Vivace - Belmont

4.7

2384 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Translated from the Italian language, Vivace means "lively", which is exactly the ambiance at Vivace - Belmont 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 (2003-2019 Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence), Vivace creates a wonderful dining experience in which the gastronomia of Northern Italy is celebrated everyday!

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizza Bar, Seafood
Hours of operation
Daily 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(650) 637-0611
Website
http://www.vivacerestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
We cater small intimate dinners to large parties. Please call for details.
Private party facilities
Vivace is well equipped to host your special function, whether it be an off-site meeting, baby shower, retirement party, anniversary, or a wedding rehearsal dinner. Please inquire about our group and corporate deals. We also offer a Prix Fixe tasting menu.
Private party contact
Arrick Cheromiah: (650) 637-0611

Location
1910 Ralston Ave., Belmont, CA 94002
Neighborhood
Belmont
Cross street
Alameda de Las Pulgas
Parking details
Public lot at 1870 Ralston Avenue. Street parking also available.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

🥂 Brunch with Us! Enjoy $15 Bottomless Mimosas
Multiple dates available
Who doesn't love the smell of bacon and pancakes in the morning? 🥞 🧇 🥓 Just launched: Prosciutto di Parma Eggs Benedict! You HAVE to come try it! $14 BOTTOMLESS Mimosas $12 Bloody Mary's $12 Espresso Martini's Savor our chef's special creations, sip on mimosas, and relax in our cozy ambiance. Whether you're catching up with friends or treating someone special, our brunch promises to delight your taste buds and lift your spirits here at Vivace! Don't miss out on this delicious rendezvous! Reserve your table today and let's brunch together in style. 🌞💖

Popular dishes

Zuppa del Giorno$9.00
Insalate della Casa$11.00
Butter Lettuce$14.00
creamy gorgonzola, apples, pecans, parmesan
Pickled Beet$14.00
walnuts, gorgonzola
Insalate Cesare$13.00
classic Cesare
Trevisana$14.00
arugula, endive, walnuts and gorgonzolla cheese
Kale Salad$14.00
goat cheese, cranberries
Spinach & Prawns$20.00
goatcheese, walnuts

From the Grill

Pork Tenderloin Medallions$29.00
creamy gorgonzola sauce
Risotto Capesante & Gamberoni$34.00
jumbo scallops, prawns, cherry tomatoes
Snapper$28.00
lemon caper, mashed potatoes and vegetable
Salmon$32.00
grilled, with couscous and cucumber dill sauce
Pollo Diavola$28.00
peppers, brussle sprouts, potatoes
Chicken Parmesan$28.00
provolone with garlic linguini
Vitello Scallopini$32.00
sauteed in marsala wine mushroom sauce, mashed potatoes and vegetables
Skirt Steak$36.00
grilled, teriyaki glaze served with onion rings
Osso Buco$38.00
braised lamb shank served with polenta
Angus Beef Burger$20.00
onions, lettuce, tomatoes, crispy fries
Impossible Burger$21.00
gorgonzola, sauteed onions, arugula, sweet potato fries
New York Steak$38.00
green peppercorn sauce, roast fingerling potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Pizza

Margherita$18.00
mozzarella, tomato sauce, fresh basil
Sausage$21.00
mozzarella, spicy sausage and bell peppers
Diavola$21.00
pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms
Broccoli Rabe$22.00
burrata, calabrian chili, portabella mushrooms
Nostra$22.00
prosciutto di parma, assorted mushrooms, fontina, caramelized onions, calabrese chilis
Rustica$21.00
fontina cheese, Italian sausage, potatoes and bell peppers
Gamberoni$22.00
mozzarella, goat cheese & peppers
Funghi$21.00
mozzarella, seasonal mushrooms and leeks

Small Plates

Beets & Goat Cheese$12.00
Brussels Sprouts$9.00
Shishito Peppers$8.00
Fingerling Potatoes$9.00

Pasta

Capellini$21.00
angel hair pasta with fresh tomato sauce with garlic and basil
Meat Lasagna$26.00
beef bolognese sauce, bechamel, parmesan
Baked Eggplant Parmesan$25.00
marinara, mozzarella, parmesan
Spaghetti and Meatballs$26.00
bolognese sauce and meatballs
Gnocchi$26.00
potato dumplings with creamy gorgonzola sauce
Squid Ink Pescatore$30.00
clams, mussels, prawns, and salmon in a spicy marinara sauce
Linguini Vongole$29.00
sauteed manila clams, white wine, garlic, fresh tomatoes, chili flakes
Orecchiette$28.00
ear shaped pasta with sausage, fennel, broccoli rabe, pepper flakes and pecorino
Penne con Salsiccia$27.00
italian sausage, mushrooms, fresh tomato sauce, ricotta cheese
Paglia e Fieno$27.00
fresh spinach linguini, portabella mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic, peppers, fresh mozzarella
Tortelloni$29.00
roasted veal and vegetable stuffed pasta, prosciutto, basil, green peas, cream, parmesan
Butternut Squash Ravioli$23.00
sage brown butter sauce with pecorino romano

Kids Menu

$13

Chicken Tenders
Cheese Pizza
Spaghetti Meatballs
Penne Pasta
choice of marinara sauce, alfredo sauce, or melted butter

Dolci

Tiramisu
Bread Pudding
Chocolate Lava
Cheesecake
Apple Pecan Crisp
Creme Brulee
Butterscotch Creme Brulee

What 2,384 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Vivace in Belmont is a cherished local gem, offering "amazing" Italian cuisine in a "quaint" and "classy" atmosphere. Renowned for its "best.gnocchi.ever" and "imaginative cocktails," the restaurant boasts "top-notch" service and a welcoming bar. Despite occasional service hiccups, Vivace remains a favorite for "memorable" dining experiences.

2,384 Reviews

S
Sharon
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a nice evening and great food! Our favorite place to dine!
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Pamela
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is great here and the servers are very accommodating. If you love Italian dining on the peninsula, this is a great place to go.
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Marisa
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took a friend out for her birthday and it was a delightful experience all around!
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samia
San Francisco
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a Great Blessing to have Vivace near us. Its owner Mike is always engaging with the guests. The food is amazing the staff is very friendly and service oriented. Mike hosts many winemaker events throughout the year and it’s always fun and affordable! If you haven’t been you should check it out!
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Ernie
San Francisco
30 reviews
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I dislike the charge for employee benefits. The owner should pay for these. Next they'll want to charge us a surcharge for rent increases, utility increase and on and on.
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Shanna
San Francisco
48 reviews
3.0
48 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The food was excellent. The service was not up to par. We did not have one assigned server. Service was provided by multiple random servers which was spotty and disjointed.
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Michelle
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Vivace is one of my favorite restaurants in Belmont. Food was amazing. This was my first time back since the remodel. It did not disappoint!!
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Cesalio
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love you guys and we had an awesome experience and will be back again and again.
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Barbara
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, a wonderful dining experience. Do not hesitate to dine at Vivace.
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Brad
London
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Seated next to an extremely loud table, and staff never asked them to keep it down to a loud roar
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FAQs

Vivace - Belmont does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Vivace - Belmont also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 637-0611.

Vivace - Belmont is rated 4.7 stars by 2384 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1910 Ralston Ave., Belmont, CA 94002

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Alameda de Las Pulgas
Neighborhood
Belmont
Hours of operation
Daily 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizza Bar, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public lot at 1870 Ralston Avenue. Street parking also available.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.vivacerestaurant.com/
Phone number
(650) 637-0611
Catering
We cater small intimate dinners to large parties. Please call for details.
Private party facilities
Vivace is well equipped to host your special function, whether it be an off-site meeting, baby shower, retirement party, anniversary, or a wedding rehearsal dinner. Please inquire about our group and corporate deals. We also offer a Prix Fixe tasting menu.
Private party contact
Arrick Cheromiah: (650) 637-0611

Vivace - Belmont

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

🥂 Brunch with Us! Enjoy $15 Bottomless Mimosas

Baked Eggplant Parmesan

Skirt Steak

Capellini

Antipasti

Crispy Shrimp Rolls$16.00

Coconut Prawns$15.00

Fritto Misto$16.00

Carpaccio$14.00

Polenta$14.00

Heirloom & Fresh Burrata$15.00

Arancini$12.00

Black Mussels & Sausage$18.00

Insalate

Zuppa del Giorno$9.00

Insalate della Casa$11.00

Butter Lettuce$14.00

Pickled Beet$14.00

Insalate Cesare$13.00

Trevisana$14.00

Kale Salad$14.00

Spinach & Prawns$20.00

From the Grill

Pork Tenderloin Medallions$29.00

Risotto Capesante & Gamberoni$34.00

Snapper$28.00

Salmon$32.00

Pollo Diavola$28.00

Chicken Parmesan$28.00

Vitello Scallopini$32.00

Skirt Steak$36.00

Osso Buco$38.00

Angus Beef Burger$20.00

Impossible Burger$21.00

New York Steak$38.00

Pizza

Margherita$18.00

Sausage$21.00

Diavola$21.00

Broccoli Rabe$22.00

Nostra$22.00

Rustica$21.00

Gamberoni$22.00

Funghi$21.00

Small Plates

Beets & Goat Cheese$12.00

Brussels Sprouts$9.00

Shishito Peppers$8.00

Fingerling Potatoes$9.00

Pasta

Capellini$21.00

Meat Lasagna$26.00

Baked Eggplant Parmesan$25.00

Spaghetti and Meatballs$26.00

Gnocchi$26.00

Squid Ink Pescatore$30.00

Linguini Vongole$29.00

Orecchiette$28.00

Penne con Salsiccia$27.00

Paglia e Fieno$27.00

Tortelloni$29.00

Butternut Squash Ravioli$23.00

Kids Menu

Chicken Tenders

Cheese Pizza

Spaghetti Meatballs

Penne Pasta

Dolci

Tiramisu

Bread Pudding

Chocolate Lava

Cheesecake

Apple Pecan Crisp

Creme Brulee