As a transplant from suburban Philly who grew up in an Italian suburb, I have long given up on finding anything remotely resembling the Italian cuisine I'm accustomed to eating. Sunday gravy isn't a thing here. Humidity works against all things bread. There is water...in Raleigh, not "wooder" ("wooder" being a key ingredient to pizza in the pizza belt). While none of this may make sense to a native Raleighite, for the transplants it will and should serve as a resounding endorsement of Vivo's menu and prowess.
We happily stumbled upon Vivo about two months ago on our continuing (20+ years) quest for respectable pizza. Since that time, we have either dined in or ordered take-away weekly; at times, frequenting twice a week. While the pizza is likely the best in the Triangle (perfect sauce: not overly spiced or viscous, and perfect crust: neither sweet nor bland), everything else on the menu we have tried has been outstanding.
Beyond the food, the atmosphere is welcoming and pleasant. It's a charming and cosy restaurant. The service has always been attentive. I cannot imagine anyone being disappointed with their experience or their meal at Vivo.More