Once a year we host a weekend get-away to Charlottesville to entertain a group and I always try to find unique and enjoyable dining experiences for our guests. Because of our size (usually at least ten people), I contract with restaurants who will provide a...More
We held the rehearsal dinner for our son's wedding at Vivace. Everyone who attended loved the food and appreciated the service provided by the staff. The special menu #3 gave a wide variety of choices for our guests. They went out of their way to...More
The restaurant gave the appearance of a much more upscale place than we expected but it was not stuffy at all. We didn't want to eat outside so we were taken upstairs. It was a nice, comfortable location. There was a large party there that...More
Here for dinner on 9/13. Upstairs table. So so comfortable. Bruchetta excellent. Small pour with red wine house Chianti. Pasta Allan Vivace ok. Wife spaghetti and meatballs just ok. Meatballs no flavor. Table bread good but had to ask twice for it. Service via young...More
We appreciate your feedback. I am suprized that you stated the meatballs had no flavor. Dry aged local beef with house made sausage, Pecorino Ramano and Grana cheese from Italy. Glad you liked the Brushetta. Either way my apologies dinner disappointed you. Please contact me...More
Recommended by our concierge at the Boar's Head Inn....very glad we went. Food was great, ambiance was frield, service was excellent. My Carbonara was so good (and so plentiful) that I actually saved the leftovers for two days so I could bring it home. Well...More
Thank you! Love to hear your positive feedback. Boars Head is an amazing place so glad they sent you to us. We make our own Panchetta in house for the carbonara. Our Chef studied in Italy and this is one of his favorite Roman dishes....More
We have traveled widely and sampled Alfredo everywhere and hands down it’s the best at Vivace But everything is delicious at Vivace The mussels are our favorite for appetizer. And we love the steaks, the Bolognese, the way they do fish. Lots of local and...More
Thank you so much Jim! Really appreciate you taking the time to write such a nice review. Customers like yourself make Vivace Such a special place. Thank you!!
Two couples, and we all took home leftovers. The servings are huge as well as delicious. The bread is wonderful and is served with EVOO. We had salads and fettucini and chicken piccata. Tiramasu for dessert was shared all around the table. My husband says...More
Thank you so much!!! Really appreciate your kind words.
This place is a great Italian Restaurant. My friends and I had a great meal outside. When we looked around we had to come back to reality. We thought we were in Italy. By the way the food is really good.
Thank you so much! Chef studied in Italy! We Love patio season. Come see us again soon!
We ate dinner at Vivace. The food was good but the service - not so much. We were seated at the bar and the bartender is the server too. Sit at the bar rather than a table & the bartender will have more time for...More
Thank you for the feedback. Can you please tell us the date you had dinner? We strive for excellence every evening I sorry the service was slow. Thanks again.
We missed lunch and were starving. So we showed up at 5pm, just as they were opening. We had our choice of seating and choose the shaded patio. It was quite nice. That and Ambrose, the cute young man who did a very good job...More
Thank you for your review. We did have a problem with that chicken and it has been resolved. Thank you for bringing it to our attention. We now serve Tyson black label natural chicken. Please email us at vivacecville.com I would like to send you...More
This was one of the worst dining experiences we have ever had. The calamari tasted like it was out of a box. the pasta dishes were large but not good. All in all a very bad meal!More
We use fresh calamari that is breaded to order. I’m sorry you did not enjoy your meal. Please email me at Vivacecville.com I would Like the opportunity to make it up to you. It is heart breaking to me that you didn’t enjoy your dining...More
Had a great Caesar salad to start. Delicious and hot bread. Carbonara was wonderful, had some spice to it. My chicken piccata was terrific, as was the pasta in an oil and garlic sauce. Our server (a young blonde man with lots of silver rings)...More
Vivace is my go-to for italian food in charlottesville. The service is excellent and fast. Love the ragout bolognese and the mussels. I think my only complaint is the wines by the glass need to be better. They don't have a chardonnay that I can...More
Excellent meals. All 4 of us thoroughly enjoyed. Shared tasty entrees — the artichoke dip and the calamari with some jalapeños for a nice kick. Their salads were very well prepared - the Greek, the baby spinach, and my fresh and tasty wedge. 5 stars...More
Thank you for your review. Our house made sausage is a recipie our chef learned while studying in Calabria, Italy. Your feedback is important to us and thanks for dining at Vivace!
The food here was good not exceptional but good. Prices are definitely on the high side but portions are quite generous. Would recommend outdoor seating if possible and gnocchi.
