Every dish we ordered was very good. Calamari, pasta with shrinp & lobster, veal francaise and Affogato for dessert. The martini and Lychee martini were excellent as well. Our server was very attentive and the manager came over to see if everything was good. The ambiance was very nice down to the dinnerware and glasses. I would highly recommend Vivacino if you want a high end Italian experience.
Edward
My wife had the card which she said was excellent. I had to bill. Mark was a little dry. I am also usually used to it over pasta with some kind of sherry or Marcella sauce. 
Gail
Three of us enjoyed a pleasant Tuesday evening meal. Our server, Katrina (sp) was excellent and gave us details to the spices in our dishes. Everything came out hot and delicious, from garlic bread to the pistachios dessert. While Chicken parm was not on in the main menu, they do have it on their favorites (ask for it). It was delicious. Big portions, as well. We will be back.
Tiffany
Had a great experience at Vivacino for a family dinner. Though there were 9 of us, Vivacino went an above and beyond to ensure our food and drinks were to our liking. This was our first time and we will definitely be back!
Kristen
From start to finish, our evening here was absolutely wonderful. The food was fresh, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor — you can tell real care goes into every dish. The menu struck the perfect balance: creative without being overcomplicated, with something for every palate. The wine list was clearly well curated, featuring thoughtful selections that complemented the meal perfectly. The service was outstanding — attentive but never intrusive. (Kamila!!) Every detail was handled smoothly, and the entire staff struck that rare balance of professionalism and warmth. The owners were visible throughout the evening, engaging with guests and creating a genuine sense of hospitality that made the whole experience feel personal. And as a bonus on a Friday night, the live acoustic music set the perfect tone — soft, relaxed, and just the right backdrop for conversation. It's clear this is a place run by people who love what they do. We left already talking about when we'll be back.
Julia
New owners, new menu, same friendly neighborhood vibe. The cocktail menu is very creative. If you enjoy a mocktail made with alcohol free spirits you'll like the selection. The service was exceptional & the food was good. A few dishes are typical Italian-American & some a little more out of the box. It was my friend's birthday & we received a complimentary desert which is pretty unusual. I would go back!
Ali
This was our first time at Vivacino, and we will certainly be back! Warmly greeted by the owner when we arrived, he offered us various seating options which was appreciated. We were there celebrating our anniversary (also a rare night out without kids) and after being seated, were pleasantly surprised when we were brought two glasses of Prosecco. What a thoughtful gesture! Food was very good—octopus appetizer was perfectly cooked, agnolotti was rich and full of complex flavors, and the sirloin was huge with a tasty caramelized onion/mushroom/gorgonzola topping. We also tried the garlic bread (by mistake, we thought our server asked if we wanted bread for the table which we said yes to, but when she brought the garlic bread, we weren't going to send it back!), which was a cheesy, crispy, garlicky, buttery, goodness. A worthy mistake! We ended with the trio of espresso martinis, which all had unique flavors, but hit the spot. Place was hopping, lots of conversations, live music, busy atmosphere which was great to see. If you don't know this place is there, you'd miss it, so definitely seek it out! Service was a bit delayed throughout the night, we were there for over 2 hours, but not a deterrent, as everyone was so kind and helpful. A must try and a welcome addition to the North Andover food scene.
Opentable Diner
From the moment we walked in the door we had a wonderful experience! We were seated quickly and even received complimentary prosecco to celebrate our anniversary. Kamila was so kind and personable and provided guidance on food/drink choices when we were torn between options. We will definitely be back to this gem.
Steve DAgostino
The Entire experience was Amazing! The Service is Top notch. The food Blows away anything down the North End in Boston. Great wine selection. The Two owners come to all the tables and talk with you and want to know how you are enjoying the restaurant. Definitely going back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kathleen
I cannot express how much I love this restaurant. Every single item of food that we order on the menu each time we visit is truly a 10/10. You can tell the chef takes time with each dish to make it perfect. Also, the staff - top notch, per usual. My number 1 favorite Italian restaurant. I wish I could eat here every evening!!
Excellent dining experience at Vivacino. From the moment we walked in the door to our last bite of tiramisu we truly enjoyed our evening. We were attended to right away by Cam our waiter who reviewed the specials and wine list. The Super Tuscan wine is superb. The menu has great variety. You can also order all of the standbys from the Bueno favorites such as chicken marsala, chicken parm, chicken piccata and others. I had the beet salad special with grilled shrimp and it was delicious. My wife had chicken marsala and it was so good. Bonus there was live music on a Thursday night! Can't wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Marsala
Sandra
Always a great dining experience at Vivacino! Food, service, and atmosphere are all excellent! Exciting and different drinks too!
Lorna
A truly amazing dining experience. from the apps to the entrees, and of course dessert! Their cocktails are well crafted and they have an extensive wine list. Our server was very attentive and friendly, and checked in throughout our meal to make sure we were happy. It's a nice and relaxed vibe, and we can't wait to return!
Kim Dibattista
Wow! I wish we took pictures of the dishes but we couldn't wait to eat! The owners and staff were so attentive came out to check on us more than once, the eggplant rollatini and charcuterie appetizers were amazing best I have ever had. All of our food was delicious, Tanya made our drinks perfectly ! The atmosphere was cozy and inviting. Great job Vivacino, cannot wait to come back ! Thank you for making us feel so welcomed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shannon
Not much atmosphere.. food just ok.. Service ok.. not busy so no reason.. will not be returning..
Every dish we ordered was very good. Calamari, pasta with shrinp & lobster, veal francaise and Affogato for dessert. The martini and Lychee martini were excellent as well. Our server was very attentive and the manager came over to see if everything was good. The ambiance was very nice down to the dinnerware and glasses. I would highly recommend Vivacino if you want a high end Italian experience.
My wife had the card which she said was excellent. I had to bill. Mark was a little dry. I am also usually used to it over pasta with some kind of sherry or Marcella sauce. 
Three of us enjoyed a pleasant Tuesday evening meal. Our server, Katrina (sp) was excellent and gave us details to the spices in our dishes. Everything came out hot and delicious, from garlic bread to the pistachios dessert. While Chicken parm was not on in the main menu, they do have it on their favorites (ask for it). It was delicious. Big portions, as well. We will be back.
Had a great experience at Vivacino for a family dinner. Though there were 9 of us, Vivacino went an above and beyond to ensure our food and drinks were to our liking. This was our first time and we will definitely be back!
From start to finish, our evening here was absolutely wonderful. The food was fresh, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor — you can tell real care goes into every dish. The menu struck the perfect balance: creative without being overcomplicated, with something for every palate. The wine list was clearly well curated, featuring thoughtful selections that complemented the meal perfectly. The service was outstanding — attentive but never intrusive. (Kamila!!) Every detail was handled smoothly, and the entire staff struck that rare balance of professionalism and warmth. The owners were visible throughout the evening, engaging with guests and creating a genuine sense of hospitality that made the whole experience feel personal. And as a bonus on a Friday night, the live acoustic music set the perfect tone — soft, relaxed, and just the right backdrop for conversation. It's clear this is a place run by people who love what they do. We left already talking about when we'll be back.
New owners, new menu, same friendly neighborhood vibe. The cocktail menu is very creative. If you enjoy a mocktail made with alcohol free spirits you'll like the selection. The service was exceptional & the food was good. A few dishes are typical Italian-American & some a little more out of the box. It was my friend's birthday & we received a complimentary desert which is pretty unusual. I would go back!
This was our first time at Vivacino, and we will certainly be back! Warmly greeted by the owner when we arrived, he offered us various seating options which was appreciated. We were there celebrating our anniversary (also a rare night out without kids) and after being seated, were pleasantly surprised when we were brought two glasses of Prosecco. What a thoughtful gesture! Food was very good—octopus appetizer was perfectly cooked, agnolotti was rich and full of complex flavors, and the sirloin was huge with a tasty caramelized onion/mushroom/gorgonzola topping. We also tried the garlic bread (by mistake, we thought our server asked if we wanted bread for the table which we said yes to, but when she brought the garlic bread, we weren't going to send it back!), which was a cheesy, crispy, garlicky, buttery, goodness. A worthy mistake! We ended with the trio of espresso martinis, which all had unique flavors, but hit the spot. Place was hopping, lots of conversations, live music, busy atmosphere which was great to see. If you don't know this place is there, you'd miss it, so definitely seek it out! Service was a bit delayed throughout the night, we were there for over 2 hours, but not a deterrent, as everyone was so kind and helpful. A must try and a welcome addition to the North Andover food scene.
From the moment we walked in the door we had a wonderful experience! We were seated quickly and even received complimentary prosecco to celebrate our anniversary. Kamila was so kind and personable and provided guidance on food/drink choices when we were torn between options. We will definitely be back to this gem.
The Entire experience was Amazing! The Service is Top notch. The food Blows away anything down the North End in Boston. Great wine selection. The Two owners come to all the tables and talk with you and want to know how you are enjoying the restaurant. Definitely going back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I cannot express how much I love this restaurant. Every single item of food that we order on the menu each time we visit is truly a 10/10. You can tell the chef takes time with each dish to make it perfect. Also, the staff - top notch, per usual. My number 1 favorite Italian restaurant. I wish I could eat here every evening!!
Restaurantji Recommends
Excellent dining experience at Vivacino. From the moment we walked in the door to our last bite of tiramisu we truly enjoyed our evening. We were attended to right away by Cam our waiter who reviewed the specials and wine list. The Super Tuscan wine is superb. The menu has great variety. You can also order all of the standbys from the Bueno favorites such as chicken marsala, chicken parm, chicken piccata and others. I had the beet salad special with grilled shrimp and it was delicious. My wife had chicken marsala and it was so good. Bonus there was live music on a Thursday night! Can't wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Marsala
Always a great dining experience at Vivacino! Food, service, and atmosphere are all excellent! Exciting and different drinks too!
A truly amazing dining experience. from the apps to the entrees, and of course dessert! Their cocktails are well crafted and they have an extensive wine list. Our server was very attentive and friendly, and checked in throughout our meal to make sure we were happy. It's a nice and relaxed vibe, and we can't wait to return!
Wow! I wish we took pictures of the dishes but we couldn't wait to eat! The owners and staff were so attentive came out to check on us more than once, the eggplant rollatini and charcuterie appetizers were amazing best I have ever had. All of our food was delicious, Tanya made our drinks perfectly ! The atmosphere was cozy and inviting. Great job Vivacino, cannot wait to come back ! Thank you for making us feel so welcomed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not much atmosphere.. food just ok.. Service ok.. not busy so no reason.. will not be returning..
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