Vivace

2244 Ivy Rd, Charlottesville
(434) 979-0994

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Orecchiette Broccoli Rabe House Fennel Sausage Parma Padano

Fresh Calamari Fritti with Smoked Tomato Aioli

House Sausage Crispy Polenta Cake Peperonata

Mussels with White Wine Tomato Brodo

Gamberi Fra Diavolo

Spaghetti Carbonara

Spaghetti Oreganata

Chicken Parmigiana

Eggplant Parmesan

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The food is awesome, the experience not so much. I don’t really like the service because every time I book inside, they end up placing me outside even though we made the reservation three weeks in advance for indoor seating (and it honestly feels like they prioritize non-college students for inside). It’s always super cold outside -- something about the setup is never warm enough.

I also don’t like that it feels like they don’t care as much when I’m...

February 2026

I was looking for a place to celebrate my 23rd wedding anniversary, and as we both love Italian food, this seemed to fit the bill. Our introduction to the business was the strange parking, as I drove around the building twice and settled on parking near the street. I walked up the hill to the not entrance, and there was a sign on the not entrance door that said not to park in the spots for the shops or the Sentara lot, as you would be towed. Given there was no parking available...

December 2025

Had my brothers surprise 70th here. Gave us a private dining room. Waitress was attentive and polite. Food was magnificent. Atmosphere was delightful. Prices weren't ridiculous. Mussels and calamari were tasty and parking was plentiful

November 2025

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