Food+Drink

Kim Chi Café Goes Italian

Ed Hudgins, photos by Andrea Paulseth |

The Kim Chi Café is taking on a whole new personality. After closing in early October, the former Korean café has reopened as an Italian restaurant. Now called Vita Bella Ristorante and Lounge, this Eau Claire eatery features a brand new delicious menu and look. The menu includes authentic Italian dishes such as cheese tortellini, shrimp Alfredo, bruschetta, eggplant parmesan, and more. The inside of the restaurant features a new lounge/bar/dance area and a traditional dining area. Vita Bella occupies the same space that the Kim Chi Café once did, but is now only open for dinner Monday through Saturday. Under the same ownership as Kim Chi, Vita Bella is definitely worth checking out for some tasty Italian cuisine.