500 W White Horse Pike, Galloway NJ 08215
Italian tradition inspired by the rich flavors of Sicily
Open Christmas Eve and New Years Eve
Closed Christmas and New Years Day
Holiday Cookie Events
Get into the holiday spirit with our festive cookie decorating experiences from Pastry Chef Grace gracecarpbakes— perfect for kids, adults, and anyone who loves a sweet celebration!
Kids’ Gingerbread Decorating Event — December 3rd
$20 per child
Includes a kid’s dinner, hot chocolate, Christmas cookies, and a special appearance by Santa!
Adult Cookie Decorating Event — December 10th
$65 per person
Includes a holiday cocktail, a dozen cookies to take home, charcuterie, fritto misto, and dessert.
Call to reserve your spot — these events fill quickly!
Let’s celebrate the season together at Vive Bene.
Join us for brunch with Santa 12/7/25. Brunch available every Sunday
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Banfi Wine Dinnner December 19th
Join us on Friday, December 19th for an exclusive Banfi Wine Pairing Dinner, priced at $100 per person. Reserve your spot by calling 609-445-4975. Seating is limited—secure your reservation today!
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
Sautéed long hot peppers with tomato passata, guanciale, white wine, pepper and pecorino romano
Tonno Crudo
Fresh tuna crudo dressed with lemon vinaigrette and almonds ⓖ
Arancini
Golden saffron risotto croquettes filled with prosciutto cotto, mozzarella, and besciamella or our ragù alla bolognese. Served with marinara and saffron aioli
Coccio di Polpette
Slow-simmered meatballs in tomato sauce with fresh ricotta (Substitute with sausage available.)
Melanzane
Fried eggplant rollatini stuffed with ricotta & finished with mozzarella & caciocavallo or eggplant parmigiana topped with pecorino romano
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 lemon–white wine broth or classic marinara
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
Baked clams topped with bacon, peppers, and herbed breadcrumbs
INSALATE
Burrata e Fig
Creamy burrata with figs, toasted almonds, arugula, and romaine, finished with prosecco vinaigrette ⓖ
Caesar Classico
Crisp romaine lettuce, Pecorino Romano, croutons, and creamy Caesar dressing
Insalata della Casa
Mixed greens, seasonal vegetables, and house vinaigrette ⓖ
Insalata di Barbabietole
Roasted beets, ricotta salata, and toasted pistachios over radicchio with a pistachio vinaigrette ⓖ
PIZZA
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
Linguini Scampi
Linguini 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
Mafalde alla Carbonara
Mafalde pasta with guanciale, pecorino romano, egg, and cracked black pepper
Pappardelle al Bolognese
Hand-cut pappardelle with traditional slow-cooked ragù
Tagliatelle al Pomodoro
Tagliatelle with tomato, basil, and EVOO
Cavatappi alla Puttanesca di Mare
Chef’s seafood puttanesca with cavatappi, capers, olives, anchovy, and tomato with Chef’s seafood selection
Braciole con Gnocchi al Pomodoro
Flank steak braciole served with gnocchi pomodoro or vodka sauce
Ravioli
Chef’s homemade Ravioli: Choice of Pesto Crema, Vodka or Pomodoro
CARNE E POLLO
Pollo Parmigiana Croccante
Crispy breaded chicken cutlets with mozzarella and caciocavallo nested on tomato sauce with pasta
Pollo al Vin Santo
Pan seared chicken cutlet braised in a Vin Santo reduction with sun-dried tomatoes and seedless grapes ⓖ
Costola di Maiale
Grilled Pork Chop with a prosecco brown butter sauce ⓖ
Costelette di Vitello
Bone-in veal chop, available Milanese-style, Parmigiana, or grilled with a lemon-oregano jus ⓖ
Costelette d’Agnello al Salmoriglio
Rack of lamb marinated in salmoriglio served over roasted potatoes ⓖ
NY Strip Fiorentina
Charbroiled New York strip in Chef Sal’s rendition of Bistecca alla Fiorentina ⓖ
Filetto di Manzo
8oz filet mignon with red wine sauce ⓖ
Entrees include side of pasta pomodoro or vegetable
FRUTTI DI MARE
Salmone al Limone e Aneto
Grilled salmon with lemon and dill ⓖ
Tortino di Granchio
Italian-style crab cake with Calabrian chili aioli
Tonno in Agrodolce
Seared tuna with a sweet-and-sour Sicilian glaze ⓖ
Merluzzo alla Livornese
Cod fillet with tomato, olives, and capers ⓖ
Entrees include side of pasta pomodoro or vegetable
CONTORNI
Cauliflower alla Diavola
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Roasted Rosemary–Garlic Potatoes
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Pasta Pomodoro
Available to be made ⓖ GF with GF Penne pasta upon request
Sautéed Spinach with Raisins & Pine Nuts in Balsamic
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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 | 11:00 am – 08:00 pm |
Sunday Brunch 11am-2pm /
Sunday Dinner 3pm-8pm
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