Reviews
“This gorgeous mocha-toned restaurant manages to be smart without being stuffy….Service is kind and helpful with great wine knowledge”
” I love this place, cosy and warm in winter next to the fireplace.”
“We really enjoyed this restaurant. The Bayside area seriously lacks restaurants in the top end echelon and this is one of the few that can stand with the best restaurants in Melbourne. I had been to Maze just 3 nights before here and I think the food here was every bit as good. We had the soft shell crab and beef carpaccio for entrees followed by the lamb 5 ways and rabbit. All the dishes were exceptional, the lamb was a standout, one of the best plates of food I have had this year. Unlike many places doing this quality food , the servings are quite large. Service was efficient and friendly , wine list is very extensive with a good representation of European wines although to me the Australian wine selection was a bit unbalanced but you will have no trouble finding what you want. This place gets really busy at least on Saturday nights and table are quite close so expect a bit of noise and hustle. For me, probably the best restaurant at the moment in Bayside . Well worth trying.”
“My partner, my best friend and I visited last night and wow the food was amazing and the service was the best that I have received in ages. The price of the meal worked out to be $80 a head but well worth it. I will return again…Keep up the fantastic work.
“The best most reliable eatery that I’ve ever been too. Eaten there 100 times and never left disappointed. Love it!
” A Class – This place is quality. Amazing risottos and pasta. The starters of crispy breads with olive oil and balsamic vinegar is top shelf. They have great function rooms upstairs as well and run a good show. Definitely fine dining!
“Great Atmosphere, Service & Food – went there with my hubby for a date night and it was fantastic. We sat near the window, it was a hot night and the place was just lovely. Entree was fantastic, some croquette thing if I remember well. Our waitress was lovely and when we ask for an empty of wine so I could have a little bit of my husbands wine ( I am pregnant so only have a couple sips) he brought me the glass with a bit of wine in it on the house. Little things, but so thoughtful. My partner loved the fish, I loved my homemade papardelle. Will definitely be back.
“This was the first time we went to this restaurant, the service was great, the staff were happy and the atmosphere was good. The food was perfectly cooked with excellent presentation. All in all it was a very enjoyable experience. Definitely recommend this place”
“Simply Stunning – I had the pleasure of dining at Vivace Restaurant for the first time tonight and was most pleasantly surprised. We started with Coffin Bay oysters, amongst the best I’ve ever had. The share vegetarian croquettes, amazing! My wife had the hand made papardelle pasta with scampi, very recommendable and I enjoyed a whole de-boned baby barramundi. As our movie time stopped us from having dessert we knew we’d be back to tackle that menu and that menu alone! All in all, together with a well thought out wine list and exceptional friendly staff, I found Vivace to be a breath of fresh air and a hidden gem! As the Governor of California would say ‘I’ll be Back!”
“Vivace, one of the best restaurants in the area. Wonderfully creative menu, not too many choices (which I think is good), the Seafood Tasting Plate for two entree was a highlight. Great service too. Will definitely go again. 5 stars”
“Could not fault this place in anyway. You must try their oysters with champagne vinaigrette and their tasting plate to share as entree. I wanted to eat all of the homemade pasta dishes & their desserts. Excellent wine list and good value. Looks after its customers.”
“It was my first visit to this restaurant and I have dined out a lot., at many great restaurants. I must say I was very impressed with what this restaurant offers. You must make the effort to visit this one. 5 stars.”
The Age Good Food Guide 2011
” I love this place, cosy and warm in winter next to the fireplace.”
Nick July 2009, LifeStyle Food.com.au
“We really enjoyed this restaurant. The Bayside area seriously lacks restaurants in the top end echelon and this is one of the few that can stand with the best restaurants in Melbourne. I had been to Maze just 3 nights before here and I think the food here was every bit as good. We had the soft shell crab and beef carpaccio for entrees followed by the lamb 5 ways and rabbit. All the dishes were exceptional, the lamb was a standout, one of the best plates of food I have had this year. Unlike many places doing this quality food , the servings are quite large. Service was efficient and friendly , wine list is very extensive with a good representation of European wines although to me the Australian wine selection was a bit unbalanced but you will have no trouble finding what you want. This place gets really busy at least on Saturday nights and table are quite close so expect a bit of noise and hustle. For me, probably the best restaurant at the moment in Bayside . Well worth trying.”
Melrich 26th June 2011, Eatability
“My partner, my best friend and I visited last night and wow the food was amazing and the service was the best that I have received in ages. The price of the meal worked out to be $80 a head but well worth it. I will return again…Keep up the fantastic work.
Kristal Bridge 21st May 2011, Urbanspoon
“The best most reliable eatery that I’ve ever been too. Eaten there 100 times and never left disappointed. Love it!
Michael Levingston 26 April 2011,Urbanspoon
” A Class – This place is quality. Amazing risottos and pasta. The starters of crispy breads with olive oil and balsamic vinegar is top shelf. They have great function rooms upstairs as well and run a good show. Definitely fine dining!
Leigh Fisher 26th March 2011 Urbanspoon
“Great Atmosphere, Service & Food – went there with my hubby for a date night and it was fantastic. We sat near the window, it was a hot night and the place was just lovely. Entree was fantastic, some croquette thing if I remember well. Our waitress was lovely and when we ask for an empty of wine so I could have a little bit of my husbands wine ( I am pregnant so only have a couple sips) he brought me the glass with a bit of wine in it on the house. Little things, but so thoughtful. My partner loved the fish, I loved my homemade papardelle. Will definitely be back.
Anaskies 17th Feb 2011 Urbanspoon
“This was the first time we went to this restaurant, the service was great, the staff were happy and the atmosphere was good. The food was perfectly cooked with excellent presentation. All in all it was a very enjoyable experience. Definitely recommend this place”
Bobby101 28th August 2010 Eatability
“Simply Stunning – I had the pleasure of dining at Vivace Restaurant for the first time tonight and was most pleasantly surprised. We started with Coffin Bay oysters, amongst the best I’ve ever had. The share vegetarian croquettes, amazing! My wife had the hand made papardelle pasta with scampi, very recommendable and I enjoyed a whole de-boned baby barramundi. As our movie time stopped us from having dessert we knew we’d be back to tackle that menu and that menu alone! All in all, together with a well thought out wine list and exceptional friendly staff, I found Vivace to be a breath of fresh air and a hidden gem! As the Governor of California would say ‘I’ll be Back!”
Luke Donald 8th October 2010 Urbanspoon
“Vivace, one of the best restaurants in the area. Wonderfully creative menu, not too many choices (which I think is good), the Seafood Tasting Plate for two entree was a highlight. Great service too. Will definitely go again. 5 stars”
Damien 17th October 2009 google users site
“Could not fault this place in anyway. You must try their oysters with champagne vinaigrette and their tasting plate to share as entree. I wanted to eat all of the homemade pasta dishes & their desserts. Excellent wine list and good value. Looks after its customers.”
Anonymous 23rd October 2008 de Groots Best Restaurants
“It was my first visit to this restaurant and I have dined out a lot., at many great restaurants. I must say I was very impressed with what this restaurant offers. You must make the effort to visit this one. 5 stars.”
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