Bistro Bella Vita Menu
39 items in 6 sections · $13.00 – $34.00 · Italian Restaurant in Grand Rapids, MI
Bistro Bella Vita’s menu lists 39 dishes and drinks, grouped into Appetizers, Salads & Soups, Entrées, Housemade Pasta, Pizzas, and Bistro Martinis. Prices range from $13.00 to $34.00, and a typical item costs about $13.00. Popular choices include Faroe Islands Salmon, Tomato Bruschetta, Maison, Rigatoni Bolognese, and Rustica.
Appetizers 7
- Tomato Bruschetta
balsamic roasted tomato, onion, pesto, ricotta, crostini
- Calamari
pesto marinade, marinara, garlic aioli, gremolata
- Mussels
P.E.I. mussels, potato, onion, red pepper, white wine, butter, vadouvan cream, baguette
- Frites
Truffle oil, garlic aioli
- Fried Baby Carrots
Greek yogurt, pecorino, vincotto, dukkah
- Spicy Pork Meatballs
Sugo, herbs, pecorino
- Burrata
artichoke salmoriglio, herb oil, arugula, crostini
Salads & Soups 5
- Maison
Greens, carrot, radish, crouton, choice of dressing
- Arugula
artichoke, pickled pepper, red onion, pistachio, whipped feta, red wine vinaigrette
- Caesar
romaine, herb crumb, parmesan
- Kale
pear, celery, golden raisin, fresno chili, white cheddar dressing, walnut pangrattato
- Beet
navel orange, blueberry, hazelnut, frisee, lemon-balsamic reduction, citrus goat cheese, herb oil
Entrées 8
- Faroe Islands Salmon$34.00
Butter poached potato, brisket, broccoli, charred zucchini, crab tonnato, herbs
- Beef Brisket Bourguignon
potato, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, mushroom, red wine jus
- Filet Mignon
brown butter mashed potatoes, cauliflower, onion marmalade, gremolata, bordelaise
- Poulet De Provence
rotisserie roasted half chicken, potato, broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, chicken jus
- Saffron Risotto
shrimp, crab, sausage, broccoli, red pepper, parmesan, Calabrian chili aioli
- Pork Tenderloin
lyonnaise potato, pea, sauce poivrade
- Bistro Burger
caramelized onion, remoulade, American cheese, sesame seed bun, frites
- Parisian Gnocchi
mushroom, pea, kale, dukkah, green onion aioli, pecorino
Housemade Pasta 5
- Rigatoni Bolognese
Traditional northern italian meat sauce, parmesan
- Rotini Con Pollo
confit chicken, pesto cream, parmesan, pine nut
- Four Cheese Ravioli
confit chicken, pesto cream, parmesan, pine nut
- Black Spaghetti
crab, spinach, Calabrian chili, garlic, white wine, butter, extra virgin olive oil, parmesan
- Bucatini Amatriciana
Pizzas 5
- Rustica
Italian sausage, pepperoni, mozzarella, marinara, parmesan
- Formaggi
Pecorino, gorgonzola, rosemary, mozzarella, parmesan, garlic oil
- Prosciutto & Pear
prosciutto, roasted pear, goat cheese, honey, rosemary, sage, mozzarella
- Margherita
extra virgin olive oil, fresh mozzarella, basil, marinara
- Bianca
prosciutto, roasted pear, goat cheese, honey, rosemary, sage, mozzarella
Bistro Martinis 9
- Pomegranate Punch$13.00
Pearl blueberry vodka / pomegranate liqueur sour / white cranberry
- Plum Crazy$13.00
Pearl plum vodka / plum wine blackberry puree / white cranberry
- The Pear$13.00
Grey goose pear vodka / pear puree / apple juice
- Ginger & Juice$13.00
Pineapple vodka / ginger liqueur / pineapple
- Bistro Blues$13.00
Raspberry vodka / blue curacao / sour / lemon lime soda
- Cold Hearted$13.00
Vanilla vodka / creme de strawberry / pineapple
- Prickly Pear$13.00
Exotico tequila / triple sec prickly pear purée / house sour
- The Cucumber$13.00
Pearl cucumber vodka / white cranberry
- Pink Lady$13.00
Citrus vodka / limoncello / prickly pear purée / house sour
Menu items and prices are provided for information and may have changed (last updated April 2026). Allergen information is not included – please ask the restaurant.