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Translated from the Italian language, Vivace means “lively”, which is exactly the ambiance at Vivace Ristorante where culinary creations join with excellent wines to celebrate the cuisine of Northern Italy. Highly regarded as one of the best restaurants on the Peninsula, Vivace Ristorante is located in the charming city of Belmont. The warm interior is designed as to permit the viewing of the talented chefs as they prepare an array of Italian dishes with emphasis in the regions of Piemonte and Toscana. With its exceptional cuisine, elegant ambiance, high level of service, and extensive wine list (2003 – 2013 Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence), Vivace creates a wonderful dining experience in which the gastronomia of Northern Ita…
A warm, wood-accented spot for Italian cuisine, with outdoor seating & a full bar with TVs.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1910 Ralston Ave, Belmont, CA 94002
Phone: (650) 637-0611
Website: https://vivacerestaurant.com/
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Reviews
Wandering Wok
Overall: We thoroughly enjoyed the food and service at Vivace. It’s some of the best Italian I’ve had in the Bay. We got (favorites first):
– Mussels & sausage app: This was delicious. Mussels were tender; accompanying fennel-y sausage, red sauce, and bread all went great together.
– Arancini app: I love arancini, and these traditional ones delivered.
– Linguine alle vongole: Solidly executed. Pasta texture was perfect to my liking.
– Pollo alla diavola: The way they managed to debone the breast and thigh while keeping it all one piece with the skin and grill it was impressive. The spicy rub was good, though the meat itself without the skin was a tad bland. I appreciated that this came with roasted potatoes and brussels sprouts to make it a well-balanced entree.
– Poached pear salad (special): A good classic pear salad, though nothing to write home about.
It’s worth noting that the portion sizes were bigger than I expected. Because the menu was organized in Italian style (meat dishes under secondi section), I assumed portions would be like in Italy for primi (pasta course) and secondi (meat course), where each person orders one primo and one secondo. We opted to share one primo, one secondo, and three appetizers. This turned out to be a lot of food, as even the waitress mentioned. I’d say the pastas and secondi here are more like typical entree portions at most American restaurants. And the mussels appetizer was bigger than I expected too.
We had a Friday 6:45 reservation but arrived a bit late at 7. The place was packed, and we waited about 10 minutes to get seated. Once we were seated, though, service was surprisingly fast – we had already taken a look at the menu online, so we ordered right away, and food came out very fast for an Italian place. The entrees came at perfect timing maybe a minute or two after they cleared the apps.
It’s definitely a pricier place, but it feels fair for the food quality, service, and ambiance. It was a bit loud as the restaurant was so packed, but we were still able to have conversation. Overall, this is some of the best Italian cooking I’ve found in the Bay (admittedly, the competition is not super high here).
… more– Mussels & sausage app: This was delicious. Mussels were tender; accompanying fennel-y sausage, red sauce, and bread all went great together.
– Arancini app: I love arancini, and these traditional ones delivered.
– Linguine alle vongole: Solidly executed. Pasta texture was perfect to my liking.
– Pollo alla diavola: The way they managed to debone the breast and thigh while keeping it all one piece with the skin and grill it was impressive. The spicy rub was good, though the meat itself without the skin was a tad bland. I appreciated that this came with roasted potatoes and brussels sprouts to make it a well-balanced entree.
– Poached pear salad (special): A good classic pear salad, though nothing to write home about.
It’s worth noting that the portion sizes were bigger than I expected. Because the menu was organized in Italian style (meat dishes under secondi section), I assumed portions would be like in Italy for primi (pasta course) and secondi (meat course), where each person orders one primo and one secondo. We opted to share one primo, one secondo, and three appetizers. This turned out to be a lot of food, as even the waitress mentioned. I’d say the pastas and secondi here are more like typical entree portions at most American restaurants. And the mussels appetizer was bigger than I expected too.
We had a Friday 6:45 reservation but arrived a bit late at 7. The place was packed, and we waited about 10 minutes to get seated. Once we were seated, though, service was surprisingly fast – we had already taken a look at the menu online, so we ordered right away, and food came out very fast for an Italian place. The entrees came at perfect timing maybe a minute or two after they cleared the apps.
It’s definitely a pricier place, but it feels fair for the food quality, service, and ambiance. It was a bit loud as the restaurant was so packed, but we were still able to have conversation. Overall, this is some of the best Italian cooking I’ve found in the Bay (admittedly, the competition is not super high here).
Jeannie Robis
Food tastes great! One pasta plate can either shared by 2-3 person depending on their appetite. The ambience is romantic and good for small celebrations. The service is very fast and accommodating.
… moreWinnie Tsay
Beef tartare
We love the seafood spaghetti the most
The lobster ravioli is ok
The pizza is not as good as the pastas
… moreWe love the seafood spaghetti the most
The lobster ravioli is ok
The pizza is not as good as the pastas
Tracy Tognetti Yao
We recently celebrated my uncle’s birthday at Vivace Ristorante, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. My Uncle was over the moon with the celebration! We were in private room, which was beautifully set up and created the perfect atmosphere for our guests. Everyone had a chance to enjoy their cocktails and mocktails while catching up before dinner. The service was outstanding, and we want to give a special shout out to Charlie, who went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. His recommendations were spot on! All the staff was super friendly and attentive. The food was amazing! Every dish was flavorful and beautifully presented. A third of our guests enjoyed the Wild Viking Scallops and Prawns Risotto, so it was a big hit! The Heirloom and Truffle Burrata was a standout also. This was the third time we had a family party at Vivace, and we’ll definitely be back for future celebrations. Highly recommended!
… moreBren Kenny
Excellent food all round. The pork cutlet was sublime. Our party of three were super impressed with the quality of the food. Service was attentive and not pushy.
The espresso pannacotta really rounded off a great experience.
… moreThe espresso pannacotta really rounded off a great experience.
Eric Berg
This is one of our regular date night spots! It has an incredible vibe: cozy, but not stuffy, classy but still vibrant an d bustling with people. But even then we dont always have a reservation and we’ve never waited more than 5 mins for a table. Food is delicious and service in friendly. They also have an extensive wine menu. Finally they are open till 9 which is later than a lot of other Italian restaurants. Just be prepared to spend over $100 for two people.
… moreWei-Ai Tai
Decent brunch spot in downtown Belmont. More known for its Italian dinner dishes, brunch is a relatively new thing. Bottomless mimosas for $14/person is hard to beat! Omelettes and Eggs Benedict were both well cooked. Service was a bit slow, as it was very crowded and overwhelmed by a private event
… moreTania Nissim
We have been going to Vivace for many years and their food and service iare amazing! We used for the first time their catering service. We had a family get together at home for a 12 people sit down dinner. Quality, price and taste were exceptional!!! So delicious! Everybody raved about their snapper alla piccata dish. Their portions were very generous and there were left overs for seconds that some of our guests went for. Highly highly recommend not just the restaurant but their catering service as well!!
… moreVera Mendes
Amazing experience, the space is great and even in a colder night, it was amazing for outdoor dining, they have heaters that make a very nice warmer atmosphere. The staff is very nice, everyone very helpful and kind. From the starters to the mains, everything was great, not forgetting the amazing cocktails! The portions are quite large, so we ended up taking some food home for our next meal, we’ll be definitely coming back!
… moreMYH
Vivace is one of our absolute favorite restaurants — whether for a special celebration or just a lovely date night out.
Yesterday would have been my parents’ 55th wedding anniversary. My father passed late last year, and in his honor (and to lift my mom’s spirits), we took her to Vivace for dinner. We didn’t mention anything when making the reservation — we just knew Vivace would make the evening feel special.
From the perfect table by the fireplace to the incredible care from the entire team — Mr. Gunn, the servers, and especially Nessa — everything was flawless. Nessa made my mom feel so cared for and special, even without knowing the circumstances.
Thank you, Vivace, for your wonderful team, delicious food, and for creating such a beautiful place to share meaningful moments. You truly go above and beyond every single time.
… moreYesterday would have been my parents’ 55th wedding anniversary. My father passed late last year, and in his honor (and to lift my mom’s spirits), we took her to Vivace for dinner. We didn’t mention anything when making the reservation — we just knew Vivace would make the evening feel special.
From the perfect table by the fireplace to the incredible care from the entire team — Mr. Gunn, the servers, and especially Nessa — everything was flawless. Nessa made my mom feel so cared for and special, even without knowing the circumstances.
Thank you, Vivace, for your wonderful team, delicious food, and for creating such a beautiful place to share meaningful moments. You truly go above and beyond every single time.