Went for my birthday dinner and sat outside. It was a little chilly and unfortunately, they didn't have any heat lamps to mitigate that. But the food more than made up for it. Our table shared their vegan cauliflower, which was delicious. I had a the salmon as an entree, which was absolutely perfect. Everyone else was really satisfied with their meals. All in all, a great night out.
I just had my birthday here with a group of friends, and it was perfect. The staff was all super lovely, the food was perfect, and the mimosas were delicious. Thank you Viva Cucina for making me feel so special and showing me and my friends a great time!
Enjoyed a feast of authentic Italian flavors: crispy fried burrata, classic pizza Margherita, hearty Tuscan omelette, spicy rigatoni vodka, with perfect macchiatos and endless mimosas and sangrias.
aroha mackay
they add a 20% gratuity charge and then prompt you for a tip too. food was very
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 5
Juan was attentive and fantastic! The food was delicious. It was a birthday get together, and everything was timed perfectly with bringing out the dessert with a sparkler candle! 10/10! Would absolutely come again!
The atmosphere was chill and the music was fantastic. The volume was high but I was dancing in my seat for sure. Food was outstanding. Highly recommend the short rib paprodelle- outta this world. We will absolutely be back.
Adelson Smania
Nice Italian restaurant located in the East Village. We've decided to go to the place because it was one of the few with reservations for Saturday's evening - and it was a good surprise. All the plates we've had - the Arancini, the Viva Boscaiola, the Chicken Francese and the Chocolate Tart - were really good! Only suggestion is that the Arancini could come in 4 pieces instead of 3 - it would be easier to share. It's is a bit pricy, but a very good place to have a decent Italian food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle Arancini
Took some friends who were visiting NYC and had the absolute best time! The staff is nice and knowledgeable about the whole menu! Everything we had was phenomenal. We had the meatballs and fried burrata to start, both were great. Then we had a pizza, the dough was light and tasty, honestly one of the best pizzas i have had. We had three pastas and the ravioli was a table favorite and was to die for. Cocktails were delicious! There was plenty for our vegetarian to eat as well! Over all amazing dinner and would highly recommend!
Unfortunately, this was not a good place at all. Service was great and the waiter was helpful and polite, but the food was awful. My friend and I got the pizza with prosciutto and fries (the other appetizers did not look appealing) and when they arrived the pizza tasted stale with questionable looking prosciutto. The fried had an old oil taste as well as undercooked and soggy. The sauce it came with had a film on top like it was sitting there for a while. We had to cancel our entrees which I've never done before because we were worried about getting sick. Save your money!
Theresa S.
Atmosphere was nice !!! Upper level seating gave it a more cozy feeling !! As far as food is concerned I suggest the calamari as well as the fried burrata !!! Both appetizers were delicious!! For main I had the chicken parm over linguine which was top notch ! Dessert you must try the tiramisu which was out of this world and the white sangria which is loaded with star anise , cinnamon sticks , fresh cranberries and oranges ... excellent!!! My first time here and I highly enjoyed myself ! The manager Johnny made us feel like celebrities... I will definitely be back ...!! Thank you Johnny for a wonderful evening ...
Fantastic, unassuming spot to eat some exquisite Italian food! Everything we had was delicious and well made. We were a party of 5 and we were all raving about the food we got, everything from the papardelle to the lobster ravioli. The only feedback I'd give to the restaurant is that for $17, there should be more than three balls for the truffle arancini. If I knew the portion was so ridiculously small, we would not have ordered it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Rigatoni Alla Vodka, Ravioli Primavera V
Kazi T.
The restaurant itself was very cute -- good music and ambiance.We ordered the Truffle Arancini and Margherita Pizza as starters (forgot to take photos of these). Would highly recommend getting the Truffle Arancini! I ordered the Chicken Linguine. Definitely tasted good and the portion size was great.Overall, I thought the food was pretty great. Would recommend this spot as more of a casual spot to come to with friends or a large group rather than on a date.
Rolando N.
Excellent dinner spot. The food is good with many good options for Vegans and vegetarians which is very much appreciated. Loved the calamari and arancini. Both were very good appetizers and a good flavorful way to start the meal. The Vegan ravioli and Chicken Francese stood out. Both were really good and cooked to perfection. The Shrimp fettuccine was good, however the shrimp were a little overcooked and the pesto was a bit heavy on the dish. The flavor of the pesto was really good just dial back the quantity so the pasta, shrimp and grape tomatoes have a chance to shine. Service was fantastic and they also had a great selection of cocktails.
The look and feel is very unsophisticated and doesn't feel like an Italian restaurant. Music choice is strange. Food is decent. Service very good. Nice veggie and vegan options. Too many great Italian spots for me to go back.
Erin Dean Howard
We ate here on a weekend getaway to celebrate my mother's birthday. We had the pappardelle, the lobster ravioli, the chicken parm, caesar salads and tiramisu (gratis). All of us really enjoyed our food. The service was outstanding and the guys treated my mom like a queen. It was also convenient to get to from the subway. Would definitely eat here again!
Went for my birthday dinner and sat outside. It was a little chilly and unfortunately, they didn't have any heat lamps to mitigate that. But the food more than made up for it. Our table shared their vegan cauliflower, which was delicious. I had a the salmon as an entree, which was absolutely perfect. Everyone else was really satisfied with their meals. All in all, a great night out.
I just had my birthday here with a group of friends, and it was perfect. The staff was all super lovely, the food was perfect, and the mimosas were delicious. Thank you Viva Cucina for making me feel so special and showing me and my friends a great time!
Enjoyed a feast of authentic Italian flavors: crispy fried burrata, classic pizza Margherita, hearty Tuscan omelette, spicy rigatoni vodka, with perfect macchiatos and endless mimosas and sangrias.
they add a 20% gratuity charge and then prompt you for a tip too. food was very
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 5
Juan was attentive and fantastic! The food was delicious. It was a birthday get together, and everything was timed perfectly with bringing out the dessert with a sparkler candle! 10/10! Would absolutely come again!
The atmosphere was chill and the music was fantastic. The volume was high but I was dancing in my seat for sure. Food was outstanding. Highly recommend the short rib paprodelle- outta this world. We will absolutely be back.
Nice Italian restaurant located in the East Village. We've decided to go to the place because it was one of the few with reservations for Saturday's evening - and it was a good surprise. All the plates we've had - the Arancini, the Viva Boscaiola, the Chicken Francese and the Chocolate Tart - were really good! Only suggestion is that the Arancini could come in 4 pieces instead of 3 - it would be easier to share. It's is a bit pricy, but a very good place to have a decent Italian food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle Arancini
Took some friends who were visiting NYC and had the absolute best time! The staff is nice and knowledgeable about the whole menu! Everything we had was phenomenal. We had the meatballs and fried burrata to start, both were great. Then we had a pizza, the dough was light and tasty, honestly one of the best pizzas i have had. We had three pastas and the ravioli was a table favorite and was to die for. Cocktails were delicious! There was plenty for our vegetarian to eat as well! Over all amazing dinner and would highly recommend!
Unfortunately, this was not a good place at all. Service was great and the waiter was helpful and polite, but the food was awful. My friend and I got the pizza with prosciutto and fries (the other appetizers did not look appealing) and when they arrived the pizza tasted stale with questionable looking prosciutto. The fried had an old oil taste as well as undercooked and soggy. The sauce it came with had a film on top like it was sitting there for a while. We had to cancel our entrees which I've never done before because we were worried about getting sick. Save your money!
Atmosphere was nice !!! Upper level seating gave it a more cozy feeling !! As far as food is concerned I suggest the calamari as well as the fried burrata !!! Both appetizers were delicious!! For main I had the chicken parm over linguine which was top notch ! Dessert you must try the tiramisu which was out of this world and the white sangria which is loaded with star anise , cinnamon sticks , fresh cranberries and oranges ... excellent!!! My first time here and I highly enjoyed myself ! The manager Johnny made us feel like celebrities... I will definitely be back ...!! Thank you Johnny for a wonderful evening ...
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Fantastic, unassuming spot to eat some exquisite Italian food! Everything we had was delicious and well made. We were a party of 5 and we were all raving about the food we got, everything from the papardelle to the lobster ravioli. The only feedback I'd give to the restaurant is that for $17, there should be more than three balls for the truffle arancini. If I knew the portion was so ridiculously small, we would not have ordered it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Rigatoni Alla Vodka, Ravioli Primavera V
The restaurant itself was very cute -- good music and ambiance.We ordered the Truffle Arancini and Margherita Pizza as starters (forgot to take photos of these). Would highly recommend getting the Truffle Arancini! I ordered the Chicken Linguine. Definitely tasted good and the portion size was great.Overall, I thought the food was pretty great. Would recommend this spot as more of a casual spot to come to with friends or a large group rather than on a date.
Excellent dinner spot. The food is good with many good options for Vegans and vegetarians which is very much appreciated. Loved the calamari and arancini. Both were very good appetizers and a good flavorful way to start the meal. The Vegan ravioli and Chicken Francese stood out. Both were really good and cooked to perfection. The Shrimp fettuccine was good, however the shrimp were a little overcooked and the pesto was a bit heavy on the dish. The flavor of the pesto was really good just dial back the quantity so the pasta, shrimp and grape tomatoes have a chance to shine. Service was fantastic and they also had a great selection of cocktails.
The look and feel is very unsophisticated and doesn't feel like an Italian restaurant. Music choice is strange. Food is decent. Service very good. Nice veggie and vegan options. Too many great Italian spots for me to go back.
We ate here on a weekend getaway to celebrate my mother's birthday. We had the pappardelle, the lobster ravioli, the chicken parm, caesar salads and tiramisu (gratis). All of us really enjoyed our food. The service was outstanding and the guys treated my mom like a queen. It was also convenient to get to from the subway. Would definitely eat here again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Tiramisu