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La Bella Vita, New York, NY

La Bella Vita

4.5
4.5
291 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

New Authentic Italian Restaurant in the heart of Little Italy located on Mulberry Street. A Delightful menu consisting of an array of seafood, meats, pastas.
Intimately designed and wonderful staff.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch & Dinner Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 291 people are saying

La Bella Vita reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Bella Vita captures the heart of Little Italy with its "delicious" traditional Italian fare and "exceptional service." Renowned for its "cozy and charming" atmosphere, diners rave about the "best Italian food" and standout dishes like Alfredo and Chicken Francese. The attentive staff, particularly Ronaldo, add warmth to this memorable dining experience.

291 Reviews
  1. Stefano

    Connecticut2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Been coming here for 7 years and have to admit things aren’t as good as it was when I started going

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  2. Dan

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good service, sat right away. The food was eh. I personally had the veal parm...I've had MUCH better. We were a party of 10, the first table sat for lunch and you could tell they were not ready despite having a reservation.

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  3. Kim

    Anchorage4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked this restaurant based on their menu and reviews from others on Google. It did not disappoint. We were all pleasantly surprised at how delicious and plentiful the plates were. We ordered a variety of dishes: for appetizers-pasta faggoli (with carrots & asparagus), bruschetta, mozzarella sticks/marinara; main courses were Chicken Alfredo 🤤 margarita pizza, eggplant parmigiana 🤤 (best I’ve ever had) & pappardelle Bolognese! Everything was delicious and presented well. The staff was attentive, constantly refilling our drinks and clearing plates. Never a rush to leave. We had a 6:15 reservation but arrived at 5:45. They seated us immediately. Very glad we dined here. Wonderful experience and beyond satisfied all of our palates (ages 9, 37, 41 & 61)

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  4. Francisco Javier

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great environment, thanks for this pleasant stay. I hope to return to NY and visit again the Bella Vita restaurant

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  5. Kate VIP

    St. Louis1 review

    4.0

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was good Italian but there are far better for the prices

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  6. Dan

    San Antonio11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for hosting my family and my brother’s family, a table for 8, attentive service and delicious food.

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  7. David

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very delicious food and very nice, attentive and responsive waitstaff! 100% recommend this place in Little Italy with my eyes closed!

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  8. Cyndi

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service and friendly people. Christmas band coming in made our night. So much fun!!

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  9. Cathye

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The chef’s recommendations were nothing short of perfection! The Pinot Noir paired beautifully, elevating the experience even further. Despite the cozy size of the restaurant, typical of Little Italy, the atmosphere felt open and comfortable.

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  10. Jenn

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The loveliest people and delicious food! Had the most wonderful experience all around

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FAQs

La Bella Vita offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 775-8484.

La Bella Vita is rated 4.5 stars by 291 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for La Bella Vita

163 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10013

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch & Dinner Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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