Vivilore

We went here on a Friday night for our anniversary and genuinely enjoyed our time here. The food was absolutely amazing. For appetizer we had soup baked potato and the smoked salmon bruschetta. The smoked salmon bruschetta was absolutely banging and it paired well with everything else on the plate. Then for entrees my bf had the pasta of the day which was like thick spaghetti noodles in a goat cheese sauce. I had the lamb with green jelly sauce and green beans, and potatoes. We're both absolutely loved it! The dessert was crème brûlée and it was FANATASTIC! Ended our night with the right note The service was excellent! We had a mishap of the waitress spilling our wine over the foods but they replaced it right the way and she was super apologetic about it. We still had a good time. Her recommendations were on point! Ambiance of this place is most like an English tea party rooms. The decoration is absolutely gorgeous. If you go upstairs there are a lot of good stuffs there for picture taking pleasure hehe!

Lovely, whimsical place. Definitely eat in their garden. Theres no other patio like this in all of KC.I got the chicken Cesar and fries (they have fries!!! Just not in the menu).My friends got the lobster roll and the burger. By the way, their plates were HUGE. That lobster roll at market price was 40$, but it was on.. probably an 8 inch sub, included Brussel sprouts as the veg side, grapes, and fries as she ordered those as well. Burger, the same amount of food. Both of those plates could have been made into two meals.My Cesar was delicious! The dressing was perfect, and the chicken was grilled well. I loved their fries and the batter that they used on them. We had a lovely time. It's a bit of a far drive for me, as I'm in Olathe, but well worth the 35 min drive.

Don't ever pass through the Independence, MO area without stopping at Vivalore's for a fabulous meal, and a shopping experience like no other! It's a good idea to call ahead to make a reservation, as this exquisite restaurant venue is always in demand. With its beautifully decorated dining areas in an historic building, great food and service, gorgeous patio areas for strolling and dining, and a totally unique shopping adventure, I can NEVER pass it up! Ask about the sumptuous daily specials, and swoon when you hear about the desserts. Truly, always delicious food and options to please any palate. Make it a day trip...dine, then shop three stories of wonderful, eclectic home goods and decor for indoors and outdoors, unique apparel, exquisite candles and body products...and SO much more!

FIRST-make a reservation!!! This place books up 2-3 weeks out! We called the day of and were fortunate to get seating at the bar for lunch. During our meal I heard many tired away or added to a waiting list. They are very conscious of their kitchen capacity. Which is a refreshing sign that food quality is a priority. The bartender/server Eric was excellent! He offered recommendations on both drinks and food. We had a delicious Argentine Malbec to start. The lunch menu had a nice variety of items. I really wanted to try the wild mushroom cheesecake appetizer but they were out of it . We ordered the Vivilore chicken salad sandwich and the Turkey club. Both were delicious. The basil ginger mayo in the chicken salad added a different flair as did the pesto mayo on the turkey club. After eating we wander through the boutique and out to the garden. We will definitely be back and this time I will call way in advance for reservations.

Charming building with an eclectic variety of things to purchase in the 3 levels of the store section. The back patio is peaceful and an amazing, chill spot on nice days. We had about 16 girls, so the patio was our designated spot. I was surprised there were not more people inside for how many rave reviews I've been hearing. The kitchen was out of a few things, but my interest was in the lobster roll, as many places out here don't do it like Boston. I was pleasantly surprised to see they don't drown it in lettuce and it was delicious. The baked potato and veggies were seasoned great as well. Our waitress was very nice and did a great job with such a large party. Super cute location, higher prices than expected for what it was, but it was delicious and more of an experience than your average restaurant.

Outdoor patio: lovely with birds, water fountains, could be very peaceful. Someone had brought a screaming child and bless their hearts, it did take over the other sounds of the patio for most of our time there. The interior is also quite lovely! Please don't hesitate to go on my experience with the food below - it wasn't their regular menu. Food: we were there on the Friday before Mother's Day for lunch and discovered it was a specialty brunch menu. I got scrambled eggs, the chicken and waffle, and an orange juice. The chicken was fried to perfection but unfortunately was SO salty, it wasn't edible. They offered to refry a piece but my concern was it had been brined that way or was in the breading. The orange juice was not fresh but was priced like freshly squeezed. And the scrambled eggs were crumby - like I tried to piled it on my fork to eat but the crumbs were so small I couldn't. $30 ticket for food that left me hungry and sadService was friendly and prompt.

This place is just CHARMING. I finally got to dinner here (before our glass blowing class just two doors down) and I could wander the rooms for an hour. It's like a fusion of Pryde's and Webster House and every inch is fascinating. We had such great service and just look at this colorful and fresh food! I got the vegan Napoleon with roasted eggplant, peppers, portobello, mole refried black beans, and red pepper coulis. Brian's lamb was excellent with delicious veggies (cumin? Curry?)The rosé was delish. Brian brought home a basil verbena candle. We also finished off the whole "mushroom cheesecake" appetizer plate full of cheese, nuts and perfectly ripe blackberries and strawberries. (Sorcery!) I loved that they offer just about any protein OR meat free option you could ask for. Want to make plans to go back already!

The food was good, but they're EXTREMELY overpriced. Somebody at our table asked about the lobster roll which was listed as an appetizer and was quoted the price. When she got her bill, they'd charged her $9 more. She asked and was told that she got the "dinner". That's not even on the menu. And she didn't ASK for the dinner. It included some squash on the side. FOR NINE DOLLARS! She asked for a drink and when they brought it, she requested it be put on ice. THEY CHARGED HER FOR THAT TOO!!! 3 rolls cost $4. This place is just too full of itself! Really sad because the food was good. It was a large group of us and you can guarantee none of us will be back here.P.S. The way the Fish and Avocado Tostadas is artfully assembled... make it damn near impossible to eat. Looks are great, but the MAIN focus should be on the EATING!

I've been going to Viva lore for years and for the first time. I am disappointed. My Wild mushroom cheesecake appetizer was gooey and not baked. My Main Course was cold and nearly raw and I ordered it Medium. The vegetables were runny and potato of the day was bland and lumpy. The New Owners decor is lackluster and the atmosphere is slow and unenthusiastic. Sad

Can't say enough about this place. The decor, the staff, the owner and the food everything is spot on perfection!!!We didn't take any pics of the food because we were so busy savoring every bite. The steaks were seasoned to perfection like none other! Our waitress Shelley is the best in the business... truly a gem and a pleasure. She catered to our gluten free needs and the two kids in our group! Thank you for an exceptional experience.