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Bella Vista Ristorante, Niagara Falls, NY

Bella Vista Ristorante

4.0
4
262 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Enjoy dinner on our two-tier riverfront patio or warm up inside by the fire. It’s Italy done right with the freshest ingredients and lovingly prepared dishes. Join us!

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (716) 299-0344
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Kevin Hudson
  • Neighbourhood
    Niagara Falls
  • Cross Street
    Near 72nd street
  • Parking Details
    Ample complimentary parking
  • Public Transit
    Bus stop right out front of the Hotel
  • Entertainment
    Live music on Friday and Saturday nights
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 262 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Western New York

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Western New York

    Great for scenic views

262 Reviews
  1. mglu

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great view, great patio, great food and service...

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed having our meeting and the ladies enjoyed the dining experience and the food was excellent.

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  3. Georgie

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Amazing ambiance and hidden restaurant gem. Everything else was almost perfect except the service was extremely slow for not having too many customers ( only three tables been served and it took almost an hour to receive our food) and the octopus was not cooked correctly nor fresh. Besides all those constructive criticisms, I have been recommending Bella Vista to all my friends and family members. It is an A restaurant in Western New York.

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  4. LisaG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    We met a work colleague from Toronto and came all the way from Pittsburgh to have lunch. The club sandwich was awesome and the salad that my friend ordered was inventive and huge. The only problem were the bees around the patio. Fumigate perhaps to keep them at bay.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience1
    We ordered two salmons that were swimming in rice pasta soup with little flavour. Hamburger was dry and industrial. The pasta with lemon and shrimps was ok. For what we have paid i would have expected more. The waitress was helpful and kind

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  6. DarrellR

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    Beautiful view. Great food. Good staff. Needs cosmetic updates.

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  7. JessicaE

    Cleveland

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    The location and view were great. The food was not. We ordered a charcuterie board. It didn’t even come with bread, only pieces of crackers. It consisted mostly of crasins. The pizza was ok, The tables near us ordered pasta and both sent it back complaining it was awful,

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waiter was amazing to us. Recommended the octopus which was a great choice! Martinis were phenomenal.

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  9. SusanB

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very nice casual riverside restaurant. Small but good dinner menu. Chef would not substitute red potatoes for orzo, but sauce on my fish quite good

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  10. DeniseF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our food was delicious! Waiter was very nice & attentive 🙂

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  11. Serena

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    There is nothing good about this place. We all got a pasta dish and the food was so bland we all only took a few bites. One of us found a hair in our dish and it took our server 3 asks to simply bring some salt and pepper. If you want to enjoy your meal… do not come here.

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  12. Giambam

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food4service3ambience5
    This was only our second time dining there, but we will.be making it a regular stop in our restaurant rotation. Even tho the pizza we ordered had mozzarella on it instead of the advertised ricotta lol. It was still very tasty! The Pork Ragu pasta was delicious as well!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    Not a good experience. We sat at our table for 15 minutes with no server approaching us even for a drink order. Restaurant was not crowded. We left and never ordered.

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  14. JesseH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    They were short on servers so our server had like 10 tables. Food was okay, not worth the price. Outside was not lit up. Not what I was expecting. If you go on a good night, I'm assuming it would be great. We went on a Sunday so maybe it was because of that? View was great. We also went after a rain storm had just passed.

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  15. mglu

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Most likely the best patio and view in Western New York. Service and food are great.

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  16. JeanneK

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ate outdoors, and enjoyed it very much. The pizza is excellent. The view is very nice.

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  17. JohnDoe

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall3food2service1ambience3
    Food was brought out all at once, 12$ “bread service” took 20 minutes to be served, then a minute later salad and entree was brought out at the same time

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  18. PaulM

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    We didn't eat there. We were seated promptly. We then waited 20 minutes with no waiter in sight. Two tables that arrived after we did were waited on . one was a party of 12 or 14. That's when we decided to leave. It's a shame, because its a lovely place with a nice waterfront view. I hope they get their service fixed. I'd give them another try.

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  19. DebM

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Clean, wonderful view, outstanding food. Staff was very nice and accommodating. Will absolutely be back.

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  20. JimH

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our dinner was perfect, from appetizers through our entrees. The view was beautiful. We couldn’t have asked for better service!

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  21. Margie

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    the dining experience was wonderful...much attention paid to us and very pleasant servers and staff...the food was excellent ...setting beautiful...we will be back...M. Fitchlee

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great food. Love the outside seating area! Definitely recommend this restaurant.

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  23. Amico

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Bella Vista is a nice dining indoor/outdoor experience overlooking the waterfront. Casual and relaxing as well.😊

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    The food was amazing. I ordered the salmon, and my husband ordered the pork chop, and we both agreed it was top notched. We sat outside on the patio ( be warned the sea gulls can become a nuisance), but the view is incredible. The problem was that the prices were a little overboard. Our meal with no appetizers we did have to pay extra for a garden salad to go with our meals. We ordered a bottle of wine, which was just a local reisling, and wasn't that great (twist top not even a cork) $38. The total meal was $119.00 no dessert either. We would probably not go back just because of the price.

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  25. EmmaH

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Very noisy. Prices were high. Good was not good. Tip is automatically added to your bill

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  26. LarryM

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great view. Great food. Great service from a helpful and polite staff.

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  27. Angela

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience5
    The view is breathtaking, the restaurant is gorgeous. Both had the pasta and bread basket. Both were okay.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated our first year anniversary in Niagara Falls and primarily chose this restaurant because of its river views and outdoor dining. It was beautiful but we were happily surprised that the food was great. Our server was also amazing. She offered us free desert for our anniversary which we declined because we were too full but she gave it to us anyway to go… and we enjoyed it later that night.

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  29. Niagrarestaurantfinds

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Basically in a hotel lobby. Food and service were good. Ambiance was too sterile, not cozy.

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  30. ChristopherS

    South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very welcoming. Hugh portions. Great service. Excellent location.

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  31. No1zFool

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Limited menu but overall lovely experience. Would recommend.

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  32. Eliza

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    This restaurant has beautiful views and ambiance is great. But food is terrible…Most of the food has vinegar the pasta….. including the cauliflower charcuterie board. Very pricey not worth the the lack of quality in the food. Waiter was very nice but not sure the delay in service (the place had four guest);however, it did appeared as if he was training someone as he was trying to attend our table. I would not recommend this to a friend. Thank you.

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  33. SNewman

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The waitress on staff seemed to not want to service our table. The bartender sat us and took our order (by memory). The waitress sat someone right after us and they got their food first. We felt very unwelcomed, the bartender tried but the damage was done. Horrible experience and put a negative light on the hotel. I would NEVER return.

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  34. Nanjack

    Indiana

    22 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    There's no way to rate this restaurant. It is closed along with the hotel it is in. I can't understand why we got a confirmation for our reservation.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were served by Anthony and had top service and a delicious meal! Amazing place with top service, good food and great view to the river.

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  36. Cass

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Didn’t realize it was in a hotel until we got there. The outdoor patio looked beautiful, would be nice to come back in the summer and enjoy the view with all the string lights. The service was excellent, and the food was incredible. Huge portions too. Me and my partner both had the Ragu Parppadelle and both thought it was fantastic. If I had to give a critique, it would be that there was no music in the background to drown out other tables’ conversations.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    amazing experience will 100% be back -couple from ohio

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  38. AntoinetteJ

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    It was my husband's birthday and new year's eve, so we knew it would be busy and loud. The food was beyond delicious, however, my husband ordered an appetizer that never came until his supper was served. I brought dessert with candles to surprise my husband, the waitress dropped one of the candles, couldn't remember my husband's name, and was clearly very nervous and shaking. The manager came over and asked if the food was good, yes it was good, the service however was not.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    It was ok, the steak wasn't worth the up charge. The waitress was very nice and service was good.

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  40. BubodaBuff

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great service and beautiful view. Convenient. Delicious salad!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bella Vista Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (716) 299-0344.

Bella Vista Ristorante is rated 4 stars by 262 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bella Vista Ristorante

7001 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14304

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Near 72nd street
  • Neighbourhood
    Niagara Falls
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Ample complimentary parking
  • Public Transit
    Bus stop right out front of the Hotel
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Kevin Hudson
  • Entertainment
    Live music on Friday and Saturday nights
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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