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Vivace

317 Bay St, Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

Recommended by 73 people

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317 Bay St, Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

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+61 3 9596 9511
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 4:30 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Vivace

Set along Bay Street, Vivace delivers classic Italian dining with crisp white tablecloths and zero pretense. Regulars treat it as Brighton’s reliable dining room—the sort of place where floor staff glide by with vintage bottles, uncorking cellared Bordeaux with a Durand without missing a beat. The kitchen hits all the regional marks: think Moreno Bay bug risotto, bowls of seafood linguine, and crisp duck paired against well-chosen reds. Midweek diners slip in for weekly steak and pasta specials, while celebrations roll into the dedicated upstairs dining suite. Dinner often winds down over warm pear tarte tatin or generous vanilla bean soufflé.

  • Upstairs Function Suite: A dedicated upstairs floor hosts milestone anniversaries and private group events with tailored multi-course dining.
  • Cellar-Grade Bottle Service: Staff provide specialized vintage cellar service, uncorking aged bottles with a Durand corkscrew.
  • Gluten-Free Pasta Options: The kitchen accommodates dietary needs across the pasta menu with gluten-free substitutions.
RestaurantItalianRestaurantCocktail BarWine Bar

What's On at Vivace

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

No events or specials listed right now.

Why Choose Vivace

Why diners choose Vivace for special occasions, private events, and refined Italian dining in Brighton

  • Gluten-Free Substitutions for Every Pasta Dish

    Vivace accommodates dietary requirements across the menu by offering gluten-free pasta substitutions for every pasta dish.

    They even substitute every pasta dish a gluten free pasta option.

    S B

  • Dedicated Upstairs Private Event Suite

    Private gatherings and milestone celebrations have access to an upstairs function space with tailored group menus and seamless table service.

    Big thank you to Chris and the team for hosting our Annual Christmas in July in their upstairs function space.

    Kylie Stewart

  • Attentive and Respectful Guest Hospitality

    Attentive table service and warm hospitality ensure guests feel valued, welcomed, and individually cared for throughout their visit.

    Staff are very attentative, very happy and respectful and make you feel special and important.

    Wendy

  • Complete Confidence for Group Occasions

    Regular event planners and corporate teams rely on host Chris to tailor offerings with total peace of mind in seamless execution.

    We are so confident in the outcome, we leave the choice of food to Chris.

    Ray O’Dell

  • Value-Driven Set Menus and Midweek Specials

    Curated midweek dining offerings, set lunch menus, and weekly specials deliver refined dining standards at accessible price points.

    The food is delicious and the set lunch menu is an extremely good deal.

    Alvern Ariston

  • Wallet-Friendly Weekday Dining Standards

    Weekly specials maintain Vivace's elevated culinary and hospitality standards while offering approachable options for weeknight dinners.

    Their weekly specials are also wallet friendly while keeping their high standards of food and service

    Caroline Thomas

Guest favorites and signature dishes crafted with Italian refinement

  • Moreton Bay Bug Risotto

    The Moreton bay bug risotto was great as was the 300g Sirloin.

    Nick M

  • Seafood Tagliolini

    partner enjoyed her seafood tagliolini. Service is excellent and we enjoyed our time.

    Alvern Ho

  • Quail Entree

    We could have eaten four serves of the quail entree just alone.

    Nick M

  • Salmon Fillet

    The salmon fillet with quinoa and pearly cous-cous,fennel and chargrilled zucchini was simply fantastic.

    Dr Eve's Health Emporium

Other favorites

Desserts and sides to complement your dining experience

  • Pear Tarte Tatin

    The tarte tatin with pear was fantastic and not to sweet.

    Nick M

  • Vanilla Bean Soufflé

    followed by a very generous Vanilla Bean Soufflé. Great food, excellent staff, a very pleasant experience.

    Steven Putt

  • Dark Belgian Chocolate Marquise

    The dark Belgian chocolate marquise with honey wipped ricotta and citrus segments and candid walnuts was the desired great finish of the dinner.

    Dr Eve's Health Emporium

  • Focaccia

    the focaccia freshly baked we couldn’t fault our food and service.

    Michelle Quin

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful operational touches and hospitable gestures that elevate dining at Vivace

  • Vintage Durand Corkscrew Wine Service

    Floor staff are equipped with a specialized Durand corkscrew to carefully open and serve delicate, mature vintage wines.

  • Universal Gluten-Free Pasta Adaptability

    Every pasta dish across the menu can be prepared with a dedicated gluten-free pasta option upon request.

  • Dedicated Upstairs Function Space

    A private second-floor room provides dedicated event hosting and attentive service separate from the main floor.

  • Hands-On Host Attention & Farewells

    Owner Chris personally checks in table-to-table, tailoring menus and seeing guests off with a personal door-opening farewell.

Before you head over

Practical dining and booking guidance based on verified guest experiences.

  • Gluten-Free Pasta Options

    Every pasta dish across the menu can be substituted with a gluten-free option, making ordering stress-free for gluten-sensitive guests.

  • Vintage Bottle Service

    For mature or vintage wines, the team is equipped with specialized tools like a Durand corkscrew to handle fragile corks with care.

  • Upstairs Function Bookings

    Reserve the dedicated upstairs function space when planning milestone dinners, team gatherings, or festive group events.

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