Fantastic Italian restaurant, family owned and run. I'm 100% Italian and I wouldn't say this if my mother was still alive, but they are as good as her! read more

Came here on a Saturday night and was seated quickly. Seems like a local spot and great spot to celebrate. Lots of different pasta options and lots of meat options as well. The bread was the best thing I ate. Very fluffy and buttery!! Caesar salad was pretty standard. I liked the risotto, large portion but was not impressed by the chicken, was chewy and bland. read more

Bella Vista - SM Caesar Salad with bread roll - Italian Near Me - Lago Vista, Texas

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Food - 4 Stars Service - 5 Stars Atmosphere - 4 Stars Great neighborhood restaurant with good food, great service, and a nice vibe. Typical Italian fare, and great garlic knots! Decent wine selection, and reasonably priced. read more

Adding the pizza take out menu. Great food!!! Get a pepperoni and jalapeno pizza! Adding the pizza take out menu. Great food!!! Get a pepperoni and jalapeno pizza! Adding the pizza take out menu. Great food!!! Get a pepperoni and jalapeno pizza! read more

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Fantastic owners and fantastic food. They are the old owners from Salerno and moved to Lago Vista. Totally worth the drive out

Absolutely amazing,intimate,classic Italian family restaurant experience. I had the butterfly Pork Chop with roasted veggies. It is unbelievable. Do yourself a favor and try this place. read more

First time customer - ordered take out pizza - pizza flavor was good (3 different pizzas) - crust not as crispy as we like so next time we'll order "crispy crust" - nice to have a decent option for pizza in the Lago/Jonestown area!! read more

Great place, awesome food, terrific atmosphere, helpful staff, calm clean nice inside. i highly recommend this place and as good as anything at the Domain read more

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We've been ordering their pizza and it's soooooo good. Best in the area! Mozzarella sticks are yummy too

I've dined here several times and have always enjoyed the food. Today we ordered pizza to go, and it was just as delicious! Definitely recommend--will be back again! read more

Absolutely hands down a wonderful place for a nice dinner that is served with care. Food comes out hot and full of flavor. I am so glad that there is a wonderful place to take friends and family when they come to visit us in Lago. Can I mention that the service is spot on wonderful? Sophia is our favorite waitress out in the restaurant world. She is engaging, always on time, never rushed us and always remembers us. I can't say enough. Just go. You won't regret it. read more

They have the best Chicken Parmigiana I have ever had in my entire 73 years of life. I'm sure all their dishes are good, but I can't go there without getting the Chicken Parmigiana. Service is 5 star along with the atmosphere. And NO, no one asked me to write this review. Go and see and taste for yourself. I can promise you won't be disappointed. And prices are also great for the fine food served here. read more

I'm shocked this place has high reviews. Seems like it should be on an episode of kitchen nightmares. The food is terrible. Everything tastes canned or frozen. Ordered the lasagna which was different temperatures throughout and the cheese tastes artificial. Clearly frozen then put in the microwave. Also ordered the spaghetti with meat sauce which tasted like tin from a can. Bruschetta was also super weird. Hot artichokes, an unusual amount of onions, capers, and capers. Lastly the Caesar salad was so bland. The whole meal took 20 minutes likely because nothing was actually cooked. read more

Bella Vista - Italian Near Me - Lago Vista, Texas

We had a delightful casual mid-week dinner recently at Bella Vista. I am not a big wine drinker but they had a selection on the wine list that I just had to try. I was certainly glad that I did! It had a great taste at a reasonable price. The service and food were excellent. We were in no hurry so this suited us fine. If you might be in a hurry, have small children or are generally impatient, this might not be the place for you. We loved that this is a family run place and that the family takes pride in their service and their food. We had a delightful chat with our server's mother, who was glad to hear that her son had given us good service. An Italian friend once told me that the hallmark of a place with good food is that they need to take some time to prepare it. If you think about it, there is a Iot of truth and wisdom to what he said. If you are looking for a relaxing "date night" destination, we feel that this is just the place. Put your phones away and talk to your dinner companion(s); you might just like the experience. We were very full from dinner, despite taking half of it home for another time, so we weren't able to sample Bella Vista's desserts. However, a couple at a nearby table had some delightful-looking treats that we plan to sample on our next visit. Do yourself a favor and take your best gal or guy out on a relaxing date nite to Bella Vista; it will be some of the best money that you have spent. read more

Excellent food and very attentive service!! Thank you! eggplant Parmesan and chicken Parmesan were awesome!!

We have dined at Bella Vista and have never experienced a bad meal. The choices are many, and the wait staff are always there for whatever your needs are. I highly recommend the lunch specials. read more

The food here is consistently amazing and abundant; you will bring home leftovers. The hubby nearly always gets the lasagna; I get chicken something. Recently, I had the Chicken Scarpariello; my god, the sauce! So delicious. If you're avoiding gluten, go elsewhere. I didn't see gluten-free offerings. But the bread (with butter, not olive oil), the pizza crust, the pasta is on point. Service is not fast. I'd go elsewhere if you're in a hurry. But if you're willing to linger over wine and dinner in a place with white tablecloths, this place is very good. read more

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This is the best Italian I have had in a long time and I eat out 2-3 times a week. The pasta combo and the chicken parm are amazing !!! The sauce is sweet and not over sweet. Will be back many times. The bread OMG the bread!! read more

I have lived in Lago Vista for 4 years and finally a place to go eat! Awesome food and the new management is super friendly. Highly recommend. read more

Their service and food is great. We were a party of 15, albeit with a reservation, but it waz all spot on for the entire evening. The restaurant has plenty of room and they serve pasta,pizza, seafood, and veal dishes read more

Have been wanting to try this restaurant for a few months now and finally went with out of town visitors. Ordered some traditional options like eggplant parmigiana and lasagna. Visitors had chicken dishes. Everything was cooked fresh and the flavors were yummy. We were surprised with warm, buttery garlic buns that will keep us coming back. Will try some other options during our next visit. read more

The best Italian food I have had anywhere in Austin or Lago Vista area. The servings are also very generous. The wine selection is very good and at very good prices. The service is personable am often over the top each and every time I dine in or take out. It's family owned & operated and it shows in the extremely friendly atmosphere. Sometimes, I stay too long :-) because of that. If you haven't tried them. Do so. You won't regret it. read more

I have been to this place 4 times since they opened. 3/4 times i have ordered pizza and to go. Seems like the to go orders tend to get ready faster (30-40 min). I have had the veggie pizza & meat lovers. For Lago and really having dominos as our other option for pizza their pizzas are good. As far as the rest of their menu, not sure about that. A friend ordered their fettuccini Alfredo and that sauce needed some kind of thickening agent, it was so watery and just so BLAH that i almost felt bad that she ordered it. I have ordered their Penne Vodka pasta and it was okay was not out of this world that's why we usually just get pizza. The service as mentioned before needs to improve. I understand they may have hard time finding decent workers but the ones who are there will need to be trained better. read more

Went to Bella Vista for lunch today with a group from our neighborhood and had the best service from Sophia! The food was so good and the garlic knots just kept coming! I ordered the Chicken Alba from the lunch menu and brought 3/4th of the chicken home. It was a huge portion! I can't wait to go back and try other dishes! Everything looked so yummy! read more

I really wish I could give 3 1/2 stars as I feel that is more deserving and whil in my opinion 3 stars is solid, the yelp community for some reason is 5 stars or bust. I would give 4 1/2 stars but docking a star because they recently changed the soup containers. $9 dollars for a cup of minestrone to go is crazy. Pasta is good, albeit priced at a bracket that I would expect homemade pasta. The new tall guy handling Togo orders is aloof. The sauces are on point though and the entree serving portions are decent. As Italian joints go in Austin it's mid, and wouldn't compare it to North Italia which is in my 5 star bracket (I know, low standards). read more

Great restaurant in Lago Vista. The flavor was delicious and everything was reasonably priced. The service was great as well. The atmosphere was decent for the location. But the food makes up for anything that may be lacking in ambiance. read more

The food is a great value. Service is always good and friendly. We like the lunch Trio Italian special.

I love Bella Vista! Everything I have ever ordered has been absolutely delicious! Their Chicken Marsala, Lasagna, Manicotti, Chicken Parmigiana, Chicken Alfredo, meatballs and pizza are all outstanding! This is my go to for Italian food in Lago Vista! The staff is very attentive and gracious! Have a glass of wine and enjoy a wonderful dining experience read more

So good! The portions are big and their bread is so soft and buttery. We ordered take out and it was ready in 20 minutes. The lobster ravioli is the best!!! read more

Great food and so friendly! We had spaghetti and meatballs with vodka sauce. It was so delicious!!

Our new favorite restaurant in the area! My family and I have visited Bella Vista 4 times recently and each time has been fantastic. I've brought picky guests here several times and everyone enjoyed their meals and the service has been excellent-the staff is friendly and attentive and our waitress was so friendly and did a perfect job. We are so grateful to have this place in Lago and I highly recommend it. The bread is complimentary and fantastic-hot, garlicky and freshly made. The Chicken parmigiana, and Bella vista were delicious and a large portion. My son LOVES the kids tortellini and also a generous portion. My new favorite is the pasta combo-which is what I will order every time now. It's massive and has lasagna, manicotti, tortellini and I think it even had baked ziti with delicious mozzarella on top. That's what compelled me to write something-definitely worth checking out. read more

Bella Vista has quickly become our go-to spot for dining in Lago Vista. My husband and I go at least once a week now that we've discovered it, and every meal has been consistently excellent. This family-run gem is owned by a wonderful young couple who make you feel genuinely welcome. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and you can tell they put so much care into everything they do. The food? Absolutely delicious. I've tried the penne alla vodka, spaghetti with meat sauce, and chicken florentine, and every dish has been fantastic--rich flavors, fresh ingredients, and that comforting homemade touch. Their garlic rolls deserve a special mention too--they're warm, fluffy, and packed with flavor. And the desserts? Next level. Their homemade tiramisu is light and creamy, and the cannoli is easily one of the best I've ever had. Lago Vista is lucky to have a place like this. If you love great Italian food and want to support a hardworking local family, I can't recommend Bella Vista enough! read more

Very typical for the Austin area, you cannot judge a book by its cover. When you enter the restaurant it has the Italian ambience that assures you that you made the right choice. A friendly staff and a much larger menu then what you will find online. We had the Manicotti and the Chicken Parmigiana. Both served hot from the oven and delicious. When in Lago Vista, you should definitely visit Bella Vista for good Italian cuisine. read more

What a wonderful experience on a Wednesday night!! We enjoyed our pasta dishes, calamari and of course the amazing garlic bread. Sophia our waitress was kind, and everyone working tonight checked on us. We will back soon. read more

I ordered over the phone. The (owner?) was so nice and personable! He let me know the sauce is home made and that the mushrooms for a calzone would be sautéed. My mother got the ravioli and he suggested a vodka sauce. We got everything to go. My mother said the sauce for the cheese ravioli was one of the best EVER!! She can't wait to get it again. We got the meatball appetizer. Wow! Sauce is definitely home made! I like to order bread to go with it. It's so filling it can be a meal. I got the pepperoni calzone. My husband got mushroom. Both of us are very pleased. Delicious. Highly recommend!! Oh! Don't forget the tiramisu. Perfection. read more

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The best Italian food this side of Florence. Chicken Parmesan is delicious. Sausage lasagna to die for. I hear great things about the pizza too, so I will get that next time. Don't forget the chicken Alfredo and chicken Marsala. BTW the freshly made bread knots are a yummy addition to any meal. The portions are huge. You will definitely have lunch leftovers. Everything is fresh and the atmosphere is authentic. The family members are all friendly and run the business efficiently and effectively. It is a small, cozy feel, so making reservations on a weekend would be best. read more

Bella Vista - Save room for dessert; you won't regret it. - Italian Near Me - Lago Vista, Texas

The pizza is straight out of New York and is delicious. Had the best Chicken Parmigiana of my lifetime. Got to meet the owner John and his family, who recently moved here from New York, before they opened and they were gracious on giving me the tour. Couldn't wait till we were back in town to try this place and it did not disappoint. We will highly suggest Bella Vista to our short term renters for some authentic Italian food. read more

New owners who also own Bella Sera in Leander. The service was outstanding and really fast, and the food was superb. Come on, Lago, try it, this restaurant is a KEEPER! read more

Everything tastes very homemade. John even gave my dad a tour of the kitchen and was very personable read more

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I have stayed away from reviews for a while but I will admit this review is worth reading. I unfairly gave them a review or comment when they first opened. Today after a very difficult day, I decided to give them another try and do a little research about it. I lived in NJ. Most of friends were Italians. I worked in NYC and can honestly say that I have been spoiled with real delicious Italian food. Today I had an excellent pizza here. The owner came by to ask how it was and I honestly told him about my first experience. We ended up talking for over an hour. He made me a Chicken Piccata to died for. Then gave us a tiramisu and a lemoncielo cake while we got to talk about fine cooking, NYC and his incredible portfolio. Did you guys know that he has owned many 5star restaurants feature in The NY Times?! I also learned that this has been a huge move for his entire city family to our little Lago. If you want to feel like a million dollars, go here! read more