Vivace - Belmont

4.7

2415 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

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

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Multiple dates available
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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 2,415 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
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Peninsula
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Vivace in Belmont offers consistently "outstanding" food and "excellent" service, making it a favorite for locals and visitors alike. The restaurant's ambiance is lovely, with a neighborhood charm and a touch of NYC feel. Menu highlights include "great" Italian dishes and a wide variety of drink options. The staff is accommodating and friendly, led by engaging owner Mike. Despite occasional service delays, patrons appreciate the "amazing" dining experience and frequently return for celebrations and special occasions.

2,415 Reviews

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Sepi
VIP
San Francisco
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Vivace!! Food , service is always consistent. Drinks are very good and food very tasty . This our to go place from now on .
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Erick
Unspecified
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Discrimination from the person who takes the appointments. I had a reservation at 8:45 and it happened to me at almost 9:30 pm. We arrived first than many groups of two people and no, they passed us and the lady laughed at us. Terrible service and they didn't even give us an apology.
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frank
VIP
San Francisco
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best place for a Valentines dinner , mike , jimmy and Arich make everything perfect . Good is amazing , service is second to none
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Peter
VIP
San Diego
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food great service. We go there often. You won’t be disappointed.
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Rick
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are long term patrons of Vivace. It always has great food, service and ambience. Our go to restaurant for a night out.
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john
VIP
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love dining out at Vivace in Belmont. The food is great, very tasty. The service is excellent. This is our every Friday dining out place to go. The bar setting is also wonderful.
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Katia
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were late to our reservation but still seated quickly. Everything we ate was incredible. Squid ink pasta and hot honey pizza were my absolute favorites.
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William
VIP
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Vivace restaurant has a very inviting atmosphere. The staff and waiters were excellent. Very friendly and professional. The food was excellent as usual and served in a timely manner on a very busy night. This is a reason my wife and I are repeat customers.
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frank
VIP
San Francisco
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best neighborhood eatery in the area. Food is amazing , great wine list , cocktails are well done and service is tops . Another great experience .
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Saul
VIP
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Vivace is always consistent. The food is amazing and the service is phenomenal.
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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 2415 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 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

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

Butterscotch Creme Brulee

Overall ratings and reviews

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