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Vivace - Charlotte

Cuisine: European, Italian

Price Range: $$$

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Enjoy a gorgeous view of the city from the Vivace patio while sipping a near perfect glass of Chianti, or dine inside and be awed by the restaurant's contemporary architecture and stunning red chandelier lamps. While the beautiful building is sure to impress, it's the delicious Italian entrees that truly blow patrons away. Each meal begins with bread service and a bean spread, which is duly complemented by any of the delicious homemade pasta dishes.

Address:

1100 Metropolitan Ave
Charlotte, NC 28204
704-370-7755

Hours:

Mon-Thu: 11am-10pm
Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm
Sun: 11am-9pm

Website:

vivacecharlotte.com

Pescetarian Menu
- Antipasti
  
  Steamed PEI Mussels
  
  roasted tomatoes, shallots, garlic, white wine & herbs, herbed crostini ($12.00)
  
  Calamari
  
  spicy tomato relish ($12.00)
  
  Brussels Sprouts
  
  dried apricot, roasted red pepper, honey vinaigrette & lemon crema ($11.00)
  
  Formaggio
  
  chef's selection of artisan cheeses with assorted accompaniments, herbed crostini & flatbread ($9.00)
  
  Octopus
  
  salsa verde, red pepper romesco, charred citrus, grape tomatoes, fingerling potatoes & smoked paprika ($12.00)
- Insalate
  
  Insalata Tritato
  
  chopped salad of spinach, romaine & radicchio, ceci beans, salami picante, tomatoes, red onion, fresh basil, artichoke hearts, herb vinaigrette ($9.00)
  
  Arugula
  
  fresh mozzarella, pickled red onion, baby tomato, lemon vinaigrette ($8.00)
  
  Burrata
  
  basil, roasted peppers, tomatoes, pickled red onion, basil oil, arugula, balsamic pearls ($12.00)
  
  Caesar*
  
  house dressing, croûtons, parmesan cheese ($8.00)
  
  Roasted Pepper & Artichoke
  
  fresh mozzarella, grape tomatoes, baby arugula, herb vinaigrette ($9.00)
  
  Field Greens
  
  local mixed greens, shaved parmesan, pickled red onion, grape tomato, pistachio, lemon vinaigrette ($8.00)
- Pizza
  
  Margherita
  
  fresh mozzarella, roasted tomato, basil ($13.00)
  
  Funghi
  
  mascarpone, cremini, porcini & oyster mushrooms, sun-dried tomato, goat cheese ($14.00)
  
  Truffle Egg*
  
  four cheese, fresh egg, sottocenere, parmesan cheese ($16.00)
  
  Fig
  
  gorgonzola, baby arugula, balsamic ($13.00)
- Primi
  
  Pescatore
  
  squid ink linguine, mussels, clams, shrimp, scallop & calamari, tomato white wine sauce ($22.00)
  
  Shellfish Capellini
  
  cherry pepper, fresh clams, mussels, pine nuts, bread crumbs, lemon ($19.00)
  
  Four Cheese Ravioli
  
  wilted spinach, roasted garlic crema, rustic tomato sauce ($17.00)
  
  Penne alla Vodka
  
  penne pasta, caramelized shallot, rosemary, fresh lobster, shrimp & sun-dried tomato ($21.00)
  
  Vegetariano
  
  bucatini with asparagus, wild mushroom conserva, peas, fresh basil pesto, ricotta salata & red pepper pesto ($17.00)
- Secondi
  
  Pan Roasted Salmon*
  
  blood orange glaze, beet butter, brussels slaw, baby arugula, lemon crema, crispy fingerlings ($24.00)
  
  Seared Scallops*
  
  golden beet risotto with romesco sauce, english pea purée ($24.00)
- Contorni
  
  Rosemary Potatoes
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Vegetable Risotto
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Grilled Asparagus
  
  lemon vinaigrette ($6.00)
  
  Baby Carrots
  
  blood orange glaze ($6.00)
  
  Broccolini
  
  pine nuts, bread crumb, lemon butter ($6.00)
Brunch Menu
- Antipasti
  
  Meatballs
  
  tomato sauce, romano cheese ($7.00)
  
  Truffle Chips
  
  house chips with truffle fonduta & parmesan cheese ($11.00)
  
  Steamed Pei Mussels
  
  prince edward isle mussels with tomatoes, shallots, garlic, clam broth & crostini ($12.00)
  
  Calamari
  
  flash fried with spicy tomato caper relish ($12.00)
  
  Brussels Sprouts
  
  crispy potatoes, bacon & parmesan cheese ($8.00)
- Insalate
  
  Arugula
  
  fresh mozzarella, pickled red onion, baby tomato, lemon vinaigrette ($8.00)
  
  Caesar*
  
  house dressing, croutons & parmesan cheese ($8.00)
  
  Field Greens
  
  mixed greens, shaved parmesan, pickled red onion, pistachio & house lemon vinaigrette ($8.00)
  
  Caprese
  
  heirloom tomato, arugula, fresh basil pesto & balsamic syrup ($9.00)
  
  Insalata Tritato
  
  chopped salad of spinach, romaine & radicchio, ceci beans, salami picante, herbed chicken, aged provolone, tomatoes, red onion, fresh basil, artichoke hearts, herb vinaigrette ($13.00)
  
  Azzura e Nero*
  
  espelette seared beef tenderloin, 75 day cave-aged blue cheese, apricot, roasted pepper & field greens, herb vinaigrette ($15.00)
- Stile Famiglia
  
  Pane Dolce
  
  assorted muffins, rosemary biscuits & blueberry scones, marmalade & raspberry preserves ($5.00)
  
  Tuscan Potatoes
  
  fried potatoes with parmesan cheese ($5.00)
  
  Parmesan Polenta
  
  creamy polenta with romano cheese ($5.00)
  
  Biscuit & Gravy
  
  house rosemary biscuit with country gravy ($6.00)
- Add-Ons
  
  Grilled Salmon*
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Herbed Chicken
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Sautéed Shrimp
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Tenderloin*
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Scallops*
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Side of Bacon
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Side of Ham
  
  ($4.00)
- Piatto Principale
  
  Sicilian Quiche
  
  spinach, italian sausage, caramelized onion, goat cheese & onion fonduta, served with mixed green salad ($15.00)
  
  Mushroom Frittata
  
  wild mushroom conserva, artichokes, spinach & mozzarella cheese with tuscan potatoes ($14.00)
  
  Americano Frittata
  
  smoked bacon, roasted shallots, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, tuscan potatoes ($14.00)
  
  Pane Perdu
  
  egg-battered french toast with orange mascarpone, berry compote pure maple syrup, choice of bacon or ham ($13.00)
  
  Penne alla Vodka
  
  dried tomato vodka cream sauce, roasted shallots & sautéed shrimp ($15.00)
  
  Shrimp & Grits
  
  parmesan polenta, tasso ham, roasted tomato & parmesan cheese with sautéed shrimp ($15.00)
  
  Pasta Rustica
  
  bucatini, pancetta, house spicy amatriciana tomato sauce, romano cheese & meatball ($14.00)
  
  Chicken & Biscuit*
  
  house rosemary biscuit, poached egg, country sausage gravy & fried chicken ($14.00)
  
  Parmigiano
  
  parmesan cheese breaded chicken topped with 4 cheese blend, house red sauce, served with mixed green salad ($15.00)
- Benedicti
  
  Traditionale*
  
  toasted english muffin with fresh tomato, cottage ham, poached egg, hollandaise & tuscan potatoes ($15.00)
  
  Carne*
  
  filet mignon, toasted english muffin with poached egg, hollandaise & tuscan potatoes ($18.00)
  
  Salmone*
  
  toasted english muffin with poached egg, hollandaise, smoked salmon & tuscan potatoes ($17.00)
- Dolci
  
  House Cheesecake
  
  whipped mascarpone, graham cracker, peach puree, raspberry ($7.00)
  
  Tiramisu
  
  chocolate ganache, espresso, nutella ($6.00)
  
  Gelato
  
  daily assortment ($6.00)
  
  Sorbetti In Frutta
  
  frozen sorbetti served in fruit ($8.00)
- Bloody Marys + Mimosas
  
  Bloody Marys + Mimosas
  
  ($2.00)
Lunch Menu
- Antipasti
  
  Meatballs
  
  tomato sauce, parmesan reggiano ($7.00)
  
  Steamed Pei Mussels
  
  tomatoes, shallots, garlic, brown butter, thyme ($12.00)
  
  Truffle Chips
  
  creamy black truffle fonduta ($7.00)
  
  Brussels Sprouts
  
  dried apricot, pancetta, roasted red pepper, honey vinaigrette, lemon crema ($9.00)
  
  Calamari
  
  spicy tomato relish ($9.00)
- Insalata
  
  Insalata di Cesare*
  
  chopped heart of romaine, anchovy, house made dressing ($9.00)
  
  Field Greens
  
  local mixed greens, shaved parmesan, pickled red onion, grape tomato, pistachio, lemon vinaigrette ($8.00)
  
  Insalata Tritato
  
  chopped salad of spinach, romaine, radicchio, ceci beans, salami calabrese, herb chicken, aged provolone, tomatoes, red onion, fresh basil, artichokes, italian vinaigrette ($12.00)
  
  Nero e Azzurra*
  
  espelette blackened tenderloin of beef, artichokes, tomatoes, roasted peppers, apricot, gorgonzola ($14.00)
  
  Caprese
  
  vine ripe tomato, basil, fresh mozzarella, pesto, baby arugula ($9.00)
- Accompaniment
  
  Grilled Chicken
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Grilled Salmon* or Grilled Shrimp
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Filet*
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Seared Scallops
  
  ($9.00)
- Panini
  
  Grilled Chicken
  
  prosciutto, provolone, red pepper pesto, roasted red pepper, soft italian roll ($11.00)
  
  Braised Meatball
  
  fresh mozzarella, rustic red sauce, soft italian roll ($9.00)
  
  Chicken Parmesan
  
  breaded chicken, provolone, basil, red sauce, toasted brioche bun ($10.00)
- Pizza
  
  Margherita
  
  fresh mozzarella, roasted tomato, basil ($13.00)
  
  Mushroom
  
  mascarpone, mozzarella, cremini, porcini, oyster mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, goat cheese ($14.00)
  
  Fig & Prosciutto
  
  gorgonzola, baby arugula, balsamic ($13.00)
  
  Smoked Duck
  
  four cheese, smoked duck, apricot, caramelized onion, arugula & red pepper pesto ($15.00)
  
  Truffle Egg*
  
  four cheese with guanciale, fresh egg, sottocenere, parmesan cheese ($16.00)
- Primi
  
  Bucatini Rustica
  
  spicy tomato sauce, onion, guanciale, pecorino, meatball, imported bucatini pasta ($14.00)
  
  Farfalle con Funghi
  
  garlic, romano cheese, wild mushrooms, fresh tomato, chicken, peas, shallots ($14.00)
  
  Penne alla Vodka
  
  sundried tomato vodka cream, sautéed shrimp, rosemary, caramelized onion, imported penne pasta ($14.00)
  
  Fettuccine al Pesto
  
  feta cheese, grape tomato, red onion, grilled herb chicken ($14.00)
- Dolci
  
  Seasonal Cheesecake
  
  whipped mascarpone, gingerbread crust, marmellata ($7.00)
  
  Black & White Tiramisu
  
  chocolate ganache, white chocolate, espresso ($7.00)
  
  Cappuccino Brulee
  
  espresso custard, whipped cream, biscotti ($7.00)
Gluten Free Menu
- Antipasti
  Steamed PEI Mussels
  
  roasted tomatoes, shallots, garlic, white wine & herbs ($12.00)
  
  Carne & Formaggio
  chef's selection of charcuterie & artisan cheeses with assorted accompaniments & flatbread
  
  $16.00
  
  Meat Only: $10.00
  
  Cheese Only: $9.00
  Brussels Sprouts
  
  dried apricot, pancetta, roasted red pepper, honey vinaigrette & lemon crema ($11.00)
  
  Octopus
  
  salsa verde, red pepper romesco, charred citrus, grape tomatoes, fingerling potatoes & smoked paprika ($12.00)
- Insalate
  
  Caesar*
  
  house dressing, parmesan cheese ($8.00)
  
  Insalata Tritato
  
  chopped salad of spinach, romaine & radicchio, ceci beans, salami picante, aged provolone, tomatoes, red onion, fresh basil, artichoke hearts, herb vinaigrette ($9.00)
  
  Field Greens
  
  local mixed greens, shaved parmesan, pickled red onion, grape tomato, pistachio, lemon vinaigrette ($8.00)
  
  Arugula
  
  fresh mozzarella, pickled red onion, baby tomato, lemon vinaigrette ($8.00)
  
  Burrata
  
  basil, roasted peppers, tomatoes, pickled red onion, basil oil, arugula, balsamic pearls ($12.00)
  
  Roasted Pepper & Artichoke
  
  fresh mozzarella, grape tomatoes, baby arugula, herb vinaigrette ($9.00)
- Pizza
  
  Margherita
  
  fresh mozzarella, roasted tomato, basil ($13.00)
  
  Fig & Prosciutto
  
  gorgonzola, baby arugula, balsamic ($13.00)
  
  Funghi
  
  mascarpone, cremini, porcini & oyster mushrooms, sun-dried tomato, goat cheese ($14.00)
  
  Truffle Egg*
  
  four cheese with guanciale, fresh egg, sottocenere, parmesan cheese ($16.00)
  
  Smoked Duck
  
  four cheese, smoked duck, apricot, caramelized onion, arugula & red pepper pesto ($15.00)
- Primi
  
  'Nduja Shellfish Capellini
  
  cherry pepper, fresh clams, mussels, 'nduja, pine nuts, lemon ($19.00)
  
  Bolognese
  
  goat cheese crema ($17.00)
  
  Vegetariano
  
  asparagus, wild mushroom conserva, peas, fresh basil pesto, ricotta salata & red pepper pesto ($17.00)
- Secondi
  
  Pan Roasted Salmon*
  
  blood orange glaze, beet butter, brussels slaw, baby arugula, lemon crema, crispy fingerlings ($24.00)
  
  Seared Scallops*
  
  golden beet risotto with romesco sauce, english pea purée ($24.00)
  
  Duck Breast Risotto
  
  seared duck, fig agrodolce, baby pea & parmesan risotto, charred parsnip & carrots ($23.00)
  
  Griglia Misto*
  
  lamb chops, sliced duck breast, beef tenderloin, herb demi, rosemary potatoes, roasted peppers & broccolini ($33.00)
  
  Lamb*
  
  grilled domestic lamb chops, broccolini, parsnip purée, orange fig agrodolce ($30.00)
  
  Springer Mountain Farms Chicken al Mattone
  
  rosemary potatoes, herb chicken jus, lemon agrodolce & seasonal vegetables ($24.00)
  
  Grilled Beef Tenderloin*
  
  medallions of beef tenderloin, mushroom & gorgonzola polenta, red wine demi-glace, broccolini, charred carrots ($26.00)
- Contorni
  
  Rosemary Potatoes
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Vegetable Risotto
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Grilled Asparagus
  
  lemon vinaigrette ($6.00)
  
  Baby Carrots
  
  blood orange glaze ($6.00)
  
  Broccolini
  
  pine nuts, lemon butter ($6.00)
Dinner Menu
- Antipasti
  Steamed PEI Mussels
  
  roasted tomatoes, shallots, garlic, white wine & herbs, herbed crostini ($12.00)
  
  Carne & Formaggio
  chef's selection of charcuterie & artisan cheeses with assorted accompaniments, herbed crostini & flatbread
  
  $16.00
  
  Meat Only: $10.00
  
  Cheese Only: $9.00
  Octopus
  
  salsa verde, red pepper romesco, charred citrus, grape tomatoes, fingerling potatoes & smoked paprika ($12.00)
  
  Calamari
  
  spicy tomato relish ($12.00)
  
  Meatballs
  
  tomato sauce, parmesan reggiano ($7.00)
  
  Smoked Duck Bruschetta
  
  arugula, tomato, smoked duck, apricot & goat cheese on herbed crostini ($11.00)
  
  Brussels Sprouts
  
  dried apricot, pancetta, roasted red pepper, honey vinaigrette & lemon crema ($11.00)
- Insalate
  
  Insalata Tritato
  
  chopped salad of spinach, romaine & radicchio, ceci beans, salami picante, aged provolone, tomatoes, red onion, fresh basil, artichoke hearts, herb vinaigrette ($9.00)
  
  Arugula
  
  fresh mozzarella, pickled red onion, baby tomato, lemon vinaigrette ($8.00)
  
  Burrata
  
  basil, roasted peppers, tomatoes, pickled red onion, basil oil, arugula, balsamic pearls ($12.00)
  
  Caesar*
  
  house dressing, croûtons, parmesan cheese ($8.00)
  
  Roasted Pepper & Artichoke
  
  fresh mozzarella, grape tomatoes, baby arugula, herb vinaigrette ($9.00)
  
  Field Greens
  
  local mixed greens, shaved parmesan, pickled red onion, grape tomato, pistachio, lemon vinaigrette ($8.00)
- Pizza
  
  Margherita
  
  fresh mozzarella, roasted tomato, basil ($13.00)
  
  Fig & Prosciutto
  
  gorgonzola, baby arugula, balsamic ($13.00)
  
  Funghi
  
  mascarpone, cremini, porcini & oyster mushrooms, sun-dried tomato, goat cheese ($14.00)
  
  Smoked Duck
  
  four cheese, smoked duck, apricot, caramelized onion, arugula & red pepper pesto ($15.00)
  
  Truffle Egg*
  
  four cheese with guanciale, fresh egg, sottocenere, parmesan cheese ($16.00)
- Primi
  
  Pasta Rustica
  
  bucatini with meatballs, pancetta, guanciale, spicy red sauce, basil, grated cheeses ($18.00)
  
  Pescatore
  
  squid ink linguine, mussels, clams, shrimp, scallop & calamari, spicy fennel & tomato white wine sauce ($22.00)
  
  'Nduja Shellfish Capellini
  
  cherry pepper, fresh clams, mussels, 'nduja, pine nuts, bread crumbs, lemon ($19.00)
  
  Four Cheese Ravioli
  
  wilted spinach, roasted garlic crema, rustic tomato sauce ($17.00)
  
  Pappardelle
  
  house bolognese sauce, goat cheese crema ($17.00)
  
  Penne alla Vodka
  
  penne pasta, caramelized shallot, rosemary, fresh lobster, shrimp & sun-dried tomato ($21.00)
  
  Tortelloni
  
  herbed chicken, ricotta salata, baby peas, prosciutto di parma, wild mushrooms, red pepper cream sauce ($20.00)
  
  Vegetariano
  
  bucatini with asparagus, wild mushroom conserva, peas, fresh basil pesto, ricotta salata & red pepper pesto ($17.00)
- Secondi
  
  Pan Roasted Salmon*
  
  blood orange glaze, beet butter, brussels slaw, baby arugula, lemon crema, crispy fingerlings ($24.00)
  
  Seared Scallops*
  
  golden beet risotto with romesco sauce, english pea purée ($24.00)
  
  Duck Breast Risotto
  
  seared duck, fig agrodolce, baby pea & parmesan risotto, charred parsnip & carrots ($23.00)
  
  Griglia Misto*
  
  lamb chops, sliced duck breast, beef tenderloin, herb demi, rosemary potatoes, roasted peppers & broccolini ($33.00)
  
  Lamb*
  
  grilled domestic lamb chops, broccolini, parsnip purée, farro, orange fig agrodolce ($30.00)
  
  Pollo Pesto
  
  pan roasted chicken, prosciutto di parma, house basil pesto, heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella with fettuccine pepper pesto ($25.00)
  
  Veal Saltimbocca
  
  prosciutto, herb & fontina stuffed veal, fresh mozzarella ravioli, wild mushrooms, brown butter pan sauce ($26.00)
  
  Springer Mountain Farms Chicken al Mattone
  
  rosemary potatoes, herbed chicken jus, lemon agrodolce & seasonal vegetables ($24.00)
  
  Grilled Beef Tenderloin*
  
  medallions of beef tenderloin, mushroom & gorgonzola polenta, red wine demi-glace, broccolini, charred carrots ($26.00)
- Contorni
  
  Rosemary Potatoes
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Vegetable Risotto
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Grilled Asparagus
  
  lemon vinaigrette ($6.00)
  
  Baby Carrots
  
  blood orange glaze ($6.00)
  
  Broccolini
  
  pine nuts, bread crumb, lemon butter ($6.00)

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