We love Vivilore. We usually go for dinner. The food is excellent and the service is next to none, the drinks are great(thanks Eric)! The atmosphere is very elegant and relaxing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bread Pudding with Hard Sauce and Ice Cream, Soup of the Day, Wild Mushroom Cheesecake, Vivilore House Salad, Flourless Chocolate Torte with Ice Cream, Sandwich
Randy McDonald
Warm and gracious greeting. Attentive server with recommendations. Appetizer of wild mushroom cheesecake followed by ribeye steak dinner. Absolutely delicious meal. Greeting, service and meal were outstanding.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wild Mushroom Cheesecake
David Hoelzel
We enjoyed a great experience of flavors, service, and atmosphere. This is a unique spot in the Englewood district. I enjoyed the best Rack of Lamb I have had in some time. The bread pudding was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: New Zealand Rack of Lamb, Bread Pudding
Kostas Theod
An amazing dinner that i never had before in Independence and in whole KC metro i think so far. I booked for me a dinner to the bar. These Scallops with that carrot purèe, the vegetables and the Hasselback potatoes Fantastic. Eric the bartender fantastic! I drank Shamrock Martini cocktail. Eric to my opinion must be one of the best bartenders in whole Independence so far. I want to say Congratulations to the owner of that "Diamond" restaurant for such Amazing culinary experience it provides! And finally congratulations to Mrs. Mary the restaurant manager with her amazing natural smile, her professionalism and the whole team there!Definitely from now on, when I would like to taste real American cuisine, I k ow where to come.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sara Brown
Staff was eating in service areas, sitting down and sharing personalmlide grief. It's not the kind of place or price point I would expect such sloppy service. The restrooms and doors have need for adjustments and are difficult to open and I would not recommend for those with navigational issues with mobility aids you couldn't get any doors open.The menus were dirty and there was dirty glassware and plates on a tables while staff was sitting of eating a meal in front of guests without washing their hands. This is a very low rent service in what is suppose to be a higher end venue. I can not recommend this location if service is of a concern.Wheelchair accessibility: Not very accessible and there is no bar seating for wheelchair users.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Charles Nyberg
The pork chop was amazing. The new chef is doing great new things.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Carrick
As always, Eric the bartender rocked the house with his service, entertainment, and smoked old fashioned.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Westley Anson
Highly recommend Vivilore! Superb for Date Night. Menu is inspiring and eclectic. The quality of the food is very high. Service is exceptional. The atmosphere is very aesthetically pleasing. Reservation is recommended. A true gem… ?????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa B.
What a wonderful restaurant! Good menu but great quality. Great service. Nice portion size and price point. Wait staff not rushed and very attentive. Such a nice change of pace from Kansas City restaurants. Easy parking. Not a bad drive. To top it off there are rooms like an antique mall to visit in the building.
Naomi Hawes
Vivilore was sold in January of 2024. As longtime customers we were wary of what was coming. We had dinner on a Saturday night in late February. The food was amazing and the staff as wonderful as always. The only reason I give it 4 stars instead of 5 is because the new owner hasn’t been to market yet. She will have it full of things we love after the next market. Don’t hesitate to come back to your favorite spot. I loved it!
Vivalore never disappoints! That place is an amazing treasure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alice M
Amazing food.If you want the food you dream of, like they eat in Kitchen Nightmares after he fixes it, then you have to eat here!!!We loved everything we got!I highly recommend the "cheesecake" appetizer, which is really a cheese board... The spinach artichoke dip is to die for.You can tell all the food is fresh with phenomenally sapid ingredients.They have a soup of the day; when we were there it was lobster bisque and it was tremendous!!The atmosphere is lovely and the decor, smashing.The prices aren't "dollar menu options" but neither is the food. The prices are more than fair, if not underpriced, for the quality offered.They have a nice wine list and drinks menu.We were very pleased with our entire visit.Don't forget to check the upper floors after your meal for more inviting atmosphere and maybe you'll find a keepsake to remember your experience. We did.I want to add, some of the review photos make the restaurant seem small, or crowded, it's not though. There is lots of space between the tables and there's no crowded feeling. We loved the art on the walls!Vegetarian options: Multiple vegetarian/vegan and customizable options. Many vegetarian menu items easy to veganize and they are super accommodating if you call ahead of time for special requests.The house salad is already vegan.Wheelchair accessibility: The restaurant and bathroom are handicap friendly, but the upper levels are not.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Bisque, Soup of the Day, Lobster Roll w Homemade Potato Chips, Wild Mushroom Cheesecake
Daphney Partridge
Took my work team out for lunch. Great food and terrific atmosphere in downtown Independence.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lobster Bisque, Soup of the Day
Robin Leavy
Simply the best! Fantastic food. Beautiful ambiance. Restaurants like this one are very rare.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rebecca D.
The restaurant is an old original building restored yet still has many of the charming architectural original details such as stained-glass windows, brick, and beautiful wood stairs. The ambiance is quaint, intimate, and the service was great. The clam chowder was creamy, tasty and there was no skimping on the crab. The crab cakes were large and quite good. However, with that said, the lobster roll was disappointing. Having spent some time on the east coast, I was pleased to see a lobster roll on the upscale menu and was hoping to find one that rivals those east coast buttery sweet crusty lobster rolls. There were no large chunks of lobster on a toasted crusty roll. I could not discern lobster hardly at all and the flavor and texture was something similar to tuna salad, only not as good. The "roll" was actually two dinner rolls--a bread entirely too sweet and soft to be served with lobster. The most disappointing part is that this "tuna salad" sandwich was $35. Yes, $35. It did come with house-made potato chips which were good, but not enough to justify the exorbitant price of this very sub par sandwich. I will go back--but I won't be ordering the lobster roll because I will remember that this is, after all, the Midwest where lobster rolls, even $35 ones, are apparently hard to find.
We love Vivilore. We usually go for dinner. The food is excellent and the service is next to none, the drinks are great(thanks Eric)! The atmosphere is very elegant and relaxing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bread Pudding with Hard Sauce and Ice Cream, Soup of the Day, Wild Mushroom Cheesecake, Vivilore House Salad, Flourless Chocolate Torte with Ice Cream, Sandwich
Warm and gracious greeting. Attentive server with recommendations. Appetizer of wild mushroom cheesecake followed by ribeye steak dinner. Absolutely delicious meal. Greeting, service and meal were outstanding.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wild Mushroom Cheesecake
We enjoyed a great experience of flavors, service, and atmosphere. This is a unique spot in the Englewood district. I enjoyed the best Rack of Lamb I have had in some time. The bread pudding was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: New Zealand Rack of Lamb, Bread Pudding
An amazing dinner that i never had before in Independence and in whole KC metro i think so far. I booked for me a dinner to the bar. These Scallops with that carrot purèe, the vegetables and the Hasselback potatoes Fantastic. Eric the bartender fantastic! I drank Shamrock Martini cocktail. Eric to my opinion must be one of the best bartenders in whole Independence so far. I want to say Congratulations to the owner of that "Diamond" restaurant for such Amazing culinary experience it provides! And finally congratulations to Mrs. Mary the restaurant manager with her amazing natural smile, her professionalism and the whole team there!Definitely from now on, when I would like to taste real American cuisine, I k ow where to come.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Staff was eating in service areas, sitting down and sharing personalmlide grief. It's not the kind of place or price point I would expect such sloppy service. The restrooms and doors have need for adjustments and are difficult to open and I would not recommend for those with navigational issues with mobility aids you couldn't get any doors open.The menus were dirty and there was dirty glassware and plates on a tables while staff was sitting of eating a meal in front of guests without washing their hands. This is a very low rent service in what is suppose to be a higher end venue. I can not recommend this location if service is of a concern.Wheelchair accessibility: Not very accessible and there is no bar seating for wheelchair users.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
The pork chop was amazing. The new chef is doing great new things.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
As always, Eric the bartender rocked the house with his service, entertainment, and smoked old fashioned.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Highly recommend Vivilore! Superb for Date Night. Menu is inspiring and eclectic. The quality of the food is very high. Service is exceptional. The atmosphere is very aesthetically pleasing. Reservation is recommended. A true gem… ?????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a wonderful restaurant! Good menu but great quality. Great service. Nice portion size and price point. Wait staff not rushed and very attentive. Such a nice change of pace from Kansas City restaurants. Easy parking. Not a bad drive. To top it off there are rooms like an antique mall to visit in the building.
Vivilore was sold in January of 2024. As longtime customers we were wary of what was coming. We had dinner on a Saturday night in late February. The food was amazing and the staff as wonderful as always. The only reason I give it 4 stars instead of 5 is because the new owner hasn’t been to market yet. She will have it full of things we love after the next market. Don’t hesitate to come back to your favorite spot. I loved it!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Vivalore never disappoints! That place is an amazing treasure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food.If you want the food you dream of, like they eat in Kitchen Nightmares after he fixes it, then you have to eat here!!!We loved everything we got!I highly recommend the "cheesecake" appetizer, which is really a cheese board... The spinach artichoke dip is to die for.You can tell all the food is fresh with phenomenally sapid ingredients.They have a soup of the day; when we were there it was lobster bisque and it was tremendous!!The atmosphere is lovely and the decor, smashing.The prices aren't "dollar menu options" but neither is the food. The prices are more than fair, if not underpriced, for the quality offered.They have a nice wine list and drinks menu.We were very pleased with our entire visit.Don't forget to check the upper floors after your meal for more inviting atmosphere and maybe you'll find a keepsake to remember your experience. We did.I want to add, some of the review photos make the restaurant seem small, or crowded, it's not though. There is lots of space between the tables and there's no crowded feeling. We loved the art on the walls!Vegetarian options: Multiple vegetarian/vegan and customizable options. Many vegetarian menu items easy to veganize and they are super accommodating if you call ahead of time for special requests.The house salad is already vegan.Wheelchair accessibility: The restaurant and bathroom are handicap friendly, but the upper levels are not.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Bisque, Soup of the Day, Lobster Roll w Homemade Potato Chips, Wild Mushroom Cheesecake
Took my work team out for lunch. Great food and terrific atmosphere in downtown Independence.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lobster Bisque, Soup of the Day
Simply the best! Fantastic food. Beautiful ambiance. Restaurants like this one are very rare.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The restaurant is an old original building restored yet still has many of the charming architectural original details such as stained-glass windows, brick, and beautiful wood stairs. The ambiance is quaint, intimate, and the service was great. The clam chowder was creamy, tasty and there was no skimping on the crab. The crab cakes were large and quite good. However, with that said, the lobster roll was disappointing. Having spent some time on the east coast, I was pleased to see a lobster roll on the upscale menu and was hoping to find one that rivals those east coast buttery sweet crusty lobster rolls. There were no large chunks of lobster on a toasted crusty roll. I could not discern lobster hardly at all and the flavor and texture was something similar to tuna salad, only not as good. The "roll" was actually two dinner rolls--a bread entirely too sweet and soft to be served with lobster. The most disappointing part is that this "tuna salad" sandwich was $35. Yes, $35. It did come with house-made potato chips which were good, but not enough to justify the exorbitant price of this very sub par sandwich. I will go back--but I won't be ordering the lobster roll because I will remember that this is, after all, the Midwest where lobster rolls, even $35 ones, are apparently hard to find.