Café Vivo

4.5 ( 435 reviews )
Checking... 4:00 AM - 8:00 PM See Hours
$20–30
8715 271st St NW STE 5, Stanwood, WA 98292, United States
+1 360-629-2044

Café Vivo, located at 8715 271st St NW in Stanwood, WA, has quickly garnered acclaim as a top destination for authentic Italian dining. Diners rave about the fresh, homemade offerings that promise a feast for the senses. Amber Ford described the meatballs as "EXCELLENT," lauding their delightful blend of beef and sausage, smothered in a luscious tomato sauce. The Caesar salad, adorned with shaved parmesan and crispy breadcrumbs, adds an elegant touch to the appetizer selection.

Reviews frequently highlight the creamy chicken rigatoni, which one reviewer rated a perfect 10/10, noting its bright lemon-infused sauce. Aarika echoed this sentiment, praising the meticulous preparation of the dishes, including the burrata salad and seafood pasta. Dessert shouldn't be overlooked either, with offerings like the olive oil cake capturing guests' hearts.

The atmosphere in Café Vivo complements the exquisite food, featuring charming decor and attentive service—key components in creating an unforgettable dining experience. Whether it's a casual meal or a special celebration, this newest gem in town is destined to become a beloved fixture in the community for locals and visitors alike. With glowing reviews aplenty, Café Vivo invites you to indulge in a culinary journey that tastes as authentic as it looks.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • From the business
    • Identifies as women-owned
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • On-site services available
    • Offers takeaway
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
    • Has table service
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Café Vivo

Amber Ford
Jun 23,2025
We had a great dinner at Cafe Vivo! We started out with the meatballs that were EXCELLENT! They tasted like they were a mix of beef and sausage, they had a delicious smokey taste, and were smothered in a perfect tomato sauce and melty cheese. We had the caesar salad that was as beautiful as it was tasty, with shaved parm, and crispy bread crumbs. For dinner we had the Creamy Chicken Rigatoni, which was a 10/10 the sauce was creamy with a wonderful brightness from the lemon. Also the Spaghetti Bolognese had more of that delicious housemade marina sauce, with perfectly el dente spaghetti. Overall it was a great meal! The atmosphere looks amazing, light and elegant. Super excited for this to be a new regular spot for us!
Aarika
May 19,2025
Amazing experience at Cafe Vivo. Food was perfect and all homemade, drinks were top notch and service was immaculate. Jesse, our waitress/bartender was amazing and made us want to come back again. We loved the beets appetizer, burrata salad, creamy chicken rigatoni and the seafood pasta... and the olive oil cake with strawberries and rhubarb cannot wait to come back!
Cayla Williams
May 7,2025
Wonderful experience of pure authentic Italian dining at Vivo Italian Bistro! With wonderful attentive service (Shoutout to Anna!), handcrafted pasta, and charming decor, it’s an experience you won’t forget! Dined in with my husband for a special date night, and we are already planning our next visit. The next pure gem of Stanwood! Every detail has been thought through to perfection. Our food was piping hot when arriving to the table, and the flavor was out of this world! Can’t wait to recommend this restaurant to all Stanwood Locals! Thank you Vivo for having us!
Windy Corway
Apr 30,2025
Visiting on two different occasions, 2/24 and 3/9, I had two very different experiences. Both times the food was excellent, but the atmosphere and service differed. Ordering Phad See Yu with fresh tofu is always a win from Jasmin. The second visit I ordered Thom Ka Tofu. This coconut milk based soup was so tasty. I recommend ordering a side of rice to add into the soup; it’s a nice pairing and makes it much more hardy. The first of the two visits there happen to be a sizable party and it created quite a bit of noise, hampering our ability to visit over dinner. The second stop in was nearly an empty house with only one other table being occupied. Made for a lovely visit with my friend. Normally I find Jasmin to be fairly busy but not rambunctious like it was with the large party. Service in February was lacking but I feel it was due in part to our waitress being new. In March we had a much more seasoned server and it made for a more enjoyable and relaxing experience. Overall I find Jasmin a consistently good experience with food and generally with service as well. I’m unsure of their tenure but they’ve been a long-standing restaurant in Stanwood and I hope they continue doing what they do best for a long time to come.
Stacy Duffy
Apr 6,2025
The newest gem in town! Food was authentic Italian and absolutely delicious. Great drinks & apps. Still drooling over the Prawn and Steak dishes. Tracy our server was excellent and couldn’t have made our birthday celebration any better! We will tell everyone we know and return again, very soon!
Jerrad Ely
Apr 5,2025
Get your reservations before deciding to just pop into here. We almost didn’t get in! The wife got the burrata and it was delicious. I was regretting my life choices when I only ordered the Cesar salad the burrata was so good. Moving on to the main course, the salmon dish was good however we thought it tasted too much of lemon. However they knocked it out of the park with the rigatoni. No complaints there. Staff did great there. I noticed that there was always someone checking the room. With that said, it’s a small room so they can’t hold a lot of people. So I would make sure to get reservations to make sure you can get a seat. Even though they just opened they appear to be quite popular which is great!
Anna Bonadies
Mar 18,2025
We were one of the first guests for the soft opening. We thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. We ordered a bottle of red wine from Italy and started with the focaccia bread and meatballs. Everything is made in house, and it shows. It’s all so delicious! For entrees we had the chicken pesto rigatoni and the petite steak. It’s too bad I started getting full, because I wanted to order more food! We ended our meal with the homemade Tiramisu. Best I’ve ever had. The manger Jessie had an amazing attention to detail. I can’t wait to go back!
Kathleen McGillivray
Mar 7,2025
Really impressed with Cafe Vivo! The flavors were so fresh and vibrant, and you could really tell that care went into preparing my dish. The space is beautifully decorated. Service was excellent, and they have a great response time if you reach out online. Highly recommend!

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