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    Sempre Vivolo

    4.4 (118 reviews)
    PriceyItalian, Wine Bars
    Open 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Intimate
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Michael L.

    I love Sempre Vivolo!! I had such an amazing dinning experience thanks to the fantastic service from Steve & Carlo, they took great care of me & my family I can't wait to go back!!! The baked clams were incredible & I was very impressed with the veal entrees on the menu!!! Scaloppini di Vitello alla Romano is my new favorite veal dish!!!

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    Michael K.

    Top Notch! Amazing atmosphere and service create one finer Italian dining experiences you will have. If you are looking for an elegant and impressive dining experience, look no further. I will definitely visit again based on the swordfish special served in a cognac sauce I tried today. Quite conceivable the best swordfish prep I ever had, the fish was cooked perfectly and complement by the sauce. Well done. The melon prosciutto appetizer was also top notch creating a satisfying dining experience.

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    Laura L.

    Picture being transported back to a time when waiters wear suit jackets and ties, the lights are so dim that everyone looks a decade younger, and the romantic jazz playing in the background has you poised for a special event. Such is the ambiance and welcome you receive upon walking into Sempre Vivolo. Located in an obscure spot, this is a hidden gem if ever there was one. THE GROWS: I cannot think of one. Okay, the bar area is surrounded by mirrors which had me confused about how far down I could walk, but the optical illusion is on me for not wearing my glasses. :-) THE GLOWS: Service was impeccable. These are professionals who love what they do. If we were checked on once, we were checked on ten times, our needs and comfort always at the forefront. I am very picky when it comes to Italian food (thanks to be raised in an Italian home with terrific cooks of authentic cuisine), but this place easily made my top 5. I started with the stuffed pepper appetizer special. A huge half of a red pepper was stuffed with a blend of ground beef with peas, cheese, rice, and a sauce that had a hint of brown sauce blended with the tomato sauce. Flavorful without being overpowering with salt or garlic. The right amount of sauce so the pepper wasn't drowned out. For my entree I ordered the spaghetti carbonara. This is a must-try dish. Order it as an appetizer and share it. One of the best I've had to date. Prices are reasonable and portions are huge. Definitely a dining deal!

    The only reason for my 5 star rating is that the food is out of this world ! So good ! I try to dine here about once a month; delicious old school Italian cuisine with a cute fancy dining room and bar. Today I order the Pollo Ai Castelli Romani; chicken breast served in a white wine brown sauce with a touch of tomato, paired with mushrooms, hearts of palm, green beans and half a roasted potato. My only issue was the bartender initially was cursing multiple times about golf in a conversation with a guest beside me, told me the specials, took my order and vanished. I asked the bus boy for bread never got it. The bartender never asked if I wanted another beverage or how my meal came out. I had to get up to ask for a to-go box and check. Then at the end he proceed to blame the busser. Just bad service, zero hospitality. But again, great food !

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    Good average Italian Restaurant with traditional Italian entrees. Staff is on top of things.

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    A delightful evening! The atmosphere is refined.and the service very attentive. It is a special setting with wonderful food.

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    Honestly some of the best Italian food on Long Island. Everything from the service to the menu is top shelf and exemplary. Highly recommend!

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    Amazing food and service. I think it's nice that they have a dress code . Very classy. Love the authentic Italian atmosphere too.

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    Phenomenal Food fantastic! Service Fantastic. Atmosphere Fantastic! Company priceless!

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    Excellent Food, excellent service, a bit pricey, but well worth it! The Orange Roughy(fish) was delicious, the drinks strong and delicious.

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    Amazing service, delicious food and great ambiance. Highly recommend! Can't wait to go back!

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    Delicious food and perfect service & ambiance. Easy parking. This place was an oasis and had it all.

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    Excellent food, old school, professional waitstaff in a formal yet comfortable setting. Everyone really enjoyed their meal.

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