Vivace Beachfront

Flavors of Italy by the Pacific

The flavors of Italy meet Costa Rican cuisine and a carefully curated selection of international dishes by the ocean. House-made pasta, the catch of the day, and a table accompanied by the sea breeze and the colors of a Playa Hermosa sunset.

Chef Luigi in the Vivace kitchen

Ristorante Vivace

An Unforgettable Oceanfront Dining Experience

Vivace is led by Luigi, a Sicilian chef who prepares his family recipes with fresh fish delivered daily from the coast. Pasta is made in-house, and the menu evolves with the seasons.

An experience that carries on in downtown Jacó

The experience does not end when you leave the hotel. In downtown Jacó, Ristorante Vivace awaits with a complete Italian dining experience and the warm feeling of dining at home.

Breakfast

8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Buffet with seasonal fruit, Costa Rican coffee and hot dishes.

Restaurant

12:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Kitchen open all day, with the ocean in front and live music on weekends.

Open every day. We recommend reserving a table, especially around sunset. Hotel guests receive priority.

International cuisine

The Passion of Two Worlds, Expressed in Every Dish

At the same table, traditional Costa Rican cuisine meets Italian tradition and a carefully curated selection of international flavors, offering something different to enjoy on every visit without leaving the hotel.

International dish served at the table
Side dish from the international menu
Burger served at the oceanfront restaurant
Starter from the international menu
Grilled ribs being carved at the restaurant

The Vivace Experience

Meat dish with balsamic sauce and salad
A dish served at the restaurant table
Fish tacos served with a drink
Guests on the restaurant terrace
Cocktails made at the bar
Detail of the restaurant room
A table set facing the ocean
Slice of chocolate cake with coffee
The restaurant room at sunset
Dessert from the Vivace menu
Breakfast with the ocean behind
A glass served on the terrace
Main course from the Italian kitchen
Lunch on the terrace
Starter served at the table
Grilled meat dish
A corner of the dining room
Assorted cake slices on a slate board
The restaurant terrace at midday
A dish from the Vivace kitchen
Pizza fresh from the oven

Italian pizza

Taste real Italian pizza, made in house with the Vivace recipe, facing the ocean.

From the oven and the bar

The Day Begins with Freshly Baked Bread

Our bakery, gelato, and pizza all come from the same kitchen, from the morning's freshly baked goods to the dishes served at night.

The bakery counter with freshly baked bread

Artisan bakery and pastry

Every day until 10:00 p.m.

The ovens are fired up before sunrise. Artisan breads, croissants, and sweet pastries are baked throughout the morning, accompanied by espresso, filter coffee, and freshly squeezed juices. Facing the ocean, to enjoy here or take away.

Two cups of Italian gelato by the ocean

Italian gelato

In the dessert case

Made in the Italian tradition and served in 3- or 6-ounce cups. The perfect end to a long lunch under the palms, or a mid-afternoon stop between the pool and the beach.

The pizzaiolo stretching the dough by hand

Italian pizza

Made in the Vivace kitchen

Slow-fermented artisan dough, fresh ingredients, and Chef Luigi's authentic Italian touch. Flavor, texture, and a table just steps from the water.

Where to eat

Two Locations, the Same Quality, Two Different Menus

Vivace Beachfront is at the hotel, overlooking the ocean in Playa Hermosa.
Ristorante Vivace is in downtown Jacó, about a ten-minute drive away.

Discover both.

Getting there

Our front desk team will be happy to arrange a taxi or Uber to Ristorante Vivace in downtown Jacó, about a ten-minute drive away.