Attivo Restaurant

Overall 5.5 - Food 8, Ambience 7, Value 4, Service 3

Food was nice, price reasonable.

Side dish of "seasonal vegetables" were disappointing - basically 2 cooked carrots and some snow peas.

Tables too close together, we were seated about 10 cm from the next table, separated by a bead curtain. Didn't work that well. Very loud.

All that was okay though - only complaint I have is the service. Waitress who attended us seemed very fake and purposely ignored us a few times when we tried to order. Also split water on the table when pouring and just walked away without even apologising. Did not like her at all.   (MTRtree92 - September, 2011)

Overall 5.8 - Food 8, Ambience 7, Value 4, Service 4

A group of 6 of us ventued there on a busy Saturday night. The room was a little noisy. when our ordered food arrived it, one got veal instead of chicken and two of us got a diiferent veal dish. Another friend got an entree size instead of main size. And yet a different friend's dish bore no resemblance to the description in the menu so we are not sure even that was right. The waitress tried to argue when we said we had the wrong veal dish but then went and got us the one we ordered. The main course dishes were described as being served with seasonal vegetables but it was two tiny pieces of carrot 3 snow peas and 3 pieces of green beans. I would call that garnish and I don't know why it was even mentioned on the menu. Dessert was served in such tiny servings for $12 that we decided to forgo the pleasure. I won't be going back.   (jeanda - November, 2010)

Overall 8.5 - Food 9, Ambience 8, Value 8, Service 9

good food and service, friendly staff, nice and warm on a very cold night, a bit noisy ( which seems to be the norm at most restaurants anyway) and the corkage should be a bit cheaper.   (Eda - July, 2009)

Overall 9.3 - Food 10, Ambience 9, Value 8, Service 10

The staff are gorgeous and the Pollo Sienna is to die for! I had it there once and haven't ever ordered anything else! I must try another dish though - everything looks amazing! What a great little business.   (Ash - October, 2008)

Overall 3.5 - Food 6, Ambience 4, Value 3, Service 1

After a friends recommendation and reading others reviews what a surprise. Our booking for 4 was sat a table big enough for 2 while couples where sat at bigger tables. We had to ask to be moved. $6.50 corkage and we had to open our own bottles and pour our own drinks all night. The lack of service meant we had to ask for water on 4 occasions, for the dessert menu and for coffees. The mains menu was the same dish with slight a variation of sauces. The noise level was caused by patrons trying to be heard over the loud music being piped through the restaurant. A very disappointing Experience,   (March, 2008)

Overall 9.5 - Food 10, Ambience 9, Value 10, Service 9

I eat with some friends, last weekened, Fri night. The food was fantastic, the place was full, yet we didnt have to wait a long time for anything. Hosts were not hard to get hold of, so easily could get drinks. Parking was fine, easy to find, beautiful setting, and fabulous food. All six of us tried each others dishes and commented "eeeeem" so must have been good. It's restaurants like this that you forget about your working week and enjoy the money you have earnt of good Italian food.   (Food - January, 2008)

Overall 10 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 10, Service 10

I dine regularly at Attivo and every time is is simply amazing. Thier pollo vodka is a must try!!   (January, 2008)

Overall 8.8 - Food 8, Ambience 10, Value 9, Service 8

We discovered this place at the last minute and are very glad we did - it's an exceptional little restaurant. The food is always of a high standard, both in presentation and taste, the wine menu is not that extensive but it's good quality, and the ambience is just right. Only tiny complaint is the service at times, because although the staff are very friendly and attentive, when it gets really busy (like it does regularly) the food can take a while to come out, but not really any longer than any other busy restaurant.   (Lisa - September, 2007)

Overall 9.3 - Food 9, Ambience 9, Value 9, Service 10

We have eaten there several times and have enjoyed each and every time.   (Excellent - See my reviews (4) - September, 2007)

Overall 9.5 - Food 9, Ambience 10, Value 9, Service 10

Excellent food, ambience and service.   (Michael Petroff - September, 2007)

Overall 8.5 - Food 8, Ambience 9, Value 7, Service 10

You can always tell a good restaurant by the way they do their garlic bread. Attivo's is the best. I love this place.   (Andrew - See my reviews (2) - September, 2007)

Overall 8.5 - Food 8, Ambience 8, Value 8, Service 10

Good and friendly service. Attentive... it was my sister's bday which was casually mentioned at the start and together with the complimentary champagne, they remembered it at the end with a candle on the desset. Desserts were lovely by the way.   (Nichola Anthony - June, 2007)

Overall 10 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 10, Service 10

What a great restaurant! The service was exceptional, very friendly and attentive. Glasses filled continuously. Fabulous food. Fantastic wait staff, gave my husband a free glass of champagne for his birthday. It's the little things that make a difference. We will be back for sure.   (Quin - March, 2007)

Overall 8.3 - Food 8, Ambience 9, Value 8, Service 8

An excellent evening out. We ate here the Sunday before Labour day and it was packed. Great ambience with some funky background music. The service was excellent though became a bit stretched when the restuarant was full. We had the garlic pizza bread and antipasto to start - both excellent - and then had a beef and a seafood risotto for mains - again both really good. Definitely worth a visit again.   (Jane and Stephen - See my reviews (2) - March, 2007)