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7+ YEARS IN TBR
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BISTRO BELLA VITA

(5.0 Score)
44 Cesar East Chavez Avenue Southwest,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Directions

Since 1997

Specialities:

✓Tomato Bruschetta ✓Spicy Pork Meatballs ✓Moules ✓Brie ✓Smoked Salmon Rillettes ✓Calamari ✓Frites ✓Focaccia ✓Rustica ✓Prosciutto and Pear ✓Pickle Pizza ✓Formaggi ✓Margherita ✓Arugula ✓Caesar ✓Kale ✓Maison ✓Chef Salad ✓Beet Salad ✓Red Pepper Bisque ✓Rigatoni Bolognese ✓Black Bucatini ✓Rotini Con Pollo ✓Four Cheese Ravioli ✓Spaghetti ✓Faroe Islands Salmon ✓Beef Brisket Bourguignon ✓Pork Tenderloin ✓Filet Mignon ✓Poulet De Provence

"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 Expertly crafted cocktails prepared by their skilled mixologists. You can explore their exclusive happy hour offerings. 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.

2026 Highlights: They offer Bistro’s VIP Cellar Table, an intimate semi-private dining space perfect for entertaining guests. It accommodates up to 14 guests, allows custom dining experiences from the regular menu, requires no minimum charge, and provides a comfortable setting for private dinners or meetings while remaining connected to the restaurant atmosphere."

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License #802366218

Menu:

HOUSEMADE PASTA:
Rigatoni Bolognese $26
Black Bucatini $30
Rotini Con Pollo $26
Four Cheese Ravioli $26
Spaghetti $21
PIZZAS:
Rustica $25
Prosciutto & Pear $21
Pickle Pizza $20
Formaggi $21
Margherita $20
Salad & Soup:
Arugula $16
Caesar $15
Kale $16
Maison $12
Chef Salad $16
Beet Salad $16
Red Pepper Bisque $12
APPETIZERS:
Tomato Bruschetta $15
Spicy Pork Meatballs $16
Moules $18
Brie $17
Smoked Salmon Rillettes $17
Calamari $17
Frites $12
Focaccia $3
EntréE:
Faroe Islands Salmon $35
Beef Brisket Bourguignon $38
Pork Tenderloin $32
Filet Mignon $54
Poulet De Provence $34
Saffron Risotto $38
Bistro Burger $22
Parisian Gnocchi $28

Discount:

Get $5 Draft Beers

Get $8 Select Glasses of Wine

Get $9 Spritz

Get $10 Bistro Martinis

Get $8 Snacks (Frites • Spicy Pork Meatballs)

Get $13 Pizzas

On Happy Hour - every Monday - Friday from 2 - 4 pm!

Contact:

(616) 222-4600 (616) 214-3614

Mon-Thu: 11am - 9pm
Fri: 11am - 10pm
Sat: 4pm - 10pm
Sun: 4pm - 9pm

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9+ YEARS IN TBR
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PIETRO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

(5.0 Score)
2780 Birchcrest Drive Southeast,
Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Directions

Since 1979

Specialities:

✓Italian Spring Rolls ✓Artichoke Florentine Dip ✓Crab Stuffed Mushroom Caps ✓Bruschetta Con Pomodoro ✓Crab Stuffed Mushroom Caps ✓Artichoke Florentine Dip ✓Italian Spring Rolls ✓Oven Baked Grinder ✓Create Your Own Handcrafted Pizza ✓Handcrafted Deluxe Pizza ✓Antipasto Salad ✓Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad ✓Michigan Cherry Chicken Salad ✓Lasagna and Chicken Parmesan Combo ✓Northern Combination

"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.

2026 Highlights: Pietro's Italian Restaurant offer a variety of gift card options, making it easy to share memorable dining experiences with friends, family, and colleagues. They also provide professional catering services tailored to different events, delivering delicious cuisine and exceptional service for gatherings of all sizes."

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Pietro's Identified in The Top 200 Independent Restaurants in The Nation - Restaurant Hospitality Magazine In 1990
Pietro's Receives the "award of Excellence" from Grand Rapids Magazine in 1991
Receives Best Pasta, Best Italian Restaurant by The Town Magazine in 1995
License #01-257606

Menu:

Pietro'S Pasta:
Lasagne Di Pietro $18.50
Fettuccine Alfredo $18.50
Fettuccine Alfredo With The SautéEd Chicken $18.50
Fettuccine Alfredo With The SautéEd Shrimp $27.50
Fettuccine Michael $20.50
Chicken Paisano $21.50
Spaghetti And Meatballs $20.50
Spaghetti Marinara $17.00
ITALIAN TAPAS:
Crab Stuffed Mushroom Caps $13.50
Artichoke Florentine Dip $13.50
Italian Spring Rolls $14.50
Oven Baked Grinder $12.50
Create Your Own Hand-Crafted Pizza $12.50
Hand - Crafted Deluxe Pizza $18.50
ITALIAN SAMPLERS:
Lasagne & Chicken Parmesan Combo $26.50
Northern Combination $29.50
HAND CRAFTED PIZZA:
Create Your Own New York Style Pizza 12" $16.50
Create Your Own New York Style Pizza 14" $14.00
Create Your Own New York Style Pizza 16" $18.50
New York Style Goodfellow'S Pizza $20.50
Margherita Pizza $18.50

Discount:

Get up To 25% Off Every Order by Becoming a Member of Their Club

Get Free Fettuccine Michael Pasta by Signing up Their Club Paisano

Get $13.99 Off Your Birthday Dinner on Your Birthday by Signing up Their Club Paisano

Get $5 Off on Your Next Visit of $20 or More at Lunch or Dinner

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Contact:

(616) 452-3228 (616) 452-7488

Mon-Thu: 4pm - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 4pm - 10pm
Sun: 12pm - 8pm

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5+ YEARS IN TBR
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OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT GRAND RAPIDS

(4.9 Score)
3883 28th Street Southeast,
Grand Rapids, MI 49512 Directions

Since 1982

Specialities:

✓Fried Mozzarella ✓Calamari ✓Calabrian Hot Honey Chicken Bites ✓Meatballs Parmigiana ✓Stuffed Ziti Fritta ✓Lasagna Fritta ✓Spinach-artichoke Dip ✓Shrimp Fritto Misto ✓Toasted Ravioli ✓Spicy Sausage and Peppers Rigatoni ✓Creamy Mushroom Ravioli (v) ✓Calabrian Hot Honey Chicken Bites (serves 4–6) ✓Spicy Chicken and Peppers Rigatoni ✓Calabrian Steak and Shrimp Bucatini ✓Chicken Alfredo

"Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Grand Rapids provides a warm, cozy atmosphere that makes guests feel at home. They offer an exceptional dining experience, perfect for those searching for an extraordinary Italian meal in a welcoming family environment. With over 850 locations, Olive Garden has created a consistent atmosphere and customer experience across all its establishments. This commitment to excellence has contributed to its widespread popularity and reputation. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant remains true to their Italian roots by carefully selecting traditional Italian ingredients to create their mouthwatering dishes. From the moment you step through the doors, Olive Garden Italian Restaurant aims to create an authentic Italian dining experience that leaves a lasting impression. The attentive staff is dedicated to providing top-notch service and ensuring your visit is exceptional. Whether you're looking for a memorable family dinner or a satisfying meal with friends, Olive Garden Italian Restaurant's commitment to quality and traditional Italian cuisine makes it the perfect choice. Celebrate your life's special moments with a meal everyone will love.

2026 Highlights: Olive Garden Italian Restaurant offer gluten-free options and provide detailed nutritional and allergen information on their website, allowing customers to make informed choices based on their dietary preferences and needs."

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Menu:

CREATE YOUR OWN PASTA:
Create Your Own Pasta $13.99
APPETIZERS:
Fried Mozzarella $8.79
Calamari $12.29
Calabrian Hot Honey Chicken Bites $10.99
Meatballs Parmigiana $11.29
Stuffed Ziti Fritta $8.99
Lasagna Fritta $11.29
Spinach-Artichoke Dip $10.99
Shrimp Fritto Misto $13.29
Toasted Ravioli $9.79
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Spicy Sausage & Peppers Rigatoni $12.99
Creamy Mushroom Ravioli (V) $17.29
Calabrian Hot Honey Chicken Bites (Serves 4–6) $38.79
Spicy Chicken & Peppers Rigatoni $18.99
Classic EntréEs:
Calabrian Steak & Shrimp Bucatini $23.79
Chicken Alfredo $20.49
HOMEMADE SOUPS:
Homemade Soups (Single Serving) $8.79
Homemade Soups Large (Serves 12) $29.99
Homemade Soups (Serves 6) $19.29
Breadsticks & Dipping Sauces:
Dipping Sauces Starting At $4.49
Breadsticks (V) $4.49

Discount:

Get 5% Off for When You Purchase from $500-$999

Get 10% Off for When You Purchase from $1000-more

Contact:

(616) 940-1632 (616) 258-2049

Sun-Thu: 11am - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 11pm

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BISTRO BELLA VITA REVIEWS

Overall just a great experience, plenty of parking, lovely atmosphere, excellent service and delicious food. I highly recommend the Salmon. It was delicious. I wish I would have ordered some kind of bread to clean the leftover sauce on my plate. Our server Sarah was awesome. Definitely will be back for lunch.

I took my mother here for mothers day dinner. Everything was delicious. The black pasta with seafood, and the risotto rocked. Our server Kylee was awesome. We will definitely be back and request her again. Go here. You won't regret it.

We celebrated our 1st wedding anniversary here and the team really went all out to make it special for us. Food was amazing and the service was top notch. Thank you.

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PIETRO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT REVIEWS

Best authentic Italian food in Michigan. Always smells like fresh baked bread here , it's fantastic! Family owned & family recipes Been coming & bringing people here since I was a teenager. I've moved away since but had to get 2 orders of the chocolate mascarpone for my birthday when I came into town.. with extra creme anglaise! Missing the praline crunchy's tho! Michael's fettuccine alfredo is definitely a must! A hidden gem of GR.

We went here last night for my birthday. The crab stuffed mushrooms were ok but I loved the chicken paisano and the peach fizzy drink I had. The waitress was nice. Will definitely be back.

With its rich history and local staple, Pietro’s is a must try! My favorite was their gluten free pizza and flourless torte. They have a great happy hour menu with both food and drinks (offered at the bar).

OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT GRAND RAPIDS REVIEWS

My mother in-law, my daughter & I stoped in after my daughter's doctors appointment that we drove 2 hours for. Our waitress Jae was absolutely wonderful she checked on us constantly, was very friendly, always smiling and was great to talk to. Our food was the best we had in a long time fresh, hot, and absolutely delicious. Very friendly environment. We will defiantly be making this place our go to lunch date when we are up that way again.

Best Olive Garden server I've ever had and the fastest service from any location I've ever been to. Would reccomend if you're in the area. Managed very well.

I really enjoyed the service and atmosphere there, my food was a little salty but over all I enjoyed my time.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

BISTRO BELLA VITA Total Inspection Points: 120/120
Acknowledgments: 10
Table Reservations: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Experience: 10
Gift Certificates: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Real Discounts: 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

PIETRO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Table Reservations: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Experience: 10
Gift Certificates: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Real Discounts: 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT GRAND RAPIDS Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Table Reservations: 10
Business Hours: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Gift Certificates: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Real Discounts: 10
Social Media: 10