04/11/08

High Quality, Moderate Prices

by upalum203

My wife and I requent Vivace's regularly. The restaurant is always crowded and reservations usually needed. The service is adequet. The bigger the bill the better the service, so order that second bottle of wine. The entrees are wonderful. The Oso Buco is fork tender with wonderful sauce. The crab stuffed shrimp comes with a flavorful rissotto. The molten cake dessert with fresh fruit and gelato is worth the extra wait.

My in-laws are from Portland, OR, where they are accustomed to high quality food at an exceptional price. Vivace is the only restaurant that they request visiting when they come and visit.

• Pros: Excellent Menu, Huge Wine List
• Cons: Crowded and Loud, Spotty Service

Editorial Review by Christy Buena

by Contributor

Authentic Italian dishes including pasta platters, seafood and poultry dishes are served in a Tuscan-inspired setting.

03/05/07

Best italian food in tucson

by Trisha424

Vivace food is heavenly which each bite melting on your tongue!!! It is a little pricey but well worth it!!

• Pros: very good..never a bad dish
• Cons: a little pricey you must make reservations in advance

01/04/07

Always treated like a star!

by wnalli

NO RACISM!!! this review is partial in respone to the patron that has made outlandish comment about Vivace establishment being unfair because she was a person of color. I being an African american recieved wonderful service when my boyfriend took me there for our anniversary. Being a couple of college kids, we don't usually get paid much mind when we go to nicer establishments, such as Bistro Zin for example.

HOWEVER at Vivaces we were seated promptly, given a wonderful table, our waitress was wonderful and we recieved excellent service. The entire night was enjoyable. Moreover this was not the first time i have dined at Vivace and i must say i have ALWAYS been treated fairly and enjoyed myself when dining there. The food has always been wonderful and the restaurant has a very romantic atmosphere with all the candle lite tables at night.

The individual that stated that she may or may not have been mistreated based on her race is obviously has no business commenting let alone eatting in a fine place like Vivace!

--W.N. Alli a very well fed UA student by Vivace!

08/11/06

Deception

by gabyvaz

Racism. Specially the old men at the door. Went there 4

years ago and never came back. Sorry I wasn't white but

I was tastefully dress up to celebrate muy husband birthday.

What a experience!.

07/06/06

Best Italian and Best Customer Service

by pageus

Yes, Yes, Yes, & Yes!!! It's really wonderful dining experience! You'll leave, wanting to go back real soon!!!

• Pros: Two Thumbs Way Up!!!
• Cons: Not A Thing!!!

02/12/06

Quite Amazing

by bbohush

I went on a date to Vivace and had a wondeful time the food was great and the atmosphere was extraordinary. Highly Recommended!

• Pros: Atmosphere, Taste, Price

05/23/04

Delicious

by arodricks

Vivace is the best Italian restaurant in Tucson. and quite possibly the best overall restaurant. The food is incredible, and the staff is amazing. I have never had a bad meal, because everything is always so consistent and fesh.

04/05/04

Best restaurant in Tucson!

by lab87

The service that we were given at Vivace was impeccable and the food was wonderful. I had given up on finding a nice place to eat in Tucson because I had been to so many highly rated restaurants that turned out to be a total dive. This surpassed any expectations that I had. It was wonderful.

• Pros: great service, reasonable pricing

03/09/04

Great Italian Food!

by cleo33

This is definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Tucson. The food was incredible - I had the stuffed shrimp and risotto. The artichoke appetizer was amazing, as well. We also had very good service - even as we waited at the bar for our table!