Let’s do lunch!

Come to Café Vivace, one of the best Union County Italian restaurants for lunch and enjoy our sophisticated menu and casual prices. We are the perfect choice for a business luncheon or dining with friends. Our lunch menu offers a variety of mouthwatering appetizers including oversize Shrimp from Ecuador, fresh Zuppa Di Mussels and delicious Clams in a White Wine Sauce.

We create specialty salads on a daily basis; enjoy our authentic Roasted Pear and Blue Cheese Salad, or perhaps the fresh Crackling Calamari Salad. If you’re looking for a bit more try the Pasta Fagoli, the Escarole & Beans, or the Tortellini & Spinach soups which are all truly delicious. Once you taste our lunch entrees you will find out why our customers say that their choice for best Italian restaurants in Union County, NJ is Café Vivace. Our menu is casual, yet has a classic Italian flair. Try some of our favorites, the Mezzi Rigatoni Vodka or Capellini & Broccoli Rabe, drizzled with garlic and butter. Experience our unique Vivace style with our delectable Zucchini Wrapped Salmon or a tender Filet Mignon-Mushroom sandwich, both grilled to perfection! Go ahead; take a break from your day to savor the taste of Italy. If you’re looking for the best Italian restaurants in Union County, New Jersey, you’re found it at Café Vivace! We look forward to seeing you for lunch!

Let’s do Italian Tonight!

Why is Café Vivace known as one of the best Union County Italian Restaurants…

Before you begin your dinner at Café Vivace, enjoy one of our fabulous martini specials. Our full service bar features over twenty selections of imported wine. If you want to stay at the bar you can always go casual - enjoy our signature burger with a great glass of wine!

Our dining room is casual and elegant. In warm weather the patio and garden dining has a beautiful setting, perfect for group gatherings or a sunset dinner for two. We invite you to try our Fettuccini with roasted red peppers, a homemade recipe, or our decadent Chicken Vivace layered with eggplant and fresh mozzarella.

Even though we are known as one of the best Italian restaurants in Union County, New Jersey, we also have plenty of selections for our seafood lovers. Our pan seared Scallops and Shrimp tossed in lemon and garlic sauce is a favorite. We offer a variety of seafood options and the portions are always generous. We look forward to seeing you for dinner!

Make room for dessert…

Complete your experience at one of the best Union County Italian restaurants with Café Vivace’s famous desserts. Ask your server what the chef’s Crème Brulee “flavor of the night” is. Yes, a different flavor most every night. Or perhaps; our Canolli’s topped with dried pineapple or indulge with our Strawberry Napoleons over coulis’. Our Italian Cheesecake, a traditional favorite served with a side of creamy pumpkin or pistachio ice cream makes for a wonderful eclectic dessert selection. Tempt yourself with a classic Chocolate Chip Bread pudding, just out of the oven Apple Strudel, or a slice of delightful Tiramisu. Let your taste buds enjoy our exquisite desserts.

Experience Great Food in an absolute favorite among Union County, New Jersey’s Best Italian Restaurants - Experience Café Vivace.