Bella vita Italian Restaurant

You have got to try the Gnocchi

It was owned by Italians but now it is owned by Albanian mafia.

Avoid at any cost. Owner is a felon scamster.

Never a bad time or meal !!!: This is one of those places that no matter what time you go, what you order, or who you are with, you will have a GREAT time with GREAT food and a truly friendly atmosphere. An authentic family owned Italian restaurant right here in Jacksonville. You would expect to find a place like this in New York, Chicago or Philly. The staff is fun, helpful and courteous. My favorites are the veal chop, osso bucco, veal/chicken/shrimp francese, shrimp and scallop bada bing, stuffed portabella mushroom and fried calamari. I think all of the workers are family and the bartenders remember your drink and how you like it !!! WARNING: This place is VERY addictive !!!

REAL Italian food prepared by REAL Italians! The tiramasu, lasagne, and alot of the main dishes are prepared personally by the owner of the restaurant, Guilio, a 1st generation Sicilian. The best authentic restaurant in town, although Guilio's son Micheal Anthony is a huge douche.

The atmosphere here is like coming home and having "Mamma" cook for you! the food is 100% authentic, and the service and feel is too!

come by, sit a while and eat,eat,eat! you will not regret it! :-)

For great Italian food, look no further! This place is MUCH better than the chain Italian restaurants (Carabbas or Olive Garden). Very authentic and lively. All the dishes are prepared to perfection and with a lot of attention to detail. Great service too.