Came with low expectations due to being a chain store, and was pleasantly surprised. We ordered 3 pizzas and 1 pasta. The classic Margarita, The pepperoni, and one with parma ham & artichoke. Pizza crust had that great crunch and balance between caramelized and 'burnt' ratio was on point, but our favorite was the artichoke pizza with the olives. Great complimentary flavors. read more

Vivo Pizza+Pasta - Pizza Near Me - Vaughan, Ontario

Tasty food and fast service. Bartenders and servers all helped out with getting our food and drinks to us right away. They delt with our rowdy kids and even made arrangements for a birthday candle dessert. A great time was had. read more

A group of about 16 came here for my granddaughter's confirmation 2 years ago. Food was very good, service excellent. After dinner I ordered a cappuccino, which came with a huge red lipstick stain on cup! My husband looked up and noticed a filthy ceiling fan that hadn't been cleaned in a very long time. About 6 of us returned about 5 days later. The glitter from our sign was STILL on the wall, and glitter was still on the floor 5 DAYS later. I can only imagine the cleanliness and state of their kitchen! 2 years later, same granddaughters birthday. Her parents ordered takeout from here for about 15 people. We got Pizza. which was sloppy and burnt, Rice balls, ok. and gnocchi oversized and barely edible! What happened to quality? Many great places to eat nearby with atmosphere and not their uncomfortable chairs and squished atmosphere and high prices and dirt ridden surroundings!! read more

We were here for lunch. We had two dishes and shared them. A La Romana Pizza and PENNE ARRABBIATA CON SALSICCIA. The food was fantastic, delicious and well-prepared. And the service was very good. The server handled everything very professionally. She was courteous, attentive and knew the menu well enough to suggest to add Italian sausage to the Arrabbiata. An awesome tweak! We will go again and again. This is a great restaurant with great food and great service! I recommend it! read more

The pasta and pizza are both very fresh. Quick turnaround time for pickup orders. The takeout is well packaged, though nothing beats fresh in-restaurant when it's possible again. Convenient location right off the highway. Consistent with other Vivo locations, I also highly recommend Bloor location, read more

Vivo Pizza+Pasta - Appetizers like arancini and bruschetta with 4 kinds of pizza taken to go in the park. - Pizza Near Me - Vaughan, Ontario

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Have been at Vivo in Vaughan at least 5 times in the last month. The food is always great, pizza pretty good and very close to my own neapolitan style that I usually have in Naples, Italy. Tonight I had a great wine which was the Amarone della Valpolicella, and ordered delicious calamari and mussels. read more

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Nice little place, the interior is really nice and fresh, But the food and service is a little disappointing. Service is okay, the girl was trying her best, bur she's not a "professional server" is the best way to put it.. The owners were there, older italian gentlemen, they were very loud speaking in italian to the table next to us and other tables, but didn't bother to come jn and check on our table or other tables for that matter, leaving the little girl taking care of the whole floor by herself. In terms of food, we ordered the rigatoni pasta with red meat sauce, and the Sausage pizza. The pasta was a bit better, but the pizza wasn't anything that I expected. The flavours simply weren't there! Vivo needs to step up their flavour and service game; otherwise, there are some real good other options within walking distance! Too bad, that was my first and would be my last read more

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Penne with meat sauce was delicious....and the blueberry cheesecake was also great. Well done...been here a few times and will keep coming back! read more

Ordered takeout from Vivo. Order included pizzas, pastas, arancini and pasta fagioli soups. Service was friendly. Food was well prepared and delicious. Will be going back. read more

My friend wanted to come here for her birthday so four of us came here for dinner. We came on a Tuesday night so it wasn't busy. We ordered Calamari, pasta with rapini, pasta in tomato sauce with sausage, and a pizza to share. The food came out pretty quick. Everything tasted good, the pasta was cooked al dente. The only thing I wasn't expecting was the spiciness of the pasta with sausage. My friends thought it was pretty spicy and struggled a little bit. They have a higher tolerance than I do, so I was literally crying when I tried it lol. There was red chilli flakes in the rapini pasta but it was enjoyable. The show stopping dish I must say is the Calamari. It was breaded and fried to perfection. I also really liked how it was oily at all. The servers and management were very nice. We paid the bill and got caught up in our conversations so we ended up stayed past the closing time. They didn't rush us or informed us that they are closed and let us continue at our own pace (sorry!) which was really nice of them. Ill definitely come back for the Calamari and to try other pasta dishes. read more

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Another fine addition to the area, Vivo Pizza+Pasta really blew our socks off upon the first visit. As soon as you walk in it's hard not to be impressed by the interior of the place, with the bright whites and cool metals giving you the feeling of a welcome kitchen. It's hard not to notice the awesome looking GIANT wood oven being fed a steady stream of delicious-looking pizzas. We didn't stay long as we were getting an order to-go, which was already packed up and waiting for us, exactly 20 minutes after ordering via phone, just as they had promised. We tried a few of their pastas and they were divine. The pasta was perfectly al dente, the sauce and proteins just popped with flavor and quality, although they went REALLY heavy on the spice in the Spicy Penne Arribiata. Like it was hard to finish it was so spicy. I like spice a lot and Penne Arribiata is always a go-to order for me when trying new pasta joints, so I know what I'm talking about and this was too spicy. But if you like that much spice, man oh man, you'll love that dish. It was super flavorful, so much so I fought through the spice because I wanted so much more. The vodka penne was just perfect, however. PERFECT. I'm excited to go back and try everything else on the menu, which looks fantastic, I hope they can keep up this level of quality in all their dishes. read more

Vivo Pizza+Pasta - the front of the restaurant - Pizza Near Me - Vaughan, Ontario

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Pretty good pizza. Not impressed with the service. Wanted to try this place for a while, finally went on a Saturday night. Was quite busy, but we didn't have to wait for a table. Not very many tables and they are too close together for comfort. Anyway, the waiter said to sit anywhere and we did. Looked at the menu for a bit, then the waiter cane to check on us very quickly after and we needed more time to decide. He didn't come back for a while after that. Very hard to flag him down in this small place. The atmosphere was very modern, all white and green. It could have been a little larger because it's such a busy place. They probably have line ups some days because there isn't enough seating. We ordered the capricciosa pizza. It had Fior di latte cheese, prosciutto cotto, black olives, artichokes and mushrooms. Really thin crust, not impressed. So thin you couldn't even hold it up and eat it. It was easier to cut with a knife and fork. The flavour was very good though! read more

Vivo Pizza+Pasta - CAPRICCIOSA- San Marzano tomato sauce * Fior di latte cheese * Prosciutto cotto * Black olives * Artichokes * Mushrooms - Pizza Near Me - Vaughan, Ontario

The pizza is really good, but better can be had. I really liked the goat cheese salad with walnuts and beets. The pasta dishes were small and pasta was a little on the al dente side. Service was good, it truly is hit and miss here. I personally have had great and bad in my visits here. I would say stick to the pizza and calamari and you should have an at least good experience. Parking can be a pain too, GoodLife takes up most of the parking in the plaza. read more

Absolutely RIDICULOUS. I got a takeout for their gnocchi pasta with pomodoro sauce -- DISGUSTING. It was so bad that I could've went to the dollar store to buy canned pasta and would be better than the garbage pasta at Vivo's. Paid a total of $20 for a few pieces of overcooked dough in salty-sour tomato sauce. I would've appreciated at least a little garnish but that was it. It tasted like it was microwaved too. Yea it's a takeout, but that shouldn't be an excuse for such bad quality of pasta. And for the fact that I paid $20 was ridiculous; for such price, I expected MUCH more. Go and enjoy a Big Mac or something at McDonald's and I guarantee you it'd be better. Very disappointing. Never coming back. read more

Think twice before ordering!!!! We all try to support small business however when they messed up dinner for our family and I called back to tell them the error they had no interest in helping. There only solution was to reorder and come pick it up. The food we did receive was clearly old and lacked all taste. Unprofessional staff that will clearly disappoint you. read more

I've been here a couple of times and I've got to tell you their Pizza is actually quite good. The dough that they use is very light and fluffy and I like the thin crust well done. The sauce taste amazing. Staff is friendly casual atmosphere good for lunch or groups read more

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Having gone to this restaurant and faced with long line ups, we decided to make a reservation (as there were 6 of us) for a Friday night at 7:45pm. When we arrived, it was clear that our reservation (called in by myself) was lost (I don't speak Italian but 3 in our group did...and they said the staff (speaking in Italian) talked amongst themselves on how there was no reservation to be found). Staff scrambled to find seating and eventually we were seated at a table for 4, and when the table for 2 next to us left, the staff switched the round table and brought out a square one and pushed it up against ours. Thankfully this worked, as 2 ppl didn't arrive until around 8pm. and by the time they got there, they only had to wait about 5 minutes before they sat down. Based on our experience, this is what's positive and what's not: The good: 1) every staff member we encountered were fantastic. The waitstaff checked on us frequently and engaged us at every opportunity. 2) food is priced accordingly. From ordering to it being in front of us was around 15-20 minutes and quality and quantity are high. 3) we were offered two-bite chocolate covered ice cream by our waiter....they were excellent...and he comped them. 4) one person in our group didn't like any of the meat options...asked If he could get a veal chop rather than the daily lamb chop special. He was accommodated without any hesitation. The bad: 1) we were seated near the door...and whenever it was opened, a very cold wind blew in on us and our food. Those seated further in the restaurant wouldn't experience this issue. 2) there was a fairly young teenager (we all pinned him at around 12-14yrs old) who brought out our food. The owners should be very leery about allowing this to continue, as its a major violation of Liquour Laws (which could result in loss of their liquour licence). The kid was friendly and all...just far too young to be running food in this type of establishment. 3) the place is small and busy...forget having a private conversation. Some of us loved their meals, others said there were better Italian restaurants in the area. I had a pizza (with spicy sausage) which was excellent. The Penne Vodka was meh...not the best I've had, but far from the worst I've had as well. The staff were very generous with Parmesan cheese and it was cooked al-dente.....the sauce is what dropped it a notch for me. Of the 6 of us, 5 would return, 1 would not. read more

6/10 for their food 7/10 for their service I've always wanted to try this place out but usually end up at Tosto or Levetto. To be honest, I am glad I stuck with those choices. I tried their penne pasta with spicy tomato sauce and leeks and sausage. It was okay nothing to special, the pasta was not as good as Tosto and Levetto, kind of tasted like store bought pasta. Sauce was good, but sausage oddly tasted like the Italian sausage you can get at Costco. My boyfriend ordered the funghi pizza, it did not looking appetizing what's so over. The onions and mushrooms were barley sautéed and seasoned and the cheese was super bland. On a more positive note, service was good. Food came fast and servers were pleasant. I don't think I'm coming back though. My pasta and pizza soul belong elsewhere. read more

Very pleased with the service & the amazing food! Highly recommended. I e been a few times and they have never let us down. The portions are huge & the prices are responsible also. I recently went for take out and equally happy with everything. read more

Wow!! What a night , what a meal! Fantastic is all I can say about the food and the service. The atmosphere is like the Italian version of Cheers. They are so hospitable you would think you were at the home of a friend. Awesome food l loved it. read more

There are much better pizzas out there.. Service was sporadic. A bit slow but the staff was super nice and friendly. No complaints with the people. The quality of the food.. Meh... Skimped on the fiore di latte on one of the three pizzas we ordered.. Like they ran out and forced the pizza instead of waiting for more to come from the cooler.. Pizza was a bit bland and smallish.. Atmosphere not real cozy.. Felt caffetteria style but it is in a strip plaza. Just way too bright for dinner. Possibly a good lunch spot. I won't be back. There are much better places. read more

Good but not great, hit and miss on some dishes, reasonable price, service so so after several visits. Bringing parmigiano regianno to table should be a given when you order pasta and not have to ask them and wait until half your plate finished until it comes. If you want to be a real Italian restaurant where there is lots a competition,gotta do the simple things right. read more

I went in to this place to try the pizza, i was ignored when entering, I looked at the menu, I found a pizza that looked good, I ordered, I watch them make a pizza on a table that is partly covered and put one in the oven, it Is a small oven should not be hard to rotate 4 pizzas and the oven guy takes out 3 burnt pizzas with very little toppings and it looked like a mess, while watching this happen the owner looks at it and then serves it, I was blown away. Then I see another staff come out from the back with his hands all over his runny nose. all the staff touching their faces. I requested for my money back and I left. I couldn't think about eating that pizza. read more

Tried Vivo because I've seen them around. Forgot to take pictures but this pizza was delicious and had a lot of flavour. We tried the N'Duja and the Nova. At first the pizza seems small but the portion is perfect. As we were savouring our pizza we noticed the pasta dishes and they looked amazing, definitely will try them next. The pizzas had the perfect amount of sauce and cheese and other toppings. read more

Would give 0 stars if I could. Waited over 40 mins for a table for 3. When we initially went in they said wait is about 10-15mins, 10-15 mins goes by and they say another 10-15mins. When we finally got seated our table wasn't wiped down and fully of dirty dishes. We wait another few minutes for them to clean it up. We sit at an unset table for another 10-15 mins. No one bothered to even brings us a menu we had to get up ourselves and get it, a waiter watched us get our own menus and didn't bother to help or say anything. The waiter was setting up a table beside us when no one was seated while we are still sitting at and unset table. They finally come to take our order and I had to ask for them to set the table. We wait some more, 15 mins go by and tables after us have already gotten their food. I asked a waiter to check on our food, he returns and said 1 minute it's coming. So we wait another 5 mins and nothing came, no one bothered to check up on us either. Tables came after us are at their second round of food. At this point we are fed up, and asked for our order to be cancelled and left. Service was horrible, or should I say lack of. Never returning! read more

Very fresh ! Enjoyed calamari , pizza and fettuccine Alfredo . All good ! The chef and the pizza chef were both from Italy at Bathurst and Rutherford location read more

If "0" were possible this is what they would get!! Horrible place for service!!! We made reservations 2 days previous for 7 pm for 5 When we arrived table not ready and told to wait Meanwhile a friend of the owner with party of 4 waltzed in and he gave her our table while we continued to wait When confronted he told us he was getting us another table without apologizing for the blatant disrespect of the customer Had others in my party not insisted on staying I would have left and made a huge embarrassing scene for the rest of the patrons to hear!! How's that for free advertising!!?? Oh and BTW food SO NOT WORTH IT!! mediocre at best! read more

Had the VIVO salad and added chicken for a lighter lunch. The salad came with beets and goat cheese on arugula. The chicken was additional $4 which was well worth it, a good portion of real chicken breast! It was delicious, the place looked nice and clean, friendly staff. Definitely would check out other stuff on the menu since my order was kinda soft. I swear pasta and pizza is my life :P read more

AMAZING!! We just finished dinner from Vivo (takeout), and it couldn't have been better. I had the arancini balls- perfectly crisp outside with a soft and gooey center. My mom had the potato pizza and my dad had another pizza which were both phenomenal, fluffy yet crispy crust. Restaurant was spotless and the lady who took my payment remained social distanced, and our food was right on time. read more

I had to let them know that I noticed every staff person was touching their mask. Twice I saw the waiter touch the mouth and nose part of his mask then grab clean plates to take over to a table with the same hand! Our waitress touched her mask then the table. Not cool. Their response as that they're trying their best and are still getting used to it. Really??? I've been to plenty of restaurants since COVID and this was too much to accept. read more

The staff is so kind and it is such a neat vibe. My waitress Nadia was a true gem and the food is so delicious at a reasonable price. I've been a few times and would definitely come & recommend! The goat cheese salad is incredible!! read more

Been here a few times and the service is awesome. The menu is simple and everything I've had tasted great. Will be back again.

Found this place really by accident, and boy were we glad we found it! We walked in staff was super friendly and engaging. We shared the Vivo Salad & the Prosciutto Pizza. If I'm being honest I was a little disappointed the beets seemed to be from a jar and thinly sliced. Nice quarters of roasted beets in this salad would have taken it to another level but we did still enjoy the Vivo Salad. The pizza! Mamma Mia!! I haven't had pizza this good in a long time. We loved it so much we ordered another to go. Everything about this pizza was delicious, the sauce the fresh fior di latte cheese, the quality of the prosciutto even the pizza dough itself was so light and delicious! We can't wait to go back and try more yummy food from this place. We ended our meal with a Tiramisu, as a self proclaimed connoisseur of tiramisu and owner of awarding winning recipe lol Vivo's was ok. No offence chef! We'll definitely be back, this is now my new pizza go to when in Maple!! read more

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Went there last night for dinner. We were a group of 5. There was a table of 6 empty in the main dining room with no reservation card on it but the owner sat us in the BACK by the WASHROOMS? Main dining area full of Italians/mixed Europeans, we were obviously not italian. Food average but service was good. Service was probably good, only because they put us in the back of the restaurant. My family and I will not be back and we eat out every week. We always feel welcomed at Marcello's where they have more choices for food at great prices. read more

Average pizza and pasta franchise. We all had the fettuccine Alfredo and added chicken breast. Pasta was cooked well, so was chicken. Sauce wasn't fantastic, could have used more seasoning. Service was horrible. We were the only table in there over dinner hour from 5-5:30pm and the servers all stood at hostess desk and talked to each other and ignored us unless looked at them and caught their eye to get their attention to come to our table. Probably would not return due to service alone, because food was just average. read more

I gave this place a one star because I was disappointed the entire time. When I got there the seats were filthy dirty with grease and crumbs and I had to ask the waiter to clean it. Second, my wine glass was dirty and when I told the waiter they poured it into another cup and rinsed it with water while I watched the whole thing. Same happened with my moms wine glass. Third, we ordered the beet salad to start. The taste was good but the arugula was wilted and almost rotted. We also ordered the calamari which was excellent and I highly recommend. I ordered the capriccosa pizza and it was just meh. Not as tasty as I thought and was so soggy. The problem with this place is their pizzas are too thin that anything on top ends up being a soggy mess. My mom ordered the salsicca and was good but soggy issue again. My husband ordered the funghi pizza and the same situation. Overall 3 major strikes and you're out!! Don't waste your time. You want better pizza?...go to Marcellos. read more

Service was horrible! Not family friendly. No high chair for us, the 2 they have were being occupied. No substitutions on food, which I can appreciate. I just asked if they could boil different pasta but clearly that was to much of a hassle. The food itself is pretty good, but when the service isn't good everything else seems bland. Brought one person their dinner while the rest of the table waited, he was done by the time the rest of the table received their food. Unorganized. read more

The decor is really an eyesore in my opinion except the bar area- but other than that.... We came on a day where the restaurant was completely empty. Everything looked very clean when we sat down. Service was quick. The pizza was phenomenal- exactly what you expect from Vivo and just the right size. There were people in the back yelling in Italian which my partner found unprofessional. Still, would come back/recommend. The smell inside is so good like fresh dough and tomato sauce. read more

A little disappointed. They need to have a better system for seating people. People were seated all out of order of arriving. There was no system. Ordered arancini. They were store-bought, Cucina brand. The pizzas and salad were good, however, the rapini on my pizza were quite bitter. What was also disappointing was some of the servers (thankfully not ours) was serving drinks and picking up the drinks from the rim, where people will be drinking from. Same servers were also setting the tables and touching the part of the cutlery that one would put in their mouths. Found that to be a little gross. read more

My favourite pizza place in vaughan! Staff is super friendly, casual ambiance and overall a great spot. The prices are affordable and definitely worth the food you are getting. read more