Vivilore - Independence

This place is just CHARMING. I finally got to dinner here (before our glass blowing class just two doors down and I could wander the rooms for an hour. It 's li... read more This place is just CHARMING. I finally got to dinner here (before our glass blowing class just two doors down and I could wander the rooms for an hour. It 's like a fusion of Pryde 's and Webster House and every inch is fascinating.We had such great service and just look at this colorful and fresh food! I got the vegan Napoleon with roasted eggplant, peppers, portobello, mole refried black beans, and red pepper coulis. Brian 's lamb was excellent with delicious veggies (cumin? Curry? The rosé was delish. Brian brought home a basil verbena candle. We also finished off the whole mushroom cheesecake appetizer plate full of cheese, nuts and perfectly ripe blackberries and strawberries. (Sorcery! I loved that they offer just about any protein OR meat free option you could ask for. ?Want to make plans to go back already!

This is truly a hidden Kansas City gem. I had the best customer service I've ever had. Our server was amazing.I ordered an appetizer, an entree, and dessert, an... read more This is truly a hidden Kansas City gem. I had the best customer service I've ever had. Our server was amazing.I ordered an appetizer, an entree, and dessert, and everything was simply stellar. I don't know if this is my favorite dining experience in my hometown, but it is definitely top three. Incredible.

I stopped by to grab a gift for a client. I met the staff owner. I don't know which was most impressive--the food, the store or the staff/owner. It will be my g... read more I stopped by to grab a gift for a client. I met the staff owner. I don't know which was most impressive--the food, the store or the staff/owner. It will be my go to restaurant this year. I feel like the owner and staff members I met are my new best friends. Loved everything about my experience there!

An amazing experience! Having been treated poorly at Cafe Verona we hastily made a call to Vivilore. Mary got us in and was the perfect host and our wonderful s... read more An amazing experience! Having been treated poorly at Cafe Verona we hastily made a call to Vivilore. Mary got us in and was the perfect host and our wonderful server Megan was delightful.The food was excellent and when some people were being very loud in the bar, Mary gave us a complimentary desert.All in all a 10 star evening.

Very lovely. read more Very lovely.