Carlo Middione`s upscale, classic Sicilian restaurant is beautifully decorated, with warm yellow walls, big comfortable chairs, and red-and-yellow striped floor lamps. And the food has hit its stride: entrees include tagliatelle with wild mushrooms, oven-roasted Chilean sea bass, succulent osso buco and stuffed roasted chicken breasts. The gooey "earthquake cake" ( a flourless chocolate cake) is for the fearless; but the refreshingly tart sorbets may be all you have room for.
If you try out Vivande Ristorante, you`ll find an upscale restaurant that specializes in an Italian cuisine. Expect the average entrée to cost in the range of $20 to $30, and guests are quite appropriate dressing casual.
Atmosphere: is accented by yellow tones. The restaurant is spacious with seating for 110 people. It has a cozy and comfortable atmosphere. Table talk requires you to speak up a bit here.
More Reasons to Go: If you`re looking for a place with entertainment, this is a good place to go. Vivande Ristorante is appropriate (if not ideal) for anniversaries, other romantic evenings and private parties.
Eating & Drinking: Open for lunch and dinner. There`s a Sunday brunch for $15 per person.A full selection of alcoholic beverages are served, and you`ll find that there is a good selection of wines. In addition, the establishment has a seated bar inside.
Notable Mention: One of San Francisco`s better restaurants.
Details to Note: Reservations are suggested. Carryout is available. Smoking is not permitted. Entrances and walkways are wheelchair friendly. Parking has been arranged for customers.
Ways to Pay: Cash, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club, Discover and Carte Blanche
Hours of Operation: Everyday 11:30a-10p, Closed on major holidays
