3 Best Italian Restaurants in Grand Rapids, MI

“Bistro Bella Vita is an airy restaurant filled with warm woods that offers farm-to-table homestyle Mediterranean dishes and patio dining. Their famous French and Italian cuisine is made from scratch using as many locally produced ingredients as possible. Bistro Bella Vita provides homemade pasta, oven-baked pizza, grilled meats, desserts, and beverages. All of their dishes come with their Old and New World wines curated by their Advanced Sommelier and hand-crafted cocktails from their talented mixologists. You can enjoy their happy hour menu. Bistro Bella Vita provides a private dining area for wedding receptions and company parties. Four unique rooms at Bistro can accommodate up to 80 guests with floral arrangements, decorations, A/V equipment, photography, and more, as well as a VIP cellar table that can accommodate up to 14 guests.”

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“Pietro's Italian Restaurant is a rustic Italian restaurant serving handmade ravioli, thin crust pizza, and a lengthy wine list. The restaurant is known for nearly 40 years for its classic and signature pastas, including West Michigan’s pasta dish, Fettuccine Michael. They bring the aroma of fresh-baked bread and hand-crafted house-made ravioli, all made in their pasta shop daily. Pietro's Italian Restaurant has a private party room that can accommodate 10, 20, or even up to 140 guests. You can sign up for their Club Paisano and receive a welcome certificate for $5.00 toward your next visit to Pietro’s. Pietro's Italian Restaurant offers happy hour and cocktail menus.”

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“Amore Trattoria Italiana offers a homestyle Italian menu and hosts live music while offering set-price dinners in a comfortable setting. Their award-winning chef Jenna Arcidiacono brings a taste of the old world to Grand Rapids’ Alpine Avenue. Amore Trattoria Italiana has been voted Best Service, Best Fine Dining, and Best Italian in Grand Rapids. The restaurant offers a variety of Italian dishes made with fresh, sourced ingredients. They source some specialty items, like wines, from small and local vendors. Amore Trattoria Italiana offers a private dining room for wedding rehearsal dinners, exclusive dinners, and private parties for groups of up to 35 people. The restaurant also offers gift cards.”

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