Bella Vita

Really surprised at the low rating by Yelpers, but after a weekend in Indiana, I think that speaks more to the taste of locals than the quality of the food. After two days, I just had to admit myself as a West coast girl and find a salad for goodness sakes!
At Bella Vita, the bread was a great start to an overall fantastic meal. Salads were fresh and all the dressings are homemade.
My dish was a tilapia with risotto and vegetables -- outstanding! The Mr. ordered a creamy chicken fettuccine and was happy, also.

First impression: empty, but I'm striving and craving Italian food. I'm on foot in a new city so too lazy to walk somewhere else because this is so convenient.

Wine list: below average for an Italian restaurant.

Bread: bland and a bit doughy. Nice decorative "seasoning" on top; too bad it does not add flavor.

Chicken Parmagiana: gross!!! Overly fried. Tomato paste passed off as marinara. Ick!!! Sooo disappointed :-(

Map location is incorrect - it is in the Circle Center Mall not on the IUPUI campus.

Grilled salmon was pretty good - the asparagus was mushy - not good.

Salad was ok+

Service was average.