La Bella Vita - The Sagamore Resort

We visited La Bella Vita with a party of 6 to celebrate a birthday in late October. At that time, it was one of the few fine dining restaurants in the area that was still open. Stepping into the restaurant felt like stepping back in time to the Victorian era, with the decor, clientele, and staff all contributing to what it must have been like in that time period, you’ll see what I mean should you ever visit. For dinner, our table started with, grilled octopus, lobster and shrimp scampi, and Sardinia style clams which were all tasty, with the clams being a bit spicy which I liked. For our entrees we had lobster ravioli, the pappardelle short rib, chicken piccata, clams and shrimp, veal chops, all of which we liked. Only the clams and shrimp was described as a bit dry and lacking flavor.

I made a reservation at La Bella Vita over a month ago and told them it was a special occasion ("big" birthday) for my wife. We were not staying at the Sagamore, so it cost us $20 to self park, which was a surprise. I requested a table on the balcony, with an unobstructed view of the lake. When we got there they had the reservation, but asked us "inside or outside", then gave us a table in the "second row". Luckily, a few minutes later, a table opened up and we asked if we could move, which we did. Lastly on the subject of service, our waitress seemed to want to rush us out of there. She wanted our whole order up front (which we declined to do) and then asked twice while we were eating if we were "still working on it" or if we wanted to-go boxes. She could have used her time better by refi

Relaxing Breakfast Spot with Lake Views This charming little spot made for a relaxing breakfast with beautiful views overlooking the lake. We were seated right away—likely thanks to visiting in the off-season (April)—and Colin, our server, was friendly and attentive throughout. The food hit the spot: the avocado toast with poached eggs was fresh and flavorful, the meat lover’s omelette was hearty, and the blueberry pancakes were light, fluffy, and delicious. Pricing was very reasonable, especially for the location and quality of the meal. While it wasn’t a five-star culinary experience, it was still a great place to enjoy a casual breakfast—especially considering the limited options in the area. A solid pre-hike stop or a peaceful start to your day.

10 out of 10 from beginning to end. We were seated immediately and our waiter took care of us from that moment on. We started with deliciously crafted cocktails. The menu had gourmet offerings from appetizers through dessert. Everything was prepared to perfection and beautifully plated. The Sea bass was the lone special of the evening, which we both ordered. It was cooked as only sea bass should be cooked and was served over a black rice risotto that had lovely pieces of lobster. I went with the waiter’s suggestion of the pistachio pumpkin cheesecake. So incredible and I’ll be enjoying the leftovers with my coffee tomorrow! The timing of all courses was on point. This review could go on and on so I’ll stop here. Please enjoy the pictures from a perfect dinner!

Are here for breakfast and dinner while staying at the resort. Breakfast offers a la carte or an extensive buffet with plenty of options including Eggs Benedict, made to order omelettes, etc... Dinner was a treat. Everyone enjoyed their meals.