Vivace Restaurant

Awesome service, good food and very accommodating for food allergies. Nice selection of Gluten free options. Our server, Tye and Chef Robin went above and beyond on great customer service. A nice welcome to New Zealand for us!

Vivace is now our go-to for special occassions. Gene and Mandy are the most lovely and accommodating hosts/owners, while their compassion and dedication is reflected in their staff. Over the last few years we have had the pleasure of trying most of their menu, and have not once been disappointed. Their chef is absolutely fantastic. Vivace is one of few places I'm comfortable trying new dishes, because they take a lot of care and pride in every dish they serve. Some of our guests are gluten free or vegan (while two are gluten free AND vegan). Vivace's menu has options even then, which goes a long way when planning a gathering. I'm not a wine or beer drinker, but my partner loves the dark beer they have. I like their cocktails, with a selection of different options and excellent mocktails if I don't want more alcohol. The decor and layout is perfect for the restaurant - high ceilings and wooden decor isn't necessarily a combination I would expect but they certainly pull it off. I enjoy the kitchen being visible as well. The outdoor seating and restaurant location is fantastic. They have a lovely bar as well, which is somewhat separated from the main dining area - a small factor which goes a long way! Vivace is our favourite restaurant in Auckland, and for good reason. While they're a little out of our normal date night budget, we keep coming back because it is well worth it.