Like many other Mt. Washington restaurants, Bella Vista presents itself as a sophisticated dining establishment, while serving average food at high prices. While not terrible, the food selection and quality is indistinguishable from the dozens of other shrimp scampi and chicken piccata type Italian joints throughout the Pittsburgh region that charge half as much for a meal.There are far better selections for Italian food within and around Pittsburgh, but this isn't one of them. The decor of this place is tired, and the service is subpar. It's unfortunate that visitors to our city go to a place like this and leave with the impression that this is the best that we can do.