The Heart Behind
Every Plate
The finest dining is not about the food alone — it is about the conversation, the light, the pause between courses where time seems to stop.— Marco Bellini, Founder & Executive Chef
From a Bistro to
a Destination
In 2008, Marco Bellini opened Bella Vista with 30 seats, a single oven, and an unwavering belief that food grown with care, cooked with skill, and served with warmth could change people's evenings — and sometimes their lives.
Seventeen years later, Bella Vista holds three Michelin stars, has been named one of America's 50 Best Restaurants four times, and continues to operate with the same philosophy: every guest is a guest in our home.
Our kitchen sources exclusively from farms within 200 miles, changes the tasting menu weekly with the seasons, and employs a team of 24 chefs who share a singular obsession with excellence.
The Chefs
Marco Bellini
Founder & Executive ChefTrained under Alain Ducasse in Paris and Heston Blumenthal at The Fat Duck. Marco founded Bella Vista in 2008 with a vision of seasonal, ingredient-led fine dining.
Isabelle Chen
Chef de Cuisine