"The service by Donna was incredible and the food quality was excellent "

"We live in Sunset Hills. we enjoy visiting with Dan, always receiving excellent service, options of inside or outside seating and constantly good cuisine. (Last time the pasta needed more garlic??) "

"Great service and my salmon was excellent. Only problem was you ran out of brown sugar to make the banana foster so it was not as good as it should of been. That is the reason we came to experience that desert. "

"We have always experienced the best at Bella; service, food, atmosphere and choices. "

"I just love your meatballs! Nothing needs improving!"

"The food was excellent, as always. Our server this trip was very pleasant, but inattentive. He forgot our appetizer and brought our second round of drinks (ordered when he brought the entree) after we finished eating. "

"We enjoyed dinning at Bella Vita and will be back!!"

"Everything was wonderful. Never disappointed here. Brett a wonderful bartender and server. He always makes my visit memorable. He is a true asset to your venue."

"Our waiter, Neal, was very responsive. It was appreciated. Unlike most of your patrons, I suspect, I find the live music to be irritating and not entertaining. I'm interested in a dining experience, not something else."

"No where nearly enough Linguini in the linguini with clam sauce"

"As usual, the food and service @ Bella Vita was outstanding."

"Good service, great food. No suggestions."

"It is Always such a pleasure to visit Bella Vita!! The food just gets Better and Better.. The Salmon was the sweetest taste.. so clearly organic and finely seasoned... melted in my mouth. If I could make vegetables as good I would eat them every day. The Creme Brulee' (spelling?) was Fabulous and the Service, superb. I'll be back for my birthday in July, for sure. Just Awesome!!!! "

"Michael provided excellent service, and we loved our meal. Shrimp cocktail, spinach salad and chicken parm were wonderful. Loved the cheesy bread and the pepper flakes in the dipping oil. Sat in the charming red room and loved the ambiance. Thank you! "

"Everyone helpful and went out of their way to make it enjoyable "

"Always quality food & great dining experience here! "

"The food is absolutely fabulous. The wait staff make you feel so welcome and so wonderful. I will go here again and again."

"The food is always delicious and the service outstanding."

"The lasagna was amazing!! Very friendly and helpful staffed that showed a true concern to make our visit as amazing asa possible."

"Great choices and food. Good prices."

"top notch service and people."

"Always have a great experience at Bella Vita! "

"Love your early bird menu. Manhattan drinks were specially good"

"There is a beautiful patio where we could sit outside. The staff were all masked and tables were adequately spaced for safety. We were there on a Tuesday so we were able to enjoy the special of two pasta dinners with salad and wine. Our waiter was very polite/cordial and we enjoyed our dining experience, as always!"

"Happy Hour & Early Bird Pasta. Radio station with loud commercials played & the volume of voices increased, it changed the ambiance to terrible!"

"We love Bella Vita. The food is always good, and the service is excellent. You always have good people working at the restaurant. I can't think of a thing that could be improved upon. "

"Our waitress was outstanding, but the crowd got so large, it seemed every one on staff was overwhelmed. Still, she did everything right to make my birthday very special for me and my friends. "

"We thoroughly enjoyed our Friday date night out at Bella due to the delicious appetizers/wine and the exceptional service of our bartender and server Shane! He is always friendly and makes our time at Bella a great experience! "

"Carrie our server was excellent bread and water with lemon was at our table as soon as we sat down which was a nice touch.We are locals 5 months a year so we will return Al Izzo and Paula Bodah"

"The entire atmosphere and food was excellent"

"The quality of the food and the pleasing presentation of the food pleases me the most"

"We are local residents and really enjoy the atmosphere in which to relax and enjoy a meal. We frequently stop for happy hour...Your Happy Hour is one of the best in Sedona!!"

"Everything was absolutely excellent!"

"Our wait was very attentive and service was fast! Thanks "

"The food was excellent!"

"Overall this was our best experience @ Bella Vita - all of them have been good, but all 3 in our party feel this was the best. Service and food were outstanding. Waiter Michael Eric recognized us from past visits and seemed to know what we like. The bread and oil were excellent. The mozzarella fritta was outstanding - this was the first time we ordered it (usually we have the calamari) - but I think it should be routinely served with a marinara sauce for dipping. Similarly for the olive oil that comes with the bread - it would be nice to provide some grated parmesan cheese with it - I like to add it to the oil for dipping. I had the linguine carbonara with chicken and it was the best I have other had. However, by the end of the meal I felt overwhelmed by the richness of the food. I recommend that the richness be toned down a bit so that the entre' is more enduring. The cappuccino was not what I expected - it was good, but seemed to be more like what I consider to be an expresso than a cappuccino. The deserts were good, as usual. There was a very loud group at a nearby table celebrating a birthday - they were drinking a lot and one of the women at the table had a screeching loud cackle of a laugh that was very annoying - even on the other side of the room, it was piercing and we had a hard time conversing with all the noise from that table, mostly due to one loud patron. It reminded me of a air flight I was on last week when I had to sit near a screaming baby for 3 hours. Not sure what you could do about this, but it lessened our overall dining experience. We will be back when the weather is a bit warmer and allows for outside dining - we have tried to prioritize that type of venue during the pandemic, when possible. Thank you for a great overall experience. "

"It was a truly wonderful evening again at Bella Vita! It is a favorite with our Happy Hour Group! ALWAYS great food, great service and fantastic experience! BRAVO!"

"Love our visits! Table #24 has been cold in the room the last three visits. Everyone in our group felt it."

"Mixed experience as the atmosphere & service was great. My husbands meal was tasty & well portioned. My meal was disappointing. The Alfredo had no flavor- it was supposed to have pesto, but you’d never know, just very bland & my pasta serving was very small. I took it home added some more pesto, a scampi seasoning, Parmesan & some bacon & then it was delicious!"

"Great waitress - Gayle"

"Everything was delicious and the service was excellent. The only improvement I would like is the lighting. It was a bit dark. Otherwise everything was perfect."

"No improvements! Food, wine, ambiance is ALWAYS the best at Bella Vita. "

"Brett great bartender and server. Food always fabulous"

"Service rate good rather than excellent since had to ask 3 times for a second bread basket. Other than that, service was very good."

"the place has the quality of Italian food I am used to from back east."

"Food and service were excellent. However, halfway through our meal, the room filled up to capacity and the noise was deafening and ruined the remainder of our quiet meal where we could talk. Additionally a heavy set woman was seated at the table next to us and when she sat in her chair, her chair was inches from touching our table. None of the staff noticed or asked her to move. It was not pleasant."

"Our neighbor’s first dining experience was outstanding. They are sure to return with friends and family. Always a pleasure.. "

"Waited a long time for entrees. The food was very good. Our waiter, Neil was excellent. The restaurant was very busy."

"Would feel more comfortable if Dan wore a mask. Hope the kitchen staff behind the doors are wearing them. Also 2 waitstaff had masks below their noses. Will return when more shots have been given. Otherwise our fave restaurant "

"Coconut shrimp were a little unremarkable, but sauce was great. Caesar salad was terrific!"

"Craig welcomed us warmly and seated us in a private location so our group could visit. A couple menu items weren’t available, but the dishes we ordered were very good. Thank you for a lovely evening!"

"Very delicious meal..."

"We had excellant service and the quality of the food was outstanding"

"We ate out on the patio with only 2 others initially and there were 15 of us when we finished...all well spaced out. Service was masked and gloved (Shane was a pleasure!) And the food was delicious especially the torte di chocolate! Thank you..."

"We brought 3 friends who had never been, and they absolutely loved everything about Bella Vita! And we truly love Shane!"

"I love the feeling of dining in a romantic atmosphere with excellent food and superb service. I feel like a family member when I enter since everyone knows me by name. I am most comfortable with friends that I bring as when I dine alone. The owner is always checking to be sure each customer is happy and well taken of which helps new comers feel valued."

"The food, service, and ambiance were all outstanding. This was our 31st anniversary, and it was a nice place to celebrate it."

"Fast, courteous service and delicious food."

"The food is excellent and so is the service. We love listening to Sammy Davis music on the patio. Bella Vita is our favorite Italian restaurant. "

"I liked dining on the patio. I feel it would help you, your servers and your patrons if wait staff were assigned either outdoor or indoor tables, having to run both keeps them too far away for optimal service. "

"Took a long time just to get a coke and lemonade. Coke was flat; server said there have been problems with the carbonation. Then took a long time to get the salad, to which he said the kitchen was backed up. But the restaurant was relatively empty; it was a Tuesday night! A pretty poor experience overall."

"Bret was an excellent server, as usual. My chicken parm, which I often order, was not up to par. The sauce was watery and had a strange taste. The caprese was okay. Not your fault, but we ate on the patio for the first time due to the virus. We avoid that because the entertainment is an interference for us. We look forward to a vaccine so we can eat inside, again. Hopefully the parm will return to standard."

"Our particular server, a tall young man (sorry, don't recall his name) was an excellent server, asking our first names, and using our names often."

"Professional Service all the way around"

"Our server, Shane, was great"

"We had to wait on line (we decided to wait outside due to COVID19) 15-20 min to be seated even though we had a reservation. Once seated we had to wait another 15-20 minutes for the server to come to our table of 6 because the server claimed she was not informed that she was assigned to our table"

"Quality of the food. Correct amount of serving. Owner making rounds, what a personal touch . I enjoyed introducing him to my other guests. "

" Another great outing for the two of us on a Wed.nite in late September.As soon as you walk in your in a friendly and family feeling environment;this paired with outstanding food preparation and service(Donna).the only real questions is when can we return? We sat across from some folks who had come in for the first time......"WE WILL BE BACK SOON!" funny those were the same words i used 30 mins. later. THANKS TO THE TEAM AT BELLA VITA !!! J & A "

"I love the place b u t tonight took 45 minutes to get our food and our order went in first so the server said. He came to us twice and said he didn't know what the problem was"

"Great margarita! Bocca di mare’ delicious, and linguine carbonara marvelous. Flashing red mini lights irritating. "

"Friendly staff/knowledgeable about offerings and good service. Compliments to Dan."

"We liked the prompt, efficient, friendly service...the meals were flavorful and delicious. The live music was a wonderful bonus and did not overpower table conversation. "

"Timing of bringing food to the table needs work. Our Primi Tagli app took a long time to arrive, and then our entrees were brought out before we barely started eating the app."

"I'd like to see you apply some maintenance to the outdoor tables. These tables appear to have joints that need tightening and some should have some paint freshening. Larger feet would help the stability of some of the tables. Otherwise, the outdoor dining venue was fine. You might discuss a large light with Sedona Pines that keeps going on & off during the evening. "

"Your recipes are amazing. The food is always beyond perfect. We were there last night and deeply appreciated all that you did to keep us safe. The food, wine and atmosphere had us feeling joy filled in these challenging times!!!"

"The variety of food on the menu was excellent. While the waitress took an extremely long time to come and visit us, which was very disappointing on my wife’s birthday, she did apologize profusely and did her best to fix the error."

"We always enjoy dinner at Bella Vita this last time was a little chaotic with the number of people from out of town "

"We loved Derek waiting on us; he was a true professional. Also it was impressive that Dan, the owner, came over and met everyone in my party. I was also able to introduce everyone in my party of 19 to Sammy Davis. We had so much fun. Thank you for the experience! We are returning with a party of 25 on 9/29/20 to enjoy the atmosphere and dance to Sammy."

"The service was the best and the food was great!"

"Everything is always A-1. Excellent waiter. Delicious food. Fun, versatile menu."

"Food was great, service was great!"

"Both wine and food selections were excellent."

"Everyone is pleasant and competent. Nothing to mention at this time for improvement."

"Everything is great. Don’t think any improvement is needed. The staff really listens to the customers."

"The food and service is always excellent (we love our favorite server, Brett) and both are reasons we keep coming back. We also love Sammy, Dan Vega, and the other wonderful music you have at Bella Vita. Please don't stop doing the things you are doing to make our evenings so special. Thank you so much. We are lucky to have Bella Vita in our town."

"Prices are a little high, more quantities for the entree, especially the chicken portions. "

"The food was prepared perfectly. Enjoyed the attentive service."

"Loved our waitress, Donna. Plus the music & outdoors dining."

"Very accommodating to our needs. We went from outside inside outside and you were very helpful with the moves. Your staff was excellent food was excellent as was Sammy Davis. Had a great time"

"We had ordered some bread when we received our appetizer. We had to ask 3 x as the server said it was baking and in the oven. We thought it was odd. It arrived after dinner or about 30 minutes later. Our server was a bit gruff with us. Overall, the food was good."

"We ordered our meal to go because of the pandemic, but we chose Bella Vita because of our previous visits. The staff were friendly and supportive of our choice and the food was delicious as usual, with generous portions. We look forward to the day we can return and dine in their charming restaurant."

"THE EVE. WAS VERY RELAXED WITH EXCELLENT SRVICE WITH WONDERFUL FOOD. THE OWNER DAN WAS NICE TO STOP BY TO ASK ABOUT OUR FOOD PREPARATION AND SOME INTERESTING CONVERSATION ABOUT THE AREA. CAN'T WAIT TO RETURN FOR ANOTHER NIGHT OF EXCELLENCE! ANN & JOHN"

"Love the food"

"There was a lot of time between service from the waitress possibly not her fault it was pretty filled that night. I don't know how you can really deal with this but there were about Hanna a dozen young kids playing around the rocks and on the sculpture . It made dining a little tense as I waiting for my dining experienced to be ruined by a screaming kid that just got seriously hurt falling on one of the big rocks from parents neglecting them to enjoy their meal"

"love the restaurant and the food"

"Food was exceptional, Maybe work on the patio. Especially now with people wanting outdoor dining!"

"Although we did take-out (due to virus), we appreciated how helpful the staff was - on the phone and during pickup. We'll be back! "

"Everything was great to bad I missed my anniversary because of the virus We love your restaurant "

"All perfect. From beginning to end."

"The service is great, and the food is wonderful. I volunteer for the Sedona Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Center and I recommend Bella Vita quite frequently! "

"food was excellent... "

"Fresco salad delicious the saltumbucca excellent! My carbonara was not fresh tasting, oily and too much pancetta . "

"The specialty margarita was fabulous. Our food was mostly good. Shell in stuffed shell was not completely done. We did not get our bread until after our dinner was served. The social distancing was well fone"

"Sat outside on the patio which made for a very pleasant evening. "

"Your staff is always friendly and go out of their way to be helpful. The tasty food brings me back time and again. I ordered the Pollo Piccata, Early Bird Special. They really know how to cook Italian. What a treat to have this restaurant so close to my home. One of the best in all of Sedona."

"The Tuesday Special was excellent quality and value and the tableside preparation of the Bananas Foster was excellent."

"The martinis were fabulous. It was recommended to walk around my car a couple of times before driving home. Got take-out and I must say kudos to the chef. We had 5 different meals each one a masterpiece."

"We love Shane the bartender and the chef (forgot his name) and the owner Dan not to mention the music by a young man Dan Vega. LOVE it!"

"Our server, Donna, was wonderful. She was attentive, funny, and knew the menu. She took great care of our table. The food was just ok. Bruschetta was tasty, bread and olive oil were too. Our table had coconut shrimp, ribeye, and salmon. We finished with creme brule and tiramisu."

"NA"

"Loved the patio dining along with the wonderful entertainment. Made sure we had enough water & kept checking on us to see if we needed anything & Dan came around every table to make sure we were enjoying our wonderful Father’s Day celebration. The food ?? was great. We will return "

"Great ambiance, wait staff & food."

"Caesar Salad wonderful and Pasta with fresh clams superb. You are my favorite Italian Rest. Keep up the good work. I will return shortly."

"The patio is fun to dine at, with music, too."

"Wonderful summer outdoor experience with amazing food and music!"

"We arrived at 5:00 to avoid crowds, but were soon told the kitchen was not really open yet. So we settled in with a glass of wine, waiting for things to open. We waited about 20-25 min. for a waiter to get a glass of wine for my wife, while the owner and other servers walked past without even a glance. We are locals, devoted customers, and invisible tonight. Hopefully things will improve."

"Bella Vita is our very favorite Italian restaurant in the Verde Valley/Sedona area. The quality of food, service, & atmosphere is above & beyond other Italian restaurants."

" GREAT TO BE BACK,ONLY THE COVID-19 INTERRUPTION WOULD KEEP US AWAY!!! LOOKING FORWARD TO OUR NEXT VISIT.......JOHN & ANN"

"Everyone was very careful, kept distance, masks and gloves which made us feel comfortable to enjoy a meal out! Food was fresh and delicious! Service solicitous but professional and knowledgeable."

"The restaurant is so beautifully decorated and I just love sitting by the fire place whether it's on or off! The food is fabulous and the staff are so caring and Good at what they do. The owner always makes his rounds to make sure you are happy and satisfied with everything. Very delightful. :-)"

"Overall very good."

"Service was outstanding and food was excellent. We have a B&B and have now included the restaurant among our local recommendations."

"Service was excellent - very attentive to our needs. I would have liked some bigger veggie chunks in my primavera, but that’s just personal preference."

"Patti asked everybody's name, very nice, we were not just diners, very nice gesture. She went over the menu explaining questions. Food was brought promptly. we were not rushed. We introduced another new Sedona resident to your restaurant, they were very pleased. Just keep doing as you are doing! I have no suggestions. "

"The service was fast and friendly."

"More early bird selections ??"

"Service and food was excellent. Prices a bit hgh, but enough food for more than one meal, makes it worth while. Restaurant is tops on my list of places to take friends. "

"Your linguine with white clam sauce is sensational! My friend and I agree it’s delicious. But everyone I talk to also agree that the marinara sauce is too sweet, and should be changed. "

"Lovely experience, good food and atmosphere"

"I love the consistency of good food,great service, and the lovely atmosphere by the fire. The Intimate feeling one has That this is a home away from home (without cooking or doing the dishes) Makes this a wonderful dining experience. Don’t change a thing, it’s just perfect!"

"It's all good and we were well cared for. Thanks"

"Welcoming, friendly staff. Food appetizing and delicious. Reasonably priced."

"Great flavors! Great happy hour!"

"This is one our favorite restaurants in Sedona. Certainly worth the drive"

"Perfect in every way, as usual "

"excellent service "

"Cozy restaurant with delicious food and drinks at a very nice price point. "

"The Valentine's Day dinner was superb. The salad was crisp, the soup was exceptional, the beef was done to perfection and the lobster was tender and succulent. Dessert was yummy but I was completely sated. Your staff was attentive and very pleasant. Noise level was at my tolerance; however, I noted the restaurant was packed and guests were waiting. So I don't fault the restaurant for the noise level. We were all having a good time!"

"Slightly larger portions"

"the dessert menu large and great!!!Yum"

" THE FOOD WAS ONCE AGAIN GREAT . WE LOVE THE FACT THAT IT IS SO FRIENDLY BETWEEN THE STAFF , OWNER(DAN) AND TABLES WITHIN THE RESTAURANT.JUST TONIGHT WE MET A COUPLE CELEBRATING THEIR 64TH WEDDING ANNS. ALONG WITH FOLKS FROM ALASKA. ALWAYS A PLEASURE!! BACK SOON ANN & JOHN"

"Waitress could have been a little more patient, she seemed rushed..."

"Best fried calamari happy hour delight. Great martini, and great service given by Shane"

"The salmon was excellent. The mushroom sauce with the veal was rich & delicious. That lava cake is a 10 ..,totally scrumptious!! Out server was River and she went out of her way to help my husband who is handicapped. We truly appreciated all she did to make it a lovely evening."

"Great food , comfortable environment, friendly service!"

"My friend and I sat at the bar to eat and Shane introduced himself and asked our names and was very attentive. The food was excellent as always. Thanks for everything and I will be back soon."

"Service was above average. Food great, too."

"Shane is a great bartender. Food is great. Love the atmosphere."

"This is the first time I have been here. The food was very good. I plan to return. "

"Efficient service"

"the service and the atmosphere are wonderful. It is a great place to have a quiet dinner."

"I love coming to Bella Vita. The ambiance is fabulous and the food is Top Notch. Service very nice as well. It is a wonderful dining experience every time. "

"good atmosphere for conversation"

"Dessert was frozen. Entrees, puttanesca and scampi were delicious and very fresh!"

"Good Evening Over all!"

"Good food and an abundant amount. Actually enough for a second meal at home."

"The service was excellent. The pasta dish was not as warm as expected. Also the lighting was too dim."

"The food is delicious, it always is. We enjoy Dan Vega, which is the reason we visited on this particular evening. We also enjoy our favorite server, Brett. I just don't know how you could do anything to improve our visit. We enjoyed every minute."

"Always a great experience..feel spoiled by shane and the rest of the staff every visit."

"Always a wonderful experience. Especially liked the new musician on 12/20/19."

"Our server, Shane, was wonderful! We were there to celebrate my husband's birthday. The meatball appetizer, which we shared, was very good. I was a little disappointed with the veal marsala. My husband loved his linguini with white clam sauce!"

"The trout dinner I ordered was a great recipe and it came out hot and perfectly cooked."

"Nice atmosphere. Great Service."

"Bartender/server very nice. Food great as always"

" We come here for the nice service and the good food. We would love to have a daily lunch menu! "

"Great food as always"

"Like that you have two separate rooms, one with entertainment and one that allows conversation. excellent food and service."

"Great Ambience Excellent service Delicious food for the price "

"Just keep the consistently delicious food coming! "

"We had a large group. Everything was brought to the table in a timely manner. All the food was hot and the drinks were cold. You can't ask for more than that."

"Great food, great staff, and fun talking to people at the bar. Highly recommend!"

"ANOTHER GREAT NIGHT OF FOOD,MUSIC AND WONDERFUL SERVICE;WE HAD A GUEST WITH US WHO HAD NEVER BEEN TO THE RESTAURANT.HE WAS SO IMPRESSED WITH THE RELAXED AND INVITING ATMOSPHERE AND WAS SO PLEASED WHEN THE OWNER( DAN ) CAME BY TO GREET HIM. ANOTHER EXTRA FOR THE NIGHT WAS TALKING WITH THE MUSICAL ARTIST DURING HIS BREAK. LOOKING FORWARD TO OUR NEXT VISIT!! SOON JOHN & ANN "

"I liked the decor & atmosphere (always do) and having live music! The food came out nice and hot and was really tasty."

"We love the relaxed seating and menu options at the bar. the upper dining room is a little on the dark side for Karen's taste. But the bar and lower dining area are great"

"The ambiance was lovely, food delicious and the staff very Efficient and attentive."

"Thank you for having the filet, thats what my sister always wants orders. She was not disappointed.!"

"Good food and friendly staff "

"The calamari and rolatto were great. Stuffed shells needed something, maybe more garlic."

"Shane is very attentive"

"It is hard to improve on perfection. The ambience, the service, the quality of food and its presentation is hard to duplicate. The interest of the owner, as shown in his many stops At each table, shows the concern for this to be your best dining experience. And it is! I return as often as possible and I’m always surprised at the specials on the menu. Last night it was Dover sole, and the best I have ever experience anywhere."

"Excellent service--very responsive staff. Food is always tasty. Atmosphere is pleasant and comfortable. "

"We had a dinner meeting and the service was outstanding. All were served at the same time and the food hot out of the kitchen. Overall a great job."

"Good food. Enjoyed the visit, will be back!!"

"Our party of four (including Sedona Fire Jon Trautwein and his wife Barbara) had a wonderful meal. Great service as always. "

"Love the early bird"

"Would like some lighter menu options. How about fresh diced tomato, sweet pepper, basil, garlic, olive oil tossed with capellini pasta - aka pomodoro. And some caprese options. Have option to request less butter/salt on entrees. Thank you"

"I like everything about Bella Vita. Whenever I talk to tourists and they are looking for Italian food I always recommend your restaurant. Thanks for another great experience."

"Staff are always very friendly. Portions are smaller than in previous visits given the price point"

"When our food order slowed down because it was behind a large party, our Server Gail kept us posted and drinks refilled until it was ready. It was worth the wait, and we enjoyed every bite! The flambe was a real treat for our granddaughter! Delicious!"

"The choice on the menu was pretty amazing."

"Great food. Great service."

"The food and the service was excellent, the fresh grated parmesan was a nice touch"

"Everything from service to food was outstanding! "

"The food and drinks were excellent! "

"The service is always excellent (busy staff brings water & bread quickly and wait staff is timely in their service). The food is always excellent as well, never had a bad meal. We visit once or twice a month for Wednesday's all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner with the most tasty meatballs ever, but there always seems to be way too much sauce and never enough spaghetti on the first serving!"

"Everything was wonderful! My husband did feel the mint in the blueberry mojito was way too overpowering. Just his opinion. No big deal. This was our first time dining with you and we will be back for sure! Thanks for a great anniversary dinner!"

"We.liked everything, even the musical backround was wonderful. I can not of anything constructive to add."

"Great food!!!"

"Would love to see a fire in the fireplace. We loved the live music."

"My meal was excellent but it was not what I ordered "

"We had a new server we'd never had before. Neil was excellent. Food was delicious, and the music of Sammy Davis had us dancing all night. We love Sammy."

"Always enjoy Bella Vita. Great food, great service, great atmosphere! "

"Nothing really, we love the whole experience. "

"Great spaghetti, marinara sauce and meatballs. I would say that the sauce was a little salty for my taste, but my husband thought it was just fine."

"Very delicious! Very happy with the service and food. Thank you. "

"We were a large group of 12. Patty was our server and she was outstanding! Regarding our meal.... I can speak for my husband and me....ours was fantastic! We really love your establishment. Condo the entertainment was great!! Sammy Davis. "

"We love the food and the service. We've told a few people and they've gone and absolutely loved the food and service. Last time we were there we had a marvelous dinner and dance. Outside on the patio. Bella Vita is one of my favorite restaurants. Bon appetit"

"As always, the food was delicious. However, it took a little longer time to get our dinner & we were celebrating a 94 year olds birthday."

"Your restaurant has a warm atmosphere with delicious food and friendly and efficient staff. Thank you."

"Charming staff and nice ambiance. Excellent focaccia bread!"

"Service and food great, very busy on entertainment nights, causing service to be a little slower than usual. That being said the evening was great with the entertainment."

"We have eaten in the restaurant and bar for the past four nights. The food and service were excellent on all occasions."

"Excellent Pollo Picatta. I will return again. "

"Our serve, Michael, was very attentive! We had the Eggplant Rollatini appecizer, and Linguini with Clam Sauce and Osso Bucco as our main dishes. Add some Chianti, entertainment by Dan Vega on the patio, flourless Chocolate Cake for dessert, and coffee under the stars ... and it was a PERFECT evening!"

"I love the atmosphere and decor of the dining rooms. When the weather is right and I'm there on a night when music is scheduled, sitting outside and dining is the perfect way to spend an evening. It's also fun to get up and dance off all the good food. The food is great and the service has always been excellent."

"When you have a favorite restaurant it's because of a favorite dish that you order time and time again and that is what I have been doing. Tonight for some reason was a different story. My choice was pasta vongole a limone. So good and the sauce was light and delicious. I now have another new favorite. So now I wonder what other favorites I am missing."

"You have all the aspects of "Fine Dining" except for quietness. Some sound deadening I hope would be your next goal for improvements but I am aware that we are "aliens from the mid 20th Century" and are severely out of step with the money bearing class of today. OH! How about a small quiet room named the "Century Room" where all very senior customers might elect to be seated. Our party of three were 84,83 amd 82. "

"The dining room is very loud and the room was a little too warm...we always prefer the patio...mostly because of the noise factor. Our food was wonderful and it always is! Thank you very much for honoring my birthday discount...it expired on August 31st and our visit was Sept. 1st. We are locals and always refer visitors to Bella Vita for really good Italian food! We look forward to our next visit; thanks again...Serge and Toni "

"Always enjoy Bella Vita! Food, staff, outdoor dining and entertainment are excellent. Never disappointed. Dick & DiNe Thomas"

"I ordered the Osso Bucco and it was great. The demi sauce was delicious but the vegetable medley was burnt in a few places on cauliflower and brussel sprouts, but the saffron rosotto was very good."

"Dining room was cool & comfortable. Michael, our server, was friendly, gracious and efficient. Our salad and entrees were superb. Wait staff were attentive yet we didn't feel rushed. Everything as we expected: good wine & great food in a friendly & relaxing atmosphere. Great job!"

"The food was excellent and enjoyed the atmosphere"

"Dining in was wonderful. Service great!! Too!! Lynda Tomlinson"

"This is our second time. Just as awesome as the first visit. "

"liked Robin Miller Italian food isn't my thing Menu options would help."

"Patty was our server, and she is excellent. We had her once before and were delighted to have her again!! She is knowledgable, cheerful and quick! We've loved the menu items we have had in the past, but were not as delighted with the shrimp scampi (too much lemon, too little garlic) and the prime rib steak, which was excellent."

"I did like your location, not next to the hardware store or ups. Brett was a great waitstaff. Good portions and a very taste dinner. NOW to desert, Brett served a GREAT Banana Flambe, that toped off the whole evening experience . And weekend entertainment on the patio to complete the evening. "

"outdoor dining... fish great, moist and not overcooked spinach salad good Music was wonderful by Bobby. service by Bret ... smile and eye contact"

"The change in bartender means we will return."

"Good experience. The manager visit all the tables! Makes people feel important. I ordered fetuccini bolognese and got alot of sauce and a little pasta. I asked for more and got it easily. Suggest that you give a decent portion first to avoid this problem. Some people have "healthy" appetites. My wifes Veal dish was excellent."

"Excellent service. Food is very good. Friendly atmosphere. Every time we visit Sedona we always dine at Bella Vita Restorante. Try it you won’t be disappointed."

"Service is very good but kitchen was shortstaffed and we waited a long period for main course to arrive. Staff did everything possible to make us comfortable and dinner was delicious when it arrived."

"First visit. Atmosphere excellent. Servers were attentive Great menu with many choices. Hardly able to limit it to 1. Thanks for the great first visit "

"Atmosphere & food is terrific. "

"We celebrated my birthday tonight and chose our favorite ristorante for the occasion. Treated as old friends and everything was outstanding as usual. We were totally satisfied, less the year number of my birthday. Thanks to all."

"Atmosphere and efficient service "

"We had a fairly large group. The service was prompt and outstanding. Brett did a great job getting all the orders, checking on everyone throughout the dinner and bringing separate checks for those who requested it. The food came out at the same time which allowed everyone to enjoy eating together."

"The food was fabulous. We celebrated my birthday with you and was offered a free gelato for dessert."

"Atmosphere conducive to fine dining Wait staff excellent friendly service Food outstanding"

"Gayle was our server and she was perfect. The food was delicious and plated perfectly. We enjoyed everything except it was too hot to eat outside but that's where the live music was -- and there's no speakers inside. We have seen many FB postings about the live music and we were really looking forward to having the entertainment and were disappointed that we couldn't hear it."

"Pleasant atmosphere, great food! No improvements necessary!"

"Our server was moody because I wanted to pay the extra for GF pasta due to my stomach issues. Maybe he was having a bad night, all the other servers has always been outstanding, friendly, professional, as he being a new server, and this being his first night could explain his attitude. HOPEFULLY, Fortunately we are very familiar with this restaurant as we are here very frequently and realise this is an isolated incident due to a new server.."

"Everything was wonderful! My salmon was good perfectly as well as my sisters filet. We love Bella Vita! Christine is an excellent server! Thank you"

"The food was delicious. It was a pleasant surprise not to be in freezing ac, the temperature was pleasant. "

"Great Food! Maybe different red sauce options/choices for the pasta"

"The food is always delicious, and the service is the best. We love Brett - the best server in Sedona. We really enjoyed Dan Vega. It was our first time to see Dan perform but definitely won't be out last. We love the rewards program you've started. It keeps bringing us back (along with Brett, and the food :-)"

"meals were great - waitress Gail, very personable, efficient and fun. Improvements - actually none needed, if anything - perhaps just a hair more light, but that is a personal taste to be taken with a grain of salt! Everything, as always, was enjoyable and again - great meals."

"The atmosphere and the service Excellent!!! As Aiways!!:)"

"The food and service is always excellent."

"Good entertainment; excellent service; a wider range of appetizers would be appreciated."

"Food was outstanding, service was excellent+ music on patio was great and staff was really friendly!!!"

"Food was incredible "

"Our group liked the outdoor venue, and the band playing - Green Light. We waited 15 minutes for water, another 15 minutes before we ever got a drink from the bar. I understand it was an unusual evening with people not showing up for work, but this band draws a crowd and you need to staff for that."

"We liked everything!! It was a great experience. Thank you. We will visit again."

"I love the atmosphere. I would like to see more vegetarian options. ??"

"Food was great, as was entertainment (Green Light). Service was a bit slow that day, tho. Otherwise, everything was fine."

"Food. Fabulous "

"Love Bella Vita and have enjoyed it many times. Enjoyed the meal on July 5, but think it was too much food. The eggplant was delicious, but have enjoyed it more at previous meals. Looking forward to my next meal."

"Every meal we've had at Bella Vita has been excellent. The staff has always been very attentive and friendly. Dan personally visits every table t ensure service and food is to our liking. It is our go to dinner restaurant when we have visitors."

"The happy hour pricing is wonderful Thank you for doing that"

"Really liked the live music."

"Excellent service and food"

"While expensive, the food is exceptionally good for Italian dinners. The veal parmigiana, which I have had twice now, is the best I have ever had. L Hanus"

"Food was great and our server was amazing. Thank you, we will definitely be back."

"We appreciate the availability of a "quiet" room to simply enjoy an excellent meal. The presentation and flavors were very satisfying."

"I had Osso Buco for my birthday meal. It was delicious, but it did not remind me of the Osso Buco I had when I lived in Italy. It was different so probably I was expecting the dish to bring me back."

"Brett and Gayle are great. Great service, food and drinks. We'll be back Saturday for music and bringing two other couples."

"I'm northern Italian and visited my cousin's in friuli Italy and a V10 many homemade cook meals and Bella Vita is spot-on. I stayed at the Sedona Pines where Bella Vita is located and had dinner just about every night while staying there. the food is superb and the service is fantastic highly recommend this restaurant. Bon appetit"

"The atmosphere, service, food."

"Shane is a fabulous bartender with a very friendly personality! He offered us Excellent service and the food and drinks were amazing!"

"Sammy Davis is a fantastic entertainer! We love singing along and dancing to his songs."

"Food very authentic, ambiance excellent, wait staff superb."

"The veggie dish I ordered (primavera without the pasta) was excellent! Great mix of veggies and the seasoning was absolutely delicious. My friends love their entrees, too, Salmon and Filet cooked right on the spot. We alway recommend Bella Vita, and look forward to returning. :)"

"We have dined at Belle Vista several times in the past year. Every visit has be a very fine experience. We live here in Sedona."

"We arrived a bit after 5:00 on a weekday evening, and were rapidly greeted by the hostess. We chose to sit at the bar, and were rapidly greeted by Shane, the bartender. He provided the Happy Hour menu and took our drink order. He also provided the full menu, at our request. He offered bread, which we typically decline, but I'm glad we didn't. It was most excellent, as was the accompanying olive oil & garlic and balsamic. My partner was very pleased to find several veal options, and selected the vitello limone. I chose the cabanara. Both dishes were excellent, with ample portions to take home. The bar was a sociable place, and we conversed with Shane and the other couple present. The HH chianti was very good. Our only complaint would be the price of my partner's Tanqueray & Tonic. The tonic was very good."

"We were there for dinner on 6/25 with friends who were visiting from NJ. It was a beautiful evening, so we sat on the patio. The service was excellent, and all 6 of us said the meals were incredible! The amount of food and the flavor were excellent! Very enjoyable, and reasonably priced. We will be back! "

"The food quality is great. The ambiance delightful. Service excellent."

"Ambiance and tasty food. Great service. Thanks. "

"The atmosphere and friendly staff. Of coarse the food was great. "

"Great food. Friendly atmosphere."

"We loved the scallops and risotto. We were ok with the sword fish which had been highly recommended by our waiter. We loved Dans music and the outdoor ambiance and look forward to returning."

"The entertainment on the patio was lovely. The server was attentive and we never had empty water glasses. Our entrees were much better than we expected, Can wait to go back!! Don't Miss This One!!!"

"Liked your staff. Liked the food. Improve the lighting. It a bit dark."

"Great ambience and service and excellent food!"

"The marinara sauce should not have sugar added, it makes it too sweet and takes away from the dish."

"We love your food and we really enjoy your happy hour!"

"Patty was wonderful. The wine list...not so much. It could use improvement."

"Great atmosphere & excellent service. I tried something new...not pasta & did enjoy it, pasta entries MY FAVORITE."

"The steak was very OUTSTANDING. and the vegetables were a little greasy. I did like the focaccia, and my husband liked the chicken parmesan."

"We feel at home there since we have been dining there since they opened. We are always happy to bring guest to join us in fine dining."

"Excellent Eggplant Parm. probably best I ever had. "

"Menus promptly arrived Drink orders taken in a timely manner as were dinners. Server very responsive and helpful Music excellent "

"Great appetizers, salad and my wife’s favorite the eggplant dish."

"Good service..friendly staff..like the ambiance.."

"Loved it all, the service, great food, and am looking forward to going again this week.. my new 'to go to' resturant. thks, sally Berkshire."

"There was a group of 16 of us and the service was timely and outstanding. The Pollo Picata on the Early Bird menu was great and highly recommended. Separate checks were available even for our large group."

"You are consistently good, I thought the Pasta Gamberetti Funghi was quite good the other night. . Your staff are professional, food is consistently good."

"We enjoyed everything. Gail was a wonderful waitress. We have dined with you previously but with your card incentives and specials during the week we will be back soon, with company!"

"The spinach salad was so fresh and wonderful, and the lasagna was incredibly delicious. We are locals, and really enjoy the ambiance at Bella Vita. The staff is always professional, courteous, efficient, and welcoming, and every entree we have tried here has been perfection! Such a special restaurant!"

"The food was excellent. Waitress was friendly and efficient"

"I am delighted with the food and the service, as well as the entertainment. The chef is talented, the atmosphere lovely, and the service elegant. Very relaxing experience! Thank you"

" Bella Vita is by far the finest Italian restaurant in the area nothing needs improvement the staff is friendly and capable the food is excellent and the owner is a bonus for everyone with his wonderful mannner to be sure that you’re satisfied and happy with your dining experience."

"How about a lemoncello margarita? "

"I liked the scenery as well as the service. Everyone was friendly and very thoughtful "

"The great atmosphere and enjoyment of a fantastic dinner, service! Our favorite place to go in Sedona!"

"We really love the flourless chocolate cake. It’s the best we have ever had."

"In my opinion you have the best Italian food in Sedona. Better than Lisa Dahl's restaurants. Thank you for that. Love your food, love your outdoor patio and your cozy restaurant inside. The entertainment you provide is so enjoyable. That being said, the one thing that stands out to make our visit the most enjoyable is Brett. He is just so darned awesome. We love him and he does such a great job taking care of us. He is one of the reasons we come back again and again. "

"The ambiance, the staff, and the quality of the meals were top notch. Bella Vita is definitely a go-to place for an upscale experience."

"Christine, our server, enhanced our experience. She was delightful. We found that the prices were too high in contrast to other restaurants in the Verde Valley."

"Congenial, personable and attentive staff coupled with great variety and excellent meals made for a very pleasant dining experience. Improvements?? We were extremely satisfied start to finish, don't change a thing."

"The food was beautifully presented and delicious. Christine was an attentive and excellent server, and thoroughly explained the new rewards program."

"The food, ambiance, music, wait staff were all excellent. We were sitting in the corner near the music and there was a A/C vent right over us. It had been raining and temps were cool already - I'm glad I brought a wrap."

"Great to see Sammy Davis back. Your food has always been very good and prices reasonable."

"Miss Ron, but Christina (who was our server this trip) did a very good job. Plus the busy staff was always available to clear empty plates or fill water glasses. As for the food, it was excellent as always, but the first dish of spaghetti almost always has too little spaghetti and a lot of very good sauce. My wife always asks for a second bowl of spaghetti without sauce to mix with the remaining sauce from the first go round."