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Bellavitae

24 Minetta Ln., New York, NY, 10012
nr. Sixth Ave.
212-473-5121

7.3 "Recommended"
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50% Would you go back?
75% Would you take a date?
0% Would you take kids?
75% Would you go on business?
50% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 8.8
Service: 6.8
Décor: 7.8
Value: 7.3
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Sex in the City (with Food)

mekaeliad from 11233 | Posted on 1/2/08

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

Totally classy without being pretentious. Great spot to meet cool people and enjoy authentic and delicious Italian; my friend and I were supposed to go to a play next door and were having such a good time we decided to skip the play and stay and eat! (The power of good food!!)

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85 out of 145 people found this review helpful.

Polpe-pricey

diner007 | Posted on 1/15/06

Overall Rating: 5 (Mixed Reviews)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 7
Service: 7
Décor: 5
Value: 3

How anyone can charge $8 for a few tiny Polpettine Fritte is beyond me. I'm looking for the restaurant where I don't hear my Italian guest tell me he can make it better. Impossible? I know it is out there, NY - I just have to keep looking! Table of two - We split the polpettine and also a salad (again tiny portion) for $12. On to the main courses, I have to say very good Pizzichi di Farro for $16 and fair enough Cacio e Pepe for $15 with adequate portions. Then on to deserts which just didn't hit the spot. If I go again, which I doubt, I would skip the appetizer, salads, and deserts and just try their main courses. Wine list extensive. Service was fine. Tables a bit cramped. Overall experience - tiepido.

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297 out of 598 people found this review helpful.

Italia!

TheVillager | Posted on 4/27/05

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 9
Service: 9
Décor: 9
Value: 8

Welcome to my neighborhood! I travel to Italy frequently, but when I'm not there, I can always head to Bellavitae. I've been several times, brining friends, wine lovers and Italians. Everyone agrees that it's authentic Italian. The food is inspirational and the products displayed on the wall are a testament to the finest ingredients used. A very hip and sophisticated crowd - Gucci, Pucci, Prada. We always receive warm and friendly service: a welcome greeting and helpful answers to questions regarding the menu and wine list. Speaking of the wine list, those who know Italian wines will be thankful to see the highest quality at every price range. Hopefully this concept is the beginning of a new trend in New York restaurants.

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291 out of 599 people found this review helpful.

Bad service

Anonymousnyc | Posted on 4/21/05

Overall Rating: 5 (Mixed Reviews)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 9
Service: 1
Décor: 7
Value: 8

We are locals who make a point of frequenting the restaurants in our neighborhood. We have a good report with many restaurateurs in the village because we enjoy being regulars at many establishments. Being a regular gives you a relationship with restaurant and itís staff. Along with that you have nothing but best wishes and hope for their success. We were very excited when this lovely restaurant opened in an otherwise jinxed location. However unfortunately the host at Bellavitae was extremely rude and curt. There was no getting past that. I donít mean to say that we are the life juice that decide the success or failure of a restaurant. But we do always buy good bottles of wine (a gold mine for restaurants) and we tip well. Hopefully this will get back to them and if we notice a change in attitude from the staff, perhaps they will get a good chunk of our money once a week.

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315 out of 598 people found this review helpful.

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