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Since opening in 2004, Bayside residents and business’ alike have grown to love Vivace as their premier local eatery and Function Venue to meet with friends, family and business collegues.
Owner’s Chris & Sharee Favaloro and co-host and family member Andrew Zoli are the dynamic team that collaborate the restaurant and function events whilst Executive Chef, Davide Ferraro 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.
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 dining or a cocktail function 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.
Husband & wife team Chris & Sharee Favaloro have been partners in life and in business for two decades.
Together they have 3 children and have launched multiple cafe and restaurant business’ with their hospitality, food & beverage, marketing and customer service expertise.
They both share an immense passion for the industry, focusing on exceptional customer service and quality products, customer satisfaction and enduring relationships.
There’s a distinct warmth and charm that resides in the generous spirit of Vivace Head Chef Davide Ferraro… and it’s as genuine as his Italian origins.
Davide Ferraro was born and raised in the ancient city of Turin ( Torino), located in the picturesque Alpine region of Northern Italy. Torino is the second largest business district after Milan and is famous for its Universities, Art Galleries, Museums, Palaces and Restaurants. Davide is the only son of his proud parents which whom he says were the greatest influence on his life. Davide’s father, a talented craftsman and his mother and Nona both exceptional cooks, leaves us with little wonder as to where he gets his innate flare and creativity with food.
In 1998, Davide began his chef career which provided him opportunity to travel and work in some of Europe’s finest restaurants.
Arriving in Australia, Davide joined the Vivace team in 2009, first as a sous chef and eventually ascending to the coveted role as Head Chef.
Both the Vivace team and diners have enjoyed the knowledge and influence brought to them with Davide’s Italian heritage which continues to be the enduring allure of our Italian named restaurant and continues to affirm Vivace at the forefront of Melbourne’s leading Authentic Italian restaurants.
If you have a special reserve wine you wish to bring and enjoy with your meal, you are welcome to bring it in. Wine handling fee applies at $35 per bottle
Respectfully, No, we don’t allow food of any kind, including cake, to be brought to the restaurant. Our pastry chef works tirelessly to create a spectacular array of dessert options for you to enjoy.
If you’re celebrating a special occasion, with a little notice, any dessert purchased,
we’ll happily organise a special message handwritten in chocolate & candle for the guest of honour to celebrate.
Our large venue has multiple, flexible spaces and private dining rooms. We can accommodate a maximum of 10 guests for a la carte dining in the restaurant main dining room. Groups of 8-10 can request a booking by emailing info@vivace.com.au
Groups of 10+ can choose one of our menu packages which include all of your favourite dishes to choose from and enjoy. Minimum spend applies for private dining – refer to functions for details
Friday & Saturday, we offer the following sitting times for dinner:
Early
(2 hours duration)
5pm – 7pm / 5:30pm – 7:30pm / 5:45pm – 7:45pm
Middle
(2 hours duration)
6pm – 8pm / 6:15pm – 8:15pm / 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Late
Stay till close 11pm
8pm / 8:15pm /8:30pm till close
Early & Middle sittings are strictly 2 hours duration. If you prefer more time, we recommend booking the later sitting. We appreciate guests arriving and departing on time as a courtesy to the next guests who will be arriving for their booking time.
Respectfully, we appreciate the bill to be paid in full (one transaction) before departing the restaurant
Thank you for your co-operation! 🙂
Lunch
Wednesday to Saturday
12.00pm till 2.30pm
317 Bay St, Brighton VIC 3186
