Vivace restaurant is located in the heart of bay street’s entertainment precinct, opposite the Palace Cinema Brighton Bay.
Since opening in 2004, Bayside residents and businesses’ alike have grown to love Vivace as their premier local eatery and Function Venue to catch up with friends, family and business colleagues.
Vivace Restaurant Brighton specialises in functions and private dining.
Owner Chris Favaloro and co-host Andrew Zoli are a dynamic duo, that collaborates with the front of house whilst Executive Chef, Davide Ferraro leads the talented team offering an extensive, modern Italian inspired menu, incorporating fresh Australian seafood, Black Angus beef, house-made pasta and delectable desserts for the most fastidious diner.
A striking interior complete with polished timber floors, crystal chandeliers, and several fireplaces welcomes you in to warm, ambient surrounds, especially during winter. The fully air-conditioned venue with bi-fold windows overlooking Bay Street’s picturesque street scape is the only place to be to enjoy gentle Bayside breezes on those warm summer evenings.
The beautiful Jarrah bar is an ideal meeting place to sit up and enjoy the extensive beverage list and some freshly shucked oysters after work or before heading off to the cinema.
Vivace Restaurant Brighton offers 4 Private Dining Rooms, all unique areas suitable for private dining or a cocktail function entertaining groups ranging from 10-40 seated and up to 60 for a cocktail style event.
Venue Amenities
Cuisines
- Italian
Table Sizes
- 0 to 10 Seated
- 10 to 15 Seated
- 15 to 20 Seated
- 20 to 25 Seated
- 25 to 30 Seated
- 30 + Seated
Venue Features
- À la carte
- Bar Mitzvahs
- Bat Mitzvahs
- Birthday Parties
- Business Lunches
- Christenings
- Christmas Parties
- Cocktail Parties
- Corporate
- Engagement Parties
- Fireplaces
- Meetings
- Set Menu
- Small Function Rooms
- Venue Hire
- Weddings
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We celebrated a birthday at Vivace and couldn’t have chosen a better restaurant. Every dish showcased quality ingredients and careful preparation, while the desserts were an excellent way to finish the meal. The welcoming staff ensured everything ran smoothly and made the evening feel truly special.
Vivace delivered a wonderful dining experience from the moment we arrived. The pasta was cooked perfectly, the wine recommendations complemented each course beautifully and the service remained friendly and attentive throughout the evening. The relaxed atmosphere made it easy to enjoy a long dinner with friends.
This was our first visit to Vivace and it certainly won’t be our last. The menu offered plenty of authentic Italian favourites, every course arrived beautifully presented and the service struck the perfect balance between professional and relaxed. We’d happily recommend it for any special occasion.