Vivo – Italian
Vivo pulses with a spirited energy, inviting guests into a space where the vibrant colors of fresh Italian fare meet the warmth of shared plates. Golden-crisped arancini and delicate calamari arrive alongside velvety whipped burrata, creating a tapestry of textures that celebrate the bold, sun-drenched flavors of the Mediterranean. Whether lingering over a crisp radicchio salad or a curated board of artisanal salumi, every bite captures a sense of modern conviviality and timeless culinary craft.
Bloor Street West https://www.vivoavanti.comRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Vivo
Dairy-Free at Vivo
Vivo in Toronto has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Funghi, Spaghetti Chitarra and Rapini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Vivo
Vivo in Toronto has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Funghi, Rapini and Pomodorini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Vivo
Vivo in Toronto has 18 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Affogato, Whipped Burrata and Spaghetti Chitarra. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Vivo
Vivo in Toronto has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Malfadine, Prosciutto and Insalata di Radicchio. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Vivo
Vivo in Toronto has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Quaranta-Sette, Caffè Corretto and Bistecca. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Vivo
Vivo in Toronto has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Funghi, Quaranta-Sette and Caffè Corretto. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Vivo
Vivo in Toronto has 14 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Funghi, Spaghetti Chitarra and Rapini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Vivo
Vivo in Toronto has 27 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Funghi, Cheesecake Soffice and Tiramisu. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Vivo
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Calamari Fritti Diavola | 12.1 g | 45.6 g |
| Radiatore | 13.1 g | 36.4 g |
| Salsiccia | 8.8 g | 35.9 g |
| Insalata di Cesare | 9.6 g | 34.4 g |
| Insalata di Radicchio | 7.6 g | 34 g |
| Gamberi Mezzanotte | 50 g | 31.7 g |
| Spaghettoni alla Nerano | 22.2 g | 30.1 g |
| Whipped Burrata | 131.5 g | 26.8 g |
| Capricciosa | 6.3 g | 25.7 g |
| Margherita | 18.8 g | 23.5 g |
| Casarecce Pugliese | 4.3 g | 23.2 g |
| Funghi Pizza | 0 g | 23.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its fair pricing and approachable atmosphere, guests highlight the reliable dining experience and straightforward menu options that cater to a casual night out. Reviewers appreciate the consistent quality of the classic fare and
Menu
Antipasti
- Insalata di Cesare - $15: House Caesar dressing, Focaccia croutons, Crispy Prosciutto, Lemon, Black pepper Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Insalata Vivo - $15: Arugula, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Goat cheese, beets, Candied Walnuts, Focaccia crostini Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carpaccio di Caprese - $15: Fiore di latte, Sliced tomatoes, Basil, Olive oil Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Insalata di Radicchio - $15: Honey Vinaigrette, Shaved fennel, Orange, Shaved Grana Padano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Shareables
- Arancini Piccoli - $21: Tomato, Basil, Grana padano Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Fritti Classic - $21: Lemon, Aioli, Parsley Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Fritti Diavola - $21: Thinly Sliced Crispy Calamari, Tomato Pepper sauce, Pesto, Garlic sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tagliere di Salumi - $21: Mixed Cured Italian meats, Marinated Olives, Focaccia Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whipped Burrata - $21: Honey, Fennel Pollen, Pomegranate, Fig, Pistachio, Olive Oil, Grilled Crostini Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto Croquettes - $21: Bechemel, Prosciutto, Lemon, Garlic Aioli (4pc) Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Spaghetti Chitarra - $25: Pomodoro, Garlic, Basil, Parm. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Radiatore - $25: Al Forno; N'duja, Fiore di latte, Rose Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghettoni alla Nerano - $25: Zucchini, Aglio e olio, Lemon, Pecornino, Grana padano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Malfadine - $25: Spiced Veal Ragu, Parm. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pappardelle Funghi - $25: Mushroom, Gorgonzola cream, Radicchio, Tartufata Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Casarecce Pugliese - $25: Sausage, Rapini, Chilis, Pecorino Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Margherita - $25: San Marzano tomato sauce, Fior di latte cheese, fresh basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- NYC - $25: San Marzano tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella, Pepperoni Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto - $25: San Marzano tomato sauce, Fior di latte cheese, Prosciutto, Arugula, Parmigiano Reggiano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salsiccia - $25: San Marzano tomato sauce, Sausage, Rapini, Shredded Mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vivo Pizza - $25: San Marzano tomato sauce, Fior di latte cheese, Spicy soppresatta, Roasted red peppers, Kalamata olives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Capricciosa - $25: San Marzano tomato sauce, Fior di latte cheese, Prosciutto cotto, Black olives, Artichokes, Mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patata - $25: Potatoes, Fior di latte, Pancetta, Caramelized onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Funghi Pizza - $25: Fior di latte cheese, Mushrooms, Drizzled in a dab of truffle oil Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Il Figo - $25: Gorgonzola cheese, Figs, walnuts, honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cacio e Pepe Pizza - $25: Fior di latte, Pecorino, Grana Padano, Fresh cracked pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Pollo Milanese - $32: Breaded Chicken cutlet, Lemon, Arugula, Shaved Grana Padano Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bistecca - $32: Marinated 12oz Ribeye, Eggplant & Roasted pepper Purée, Olive Caper Butter Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner
- Gamberi Mezzanotte - $32: Shell on Shrimp, Breadcrumb, Lemon, Parsley, Chili, Garlic, Focaccia Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Merluzzo - $32: Pan seared Cod, Pesto Siciliano, Pickled Shallot, Stewed Cherry tomato, Lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Funghi - $8: Mushrooms, White Wine, Garlic Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rapini - $8: Chilli Peppers, Garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patate Fritte - $8: Smashed, Grana Padano, Rosemary Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pomodorini - $8: Stewed Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Rosemary Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Cheesecake Soffice - $12: Mousse, Cornmeal Crumble, Berry & Balsamic compote, Raspberry sorbet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Tiramisu - $12: House Mascarpone cream, Lady finger cookies, Cocoa, Shaved Chocolate, Espresso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Affogato - $12: Vanilla Gelato, Espresso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Nutella Pizza - $12: Pizza dough, Nutella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Negroni Nuovo - $18: Gin, Campari, Red Vermouth, Nocino Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Amaro Fashioned - $18: Whisky, Bourbon, Amaro, Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Zia Rosa - $18: Reposado Tequila, Campari, Vermouth, Bitters Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Caffè Corretto - $19: Espresso, Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Sambuca Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Bosco’s Basilico Fizz - $18: Gin, Basil, Cucumber, Tonic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- La Bella Vita - $18: Rum, Grappa, Mint, Strawberry, Lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- La Cantina Spritz - $18: Red Wine, Gin, Ginger Liqueur, Soda Water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Casalinga of Long Island - $18: Vodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila, Brio Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Lo Spagliato - $18: Gin, Campari, Red Vermouth, Nocino, Prosecco Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Aperol Spritz - $18: Aperol, Prosecco, Orange, Soda Water
- Quaranta-Sette - $18: Gin, Limoncello, Prosecco Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Beer on Tap - $9: Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Ashai Dry, Creemore
Frequently Asked Questions about Vivo
- Is Vivo dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Vivo has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Funghi, Spaghetti Chitarra and Rapini.
- What can I eat at Vivo on a dairy-free diet?
- Funghi, Spaghetti Chitarra and Rapini carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Vivo have vegan options?
- Yes. 14 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Funghi and Spaghetti Chitarra.
- Is Vivo gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Vivo?
- Calamari Fritti Diavola, at roughly 45.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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