Maria Vitale Snyder and her husband, Ryan Snyder, brought the West Michigan tradition began by Sam Vitale in 1966 to Zeeland in 1992. Maria and Ryan brought  the Vitale's standard of excellence and leadership in West Michigan foodservice to Zeeland, and have proudly served the community for nearly 15 years.

Maria's father 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 more than 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 has won many local awards over the years for the quality food they serve each and every day!

The Vitale's family welcomes you to the family.