"Went here a while back for dinner. The food was really good and well balanced and the portion sizes are good as well. One thing I found a bit..."
Foodaficionado
"Check out the bar before or after dinner, such a nice cosy spot! So many tapas type dishes to choose from, all of them great, get a group together so..."
Nicola Richards
"Lovely restaurant with delicious food! I really enjoyed the prawn pasta and the prosciutto pizza. My only ācritiqueā would be that the pricing is..."
Hansi Dissanayake
"Amazing food. Very friendly staff. Timely service..."
Mahesh Khupse
"I have passed by this place on fort street on many occasions, never realising that this gem was hidden in plain sight!Hands down the best..."
Anchal Naik
"I never knew a place this big and spacious ever existed on High St as most of the establishments here are tiny, little that I realize there can be a..."
Ang Sarap
"We had our small wedding reception lunch at Vivace and it was amazing! Mandy at Vivace helped us plan our event and was very helpful, generous and..."
Seb De Raadt
"Chose this place to celebrate my birthday and overall it was a good experience. They replaced books with booze on the shelves and I think a..."
Yulia
"Went to dinner with a couple of mates and had a great time! Food and staff were amazing. We ordered a whole bunch of food and ate and ate. Thank you..."
Maria Foy
"Hadnāt been to Vivace since they moved. We had the set menu & all food was well made. Really good value - almost too much food. Service was..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Nice front of house staff. AttentiveStarter lamb koftkas. Fragrant matching cucumber base with tomato puree.Main chicken pizza. Ok...."
Mike G.
"I would like to start from the time that I made a booking. Mandy helped me out to have a table for my birthday and they even called a day before to..."
Robert Jaime Fernandez
"Got a duck risotto and duck fat chips. Both were amazing but risotto was a bit salty, otherwise would have starred. Was scared that the entre size..."
Dumpbum
"Really beautiful interior, all the servers were super friendly and helpful. We made a booking for 10 but had 12 people on the night and they were..."
Emma
"Wow we came here on a quiet Monday night after a very busy day. Our waitress Chantal placed us around the large warm fireplace and made us feel so..."
Karen Faulkner
"Quite a nice place, dark but rather romantic actually with the lighting. Food was good and a dairy free option in an Italian meal is always..."
Dini
"Went here with my sis this Friday... great great service! Our waitress was so lovely and attentive. Had the pollo risotto and the kumara gnocchi with..."
Vic
"Came here on a Wednesday night after a long day at Uni and also got a $50 voucher from a friend. The staff were very friendly and the food service..."
Jason Zhang
"Came here as a group for dinner. The menu has a lot of great stuff to choose from so it was hard to decide, so we will have to come back again. I had..."
Hilary Campbell
"Came here on Saturday before they got busy! Itās a hidden gem on High St and can be easy to miss! But once you reach the top of the stairs youāll..."
Oksana Zhang
"Party of 5, we came here for an early Friday dinner. We decided on the tapas menu (which I'm not usually keen on at any restaurant because I always..."
Nummynum
"Came here with a grabone voucher. I ordered their specialty kumara gnocchi and a side salad. Both dishes were fantastic. The gnocchi wasn't heavy,..."
Jamez Hill III
"The flavours here are real special. Caramelized onion pizza was great, the base was crispy and the cheese stringy. The pork belly dish was my winner..."
Mocha
"We had our Christmas party here at Vivace and it was fabulous!Ā A fantastic venue that was vast and spacious, there was a bar, outdoor..."
Medium_Rare
"Great work Christmas party here last week. Nice little area to ourselves and great choices on the set menus. Will be back for sure just me and my..."
Lana
"We ate here twice within five days, the first experience better than the second. I like the space a lot, both the balcony seating over happening High..."
Matthew K
"This italian resto in CBD has good food and especially the ambiance. thumbs up šššAmazing staff who are really nice and accomodating..."
MONICA JOY
"Good set of tapas. Not as creative as some of the more modern and newer restaurants in auckland. Everything is deep fried so not as interesting with..."
Travels4Food
"Just had dessert here ... Loved it!I had the apple crumble cheesecake and my partner had the pear and ginger pudding! Both were lovely ......"
Helen I.
"love the atmosphere, love the good, love the service. both times i've been here i've had the kumara gnocchi and got the small size opposed to the..."
Grace
"It is quite a nice place that is located in the upper levels on High Street. When you go up the stairs you end up in a large open loft with plenty of..."
Benedict Uy
"Walked in here during lunch, lovely atmosphere, great customer service and the food is priced reasonably and tasty.Bacon cream soup (4/5)..."
Julie
"This place is so much bigger than it looks. The service here is great and the good is even better. The fried paella balls are really delicious..."
Dxlche
"The atmosphere at Vivace is really nice, a warm setting with lit fireplace really sets the mood for dinner on a winter night. Food was tasty and..."
Joanna š·šµ
"Dined with friends on a week night and this place was heaving. Still we managed to find a table and order tapas which were tasty and came quickly...."
Helen Gyde
"Vivace, I thought is hidden on high street and have passed this many times to actually go next door to the vegetarian restaurant. We were a table of..."
Tupz Malina Hemming
"Walked in off the street on a Thursday night , despite being busy we were seated quickly, and drinks brought out almostImmediately. For our..."
Ariane Nuttall
"Heard good things about this place so I bought a GrabOne and came on a Monday evening. We were the only ones there and so had the pleasure of being..."
Ming
"Have read reviews about this establishment for a while and we were very interested to try it out.Booked the table via their own "booking..."
Patrick Tong
"From memory I got the $60 set menu which started with bread and a spread platter (The pate was amazing), followed by hot tapas which included paprika..."
Bryan Chan
"Hi, we had gone in a group of 8 to celebrate an occasion. What an experience, this is a gem in central Auckland that never ceases to amaze at every..."
Rakesh Sethi
"As a dining destination Vivace has a wide range of options, with spaces designed for large groups along with a very smart main dining room. The..."
Gus
"ā Beautiful decorā Creative menuā Tasty foodā On the pricey endThey say first impressions last and they..."
FoodieOodie95
"While the food was fine and wine was ok, the waiter took away the tapas platter while it was still on my plate.Not good at all. Ā Very..."
Saradha Sekhar
"Great service, amazing atmosphere and great food!I am obsessed with the decor of this place during dinner time. The big fire, the retro..."
Winnie Luo
"This is an awesome venue... Lots of different spaces to enjoy - ideal for a function, a group or a couple. It is worth climbing the stairs..."
The Wanderer
"Came here on a weeknight and the place was almost full! I did get a table straightaway though and service all night was faultless. The food was..."
Imelda
"Our waiter was amazing from the minute we entered the restaurant, choosing an out of the way table for us to suit having a pram. The food was..."
Fiona M
"Tucked away up a steep stairway, behind the curtains revealed a bustling venue, full tables seated with a mixture of people all with great Italian..."
Jonathan Mayes
"Vivace is a like a great surprise tucked away under a Christmas tree, this place have great food but most of all they have a baked apple crumble..."
MizC
"Great food with fantastic prices. Love the little taster glasses of wine you can get too!Highly recommend the baked apple crumble cheesecake!..."
Felicitycraft22
"I Went there with my parents and the food was really good especially the steak and the seared scallop risotto though the server wasn't very..."
Luiza Ellaine Hermoso
"Located on high Street, this place is has a somewhat rustic Italian feel with the accompanying satisfying food. The portion sizes are good and the..."
Josh Law
"Love everything of this place including the view, and of course, the food. The surroundings are casual and suitable for either birthday parties or..."
Wang Xiaorui
"I love this place. I've been here before with my mum and we came here for a family dinner. We used a Grabone voucher and ordered almost 8 small and..."
Shanzay
"This is a gem of a place that has really awesome, loveable staff. It's becoming more and more difficult to find staff that know their food inside out..."
Grubking
"I've been to Vivace quite a few times now - work dinners (good banquet menus - always something for everyone), lunches & pre-theatre dinners (very..."
Sian
"Wow, where do I begin... Vivace was simply exquisite, the restaurant is large and can accommodate a lot of people, the style is a little old school..."
Philip Doyle
"We had an amazing dinner for 8 in the private dining area, our first time there as a group, very welcoming team. We were very impressed with our..."
Koka4G
"Loved the selection of tapas and great service we enjoyed on Saturday night. Brilliant dessert as well, highly recommend. Easy to find on High..."
Sarah Parsons
"I was recommended to try the onion rings. I think it could be better as some onion rings were not well cooked and it's too oily. Also had the pasta..."
Michelle Chua
"Love the interior here. The restaurant is surprisingly big and spaced out which allows for a very intimate dining experience. I came here with a few..."
Rojas
"A table on the balcony. watching busy high street. excellent service. non intrusive. Plenty on the menu. will be back to try more dishes. kumara..."
Bruce Martin
"The best place to eat in the City! Came here Saturday night with 2 others.This place was recommended to me by a friend and I'm glad I went with their..."
Tor
"Came here for dinner in a group of 5. We didn't realize how big the place is! It even has its own private dinner room. Love the setting! We were..."
Trin
"We had a phenomenal meal for my sister's birthday tonight. It was our first time there and we were thoroughly impressed with the staff, food and..."
Manic Diner
"Lovely candle lit place for dinnerI guess you can call it another one of those restaurants that sell pasta, steak and pizza - but of those, its..."
Thegreeats
"Lively fun place to chill with friends, great menu and the food is beautifully presented. If you are looking for something exciting order the..."
Nelson Rhodes
"OMG seriously.... this place was perrrrrfect i had just worked 4 x 16 hour days all in row... and i was in desperate need of food attention... only..."
Luxuryloverxxx
"Beautiful Atmosphere , Fantastic Food , Lovely service from waiters , chefs and bar staff šš“š¾ 10/10 Have been here twice , Food..."
Kaaaaaailah
"In the heart of the city ... Excellent food. ..good bar... Would love to go again. ...Deserts are also yum ... Highly recommended .. A must go for..."
Pmaroo
"We were thoroughly impressed with the service and the food. I booked for a large group as we were at a conference for the week and needed something..."
Phatnesian
"Delicious food! The vegetarian pizza was not what I expected flavour wise- it had a bit of a spice kick- but it was the perfect amount of crispy..."
A
"Food is amazing! We ordered 5 small dishes to share, which was sufficient. Staff were friendly, nice atmosphere. Recommend it for a romantic night..."
Jayne Oates
"The pork belly .. Greasy, oily and fatty but, yummy! We also ordered the smoked duck / seared scallops risotto. Hmm, the duck meat was too dry, will..."
JJJiiiiAn
"Vivace - I like the fireplace and the layout of dining area..The food is good service is always on point.I like their gnocchi and some of..."
FoodLoco
"We were in a booked room for this occasion. Excellent service, environment. Friendly staff. Mains and dessert I ordered very appetising. There is a..."
Tuku
"Amazing service and food!! Had eaten at Vivace with four of my girlfriends for lunch on a Monday with a $100 grabone voucher and tried a wide range..."
Kellie Lee
"One of my absolute faves in Auckland CBD been here so many times and never been disappointed. Lots of seating and some great unique seating options..."
Aimee Young
"The best thing about this restaurant is the atmosphere. As soon as you reach the top of the stairs, you are no longer on Auckland's chilly night time..."
Where.iate
"Had lunch there todayThis has been a long-time favourite of mineHad the Caesar saladQuite superbExcellent service and..."
Glenn Town
"My friend took me here for my birthday and it was just devine. Words cannot do our meals justice.The place is relaxing and has great ambience..."
Sungsam7
"I have been back Vivace a few times already, but the last time my brother tried Beetroot risotto w rocket, walnuts on Vegan venue. It is not as..."
James
"I remember years ago when Vivace was at the top of Vulcan Lane. The space on High Street has character with the high studs.Ā Recommend the..."
Fylde
"This place is stunning. Ā It perfects the trifecta of ambience, food and service.We went to Vivace on Saturday after a show and without a..."
The Food Scribbler
"Vivace was a last minute dinner decision while in the city, and I was very eager to try for myself. We arrived without a booking around quarter to..."
Rhiannon Baldock
"I LOVE this place. Can never find one fault at all! It's very warm, inviting and spacious! staff are very attentive and lovely, food comes out very..."
Holly Grey
"Perfection. I enjoy quality food and can be at times a bit of a critic about underwhelming food. Vivace did not disappoint! It was to the highes of..."
Grace
"I went here with a bunch of friends for another friends 21st. A well decorated space with outdoor eating on a balcony looking over high street,..."
Marina Harding
"My partner and I enjoyed a lovely evening at Vivace to celebrate our 5 year anniversary. The restaurant is in between casual and fine dining as it is..."
Davo & Sarah
"Vivace is my first Italian restaurant I have tried in Auckland. The food here is expectedly delicate and delicious.It is rather windy today, but..."
Shirley Yu
"Amazing ambience here, perfect for a dinner date, with the restaurant next to the bar in the open space. You have to go up some stairs and through..."
Vivien @ KJAS Blog
"Hands down the best Italian food in Auckland. Every time I come here the service is fast / polite and the food is always fantastic. Can never fault..."
Fleur Peps
"We had not been to Vivace for a couple of years. Was excellent then and is still excellent. We opted to share a bunch of tapas. The scallops were a..."
Tim Sato-Thompson
"Love this place! Food is gorgeous and service is great. Highly recommend if you want a cool atmosphere. Have been coming here for years and still..."
Angie
"I go to Vivace quite regularly, favourite restaurant to eat at in Auckland. The tapas are fantastic, namely the haloumi and meatballs, the pepperoni..."
Georgia Dale
"Two thumbs up to Vivace for delicious food, yummy cocktails and super awesome service . Myself, my sister and our friend had tapas and drinks on the..."
K-Lee
"Been here a lot now since this is our new favourite. Great layout very big place.always the right temperature also with an outdoor area for smokers,..."
Sinead O\'Connell
"Was bought here by banking clients when I first moved to AKL - first thought as saw the old staircase was that clearly I wasn't seen as an A list..."
Patrick Johnson
"We really enjoyed our dining experience here. Tapas were fantastic as a shared starter. Highly recommend the goats cheese and mozzarella balls and..."
Kay Adams
"Candles Candles and lots of Candles, WOW...love the atmosphere walking up the staircase opening the curtains and your mood will surely change..my..."
Al Kumar
"been here quite a few times. always good food. had a work function in one of their private rooms which was a really nice space. excellent service. ..."
The Guppy
"One of my favorite city centre eateries. Went again recently with a big group . Fantastic food service and atmosphere always packed as a..."
Victoria
"Thoroughly recommend the wine room for small party.Great tapas and well trained staff.Will go..."
Robin Murray-Leslie
"We had a really lovely dinner here, the food was lovely, market fish - not something I would normally order. the wine list is truely amazing and the..."
Ester
"Food is consistently good here, the wait staff are exceptional, they know us and are always friendly, but not intrusive. We love the tapas..."
Tina Ah Chee
"I held a birthday dinner with 14 friends, booking was very smooth, and I was able to ask them how it was to be arranged. The people were always very..."
Bobby Shen
"I've been here so many times and have never been disappointed! Any time I want somewhere NICE to bring someone, especially out of towners. Go..."
Sara
"Very difficult to be disappointed here - consistently excellent and interesting. I've been going here since they were in Vulcan Lane, take all my..."
Louise Young
"Great service and huge airy space makes a great atmosphere.I have been here for drinks and a couple of dinners last year but this time we wanted..."
Lillian
"Went here for dinner before a show at the Civic. Its a great open space, wooden floors and racks of wine everywhere. They have a few private dining..."
Food Dilemma
"We went to Vivace before the film festival and loved it. The tapas were great and the service was even..."
Lyn Woodley
"If you are looking for a great meal, with great service go to Vivace. Being around for decades speaks volumes about the quality and charm of this..."
Allan C
"We went here with a group of 10 adults.
None of us could complain about anything.
Everyone in the group said we would definitely come back here..."
Darrin Milne
"Had an amazing experience here for a work dinner. The staff was amazing and offered great recommendations for food and drinks.
Would highly..."
Dean Campbell
"It was New Yearās Eveā¦made a very last min dinner plan. We were lucky enough to dine at their bar area which was fantastic šš„ we had a..."
Vea Masila
"We decided to share a few smaller plates and 1 main which was a great idea really nice meatballs, pork, duck fat potatoes, morrocan chicken and the..."
Kiel Reilly
"The food was great. I felt it was a little pricey considering the size of the..."
L Ram
"Loved this place, the tapas portions were very generous and the food was delicious. The waiter was a lovely chap too! Will definitely be..."
victoria lahman
"The staff at Vivace are amazing and there is a whole vegan menu which is great. The attention to detail from the staff was incredible. My dining..."
April Kerslake
"Italian-style cuisine with a NZ twist. The entrees are great for sharing, and there is a nice selection of pastas and risottos. Love the beer on tap,..."
Michela Zanata
"Went here for a nice dinner and was not disappointed.
Food were of satisfying portions. The fried squid and fried mushrooms entrees are great...."
Isabelle Tran
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