"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."