Vivace Restaurant Brighton

4.8

19 Reviews

$41 to $100

Italian

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Since opening in 2004, Bayside residents and business’ alike have grown to love Vivace as their premier local eatery and function venue to catch up with friends, family and business colleagues.

Owner Chris Favaloro and co-host Andrew Zoli of Vivace are the dynamic duo that collaborate the front of house whilst Executive Chef, Davide Ferraro leads the talented team offering an extensive, modern Italian inspired menu , incorporating fresh local seafood, Black Angus beef, house made pastas and delectable desserts for the most fastidious diner.
Our Suburban Italian restaurant has a very classy and warm atmosphere, with soft and intimate lighting. Professional staff members are knowledgeable about the menu and wine list, and offer a non-intrusive level of service at all times. The tantalising menu ranges from fresh seafood to quality meat, with specials that change daily to keep regular diners happy.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Italian, European
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(03) 9596 9511
Website
http://www.vivace.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Davide Ferraro

Location
317 Bay Street, Brighton, AU-VIC 3186
Neighborhood
Brighton
Parking details
Street parking‎, Secure parking
Public transit
50 metres from North Brighton Railway Line
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

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Experiences

2 Course Fixed Price Lunch Special
A$49.00 per person
Jan 3, 2025 - Nov 29, 2025
Catch up with friends and colleagues with this great value lunch deal!
Summertime Frenzy Experience 🌿✨
A$99.00 per party
Feb 12, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025
Indulge in a delightful summer treat with someone special! Enjoy one dozen fresh Coffin Bay oysters, served with fresh lemon and our signature chardonnay mignonette, perfectly paired with a bottle of Handpicked Veneto DOC Prosecco ‘Extra Dry’. Usually valued at $147 – now just $99! 📍 Available Tuesday to Friday, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM during the warmer months. 🚶‍♂️ Walk-ins welcome! Join us and elevate your summer evenings with this refreshing pairing! 🥂🦪
Thursday Evenings: A Premium Steak Experience 🥩✨
A$69.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Savor a $69 indulgence featuring a perfectly cooked New York Strip steak, accompanied by crispy polenta chips, red wine jus, and a fresh cos salad then conclude your experience with our signature Belgian mirror-glazed chocolate mousse, chocolate crumble and luscious Amarena cherry."

Gnocchetti Sorrentina- tomato, basil pesto, stracciatella
Risotto - blue swimmer crab, saffron, lemon, medley tomato, spring onion
Lamb shoulder, J’artichoke, beetroot agro dolce, heirloom carrots, Persian fetta
Fish of the day - Rockling fillet, cous cous siciliano, asparagus, salmoriglio
Side- rocket & parmesan salad, balsamic dressing

DESSERT - Choice

Affogato
vanilla bean ice cream, honeycomb, espresso - Baileys, Frangelico, Kahlua (gf)
Belgian chocolate fondant, hazelnut crumb, vanilla ice cream
Panna cotta, Caribbean Rum, caramelised pineapple, toasted coconut
Affogato- Vanilla bean ice cream, honeycomb, espresso
Cheese- marmalade, grapes, muscatels, crostini, walnuts

What 19 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Bayside
Best Overall
Bayside
Best Food
Bayside
Best Service
Bayside
Best Ambiance
Bayside
Best Value
Bayside
Good for groups
Bayside
Healthy
Bayside
Neighborhood gem
Bayside
Good for special occasions
Bayside
Lively
Bayside
Most Booked

Review summary

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Vivace Restaurant Brighton shines with its "very authentic" cuisine, "amazing" food, and "impeccable" service. Guests praise the "friendly and attentive" staff and "warm and inviting" atmosphere. It's a local favorite for special occasions, offering a "sense of occasion" with "quality Italian cuisine." Highly recommended for delightful dining experiences.

19 Reviews

G
Gaye
VIP
Melbourne
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I return frequently. Very relaxing and enjoyable. Staff always helpful, friendly but non-intrusive. Airy, elegant, venue.
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Alastair
Melbourne
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely restaurant, very authentic, food delicious, wine list extensive, and waiter service excellent.
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Gordon
Victoria
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Early January 2025. A lot of people are away but Vivace is full, full of happy smiling faces and the room has a buzz. The food options are limited but very good, a good wine list and very good staff al makes for a fantastic experience.
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Janet
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the first time my husband and I had come for lunch (usually dine there in the evening) and the waiter explained everything well. My husband ordered a glass of wine but I asked for a cocktail that I've had before that wasn't on the drinks menu. No problem. The barman hadn't made it before but it was perfect (so he got to make two). The food is always great at Vivace and today was no different. Thanks again.
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Helen
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely way to celebrate NYE. We are locals so easy to walk to our favourite restaurant
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Jeffrey
Sydney
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Maintain the high standard in all respects - cuisine, service and atmosphere.
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Claudia
Melbourne
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My go to for special occasions.. always satisfied thank you
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Lou
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had an outstanding experience at Vivace Italian Restaurant! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. The food was simply amazing – every dish was bursting with authentic Italian flavors. From the perfectly cooked pasta to the decadent dessert, everything was top-notch. If you're looking for a spot to enjoy quality Italian cuisine, Vivace is definitely the place to go. Highly recommend! 🌟
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ROGER
Melbourne
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A local fine dining venue which always provides a sense of occasion without losing it’s friendly service.
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Sue
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a thoroughly delightful dinner at Vivace on Tuesday evening; the food was excellent, the service impeccable and the wine and cocktails were perfect!
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Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Vivace Restaurant Brighton

317 Bay Street, Brighton, AU-VIC 3186

Additional information

Neighborhood
Brighton
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Italian, European
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street parking‎, Secure parking
Public transit
50 metres from North Brighton Railway Line
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Davide Ferraro
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.vivace.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9596 9511

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Vivace Restaurant Brighton

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

2 Course Fixed Price Lunch Special

Summertime Frenzy Experience 🌿✨

Thursday Evenings: A Premium Steak Experience 🥩✨

Menu

ENTREE - Choice

Wild caught Tasmanian scallops, sweet corn mornay, pancetta

Calamari fritti, rocket, saffron, lime & garlic aioli

Eggplant caponata, zucchini, tomato, pistachio, stracciatella, crostini

Zucchini flowers tempura- gorgonzola, cacio e pepe, crushed pirelli

MAIN - Choice

Gnocchetti Sorrentina- tomato, basil pesto, stracciatella

Risotto - blue swimmer crab, saffron, lemon, medley tomato, spring onion

Lamb shoulder, J’artichoke, beetroot agro dolce, heirloom carrots, Persian fetta

Fish of the day - Rockling fillet, cous cous siciliano, asparagus, salmoriglio

Side- rocket & parmesan salad, balsamic dressing

DESSERT - Choice

Affogato

Belgian chocolate fondant, hazelnut crumb, vanilla ice cream

Panna cotta, Caribbean Rum, caramelised pineapple, toasted coconut

Affogato- Vanilla bean ice cream, honeycomb, espresso

Cheese- marmalade, grapes, muscatels, crostini, walnuts

What 19 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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