Old world charm and great food. In the summer the patio is gorgeous.If you live in Charlottesville or just passing through you must visit. I go for all my special occasions more

$8 for a side of uninteresting overly roasted asparagus with sea salt and olive oile?! more

it is quiet and very romantic more

My finace and I had always wanted to try Vivace because it looked like a nice Italian restaurant with a good menu. However, the host was rude to us from the time we walked in and the customer service was horrible. He told us it would be a 20 min wait since we didn't have a reservation and that was... more

Very good Italian in C'ville. My osso bucco was very good. Two at my table raved about the veal parmigiana. Good bruschetta, too. more

One of my favorites more

for when they say they want Italian. more

Food is average at best. Found dirty silverware once. The outdoor seating is nice, however, not worth it because of slow service, average food and a chance of getting used and unwashed silverware. more

The walls of the entranceway are covered with "Best of Charlottesville" awards, but the food didn't live up to this designation. My wife and I were referred here by the concierge at the Omni. The restaurant itself is comfortable, the staff helpful, and the service prompt, but the quality of the food is mediocre, at best. We shared a margherita... more