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Italian Tradition inspired by the rich flavors of Sicily

Italian Tradition inspired by the rich flavors of Sicily Italian Tradition inspired by the rich flavors of Sicily Italian Tradition inspired by the rich flavors of Sicily
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Join us for Thanksgiving 2025

    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

      ⓖ

      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

      ⓖ


      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! 

      Vive Bene

      500 West White Horse Pike, Egg Harbor City, NJ, USA

      609-445-4975 Nati.Silva@Vive-Bene.com

      Hours

      Open today

      04:00 pm – 09:00 pm

      Sunday Brunch 11am-2pm / 

      Sunday Dinner 3pm-9pm

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