Bella Vista

The best Italian food I have had anywhere in Austin or Lago Vista area. The servings are also very generous. The wine selection is very good and at very good prices. The service is personable am often over the top each and every time I dine in or take out.It's family owned & operated and it shows in the extremely friendly atmosphere. Sometimes, I stay too long :-) because of that. If you haven't tried them. Do so. You won't regret it.

We recently moved to the area and decided to check out Bella Vista based on its great reviews. While it seems they no longer serve pizza (a bit of a bummer!), I still wanted to try their pasta and it did not disappoint. I had the spaghetti and meatballs, and my friend tried the spaghetti with meat sauce. Both dishes were delicious, though I would suggest they add a bit more sauce to the spaghetti for that perfect balance.The meal also came with a fresh salad and warm, flavorful bread that was simply divine!I'll definitely be back to Bella Vista, especially once I'm no longer pregnant and can explore their wine list. Looking forward!

Great restaurant in Lago Vista. The flavor was delicious and everything was reasonably priced. The service was great as well. The atmosphere was decent for the location. But the food makes up for anything that may be lacking in ambiance.

Went to Bella Vista for lunch today with a group from our neighborhood and had the best service from Sophia! The food was so good and the garlic knots just kept coming! I ordered the Chicken Alba from the lunch menu and brought 3/4th of the chicken home. It was a huge portion! I can't wait to go back and try other dishes! Everything looked so yummy!

I really wish I could give 3 1/2 stars as I feel that is more deserving and whil in my opinion 3 stars is solid, the yelp community for some reason is 5 stars or bust. I would give 4 1/2 stars but docking a star because they recently changed the soup containers. $9 dollars for a cup of minestrone to go is crazy. Pasta is good, albeit priced at a bracket that I would expect homemade pasta. The new tall guy handling Togo orders is aloof. The sauces are on point though and the entree serving portions are decent. As Italian joints go in Austin it's mid, and wouldn't compare it to North Italia which is in my 5 star bracket (I know, low standards).

So good! The portions are big and their bread is so soft and buttery. We ordered take out and it was ready in 20 minutes. The lobster ravioli is the best!!!

The food here is consistently amazing and abundant; you will bring home leftovers.The hubby nearly always gets the lasagna; I get chicken something. Recently, I had the Chicken Scarpariello; my god, the sauce! So delicious.If you're avoiding gluten, go elsewhere. I didn't see gluten-free offerings. But the bread (with butter, not olive oil), the pizza crust, the pasta is on point.Service is not fast. I'd go elsewhere if you're in a hurry. But if you're willing to linger over wine and dinner in a place with white tablecloths, this place is very good.

We had a delightful casual mid-week dinner recently at Bella Vista. I am not a big wine drinker but they had a selection on the wine list that I just had to try. I was certainly glad that I did! It had a great taste at a reasonable price.The service and food were excellent. We were in no hurry so this suited us fine. If you might be in a hurry, have small children or are generally impatient, this might not be the place for you.We loved that this is a family run place and that the family takes pride in their service and their food. We had a delightful chat with our server's mother, who was glad to hear that her son had given us good service.An Italian friend once told me that the hallmark of a place with good food is that they need to take some time to prepare it. If you think about it, there is a Iot of truth and wisdom to what he said.If you are looking for a relaxing "date night" destination, we feel that this is just the place. Put your phones away and talk to your dinner companion(s); you might just like the experience.We were very full from dinner, despite taking half of it home for another time, so we weren't able to sample Bella Vista's desserts. However, a couple at a nearby table had some delightful-looking treats that we plan to sample on our next visit.Do yourself a favor and take your best gal or guy out on a relaxing date nite to Bella Vista; it will be some of the best money that you have spent.

Very typical for the Austin area, you cannot judge a book by its cover. When you enter the restaurant it has the Italian ambience that assures you that you made the right choice. A friendly staff and a much larger menu then what you will find online. We had the Manicotti and the Chicken Parmigiana. Both served hot from the oven and delicious. When in Lago Vista, you should definitely visit Bella Vista for good Italian cuisine.

I love Bella Vista! Everything I have ever ordered has been absolutely delicious! Their Chicken Marsala, Lasagna, Manicotti, Chicken Parmigiana, Chicken Alfredo, meatballs and pizza are all outstanding! This is my go to for Italian food in Lago Vista!The staff is very attentive and gracious! Have a glass of wine and enjoy a wonderful dining experience