Our story
A little corner of Italy in central PA.
Bella Vita began in 2014 with a family recipe box, a wood-fired oven, and the belief that a good meal should feel like being welcomed into someone's home.
Everything that can be made by hand, is. The pasta is rolled fresh each morning, the sauces simmer all day, and the bread comes out of the oven just before dinner service.
We keep the menu small and the wine list regional, changing both with the seasons. Most nights you'll find one of the owners in the dining room, making sure you leave happier than you arrived.
10+
Years downtown
House
Made pasta daily
4.8★
Average review
40
Regional wines
Proudly serving
- Dine-in
- Takeout
- Private events
- Catering
- Wine dinners
- Patio seating
From our guests
Tables they keep coming back to.
“The tagliatelle al ragù is the best plate of pasta I've had outside of Italy. We drove from Mechanicsburg and it was worth every mile.”
“We did their wine dinner for our anniversary. Five courses, perfect pours, and the owner came by to say hello. Unforgettable night.”
“Cozy room, real hospitality, and you can taste that everything is made by hand. Our go-to for date night.”
Join us for dinner.
Tables fill up fast on weekends, so reserve online and we'll have a seat waiting. Planning something special? Ask about private events and catering.