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    Vivo Ristorante

    4.0 (127 reviews)
    PriceyItalian
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    VIVO RISTORANTE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Dressy

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    Vilma R.

    We came here for a birthday party in the private party room they have. Wow was I ever impressed. First there is tons of parking outside, the interior of the room we were in was very nice with the feature wine wall as a backdrop. The only downfall was the room was very cold and we had to ask to turn the heater up if they could because we had a lot of women in dresses and we were all very cold. They did try to do this for us but it was still on the chilly side. The servers we had were attentive but not overbearing. They did a great job at bringing us what we needed, making sure our waters were always full, and taking cocktail orders several times. We had a set menu which came with all sorts of delicious foods! Everything was AMAZING! The beef tenderloin was absolutely delicious, the pastas were cooked to perfection, and the risotto was so good!! I would definitely come back to this restaurant for another dinner. For our set menu we had so much food it was crazy. We could not finish it all and there were tons of leftovers. The waiters packed up all the leftovers and the birthday boy took them all home but I really wanted to take some home too hahaha. The only thing is the servers forgot to put a candle into the cake for dessert so we could sing happy birthday. We had to ask them after we had all finished to please do that and they apologized and brought out a small slice of cake with a candle on it. We got our birthday moment so we were all satisfied. The owner came in to greet us as well which was a very nice touch! I would highly recommend this spot as the food was just so delicious. Our bill came to $180 with the food, cocktails, sparkling water, and tip included so I would say it was reasonable especially as we were all stuffed and there were leftovers still too. I would come back here again!

    Julio G.

    One word: AMAZING! I've always wanted to try this restaurant and I finally got around to it The result; I was blown away! The food was so delicious and the staff was very friendly. I met Greg the owner and he was delightful. Give this place a try if you have not yet!

    Arancini and Capesante

    Vivo is one of my favourite restaurants PERIOD! Excellent food and service, the quality control is unmatched in my opinion to anything else is Edmonton! Look forward to coming in for an amazing meal and atmosphere every time we go! 10/10! Some pics below from our most recent visit last nigh

    An Elegant Setting
    Gord G.

    Vivo Italian Cuisine Nancy and I decided to venture out for a bit of "Fine Dining", and made reservations at Vivo Ristorante in Hawkstone, just off of the Henday on Lessard Road. I previously sampled their Gnudi which was prepared by one of their chefs a few years ago at a Home & Garden Show, so was looking forward to sampling some things off of their menu at the restaurant. I was impressed with the helpful manner and professionalism of the person that answered the telephone as he provided clear guidance re the menu, etc. based on the questions that I had. On arrival, there was ample parking in the large strip-mall lot that they share with Hawkstone Physio, Co-op, and a number of other businesses. We were warmly greeted by the host and promptly seated at a nice table, Nancy having a good view of the open kitchen where the meals were being prepared. The waiter, introducing himself as Diego, was attentive, and provided us with a wedge of lemon for our water on request along with a bottle of water for the table. We perused the menu for a minute which was identical to the one on-line and ordered what we had already pre-selected, the Filetto (beef tenderloin) done medium for Nancy, and the Agnello (lamb chops), medium rare for me. I was slightly disappointed we were not offered the bread and olive oil/herb/balsamic dip that I had previously read about (admittedly in a review several years ago) as we waited for our meals. When the meals arrived, generous amounts of fresh ground pepper was provided on request which led to the only glitch of the evening. Taking a small first bite, it was immediately apparent that the lamb was over cooked, not the medium rare as ordered. Bringing this to the attention of Diego, the issue was promptly attended to and even the manager came by to apologize for the mistake. My replacement meal came promptly on a fresh plate, all well presented and looking very appetizing. Nancy reported her meal to be very good, being especially complimentary about the onion jam which was not too sweet as can be the case, and she really enjoyed the accompanying horseradish mouse as well as the 2 large pieces of prosciutto crisp. My lamb was delicious as well, perfectly cooked this time, and the Tuscan beans really complimented the tender bites of meat. The vegetables were well prepared and presented. I read a few reviews that thought the meals were severely over-priced, however I thought the value was in keeping for this type of dining experience, and definitely worth a return trip if fine dining is the goal for the evening.

    Ravioli
    Bonnie A.

    Everything here is mouth watering deliciousness. It's family style so order a bunch of items to share. For me, the arancini, fettuccini, and sea bass are a must. But really just order whatever you want and it will be delicious. Perfect restaurant for a special occasion and they also have a private room. Their website is so awful I want to take away a star but I won't ;)

    Free bread
    Eileen H.

    We went out for a double date birthday celebration and the server was absolutely so amazing and a sweetheart. She even surprised me with a birthday Tiramisu. Everything was super delicious and savory. What really stood out to me was their Rigatoni. Something about their perfectly Al Dante pasta and sauce combination; it was heavenly. Rigatoni consisted of: Italian pork sausage, spicy tomato sauce, red wine, lemon mascarpone, and micro green So good that I would have licked the plate haha This was what we have ordered as well: Capesante pan seared scallops, butternut squash puree, pancetta chips, lime infused black sea salt The scallops were cooked perfectly. I usually feel like it's a hit or miss at other restaurants because they tend to overcook them. This was not the case at Vivo's. The butternut squash complimented the scallops nicely. Risotto di Aragosta lobster, butternut squash, marash, white wine, grana padano, green onion This was super filling and a half order would have been suffice. The flavour was good but we loved the rigatoni more. Cavoletti di Bruxelles roasted Brussels sprouts, crispy pancetta, spicy honey The crispy pancetta added a great texture to the brussel sprouts and the spicy honey wasn't too spicy but it was yummy . Agnello 1/2 lamb rack, rosemary, mint cream chevre, baby potatoes, grilled vegetables Worked out perfect because it came with 4 racks. Even though it said it was an one person meal, it was good for sharing amongst 4 people because we are everything family style to have more variety. I highly recommend Vivo's !

    Risotto
    Julia L.

    After receiving numerous recommendations, I finally had the chance to visit Vivo for dinner. My husband and I were the first to arrive in our group of 7. Once seated, we were immediately informed by the host, who also appeared to be the front of house manager, that we only had 2 hours before they needed our table for their next reservation. What a great way to start our dining experience by rushing us out the door. I was extremely agitated. At this point, I was just hoping the rest of the night would be more enjoyable. As the rest of our group arrived, we still waited quite a while to be greeted by our server. We knew we were in for a long night. That being said, we were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. First up was the Carpaccio. Thin slices of beef tenderloin topped with a sweet pepper aioli, crispy capers and Parmigiano Reggiano. Great balance of flavours and the beef completely melted in my mouth. Next we had the Capesante. Pan seared scallops cooked to perfection and paired nicely with a butternut squash puree. I also really enjoyed how the pancetta chips added a nice textural element. We ordered the Caprese salad as well. Nothing special, but it was nice and refreshing. For the Primi, we started off with the Gnudi. Absolutely delicious! The toasted gnocchi were light and pillowy and the walnut butter added a great richness to the dish. Next was the Lobster Risotto. The rice very creamy and full of flavour. There were also large pieces of lobster scattered throughout. My favourite dish of the night! Then came the Secondi. We ordered the Agnello. The lamb rack was a little unevenly cooked, but still very juicy and tender. And lastly, Veal cutlets in a mushroom sauce. This was my least favorite savoury dish of the night. The veal just got lost in the sauce. We then ended the night with desserts. I wish the meal finished on a high, but it did not. The Panna Cotta had great flavour, but unfortunately was very stiff. We had the Mini Cookies as well, and for me, they were too cakey. The dinner lasted 3 hours. We were served our main courses 15 minutes before they expected us to leave. And it was only then that the manager came by to tell us that we could take our time, as they no longer needed our table. Our server was very attentive, and overall, the food was pretty good. I would definitely come back, but not the best first impression by the front of house.

    Chris C.

    Had a chance to revisit this restaurant after a long time... I think I went or when it first open years ago. Really good friend of mine said the fettucine Alfredo is so authentic and is just incredible, and I was craving pasta so I had it down for my moms birthday. We went Wednesday night, it was pretty quiet... I found it was funny that they sounded like they were trying to squeeze us in when I called for a reservation... Maybe that's how the ladies are trained up front. Anyways when we got there the service was great one waiter who is experienced running the show, and one manager who was quite pleasant. The big pepper grinder was a real hit, and the food was awesome. I would say that the fettuccine Alfredo was definitely something that was very different and unique to Edmonton, I would say it is very authentic very cheesy very rich and I would highly recommend it. We also share the calabrese salad, and the Tiramisu was completely perfection. A lot of times tiramisu was too sweet, or done in a non-authentic way. This was perfect when it came to sweetness, and had very delicate ladyfingers and espresso with marscapone cheese... To die for!! We had a little bit of wine as well, I would say the prices are quite High for what you get, but you are getting some pretty great food. They did have a couple platters that were astronomical in price 1 more than 200 dollars, but I didn't get to see it. So definitely be prepared to spend some money here. Although I would say if you are going to spend money and you get great service and great food that's what a fabulous restaurant really should be about.

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    The food here was amazing and I love the family style eating. I will definitely be coming back!

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    Food is great! fine dining for sure, service is good, will recommend for high end date night or for clients meeting.

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