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    Vivacino

    4.6 (43 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    "BROCCOLI" or hummus with a hint of broccoli?
    Victor H.

    If you want an overpriced mediocre meal, this is your place. Over hyped. Seated right away, no issues. First observation, water stains on the glasses, wife found hair on her napkins. Bad start. Waited 15 minutes for someone to finally bring us WATER. Saw multiple waitresses pass by and no one filled them as we waited. Got some bread at the table finally, nothing special. Honestly, none of the food (2 appetizers , 2 pasta dishes) were anything special. The service was sub par. So for the prices and the high rating, I think this place missed the mark. For the prices they're charging definitely cannot recommend.

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    Bob G.

    Ok... So this was a mystery trip tonight that was a very pleasant surprise. This truly Italian restaurant was stumbled upon by my wife (Italian too...) and only recently opened in April of this year. She found it, she thinks on FB or something, saw the menu and website pics and wanted to give it a shot in of all places, North Andover. We, knowing it was a Monday night thought it would be a great place, in the "burbs" to possibly catch a great meal together. We were not disappointed!! First off, plenty of parking around the restaurant. That's nice. Walked in to be greeted by the hostess and GM/Co-owner... "Richard" whose delightful welcome was infectious. He had us seated quite promptly in a cozy booth. Waitstaff "Cam" appeared in seconds to settle us in and explain the specials of the day. Drink orders had both an extensive wine selection and specialty drinks. Nice My wife ordered several appetizers to share and they appeared shortly after our drinks arrived and a toast to each other. Upon our first dive in, we knew we were truly in someone's home cooking... surprisingly delicious! The pics don't quite do them justice but they were fab! Entrees of Veal Piccata, Agnolotti paired with one of their house reds was both amazing and just the right portions. Prices are very reasonable. Dessert was a shared Bread Pudding, smothered in a toffee sauce and topped with a scoop of ice cream... perfect combination. So... do yourself a favor and visit this establishment for great home cooking in a casual setting and outstanding attention for a treat outside of the North End of Boston. Bon Appetite!!

    Agnolotti and Veal Saltimbocca
    Petra E.

    We had an amazing meal at Vivacino last night. I've had a lot of good experiences since moving to the area, but all around this place probably tops them all for the combination of a really special menu, quality well-presented food, and great service. This is going to be my go to "special meal" place for a good while. I had made a reservation, and on this holiday Friday it was indeed quite full, but not packed. We ended up getting a great table - a big booth just for the two of us the perfect distance back from the live music. I'm generally wary of live music as it can be a bit loud for me, but this was great music and just the right level, at least where we sat. Seating is a mix of standard tables, a few booths and maybe a couple of high tops. Service was wonderful, from the hostess who seated us quickly (after giving us a few choices), the runner who kept our water filled, the server who was knowledgeable and very helpful, and the manager/owner(?) who stopped by to check on us. Nice choice on the staff dress code too. Having worked as a server in the past I tend to notice a good choice. Every dish was great, but the stand out for me was the broccoli and white bean puree appetizer. When you know you're going to eat well, a delicious and healthy feeling starter like this is an amazing option. And it was so good with the bread! The warm lightly crusty bread also comes with a nice dipping oil, and we ended up polishing off two baskets of it. Entrees and desert were also amazing. I chose the agnolotti and the hazelnuts really made the dish. The veal saltimbocca I gather was superb - I just tried a small bite of the accompanying potatoes, grapes and prosciutto and just that was delicious. We nearly skipped desert after finishing the fabulous meals, but when we mentioned the pistachio cake our server reassured us it was light, and she was so right! OMG - scrumptious. Parking is super easy - several spaces along the side of the building and a ton of room at the back.

    Chicken francais.

    Wish I could give 10 stars. 1st visit & we were impressed from beginning to end. Katia our server was super kind & helpful. Surprised at first that menu didn't have "classic" dishes. Asked about off menu items (ie Chicken Parm, Chicken Francais) and they offer these classics from prior Bueno Bistro menu. Before jumping in, tried the eggplant rolotini - Oh My God!!! So good. Entrees were wonderful. Tiramisu was best I've ever had, and the espresso martini was amazing. Manager checked in on us and when we mentioned it was our 1st visit, they sent over complimentary limoncello. Highly recommend!

    Special of the evening. My friends loved it.
    Rolly P.

    Don't get me wrong, I think the people and the vibe is an improvement from Buono Bistro. I thought the food was ok. The specialty drinks were delicious. The service was attentive and respectful. The calamari lacked crunch and was smothered with aioli. The Caesar salad was lathered with layers of freshly grated parmesan cheese. The rigatoni could have had more bolognese sauce. The sauce was only around the rigatoni that was bathing in a mozzarella sauce. Would I go back? Maybe?

    ROLLATINI & MUSHROOM ARANCINI
    Bodhi A.

    We went to Vivacino with the family and tried their new fall menu. Every dish feels comforting, yet elevated, with thoughtful pairing and rich autumn-inspired flavors. Loved braised short ribs, tender, flavorful and the polenta was creamy and buttery and paired perfectly with earthy mushroom. Cod with shrimp over green risotto, perfectly cooked, & fresh. Loved the service and the soothing music played by the band. The whole evening felt warm and inviting, and sharing these dishes with family made it even more special. We end the dinner with warm banana bread dessert served with salted caramel gelato! Thank you Vivacino for a delicious seasonal experience! We'll definitely be coming back - my daughter already knows what she wants to try next! Highly recommend stopping by!

    Chicken parm and unreal weeknight special - cacio e pepe ravioli with carbonara sauce (w peas and the most perfect pancetta)

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    The food was great, the service was great and has a very relaxing ambiance. I had delicious appetizers and a delicious egg plant dish.

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    Our service was prompt , but not rushed . The food was exceptionally delicious and the night we went they had live music .

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    Excellent food and service! I brought a large group of multi-cultural coworkers here and everyone found something they liked

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