Vivi Ristorante

From the service to the food, it was an impeccable experience. It was myself, husband and 11 yr old. Had chicken Marsala, their daily special of lobster ravioli and the bolognese.Every dish was perfection. The servers friendliness and attentive service were wonderful. 11 year old said this place deserves 5 bajillion stars. And she's picky. So take that for what it's worth!

There is a 5 restaurant in the heart of Valley Village , and it's called Vivi Ristorante.It's a fine dining establishment, with a romantic vibe. Valentine's Day was packed. The menu is fantastic, and this is not a place if you're counting calories. All jokes aside, you won't find better Italian food in all of LA. And the service is impeccable. The wait staff are professionals.They make sure you're enjoying yourself, without hovering.All in all, I'm talking about a restaurant that belongs on Ventura Blvd, and then West LA.That's how good it is.

Celebrated my husband's birthday at Vivi's this past weekend. Hole in the wall restaurant with an elevated ambiance the moment you step foot into this cozy nook. We had reservations for 7pm. There was only one waitress not only serving all the tables, but also welcoming and sitting guests as they walked in. She was trying her best, but it was clear she was overwhelmed. They need additional servers to improve their customer service. Now the food: I had the Caesar salad with the oxtail Ragú, both were phenomenal. We hope to be back, but I would like to see additional staff in the front to make the experience a solid 5 stars.

The food here was great, this was one of my first times coming to a place that has fresh made pasta and you could really tell the quality of the food from the taste. It's a cozy setting I think maybe three tables could fit a party of 4 and the other three to five tables could fit a party of 2 and there's also an additional few seats at the bar.The service was great, we came on a Tuesday night. There was only one server and he did a great job getting us seated and taking our order while being able to tend to the other three tables in the registrant.

This hidden gem is THE BEST Italian food I've ever had in Los Angeles and is on par with food I have had across Italy. I first ate here over the holidays for a work dinner and we tasted all of the appetizers and shared a bunch of main dishes and desserts. Everything was absolutely perfect. Service was great and the atmosphere was cozy and really cute. I'm headed there with some friends tomorrow and I can't wait to be back. My mouth is watering just looking at the menu again. Congrats, Chef Angel! Your restaurant is a triumph!

What an amazing little place. I first came here on a date and it was so cozy! The food was incredible. We ordered the artichoke hearts as a starter and shared the pappardelle and lemon ravioli. I still think about that ravioli! Oh and the bread is to die for. I took my son and his dad there last night and we tried all new things. We got the sausage and kale pizza, the fettuccine ( prob the best I have ever had- side note- I'm a culinary instructor so I teach cooking and have a very high standard) and the penne arrabbiata with meatballs! All incredible. This had joined the rotation of places we will go to often.

The absolute worst customer service I have ever had the displeasure of experiencing. We called ahead being fully aware that it was Christmas Day. We told the server that we were a party of 8 to make sure there was space and time. We arrived and waited more than hour to be sat. When the server finally came around, she had the worst attitude and was upset that we called her over when she missed several orders. The last straw was when she proceeded to take the menu away from me before I even told her what I wanted. It was then that we decided to leave. I would rather waste an hour waiting at another location than give this business our money.

This is the best Italian in LA. It's hidden in the corner of a strip mall where you'd never find it unless you were a foodie or had a friend willing to give up the location. Where to start... from the bread to the Caesar salad to the handmade fresh ravioli to the homemade arrabbiata with meatballs to the limoncello cake... it's all ridiculously good. Enjoy it before it gets too popular. Don't tell your friends.Great night out, excellent service, not overly crowded... perfect for a date night. 10/10

Very good quality yet affordable Italian cuisine . Pasta was house made. No liquor - only beer and wine. Also, the night we went they were severely understaffed, but I'm guessing that was unusual. Despite the wait, I'd definitely go again.

Chef Angel and his sister Sheila messaged me regarding the low pour on my last review and made things right by giving me a complimentary glass of wine on my latest visit. They're lovely people and I would recommend anyone to visit Vivi Ristorante if you want an authentic Italian experience while supporting a local restaurant. PS: The Cavatelli pasta is addicting.