Bella Vita is family owned and operated. Owners Henri & Shelley Najem take a hands-on approach to ensure the highest quality service to their customers. Everything from decor and design to the freshest, highest quality food products have been hand-picked by the Najems.
"Love the remodeled patio for outdoor dining in cooler climates. Have only lived in Indianapolis four months but have been to your restaurant for years with friends during visits. Also love the expanded casual menu."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion, kid-friendly
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"Reserved the for Mother's Day through open table because I was told it was a great restaurant. It was very busy and they seated us in good time. We ordered drinks and then the waitress directed us to the buffet as it was buffet only for Mother's Day. Didn't see this anywhere on open table or the restaurant when we entered. The price was 27 per plate and there were six in my party. It was a huge unexpected price and since it was mothersday my other options were very limited. My wife was excited for the treat so no other option but to choke on it and enjoy our time.
To be honest the food on the buffet was really not that good. My oldest daughter insists it is a great restaurant normally and I should try again."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion, kid-friendly
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"All in all this is a great spot for food and wine. Menu changes periodically so it never gets old and it had always been a nice getaway from life. Would highly recommend eating outside if the weather is nice!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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"Hostess told us right up front they were short staffed. Even though we had a reservation it took them 15 min to seat us. The waiter was not attentive to our table during our meal and it took at least 15 min for him to return the tab with my credit card."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, kid-friendly
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"The overall experience was good but our waiter was absolutely stoic! Never had an experience with a server who never cracked a smile or showed any personality whatsoever! He seemed totally disconnected from his job as a waiter on this occasion. Made our birthday celebration a lot less enjoyable than it could have been. Food was good, table wobbly but the manager made it better. Waiter missed instructions on how to split the bill, and it was just 3 of us! I would go again but not accept this waiter as my server for sure."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"The food was delicious, the service was quick, and the staff were very friendly and courteous. The atmosphere was perfect looking out over the water. I really like the idea of an open fire pit in the middle of the outer dinning area. Great place to dine for two, or for a large family outing. We especially enjoyed the menu for "Northside Nights". We will definitley be dinning there again."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 11 for Bella Vita
Overall rating
(Very Good)4/5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Good)3/5
Service
(Outstanding)5/5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)5/5
Noise Level
Energetic
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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"Took advantage of special menu as part of the Northside Nights promotion. Pleasantly surprised by the number of choices, enjoyed the blackened tilapia with risotto; the tilapia was seasoned just right and the risotto was good as well. Dessert was banana pudding, rich and creamy and a nice portion.Service was good, our server was attentive and friendly."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view
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"Everything was great! I had indicated when I made reservations that my family was coming to celebrate my husband's birthday and that was acknowledged and mention by the hostess when we arrived. We were early and had a drink at the bar while we waited. Our bartender was made us feel welcome. All of our dinners were delicious. Our waiter was very efficient. This was our first visit and we will return."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, scenic view
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"The only disappointment was that I had made reservations and there was a 40 minute delay in seating us although we had made reservations. We were seated after folks coming in with no reservation."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, scenic view, hot spot
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"Drinks were creative and good but on the high side and no happy hour pricing. The food I had was tasty but portions are on the small side. Dessert was a sorbet but tasted like regular ice cream. Decent but nothing special. Overall not bad and the location, view and ambiance is pretty good."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2007
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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"The steak and seafood dishes my wife and I ordered were excellent. The jumbo shrimp appetizer was excellent, and the sauce tasted just like famous St. Elmo's horseradish-based sauce. We were so pleased that we will be back soon and often."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, scenic view, hot spot
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"We go to Bella Vita for special occasions. The food and service is top notch. Love the view."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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"We have been Bella Vita fans for a long time. The location on the lake is wonderful and the food is excellent. Shelly is a wonderful Hostess as are the staff. We like the place."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"I wasn't a big fan of the fact we had an 8:00 pm reservation and we weren't seated until 8:35. Also it seemed as if they were understaffed for a busy night such as Valentines Day. It took quite a while to get drinks and appetizer bread. I've always enjoying dining here but I wasn't as impressed as previous visits."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
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"This is a very good restaurant with a view of the water. We always enjoy eating here."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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"I had a reservation at 8:30. We arrived and were told that they were running behind, but we could sit at the bar while waiting for our table. I left my cell phone number with the hostess so she could call me if we didn't hear our name called. 45 minutes later, we still hadn't been seated. I went to the hostess to ask about a table. She said she had forgotten about us. I had no missed calls on my phone. I understand being a little behind on Valentine's Day, but I was very unhappy with being forgotten. When we finally got a table, the food and service was good."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
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"Went on Valentine's Day. Staff tried hard, but they were definitely overbooked or understaffed for the day. We had a party of three, but were squished into a table for two, in the middle of an aisle and right in front of a stairway. Servers were constantly passing our table and bumping our chairs on all sides. I sat in front of the stairway and had to stand up a couple of times to allow employees to bring tables and chairs down from upstairs. Our food was good, but due to either the crowd or understaffing, was very slow. The server was very at tentative and apologetic. We had an early reservation (5:30 pm) and they were out of the "special" desert when we went to order. Have been to this restaurant many times and never this bad a experience"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
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"My husband and I did not have plans for Valentines days, and decided to go out that evening. We checked Open Table for and reservations that were still open for the evening and decided on Bella Vita. We were seated right away and that food was great. I was also please that on such a busy night for eating out that did not cram people in together, like we have had done before on previous Valentines dinners."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"It was Valentine's Day and they massively overbooked. We waited about 45 minutes past our reservation time. And it was apparent, by the crowding, that they had added extra tables. They got our order wrong twice. And attentiveness to our needs at the table was non-existent."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view
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"I absolutely loved the experience we had! We went on a Wednesday the day before Valentine's Day, it was quiet and romantic other than one group being a little loud. The food was so great and I will definitely be coming back!"
Dined on 02/13/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"I went to Bella Vita for my birthday on a Saturday night. This was my second time going, the first being New Year's Eve. I really like the ambiance, even though it's winter time and there isn't much going on outside in the marina!
The food is great, get the bruschetta(sp?) for an appetizer- they put a pretty generous slice of fresh mozzarella on there and bake it before adding the tomato bruschetta mixture. I ordered the scallops off the seafood section of the menu, they melt in your mouth. Everyone I was with had no complaints about what they ordered either.
It was a Saturday night so they seemed a little rushed, which is the only kind of negative thing I have to say about Bella Vita, but it's kind of expected on the weekends."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view
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