500 W White Horse Pike, Galloway NJ 08215
500 W White Horse Pike, Galloway NJ 08215
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.
Sautéed long hot peppers with tomato passata, guanciale, white wine, pepper and pecorino romano
Fresh tuna crudo dressed with lemon vinaigrette and almonds ⓖ
Golden saffron risotto croquettes filled with prosciutto cotto, mozzarella, and besciamella or our ragù alla bolognese. Served with marinara and saffron aioli
Slow-simmered meatballs in tomato sauce with fresh ricotta (Substitute with sausage available.)
Fried eggplant rollatini stuffed with ricotta & finished with mozzarella & caciocavallo or eggplant parmigiana topped with pecorino romano
Warm house baked focaccia with whipped ricotta honey
Shrimp baked with white wine, garlic butter, and seasoned breadcrumbs
Crispy fried calamari, cherry peppers and zucchini, served with choice of aioli or marinara ⓖ
Baked clams topped with bacon, peppers, and herbed breadcrumbs
Steamed mussels in a lemon–white wine broth or classic marinara
House made ravioli filled with egg yolk, ricotta and pepper, finished in a pecorino romano sauce, topped with guanciale
Baked clams topped with bacon, peppers, and herbed breadcrumbs
Creamy burrata with figs, toasted almonds, arugula, and romaine, finished with prosecco vinaigrette ⓖ
Crisp romaine lettuce, Pecorino Romano, croutons, and creamy Caesar dressing
Mixed greens, seasonal vegetables, and house vinaigrette ⓖ
Roasted beets, ricotta salata, and toasted pistachios over radicchio with a pistachio vinaigrette ⓖ
Tomato sauce, fior di latte, basil & EVOO
Tomato sauce, fior di latte, Calabrian salami, red onion
Tomato sauce, fior di latte, prosciutto, arugula
Fior di latte, garlic, ricotta, basil
Pistachio cream, mortadella, burrata, pistachio nuts
Tomato sauce & EVOO
Linguini with shrimp, garlic, lemon, and white wine garnished with parsley
Spaghettini with lump crab, fresh peas, tomato sauce and light cream
Linguini with littleneck clams in a lemon–white wine sauce, finished with parsley oil
Mafalde pasta with guanciale, pecorino romano, egg, and cracked black pepper
Hand-cut pappardelle with traditional slow-cooked ragù
Tagliatelle with tomato, basil, and EVOO
Chef’s seafood puttanesca with cavatappi, capers, olives, anchovy, and tomato with Chef’s seafood selection
Flank steak braciole served with gnocchi pomodoro or vodka sauce
Chef’s homemade Ravioli: Choice of Pesto Crema, Vodka or Pomodoro
Crispy breaded chicken cutlets with mozzarella and caciocavallo nested on tomato sauce with pasta
Pan seared chicken cutlet braised in a Vin Santo reduction with sun-dried tomatoes and seedless grapes ⓖ
Grilled Pork Chop with a prosecco brown butter sauce ⓖ
Bone-in veal chop, available Milanese-style, Parmigiana, or grilled with a lemon-oregano jus ⓖ
Rack of lamb marinated in salmoriglio served over roasted potatoes ⓖ
Charbroiled New York strip in Chef Sal’s rendition of Bistecca alla Fiorentina ⓖ
8oz filet mignon with red wine sauce ⓖ
Entrees include side of pasta pomodoro or vegetable
Grilled salmon with lemon and dill ⓖ
Italian-style crab cake with Calabrian chili aioli
Seared tuna with a sweet-and-sour Sicilian glaze ⓖ
Cod fillet with tomato, olives, and capers ⓖ
Entrees include side of pasta pomodoro or vegetable
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Available to be made ⓖ GF with GF Penne pasta upon request
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House made with Mascarpone, lady finger cookies, egg, cocoa power and espresso
Chefs assortment of homemade Italian cookies
Chefs house made Ricotta cheesecake with seasonal fruit compote ⓖ
House made deep fried brioche engorged with sweetened ricotta, chocolate chips, bread crumbs, tossed in cinnamon sugar
Vanilla Ice Cream with choice of house made chocolate or caramel sauce ⓖ
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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!
Open today | 04:00 pm – 09:00 pm |
Sunday Brunch 11am-2pm /
Sunday Dinner 3pm-9pm
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