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GIFT SHOP + ART + HOME DECOR + COURTYARD + EVENT SPACE
Reservations* RECOMMENDED. (We may not always be able to accommodate walk-ins on Fridays/Saturdays.)
CALL (816) 836-2222 or BOOK ONLINE
*Parties of 10 or more MUST call to RSVP. Deposit required.
HOURS
Wednesday through Saturday, 11:00AM - 3:00PM (lunch), 5:00PM - 9:00PM (dinner)
CLOSED Sunday-Tuesday
Make Reservations: (816) 836-2222
Smoked Salmon Bruschetta
pickled onions, capers, goat cheese, herbed cream cheese and six (6) pieces of smoked salmon
Umami Chicken Wings
four (4) battered & double-fried wings, enhanced by a salty-sweet sauce packed with umami flavor
Fruit & Burrata (V)
tangy, creamy burrata (cheese) paired with compressed fruit(s) of the season, served with four (4) toast points
Wild Mushroom Cheesecake (V)
deep-fried & savory cheese dip, served with toast points, bleu cheese, honey, walnuts & fresh fruit
French Onion Soup
Soup of the Season
Add grilled chicken, steak, or grilled salmon to any regular-sized salad for extra.
Vivilore House Salad (V/VG/S)
mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, & carrots with roasted shallots in a sherry vinaigrette
Blood Orange Spinach Salad (V/VG/S)
zesty, blood orange with garden-fresh spinach, cardamom, vanilla, candied walnuts & goat cheese, with blood orange vinaigrette
Green Goddess Chopped Salad (V/VG/S)
romaine with avocado & herb-infused dressing
Caesar Salad (S)
romaine hearts, house-made croutons & parmigiano-reggiano cheese with house-made creamy Caesar dressing
Consuming raw or under cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.
Includes choice of chips or fries.
Add cup of soup or small salad for upcharge.
Vivilore Chicken Salad (W)
roasted boneless chicken breast, cranberries, pecans and apples with ginger-basil mayonnaise on grilled wheatberry bread
Pastrami Reuben
house-smoked pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, & creamy, horseradish sauce on marble rye bread
Steak Sandwich
sliced steak with sweet & smoky flavor, onion jam & balsamic reduction on a hoagie roll
Grilled Chicken Chimichurri (W)
tender, grilled chicken drizzled with zesty housemade chimichurri, dijon mustard & herb aioli on artisan bread
Chicken or Shrimp Po’boy
crispy chicken or shrimp, with house-made remoulade sauce on a hoagie bun (Grilled option)
Vivilore Burger
Muenster cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, & tomato on housemade steak burger
(Mushroom Swiss Option +3)
Pork Belly BLT (W)
smoky pork belly layered with lettuce, & tomato on sourdough bread
Fried Chickpea Sandwich (V/VG/W)
green chickpeas, hummus, crispy fried chickpeas, bright pea puree, & fresh spinach on soft bun
ENTREES
Add cup of soup or small salad for upcharge.
Chicken & Roots
sous vide airline chicken breast, fried & served with broccolini, roasted root vegetables, & chicken demi-glace
Salmon à la Crème
delicately-smoked salmon with sweet peas, fingerling potatoes, beurre blanc sauce & crispy pancetta crumble
Beef Ragu
slow-simmered beef with housemade pasta in tomato & meat sauce
Silvia’s Chicken Tamales
two (2) house-made tamales, shredded chicken, avocado, shredded lettuce, Spanish rice, sour cream, tomatillo salsa, cilantro & onions
V = vegetarian
VG = vegan
S = available as a side
W = available as a wrap
Ask your server about our gluten-free options.
Reservations: (816) 836-2222
Smoked Salmon Bruschetta
pickled onions, capers, goat cheese, herbed cream cheese and six (6) pieces of smoked salmon
Umami Chicken Wings
four (4) battered & double-fried wings, enhanced by a salty-sweet sauce packed with umami flavor
Fruit & Burrata (V)
tangy, creamy burrata (cheese) paired with compressed fruit(s) of the season, served with four (4) toast points
Wild Mushroom Cheesecake (V)
deep-fried & savory cheese dip, served with toast points, bleu cheese, honey, walnuts & fresh fruit
Mini Lobster Rolls
fresh Maine lobster, mayonnaise aioli, tarragon, green onions & lemon on four (4) mini Hawaiian rolls
French Onion Soup
Soup of the Season
Add grilled chicken, steak, or grilled salmon to any regular-sized salad for extra.
Vivilore House Salad (V/VG/S)
mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, & carrots with roasted shallots in a sherry vinaigrette
Blood Orange Spinach Salad (V/VG/S)
zesty, blood orange with garden-fresh spinach, cardamom, vanilla, candied walnuts & goat cheese, with blood orange vinaigrette
Green Goddess Chopped Salad (V/VG/S)
romaine with avocado & herb-infused dressing
Caesar Salad (S)
romaine hearts, house-made croutons & parmigiano-reggiano cheese with house-made creamy Caesar dressing
Add cup of soup or small salad for upcharge.
Chicken & Roots
sous vide airline chicken breast, fried & served with broccolini, roasted root vegetables, & chicken demi-glace
Salmon à la Crème
delicately-smoked salmon with sweet peas, fingerling potatoes, beurre blanc sauce & crispy pancetta crumble
“10 KC” Strip
10 oz steak, pavé potatoes, oyster mushrooms, smoked mushroom sauce
Coffee-Rubbed Lamb
tangy, blood orange gastrique, braised Swiss chard, roasted cauliflower
7 oz Filet
pavé potatoes, sauteed oyster mushrooms, rich, beef demi-glace
Five Spice Crispy Pork Belly
aromatic five spice, silky rice noodles (vermicelli), & zesty herb-peanut sauce
Pan-seared Duck Breast
roasted celery root, tangy cherry reduction, caramelized Brussels sprouts
Vivilore Burger
Muenster cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, & tomato on housemade steak burger
(Mushroom Swiss Option +3)
Charred Cauliflower Steak
grilled cauliflower with peanut-tamarind satay sauce, pickled shallots, & fried curry leaves, served with Brussels sprouts
Catch of the Day
Ask your server for details on our fresh fish feature.
Beef Ragu
slow-simmered beef with housemade pasta in tomato & meat sauce
Crab & Corn Agnolotti
delicately stuffed pasta with tender crab & sweet corn, served in a light sauce
Herb Gnocchi*
pillowy pasta infused with fresh herbs, tossed in a savory finish
(Add grilled chicken, steak or grilled salmon for an additional ch)
*limited dish
V = vegetarian
VG = vegan
S = available as a side
Ask your server about our gluten-free options.
Consuming raw or under cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.
Vivilore opened in August 2012, to brother-sister business partners, who poured so much love into the space. After operating the restaurant for nearly 12 years, new ownership was established in 2024. Located in the heart of the historic, Englewood Arts District in Independence, Missouri, “Vivilore” comes from Latin; viva means life and lore means story — life story.
Vivilore is a wonderful, enchanting space to share elegant dining, American modern cuisine, local art, antiques and home decor. Come for a unique, inviting dining and shopping experience for all to enjoy.
The historic building’s inviting entrance of ivy-covered brick attracts onlookers from afar, and, the lovely courtyard garden with aromas of flowers & exotic plants excite the senses.
Vivilore offers a wide variety of cuisine from ribeyes to Wild Pacific salmon to burgers. Discover our complete menu here, and pair with one of our delicious cocktails and fine wines. Our elegant bar, is the perfect place to gather for libations and relax.
Kansas City Star - Photo by: Roy Inman Special to The Star
The three floors of retail space above the restaurant consist of: (local) art, antiques, home decor, garden statuary and more. You will find new, modern products mixed in with treasured antiques from estate sales and auctions. Vivilore is full of unique and surprising pieces, everywhere you look.
Have a special event coming up? Enjoy an holiday party, anniversary, bridal/baby shower, small wedding, or other special occasion inside The Mandarin at Vivilore. This is our event space, adjacent to the restaurant, but still on Vivilore grounds. For general and special event inquires or press, please email: info@vivilore.com for more information.
The Mandarin at Vivilore, our event space next door to Vivilore.
(816) 836-2222
*Parties of 10 or more MUST call to RSVP. Deposit required.
Vivilore
10815 Winner Road
Independence, MO 64052
Wed-Sat: 11am-3pm (lunch)
5:00pm-9pm (dinner)
Sun-Tues: Closed
The Courtyard opens every Mother’s Day through Halloween. Courtyard seating is first come, first served, in order of reservation requests. We can’t guarantee courtyard seating, but will do our best to accommodate.
For general inquiries or press, please email:
info@vivilore.com
Signing up for news and updates includes, but is not limited to: special/VIP events, private dinners, Tea Time news, Merryton specials, Courtyard opening/closing, and more! You may also use this form as an initial communication for private event inquiries. Please allow 3-5 days for a response, especially during Courtyard season.
10815 E Winner Rd.
Independence, MO 64052
