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La Vita E Bella
At La Vita E Bella we provide authentic Italian food made with homemade sauces and pasta. We offer many seafood dishes inspired by our Sicilian roots and fresh Seattle offerings. Thin pizzas are baked fresh for our mouthwatering customers. We have a large wine selection and many antipasto platters (appetizers) that are perfect for a quick drink and snack on the go. With a live accordion player, our restaurant has a romantic atmosphere and welcoming environment ideal for locals and tourists alike. Owner Giuseppe Forte strives to offer affordable cuisine that pops with flavor and value. He personally buys the groceries several times a week to insure the best products, allowing prices to remain low and fair for our customers. If you prefer, you can always call 206-441-5322 for an amazing meal TO GO!
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41 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 41 reviews
5 stars
(17)
4 stars
(11)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(21)
- fit for foodies(15)
- romantic(14)
- special occasion(14)
- good for groups(13)
- notable wine list(12)
La Vita E Bella Reviews List
Review 1 for La Vita E Bella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food and good wine. The accordian player was a real treat. Our server worked extremely hard; but, the place was busy and one server wasn't enough. He needed more support."
Dined on 6/09/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for La Vita E Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Overall
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Marcus was our server and he was great! I was celebrating a birthday and he helped make it special
The food was excellent like always and the environment is always personable
Thanks! see you again soon
Magalie LaFont"
Magalie LaFont"
Dined on 6/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for La Vita E Bella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was great and the service was good. We had our son with us and he was served his pizza while we had our appetizers. Even though there was a large group of Prom kids in the restaurant as well as other patrons, we were served our dishes in a timely manner. If you like calamari, they have an excellent chilled squid with pesto appetizer that was a very delicious start to any meal."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 4 for La Vita E Bella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Quaint, Good Food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My husband & I have been here twice. It's a relaxed atmosphere with good food."
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 5 for La Vita E Bella
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"They were offering 8 different specials the night we were there. My girlfriend and I both ordered one of the specials and then we shared another special as an appetizer. All dishes were presented well and tasted great. Servers were overwhelmed and slow at times."
Dined on 5/26/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 6 for La Vita E Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"a great neighborhood Italian restaurant. Food and service always excellent. It is a favorite."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 7 for La Vita E Bella
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Bad Service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was good but service was terrible. Felt very rushed. Salad had just arrived and they then delivered our main course. Staff was abrupt and ignored us for most of our meal. Asked for extra bread that was never delivered. Asked for wine list to order with dinner and no one ever took the wine order. Too bad because food was well prepared but overall experience was bad."
Dined on 5/18/2013
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Review 8 for La Vita E Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Romantic atmosphere and great food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food, great prices, romantic atmosphere, very neighbourhood-cosy. The waiter and chef were amazing, really knowledgeable and accommodating! All in all, a great place."
Dined on 4/28/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 9 for La Vita E Bella
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Service Drops Off
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've been here several times in the past and never had a problem with the service. My latest outing to celebrate an anniversary with my partner saw poor service after our food was delivered. We were not sufficiently checked on and had to wait extended lengths of time for both ordering dessert and getting our check. The server was too busy chatting with a person sitting at the bar. There was only one other occupied table in our section and I witnessed them having to go up to the bar and ask for their check too.
Otherwise the wine selection is good and the food is pretty amazing. I'm vegetarian and don't have problems finding delicious entrees."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2013
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Review 10 for La Vita E Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Authentic Italian staff. Very
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Authentic Italian staff. Very attentive, excellent service. Engaging, courteous, and definitely give you the feeling they are glad you are there. Loved it!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for La Vita E Bella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It's a cozy, romantic restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It's a cozy, romantic restaurant with funky decor and talented, bewhiskered accordion player adding to the ambience. Our group of four went there for our post-wedding dinner. We recommend this restaurant!"
Dined on 04/15/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 12 for La Vita E Bella
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Disappointed
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I would probably recommend the Pizza . A few of the pasta dishes in our group were good..Salads were good. The fish and tenderloin were sub par. Prices were not sub par. Too many other places in Seattle with fresher, well prepared food. Wait staff was great and friendly."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 13 for La Vita E Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Was the favorite restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Was the favorite restaurant for our co-worker who was leaving. Now its one of the favorite for the rest of the team!"
Dined on 03/27/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 14 for La Vita E Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I came here for my birthday
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I came here for my birthday with a large group of friends, none of whom arrived at the same time. The staff was very accommodating, even when an extra person showed up and some of my friends were a little more than fashionably late. They were also very friendly. When the food came out, no one talked except to say "Mmmmmm". There was even a live accordion player who accompanied the staff as they sang happy birthday to me. The tiramisu was like nothing I've ever tasted - light, creamy, and cool. Best tiramisu I've had! You will not be disappointed with this restaurant."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for La Vita E Bella
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Very downmarket place. Out
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very downmarket place. Out of food of all sorts, what was available not very good. Embarassing place to take client."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2006
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Review 16 for La Vita E Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This place was delicious!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This place was delicious! The food tasted super authentic, and it was very reasonably priced I believe also! The forty dollar groupon i got got an appetizer, two solid meals, and dessert! And we didn't even use all of it. This was was delicious!"
Dined on 03/21/2013
2013
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Review 17 for La Vita E Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We LOVE La Vita E Bella! Our
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We LOVE La Vita E Bella! Our favorite little Italian restaurant in Belltown. Service is personable and helpful. A romantic setting. A true Belltown Itialian Gem!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for La Vita E Bella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Gary
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was really good, but the service was terrible. Had a reservation but still had to wait 15 minutes for a table. Clearly they didn't have enough people working for how busy it was. It took almost 30 minutes to have our order taken and the waiter was running around like a chicken with his head cut off. Had to ask for everything. Then it took another 10 minutes to get the check. We just wanted to get out of there, felt held hostage. Terribly disorganized place."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for La Vita E Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Just Like Being in Italy
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We love La Vita E Bella! We had a 3 hour lovely dinner with our best friends on Friday night. Roberto our waiter treated us incredibly, food was outstanding, service impeccable, wine was terrific. We had an enchanting evening - mostly because of Roberto! This is our new favorite restaurant. We have been to Italy - we were transported back to Capri for a night! Truly an authentic Italian dining experience."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 20 for La Vita E Bella
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We always enjoy this lively
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We always enjoy this lively little place. unfortunately we were sitting right in front of the music, which was great, but it was hard to have a conversation, We should have asked for a different seat. We had the regular Lasagna and for as many times as we have had it, we all agreed that it dd not taste like the same recipe we had had before. Something has changed becuse it was very bland."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2011
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 21 for La Vita E Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"What a Find. Food was outstanding. Casual chic vibe. Was there sat night during busy time- service was a tad slow- but will return in a minute."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2008
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Review 22 for La Vita E Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fit for locals and Seattle visitors
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Rather small but charming. Loved the accordian player. The owner himself was in the neighborhood, saw that it was busy, so jumped right in to wait on tables. Wouldn't hesitate to go again, maybe on a weeknight when not so busy?"
Dined on 02/17/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view
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Review 23 for La Vita E Bella
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
They did not acknowledge that
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"They did not acknowledge that we had a reservation at all. We were in line and waiting with all those that had appeared at the door!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for La Vita E Bella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
V-Day fun
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was a nice experience, rather crowded but what can you expect on Valentine's Day? The food was very good and the ambiance is nice. Service was a bit slow, but I won't knock them much since it was a busy Valentine's Day night. I'd definitely go back."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 25 for La Vita E Bella
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great place, great food (the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great place, great food (the appetizers were the best part), but looks like they could hire at least one more folk to help on the front desk.
It was a busy day though (Valentine's), so it was not a normal day for them Im sure."
It was a busy day though (Valentine's), so it was not a normal day for them Im sure."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 26 for La Vita E Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This restaurante is amazing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This restaurante is amazing love the Italian feel the service is amazing."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 27 for La Vita E Bella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My wife and I really enjoyed
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My wife and I really enjoyed the friendly service and warm atmosphere. One of the owners personally waited on us and was very personable. The Pasta Putanesca was just like we remembered from our time in Italy. This was our first visit but definitely will not be our last."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2010
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for La Vita E Bella
Based on the average of (14) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
1 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate