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Vivace
88/100 (1175 ratings)
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"We tried the 18 hours slow cooked lamb from their menu, trust me, we were transported to heaven and back. It was extremely delicious, fantastically..."
Aditi
"Celebrated our anniversary with dinner here and it was delicious. Good wine selection, tasty food, and really friendly servers. Great spot for a..."
Kimberly Daniels
"The scallop is delicious. I forgot the name of the dessert it is amazing!!!!!!A very nice restaurant for a romantic dinner. Highly recommended..."
Charlotte Cooper
"Really nice food and wines. Pretty pricey but the flavour and quality of food matches. I would recommend it for more formal or intimate occassions as..."
MasterEat
"Nice interior setting and atmosphere. All waiters/waitresses are professional and friendly. Food is amazing. I ordered signature linguini, salmon was..."
Rae
"Vivace has a modern Italian bistro vibe. The restaurant is lively (as the name suggests) but even though there’s barely any free tables there’s a..."
Hazey
"Went here for a birthday dinner. Food is okay but I’m more Impressed with the service tho quick, attentive and really friendly. The steak was..."
Stalie Allane Cote
"Very nice service and delightful environment. The entries are delicious so does the signature pasta, the fish on the special menu can have some..."
FBriacliff
"Superb service and brilliant food. Despite being a very busy night, we felt like we were the only diners there because of the level of attentiveness..."
Jerome Martin
"Had a pleasant dinner here after strolling around Brighton beach. The restaurant is just few steps away from the North Brighton station...."
Gabriella Audrey
"A great Brighton restaurant - now an institution of Bay Street given how long it has served the local community.  The staff are great, very..."
Mel2018
"Excellent salmon, well prepared and presentation was outstanding! Fabulous lunch and the best iced coffee ever:) Will be coming back! The service was..."
Boguszsa
"Three for an early dinner- quick service, great wine list and lost of delicious entrees and mains.We enjoyed our food and good service.The..."
Alison Read
"We always enjoyed Vivace, the menu is varied. Vivace caters for those with food intolerances with a minimum of fuss. The service is attentive warm..."
Caro-peter
"Best Itarian restaurant in the area. Very friendly service and food was tasty as I expected, but not so outstanding. I doubt it worth to visit with..."
Harapeko Abacus
"Brighton is very lucky to have Vivace in its midst and the fact it has been around for 14 years is a testament to its popularity. It is a smart..."
Foodinfocusz
"Been here a few times and loved it. The vibe inside is calm, but positively energetic. Always noticed lots of people enjoying company with each other..."
Food-is-life
"Great ambiance. Good service and excellent food. Definitely recommended for a night out with family or friends. Parking on Bay st can be an issue so..."
Philip Tan
"Best Italian restaurant in the area. Its a little pricey but well worth it. Quality food and great service. Their signature seafood pasta is devine...."
Cat Marriott
"Very friendly service, exceptional interaction with wait staff, food was amazing seafood linguine so good and chocolate fondant amazing. Requested a..."
David Macfarlane
"Amazing food and service! Lychee martini to die for, catering for my food intolerances was not an issue. Truly can't fault it, will be back for sure!..."
Melissa Walshe
"Joined local friends for dinner on the Thursday evening after Christmas.   They highly recommended Vivace.   Our experience lived up to its..."
Lindsay
"wife and i had steak and pork belly. yummy but alas...my pork serving was tiny. felt like only 1/4 the size of the steak.  atmosphere was..."
Andy Lim
"Firstly, any restaurant that serves QUALITY bread on arrival gets a giant tick of approval from me. My partner and I came here for our anniversary..."
Alex Phillips
"Great warm greetings by staff when you enter. Staff were very attentive and friendly - they were very welcoming as well. It was a very cosy ambience..."
FoodieMania
"Dined here for the first time today & absolutely loved it. The food was fresh, delicious & well presented. The service was prompt & friendly. The..."
Zuma Sinclair
"Reviewing this place from earlier in the year. Vivace is an excellent spot for a romantic catch-up and The Dear Luncher is a bit of a romantic. The..."
The Dear Luncher
"The third venue from owner Chris Favaloro and co-host Andrew Zoli, surburban Italian favourite Vivace earned itself two hats in the Gault & Millau..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Amazing, authentic Italian food!! Had the signature seafood linguine for lunch and it's one of the best Italian dishes I've ever enjoyed! Five..."
Ann Onymous
"This is a very well run fine dining restaurant where staff and management have not list the common touch.Food quality high and portion..."
Marshall Segan
"Walking into Vivace Ristorante was like getting a really big hug from someone’s nonna.  No, it's not nonna in the kitchen, but the FOOD they're..."
Two Bears And A Fork
"Vivace restaurant has a warm inviting charm about it. Located on Bay street in Brighton, they serve tasty Italian food from the heart. We had a large..."
Olive Sundays
"Went for breakfast this week.  Food was high quality and very tasty.  Service was fast and efficient.  The only downside of this restaurant is..."
BDA Bayside
"We finished our amazing Italian dinner with dessert. I was tempted by the ‘Panna cotta, white chocolate & vanilla, fresh strawberries, balsamic,..."
Miss Sage Sugar
"Last week we were invited by Zomato and Vivace Restaurant for an exclusive Zomato foodie meet up and Winter warming Italian Feast! It was an intimate..."
One Piece Left
"Last week I was invited to try the new menu at Vivace in Brighton. It was a five course extravaganza with matched wines! A great night with great..."
Expensive Delicious Habit.
"Located in the heart of Bay Street’s entertainment precinct, Vivace Restaurant proudly serves authentic Italian dishes. The décor is warm and..."
Gastrology
"Lovely restaurant good quality food and friendly service! Rustic menu and a good selection! Slight delays when it's busy but hey that's..."
DV
"Amazing!! No other work to describe this gem! The oysters here are absolutely phenomenal, pasta dishes are so beautiful and their wine list is..."
EmilieFoodie
"My wife took me to Vivace for my birthday lunch last Friday. The service was exceptional as was the food. Our friendly waitress, Rochelle, was very..."
Geoffrey Oliver
"Had mothers day lunch with my family and it was a great experience. I highly reccomend this place, food, service & ambience lived up to the..."
Exquisite Foodie
"Back there again after 6 years, Home made gnocchi is very very very delicious, will come back for that, the rest is alright. Service is good. Nice..."
Kelly Shen
"Vivace has to be our favorite Bayside restaurant. We can't keep away having enjoyed everything from romantic dinners for 2 to large birthday dinners..."
Peter
"Vivace from the outside on a cold wet Melbourne night is light, warm and very inviting. This feeling is maintained once inside. The..."
Mark From Melbourne
"There is no doubt that Vivace is an amazing restaurant. Incredible attention to detail is paid in every respect: both service and food, simply..."
Loren Crawford
"Celebrated our 6 year wedding anniversary here for Dinner. We were seated for our reservation towards the back of the dining space near the cosy fire..."
Luke
"Fantastic in a word. Had the lamb shoulder as a main and it was unbelievable. Good selection of Italian wines also. Great staff. Very..."
Flynn Caulfield
"Great ambiance, friendly staff and lovely food. Try their signature dish - the seafood linguine. Highly recommended. We come here regularly as a..."
Antoine Pace
"Nice, overpriced. Lovely starters but our steaks were very tasteless. At 40 dollars and no sides, I expect better. I am happy to pay the money but..."
Scottishgirl
"We had an amazing experience at vivace last night !!!! Was a fun, friendly and homely experience !! Food was spot on , quality , taste and prices !!!..."
Grazia Prochilo
"Very friendly. Friendly service; tasty..."
JaelT
"Great food. Really nice atmosphere. Good food. Interesting menu options. Service was..."
Bryanlado
"5 stars all around. We celebrated my boyfriend's mum's birthday here today for lunch. We all chose the $40.00 3 course menu special, with having a..."
Baby Cakes
"Best Italian in the south. I would say this has got to be the best Italian in the area. The pasta and risottos are superb. And the desserts are just..."
Marcia
"Taste of eating in Italy. Read the menu online and we were hooked.Had terrible trouble making decisions with so many tempting choices. Excellent..."
Chris Owen
"I liked it. Dined there and was quite pleased with the meal. The only fault I have with this restaurant is after ordering a steak for $39.00, why oh..."
Jenny
"Amazing Anniversary Lunch.. Went in for an anniversary lunch, had originally booked for 7pm but was no problem, staff were accommodating, very warm..."
Nels
"OH MY GOD! BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT IN MELBOURNE. This restaurant was absolutely splendid. From the moment I walked in I was greeted by friendly staff..."
Fareal.dadouch
"Update - 17-2-2018Hadn't eaten here for a while and after our recent visit I have to say the standards have slipped - it used to be faultless...."
Kevin Howard
"Enjoyed my Mother's Day dinner at this gem of a restaurant. Service from Andrew was impeccable and he was attentive and personable to all the diners...."
Sue C
"Great prompt service, food was good and was a generous amount of seafood ! A tad expensive but surely worth..."
Michael Bobson
"We went to Vivace for dinner last night. First of all the restaurant is very classy, when you first walk in you feel like it's a special occasion...."
Foodie Gal
"Magnificent!. I've visited Vivace in the past and was impressed by their dinner menu. I was in the area this morning and decided to try the breakfast..."
Al
"Delightful Breakfast. Walked past today and noticed Vivace are now open for breakfast. I treated myself to a beautiful eggs Benedict with..."
D
"Vivace is highly worthwhile.. Every now and again we visit Vivace. Every time, the amazing waiter Andy serves us and makes sure we feel..."
Oliver Goldsmith
"Consistently Great Food. Always great food at Vivace, together with friendly service it a regular destination for my family and..."
Luke
"Thank you for a wonderful dinner. The hosts were very attentive and made us feel very welcome - including our 3 children. Food was fantastic as..."
WestISbest
"I had my 60th birthday at Vivace and it was a night to remember for all the right reasons. Wonderful food, great staff and beautiful function room..."
Colin Tyrus
"Classy Italiano!!. Have been wanting to come here for a while and finally got a chance when they had a special dimmi deal. Well located in Bay St..."
Stephen
"Oasis in a wasteland. We really enjoyed this restaurant. The Bayside area seriously lacks restaurants in the top echelon and this is one of the few..."
Richard
"Very Happy Customers!. We had a birthday celebration at Vivace over the weekend and couldn't be happier with our choice of venue. The upstairs dining..."
Melanie
"Viviace Gluten free paradise. Lovely friendly restaurant. Host Chris and the staff make you welcome and at ease. Wide range Italian menu changed..."
Roger Wale
"Went on a Saturday night. Atmosphere was festive, maybe a little loud. service was excellent, food was good, but not..."
Bridget Brownell
"I had 2 very nice evenings at Vivace Brighton. It was my 50 birthday I held 2 dinners here Friday and Saturday both evenings were amazing,2..."
Neville Humpage
"Thanks to Chris and the team, and especially Alex, for providing us with yet another fabulous and memorable occasion at Vivace. Despite having been..."
Peter Gray
"Chris and the team at Vivace add sparkling service to great food all inside a fabulous venue. The menu is just one page and normally accompanied by..."
Marcus Sutch
"A beautiful meal and date-night venue for my husband and I. We both had the eye fillet and it was cooked to perfection! The croquettes were delicious..."
Danya Gamliel
"We had an absolutely fantastic evening with all the delicious dishes and great wine. The service was great having Roberto as our waiter,who was very..."
Dr Eve's Health Emporium
"My partner & I have dinned at Vivace's a number of times and we've always appreciated and enjoyed the experience, the menus and the staff. It has now..."
Apistosig
"Terrific restaurant that is one of our absolute favourites. The service is always absolutely spot on. Food and wine list is also “A” grade. Very..."
Andrew F
"Dining at Vivace was absolutely lovely. Service was attentive and charming, food was faultless and the wine was great! I’m a craft beer lover and..."
Michael Scarda
Hellenic Republic
80/100 (1181 ratings)
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Calamari
Calamares
Prawns
"Absolutely packed to the brim, Hellenic Republic is bouncing back since the news about Brunswick. The food, though small serves, is divine and hands..."
Kate
"Came by for lunch and when asked, was able to do the Feed Me meal which consisted of 6 dishes as well as a glass of wine for $35. It..."
Benedict Uy
"Friendly and professional service. Great portion of meal. Taste great. Our favourite family restaurant!!!..."
76Eri410
"Love how the staff engaged us as we entered. The fact that George C was in the kitchen mentoring the kitchen staff through service just shows his..."
Mike Gomez
"Food is so good, such a good greek place to go grab food, very nice to go with a group of people, had space to fit people, does get a bit busy so you..."
Elizabeth Tran
"Absolute favourite restaurant! The lamb! The dips! The saganaki! All delicious and the staff are just so lovely!..."
Catty Taylor
"Amazing Greek Food FULL STOP 😍 I wanted to try this place for ages because I saw it on 9s Postcards and it did not disappoint. The meat honestly..."
EatsOfMelbourneAus
"Wow, what a great place!  Didn't expect the food to be so good and the service was exceptional. Our waiter was brilliant.  My wife is a walking..."
John Abbadon
"Awesome food, service and ambience will be back!  The seafood is to die for.  Whole Lamb shoulder amaaazing.  First time I've tried Greek wine and..."
Robert Smith
"Compliment to the chef. Menu looks simple - was a bit puseld by the few main choices- but turned out to be great. The waiting staff was helpful and..."
The Fussy Stomach
"Beautiful venue, attentive staff and good food. Went for dinner last night and we ordered the trout with a few sides and oysters to start..."
Svenja Grabo
"Hellenic Republic is celebrating 10 years at its Brunswick store with a special masa menu which will be available throughout November across all..."
Gastrology
"Wow. Interior of this place will be the first thing you notice! Reminds me of a nautical/Greek odyssey theme. Hit the omega 3 banquet with an extra..."
Tj Peco
"I went to hellenic republics vegan night and was so impressed. Every one of the 12 dishes was outstanding. I want a bucket of those zucchini chips to..."
Lauren Marino
"Hellenic Republic is by far the best thing that’s happened to Brighton. Healthy food and a happy bright environment with great lunch and dinner..."
Alexia
"Booked in for a Thursday (after 8pm) meal with my wife. The restaurant is very well fitted out and apportioned, with a bar included.Service..."
Chop Chop
"The only Hellenic I hadn’t been to yet, and I have to say it was splendid!We had the fava dip and some beautiful gluten free bread, with the..."
VeeC
"Great looking fit out that was very busy at 6pm on a Friday night - bookings recommended. Staff were super friendly and service was great. Once order..."
Fish
"Just decided to come in for a coffee.. ambiance is great. The coffee is excellent and the service was very good. They just needed a reminder on our..."
Bob Sharon
"Normally swing past here once a month when in the area. Get past all the hype of it being the master mind of George Columbaris’s and look further..."
Ricco
"Fantastic! Everything we tried was amazing, especially the lamb ribs. Service was friendlyand efficient. I really enjoyed the ambience and decor..."
JambalayaJames
"Enjoyed a wonderful meal here on a Friday night. The place was pumping however staff were very friendly and extremely attentive. My dining partner is..."
Stephifrances
"Hellenic Republic offers a funky nautically inspired decor, friendly and helpful staff service, and scrumptious Greek food. Came here with the fam..."
JW
"The portions here are slightly small for what you are paying, although the food is really delicious! The restaurant looks great but the staff are..."
Melbourne Food
"Nice place to stop at after the movies for drinks and nibbles. Saganaki (haloumi like cheese with peppered figs) was delicious, and the Kotopoulo..."
T
"yes I did have all that to myself and I don't care what anyone says.great food and ambiance.beautiful lady at front counter couldn't be any..."
Bryan Lane
"Came here with friends, our table wasn't ready at the booking time and we were left standing somewhere, it was a bit awkward. The table service was..."
Slangy
"Didn't have a booking and got a table for 3 straight away. The staff are super friendly and very fast service! All the food was beautifully..."
Sienna L Davidson
"Didnt have a booking and got a table. The place is so beautiful and well styled. The staff are very lovely and super chatty. It was a hot day and..."
Nay Nay
"We came here for lunch on a hot Melbourne Sunday. 39c and very humid too. The airconditioning was not coping with the extreme heat or the crowd..."
Peter Campbell
"Lunch on a Tuesday and the restaurant was full. We ordered the Hellenic health banquet which is a small tapas style food served in a round tray...."
Flaming Goose70
"‘Euro in the heart of Brighton’Tried their Hellenic health lunch option which consisted of 5 small dishes (desert included) as didn’t want..."
Tripparooney
"Got the masa menu which was 55/ person and was not starved. The starters were amazing with the pita bread fluffy, added the fried zucchini which was..."
Sarah Gordon
"Came here to see what all the hype was about. The food was tasty, staff courteous and good atmosphere. The booking process is a little clunky. We..."
FoodieGuru_770
"Another Hellenic Republic restaurant has landed in the Church Street Brighton strip! A modern almost nautical fit out with a good feel despite being..."
Foodinfocusz
"Came here for lunch today and really enjoyed the food and service. We had lamb shoulder, chicken, skewers, chargrilled octopus, taramosalata,..."
Teddys99
"Firstly, it’s great to have a Greek joint in Brighton. While the ouzo, dips and pita are all delicious, the lamb cutlets were over cooked, under..."
Fig Newtons
"Came by for lunch and when asked, was able to do the Feed Me meal which consisted of 6 dishes as well as a glass of wine for $35. It started with..."
Benedict Uy
"It’s useful to book here! It’s very busy and popular. The food was delicious. The staff were friendly and attentive. We left full and happy and..."
Rachael Angley
"Good food. Reasonable prices. Garlic pita bread with sea salt and olive oil is yum. Would like a bit of chillie and spice in the food. But all in..."
Melina Buksh
"After visiting Gazi in the city, we were keen to try George Calombaris’ Hellenic Republic. Excellent experience with amazing Greek food in a cosy..."
Gustav
"Lovely food! Not memorable though.. maybe expected too much! Excellent service though! Cannot fault it! Lovely..."
Yannis Bourodimos
"It’s pretty hard to fault this place. The atmosphere is lively, the staff are attentive and friendly and will take time to ensure you are..."
Althea Maxwell
"Absolutely delicious food, everything was exceptional including the service, wished I lived nearby so I could go back again..."
Aimee Young
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