Vivere Restaurant in Santa Rosa is very new and one of my very favorite places to eat in California. It features contemporary, rustic Italian food and has quite a few vegetarian choices and since every meal is made to order, many more can be customized to be vegetarian or vegan. Their fresh nightly rosemary foccacia (served with every meal), their pastas, gnocci and desserts are house made daily. Their wine list is also wonderful and the service is awesome! Many of their ingredients are locally grown and organic. If you bring in their postcard, they will serve you the best bruschetta for FREE!(I can give you one or you can ask for one there)
The proprietors have remodeled the space to create a softly lit and beautiful ambiance. It is very comfortable .......and the balcony is intimate and romantic.
My favorite is the Rigatoni Norma (rigatoni with a marinara rich with garlic, eggplant and olive oil) and a glass of Benziger Merlot.
Located @ 420 Mendocino Ave, across from the Press Democrat and open @ 5:30 pm. They may be closing as soon as next week..so call before you go if you like 575-8005......But please ...maybe if we all go for the next couple weeks, they will stay open! Don't MISS OUT!
Best!
wildflower