorable experiences.
Give the Gift of Exceptional Cuisine
TODAY ONLY!
30% Off
All online gift card purchases
Shop gift cards in-store and get a $30 bonus card for every $100 spent!
Give the Gift of Exceptional Cuisine
20% Off
All online gift card purchases through December 25!
Shop gift cards in-store and get a $10 bonus card for every $50 spent!
Restaurant Week
Offer available November 3–11
Three Courses for $45
Join us during Restaurant Week for an exceptional, limited-time 3-course pre-fixe menu!
Desserts will be available a la carte.
Modern French & Italian Cuisine
Taste the difference of the highest quality cuisine made from scratch with sustainably sourced ingredients and delivered to your table with exceptional, accommodating, professional service. Delight in everything from homemade pasta, brick-oven pizzas, rotisserie-roasted meats and freshly prepared tiramisu. We also accommodate gluten-free, lactose intolerant, vegetarian and vegan diets.
Superior Beverage
Led by our very own Level III Advanced Sommelier, we invite you to experience Old and New World wines to be enjoyed on their own or expertly paired with your meal. You may also enjoy a rotating list of creative, hand-crafted cocktails.
Reviews & Awards
american Apéro
Our take on Happy Hour
Happy Hour is about much more than food and drink specials—it’s about sharing exceptional food and beverage among friends and good company. Join us every Monday–Friday from 3–5 pm for select food and drink specials.
exceptional private dining experiences
Host your event in one of our four private event spaces
Bistro Bella Vita’s Private Event spaces offer unique private dining experiences—from intimate dinners and meetings to grand celebrations like wedding receptions and company parties.
join our wine club
We invite you to enjoy an ongoing experience, where you receive thoughtfully curated bottles on the 15th of every month that rotate between Old World and New World wines. Monthly selections include a handwritten note for each wine that tells the unique story about the winery, region, tasting notes and includes food pairings so you can fully appreciate the world of wine. Available in two tiers, our Advanced Sommelier will curate a wonderful selection of wines exclusively for you!
TIER 1
Representing the world of wine, our Tier I subscription encompasses some of our favorite offerings meant for the table. We aim to source wines at an exceptional value to our members—at times classic, at times part of fleeting allocations. Our thoughtful selections are often gateways to premier producers and an introduction as to why wine is a vital component of life!
$50/month
TIER 2
As an expansion of our Tier I subscription, we work to provide a distinct wine experience that champions the latest allocation of French and Italian producers from Kermit Lynch or highlights a small release from Snowden Vineyards—one of our favorite producers. We work hardest here to tell our producers’ stories and honor the legacy of vine and glass.
$100/month
our culinary experts
Dan Blanchard
Head Chef
Tristan Walczewski
Beverage Director
Connor Guikema
Bar Manager
WORK WITH US
If you have at least two years of experience, value a “Food First, Guests Always” philosophy and are interested in joining one of the most established restaurant teams in West Michigan, apply online below!
Bonus: We offer a competitive salary and benefits at a reduced cost, including shared medical and generous employee-dining discounts! But more importantly, the Essence team quickly becomes a second family.
