Bella Via Ristorante and Banquets

4.6

1130 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 14 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Bella Via Ristorante is thrilled to announce its new location at 431 Temple ave in Highland Park. An authentic Italian Restaurant, a true family owned and family operated that has served the North Shore communities for over 26 years. We feature classic Italian fare with an impressive selection of Italian wines. The menu consists of a variety of appetizers, homemade pastas, fresh fish, tender veal, chicken and many other Italian favorites.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 681-8300
Website
http://www.bellaviahighlandpark.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Maurizio Lo Bosco

Location
431 Temple Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
Neighbourhood
Highland Park
Cross Street
Temple Ave and Waukegan Rd
Parking details
Large underground Parking Facility located right across the street
Entertainment
Live music on our outdoor patio
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Crab CakesUS$18.00
claw and lump crab, seafood bisque, carrots, celery, onions
Shrimp ScampiUS$17.00
olive oil, white wine, garlic, parsley, onions
Mama’s Mini Meatballs US$16.00
beef, bread crumbs, parmigiano
Calamari FrittiUS$16.00
fried golden, tomato dipping sauce
Grilled CalamariUS$17.00
lemon, olive oil, grilled vegetables

Soup & Salad

Minestrone US$5.00
carrots, zucchini, potato, beans
House Salad US$14.00
romaine, mix greens, carrot, cucumber, tomato
Insalata di CaesarUS$15.00
romaine, parmigiano, croutons
Roasted Beet SaladUS$16.00
roasted red & golden beets, pistachio, blu cheese
Parma SaladUS$17.00
romaine, mix greens, prosciutto di parma shaved parmigiano, artichoke, fresh mozz, roasted pepper
Salad add-ons:
- chicken US$6.95
- shrimp US$8.95
- salmon US$9.95

Pasta

*Gluten Free Penne Pasta Available 4.95

Spaghetti Pomodoro Basilico US$25.00
plum tomato, fresh basil, garlic
Farfalle Rossini US$28.00
bowtie pasta, vodka cream sauce
LasagnaUS$28.00
homemade meat lasagna, tomato sauce
Fettuccine Chicken AlfredoUS$29.00
chicken, white cream sauce and peas
Gnocchi Vodka SauceUS$29.00
potato dumpling filled with asiago, vodka cream
Cacio e PepeUS$32.00
fettuccine, cracked black pepper pecorino & parmigiano cheese
Linguine Con VongoleUS$29.00
little neck clams, white wine garlic sauce
Pappardelle Bolognese US$29.00
ribbon shaped pasta, homemade meat sauce
Fettuccine Diavolo US$33.00
shrimp, calamari, spicy plum tomato sauce
Risotto Pescatore US$35.00
arborio rice, calamari, shrimp, clams salmon, mussels
Beef Short Rib Ravioli US$32.00
chianti braised, wine reduction sauce, zucchini, carrots, mushrooms

Secondi Piatti

Pollo ParmigianaUS$31.00
mozzarella, marinara sauce, baked
Pollo Marsala US$32.00
boneless breast, marsala wine sauce, mushrooms
Pollo VesuvioUS$32.00
boneless breast, white wine garlic sauce vesuvio potato
Eggplant Parmigiana US$30.00
sliced eggplant, mozzarella, tomato sauce
Veal Marsala US$33.00
veal medallions, mushroom, marsala wine
Veal PiccataUS$33.00
veal medallions, capers, lemon butter sauce
Veal Saltimbocca US$34.00
prosciutto, mozzarella, spinach, lemon butter
Salmone alla GrigliaUS$34.00
lemon, grilled zucchini, carrot, broccoli, red bell pepper
Chilean Sea Bass Piccata US$39.00
kalamata olives, spinach, capers, garlic, roasted red bell pepper, white wine sauce
Cioppino Di Pesce US$37.00
calamari, shrimp, clams, salmon, mussels
Grilled Lamb ChopsUS$38.00
lightly breaded, spinach, potato, Barolo wine

Sides

Italian Sausage or Meatballs US$8.00
Sauteed Broccoli or SpinachUS$7.00
white wine, lemon, garlic
Grilled VegetablesUS$7.00

What 1,130 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Bella Via Ristorante and Banquets offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food," "friendly service," and a "fun atmosphere." The new location is "bright and airy," though some find it "noisy" and "tables close together." Standout dishes include veal saltimbocca and grilled calamari. Despite some inconsistencies, the restaurant remains a "neighborhood gem."

1,130 Reviews

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Nandita
VIP
Chicago
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Attentive service, great selection of wines, and food specials were all spot on!
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Joel
Chicago
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Love the new location. Great food, great ambience, tables are very close together, tho, because new location is much smaller.
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johana
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and so were the cocktails that we had!
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Maureen
VIP
Chicago
63 reviews
3.0
63 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We were excited to try this new location for one of our previous go-to's. Unfortunately, we were disappointed from start to finish. Parking, which was so abundant and free in the former location, was now subject to a $5 valet charge. We had asked for a quiet table--none to be had in this new space. The noise level made it difficult to be heard without screaming--which the party of 4 women and 1 man adjacent to us did repeatedly. The menu included many of our favorites, at higher prices, and we expected that. But the soup or salad with entrees is now a thing of the past, and an extra charge. One of us ordered the Caesar anyway; the other the house--both were meh. Our guest had the burrata appetizer, which looked and tasted delicious. He also ordered the veal saltimbocca--another great choice. My husband ordered the pork chop special--which the waiter claimed would be excellent. It was anything but. While large, it was a very thin cut and extremely dry. The accompanying potatoes were mushy, and the spinach lacked seasoning. My lasagna--previously consistently reliable--was just okay. Sad. Not sure if we'll be back.
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David
VIP
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The place to go and dine in relaxed style, with a devoted staff.
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Melissa
VIP
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at Bella Via and we loved it!! Delicious food, fun atmosphere and our waitress, Marcy was fabulous!! We had Eggplant Parmigiana , Chicken Parmigiana and Chilean Sea Bass. All of our dishes were excellent!
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loretta
VIP
Chicago
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We love this restaurant, friendly, always great service, welcoming, beautiful environment, and delicious food
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Kevork
VIP
Chicago
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It's the 1st time at this new location. Bright and airy. The Bella Via Manhattan was very good. The grilled calamari was as good as I have ever eaten. The veal saltimbocca was tender and tasty. Going back again. The valet was a nice touch.
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Christopher
VIP
Chicago
69 reviews
4.0
69 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and menu. Service was a little slow but very friendly and nice.
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Robert
VIP
Chicago
146 reviews
5.0
146 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife, a friend and I had a lovely dinner at Bella Via. This was our first time at their new location, though we had been to their previous location several times. The service and food was great. My wife had eggplant parmigiana, our friend had chicken parmigiana and I had pan seared halibut with artichoke. Each of us were given a side of mostaccioli marinara. It was really wonderful. Bella Via is neighborhood gem.
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2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 14 times today

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431 Temple Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035

Additional information

Cross Street
Temple Ave and Waukegan Rd
Neighbourhood
Highland Park
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Large underground Parking Facility located right across the street
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Maurizio Lo Bosco
Entertainment
Live music on our outdoor patio
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bellaviahighlandpark.com/
Phone number
(847) 681-8300

Bella Via Ristorante and Banquets

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Lasagna

Caprese

Parma Salad

Cold Antipasti

Bruschetta al PomodoroUS$14.00

BurrataUS$17.00

CapreseUS$15.00

Hot Antipasti

Crab CakesUS$18.00

Shrimp ScampiUS$17.00

Mama’s Mini Meatballs US$16.00

Calamari FrittiUS$16.00

Grilled CalamariUS$17.00

Soup & Salad

Minestrone US$5.00

House Salad US$14.00

Insalata di CaesarUS$15.00

Roasted Beet SaladUS$16.00

Parma SaladUS$17.00

Salad add-ons:

Pasta

Spaghetti Pomodoro Basilico US$25.00

Farfalle Rossini US$28.00

LasagnaUS$28.00

Fettuccine Chicken AlfredoUS$29.00

Gnocchi Vodka SauceUS$29.00

Cacio e PepeUS$32.00

Linguine Con VongoleUS$29.00

Pappardelle Bolognese US$29.00

Fettuccine Diavolo US$33.00

Risotto Pescatore US$35.00

Beef Short Rib Ravioli US$32.00

Secondi Piatti

Pollo ParmigianaUS$31.00

Pollo Marsala US$32.00

Pollo VesuvioUS$32.00

Eggplant Parmigiana US$30.00

Veal Marsala US$33.00

Veal PiccataUS$33.00

Veal Saltimbocca US$34.00

Salmone alla GrigliaUS$34.00

Chilean Sea Bass Piccata US$39.00

Cioppino Di Pesce US$37.00

Grilled Lamb ChopsUS$38.00

Sides

Italian Sausage or Meatballs US$8.00

Sauteed Broccoli or SpinachUS$7.00

Grilled VegetablesUS$7.00

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