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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

Lunch Menu
- Antipasti
  
  Meatballs
  
  tomato sauce, parmesan reggiano ($7.00)
  
  Steamed PEI Mussels
  
  tomatoes, shallots, garlic, brown butter, thyme ($15.00)
  
  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
  
  Field Greens
  
  field greens, shaved asiago, pickled red onion, pistachio, lemon vinaigrette ($8.00)
  
  Insalata di Cesare*
  
  chopped heart of romaine, anchovy, house made dressing ($9.00)
  
  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 ($12.00)
  
  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)
- Zuppa
  
  Zuppa di Aragosta
  
  Lobster bisque | crostini, herb crema ($8.00)
- Pasta
  
  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)
  
  Fettucine al Pesto
  
  feta cheese, grape tomato, red onion, grilled herb chicken ($14.00)
- Panini
  
  Pistachio Chicken Salad
  
  mixed greens, tomato arugula, brioche ($11.00)
  
  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 & Proscuitto
  
  gorgonzola, baby arugula, balsamic ($12.00)
  
  Smoked Duck
  
  caramelized onion, dried apricot, four cheese, arugula, roasted red pepper pesto ($15.00)
  
  Mediterranean
  
  basil pesto, tomato, pickled red onion, grilled chicken, feta cheese, cured olives ($15.00)
- Dolci
  
  Seasonal Cheesecake
  
  whipped mascarpone, gingerbread crust, marmellata ($7.00)
  
  Black & White Tiramisu
  
  chocolate ganache, white chocolate, espresso ($7.00)
  
  Crème Brulee
  
  fresh berries, caramelized sugar, biscotto ($7.00)
  
  Cappuccino Brulee
  
  espresso custard, whipped cream, biscotti ($7.00)
Brunch Menu
- Contorni
  
  Parmesan Polenta
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Smoked Bacon
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Tuscan Potatoes
  
  ($6.00)
  
  2 Eggs
  
  any style ($5.00)
  
  Biscuit & Gravy
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Roasted Mushrooms
  
  ($6.00)
- Add-Ons
  
  Salmon
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Chicken
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Grilled Shrimp
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Bistro Filet
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Scallops
  
  ($10.00)
Dinner Menu
- Antipasti
  Brussels Sprouts
  
  apricot, pancetta, roasted red pepper, honey vinaigrette, lemon crema ($9.00)
  
  Carne & Formaggio
  chef's selection of charcuterie & artisan cheeses with accompaniments, herb crostini & flatbread
  
  $16.00
  
  Formaggio: $9.00
  
  Carne: $9.00
  Calamari
  
  spicy tomato relish ($12.00)
  
  Carciofi Fritti
  
  fried long stem artichokes, herb cheese stuffing, romesco sauce ($8.00)
  
  Steamed PEI Mussels
  
  roasted tomatoes, shallots, garlic, white wine, thyme ($12.00)
  
  Crostini Funghi
  
  cremini, oyster, porcini mushrooms, goat cheese, truffle fonduta, toasted herb bread ($9.00)
  
  Meatballs
  
  tomato sauce, parmesan reggiano ($7.00)
  
  Octopus
  
  salsa verde, charred citrus, tomatoes, fingerling potatoes, smoked paprika ($9.00)
- Pasta
  
  Pasta Rustica
  
  bucatini, meatballs, pancetta, guanciale, spicy red sauce, basil, grated cheese ($16.00)
  
  Summer Ricotta Gnocchi
  
  asparagus, peas, wild mushrooms, herbed chicken, truffle fonduta ($17.00)
  
  Four Cheese Ravioli
  
  wilted spinach, roasted garlic crema, rustic tomato sauce ($16.00)
  
  Penne alla Vodka
  
  sundried tomato, vodka, cream, sautéed shrimp, roast shallots, rosemary ($16.00)
  
  Capellini e Mare
  
  lobster, crab, rock shrimp, peas, lobster veloute, basil oil ($20.00)
  
  Pappardelle
  
  house bolognese sauce, goat cheese crema ($18.00)
- Secondi
  
  Springer Mountain Farms Chicken al Mattone
  
  rosemary potatoes, summer baby vegetables, chicken jus, lemon agrodolce ($24.00)
  
  Pan Roasted Salmon*
  
  braised white beans, roasted tomatoes, caramelized onion, fennel, basil oil ($24.00)
  
  Seared Sea Scallops*
  
  golden beet risotto, romesco sauce, English pea puree ($28.00)
  
  Cioppino
  
  white fish, clams, mussels, scallop, crab, calamari, shrimp, herb tomato & white wine sauce, house crostini ($33.00)
  
  Veal Saltimbocca
  
  prosciutto, herb, & fontina stuffed veal, wild mushrooms, brown butter pan sauce, fresh mozzarella ravioli ($26.00)
  
  Grilled Beef Tenderloin*
  
  3oz beef medallions, wild mushroom risotto, caramelized onion, red wine glace ($26.00)
  
  Pistachio Lamb Chops*
  
  whipped herb potatoes, red wine glace, rosemary mint syrup ($29.00)
  
  Pan Roasted Veal Chop*
  
  whipped herb potatoes, Umbrian butter, red wine glace ($38.00)
- Insalata
  
  Field Greens
  
  lucky clay farms greens, shaved Romano, pickled red onion, grape tomato, pistachio, lemon vinaigrette ($8.00)
  
  Insalata di Cesare*
  
  heart of romaine, white anchovy, house herb crouton, house dressing ($9.00)
  
  Roasted Pepper & Artichoke
  
  fresh mozzarella, grape tomato, baby arugula, herb vinaigrette ($9.00)
  
  Insalata Tritato
  
  spinach, romaine, radicchio, ceci beans, salami picante, herb chicken, aged provolone, tomatoes, red onion, fresh basil, artichokes, Italian vinaigrette ($12.00)
- Zuppa di Aragosta
  
  Lobster Bisque
  
  crostini, herb crema ($8.00)
- Pizza
  
  Margherita
  
  fresh mozzarella, roast tomato, basil ($12.00)
  
  Fig & Prosciutto
  
  gorgonzola, baby arugula, balsamic ($12.00)
  
  Mushroom
  
  mascarpone, mozzarella, cremini, porcini, oyster mushrooms, tomatoes, goat cheese ($14.00)
  
  Artichoke & Chicken
  
  grape tomatoes, red onion, basil, four cheese ($14.00)
  
  Mediterranean
  
  herbed chicken, pesto, red onion, tomato, feta, kalamata olives ($14.00)
- Contorni
  
  Rosemary Potatoes
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Vegetable Risotto
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Grilled Asparagus
  
  With lemon vinaigrette ($6.00)
  
  Whipped Herb Potatoes
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Summer Baby Vegetables
  
  ($5.00)
Gluten Free Menu
- Antipasti
  Brussels Sprouts
  
  pancetta, roasted red pepper, apricot, lemon crema, honey vinaigrette ($9.00)
  
  Carne & Formaggio
  chef's selection of charcuterie & artisan cheeses, accompaniments, gluten free flatbread
  
  $16.00
  
  Formaggio: $9.00
  
  Carne: $9.00
  Steamed PEI Mussels
  
  roasted tomatoes, shallots, garlic, white wine, thyme ($12.00)
  
  Octopus
  
  salsa verde, charred citrus, tomatoes, fingerling potatoes, smoked paprika ($9.00)
- Pasta
  
  Pasta Rustica
  
  pancetta, guanciale, spicy red sauce, basil, grated cheese ($14.00)
  
  Bolognese
  
  house bolognese sauce, goat cheese crema ($18.00)
  
  Penne alla Vodka
  
  sundried tomato, vodka, cream, sautéed shrimp, roast shallots, rosemary ($16.00)
  
  Seafood Penne
  
  lobster, crab, rock shrimp, peas, lobster veloute, basil oil ($20.00)
- Secondi
  
  Pan Roasted Salmon*
  
  braised white beans, roasted tomatoes, caramelized onion, fennel, basil oil ($24.00)
  
  Seared Sea Scallops*
  
  golden beet risotto, romesco sauce, English pea puree ($28.00)
  
  Cioppino
  
  white fish, clams, mussels, scallop, crab, calamari, shrimp, herb tomato & white wine sauce ($33.00)
  
  Springer Mountain Farms Chicken al Mattone
  
  rosemary potatoes, summer vegetables, chicken jus, lemon agrodolce ($24.00)
  
  Grilled Beef Tenderloin*
  
  3oz beef medallions, wild mushroom risotto, caramelized onion, red wine glace ($26.00)
  
  Pistachio Lamb Chops*
  
  whipped herb potatoes, red wine glace, rosemary mint syrup ($29.00)
  
  14 Oz Pan Roasted Veal Chop*
  
  whipped herb potatoes, Umbrian butter, summer baby vegetables, red wine glace ($38.00)
- Insalata
  
  Field Greens
  
  lucky clay farms greens, shaved Romano, pickled red onion, grape tomato, pistachio, lemon vinaigrette ($8.00)
  
  Insalata di Cesare*
  
  heart of romaine, white anchovy, house dressing ($9.00)
  
  Roasted Pepper & Artichoke
  
  fresh mozzarella, grape tomato, baby arugula, herb vinaigrette ($9.00)
- Zuppa di Aragosta
  
  Lobster Bisque
  
  herb crema ($8.00)
- Pizza
  
  Margherita
  
  fresh mozzarella, roast tomato, basil ($12.00)
  
  Fig & Prosciutto
  
  gorgonzola, baby arugula, balsamic ($12.00)
  
  Mushroom
  
  mascarpone, mozzarella, cremini, porcini, oyster mushrooms, tomatoes, goat cheese ($14.00)
  
  Artichoke & Chicken
  
  grape tomatoes, red onion, basil, four cheese ($14.00)
  
  Mediterranean
  
  herbed chicken, pesto, red onion, tomato, feta, kalamata olives ($14.00)
- Contorni
  
  Rosemary Potatoes
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Vegetable Risotto
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Grilled Asparagus
  
  With lemon vinaigrette ($6.00)
  
  Whipped Herb Potatoes
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Summer Baby Vegetables
  
  ($5.00)
Pescetarian Menu
- Antipasti
  
  Brussels Sprouts
  
  apricot, roasted red pepper, honey vinaigrette, lemon crema ($9.00)
  
  Formaggio
  
  chef's selection of artisan cheeses with accompaniments, herb crostini & flatbread ($16.00)
  
  Carciofi Fritti
  
  fried long stem artichokes, herb cheese stuffing, romesco sauce ($8.00)
  
  Steamed PEI Mussels
  
  roasted tomatoes, shallots, garlic, white wine, thyme ($12.00)
  
  Crostini Funghi
  
  cremini, oyster, porcini mushrooms, goat cheese, truffle fonduta, toasted herb bread ($9.00)
  
  Octopus
  
  salsa verde, charred citrus, tomatoes, fingerling potatoes, smoked paprika ($9.00)
  
  Calamari
  
  spicy tomato relish ($12.00)
- Pasta
  
  Four Cheese Ravioli
  
  wilted spinach, roasted garlic crema, rustic tomato sauce ($16.00)
  
  Summer Ricotta Gnocchi
  
  asparagus, peas, wild mushrooms, truffle fonduta ($15.00)
  
  Penne alla Vodka
  
  sundried tomato, vodka, cream, sautéed shrimp, roast shallots, rosemary ($16.00)
  
  Capellini e Mare
  
  lobster, crab, rock shrimp, peas, lobster veloute, basil oil ($20.00)
  
  Pomodoro
  
  tomato, basil, parmesan ($14.00)
- Secondi
  
  Pan Roasted Salmon*
  
  braised white beans, roasted tomatoes, caramelized onion, fennel, basil oil ($24.00)
  
  Seared Sea Scallops*
  
  golden beet risotto, romesco sauce, English pea puree ($28.00)
  
  Cioppino
  
  white fish, clams, mussels, scallop, crab, calamari, shrimp, herb tomato & white wine sauce, house crostini ($33.00)
- Insalata
  
  Field Greens
  
  lucky clay farms greens, shaved Romano, pickled red onion, grape tomato, pistachio, lemon vinaigrette ($8.00)
  
  Insalata di Cesare*
  
  heart of romaine, white anchovy, house herb crouton, house dressing ($9.00)
  
  Roasted Pepper & Artichoke
  
  fresh mozzarella, grape tomato, baby arugula, herb vinaigrette ($9.00)
- Zuppa di Aragosta
  
  Lobster Bisque
  
  crostini, herb crema ($8.00)
- Pizza
  
  Margherita
  
  fresh mozzarella, roast tomato, basil ($12.00)
  
  Fig
  
  gorgonzola, baby arugula, balsamic ($12.00)
  
  Mushroom
  
  mascarpone, mozzarella, cremini, porcini, oyster mushrooms, tomatoes, goat cheese ($14.00)
  
  Mediterranean
  
  pesto, red onion, tomato, feta, kalamata olives ($12.00)
- Contorni
  
  Rosemary Potatoes
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Vegetable Risotto
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Grilled Asparagus
  
  With lemon vinaigrette ($6.00)
  
  Whipped Herb Potatoes
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Summer Baby Vegetables
  
  ($5.00)

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