Bella Vita in Carson City to stay open

Bella Vita Bistro is not calling it quits after all.

The restaurant in the Carson Mall has been closed since early April after its owner announced she planned to sell the eatery. But plans now are to reopen May 1 for lunch only.

“Hold on to your hats, we are not closing the Bistro,” reads a recent post at the Bella Vita Bistro Facebook page. “We don’t want to bore you with the details but it was crazy how we came to this decision. We are super excited to be staying and we truly believe that things happen for a reason.”

Starting May 1, the restaurant will be open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and available in the evening to rent for private events as well as special events such as music night and wine tastings.

Bella Vita also does catering and farmers markets, and is opening small cafes in three local venues, including the recently opened Carson Tahoe Care Center on Mountain Street.

Bella Vita Bistro is located at 1304 S. Stewart St., in the Carson Mall.