The focaccia is amazing. The meatball was delightful with a great combination of flavors. The sauce was splendid and perfect with the focaccia. We didn't get to taste the fresh pasta but it looked perfect. Highly recommend!!!! read more

Pastaria Vivi - Meatball and focaccia - Pasta Shops Near Me - Encinitas, California

We had two pasta dishes. The pasta was good but they are very very small portions - five medium ravioli for $15.99.

THE BESTTTTTTT MOST FLAVORFUL, AUTHENTIC PASTAAA IVE EVER HADD idk if it's because it's from italyyyy or because of how they literally make everything there and then for you. The pasta, the sauce , etc. Everything is made with such care and passion. Even the staff there was so complementary to the Place itself. The energy. The atmosphere. Everythingggggg 10000/10 RECCOMENDD thank you for having usssss read more

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Amazing homemade pasta and absolutely delicious homemade focaccia with 12 year aged balsamic Fantastic hospitality -- even brought out a doggy water bowl for our pup as we sat on the patio Really cool Italian countryside vibes inside! read more

Pastaria Vivi - Ravioli, homemade rosemary marinara pasta, homemade focaccia - Pasta Shops Near Me - Encinitas, California

I have eaten at Pastaria Vivi eight or nine times since its opening and it is absolutely great to have a home grown Italian restaurant in the area. It is an attractive space set in a bustling shopping center. The venue is half retail store dealing in fresh home made pastas made in house, as well as high end olive oils, balsamic vinegars, etc. The other half is a cafe/restaurant. They normally offer 3-4 daily pastas that can change daily, but the current items include a spinach ravioli, pappardelle bolognese, a spicy pesto campanelle, and a lasagna. They also offer homemade focaccia bread and a few antipasti, all of which are first rate. Gone from their current lineup is my fave pomodoro, but they change the menu every so often. They do not accept tips, which make the meals more attractive. In general, the food and the service is first rate. The flavors are pretty authentic and food comes out in good order. Occasionally, there are hiccups. For example, last time I was there I had the bolognese, and it was far too salty. Sometimes, the sauces don't quite come together. I think my one bit of advice would be slightly better quality control, especially later in the day when those sauces can become overcooked. But overall, this is a great new spot and I look forward to trying their new dishes as they become available. read more

Hard to find fresh pasta in north county but this recently opened and we had to check it out. Half market / half restaurant, it's got a good vibe. You order at the counter and the pasta rotation adjusts weekly. Campanelle - loved the almond to add a nice textural element. The sauce was wonderful and very fresh. Pappardelle - meat was a little chewy (maybe it's a fresh grind and a tougher cut?) and my wife thought the sauce was a little salty, which meant more for me! Meatball - tender but pricey for $14. The fresh red sauce was wonderful. read more

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We drove all the way out here from East County to enjoy Italian cooking. It's really cheap little spot in a shopping store. Step inside and be transported and enjoy watching pasta in. We came for a special celebration as my parents 64th wedding anniversary. Mom loves pasta so she was excited to see how it was made and get some tips from the tree. We didn't quite get the text but we did enjoy seeing some of the process. I had the spinach lasagna without the meat sauce. Sauce was nice and tomatoey and tangy! It was good, especially if you love the noodles as they are stacked. Dad enjoyed the spinach and cheese ravioli. And mom enjoyed her dish. Al dente was a little hard, perhaps needed just a little longer to cook. Bolognese sauce was the right consistency for the pasta, nice and rich, just a little salty but otherwise good. Overall the presentations were excellent and you taste the magic ingredient of love. Glad we had an opportunity to try it out! read more

Pastaria Vivi - Pepparadelle - Pasta Shops Near Me - Encinitas, California

Thank you, Yelp, this was perhaps the best pasta I've had since my time in Rome. And that says a lot. You walk in and you immediately feel like you're gonna walk out with a meal that you will love. Will and his staff took such great care of me. They took me through the menu. They took me through their process. They showed me every product and I just fell in love. I took it home. I put it on our plates. I warmed it up and then of course had to have the focaccia bread which was spectacular with the pasta dish they recommended and loved it. Paired with a lovely Italian red wine. It was truly like being in Italy again and that's a big statement. Thank you Yelp. read more

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Attractive restaurant front, in a diverse shopping center. We were a little confused at the start; one orders at the register (the menu board is visible above their pasta display case); orders are then delivered to the table. Impressively, complimentary water, in chilled water carafes (complete with attractive, thick-walled, chilled water glasses) is self-serve, available at the bottom of the refrigerator at the back of the shop. We support others' reviews, must order their Fresh Baked Focaccia ($3), served warm, with a delightfully delicate, crispy exterior and light-&-airy interior, with subtle detectable flavors of rosemary and salt. A bottle of olive oil is available on the individual tables. Hubby loved his order of Pappardelle ($24), with its broad, flat ribbons cooked al dente, topped with a satisfyingly savory combination of beef and pork bolognese, and shaved Pecorino Romano. I enjoyed my Spinach Ravioli ($15), pleasantly plump; their tightly sealed edges held their creamy ricotta filling, pairing nicely with its oregano and butter sauce, topped with toasted crumbs with the most delightful crunch. We finished off with their Ricotta Cannoli ($12) -- excited to be given the option to have both pistachio & chocolate; unless I'm mistaken, the filling appeared to be all pistachio, with chopped pistachios on one end and chocolate chips on the other. The crispy shell surrounded a luscious, appreciatively not-too-sweet pistachio cream filling. We were fortunate to find a table in the shade, which the friendly staff wanted to make sure was wiped clean for us. Upon tapping my credit card, it had skipped the option to tip; I was informed that they don't accept tips; instead, they ask if we enjoy our experience, to share the word with others. I'm doing just that, encouraging you to visit and experience it for yourself! We will most certainly return when in the area -- the only aspect that would complete the dining experience is being able to enjoy our entrees with a glass (or more) of wine. Fabulous find! read more

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I first went to pastaria Vivi about two weeks ago because I've been reading the rave reviews and all the publicity surrounding the restaurant. It's really well decorated and beautiful inside. It feels like you are in a foreign country. They have dishes, olive oil's, and all kinds of different condiments for sale. It would be nice to make a gift basket out of these items. When I was leaving that first time, a woman stopped me outside and asked me had I eaten there yet? When I told her I had not, and that I was just looking, she said that she's been coming since it opened and she can't get enough. In fact, she said that it was her second time there that day for her second meal there. That's quite a testament. I knew I was coming back anyways, but that sealed the deal. Fast-forward to this week, I decided to meet a friend for lunch here. I arrived a little before my friend and they had a beautiful olive oil tasting set up out front. A small piece of focaccia with a little bit of olive oil. on each piece. There were three different quality levels of the olive oils and I tasted each one. My favorite was a little bit spicy at the end. They were very good. When I went inside, I was greeted by a very, very nice young girl who talked to me through the menu and sauces and antipasto's. She explained to me that the menu items now were just to start as the business gets running, but that there will be more additions and specials as they get more comfortable and continue to grow. When my friend arrived, we both were ready to order. I asked the girl what her favorite was and she said the ravioli so I got that. My friend ordered the Bolognese and we split focaccia. We found a nice table outside. There was olive oil on the table to dip the focaccia that we got into. The focaccia was very flavorful and delicious. We waited a little bit for our pasta and chatted while doing so. The music was a bit too loud and it was kind of hard to hear each other. When our pastas arrived, they were placed in front of us and they looked amazing. Unfortunately, they were just barely warm. We were both hungry so we didn't want to send them back. I loved the flavor of spinach ravioli, and the sauce the breadcrumb crunch on top was so good, I just wish it was hot. The Bolognese was very flavorful, but we both agreed it could've used a touch of salt and also would've been better hot. I can't wait to try other things. I know they are new so I'm sure that we just experienced a little hiccup the flavors were there the execution just needed a little bit of help. I'm giving 3.5 star but I am very confident it will go up with my next visit. read more

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This is the place! A few items rotate on the menu each week. I went for the spinach ravioli with minced garlic. A perfect dish to dip a side of focaccia bread. Yelp, thanks WOW! The beverage I chose was the apple juice in a can. It was the best apple juice I have ever tasted. I also ordered the chocolate cannoli. More Yelp, thanks, WOW! There is a community table inside and individual tables on the outside patio. The market of items inside is quaint and diverse. The owner oversees and checks on customers. The most Yelp, thanks, WOW. Took home a loaf of focaccia, grab it while you can, Note: They have a monthly box, become a member. Approx. $65 per month. #PastariaViVi #Encinitas #Focaccia #YelpthanksWOW read more

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This is a such a great addition to our community! Pastraria Vivi is a new pasta marketplace and restaurant. They have fresh homemade pastas for taking home or enjoying in house. They also have oils and other things for sale. They didn't have their license to sell alcohol yet but said they are working on it to have wine. I had ravioli which were delicious, a meatball and focaccia bread which was outstanding! I'd love to go back to buy some fresh pasta & sauce to take home to make! Also based on a conversation with one of the members of the staff, they will rotate pastas on a monthly basis. read more

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Went on 2nd day of opening at noon. This casual dining spot feels like your local Italian shop that sells both lunch and some Italian imports. The display of goods were thoughtfully excecuted. Space can feel a little tight inside with people waiting for pick up, shopping, and dining. Patio dining is available. The wait wasn't long at all as the line moved quickly. Staff worked efficiently and professionally with all the commotion as if they've done this for a long time; very impressive. The open kitchen concept look was also very clean and sleek. I got the pappardelle with bolognese and a loaf of focaccia (not pictured). The pasta was cooked perfectly but the sauce was slightly under seasoned. I loved that they used freshly grated cheese. The freshly baked focaccia ($5.50; wrapped to-go) was delicious; could've eaten the whole thing as it was definitely one of the best ones I've had in awhile. Both the rosemary and olive oil in the bread were subtle and lightly salted; the texture was as fluffy and soft as a pillow. Don't skip the focaccia if it's your first time here!! Definitely coming back to this spot and give the pappardelle another shot! read more

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Always love it here! They do an amazing garlic compound butter and a fantastic fresh burrata. They also have the best cannolis I've found in this area. I definitely recommend them if you're looking for some solid Italian food. The restaurant is so cute and the staff is always super friendly and willing to chat. read more

Pastaria Vivi - Pasta Shops Near Me - Encinitas, California

Cannot wait to go back! 10/10 across the board Such a gorgeous little pasta shop tucked in by the Gap and Trader Joe's. The offerings as you make it to the counter are absolutely delicious and not to be missed. We came to try the pasta but it's easy to remember this is a little Italian market at its heart - with amazing curated oils, olive wood items, Italian chips and snacks throughout. Our party of 4 are all vegetarians (infant included) and everything was sold out pasta wise except for the bucatini and honestly I'm grateful given that it was delicious. We got three bucatini, 2 focaccia and 2 cannolis. Absolutely divine. When it came to the pasta itself and the focaccia I'd describe them as pillowy soft. Delicious tasting but truly just so soft - hard to describe. As we were eating it I was already missing it. They moved quickly, the food was fresh and it was wonderful to watch them preparing all of the fresh pastas behind the counter. Can't wait to come back read more

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I had an amazing lunch here! They have items that you can take home and even a monthly subscription for olive oil. They make their olive oil at their ranch in Fresno, I believe. You can see them making pasta in house. Each week their menu changes. I ordered: *Ravioli ($15): this was absolutely delicious and fresh. It was the perfect serving size for one person without feeling stuffed after your meal. It had a delicious flavor and was stuffed with spinach and ricotta. *Focaccia ($3): the bread is fresh and warm. It's absolutely delicious as well! You can't beat that price. *Cannoli: you can get either chocolate or pistachio. I got the pistachio. It has quite a bit of cinnamon in it, so if you're not a fan of cinnamon, I'd recommend the chocolate instead. It was very fresh, light, and delicious. They were giving complimentary samples of bread with their three different olive oils out front. There's both indoor and outdoor seating, although the sun was right in my face, so I chose to sit inside. The indoor seating is set up like a community farmhouse table, or you can sit at the bar and watch them making pasta. It took less than 10 minutes for our meal to be brought to us. They had someone come by to clear our plates, and once they saw we were finished with lunch, they brought out dessert. The service was excellent. You can't beat these prices. Everything was fresh and made in house. Honestly, this is a place you need to stop by and try. read more

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My husband and I came here for lunch and the level of detail and intention in this market/restaurant made the overall ambiance like no other. The service is also wonderful, you can tell that the owner and the staff genuinely put their heart into the food and providing a one of a kind customer experience. We had the pappardelle, fresh baked focaccia, and ravioli and all were fantastic. We ultimately came here for the pasta, which was also incredible, but the fresh baked focaccia was unparalleled and I'll be dreaming of it until we return. We will definitely be back and will hopefully save room for dessert next time (the tiramisu and cannoli looked amazing), we are thrilled with the addition of the gem in North County SD. HIGHLY recommend! read more

Pastaria Vivi - Pappardelle, Fresh Baked Focacia, and Ravioli - Pasta Shops Near Me - Encinitas, California

True artisan made pasta from bucatini to ravioli. Both grocery shop and restaurant. Came here for finishing my charcuterie board for a party, 1/4 of freshly sliced prosciutto $19. Service is nice, friendly, pasta fresh. Casual ambiance. No burrata, I'm sad! read more

amazing new gem added to the Encinitas shopping area! surrounded by already good shopping & food (trader Joe's, Sephora, dumpling inn, board &brew) pastaria Vivi fits right in! This is a very cute market style pastaria. Has a limited dine in menu with a selection of fresh pasta and sauces that you can purchase. The prosciutto di Parma was beautifully sliced, nice and light. My kids loved the foccacia, light and doughy. We loved dipping into the bolognese sauce from our pasta. The pasta was well made and cooked well. My only suggestions was maybe it was almost toooooooo rich/savory. Ravioli was delicious but was a bit too oily for me. Papardelle was nice and thick. Campanelle was delicious, but sauce was too savory. Would come back and grab their premade lasagna that's ready to heat and serve. service was fantastic as they are a NON TIPPING ESTABLISHMENT. Loved the guys that were working. Great addition to the plaza! read more

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This is one of the places in town where you can truly experience the joy of savoring beautifully crafted food. We had such a lovely lunch and we look forward to trying out more of their menu. read more

Pastaria Vivi - Mortadela plate and focaccia - Pasta Shops Near Me - Encinitas, California

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These are still early days, but the restaurant is on the right track. The two dishes and focaccia we ordered were phenomenal. My dining companion had the spinach ravioli with butter sauce and ate all of it, sopping up the rest of the sauce with the bread. I had the pappardelle with Bolognese. It was the best pasta I've had since traveling in Italy. Not heavy, like so many American pastas. I hope the owners consider adding a vegetable or salad du jour, to round out the offerings. Also, heating lamps on the patio would be a welcome addition. read more

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Yummmmmyyyy homemade pasta! Dropped in Friday after work and I'm glad I did. Ordered the tagliatelle bolognese and it was delicious. Just what I wanted. Pasta was perfectly cooked and the sauce was lovely. Finished with quality olive oil completed the dish. No alcohol but they just opened. Since it's more a neighborhood shop and small, I think it's just fine without it. With alcohol, diners would stay a bit longer and the place is a tad small so best to turn the tables. I'm not mad at it. I sat at the bar - best seat in the house to watch the chefs cook. There was also a super friendly chef making pasta who was so kind and very nice to chat with. He also acknowledged when the pasta arrived and gave me space to enjoy. I'm not in the area very often but will definitely come back when I am. Great job all, keep it up! read more

Pastaria Vivi - Bolognese tagliatelle - Pasta Shops Near Me - Encinitas, California

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BEST Pasta & Focaccia outside of Italy! Service was excellent Staff was friendly & attentive Highly recommend!! read more

Pastaria Vivi - Pasta Shops Near Me - Encinitas, California

What a little gem. Went here a few days ago to try them out and have a casual dinner. It's still their first week so they were incredibly busy and selling out of items but they rotate items onto the menu as they make them. We had the cherry tomato bucatini and focaccia. Both were excellent. Pasta was so fresh and cherry tomato sauce was perfect. The focaccia was absolutely perfect and yummy. We also loved the cannolis. The place is adorable with the shop, pasta counter and open kitchen. Fun to watch them making pastas. There are 2 community tables inside and a handful of tables outside. There is also bar seating for eating inside. Tables turned over pretty quickly but we had to wait a few minutes. I will definitely be back to pick up pastas to go and to eat there. read more

The focaccia bread dipped in there Olive oil was amazing. I had the pasta in sun-dried tomato sauce. I could not eat it. The ravioli was delicious My friend ordered the pasta in the brown sauce, which was really good however, there wasn't enough sauce so a lot of the pasta was bone dry. The sauce and the meat were pretty delicious. read more

I'm sorry to say I was unpleasantly surprised when I recently went to the restaurant for lunch. I found the decor and ambience nice and understated Italian. It offered nice shopping and gifts and I think that could be a definite plus and we consider it for gifts in the future. And the prospect of food quite inviting. I found the reality of the food unfortunately not quite so good. I ordered the no-meat lasagna which one would think would be a signature dish at $26. But it was almost entirely noodles! Six or seven or even eight layers of noodles and almost no filling whatsoever. The sauce was good. The noodles were good. The focaccia bread was fabulous and dunking it in the sauce was great - but for $26? The meatball was good and the cannoli was OK - I found the ricotta filling to be a bit too heavy for my liking and the chocolate chips were not fresh. The shell was thick and crisp. If you like a heavier cannoli - I don't - then yyou should check them out. Overall I found it to be average dining. Nothing I would go out of my way for. If I was at the shopping center and was hungry. I might consider it. read more

We were there today. Excellent service atmosphere and the Pasta..WOW!!! We both had the Spinach Ravioli that was incredibly delicious!! We didn't have a lot of time but look forward to returning very soon!! Highly recommend it! read more

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Love the decor of their store/restaurant. The smells of the freshly baked focaccia was amazing, the cleanliness of the establishment was spotless and the hospitality from was welcoming and charming. I do wish they had a larger selection of fresh pastas to choose from. I did purchase three servings of their pappardelle and looking forward to making a dish tonight! read more

10/10 - just had a wonderful lunch here with my husband and baby. It's such a cute atmosphere (inside and out, but we sat outside), the food is fantastic, and I didn't feel stuffed and icky after. Delicious baked focaccia, fresh made pasta, and the cannoli was the perfect ending. The owner was super sweet and came by to check on us. So excited about this new local gem. Can't wait to come back! read more

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The hype was big for this little place and it was a wee bit disappointing. What is great: The fresh pasta! Absolutely delicious and the perfect texture. It is very cute inside and the italian store section is fun to peruse or perhaps purchase items. The staff is super friendly. The Pappardelle sauce (beef, pork, cheese and maybe some red sauce) was amazing. It was truly mouth watering. When the owner came by and asked how we liked it I said "it was so good I could lick the plate" He said, "It's perfect for sopping up with our bread but we are out of bread". It was 5:30 pm. Seems weird to be out of bread.....I don't think he was referring to the foccacia but maybe he was. Also, why mention the bread if you have none to offer???? I like the way they offer chilled complimentary bottled water. What was not so great: VERY limited menu. Only 2 pasta items, absolutely no vegetables or salad offered or to be seen. I think some nice roasted veggies or a salad would be good to offer. Portion size was okay but small for the price. The marinera sauce was fine but not amazing. It was tasty enough but compared to the Pappardelle sauce it was boring. Also, I found it a little too spicy for my palate. The cannoli looked tasty but we didn't order it. Both my friend and I were hungry later in the evening because the portions weren't that big and there were no veggies to add to the dinner and the Bucatini had no protein. The menu has not changed since it opened so I don't know if they will eventually offer different items or not. No need to return unless the menu changes or unless one has a hankering for the Parppadelle sauce or a cannoli. The prices on the take home marinera sauce was really high $17. There is not a ton of seating. I know they are new so hopefullly they will get some of the kinks worked out and add some more items to their menu or at least vary it. I read more

My room mate brought home raviolis, an absolutely delicious chunky red pasta sauce and some of most fantastic prosciutto I've ever had! I can't speak for the atmosphere but we'll definitely be back for food! read more

Brought my daughter here for her Birthday! First time coming here and everything was fantastic. We love Italian food and their food is amazing so we will definitely be back. read more

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AMAZING pasta!!!!! I had the Bolognese, Husband had the spinach ravioli. We shared the focaccia. It was all 10 stars! We will definitely go back. We felt the portions were perfectly sized. I took home the Bolognese, The portion was so large! The place is adorable inside the folks are so kind that work there. It's casual, you order at the counter. I'm hoping they will add a salad to the dine in menu, it's honestly the only thing missing but not in any way a deal breaker. read more

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Came in excited to try a new Italian spot focused on pasta. The food itself was solid and the focaccia was enjoyable. There's definitely promise here. We were offered vinegar with the focaccia for $3.50, which I was fine paying, but the portion was very small. When I asked for a bit more, it was explained that everything is carefully portioned based on the aging process of the vinegar and cost structure. The staff was polite in explaining it, but it did highlight a bit of a disconnect for a new business still finding its footing. What should have been a simple, hospitality-driven moment, especially since I paid extra for it, instead felt overly governed by precise measurement. There's a lot of promise in the food, but the experience would benefit from loosening up on the small details and leaning more into what guests actually want in those moments, especially something as simple as focaccia with vinegar. It is a small detail that feels overmanaged and would be better served by keeping it simple. read more

Went in right when it opened as I had heard about Pastaria Vivi from friends who went to the farmers market and tried their food. Tried the meatballs, burrata and focaccia. So delicious Left with another loaf , olive oil, and cocktails napkins. read more

Pastaria Vivi - Pasta Shops Near Me - Encinitas, California

Friendly staff, delicious food. It's a cute and cozy vibe. Dogs are allowed on the outside patio and it was fun to watch them while having lunch today. read more

Pastaria Vivi - Spinach ravioli and fresh baked Foccia bread - Pasta Shops Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Families are screwed at this place. Small pasta is $23 and no kids menu. Eat-in prices run roughly six times the takeaway prices for the same dishes. Portions are extremely small. Service was inconsistent, awkward, and not even tap water was offered as a basic courtesy. The food is very good, but the pricing and experience make this a hard no for anyone bringing kids, unless you are willing to spend close to $100 for basic pasta and beverages. Would not return. read more

I just can't say more good things about the lasagna!! it literally melts in your mouth. I love the retail selection - have found some cute gifts for friends at very reasonable prices. It's the little life upgrades (cute olive oil bottle on the kitchen counter!) that make all the difference :) The team is so nice as well! read more

Pastaria Vivi - Pasta Shops Near Me - Encinitas, California

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I was excited to check-out this new Italian restaurant. You can either eat at the restaurant or take pasta home and cook it yourself. I decided to order pasta and cook it at home. I ordered their spinach raviolis and their pomodoro sauce. The raviolis and sauce were delicious and tasted very high quality. I'll definitely will be back and will eat at the restaurant next time. read more

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We heard a lot about Pastaria Vivi since their opening a few weeks ago and decided to swing by and give it a try. We weren't disappointed!!! We got there around 1:30 on a Sunday and there was a line of about 5 people in front of us. The menu board had several slots, unfortunately only 2 types of pastas were available. Pappardelle and ravioli. We went with the Pappardelle and a side of their Focaccia bread. First the focaccia came out warm and amazingly fresh. There was a side of olive oil to use, but the bread was too amazing to not eat by itself. Next came the pasta bolognese. The pasta was cooked perfectly, with a beautiful texture, and the sauce was spot on with a taste and flavor that reminded me of being back in Northern Italy. We truly enjoyed the meal and look forward to going back to enjoy some of their other dishes. To the cooks and team members, you should be very proud of what you've achieved and of the quality of your food. read more