Vivacino

Ironically, I have been very hesitant about visiting Italian places since moving to Boston. Despite having quite a vibrant Italian food scene, especially towards the North End, most of my visits to Italian establishments have proven to be a disappointment. One would feel like Nona's tired or Nona doesn't want to feed you or Nona doesn't want to have anything to do with you. Obviously, that's not what ANY good Nonas ever do since they want you to have the very best. So one may ask what's truly going on? Is it the same issue with other cuisines where the food quality is not properly preserved or because there is no standard to uphold anymore? It reminds me of someone who once said to me that those who care deeply about any cuisine have moved on to NYC and other food-centric areas. All that'

It was TOO GOOD 😍😱😋 We started with their special soup- white bean, guanciale, kale, topped with croutons! Also had the eggplant rollatini! For entrees I had the Caramelle (Cacio e pepe filled, carbonara sauce, pancetta, peas) and my fiance had their special of the night which was a shrimp and lobster gnocchi! For dessert- AFFOGATTO🤌🏻 Drinks were really good too. We will definitely return and hope to see this place have success! It was delicious!

This may have been the best Italian restaurant I’ve ever been to. The homemade pasta was so fresh, it was the best I’ve ever had. Their menu is wonderful, and there are plenty of Italian classics available off the menu that were also amazing. The service was incredible as well! Love the sangria, garlic bread, chicken Marsala, linguine carbonara, and cannoli. The bread and oil served was also really good!

My Husband and I just celebrated our anniversary here last evening (which also happened to be NYE). We had gone here once prior, when it was Bueno Bistro, but this was our first time since it changed ownership to Vivacino. We had a great time! Our server, Jamie, was outstanding; friendly, attentive, polite, and overall great at his job. The food was very flavorful and just the right portions. For an appetizer, we had the portabella stuffed mushroom, stuffed with crab and a breadcrumb mixture, which was delicious. We also got an order of garlic bread that was seasoned to perfection and great for dipping! For our entrees, we had the surf and turf special, which was a lobster risotto, with a 6oz filet (outstanding) and the linguini alfredo with shrimp. Both great meals, hot and freshl

Went with a friend who had signed at Vivacino before. Our server was very attentive and provided some great recommendations. The food was excellent. I really appreciated that many of the dishes weren't just standard Italian restaurant fare. The Manager stopped by our table and let us know that they serve dishes from "all over the boot" and that the menu changes seasonally. We had a great time!