Vivace Restaurant Brighton

Name: Vivace Restaurant Brighton
Address: 317 Bay Street, Brighton, AU-VIC, Australia, 3186
Telephone: (03) 9596 9511
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.7

4.7

22 Reviews

$41 to $100

Italian

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood 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
Area
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
$49.00 per person
3 Jan 2025 - 29 Nov 2025
Catch up with friends and colleagues with this great value lunch deal!
Summertime Frenzy Experience 🌿✨
$99.00 per party
Multiple dates available
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! 🥂🦪

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 22 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Bayside
Best Overall
Bayside
Best Food
Bayside
Best Service
Bayside
Best Ambience
Bayside
Best Value
Bayside
Good for business meals
Bayside
Good for groups
Bayside
Healthy
Bayside
Neighbourhood gem
Bayside
Good for special occasions
Bayside
Lively
Bayside
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Vivace Restaurant Brighton offers a delightful dining experience with "very relaxing and enjoyable" atmosphere. Known for "excellent waiter service" and "authentic Italian flavors," it boasts a "good wine list" and consistently "amazing food." Whether for special occasions or casual meals, Vivace remains a "local favorite" for its "warm and friendly" ambience.

22 Reviews

A
Avanti
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our second time at Vivace and absolutely nothing disappointed. Great food, atmosphere and service and a divine wine list. Absolutely one of my favourite restaurants in Brighton.
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David
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I have been going to Vivace for ? decades and never been disappointed. Last night was no exception. Warm welcome, beautifully cooked and served snapper and unobtrusive staff who were always there when needed.
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Mark VIP
Melbourne1 review
1.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Overpriced and underwhelming. First and last time for me. Many better options nearby
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Gaye VIP
Melbourne19 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 February 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
Melbourne4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 January 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
Victoria5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 3 January 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
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 January 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
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on 31 December 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
Sydney11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 December 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
Melbourne10 reviews
4.0
Dined on 20 December 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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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Vivace Restaurant Brighton

317 Bay Street, Brighton, AU-VIC 3186

Additional information

Area
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

Gift card

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Vivace Restaurant Brighton

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

2 Course Fixed Price Lunch Special

Summertime Frenzy 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 22 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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Additional information

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