Possibly the best pasta i have ever had. The guy serving us was really nice and explained where the cheese came from and how it was made. the price was also reasonable. read more

Bella Vista is a wonderful addition to Fruit Cove! We had the chicken francese, spaghetti and meatballs, and the signature cacio e pepe prepared tableside in the cheese wheel--everything was absolutely delicious. The chicken was tender, the lemon sauce was perfectly balanced, and the pasta dishes tasted fresh and homemade. The service was attentive, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and you can really tell this is a family-owned restaurant that takes pride in its food and hospitality. The tableside cacio e pepe was such a fun experience and easily a standout dish. We're already looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu! read more

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Service: Kenny is now the measuring stick for all of Clay , Duval and St Johns The food is amazing as well read more

The food was spectacular!! One of the most authentic Italian restaurants I have found in Jacksonville (everyone working there is Italian). They were having a cooking class from Diana in the outdoor area while we were there for dinner. The only unfortunate thing was the horrendous service. Our guy got upset that I didn't know what my kids wanted to order and didn't come back for 15 minutes. I saw him take the order of two large groups who came in after us and ignored me multiple times when I was trying to get his attention to order. Luckily the delicious food made up for the bad service. The risotto was cooked perfectly and was so cheesy and delicious. The meatballs with the spaghetti were slightly dry but good flavor. We would return but hopefully will get a different server. read more

Honestly one of the best Italian spots in Jax! Came here on a Friday evening and this place was packed! Cannot cannot cannot go wrong with the Cacio Pepe, mixed in the cheese wheel. So delicious and flavorful. Pair it with a fried chicken cutlet and this is money. Highly highly recommend! read more

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Very simple. Having lived in Italy for two years cook Italian cuisine this is by far the best in NE Florida. Rest? Are mediocre. The cuisine ambience. Staff are excellent. Actually been there twice. To make sure they are authentic. They reminded us of an Italian restaurant in Rome near the Vatican. Don't waste your time elsewhere read more

Went to Bella Vista a few weeks ago and it did not disappoint! I had the vodka pasta, pizza and ravioli! Service and quick and my waiter was attentive. The food was great!!! The ambiance was cozy and classy. Will definitely return to Bella Vista the next time I am craving classic Italian food. read more

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One of my sons and his family took me and his wife here for a Mother's Day dinner. I had wanted to try Bella Vista since I moved near it three years ago and many friends have recommended it. We were not disappointed! Everything was wonderful from prompt and caring service, many thanks to Ms. Christine!, to a chef bringing my onion-free (allergy) food to the table. Other staff members also stopped by to ask how everything was, and that shows how involved all the staff is in making sure patrons are well-served. Combined with great food and attractive decor, it was a lovely outing! We had a variety of entrées. Two grandchildren split a pizza and a large salad. My daughter-in-law had the Eggplant Tower and another grandchild had a pasta dish. My son had the cheese wheel and pasta. I had a delicious short rib ravioli dish with a creamy mushroom sauce and a side of mixed veggies. I whole-heartedly recommend Bella Vista for family or guests to enjoy! read more

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We've eaten here before and loved the food, so chose them for a graduation party. Cannot say enough about the whole experience. Communication was very prompt and every detail was covered. We ordered what we thought was way too much food (not because they told us to, just so we had leftovers). Well, it was so delicious that we had a lot less than we anticipated. The chicken dishes had cutlets cut into reasonable sizes. The lasagna was cheesy and meaty. And the cacio de Pepe was creamy even hours after we picked it up. They offered free stands to use if we needed them. Bonus, the prices were reasonable. read more

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My husband and I were visiting family from West Virginia and celebrating the purchase of a new home with them and their friends! 15 of us total! First let me comment on our server Kenny! This man was very helpful, kind, fun and so patient with the kids! The recommendations I received were amazing! Secondly the restaurant was very nice and clean, and everyone was very friendly! Now on to the food!! I had chicken parmesan and it was the best I've ever had! Delicious! My husband had chicken Parmesan with spicy rigatoni and he loved it! I didn't hear one complaint from anyone including the kids! My dessert choice almond cake, was amazing! We visit Jacksonville 3 times a year and I can say we will DEFINITELY be back ! Cant wait for the beach location to open! Thanks for an awesome dining experience!! read more

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Great food!!!!!great service!!!! Nice clean place ... nice local place in fruit cove...... would highly recommend

The food and atmosphere here is amazing, the cheese wheel is amazing and the cannoli's are fresh and amazing

Saw this on Facebook a few weeks ago so I put it on my list for places to try. I'm so glad I did! I felt like I stepped in Italy for a moment. The chef was speaking Italian so I knew it would be authentic. The Cacho and Pepe tableside was just like Home. The vodka sauce, although it was good, was a little lacking in quantity in the pasta was a little dry. I'm sure I could've said something to get extra sauce, but we were limited of time. I can't wait to try the outdoor seating with heaters as it's a little chilly, but we'll definitely be back later this week to try other menu items. It's a little pricey for a dish of pasta. They have Aqua panna so you know it's legitimate read more

Love Belle Vista! It's a whole Authentic Experience coming here, "heya what can I gettcha " kinda place lol It's decorated beautifully, food is very tasty, servers are happy and helpful. Only docked a star cause we got a pork chop dish and it was so over cooked and under seasoned it was terrible but I mean we should have got a pasta dish, forgettaboutit lol read more

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The staff here is always so nice! I do wish they were open for lunch more days (and had a lunch-portion sized menu.) But the food is great and I always enjoy my meal. read more

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After making this our go to take out for large events at the house we finally made it to eat inside. The eggplant tower was fun and tasty my wife had the chicken parm and it was also very good Service was on point and the wine and beer list was very adequate. The main room was typical of a strip mall location but the backup room seemed nicer. We will be back !! read more

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If you want everything for a celebration to be perfect this is your place. Party of 10 celebrating a friend's birthday was fantastic thanks to Bella Vista. We chose their outdoor patio for our celebration. Now don't fret sitting outdoors here. It's a covered space so you won't get wet and if it's cold out no problem you don't freeze because they have tons of heaters. This is one of the few places that I will sit outside no matter what the weather. (They also have a private room next-door for a larger party ). Our group of 10 decided on one of the price fixed dinners. We chose the Almafi dinner. You get so much food & a taste of everything including my favorite here the eggplant rollatini. This dinner gives you several appetizers including an antipasto, pizza, fried calamari. Then you get two pastas including their famous Cico de Pepe (made in the cheese wheel Tableside) & pasta bolognese. Then you get choices of mains. We chose the shrimp oreganata ( so delicious) and chicken Valdostana, which is fried breaded chicken cutlet with a salad on top of arugula, tomatoes, shaved cheese. It is so good here. You also get their delicious desserts. The family dinner is also great for groups because it's a set price and you don't have to worry about splitting the bill fairly. People tell me all the time to try this or that other Italian restaurants but why should I be disappointed? No thanks I'll stick to a place I know the Italian food is outstanding. read more

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Good evening we were a party of eight and as we just sat down at Bella Vista in fruit Cove, someone at an adjacent table, passed out and fell. Ambulances were called, but the attentiveness of the employees to help this lady & clear out a section to give her privacy was amazing. They moved us to the other dining area and gave this lady privacy as she got help. the rest of the evening our experience was amazing and we heard that the lady was fine. Our waiter Fabio was attentive, witty and kept us laughing all night long. His service to our table was professional. We started with bread that was crunchy and made you feel like you were in Italy, dipping it in oil with balsamic vinegar. The table enjoyed fried calamari baked clams and salad. When the entrées came one looked better than the other, the chicken Parm was enough for three people. The porkchop Valdosta was butterflied breaded and came with cubed potatoes. I ordered the eggplant roll a teeny appetizer from my entrée. I knew better that the dinner serving would've been too big. We ended the evening with a round of lemon cello on the house. We cleansed our pallets before ordering cappuccinos. and affogato.. which is vanilla gelato with hot espresso poured over it. Note here they added chocolate syrup in the cup to add extra panache.. This is our go to place when we have friends in town. They treat you like family and never rush you. read more

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Absolutely delicious fresh authentic food and excellent service!! I've been wanting to come here for so long and was not disappointed!! The eggplant appetizer was one of my favorite things!!! Super fresh and delicious! Love love loved the special we got! Can't remember the name but it was a spicy vodka sauce penne with chicken cutlet topped with mozzarella! The cacio de pepe was also a treat!! read more

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Yummmmyyy new favorite italian place. Complimentary bread fresh and toasty. Everything is seasoned really well! We had a special i think. Penne with spicy vodka sauce and chicken parm. My favorite. It definitely outshone the cacio e pepe. Best flavors. The experience of the pepe was fun though. Great service a jolly gentleman. We enjoyed sitting by the heaters outside on a chilly evening. read more

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Fantastic home cooking Italian! The staff is super attentive. Very generous portions of delicious Italian favorites. I didn't take a photo, but the pistachio ricotta cake was excellent!Can't wait for them to open their new location in jacksonville beach. read more

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First off, this place reminds me of being up in Philly at an Italian spot. The folks running the place treated the customers like family. We had a great time! Everything we ordered was delicious and the portion sizes were big. Crispy outside arancini with a creamy rice filling. I really enjoyed the pappardelle bolognese. Lots of specials to choose from so we'll keep coming back to try it all. read more

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This is a great spot with amazing service!! Everything we have ever gotten here has tasted amazing. Chicken piccata comes in such a large portion!! The chicken bruschetta is so interesting because I've never had something like it at another Italian place, a good size breaded chicken with fresh tomato on top! Delicious. read more

Delicious food. Friendly customer service. Nice decor. My friend and I went here for dinner last month and enjoyed our experience. We took note of the beautiful wall painting and were greeted by a couple waiters. We each ordered pasta. She got the cacio e pepe and I can't remember the name of the dish I got. With the cacio e pepe, they prepare it in a wheel of cheese in front of you. Mine didn't require that. We loved loved loved our dishes. After that, we split a lemon cake. That was also amazing. What made our experience here even greater was the customer service! I think our waiter's name is Gary. He was outstanding! Friendly, professional, patient, and helpful! We were in town for only a weekend, but if I'm ever in the area again, I'd go back to this place. read more

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Bella Vista delivers an incredible dining experience from start to finish. The ambiance is beautifully designed, clean, and inviting, but the food is the real star. You absolutely cannot miss the Signature Cacio e Pepe! Having it tossed tableside in the giant imported cheese wheel makes for a fantastic experience, and the flavor is unmatched. The classic dishes like the Pappardelle Bolognese and Eggplant Parmigiana are executed flawlessly with high-quality, fresh ingredients. Service was attentive, warm, and highly professional. It's easily one of the best Italian spots in the area. read more

This spot is as authentic as you can get here in JAX. We came here for a good friend's birthday. They did a fixed menu for the party. So the appetizers came out, then pizza, then main dishes, and then dessert and coffee. There was so much food and they were all delicious. It was a busy night too so the staff did their best to accommodate and serve us. I loved the cacio de pepe pasta that they put in the cheese wheel right in front of you. The eggplant parm and salmon was amazing. I had a great experience with their fixed menu for parties. It was a little tight for about 15-20 people but it worked. read more

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Prompt friendly service and a feeling that everyone in the place is family. Great local Italian restaurant with a nice menu and wine list. Portions are extra large for the price. The desserts are excellent, not made on premise but locally obtained. read more

Bella Vista is a hidden gem with a new location at the beach. The food is fresh, delicious and made from the heart! Being Italian, its hard for us to find a really good Italian restaurant but Bella Vista makes me feel right at home. The staff is extremely attentive with prompt service! We like sitting in the small bar but quaint section where our favorite guy, Frank, usually works. He's Italian from NY so we get along perfectly! Super nice person. Great food, drinks and service. A must try restaurant. Mangia! :) read more

What an experience we had tonight! Bella Vista is superb with their cuisine and atmosphere and hospitality. Truly top notch service. Love everything about Bella Vista, I am always transported as when I step through the doors of Bella vista. Annette's drinks were phenomenal! read more

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This place is less than 5 minutes from my house. Its a family owned restaurant that recently bought the place next door and expanded their restaurant. They also have a full bar I believe. We have been here multiple times for dinner and never a let down. I ordered their Christmas dinner meal which was a whole tray of rigatoni bolognese and chicken Parm, a half a tray of eggplant rollatini, a whole tray of salad, assorted desserts, and bread everything was delicious. One of my favorite things is their fried zucchini - if you have not tried it yet, get it next time, you wont regret it. read more

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We love this addition to our community. Food and service are both excellent. Cacio e pepe is a must try for the experience (daughter's favorite). Highly recommend this very authentic family restaurant! read more

Bella Vista - Fruit Cove - Italian Near Me - Fruit Cove, Florida

Ate at Bella Vista last week and as always the food was delicious, well presented and plentiful. Place was crowded as usual but noise level allowed conversation. Enjoy how the owner goes around to all tables to ensure great service and food satisfaction. Prices are a value and enough to bring some home. Real Italians cooking delicious food. read more

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Stopped by at Bella vista for dinner last night and we had such a good meal. The star of this place is service, everyone is super happy and helpful. They all seem to work well together despite being a busy for day night. We had the Veal parm and the portion was enormous, I had the baked clams and they were super tasty. Also tried the penne a la vodka and grilled pork chop. Everything was very good and we can't wait to go back for more, hopefully next time enjoy their patio, I did not realize they had expanded it and looks amazing, super cute with nice lights! read more

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Was not good at all better Italian restaurant in Jacksonville The bread was like sponge the service was less than average read more

Outstanding service, Jessica is the best. This is one of our best go to places , Our last visit, the service was great as usual, but we were disappointed with the quality of the chicken Francese. This was a celebration with friends, and we did not want to send it back, but it was not the best we had ever had there. read more

The food is fantastic! . Incredibly nice staff who clearly love what they do!! Can't wait to go back!

Wonderful experience on all accounts - service, food, ambiance. From pizza, tiramisu, to bread and caprese salad, everything was fabulous.

We had an amazing dinner last night here at Bella Vista! First, I'm gonna talk about the restaurant itself, real tablecloth with real cloth napkins, and an atmosphere that made you feel like you were back in New York! Our waiter added to that as he was from Brooklyn and had the strong accent. He was phenomenal with his attention to detail, knowledge of the menu, and humor. Moreover, when he sang happy birthday to the people at the table next to us, he had the most amazing tenor voice I have heard exclamation you can tell this gentleman loves his job! My friend had the chicken Francesca which she allowed me to sample and I will tell you was the best I have ever had. It had the perfect amount of lemon flavoring with the fresh parsley. The piece was humongous in size. I had the chicken Parmesan, which I will say again was phenomenal. The chicken was cooked to perfection and again a large portion. Both of us had the assorted vegetables which was cooked again to perfection. The vegetables were crisp, and it had a great hint of garlic. Not overpowering, but the garlic flavoring added to the vegetables. Overall, this place is worth the drive! Among the ambience, customer service and food quality it was worth every penny. read more

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Brought my mom here for mothers day. We Loved the authentic feel of this restaurant and the food was good and nice portions. read more

Bella Vista - Fruit Cove - Italian Near Me - Fruit Cove, Florida

If you haven't tried Bella Vista's authentic Italian cuisine yet, what are you waiting for?!?!?! I had the pleasure of visiting during their Happy Hour time. To my delightful surprise, I had the luxury of enjoying a non alcoholic "Peroni" brand beer while sitting at the comfy and cool bar area. One of my ultimate favorites since I don't drink alcohol and love the NA options restaurants have when available. I ordered a freshly and delicious calamari appetizer. It was the best I've had since moving to Florida anywhere. A nice complimentary basket of fresh bread was served on the side. I also ordered the risotto with scallops as my dinner entree. An amazingly tasty tiramisu for dessert sealed the deal and topped off a great meal. Shoutout to the entire staff, management and owners for providing a comfortable, enjoyable and wonderful dining experience. Ci rivedremo presto. read more