Bellisio’s Italian Restaurant And Wine Bar

Name

Bellisio’s Italian Restaurant And Wine Bar

Legal name

Grandma's Restaurants, Inc.

Website

https://bellisios.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Italian Fine Dining Restaurant

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Special Food Services (7223)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Fine Dining Restaurants (THAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brasseries, Bistros & Trattorias (THAFACAI), Venue & Banquet Hall Catering (THAFAIAC)

Keywords

• Italian fine dining
• Wine bar program
• Catering services
• Private event hosting
• Restaurant reservations

Headquarters

HQ city

Duluth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Food and Beverage Sales: Revenue is generated from customers purchasing food and beverages at the restaurant. The restaurant operates on a per-transaction basis — customers pay per meal. Specialty dishes include pasta, steaks, seafood, and a daily fresh catch. A wine program offering over 4,000 bottles and 125 wines by the glass supports beverage revenue. The restaurant also offers wine flights as an upsell. A rewards program (Grandma's Rewards) incentivizes repeat visits with points redeemable for $10 rewards on food, beverage, and retail purchases.
2. Catering and Private Events: Full-service catering for corporate lunches, social events, rehearsal dinners, and weddings. Revenue generated from customizable menu packages, specialty cocktails, and service fees. Events can be booked via Tripleseat private event software. A dedicated catering contact is provided ([email protected], 218-740-3577).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bellisio's operates a single-location Italian fine-dining restaurant and wine bar in Canal Park, Duluth, Minnesota, selling prepared Italian cuisine (pasta, steaks, seafood, fresh catch) and an extensive wine program of 4,000+ bottles, 500+ selections, and 125 wines by the glass. It supplements dine-in service with full-service catering for corporate and social events and a multi-brand loyalty rewards program (Grandma's Rewards). The restaurant's primary revenue is per-transaction food and beverage sales, with catering/event services as a secondary revenue stream.

Product overview

Bellisio's Italian Restaurant And Wine Bar operates as a single-location fine dining establishment offering Italian cuisine with a world-class wine program. The core offerings include the Italian dining experience and wine bar, supplemented by catering services, private event hosting, and a rewards program. The restaurant has been recognized with Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence since 1999 and features over 4,000 bottles of wine.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Italian Fine Dining Experience Sit-down Italian fine-dining service featuring specialty pasta, imported and local ingredients, fennel roasted rack of pork, homemade risotto, grilled steaks, shrimp, seafood, and a daily fresh catch feature, served to individual diners and couples at the Canal Park location.
• Wine Bar Program Wine bar service offering over 4,000 bottles representing 500+ selections with 125 wines by the glass, plus wine flights grouping wines by vintage, region, or other commonality, sold to walk-in diners and event guests.
• Catering Services Full-service off-premise and on-premise catering for corporate lunches, social events, rehearsal dinners, and weddings, with customizable menus, specialty cocktails, and professional service, booked through Tripleseat or the dedicated catering line ([email protected], 218-740-3577).
• Private Event Hosting On-premise private event space rental for rehearsal dinners, weddings, and social celebrations, managed through Tripleseat private event software.
• Grandma's Rewards Loyalty Program Cross-brand loyalty program earning 1 point per $1 spent on food, beverage, and retail at Bellisio's and other Grandma's Restaurants venues, with 100 points redeemable for a $10 reward and birthday bonuses.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Riboli Family Wines / San SimeonminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 June 2026Riboli Family Wines, based in California, is one of the oldest family-owned wine companies in the US. Bellisio's hosted a San Simeon Winemaker Dinner featuring Marty Spate, Head Winemaker of Riboli Family Wines, with a 5-course paired dinner priced at $125 per person. The winemaker attended in person to interact with guests.
• Wine SpectatorcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWine Spectator is a leading wine publication that recognizes restaurants with outstanding wine programs. Bellisio's has received Wine Spectator's 'Best of Award of Excellence' for 25+ consecutive years. This recognition is prominently featured in the restaurant's marketing materials and serves as a primary differentiator, validating the restaurant's wine program to guests and driving dining decisions.
• Winebow Fine Wine & SpiritsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWinebow is a leading importer and distributor of fine wine and spirits representing estates and producers worldwide. Bellisio's hosts Winebow at their Wine Wednesday events, featuring Winebow's portfolio of wines for tasting and education. Wine Wednesdays are open-invitation events held regularly at the restaurant.
• OpenTablecoreTechnology or IntegrationOpenTable is a leading online restaurant reservation platform. Bellisio's uses OpenTable to accept and manage table reservations, providing guests with an online booking experience and expanding discoverability through OpenTable's network of diners.
• Grandma's Rewards (Grandma's Restaurant Co.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrandma's Rewards is a cross-brand loyalty program operated by Grandma's Restaurant Co., the parent company of Bellisio's, Grandma's Saloon & Grill, Little Angie's Cantina, and The Adventure Zone. The program allows members to earn and redeem points across all affiliated locations, creating a unified loyalty ecosystem that encourages multi-brand engagement.
• The Adventure ZoneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Adventure Zone is a family entertainment center in Duluth operated by Grandma's Restaurant Co. Bellisio's shares its loyalty program with The Adventure Zone — points earned at Bellisio's can be redeemed at The Adventure Zone. This cross-promotion drives family and group outings that include a dining component.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• The Capital Grille: Upscale steakhouse known for an award-winning wine list (Wine Spectator recognition) and private dining/events business. Highly comparable on wine-program credibility and event-driven revenue.
• Carmine's (Family Style Italian): Italian fine-casual operator known for family-style dining and large-group/event business. Compares to Bellisio's on the Italian theme and strong catering/private events orientation.
• Buca di Beppo: Italian family-style chain with event/banquet space and group dining as a core use case. Relevant comparator on Italian theme + private-event revenue stream, though at a lower price point.
• Seasons 52: Fresh-grill concept by Darden with a curated wine program and rotating seasonal menu. Comparable on the wine-forward premium casual positioning and seasonal menu programming.
• Maggiano's Little Italy: National Italian fine-casual dining chain with an extensive wine program and private event/catering capability. Most directly comparable Italian-themed operator at scale, especially on the catering/events revenue stream.
• Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse: Premium steakhouse with one of the most recognized wine programs in U.S. fine dining. Compares to Bellisio's on the wine-led premium positioning and special-occasion dining occasion.
• Morton's The Steakhouse: Established upscale steakhouse with private dining rooms and corporate event hosting. Comparable on fine-dining service standards and event-driven revenue mix.
• Ruth's Chris Steak House: Iconic fine-dining steakhouse with a strong wine list and extensive private-events/catering capability. Comparable on the premium-special-occasion dining model and group-event revenue stream.
• Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: National upscale steakhouse with 'Wine Bar' branding and curated wine flights — closely mirrors Bellisio's positioning of pairing a quality wine program with a premium food offering.

Direct peers

• Eddie Merlot's: Wine-centric fine-dining steakhouse chain with a curated wine program and private event rooms. Closest structural analog to Bellisio's wine-program-led positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bellisiosduluth
• Facebookfacebook.com/Bellisios
• Instagraminstagram.com/bellisioscanalparkduluth
• Pinterestpinterest.com/grandmarosa/bellisios
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bellisio%E2%80%99s-italian-restaurant-and-wine-bar

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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