Vitale’s of Ada was founded in 1984 by Salvatore (Sam) Vitale of Vitale’s on Leonard Avenue in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  Angela, Sam's niece, and her husband, Joe Polizzi ,purchased the Ada location in May of 1985. With their talented staff Angela and Joe established a tradition of fine Italian entrées with award winning pizza to the Ada, Forest Hills, and Cascade & Lowell communities that has lasted twenty years.

Sam founded the first Vitale's on Leonard Street in 1966. The original location was a converted garage on Leonard Street, in Grand Rapids, Michigan where Sam began a family tradition of fine Italian cooking known and respected in the West Michigan area for nearly 40 years.  Sam's commitment to his work and his customers led to an era of expansion for Vitale’s throughout the Grand Rapids area. In the early 80’s, Sam decided to dedicate himself to one location and began selling the various Vitale’s to relatives. As a result all but two of the restaurants carrying the Vitale's name are still owned by Sam's family.

Many attribute the success of the Vitale's family to quality homemade secret recipes and generous portions. This is just a part of the story that makes Vitale's a West Michigan tradition. We also have some great people working with us who keep the tradition going through their commitment and dedication to the work they do. We are proud and fortunate to have found many good friends in the people who work with us and have become an important part of the Vitale's family.

The Vitale's family welcomes you to the family.