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Vivo Kitchen
Vivo Kitchen is located in the Village of Sewickley, nestled among the boutiques, art galleries, and specialty shops that line Beaver Street. Vivo opened its doors in Bellevue in 2000, and relocated to Sewickley in 2011. Consistently voted in the "Top 25 Best Restaurants" by Pittsburgh Magazine, as well as "Best New Chef". A focus on fresh and local ingredients, bringing you small plates, fresh pasta, grilled meats and fish, as well as house made desserts.
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61 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 61 reviews
5 stars
(31)
4 stars
(23)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(42)
- fit for foodies(37)
- special occasion(25)
- notable wine list(18)
- great for outdoor dining(16)
- romantic(16)
Vivo Kitchen Reviews List
Review 1 for Vivo Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great atmosphere - awesome food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is a 'can't miss' restaurant in the heart of Sewickley Village. Small plates or full dinner, the options are many, the menu is a bit eclectic but you won't go wrong with anything you choose. (the pork& chevre meatballs in spicy pepper sauce are awesome) On top of the great food and wine, it has a great soho vibe, w/appropriate background music, clean, and contemporary. Outdoor dining is also a must if available near the fire. My wife and have dined here several times and love going back. The service is top shelf and at times the owner will visit with the patrons to gauge their opinions on the food. I can't recommend this place enough. GO!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 2 for Vivo Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We enjoyed our entire dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoyed our entire dining experience. Starting with a tasty pear app. The main course was excellent and they modified one dish at our request - great!! We finished our meal with a very nice desert and our own pot of French press coffee."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for Vivo Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
always a creative menu with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"always a creative menu with everything cooked to perfection"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Vivo Kitchen
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Every Good Thing Comes to an End
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very under whelmed and disappointing. Not like when they were in Bellvue. Pricey, bland, mediocre food and very small portions. You can read my complete review on Urban Spoon. We were looking forward to a good meal for our anniversary but this was not the place. My appetizer had no flavor whatsoever and when I told them they thanked me. Entrees not much better, didn't venture into dessert. Service was adequate but could have been better. Our waiter was the bartender so we took a back seat. Extensive wine list, they could throw in some less expensive wines (there are some decent ones).My husband said he might give them a second chance but I wont, too many other good places. I miss the old Vivo, it was always an adventure in good eats!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
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Review 5 for Vivo Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
...not a review, but your
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"...not a review, but your Select Special Features do no allow for.. "not experienced""
Dined on 04/06/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 6 for Vivo Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food and atmosphere
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent food and atmosphere. Love the light and airy feel of the Sewickley location and the food is as great as always."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Vivo Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best Veal Chop in Pittsburgh...hand
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Best Veal Chop in Pittsburgh...hands down!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 8 for Vivo Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our waiter seemed very distracted,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our waiter seemed very distracted, constantly watching out the window as if we were distracting him."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Vivo Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food and Service was excellent.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food and Service was excellent. Quiet romantic spot after along flight."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2009
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic
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Review 10 for Vivo Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had an excellent meal again
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had an excellent meal again at Vivo. This place is always great..."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Vivo Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Chef is always switching up
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Chef is always switching up the menu, making each visit an explosion of new tastes. One consistent menu item, that we are always happy to have, is the pasta. Best sauce in Pittsburgh!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 12 for Vivo Kitchen
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Will definitely reccommend
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Will definitely reccommend and will return. Food was tasty for most dishes. Appetizer pork/chevre meatball was delish but sauteed mushrooms not so much. Good & large butter lettuce salad w/truffle oil. Flat iron steak was acceptable but lacked pizzaz."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 13 for Vivo Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a great experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a great experience at Vivo Kitchen. Te food combinations were interesting and tasty, and the service was attentive. We appreciated the visit by the owner. We will return, and are looking forward to dining in the courtyard when the weather improves."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Vivo Kitchen
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Quick everyone to the kitchen!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have been to many restaurants in my lifetime. Some very casual to some very elegant. In those forty years however, I never was told after making a reservation that I would have to sit facing the kitchen! This is my over all experience. It was the Valentine holiday. I made a reservation 24 hours in advance. We arrived 10 minutes in advance of stated time. The Hostess asked for my name and in a restaurant that was 70 % empty. Took my wife and I to a small table towards the very back of establishment. When of course my wife simply asked if we could sit in another area or perhaps by a window? We immediately were told "NO!. This is the arrangement". So my valentine had to sit facing the noisy working kitchen for the evening."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
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Review 15 for Vivo Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Went in for Valentine's Day
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went in for Valentine's Day dinner, not sure what to expect, but was overwhelmingly surprised on the great time we had there. The food was excellent, we started with the roasted beet salad and the pork meatballs. The beet salad was fantastic, a must order when you visit, the pork meatballs were spicy and had a cheesy sauce that was equally spicy, if you like heat, this is the ticket. We had the flat iron steak and the lamb chops. Both were cooked to near perfection, and were delicious, would order again on next visit. We had a wonderful bottle of Tuscan wine, and finished the night with pistachio gelato and a deconstructed cheesecake We are going back next saturday with friends, looking forward to another great meal."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 16 for Vivo Kitchen
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
could've been a little better meal!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"side dishes were room temp; but main course was nicely prepared."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2004
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Review 17 for Vivo Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything is great. Food,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Everything is great. Food, staff, service."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 18 for Vivo Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great restaurant! Interesting
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great restaurant! Interesting choices, nice presentation and delicious. Great attention to detail. The owner comes out and greets every table after the meal, really nice touch."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Vivo Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We tried the spagetti with
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We tried the spagetti with lobster, spicy and flavorful. It is a comfortable neiborhood spot.
Choclolate dessert is a hit. The beet salad with a ricotta like cheese was my favorite"
Choclolate dessert is a hit. The beet salad with a ricotta like cheese was my favorite"
Dined on 01/24/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 20 for Vivo Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We enjoyed the food. My chicken
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We enjoyed the food. My chicken was delicious but the kale with winterberries was on the salty side which I personally relayed to the cook. The flat iron steak was delicious according to my husband and the mixed veggies were delicous. We both had the "blood like orange with fennel and baby arugula salad which was again delicous. We purchased the half off bottles of wine and both agreed that the the Hacienda Merlot was very good. Our waiter was very attentive and friendly. Would return."
Dined on 01/17/2013
2007
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 21 for Vivo Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Visit Vivo! Highly recommended!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our first time at Vivo, and I have to say we will be back. The ambiance was romantic with the dim lighting and music playing in the background. We visited during restaurant week and the specials offered were fantastic. I had the flat iron and it was cooked perfectly. My boyfriend had the sea bass and it was equally as tasty. I'm looking forward to going back after January to try some of the cocktails and a glass of wine."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Vivo Kitchen
Based on the average of (40) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic