Disappointed : have been a customer since it was owned by John and Thersa Vivio. The subsequent owners have maintained the unique flavors until now. While I miss the breadsticks, Worse, have tried the pizza twice since it was purchased. It lacked the spicy sauce, was bland and the cheese had a different consistency. Vivio's original pizza was spicy and herbaceous with a slight kick of something similar to anise read more

Awesome Hoosier bartender and an overall super friendly staff. The chicken tenders were delightful and our pizza was delicious--tasty crust and even and abundant distribution of toppings. read more

Vivio's was packed on a Monday evening. This did not disrupt the service my party of 7 was given. We ordered or pizzas as soon as we sat down because the waitress said they were running behind. We had or pizzas so quickly. The pepperoni pizza was perfect. The Hawaiian Pizza hit the spot. I went with 4 stars instead of 5 because the garlic bread was a disappointment. read more

Vivio's | Italian - Hawaiian Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Indian River, Michigan

Very pretty inside, could be a very nice place to enjoy a meal. We found the waitress to be rude when we asked for chicken to be a pizza topping. Told us they have not done that in 8 yrs of business and not going to start now... so we left. Not good customer service. Always try to accommodate the customer. Very sad. read more

Just not the same anymore! Restaurant group that purchased Vivio's clearly making changes....pizza doesn't taste the same (pepperoni is awful), salad dressings don't taste the same (don't appear to be homemade), garlic toast doesn't taste the same (no breadsticks anymore). Italian dressing about the only thing that remains. That said, nice people and good service....not their fault that new owners are cutting corners. Larry/Heidi, Kurt...thank you for 50+ years of quality, sole proprietor ownership! read more

Ordered 3 pizzas (two small ,one medium). Wait time for food was about an hour. Pizzas had soggy centers, had to consume with knife and fork. Wide crust around edges. Cost was $80.00 (for us- half a weeks groceries). read more

Best lasagna around. Quick delicious pizza. All around excellent Italian quisine. Experienced bar tender and wonderful staff taking care of your dining wishes. Very clean restaurant in general with some eclectic decor to keep things interesting. I love Vivio's! I go again and again. Be aware though reservations ahead of time in the summer is HIGHLY recommended. read more

Feta bread sticks were to die for. Food was very good. Ready on time and hot. Servers who handled take out were respectful and courteous. Respected distancing while providing good food safely. Worth the visit completely. Definitely would go again read more

Great find after our trip to Mackinac Island. We were so hungry we forgot to take photos. We ordered the pepperoni pizza and manicotti and they were both delicious -- so good we ordered another manicotti to go. Busy night for a Wednesday but staff worked fast and got things going quickly. Would love to go again next time we visit. read more

Holy somoly this place is AWSOME we were In town and ordered from here for take out. They have a very nice bar. The pizza was AWSOME. The sauce is not sweet, very tasty sauce. The crust had a little bit of char who's added great flavor. As we ordered just before closing for a pick up and when they learned. We were eating in hotel room, they provided plates and other condiments. We also ordered the bread with feta cheese. All I can say was OH MY GOODness. It was delicious. Only complAint is side walks in this town Roll up at sunset. LOL Staff was professional and polite. Place looked clean Defiantly recommend this place for pizza. read more

Delicious pizza, soft perfection meatball, and an old school Italian eatery. Always busy and they do a monster pizza takeout business. Could use a refresh on decor- but honestly the kitsch is part of the reason you come here. read more

We ordered the spinach dip for appetizer which was decent. Our main dishes were a cheese pizza, chicken cacciatore, spaghetti carbonara and spaghetti with meat balls. The cheese pizza was mediocre at best. The three spaghetti dishes were terrible. The pasta sauce was out of a cheap jar and just plain bad. We couldn't get out fast enough read more

I had guests from out of town and ordered from Vivios for convenience. We ordered pizza and 2 whitefish entrees. What a joke. They are charging approx $20 for the worst whitefish I've ever had in Northern Michigan. Small portions that were over cooked and tasteless. Don't waste your money. read more

Food is just ok, nothing truly memorable every time we've been there. I guess it's good for Indian River, but if you're used to quality Italian food, you're bound to be disappointed. read more

They don't allow you to order before your party is seated. Fine, but when I asked about ordering ahead, the hostess rudely told me multiple times that they "don't do call ahead seating." Okay, we moved in to takeout because we had a hungry 4 year old, and there is a nice little park outside we could sit at and eat. Ordered a pepperoni and sausage pizza, received a sausage and mushroom pizza. Pizza was simultaneously dry and undercooked, like I reheated a previously undercooked pizza in the oven at home. If I ever need food in the area again when there are no better options, at least I know they will take money for food *shrugs* read more

Worst pizza we've had in a long time. We've been coming to Vivio's for over 40 years and made this an essential stop on our family vacations up North. Service was a little slower than before, but that's no big deal. It turned out to be a sign of a new era for this Indian River mainstay. We had to ask for breadsticks after the salad arrived, and it turns out only toast is offered. Then came the pizza. All three were burned. The pepperoni was smaller than a quarter - think school cafeteria style. The Vivío's Special certainly did not live up to its name. Skimpy on toppings. The crust tasted totally different. Looking around the table, I've never seen so many half eaten pieces left to be thrown away. Our server was very kind and professional. The manager heard our concerns and offered the perfunctory $50 gift card for us to try again another time. Not sure it will get used. We heard there was new management, and it was clear the old staff did not stay. It's too bad as they took the recipe for success with them. I hope you can fix the problems, but if the formula is corporate penny pinching, I don't have much hope. read more

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I ordered Vivio's to go last night after a long day of fishing. I don't know who was working last night but the pizza was under cooked & entree chicken salad was missing olives cheese croutons & they forgot the napkins utensils & side of bread. read more

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ordered pizza and antipasta for 2 aug 7 2023. pizza was very good . However the antipasta was not ! We got 2 small thin squares slices of cheese, 1 and 1 half slices of hard salami, 2 green olives and 2 black olives along with 2 slices of tomato , and a decent amount of lettuce for 10$, im not one to complain too much about anything i get anywhere . I called to see if they had a new employee or if this was a mistake and they told me no , and all she said was sorry. Im sorry too, i'll never go back there.!!! that was the worst imitation of an antipasta salad i had anywhere considering ann italian restauarant. read more

Pizza is fantastic. Hostess was very very rude. I am an attorney working in the labor and employment sector. I tried to explain to her that their tip out policy sounded like it was likely illegal (at least as she explained it). She told me "not in Michigan" with HUGE attitude. Mind you I was describing a federal law. At best she's a jerk. At worst she's lying to customers abt who the tips are going to to try to generate more $ for herself all while causing legal implications for this adorable establishment. read more

Every year this is a must stop place for our big family on vacation... at least 2-3 times. Antipasto salad and pizzas!

Liked that there are a few options for vegetarians. It was the veg lasagna that led me to try the place. Actual lasagna was a little small; could use less cheese and more veg. But very tasty; great sauce. Wife really loved the pan fried perch, best ever. Really good service, reasonable prices. read more

We were looking for good Italian food and this was really below the mark. The atmosphere is fine and the service was good, but the food was bland. The antipasta salad was okay. I ordered the perch and it was edible but lacked seasoning. The fries were very good.My friend ordered the chicken scallopini which is supposed to be pieces of chicken breast pounded very thin in a delicate lemon caper sauce. This dish was served with whole pieces of chicken and the sauce was too thick to the point of being congealed. The warm rolls brought with meal would have been appreciated with the salad because the toasted bread in the breadbasket brought with the salad was stale. However, they must do a good pizza because the pizzas were flying out of there! If I ever went back, it would be to try the pizza! read more

Food is always delicious and portions are large. Pizza is always the best! Waitstaff is attentive and fun.

We passed by several times and decided to order takeout. We tried four different entrees menu. All of them were excellent. We had leftovers to take back on the road home. Wherever I make it back this way. This is one place I am definitely coming back to. read more

I come to Michigan every summer to eat at Vivio's. I come for the Spaghetti & Chicken Livers and they never disappoint. Others at our table enjoyed their famous pizza and other pasta dishes. The staff is friendly and the decor very Up North. The drinks are a little weak, but the bartender treats the regulars like family. Yes, the salads are iceberg lettuce and the olives are canned. Yes, the salad dressing comes in pre-portioned little plastic cups. Yes, the pasta is a little over-cooked. It's part of the charm. I love Vivio's and will continue to come every summer as long as I can. Last year I purchased a Vivio's wine glass and this year I bought a hat as a souvenir. read more

Great pizza! I stopped in with my family a few weeks ago and we ordered 3 of the Vivio's Special (onion, no anchovies) per the suggestion of my uncles who have been eating here for years. The pizza was awesome. Regular hand tossed crust which is my favorite style, great sauce, and plenty of fresh toppings. Things they could work on: -The bread basket. Stale, hard pieces of toast and breadsticks with butter so cold you can't spread it. Not good. Needs an upgrade. Or just get rid of it. -The salad. Iceberg lettuce sprinkled with some veg and cheese and served with a bland house dressing. I loathe iceberg lettuce. Come for the pizza. Eat the pizza. That's all i have to say. read more

Vivio's | Italian - Pinot. - Pizza Near Me - Indian River, Michigan

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This is my first time visiting Indian River. Planned a vacation around the ATV trails and on our first night we stopped at Viveo's after riding all day in near freezing weather. To begin with the place opens at 5 and we got there about 10 after 5 only to find the parking lot already full. Surprised me they were so busy that soon after they opened. We each ordered a Jack and Coke and they got to our table fast. When I say a drink is good, I mean they put enough booze in it so that you can tell what the liquor is. We couldn't taste the coke part. Big thumbs up from me on the free pour bar. That is the way I make drinks at home. We ordered a large specialty pizza and got a garlic bread basket. That wasn't the best but I mainly wanted it to have with our drinks. Pizza arrived and they have simply a fantastic pizza. Sauce is delicious. Crust is obviously made there, and the toppings are generous. One of the best pizzas I've had and I couldn't believe how fast it arrived. Looking around the dining room it was apparent that most people were there for the pizza and I can see why. Spending another 3 days here so I wouldn't be surprised if we stop back at Viveo's again. read more

Vivio's | Italian - Indian River ATV trip - Pizza Near Me - Indian River, Michigan

I'm a long time Indian River local (born and raised). We love Vivios and eat there or order take out at least once a month. The pizza is awesome and all their salad dressings are homemade. The regular menu is good too but we usually grab pizza and feta breadsticks with a bucket of homemade ranch and homemade garlic bread. read more

We have been going here for many years for what we had believed to be the best pizza in northern Michigan. However, the last two visits here have been very disappointing. We always order a large pizza with extra sauce. Both of the last two visits the pizza served looked like they had went with "less" sauce, and extra cheese. This last visit the pizza tasted like it had been sitting in the kitchen too long and the cheese was firming up and only Luke warm. Because we were with friends both times we didn't complain or send the pizza back so as not to ruin the evening. Not sure what's happened here but certainly not worth sitting down to what looks and tastes more like a piece of cardboard with cheese on it. read more

My dad and I visited this place looking for a place to eat for dinner while he was visiting. I'm new to the area and it had a good Yelp rating. The inside has a rustic but modern look, it was clean, and we were seated quickly. The menu was inviting, filled with comfort foods like spaghetti, lasagna, and pizza. He ordered the spaghetti and I ordered the lasagna. Both were tasty and neither of us left hungry. Had it not been for the service, I would have given this 4 or 5 stars, the star reduction comes from the poor service. Our waitress was very nice the few times we saw her. It took her 15-20 minutes to greet our table and bring us waters, another 15 minutes to take our order, and we we waited 10 minutes after our food was finished to get our bill. We ran our of water twice and had to ask another employee to get us refills on one of the two occasions. Her lack of attention would have been understanding if the place was packed and/or they were short staffed but it was a Wednesday in October and the place was at roughly 25% of capacity. All that being said, I will give it another try. I won't judge a place bases on one visit. read more

Good food. Service was great from Linda. Hostess was rude. Not a big fan of that. Was turned off once I walked in the door. Overall, I thought it was average. Not sure why the hype is there. Might try again. read more

I've been dining here for years. The food is amazing and I love the atmosphere! Highly recommend!

Great pizza and prob the best in the area! Nice staff and clean facility. Try a pizza with anchovies on the side!

Ugh... we just ordered dinner from here to go (staying in town for the week). The pizza, feta bread, and spaghetti with meat sauce were all really good, but the chicken parmesan was dry, the whitefish batter was funky, the garlic toast was burned, the broccoli was undercooked, and the salad was just iceberg with rust on it. So expensive for the lack of quality! Disappointed to say the least. read more

Consistently good, especially when you are hungry; large menu but my kids always get the pizza (take out tonight) and nice salads too.

What a great find! Cute log cabin inside with many animal mounts. Prompt service, clean, and fair priced. We had pizza, ravioli, lasagna, and manicotti. Would love to try their other entrees as well. read more

Love this place!! Great pizza and drinks as well as friendly service!! Highly recommend!

Good pizza, but I go there for the Blue cheese dressing, it's very mild and I haven't found a place to beat it yet. The staff is friendly and efficient and even when it's super busy everything seems to come out in a timely manner. read more

Vivios was very busy tonight, but why?? We ended up taking out because of the wait. The salads were wrong with the wrong dressing. The bread sticks were just toast that had been over toasted. The pasta was average at best and the whitefish was tough and soggy. Not a great experience read more