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Bella Vista Ristorante, Niagara Falls, NY

Bella Vista Ristorante

3.4
3.4
275 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!

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Bar Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:00 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 275 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.4
3.4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.3Food
  • 3.6Service
  • 3.6Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Western New York

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Western New York

    Romantic

275 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Toledo

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The food was over priced and wasn’t very good at all we paid are bill and went to a nother restaurant

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent and enjoyable day!! Definitely will go again Thanks to all!!

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  3. CarlosJavier757

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    very good food and excellent pizza, The service of the girls or waitresses was very good

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    It was a good experience, and I would love to visit again.

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  5. CarlosSB

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience2
    Very limited menu for lunch. Pure sandwiches, no fish. It doesn't have a good menu

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience2
    This place probably has a much better vibe in the summer time. There isn’t much of an ambience at all inside, it looks like a typical hotel restaurant. Very bright and the decor is basic and old. The food was very subpar. Pizza was okay. Pasta tasted like one of those frozen stove top bags. If you’re a tourist From out of town, probably book elsewhere. Pics are deceiving. Waiter was nice tho.

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  7. JulieX

    Kansas City

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We showed at 12 noon. The place was not open. We waited for 10 minutes and still no one at the desk. So we left.

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  8. VLADD

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Hi Dear Custumer Service, I was very disappointed when 4 of us arrived to the restaurant Bella Vista on Saturday Oct 21st at 12pm to our reservation and nobody was there to receive us. A blond lady came out of the restaurant and informed us that they don’t have a waiter yet. By 12:20pm we were still in front of the door waiting . If I was the Manager I will offer a sit and a glass of water at list till I figure it out what to do. We all left by 12:25pm. No apologies were given at any moment. She just looked at us from the reception across the hallway when we left.

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  9. NievelysH

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    The food was bad, it looked like old food. The ambience was really bad.

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  10. Manar

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice location, calm atmosphere and good food

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  11. ManharD

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience4
    Food was over salty we ordered chicken salad and cream pesto both dishes came with super salty chicken in it.

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  12. MaximusJ

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Amazing food. Took 25 minutes to realize the wine we’ve ordered was out of stock but everything else was perfect.

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  13. mglu

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

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

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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Food choices are varied & interesting, although not in the vein of French imo. The sauces appear on both the beef dishes & chicken same, which seemed a bit odd. Overall, a good value.

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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. SusanB

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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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  38. 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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  39. 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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  40. 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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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 3.4 stars by 275 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 3 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 Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Bar Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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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