At the heart of Orleans, La Bella Vita Kitchen and Bar welcomes guests with a vibrant atmosphere and the promise of culinary bliss. This 2020 brainchild brings together the best of Italian, American, and Seafood favorites in one delightful location. Step through the doors to experience a fusion of flavors and a lively ambiance, making every visit unforgettable.
Italian-inspired dishes & locally sourced seafood offered in a simple venue with a covered terrace.
Victoria Choma
This was our second time having dinner here. We made a reservation in advance as it gets busy, even on a Wednesday.
Our waitress, Joy, was very attentive and checked back often to make sure everything was to our liking.
We started with the fried calamari which were good but could have opted for a little more sauce. My spouse has the chicken picatta which was rather disappointing. It was barely a chicken breast sliced in half. The sauce was light and lacked flavor. The pasta that came with the dish was plentiful, but again, light on sauce and flavor.
I ordered the orange ginger salmon special. The salmon was delicious with the orange ginger sauce. The side of broccolini and roasted red potatoes ( opted for rather than garlic mashed) lacked flavor.
We declined ordering a dessert as we didn’t see our favorites on the menu.
The bar area was very busy but not noisy and the restaurant filled up quickly. The service itself was wonderful.
… moreStella Zhang
A very charming little restaurant—we came here for dinner. Even though it was past 8 PM, the place was still full, and we waited about 10 minutes for a table.
The white sauce here is excellent. We had the Alfredo with risotto, which was rich and satisfying. We also ordered a Classic Pizza, which was delicious fresh out of the oven, with a wonderfully crispy crust. It did start to feel a bit salty after it cooled down, though.
The tiramisu was served with some Nutella and chocolate sauce, giving it a unique twist.
… morePenelope Rich
My husband are local and go to Bella Vitas almost every Friday night. The atmosphere is fun! The waitress/waiters are awesome! Missy, the manager, is the best Tonight I had the cod with risotto and my husband had the fettuccine with chicken. Sooo good!!!! They also have a full bar with great drinks !
… moreJE LA
As a Cape Codder, I try out restaurants I haven’t been to yet. This little restaurant with a lovely outdoor area is a treat. The Summer Primavera plate is full of flavor, and the staff is inviting and welcoming. A shout out to Michael, who is well versed in the recommendation that was suited to my palette. He was attentive and has a great smile. I was impressed by the GM Missy, who took the time to check on me to see if I was enjoying my meal, and to chat.
… moreCharles Baldwin
This is a solid restaurant with consistent good food. On Thursday nights they offer deals for couples, 2 apps and 2 entries. It was really good and portions were big enough to bring home some. We had our favorite fried calamari as 1 app. Salmon and shrimp scampi as meals. It fills up so reservations recommended. Open all year.
… moreCherilyn
Every time we go here the food is amazing and the staff is great. I had the espresso martini and we split some apps with friends. The Brussels sprouts app was so good, we also split a Cesar salad and the cheesy garlic bread. I highly recommend this restaurant, you won’t regret it. The only disappointing thing was that we had plans so we couldn’t stay for dinner- the twin Marsala Tornedoes were calling my name!
… moreEmma
Definitely a must visit place while on the cape! We made reservations and arrived about 45 minutes early. They were able to accommodate us quickly and seat us on the porch upon request. The porch was beautiful. Our server, Ashley, was friendly, knowledgeable, and very enthusiastic about the offerings. The bartender’s drinks were far superior to the versions of the same drinks we’ve tried to make at home. The food was fresh and delicious, and portions were generous. Every staff member we interacted with was warm and welcoming.
… moreMark Taylor
Our Air BnB host suggested this place so we decided to give it a try. It was a great suggestion. We went Wednesday night around 7 and we were able to get seated outside in about 10 minutes. We got the cheese bread appetizer which was good but not worth 10$. We got a margarita pizza a bbq chicken pizza and a garden pizza. They were all good. We also got the summer prima Vera and it was good. I don’t understand why no one refills your cokes but that was the case here as well. The place has good food and they brought it pretty quickly.
… moreLiL
Excellent from start to finish! Was looking for a great dining experience for our anniversary on the Cape and it was last minute! Soon we mentioned it was our anniversary, the maitre D arranged for a table for us even when it was booked solid. We’re greeted with a nice surprise and the dining experience was fantastic and made our day very special. Can’t say enough good things about. Food is also to die for.
… moreTimothy K
Along the cape there’s a plethora of greasy fried seafood and fries, so finding this place was a breath of fresh air -literally.
Ambiance, service and overall experience was on point. Appetizers and pasta were killer, especially the arancini (which were moist, flavourful and a fair portion size). I think if this place served up authentic Neapolitan pizzas with a light airy crust and a thin dough, instead of this American-Italian hybrid, this place could easily wear the crown of a 5 star joint.
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