Casual, old-school eatery with a traditional Italian menu & occasional wine tastings. Based on 247 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery
Address:
1899 2nd St, Highland Park, IL 60035
Phone: (847) 681-8300
Hours
| Sunday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 4:30–9 PM |
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Reviews
Kirsten Kuhlmann
This is the seafood ravioli and it was delicious. In a vodka sauce it’s perfectly seasoned and the perfect portion. We sat in the large windows which were open and it was a perfect evening.
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Mr. Breadloaf
It was very good food. However, meals varied in quality. The spinach tortellini was Al dente and had little to no flavor, but the short rib ravioli was quite incredible, with a tender and juicy meat inside of a nice soft noodle with a deliciously cheesy sauce. The gnocchi was soft, but almost a little awkwardly soft as it disintegrated in my mouth before I tasted it. It was good, but the texture threw me off a little. I’m being a little nitpicky, but I’m just speaking my personal preference. It was a very nice restaurant, good atmosphere, and the waiters and waitresses were nice.
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Grace S
Absolutely love this place. Everything was perfect – the service, food, setting. Could not expect anything more. One of my favorite Italian restaurants I’ve been to and definitely on the less pricey side of Italian restaurants. My pasta came with a pretty big side salad. The complimentary bread was amazing. They had some really unique options for dessert and I tried the spumoni (multi flavored stacked gelato). I had such a great experience here especially with the amazing service and extremely nice waiters.
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Sheryl
Sub par food, service, atmosphere.
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Jared Cogan
Have been a regular at Bella via for years. Was concerned that the outdoor seating was moved from out front of the restaurant to the side, but it turned out to be an improvement (more secluded, quieter, spacious). Wait staff has always been top notch and the food, while on the pricey side, is always worth it.
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Shannon Cook
We love Bella Via for a delicious Italian meal! We just discovered their lovely outdoor back patio (see pic.) Tonight we enjoyed the Sea Bass and Four Cheese Toasted Ravioli from their specials menu, along with Bruschetta and Gnocchi. Each entrée comes with a choice of a nice salad or a yummy minestrone. We will be back! 🙂
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john gilbert sr
Been there few times last time in 2016 , food are so delicious!!! Finally went there last Sunday from Indiana and so amazing the atmosphere still same… great service and excellent foods they are so good !!! Could go more often but I live far away so I’ll stop by everytime I pass thru . Thank you for serve great foods !!!!
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Gary Gassman
We had our wedding ceremony and reception at Bella Via last weekend and it could not have been more perfect. Carmela and her staff were amazing and attentive. Every detail was addressed going into the planning and meticulous execution that evening. Carmela steered us in the right direction with other vendors, food and alcohol selections, and tremendous flexibility, even with adjustments that day. They accommodated all dietary restrictions and the food was absolutely delicious, losing none of the flavor and quality you receive when you sit down in the restaurant for dinner. And while the staff was there at every turn, they were never in the way. We would always recommend the restaurant and can now recommend their outdoor and banquet space as one of the best options for a private event on the north shore. We would unquestionably host another event at Bella Via!
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Stephen Bowman
We seemed to be the only patrons who weren’t retired, which probably explains the stellar reviews for poor tasting food. The arrabiata sauce tasted like canned tomatoes and some crushed red peppers. The “bacon” in the spaghetti carbonara tasted like low grade deli ham. The bread was fine. Didn’t try any dessert because didn’t trust them to get that right when their basic Italian entrees had failed so spectacularly.
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Rashed Islam
The most consistent Italian restaurant in the North Shore. Very popular with the locals for Mitzvahs, wedding, Birthday and celebration of life events in the banquet facility which is seamlessly part of the restaurant. Beautiful outdoor garden patio for summer.
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