La Vita E Bella

4.5

578 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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At La Vita E Bella we provide authentic Italian food made with homemade sauces and pasta. We offer many seafood dishes inspired by our Sicilian roots and fresh Seattle offerings. Thin pizzas are baked fresh for our mouthwatering customers. We have a large wine selection and many antipasto platters (appetizers) that are perfect for a quick drink and snack on the go. With a live accordion player, our restaurant has a romantic atmosphere and welcoming environment ideal for locals and tourists alike. Owner Giuseppe Forte strives to offer affordable cuisine that pops with flavor and value. He personally buys the groceries several times a week to insure the best products, allowing prices to remain low and fair for our customers. If you prefer, you can always call 206-441-5322 for an amazing meal TO GO!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 27, 2022

June 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

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(206) 441-5322

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Sicilian
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(206) 441-5322
Website
http://www.lavitaebella.us/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Giuseppe Forte
Catering
We do catering up to 250 people. Free of charge delivery Weddings, Rehearsal dinners, Birthdays, Anniversary
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, La Vita E Bella can accommodate your private event needs.
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator: (855) 620-8228

Location
2411 2nd Ave Seattle, WA 98121
Neighborhood
Belltown / Pike Place Market
Cross street
Between Wall and battery st.
Parking details
Street Parking
Entertainment
Accordian Player
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Paglia e Fieno$9.95
Fettuccine spinace e fettuccine all'uovo with diced ham in a cream parmigiano sauce.
Boscaiola$9.95
Rigatoni pasta in a tomato meat sauce with sweet peas, mushrooms & a touch of cream.
Lasagna$9.95
Layers of fresh pasta, béchamel, tomato meat sauce, & parmigiano.
Spaghetti al Porro$9.95
Spaghetti tossed with leeks, roma tomatoes, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil & parmigiano.
Penne al Pesto$9.95
Penne pasta in our homemade pesto sauce with a touch of cream topped with parmigiano & pine nuts.
Gnocchi al Forgo$9.95
Potato dumplings baked with roma tomatoes, spinach & fresh mozzarella.
Ravioli Bolognese$9.95

Carne

Includes side of seasonal vegetable.

Pollo Artoccio$12.95
Chicken breast, fresh mozzarella, prociutto ham, marinara sauce.
Veal Satimbocca$12.95
Veal scaloppini topped with thinly sliced prosecutor di parma & sage in a white wine butter sauce.

Pizza

Margherita$8.95
Fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, & basil.
Romana$9.95
Fresh mozzarella, ham & tomato sauce.
Capricciosa$9.95
Ham, artichoke hearts, sausage, fresh mozzarella & tomato sauce.
Quatro Stagioni$9.95
Mushrooms, artichoke hearts, ham, red bell peppers, fresh mozzarella & tomato sauce.
Salsiccia$9.95
Sausage, broccoli, fresh mozzarella & tomato sauce.
Quattro Forage$9.95
Fresh mozzarella, gorgonzola, brie & fontina cheeses.
Salame Piccante$9.95
Spicy salame, fresh mozzarella & tomato sauce.
Prosciutto e Funghi$9.95
Champignon mushrooms, prosciutto di parma, fresh mozzarella & tomato sauce.
Calzone$9.95
Sausage, red bell peppers, fresh mozzarella & tomato sauce.
New York$10.95
Salsiccia salame, bell peppers, onion, garlic, fresh mozzarella & tomato sauce.

Bruschette

Classica$5.95
Diced Roma tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil and extra-virgin olive oil.
Funghi$5.95
Marinated portobello mushrooms with garlic, organo, basil & balsamic vinaigrette.
Melanzane$5.95
Marinated eggplants with garlic, basil & balsamic vinaigrette.

Crepes

Funghi Salsiccia$9.95
Crepe filled with champignon mushrooms & Italian sausage in a creamy parmigiano sauce.
Prosciutto$9.95
Crepe filled with prosciutto di parma & a creamy parmigiano sauce.
Spinaci$9.95
Crepe filled with spinach & a creamy parmigiano sauce.

Zuppa

Salsiccia
Italian sausage, cannellini beans & potatoes in a vegetable broth.
- Cup$5.50
- Bowl$6.50
Lenticchie
Lentil soup.
- Cup$5.50
- Bowl$6.50
Minestrone
Classic vegetable soup.
- Cup$5.50
- Bowl$6.50

Le Insalate

grilled chicken breast $2.

Caprese$7.95
Sliced Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and extra - virgin olive oil.
Caesar$7.95
Classic Caesar salad.
Braccio Di Ferro$7.95
Fresh spinach topped with gorgonzola cheese & walnuts tossed with extra-virgin olive oil.
Mista$7.95
Mixed greens with roma tomatoes tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Sicilia$7.95
Fresh mozzarella, roma tomatoes, kalamata olives & celery mixed with extra-virgin olive oil.

Panini

Sofia Loren$8.95
Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil & extra-virgin olive oil.
Fiorello$8.95
Roasted red bell peppers, grilled portobello mushrooms, eggplant arugula, provolone cheese & kalamata olive spread.
Franco E Ciccio$8.95
Italian sausage, sundried tomato pesto, fresh mozzarella & spinach.
Rossellini$8.95
Grilled chicken breast, roasted red bell peppers, fresh mozzarella & spinach.
Battista$8.95
Speck (flavored ham) provolone & arugula.

What 578 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

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TomM
Seattle
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
La Vita e Bella is THE best! Giuseppe, Juan, Pedro and the rest of the team are amazing--they treat us like old friends when we arrive, and remember all our special preferences (no parsley ;-). Both the people and the place are a neighborhood jewel!! The specials are always numerous and fantastic, and the regular menu items always make it a tough decision! The atmosphere is great for date night (it's our go-to for this!), and they also do an amazing job with delivery orders (a real staple for us during the height of the pandemic). Thank you to everyone at La Vita e Bella for making every meal special, not to mention authentic and delicious!!
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BetsyF
Tampa
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect find. The food, service, and atmosphere were perfect for our first night in seattle💞
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and great atmosphere, enjoyed it very much
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food for really reasonable prices. Loved their outdoor seating area (which is dog friendly) on a warm day!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience. Service was very nice and attentive. Would give 5 stars overall if it wasn’t for two misses - one of the daily specials was described as being halibut but turned out to be salmon (don’t know if they simply didn’t have halibut or it was salmon all along, but we were one of the first customers that day) and we ordered Port with dessert only to find out that they were out of Port. Beyond that, though, everything was perfect and we have a wonderful time with family.
TW
ToddW
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great value and nice little restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff were amazing, prompt with service, attentive with all requests, and the food was incredible. I cannot wait to visit again. Well done!!
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charlesy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was incredible and the ambience was nice. The service was good even though they were quite busy, but that is a good sign. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic last minute service. Food came out quick and very hot! Very attentive staff and quick to take care of every request. Also, I came in with 10 mins to close and didn’t feel rushed at all. Staff was VERY accommodating. Would highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exactly what we were looking for! Little local place with great vibe, attentive waitstaff and delicious food! The Fettuccine Tartufo is life changing!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience3
The first time I ate here, my order was forgotten and had to be started when everyone else’s food had arrived. I called it a fluke and rebooked another visit. This time, same thing. My order was forgotten, and then came burned and wrong, and then arrived correct but also burned. The other food we ordered was good but seemed to have too much meat and sauce in the dishes for the amount of pasta. The ambience was also nice, but did got rather noisy and hard to have a conversation across the table. I’m surprised considering the good reviews I have seen for this place. Sadly I don’t think I will be trying again.
SH
ShawnH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best Italian dishes I’ve had. I must when visiting Seattle
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tantrik
Seattle
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
Our first time experience here was very good. However this time around it wasn’t that great. The food didn’t taste as good as it did the first time around and they got one of the orders wrong. Of course, they did remake the order so thanks to them for that. The dessert was good and so was the service. I would go back but not with great expectations.
JN
JaneN
Seattle
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food always consistently superior
DD
DanD
Seattle
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
My guess is that the place was short-staffed. Our server seemed to be working hard, but we had delays throughout the meal. Perhaps he had a big party in the other room. Aside from that, it was a pretty fun spot, good Sicilian food, nice vibe. I hope the service can be beefed up!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food at very reasonable prices
GS
GarthS
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal and the service was excellent! Would go there again.
M
Mich
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was delicious, staff was kind. We had the penne pesto and Salmon Farfalle and loved both. Very filling flavorful. Unfortunately they needed the table, so we felt bad lingering to digest for more dessert and drinks.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Meeting friends and staff was great but busy. Food was delicious.
KH
KHHH
Seattle
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on March 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
For a business lunch, La Vita E Bella is great! Two of us has the Salmone Romana special with appetizers Capresse and Bruschette Classica. The salmon out of this world delicious. Others feasted on the Rigatoni di Pesce and Pizza Calzone. There were no leftovers for afternoon snacks. Pike IPAs all all rounded out our lunch. We're going back real soon.
JD
JoanneD
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The pasta dishes were delicious. The bow tie pasta with sundried tomatoes came with several large, juicy prawns. The ravioli in mushroom sauce was the overall favorite in our group. The server was informed, lovely and efficient. We had a great dinner.
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walktumi
Seattle
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every dish was amazing - Caesar salad, farfalle tartufo, cioppino, and the tiramisu and the pistachio chocolate dessert. Service great, attitude to everything was wonderful. I had not been there for 4 years, so glad I went back ! Still one of the best Italian restaurant for great food at prices that do not break the bank. Mille grazie Giuseppe for being so ethical and amazing. I will be back more with more friends. I am not Italian but I lived in Italy and I know great home cooking when I see and taste it.
LV
LizV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was here with 3 teens. We each ordered something different and I don't know which one was best. Great service, nice atmosphere. WIll go again when in town!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience2
Food was very bland. Nice presentation with a vegetable medley. My chocolate cheesecake was dry & tasteless. When back in Seattle, won’t come back here again.
AS
AndreaS
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was excellent! We had 7 of us so we got to try different things. The Caesar Salad was enough to share with 4 people and was delicious! We had the special with prawns and vodka pasta and we loved it! The cheesecake was a lot a favorite! We would go back for sure if we came back to Seattle.
C
Coco
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to go for a dinner date. Staff were attentive, friendly- professional, and helpful with wine pairings. Highly recommend.
AB
AndreaB
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a place i count as home. ❤ comfort food and good hearted people.
RW
RichardW
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
You can’t miss going with either the pizzas or pastas and the wine list is solid. The ambiance is fun but it can be noisy with little to deaden the sound. The back room to the left as you enter can handle large parties.
RP
RodP
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience3
Valentine’s Day Excellent minestrone soup and spinach salad. Generous portions, fresh pasta cooked well an enjoyable evening.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for our Valentine's dinner and we had a wonderful time. Service was great as well as food and ambiance.
Z
Zander
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Rude service. Made a reservation for 3:00 pm, you would assume that since they allowed you to make a reservation at a certain time that they would be open at that time. Well, this was not the case at this restaurant. Showed up at exactly 3 pm for my reservation and was rudely denied. I told them I had a reservation but they said, there Was nothing they can do, they are closed, and that the website was wrong. Was really excited to eat there, but the people were very rude, will not be coming back.
MT
MegTaylor
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and wine was delicious! I especially enjoyed the pasta special of the day - freshly made spaghetti infused with sun dried tomatoes in a creamy white whine sauce with scallops. The restaurant was quiet and the music was perfect for the mood - jazzy but quiet. Will definitely go again!
LE
LindaE
Seattle
72 reviews
vip
5.0
72 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great as usual!
JN
JaneN
Seattle
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal before the Kraken game! Excellent service, lots of menu options, everything was served perfectly for our large party. Pedro is charming and works very hard to make sure everything is perfect!
RG
RobertG
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had elk- in a port wine reduction. My wife had carbonara. Both excellent and the chianti and desserts just topped off an excellent dinner overall. The music they played was old school jazz. We love this place.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
New Year’s Eve dinner was spectacular. We look forward to visiting you again soon!
L
Lkelly616
Seattle
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent quality food and service. Went there with my husband and son and we all enjoyed our meals. We started with the clam and mussel appetizer, my husband had the Spaghetti al Mare, my son had the salmon special and I had the Rigatoni con Pesce. Fresh ingredients for all. The Peroni and two glasses of red wine were also excellent. Wait staff was friendly and attentive. Parking was a challenge.
BW
BarbaraW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Four separate dishes, each superb. Absolutely authentic Italian. Soooo good. Would go back in a heartbeat.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2021
overall3food3service2ambience3
Service was ok and wasn’t too impressed with the meal. The brochette was flavorless, a little disappointed
BB
BobB
Shanghai
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food is delightful and is no repeat of what you would get at another Italian Bistro. Very good an enjoyable

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

La Vita E Bella does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. La Vita E Bella also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 441-5322.

La Vita E Bella is rated 4.5 stars by 578 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 27, 2022

June 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(206) 441-5322

Delivery

2411 2nd Ave Seattle, WA 98121

Additional information

Cross street
Between Wall and battery st.
Neighborhood
Belltown / Pike Place Market
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Sicilian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Giuseppe Forte
Entertainment
Accordian Player
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lavitaebella.us/
Phone number
(206) 441-5322
Catering
We do catering up to 250 people. Free of charge delivery Weddings, Rehearsal dinners, Birthdays, Anniversary
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, La Vita E Bella can accommodate your private event needs.
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator: (855) 620-8228

La Vita E Bella

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Delivery

Additional information

Spaghetti Carbonara

Cioppino

Caesar

Pasta

Paglia e Fieno$9.95

Boscaiola$9.95

Lasagna$9.95

Spaghetti al Porro$9.95

Penne al Pesto$9.95

Gnocchi al Forgo$9.95

Ravioli Bolognese$9.95

Carne

Pollo Artoccio$12.95

Veal Satimbocca$12.95

Pizza

Margherita$8.95

Romana$9.95

Capricciosa$9.95

Quatro Stagioni$9.95

Salsiccia$9.95

Quattro Forage$9.95

Salame Piccante$9.95

Prosciutto e Funghi$9.95

Calzone$9.95

New York$10.95

Bruschette

Classica$5.95

Funghi$5.95

Melanzane$5.95

Crepes

Funghi Salsiccia$9.95

Prosciutto$9.95

Spinaci$9.95

Zuppa

Salsiccia

Lenticchie

Minestrone

Le Insalate

Caprese$7.95

Caesar$7.95

Braccio Di Ferro$7.95

Mista$7.95

Sicilia$7.95

Panini

Sofia Loren$8.95

Fiorello$8.95

Franco E Ciccio$8.95

Rossellini$8.95

Battista$8.95

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