Restivo is an Italian surname. Notable people with the surname include:

Carl Restivo, American musician Danilo Restivo (born 1972), Italian convicted of murders in Italy and the UK Franco Restivo (1911–1976), Italian politician Johnny Restivo (born 1943), American rock and roll vocalist Matteo Restivo (born 1994), Italian swimmer Sal Restivo (born 1940), American sociologist of science Tommy Restivo, American football player and coach