500 W White Horse Pike, Galloway NJ 08215
Italian tradition inspired by the rich flavors of Sicily
Come celebrate Valentines Day at Vive Bene. Featuring a special menu all weekend long.
Valentines Day Weekend Special Menu. Available Friday-Sunday
Brunch Available Sunday 11a-2p
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About
Vive Bene Italian Restaurant is now open and proudly serving authentic Italian-American cuisine in Galloway, New Jersey, just 13 miles from Atlantic City on the White Horse Pike.
Acclaimed Chef Sal Ferraro presents a menu that blends tradition with creativity, featuring signature dishes such as pollo al vin santo, braciole con gnocchi al pomodoro, and mafalde alla carbonara, alongside Italian-American favorites including chicken parmigiana, wood-fired pizza, premium steaks, house-made pasta and meatballs, and the freshest seafood. To complete your meal, delight in handcrafted desserts by Pastry Chef Grace Carpenter—a sweet and memorable finale to the perfect dining experience.
We are proud to offer a variety of gluten-free options to accommodate all dietary needs. In addition to our inviting dining room, we offer both indoor and outdoor spaces for private events, and guests can also enjoy our bocce ball courts for a unique and lively experience.
Whether you're looking for the best Italian restaurant near Atlantic City or a cozy spot for a night out, Vive Bene delivers a true taste of Italy right in your neighborhood.
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Menu
ANTIPASTI
Long Hots Amatriciana
Sauteed long hot peppers stuffed with sausage, aged provolone and bread crumbs
Tonno Crudo
Fresh tuna crudo dressed with lemon vinaigrette and almonds ⓖ
Arancini
Golden saffron risotto croquettes filled with ragù alla bolognese. Served with marinara
Coccio di Polpette
Slow-simmered meatballs in tomato sauce with fresh ricotta
Melanzane
Fried eggplant rollatini stuffed with ricotta & finished with mozarella & caciocavella or eggplant parmesean topped with pecorino romano (Also available as entree w/ pasta $33)
Focaccia
Warm house baked focaccia with whipped ricotta honey
Gamberi all’ Oreganata
Shrimp baked with white wine, garlic butter, and seasoned breadcrumbs
Calamari Fritti
Crispy fried calamari, cherry peppers and zucchini, served with choice of aioli or marinara ⓖ
Clams Casino
Baked clams topped with bacon, peppers, and herbed breadcrumbs
Cozze
Steamed mussels in a white wine broth with fennel, roasted tomatoes and pancetta
Raviolo alla Carbonara
House made ravioli filled with egg yolk, ricotta and pepper, finished in a pecorino romano sauce, topped with guanciale
Antipasto della Tavola
A bountiful offering of artisanal cheeses, cured meats, marinated artichokes, peperonata and whiskey bacon fig jam. Served with gnocchi fritti
Cocktail di Gamberi
Grilled and chilled U15 shrimp with housemade cocktail sauce
Capesante al Pesto di Finocchietto
Seared jumbo scallops with fennel fronds pesto topped with lemon breadcrumbs. (Also available as entree w/
risotto or pasta $44)
INSALATE E ZUPPA
Burrata e Pera
Creamy burrata with pear, toasted almonds, arugula, and romaine, finished with prosecco vinaigrette ⓖ
Caesar Classico
Crisp romaine lettuce, Pecorino Romano, croutons, and creamy Caesar dressing
Zuppa Di Giorno
House-made soup of the day
Insalata di Barbabietole
Roasted beets, ricotta salata, and toasted pistachios over radicchio with a pistachio vinaigrette ⓖ
PIZZA (AVAILABLE SPRING-FALL)
Margherita
Tomato sauce, fior di latte, basil & EVOO
Diavola
Tomato sauce, fior di latte, Calabrian salami, red onion
Prosciutto e Rucola
Tomato sauce, fior di latte, prosciutto, arugula
Biancaneve
Fior di latte, garlic, ricotta, basil
Pistacchiosa
Pistachio cream, mortadella, burrata, pistachio nuts
Jersey Pie
Tomato sauce & EVOO
PASTE
Tagliatelle Scampi
Tagliatelle with shrimp, garlic, lemon, and white wine garnished with parsley
Spaghettini al Granchio e Piselli
Spaghettini with lump crab, fresh peas, tomato sauce and light cream
Linguini con Vongole
Linguini with littleneck clams in a lemon–white wine sauce, finished with parsley oil
Porcini Mushroom Risotto
Slow cooked creamy porcini mushroom risotto
Pappardelle al Bolognese
Hand-cut pappardelle with traditional slow-cooked ragù
Tagliatelle al Pomodoro
Tagliatelle with tomato, basil, and EVOO
Frutti di Mare
Fresh seafood in a spicy tomato broth over cavatappi, finished with basil and Calabrian chili.
Braciole con Gnocchi al Pomodoro
Flank steak braciole served with gnocchi pomodoro or vodka sauce
Ravioli
Chef’s homemade Ravioli: Choice of Carbonara, Vodka or Pomodoro
CARNE E POLLO
Pollo Parmigiana Croccante
Crispy breaded chicken cutlet with mozzarella and caciocavallo nested on tomato sauce with pasta
Pollo Milanese
Crispy breaded chicken cutlets served Milanese style. Served with Chefs daily vegetable selection
Costola di Maiale
Grilled Pork Chop with a black garlic apple glaze sauce. Served with chefs daily vegetable selection ⓖ
Costelette di Vitello
Bone-in veal chop, available Milanese-style or Parmigiana. Parmigiana served with pasta. Milanese served with vegetable
Costelette d’Agnello
Herb crusted Rack of lamb. Served over mashed potatoes ⓖ
Filetto di Manzo
8oz filet mignon with a porcini marsala jus. Served with Chefs daily vegetable selection ⓖ
Costolette di Manzo Brasate
Espresso crusted short rib with mushroom risotto ⓖ
FRUTTI DI MARE
Salmone al Limone e Aneto
Grilled salmon with lemon dill sauce. Served with Chefs daily vegetable selection ⓖ
Tortino di Granchio
Italian-style crab cake with Calabrian chili aioli. Served with Chefs daily vegetable selection
Tonno in Agrodolce
Seared tuna with a cherry-orange glaze with toasted almonds. Served with Chefs daily vegetable selection ⓖ
Merluzzo alla Livornese
Pan-seared halibut in a Sicilian orange caper sauce with toasted almonds. Served with Chefs daily vegetable selection ⓖ
CONTORNI
Cauliflower au Gratin
Mashed Potatos
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Pasta Pomodoro
Available to be made ⓖ GF with GF Penne pasta upon request
Bourbon Fig Glazed Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
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DESSERT
Tiramisu
House made with Mascarpone, lady finger cookies, egg, cocoa power and espresso
Chef’s Cookies
Chefs assortment of homemade Italian cookies
Ricotta Cheesecake
Chefs house made Ricotta cheesecake with seasonal fruit compote ⓖ
Iris
House made deep fried brioche engorged with sweetened ricotta, chocolate chips, bread crumbs, tossed in cinnamon sugar
Ice Cream
Vanilla Ice Cream with choice of house made chocolate or caramel sauce ⓖ
ⓖ = GF
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We’d love to hear from you—whether you have questions, comments, would like to make a reservation, or are interested in planning a private event. Let us know how we can help!
Hours
Open today | 04:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
Sunday Brunch 11am-2pm /
Sunday Dinner 3pm-8pm
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