Food was Excellent! Service was Friendly and Accommodating! Been here numerous times and Always have a Great Experience!

We have always had great service and food since we have been going and Dean is a great host.

We enjoyed our early dinner on January 14th, 2026. The food was very tasty and the portions were huge. The service was very friendly. There is very little street parking. Prices were a bit high for the items ordered in our group of six, but the quality was there. If you are looking for a good Italian place in Harrison and don't mind paying a little more, Trattoria Vivolo is the place for you. read more

Trattoria Vivolo - Italian Near Me - Harrison, New York

We've been here a half dozen times. The food is always tasty, service is as expected and I find the cost-to-value ratio about right. I don't often book restaurants that don't take digital reservations, which I find more convenient. For Vivolo, I'm willing to make an exception. read more

We made last minute reservations on a Friday night and they were so friendly and accommodating. We sat at the bar seating, which was so nice, the waitstaff is so friendly, the bartender too and she made great cocktails! I had a dirty martini and my husband had a Negroni, both perfect. The eggplant rollatini was beautifully plated and presented and it was one of the best I've had in years, the eggplant was cooked perfectly in light breading and no seeds (I don't like the seeds) and the cheese and spinach stuffing was flavorful. Pollo Martini with a side of string beans and potato croquette was light , super flavorful, great sauce and so good (I left a little to bring home so my daughter could taste it). My husband enjoyed his Pollo Rustica, it looked good. Dessert was good, nothing exciting, Baci chocolate ice cream with hazelnuts, tasty and hit the spot with an espresso. We'll be back. Parking in this area is not easy - leave time ahead of your reservation for this activity. read more

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The food was great, the company fantastic, and the outdoor patio was perfect but our server, Daga, took the experience over the top. She was knowledgeable about so many dishes, attentive, and great with both the adults and kids in our party. Best service I've had in years and would highly recommend people come here and request to sit in Daga's section. read more

We came here by chance since we were close to the playland and were looking for somewhere to eat. A delicious find. Cozy and cool ambiance. It is an Italian restaurant that is housed inside and old diner. This gave it a very cool vibe. The food is reflective of all the great reviews. We ordered the mezzi rigatoni, the pasta was cooked to a perfect al dente. The sauce was rich in basil and garlic flavor. I couldn't stop eating. The only ding if the dish were the shrimp. The shrimp was ok but lacked seasoning. They should work on improving the flavoring of the shrimp a bit. That will totally elevate the dish as a whole. We also got the Paglia with the mushroom ragu. We got this on the recommendation of our server. This dish was ok. The pasta was perfectly cooked, though the flavoring was a little light for my taste. For someone who isn't into such strong or rich dish this might be for them. It was a pleasant surprise and we will definitely be back next time we are in the area. read more

Trattoria Vivolo - Paglia mushroom ragu - Italian Near Me - Harrison, New York

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3.75 review. In the very crowded Italian Food segment in Westchester, we ventured out to Harrison NY to try a new place. This restaurant is situated in an old-style steel diner which we all found charming- small but certainly comfortable. Parking was a bit dicey, but we parked next door to what looked like a closed restaurant. The seasonal decorations and black backdrop was pleasing to the eye and our table of 8 was sat on time as promised. Bread, Salads and appetizers were fine- the fried zucchini was a bit soggy though. Our entrees, mostly pasta and fish dishes were OK but not great per the post dinner comments. Service was fine and actually borderline friendly. The desserts may have been the highlight of the night as they were delivered in old style tall soda glasses and they were large and flavorfull. Complimentary Lemoncello and amaretto were offered post dinner. One of my guests requested a Bailey's instead and to my surprise it was accommodated- smart move by the server! The bill seemed a tad expensive for what we received- very commonplace these days I guess.. If I can give a recommendation, I would lean towards updating the entree presentation and delivery away from the mediocre to something more outstanding... Otherwise It was a good and solid overall experience. read more

One of the best Italian restaurants in Westchester County. Superb dining experience awesome family ambience owners are amazing.

What a wonderful spot for lunch or dinner! I stopped in for lunch and it was decorated beautifully for the holidays. Really pretty. We ordered chicken Parm and chicken Piamontese. wow! The plates were gorgeous and the food was equally delicious. Chicken Parm was pounded quite thin and crisp, the way I like it. The chicken Piamontese was really delicious and the wine sauce somewhat like marsala with arugula and mushrooms. The salads that accompanied the food were dressed perfectly and quite good as well as the crusty bread! Very nice people working here! Love the menu and the specials! We will be back! read more

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First this is parking is a pest BUT this place is worth it. I first tried this spot a little over a year ago and I have about 7-8 times since. I wish I could go more if I could. I love everything about this menu especially the dessert. Highly highly recommend. read more

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The dining options were excellent. I had the Tre Colore salad and the Coniglio Del Padrone rabbit dinner. Delicious! Cindy, our hostess, was phenomenal. She was very kind both on the phone and when I came in for dinner. The entire team was equally friendly and welcoming. Our server, Dagga, was fabulous! She shared great menu recommendations and was extremely personable. Choice of wines was very good and they have an extensive selection of Italian Amaros. Overall, the atmosphere was relaxed, comfortable, and cozy. The restaurant is located within a beautifully renovated 1950's diner that has some private booths and a counter section. My daughter and I will be back! read more

My grandparents organized a family dinner here for their anniversary. We all really enjoyed our experience, from a nice outdoor patio to delicious food to good service. We started with the insalata di cavoli, which was fresh and fairly substantial for a salad. The Margherita pizza was our other starter - it was equally yummy and complimented the salad well. I ordered branzino for my main. It was good, but nothing too memorable. It seemed like the happiest eaters at my table were those who got pasta dishes! I sampled my dad's linguine nere, which was really great. My sister thoroughly enjoyed her rigatoni alla siciliana, which she ordered without pancetta since she is vegetarian. The bucatini was also very well-received. If you come with an appetite, the cacciucco di mare was a spectacle, with a lot of fresh seafood served over spaghetti with a spicy marinara sauce (sauce wasn't actually spicy though). Overall, I definitely recommend coming here! read more

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Classic Italian Fare across from the Harrison Train Staion...Yes right across in a quant old school diner transformed into one of the best and most underrated Italian restaurants in the Westchester Area. Westchester is known for an abundance of great Italian fare and Chef Dean is right up there with the top 10 in Westchester. read more

Great Italian place in Harrison. The service is friendly and food is delicious. The ravioli and linguine with clams were outstanding. The acoustics are a little loud in the back, but manageable. read more

Have been wanting to try this place for a long time. For $250 on a birthday meal, really thought the meals would have been better. Pasta dishes were average, at best. For $30 an entree was expecting much more. The chicken entree was a little too tough but the sauce was very flavorful. The tiramisu was a letdown - very small and lacked the true flavor authentic tiramisu should have -- it tasted mostly like cream. The pana cotta- too watery. I forgot to order my mom the take out of gnocchi before the bill came so I asked the hostess if I could order that separately. She seemed to give me a hard time on doing this. She then told me to hand her cash and she would discount it a few dollars but if I paid on credit card she would have to charge more. I didn't have cash, so had to pay more for this separate dish. It felt shady. The gnocchi tasted a bit overdone, but that could be because it was in a take-out dish for 30 minutes. So can't fairly rate it. The sauce tasted much too salty though. I actually called to question why the overcharge but didn't get anywhere. Overall, it is a nice ambiance for a special meal. Just have to know what to order here I guess? And they could use much friendlier service to the non-regulars. read more

Last night 1/24/2025 Awesome joint! Tremendous food, service, atmosphere Crispy frito misto and calamari, killer polenta and shrimp w/ Gorgonzola, baked clams to start Agnolotti and sole francese succulent Thanks for limoncello Dean CIA '83 read more

Outside seating is a dream! Service is outstanding! & THE FOOD!! I cannot believe it's taken me this long to eat here. The risotto had my fiancé in love. (And as I write this, I can see he's left a 5 star review 8 years ago, so it's safe to say they are consistently on point!) Great portions, wine list & desserts. Even their salads were creative! Next visit, I'll be sure to snap some pics before scarfing down my food! read more

We were there last evening and all our appetizers and dinners were delicious. Never understood the potato croquettes or mashed potatoes in an Italian restaurant. ...don't bother serving....not Italian . We weren't rush, but it's not an intimate place. Restaurant should answer phone because we were from out of town and had no idea where to park. We wasted 15 minutes driving around and finally parked under apartments praying we wouldn't get a ticket. Plus we were late for reservations. They need a recording " parking is available ...." read more

Best combination of vibe, quality and creativity of food, value and service we've experienced in Westchester. Wonderful energy and delivery of superb experience from beginning to end - where they typically offer a drink or dessert on the house. A must eat place. read more

Just ok... not great. I was with a group of four that were there for a birthday celebration and was hoping for something more. Waited over 35 minutes for a table despite having reservations. Host not very accommodating nor apologetic with regards to long wait. Seemed as if the "locals/regulars" got preferred treatment. Once seated it was a rush to get the order taken. Staff was bit abrupt and seemed preoccupied with other patrons. Decor is that of a refurbished diner and very loud - not intimate at all. No rush to get food out which was a plus. Bread on table was bland and small packets of butter in foil were tacky for an "upscale" place . Some olive oil would have been a nice touch but the "diner atmosphere " prevailed. Food was fair and not too bad but also not great. Veal was thin but chewy and potatoes croquet (strange side) was dry and tasteless. Good portions and served hot. Other dishes were "pretty good" but not the best we have had. Overall a bit pricey given the quality of food and the atmosphere. Once again, more of a "local" place that really didn't make you feel comfortable. With all of the better Italian restaurants in the area I don't see us returning. Nothing special ... read more

We love Trattoria Vivolo. Terrific food. Great staff. Food is always fantastic. Beautifully prepared, fresh and flavorful. Our dishes were great. The one and only thing, and it's not only Vivolo, restaurants are getting out of control with the prices. $50 for seafood risotto and pastas now into the mid 30 dollar range is getting out of control. I hope they don't start to price themselves out because dining out is starting to get prohibitive. Middle America can't spend $150 for two multiple times in a month. read more

I fell in love with this place the moment we walked through the door. I loved the rich paint colors, gorgeous lighting, and that nostalgic feeling of sitting in what was once a diner. We didn't have a reservation, but the owner, who was manning the front of the house that day, told us he could have two bar stools available for us if we waited a little while. We happily waited at two other stools (not set up for dining, just drinks) while we enjoyed the energy inside the restaurant and watched the busied movements of the staff, constantly filling orders and answering questions. The waiters and bartenders were very friendly and helpful. And, once we got to ordering, the menu did not disappoint at all, with ample variety of appetizers, pasta dishes, steaks, chicken dishes, fish dishes and desserts. We settled on two different dishes, the Orecchiette di Troia and the Mezzi Rigatoni, and both were prepared to perfection. The flavors were incredible, and we could not stop oohhhhing and wowwwing in delight with each bite. As we ate, and I enjoyed a delicious white wine by the glass (I believe it was a gavi di gavi), we watched as one person prepared dessert after dessert at the dessert station. Each one looked amazing, and we finally had to ask what one in particular was. We were told it was the Vivolissimo, which has vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries, cannoli cream, shaved dark chocolate, whipped cream and crushed biscotti. We had to try what it seemed table after table was ordering, and so we did. Wow! Each bite had the perfect combination of the dessert's components, and each and every bite was absolutely delectable. In sum, we've been back twice in the past 6 weeks since we first discovered it, and we plan to be back many more times. We've tried the chicken martini, which everyone at the table loved, the Scamorza (a fried mozzarella appetizer), the Tortelloni D'Ampezzo, Rigatoni Alla Siciliana and other dishes, and none have disappointed. If you're considering going to Trattoria Vivolo for a special and delicious night out, you won't be disappointed. read more

Came here for a rare date night. The location is great as is the ambiance. It was super busy because it was a Saturday night, so service was a little slow to check on us, but the food was served quickly. The Caesar salad was good, very light which is rare for a Caesar. The eggplant and mozzarella appetizer was also great. For my main I had the sole, which was cooked perfectly. The only weird thing about the plate was a potato croquette. It didn't have a ton of flavor. That said, the menu was solid, the waitstaff was friendly, and the atmosphere was great. read more

6 of us went and the appetizers and main courses were enjoyed by all. Great setting inside an old diner and the outside setup was nice as well. Our service was shaky as a drink order was missed as well as a main course was forgotten to be put in by our server. We will give it another try soon. read more

This is my favorite place to dine, traditional delicious Italian food and welcome, great cocktails, food and the deserts... delicious and home made too.. I have eaten here for 20 years.. love the owner and staff, love the food.. go and enjoy !!! read more

Trattoria Vivolo - Dinner - Italian Near Me - Harrison, New York

Great ambiance! Delicious, thoughtful dishes served in a cozy but comfortable environment. Contemporary feel with great attention to classic/regional details that really recommends itself. Outside patio is a treat in warmer weather. Location is opposite Harrison train station (north traveling trains side). read more

The best Italian food in Westchester. You don't need to see the regular menu here as the specials are consistently intentional and fantastic. A REAL Italian restaurant with family vibes and not "Instagram Italian". Bring friends or family here and they will talk about it for years to come. read more

Excellent food. Excellent service. It's like the old 50's & 60's luncheonette serving f8ne dining restaurant quality food. When I first walked in I thought I walked into the wrong place until they explained that it is a restaurant in w/ a luncheonette theme. Everything was simply delicious from the appetizer right down to the dessert. Will definitely be back read more

Trattoria Vivolo - a man sitting at a restaurant counter - Italian Near Me - Harrison, New York

The best bread I ever had, warm, crunchy and not too hard! Spread with butter or olive oil, yummm! My dining partner & I both had salads because it was the middle of the afternoon, not quite lunch and not quite dinner. Both salads were delicious with unusual ingredients, like candied walnuts in mine. I had the raspberry spritzer drink which was good. We split a tortoni for dessert, taking me back to my childhood. A full bar is available in what looks like an old fashioned diner that's been updated but with yesteryears charm still in place. Street parking was easy on a weekend afternoon. The staff was friendly and non obtrusive. read more

Great food. Even better service. Highly recommended. Staff met the specific dietary restrictions of our party. Provided a customized meal that was not on the menu. Look forward to our next visit. read more

Here for a birthday celebration. The place is LOUD and our server was busy running (ok, walking) all over the place. Our initial drink order took over 15 minutes to get to the table but my Negroni was delicious. Finally, food orders were taken and half the table, myself included, ordered the Sea Bass special. The fish itself was fairly bland but the side of Risotto and the topping of fried artichoke was amazing. A second round of drinks were ordered and my second Negroni was not (IMHO) made with the same gin as the first. One of my party sent theirs back while I elected to keep mine. For dessert, I ordered the Bomba Baci, a sundae type thing that was so freakin delicious, I might go back just for that. Anyway, negative items aside, I would return here without hesitation. read more

I will come out and say it. I loved the food. I loved the service. And ambiance was fine. All good. I have a major agita about prices. Pasta dishes at $30 ? Fish at $45? I get it, inflation, COVID, etc. but at some point there has to be a balance. read more

Second time dining here and it was amazing! The pasta tasted so fresh & creamy, it's a must try. The ambiance is relaxing and welcoming. The only thing I didn't like were the booths we were sitting in but that won't stop me from coming in and enjoying the food! read more

Trattoria Vivolo - Pollo Milanese & Penne Limone - Italian Near Me - Harrison, New York

OH MY GOD THIS PLACE IS JUST TO DIE FOR! If you are craving some great Italian food this is your way to go. The service is just amazing filled with happy waiters and waitresses and they are very friendly and the food comes out on a reasonable time. A little bit pricey but still worth the price read more

We ordered a number of food trays for a birthday dinner party of 17. The food was great and they were extremely helpful and accommodating with two dairy free and two gluten free people. There were some very happy teens. Thanks. read more

Great Italian Food in Harrison!! Good service and amazing food. Highly recommended. While not an Italian its out go to place. Friendly mgmt. read more

Our first mistake was entering an almost empty restaurant on a Sunday afternoon Within a minute, three people asked if I wanted a drink ... alcohol of course. My friend & ordered salads.... With add ons..., salmon on hers, chicken on mine. No alcohol. Coffee for each. The bill.... Almost $50 a piece. For what? My salad basically lacked anything but endive. How much could this have cost them? $2? Gulp!! Never again. read more

This used to be a diner the diner stunk and smelled and if you were not careful you would slip on the floor in greece. The Italians took hold of it and made it real nice it is a wonderful restaurant now the kind you would take your hot date out to. Now all I need is a hot date and $50to go here! The waitress is a doll and very funny too. read more

Food was spectacular, excellent service, Our waiter was very attentive and very friendly. We sat in a cozy booth which I felt was perfect for the occasion, my lady's birthday, we enjoyed our appetizers and our entrees. The cappuccino to conclude our dinner was excellent and the entire experience was wonderful. Dean was courteous and pleasant and he certainly added a nice touch to our experience. Go there ! No regrets !!!! read more