Nestled in a plaza off North Queen St in Etobicoke, Vivo Pizza+Pasta is a welcome addition to Italian restaurants in the area. A friend and I went to lunch, as he had been there numerous times previously and recommended the cuisine. Our server was friendly and accommodating given the lunch rush, and took our time in getting our order proper and right. I started with the Insalata Vivo, a delicious mix of arugula, goat cheese, beets and balsamic vinaigrette with a satisfying crunch provided by the toasted walnuts. I chose a Capricciosa pizza, as I had a hankering for Prosciutto, and I like olives, mushrooms and artichokes as the toppings! The vibe was very relaxed and not at all noisy, great elements for enjoying a meal. I'll be back to try a pasta next time! read more

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I had a salami pizza (San Marzano tomato sauce * Fior di latte cheese * Salami) for lunch today at Vivo Pizza + Pasta. Apparently it's been there for about 7 years and I just noticed it today. I love pizza and this one was good. Dorota was my server and she was friendly and took good care of me. read more

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Great food and gluten free pizza!! The place is small but a great atmosphere. The gluten-free pizza was really good crispy on the bottom, not too much sauce and tasted great, they had some really good hot chili oil that was spicy. The regular pizza I was told was really good soft and tender, and the ingredients were fresh and fast service. The chicken polo dinner was good. The only thing I would say the chicken was a little small, however tasted really good but the portion needed to be a little bit bigger for the $27. read more

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First time trying Vivo through their takeout. Prosciutto Pizza: It was way too thin for my liking, would have preferred if it was a bit thicker especially with the amount of sauce that was added. There was a considerate amount of prosciutto however I was really disappointed by how there was barely any cheese and too much sauce. Penne Vodka Pasta: The sauce was decently creamy. Although, I highly recommending adding an additional topping such as meat or seafood as the flavour would have been bland without any sort of toppings. Overall, it wasn't completely bad but nothing that stands out to revisit again. Especially with a large variety of Italian spots in the Etobicoke area, there are other suitable options. read more

Vivo - a pizza in a pizza box with a side of fries - Pizza Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

I'd been pretty curious about Vivo for a while, because an Italian restaurant seemed a little out of place in this spot. So I was happy to be walking through its doors on a recent weekend. The place was empty when we got inside and it remained empty the entire time we were there. Nevertheless we began perusing the pasta and pizza heavy menu. I can't ever say no to a bowl of bolognese, so it's not surprising that I decided to go with the Rigatoni Bolognese ("Traditional hearty meat sauce"). It arrived a short time later and it's good. It's far from the best version of this venerable dish I've ever had, but I definitely enjoyed eating every bite of it. The pasta was very well cooked, and the plentiful sauce was tasty and full of meat. However, the dish was lacking that deep richness I've come to associate with a really good plate of bolognese. I also tried a little bit of my dining companion's dish, the Patata pizza ("Potatoes, Fior di latte, Pancetta, Caramelized onions"). Again, it didn't knock my socks off but it was undeniably very yummy. All in all, I enjoyed my meal at Vivo and I'm sure I'll return in the future. read more

Not that it was terrible but with a nasty combination of small portions, cold salad, bland taste and high prices I can't give this place more than 2 stars. However I will say that service was friendly and fast no issues there at all. Let's get to the food. Got the bucatini and rigatoni bolognese. Both were ok, but I found the meat sauce in the rigatoni was pretty bland. Both dishes were small and we polished them off along with salads. For reference my wife never finishes her entree at any restaurant she takes home leftovers 90%+ of the time. But not here. $21 each for pastas. Salads were also just ok. My Caesar came out immediately at refrigerated temperature and the dish was also cold. For $14 I would prefer that you make it when I order it. As I said nothing was bad. But nothing here stood out except the prices. We are regulars at 3 or 4 better Italian restos with same or lower prices. read more

Service: I booked a lunch here for a group of 40 for a team outing. The entire experience was amazing. Mike (the owner) was super accommodating. We took up all the tables inside of the restaurant and it was rather crowded for the staff to move around. Despite this, they ensured that all our starters and mains arrived around the same time for everyone. The kitchen staff did an exceptional job as well, you could tell it was well-organized. We had sent in our orders ahead of time and requested they call out the names to prevent any mix-ups (Yes, adults can forget what they ordered a week in advance). Servers were so warm and friendly and as attentive as they could be given the circumstances. They even tried to remember names after going through learning 40 names and got pretty good by the time they needed to serve mains. My friend asked for a box to combine leftovers of my charcuterie board with her pasta. Mike grabbed the plates, separated them into two separate boxes, bagged them and handed it back to her with a smile. When service cares more about how your leftovers are handled than you do, it's seriously next level service. Food: I had the charcuterie board, caprese salad and got to try a slice of Salsiccia Pizza. All three were good enough to be re-ordered. My friend had the arancini and Bucatini Amatriciana which they thoroughly enjoyed. One person accidentally ordered a gluten-free pizza, when it arrived, it was announced that it was gluten-free to their surprise. They said it was so good that they couldn't even tell it from a regular pizza which speaks miles. The pizzas were drool-worthy as they came out, most people regretted not ordering pizza. Overall, everyone enjoyed their food. I would certainly head back in a heart-beat the next time I'm in the area. read more

Newly opened in the Etobicoke area. Not far from Sherway Gardens! Came for an early dinner and it was quiet. Our server/owner was very chatty, gave us great recommendations and description of portion size as we were asking him how much we should order for a party of 4. What I ordered: Gnocchi Carbonara Prosciutto pizza Daily special pasta We ended up ordering four dishes to share. And the carbonara was hands down everyone's favourite! But the portion sizes were relatively small. I feel like if we came in with an empty stomach, it wouldnt be enough. Would keep this place in mind when im in the area for dinner! read more

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4.5 What a great experience! Even my bf quite enjoyed himself and said he would defs come back...maybe become a regular lol. We came on a Friday evening and there were quite a lot of people already, they also had a party coming in, so it's good we came when we did. It was pretty much full by the time we left. It also isn't that big of a resto. I ordered the rigatoni bolognese and my bf ordered the fettuccini Alfredo. The food came out quickly, which I was very impressed with. We really got there at a good time lol. We also asked for some chilli flakes with our pasta and my bf got some really spicy bites, so beware! I would have liked my pasta to be cooked a minute or two longer. It was a little stiff but nothing that didn't make me enjoy the meal. I ate allll that ish up. It was a fair portion. I was able to eat it all but I was SUPER full after. The bolognese sauce was great. You could tell it's made with love. I actually really enjoyed my bf's fettuccini Alfredo. This is one of the best I've had in a very long time. There was so much creamy garlic flavour. Sometimes, usually, Alfredos come through flat and bland but not this one. At the end of our meal my bf actually said he enjoyed mine more and I said I enjoyed his more lol. I love the atmosphere of the resto. The owner or manager? Is such a nice man. He came to every table to check up on everyone and he was also serving. He was doing it all. There were regulars there and you could tell that he's built great relationships with them. All servers that night actually were so sweet and friendly. The whole experience was really nice and refreshing. read more

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Tried this via Uber eats. Everything was so salty it wasn't edible. You're better off having pasta sauce from a can. The focaccia tasted like pita bread with a ton of salt in it. read more

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Vivo is located in a SmartCentres mall just west of 427 and North Queen on the north side. There's a Marshalls in this big mall but this restaurant is actually closer the 5 Guys burgers and is beside a Sunset Grill. There seem to be a bunch of restaurants in this mall and while the storefront is not very wide it could be easy to miss. I can only assume they have a wood burning oven here but at the back is what seems to be a very large and wide oven which is familiar for places that serve Neapolitan style pizza. The thing that really makes Vivo a bit different is that they have more than just pizza. Sure they have one big oven in the back that specializes in making pizza but they also have pasta. Places like Libretto don't have pasta and 850 has only a few choices. For Vivo it's more of a half/half type thing. Because I was sort of torn between having pizza or pasta I decided to go the way of greed and that's to order both. I really felt like having the carbonara and I wanted something even more savory in the Nduja pizza. I'm not an expert like my friend Franco who is from the hometown where real N'duja comes from but then again Vivo doesn't have VPN certification but I still like Neapolitan style pizza even if places aren't certified because they can still be good. I noticed for the red sauces they mention San Marzano tomatoes and things like Fior di latte so they do use the good stuff. My wife ended up going with the Patata which came with onions and thinly sliced pancetta. I liked my wife's pizza but I especially like the N'duja and I even added some chili pepper paste to spice things up even more. The crust is thin and unlike some of the Neapolitan pizzas I'm used to none of it seemed charred and the middle wasn't runny. It's more evenly cooked but not as chewy either. Also the pizza was cut into six. Some Neapolitan places won't cut the pizza into slices but Vivo does. I liked the pizza although it's a little different than VPN style like what Libretto or Pizza e Pazzi have. As for the pasta the carbonara was well done. I liked the bowl and the serving size was deceiving. The bowl is a really large serving of pasta in a tight ball. Once it's moved only then can it be seen how large the portion really is. Just like when having any kind of meat pasta at home, only when you get to the end will you get a majority of the meat crumbles but in this case it was finely diced pancetta. I liked the pasta cooked al dente and I didn't even ask and it was served as such. For dessert which order very rarely I decided to go with the blueberry cheesecake. The graham crumble on the side was a nice touch as I was able to mix it in with the cheesecake to add a bit more crunch to the rich cheesecake. Overall I liked pasta, pizza and cheesecake. As far as the menu goes they have a good selection between pizza, pasta and even starters with a few choices for dessert. It seems Vivo uses quality ingredients in addition to having a nice variety of choices. Although I already eat my fair share of Italian food on a regular basis, I wouldn't mind coming back from time to time to get sit down pizza or pasta, or both. read more

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Went there not too long ago, wasn't gonna write this but have to. The service and the staff are impeccable first of all. Ordered pizza and calamari. The pizza was great but the calamari was terrible. It was undercooked, tasteless, a small portion and not worth the 20$ it cost. I wish I took a picture of it at the time. I recommend going there for some authentic pizza but do yourself a favour and skip the calamari. read more

I'd liken this place to a West-end Marcello's! I've been looking for an affordable Italian place and just ended up at bakeries - which is fine, but sometimes I just want a nicer atmosphere and this had it. Location: Across the road from Sherway Gardens, past Walmart/Winners, sharing the same parking lot as Marshall's, tucked behind Nando's. Area is primarily Commercial, some Industrial, mainly for shopping. Prices: In comparison to other Italian restaurants, Vivo offers blanket pricing so all Apps - $11, Pizzas/Pastas - $15, Desserts - $6. There are also Daily Specials - $23. Pastas at other joints can easily be $20+! Why? It boggles my mind. Portions: GOOD. You will have leftovers. I probably ate 1/2 of the portion of gnocchi - and that was shared. We packed up a coupla slices of pizza. Food: We ordered Gnocchi with Bolognese sauce (meat) and Primavera Pizza. Server suggested the Bolognese as opposed to the Pomodoro. Gnocchi were nice and soft. Pizza was thin, not too crispy, still soft. Between the 2 dishes, we preferred the pasta. What I noticed was that the food was just a bit under-seasoned. So don't expect your tastebuds to go off immediately! The flavour is there, but if you're used to lotsa salt OR dine out a lot, it may come off as bland. Great option if you're near Sherway and don't feel like any mall food! read more

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A delighted surprise! To be honest, I walked into this place knowing it was a franchise restaurant. This place exceeded my expectations! Food was fast and service was efficient. The restaurant feels modern vs. upscale dining, but food was up to par. We ordered a pizza and pasta both priced at $15 each. You could also explore their daily special priced at $23. At this price point, you would be expecting a Scaddabush setting which is kind of a miss, but I promise, their food makes up for it. We ordered the prosciutto pizza and the spaghetti agile e olio. The cooked pizza dough was delicious and extremely tasty. The Spaghetti was not spicy and noodles were made to al dente. We had a great meal! read more

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Decent margherita, bit saltier than I prefer. Nice addition to Etobicoke/North Queen. At $15 it's a bit pricey, $11-12 be nice... read more

Vivo - Pizza Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

Must visit spot in the area. Wonderful authentic Italian food. Staff is friendly and helpful, they add to the great atmosphere of this great little spot. read more

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This place has a modern Italian vibe upon entry. Open dining room with views to the pizza station which houses a large wood burning oven. Small bar with take away options. Service is great here. Attention is paid when it comes to refilling water and any other beverage options you may have ordered. The menu is mostly pizza and pasta (as any Italian place should be) with a good selection of appetizers. I've had both pizza and pasta options. Pasta is nice. Nothing outstanding but it shouldn't disappoint. read more

This is a franchise? It looks like one from the outside. The bright lights give it away on the inside, but the rest is all heart! Had the La Romana pizza (because who doesn't like anchovies?) and a couple glasses of Montepulciano. Pizza was thin, crispy, light, delicious. Service was aces! Will definitely make sure to come back when we're running errands in the west end! read more

I decided to order the salami pizza for takeout one evening. It was a very tasty pizza; thin crust, flavorful dough and toppings but they were stingy on the cheese and meat. Just six little pieces of salami and a few dollops of flor di latte. It was almost like the pizza was meant to be an appetizer for two to share. I would only buy it again if it was about $5 but I'm not paying $15 + tax for that. read more

Vivo - Salami pizza. Very stingy with the meat and cheese. - Pizza Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

Looks delicious -- but staff hygiene is gross! Waiter fixed a table leg from rocking then cut lemons, the chef is sweating and wiping his hands on his apron. read more

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Service was spectacularly bad. Waited for half an hour for a table although we had a reservation. Then were ignored for another 15 minutes until we asked for our server. On top of that they get the order wrong. As a cherry on top, when we ask for the bill the card machine is slammed on the table and the server walks away. I then had to flag someone down because the machine did not work. If they want to stay in business, and at their price point, they had better step up their service. Two stays because the food was good. read more

Great place for a meal!!. I'm still savoring my pizza that I ordered for tonight's dinner. This is my second review about my wonderful experience at Vivo. When we're nearby the area THIS is the place to go for pizza, pasta and anything else. We had the Tagliere Di Salumi as an appetizer. Then we ordered two pizzas that we shared. My better half had Capricciosa pizza and I ordered the special pizza. Wow oh wow .. three ingredients that I love and they put it on a pizza ( mortadella, bufala cheese and pistachio). A glass of wine and illy espresso to end the meal. Always a pleasurable experience . Thank you staff at Vivo read more

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Came here with my mom and sister on Eater Monday, saw it was an Italian restaurant and thought why not. We were pleasantly surprised at how delicious the food was, i ordered the pasta with rapini and chilli flakes, my sister ordered the fettuccine Alfredo& my mom the salcica pizza. Both pasta tasted so authentic and the Alfredo sauce was delicious. We've been to quite a few Italian restaurants and were also Italian so it was nice to have authentic tasting food. The service was also very good. read more

My first time here and first impression was great. Normally I don't give out 5 stars ... so this is really a great review. I had Gnocchi Bolognese today and it was flavorful. These server was pleasant. Overall great experience. read more

Good place especially compared to places nearby. I had the rigatoni bolognese and we had the patata pizza to share. The bolognese was good, but the pizza was excellent. The waitress was friendly and the service was fast. read more

Vivo is not you typical Italian restaurant where you go and sit and eat for hours. Its not quite fancy and its not quite a dive. I like to call it an Italian diner 5 start restaurant food but not quite 5 star ambiance. I give 5 starts to the food, service and the whole Vivo concept. Menu it not too large but covers all your Italian needs. Every section on the menu is the same price. Example all Apps are the same price, all pastas are the same price etc... I was looking for a good Sunday lunch but wasn't willing to get all dressed up an wanted to be super casual. Vivo is super casual but with top notch real authentic Italian food. We ordered the fried Calamari and Shrimp to start they were cooked perfectly taste was there we all know fried fish kind of always tastes the same lol. I then had a pate of Penne a la Vodka. Sauce was amazing penne were cooked eldente, just the right amount of pancetta. Portion was also perfect. Whats an Italian meal with out having a piece of tiramisu and a coffee. Tiramisu was very good. All and all this felt like a typical Sunday Italian family lunch. There are still many items to be tried on the menu so Vivo here i come lol. read more

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Food was very fresh tasting but lacked a bit of seasoning. We ordered the margarita pizza and the gnocchi in bolognese sauce. The service was very fast and accommodating. The big guy with the beard was extremely nice and brought a great atmosphere to the restaurant. read more

Great pizza! We had the Vivo signature pizza. It tasted great. Prices are reasonable and the staff is very hospitable.

Have pasta with oil base n pepper flakes. Good but no meat or other ingredient. Nice if they can add pancetta or sausage to it. Coffee good too. Choices limited most dont have much ingredients. Pasta though is cooked perfectly not too al dente. Too bad no store in east or in markham. read more

We have a regular weekly lunch at Vivo. The service is fantastic and the food is amazing! Keep up the good work guys!

Doesn't look like much from the outside. However it's a hidden gem. There's no better fettuccini Alfredo in Mississauga than Vivo's.

Best pizza you'll find in Toronto!!! Staff is very friendly and engaged with their guests!!!

Ordered some pizzas and pastas as takeout. I was very surprised how amazing all of the food was. Where has this place been hiding? Their tomato based sauces are really nice, light low acid - almost sweet. Authentic carbonara. Prices are low relative to quality. I'll be back for sure. read more

Honestly I have only good things to say about the food it truly never disappoints. The reason they are getting a 1 star today is because i recently found out that the owner keeps all the tips. Unbelievable and unfortunate especially because you see so many young people working there. Shame on you read more

While the pizza was fine and the ambiance was ok, our party ordered their bottled Peroni Beer (draft) - the menu indicated it was an 18 oz. draft for $8. Turns out the actual draft glass they serve it in is just slightly over 10 oz. We also noted that they did not have a children's menu and a plain tomato pasta for a child was priced at $13 and children's drinks were $4. What's worse is that I contacted them with our concerns but have never received a response. So if you like a strip mall ambiance and $17 medium pizza's with no children's menu and a a 10 oz. draft beer but charged for 18 oz., then this is the place for you. In my opinion there are far too many other restaurants with better food and honest menu's. Oh and based on their response, their customer service is pretty lousy too. read more

Surprisingly very good. Salumi tray was excellent. It is a small place, seating is limited. Staff was very nice.

Just ate at Vivo for lunch today and it was wonderful!! We ordered a ceasar salad and a margherita pizza. Both were incredible!! The pizza crust was so tasty and cooked to perfection, and the cheese was absolutely delicious! The atmosphere of Vivo is really cool and it has an awesome vibe. The decor is hip and fun too. We were lucky enough to meet the owner, Mike. What a gem! read more

I've been here twice now and really enjoyed the food. I believe I ordered pasta the first time - no complaints but maybe not the most memorable. I came here for lunch with a coworker and we both got pizza. I loved the one I got - N'duga. Dough was thin and crispy, sauce and cheese was tasty and the sausage was flavourful and spicy, just the way I like my pizza. We also didn't feel like total crap after eating which was great. The only thing I didn't like was the rosemary garnish and would ask to have it left off for next time. read more

I just love this place and so does my friends and family when ever we go here. The staff is very polite and courteous and the food is top notch. A real authentic italian food taste, they have wood burning oven pizzas that can be made to your liking and pasta, seafood dishes or salads as well. The prices are very fair , also a good selection of wines or beer is available. Even the coffee and desserts are "numero uno". Looking forward to going back soon. read more

Would not recommend! This place is extremely noisy and confined! too many tables in a small space. I arrived for dinner on a Saturday night, and the wait staff was in over their head. We got our main courses before our appetizers, and the plates were slammed down on the table after the waiter hit me in the face with my plate. The food was nothing special at all. The main course was cold by the time we waited for the appetizer to arrive, and finish it. Overall, not a great place to eat. The wait staff is not attentive, and will not even place a jug of water on the table! read more