Bella Vita

The Lakehouse at Geist is family owned and operated. Owners Henri & Shelley Najem take a hands-on approach to ensure the highest quality service to their customers. Everything from decor and design to the freshest, highest quality food products have been hand-picked by the Najems.

Owner Message

Do you own Bella Vita? Contact us to connect with your diners.

We are excited to announce we are under new ownership and management! Please join us soon to meet the new faces of Bella Vita and hear about exciting changes on their way! Bella Vita was opened in 1998 as a casual dinning atmosphere to the Geist Marina. Our location has been created to give our guests not only wonderful food and service, but also a fantastic atmosphere with wonderful views. We...

Bella Vita is an upscale restaurant located near the Marina which makes it an ideal location for a special dinner. The restaurant serves an aromatic platter of Italian food that is rich in taste and flavor. The hospitable staff at the restaurant is extremely prompt at satiating your hunger pangs. Besides serving delicious meals, the restaurant also doubles up as an event space where DJ nights,...

Bella Vita was established on March 5, 1998 by Henri Najem. He brought upscale food and a relaxing, casual atmosphere to the Geist area. We like to think that there is something for everyone on our Italian inspired menu, from pasta and seafood, to the best steak you have ever tasted!