I guess this place works differently with their booking process. The place was fine, food was good, service was a little low. It might be because Christmas time, and places are packed. We did have reservations, and in retrospect I understand that their online booking system is making them probably lots of trouble. Way too many double bookings on the same hour, we waited 30 minutes outside even though we had reservations (with 3 more groups of people).
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3

Really kind waiters and staff! One employee even came over and quickly fixed our wobbly table! The mozzarella sticks were good and the marina sauce that accompanied them was even more delicious! I got a pasta with pancetta, mushrooms, onions, and tomatoes and it was amazing. Atmosphere is a vibe! Highly recommend.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Mozzarella Sticks

Completely recommend this place! The food was delicious, they had good portions and reasonably priced! I recommend the fried calamari, Caesar salad, and the pizzas! The servicer were polite and friendly! The place itself, had a great atmosphere and the music couldn’t have been better!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Absolutely

This place is just magical! From the lovely, quaint and romantic interior and the beautifully classy exterior! The food was 10/10. I felt very welcomed here and was shown such courteousness and politeness. I will always remember this place! Such lovely people!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$100+
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Lasagna, Chicken Parmigiana

This was our anniversary meal, and we couldn’t have picked a more perfect restaurant. Our waiter, Ronoldo, was extra attentive, and made sure our experience was a 10/10. The food was delicious, and came out quickly. I would come back to this restaurant anytime.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Spaghettis and Meatballs

So many options to choose from in little Italy, but so glad we landed here. Ordered the antipasto, cannoli and some drinks. The service team, especially Renaldo, was exceptionally friendly and helpful. We ate outside in Nov and the heater and shelter made it feel like we were inside. Will visit again.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Such a great spot, we came in to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday and the experience was wonderful. The ambiance is inviting and familiar, the staff is helpful and the food is fantastic. Highly recommend the Scampi!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Mozzarella Sticks

Service was AMAZING! The hostess sat us down very quickly with so much kindness after another restaurant rejected us. All the boys coming in and out were also so nice too. The food was DELICIOUS. I will definitely be coming back for the food and the service.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

This little cute place is amazing ! The Alfredo fettuccine chicken pasta was so darn good! And if you get the pepperoni pizza with it, it’s just right in flavor and fulfilling meal. People were kind.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pepperoni Pizza

We came here last night for our Anniversary and everyone/everything was amazing. The food was delicious and the service and people wonderful. The place wasn’t big but it didn’t matter the atmosphere was great. We highly recommend and will definitely be back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

The service here was great. We were always attended to and they had several options for food. We went during the San Gennaro festival and it was so nice to experience the band playing outside while we dined.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

20231003 - Handy location right in the heart of Little Italy Wait staff amicable and friendly Food good The simple Olio aglio spaghetti really one of the best I've tried The lobster seafood pasta on special pretty decent and acceptable at $90 Had a pleasant enjoyable evening there
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

Amazingly extraordinary experience. The service was great, tha atmosphere exceptional and the food world class. If you are in the neighborhood make it a point to enjoy this outstanding restaurant. We wnjoyed the lobster fra diavolo and was heavenly. My wife had the risotto and could not say enough good things. Awesome place. More

During a chaotic day out, we were fortunate enough to be greeted by a young gentleman, showing us a menu before we could even decide where to eat. At that moment, he was just what we needed. When we received our food, we were extremely pleased beyond words. The staff was on top of it as well! Will be coming back. More

The food was delicious and so was the service. We ate outdoors and they have heating lamps. We had the pizza and penne a la vodka with chicken. Yummy!!!! Oh the sangria is very good as well. We will be back!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

The food was amazing!! The best place to eat in little Italy, service 5 stars, definitely we’ll comeback.I ate linguini frutti di mare it was so delicious
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Our 3rd day in New York, we ate very well, but in this restaurant it was the best food, and the best service so far. Very happy to have come to La Bella Vita at Little Italy. Highly recommended
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Wonderful lunch with friends while visiting the area. The service was great and the food was amazing! Try it, you won’t regret it. The sangria was fantastic too!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

First trip to NY. Touring pizza places and found this gem. Staff was incredibly friendly. I had the diavola pizza and would rate this 10/10. I’ve had joes and NY sals, but this is legit Italian pizza and is incredible. It blows the commercialized places away. More

Bella Vita is located next to about 30 other Italian restaurants that are probably also quite good, and I only ended up here because my friends had come here before and said it was good. It was very easy to get a seat on a Friday evening,

This beautiful Italian restaurant off Mulberry st in NYC, has some of the best Gnocchi I have had. The sauce had so much flavor and love cooked in. While this restaurant might be in the middle of the bustling city, they seem to have kept

There are a million restaurants in little Italy, but THIS IS THE BEST. The food is HOT, authentic, and delicious. The ambiance is wonderful. We sat outside. But Brandon the host is top notch. Totally recommend the linguini frutti de la

Partner and I went for lunch and everything was perfect. We were seated very quickly, the service was top notch from the servers and the food was to die for. I ordered the chicken marsala and oh my goodness it was so good. My partner

I love this place I have been here a couple of times! The service is amazing!! Ronald is amazing at his job and so kind !! My baby boy loved grilled chicken from here as well.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

the food and the service were AMAZING! i’m glad we choose this place between all the options from Little Italy. the food is delicious and the hostess Marjorie is the vibe, her happiness will make your day better. More

Restaurant is very very very TINY. There is barely elbow room. They only offer wine and select beer. There is no liquor/cocktails. The penne alla vodka tastes like velveeta. 3/10
Price per person
$20–30

We had the carbonara, chicken Parmesan and Alfredo and it was all great! We eat here every time we visit the city! The cannolis are so good too!! Go! You won’t be disappointed!! More

The staff was awesome. The food was done very fast and tasted amazing. Definitely, coming back when I am back in New York next year. Amazing job, La Bella Vita! More

We had the BEST food here! We quite literally licked our plates cleaned after. Pictured is the Fettuccine Alfredo but we got a few other dishes too. More

The food was amazing. I got the veal Marsala and it was so fresh! 10/10 would come again!
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