Vivace in Italy means lively, vibrant and vivacious...
Vivace Ristorante is located in the heart of Bay Street's entertainment precinct, opposite palace cinema Brighton Bay. Since opening in 2004, Bayside residents and business’ alike have grown to love Vivace as their premier Italian local restaurant and Function Venue to meet with friends, family and business collegues.
Owner’s Chris & Sharee Favaloro are the dynamic team that collaborate the restaurant and function events whilst Executive Chef, Andrea Serreli leads the talented team offering an extensive, modern Italian inspired cuisine, incorporating fresh Australian seafood, Black Angus beef, house made pastas and delectable desserts for the most fastidious diner.
Vivace Ristorante Brighton is a classic example of bayside Melbourne’s best restaurants.
A striking interior complete with polished timber floors, crystal chandeliers and several fireplaces welcomes you in to warm, ambient surrounds, especially during winter. Our fully air conditioned venue with bi-fold windows overlooking Bay Street’s picturesque street scape is the only place to be to enjoy gentle Bayside breezes on those warm summer evenings.
Our beautiful Jarrah bar is an ideal meeting place to sit up and enjoy the extensive beverage list and some freshly shucked oysters after work or before heading off to the cinema.
Vivace Restaurant Brighton offers 4 Private Dining Rooms, all unique areas suitable for private functions or a cocktail event. Entertaining groups ranging from 10-40 seated and up to 60 for a cocktail style event.
Vivace Restaurant is also available for exclusive venue hire and can accommodate up to 90 guests seated or up to 150 standing guests.
Vivace truly is the perfect venue for those who seek the ultimate dining experience or function venue.
A Dining Destination
While our curated dining experiences draw guests in throughout the year, Vivace is also a natural choice for life’s most important celebrations. From long-table family lunches to elegant private dinners and corporate functions, our unique, sophisticated private spaces and produce-led menus provide a beautiful backdrop for unforgettable moments shared around the table.
Functions & Dining Space
The Bay Room
Perfect for smaller gatherings, the Bay Room offers an intimate and refined setting for business lunches, family celebrations and special occasions.
The Brighton Room
Our largest upstairs private space, the Brighton Room is ideal for milestone birthdays, corporate dinners and elegant celebrations.
The Garden Room
The Garden Room offers a stylish semi-private setting that transitions beautifully from light-filled lunches to intimate evening celebrations.
