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“1st Rate Food and Service!!”

La Bella Vita - Samoset Resort
Ranked #2 of 23 Restaurants in Rockport
Certificate of Excellence
Price range: C$20 - C$68
Cuisines: Italian
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Dining options: Breakfast, After-hours, Delivery, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: Waldo Ave.
Description: La Bella Vita celebrates Maine's fresh ingredients and Italy's passion for culinary excellence with fresh brick oven pizzas, mouthwatering antipasti, and tapas-style dishes. Don't forget to pick a bottle from our well-curated wine list for the ultimate pairing. Our engaging ambiance and design of rustic finishes and organic materials reflects the traditional Trattorias that surround the Piazzas of Italy.
Reviewed January 3, 2017

We were totally impressed with the delicious food, beautiful presentation and service! The food choices were plentiful, but not overwhelming. Our dinners were excellent and we couldn't have had a better experience. We also had breakfast the following day and we weren't disappointed. Once again, the food was delicious and our server was excellent. The restaurant in addition to our stay at the resort was a win-win for us and we're planning on making this an annual event.

Date of visit: December 2016
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David D, Manager at La Bella Vita - Samoset Resort, responded to this reviewResponded February 4, 2017

JMer8084 Thank you for your kind words from your last visit. I am pleased that we met all your expectations. We all look forward to your next visit.

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Reviewed December 29, 2016 via mobile

We were looking forward to dinner, included with our stay at the Samoset Resort. Unfortunately as vegetarians, we had one entree choice, and as a gluten-free vegetarian, didn't have one choice. The kitchen sent out two pasta dishes with mushrooms, peas and peppers in a light garlic wine base. Both dishes were average, nothing we would ever recommend or want again. The gluten-free pasta was overcooked, a perfect accompaniment with the gluten-free toast they sent out when we arrived, as well as the $21 cheese plate consisting of tasteless soft cheeses.

Service was great and the beverage was the best part of the meal. Save your dinner plans for one of the many local restaurants.

Date of visit: December 2016
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David D, Manager at La Bella Vita - Samoset Resort, responded to this reviewResponded February 4, 2017

Nevansportland I am pleased that you enjoyed your outstanding service, I was disappointed to read that you didn’t enjoy the special meal the Chef’s prepared for you. I have reviewed your comments with the Executive Chef and his culinary team your comments in hopes to improve training and future dishes. I hope you join us again soon.

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Reviewed December 27, 2016

This has become our Christmas Diner for several years now. The kids and Kids are all out west and we prefer traveling in the off season. The Bella Vista has a fabulous menu. Be prepared for 2-3 hours at the table. That's a good thing in our mind. Starters are great but you better be hungry. Spouse always gets a lamb dish it's so good she's not interested in others. This year I got the rustic seafood stew. Mussells, Clams, Lobster, Shrimp, Scallops, Haddock in a great tomato sauce. Get extra bread as spouse frowns on licking the bowl in public. It's interesting one of the poor reviews said this dish was not very good. WRONG.

Date of visit: December 2016
Thank Fran M
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David D, Manager at La Bella Vita - Samoset Resort, responded to this reviewResponded February 4, 2017

Fran M I am pleased that you had a nice meal with us during the Holidays. We hope you don’t wait that long before visiting us again.

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Reviewed December 4, 2016

Tuscan Salad topped with onion rings that had been fried together, not separated into rings, just one clump. Greasy too. Large chunks of blue cheese, like half of a persons thumb size. Not at all appealing. Companions Caprese Salad had tomatoes that were either sliced too thick or too thin to the point that they werent even slices.

Buffet featured cold mashed potatoes that were a solid mass, raw brussel sprouts, roasted vegetables alongside roast pork tenderloin that were barely cooked. It was rather obvious that the majority of the desserts were bought in, prepackage items. A very pedestrian buffet that featured very little attention to presentation of anything. The ice carvings were very lovely. The rest was pretty much stuff thrown on a platter or in a dish.

Date of visit: November 2016
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David D, Manager at La Bella Vita - Samoset Resort, responded to this reviewResponded February 4, 2017

Bernabetelfor Thank you for taking time to review your visit. I am sorry that we fell short on your visit. I have reviewed your comments with our culinary team and Executive Chef as a learning tool to improve. We hope you try it again as I feel you will not be let down.

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Reviewed November 14, 2016

This is a large restaurant in a very nice hotel, so it's clear they have the manpower to fully staff a restaurant the way it should be done. Tables are well-spaced and the noise is just loud enough to keep your own conversation from being overheard. The menu is creative and just the descriptions of the dishes alone make you want to order everything!! Food was delivered at the perfect times, cooked the way it should be, and it all tasted amazing. The wine list is sizeable, and there are few in the area that can compare in variations offered. If you haven't been here, make a reservation and try it!!

Date of visit: November 2016
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David D, Manager at La Bella Vita - Samoset Resort, responded to this reviewResponded November 16, 2016

Ianrob10, Thank you for this amazing review! We are blown away by your compliments of our restaurant and staff. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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