Settled comfortably in a small corner of the Village, Caffe Vivaldi is a remarkable remnant of times past. Step into the world of Bob Dylan and Coltrane as you enter the dimly lit atmosphere to the strains of a wailing saxophone. As pictured in the Woody Allen films Whatever Works and Oscar-nominated Bullets over Broadway, as well as in Al Pacino’s Chinese Coffee, this hidden-gem of a jazz bar is truly a New York landmark.

An old-world treasure trove populated with Italian marble and antique brass bar tables, old wooden chairs, and the requisite ‘regulars’, Caffe Vivaldi has stood the test of time with nonchalant elegance. On the wall, a charmingly crooked arrangement of black and white portraits holds court over performances by some of the greatest jazz, classical, and folk artists.

Dine on locally sourced, completely from-scratch menu offerings such as vegetarian samosas and artisan ravioli as you take in the first course of musical offerings. After you’ve had your fill of savory selections, curl up by the fireplace and sip on a signature Irish Coffee to the melting melody of improvisational mastery.

• Selection of Home-Made Ravioli | Choice of: shiitake mushroom, garden vegetable, rosemary chicken, six-cheese, lobster, or black and white truffle
• Organic Scottish Salmon | Two filets garnished with olives, chopped tomatoes, and basil in champagne vinaigrette; served with saffron-infused Basmati rice
• Triple Mousse Royale | Decadent mousse made with white, dark, and milk chocolates
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4 stars and 62 reviews on Yelp

"A cozy cafe with a real fire place. Live entertainment. Saw Tim Nugent-Head perform and was mesmerized. A nice little menu consisting of shareable appetizers and inexpensive entrees. I like the low key vibe and the cheerful waitstaff." - Yelp Reviewer Undercover A., New York, NY, 2/25/11
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"People come to Vivaldi for the live music and the intimate atmosphere. I have had a chance to catch a few very impressive performances here, and thoroughly enjoyed the spot. My Irish Coffee lifted me up after a day of work and classes." - Yelp Reviewer Jose G., Brooklyn, NY, 11/12/10
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"This place stirs such happy memories in me. I've always loved the fireplace which just adds to the atmosphere. The deserts are amazing as are the specialty coffees and after dinner drinks. Definitely a place I will find myself returning to." - Yelp Reviewer Anson P., Montclair, NY, 12/29/09
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"It's intimate and there's a comfortable confusion of chairs and tables, a bar and a little gas fire that is cozy in winter. Everybody here is wonderfully warm, the regulars included. The Vivaldi alludes to what this city should be." - Yelp Reviewer andrew d., Brooklyn, NY, 8/11/08
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