Viva Cucina

4.4

198 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

85 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003-8697

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

Viva Cucina’s name is derived from the Italian expression “VIVA” which means Long Live. Located in the heart of the east village, our menu features elevated Italian recipes using the freshest, local, and organic ingredients. From our wild-caught fish and fresh pasta to our vegan and gluten-free options, Viva Cucina offers the ultimate dining experience. We also have a great selection of Curated Cocktails, imported Italian wines, some of which are organic, and biodynamic. Viva Cucina’s beautiful upper floor is available for private parties and events. Outdoor Seating is available, weather permitting. We can’t wait to serve you!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Cocktail Bar, Seafood
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 777-2005
Website
http://www.vivacucinanyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Viva Cucina offers both on and off site Catering. Let us Cater your next event!<br />For all inquiries email management@vivacucinanyc.com
Private party facilities
Viva Cucina offers private bookings for celebrations for 20-200 guests. Let your hosts, Lenny and Justin, plan your next event.

Location
85 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003-8697
Neighborhood
East Village
Cross street
5th street
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Margherita$17.00
Homemade Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce
Vodka$17.00
Homemade Fresh Mozzarella, Vodka Sauce
Bella$18.00
Mozzarella, Pesto Sauce, Spinach, Onions, Feta Cheese. Whole Wheat Crust
Prosciutto & Arugula$18.00
Mozzarella, Parmigiano, Arugula, Prosciutto, Truffle Essence
Diavola$18.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Spicy Soppressata, Basil, Pomodoro

Pasta

Spicy Rigatoni Vodka$19.00
Spicy Vodka Sauce, Fresh Rigatoni
Lobster Ravioli$23.00
Squid Ink Stripes, Rock Shrimp, Pink Sauce, Zucchini
Shrimp Fettuccine$24.00
Grilled Shrimp, Fresh Mozzarella, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Pesto Sauce, Fresh Fettuccine
Viva Boscaiola$24.00
Sausage, Radicchio, Gorgonzola, Truffle Essence, Stuffed Money Bag Shaped Pasta
Short Rib Pappardelle$24.00
Braised Beef Short Ribs, Mushroom, Garlic Infused Cream, Parmesan, Parsley
Chicken Parmigiana$21.00
Breaded Chicken, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, Linguine
Chicken Francese$22.00
Sauteed Chicken Breast, White Lemon Sauce, Linguine

From the Sea

Pan Seared Salmon$24.00
Zucchini, Cauliflower puree, Chives oil, Honey Mustard vinaigrette

Sides

Truffle Parmesan Fries$11.00
Broccolini$9.00
Crispy Potatoes$9.00
Sauteed Spinach$9.00
French Fries$9.00

Vegan

Spicy Meatballs$15.00
Vegan Meatballs, Pomodoro
Crispy Cauliflower$17.00
Sriracha, Aioli, Charred Lemon
Vegetariana Pizza$19.00
Vegan cheese, Mushroom, Broccolini, Onion, Pomodoro, Whole Wheat Crust
Sausage Pomodoro Pasta$19.00
Vegan Sausage, Peppers, Onion, Pomodoro
Meatball Marinara Pasta$17.00
Vegan Meatballs, Spicy Pomodoro, Linguine

What 198 people are saying

Viva Cucina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

198 Reviews

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HarveyK VIP
New York City19 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 10, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
When we arrived at the restaurant at the time of reservation, we found it was closed & we could see no sign of life inside. Very disappointing as we had theatre tickets for after dinner & had to rush to find a different place to eat.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
San Francisco1 review
1.0
Dined on April 29, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I made a reservation on Open Table and when we arrived the restaurant was closed.
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liza VIP
Chicago42 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Was willing to keep the kitchen open until midnight. Food was all very delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great evening here. The food was fabulous and the service really great. We had appetizers, main courses and desserts. Everything was very delicious and I definitely recommend to go there for fantastic Italian cuisine!
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JulieL VIP
Chicago5 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 25, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Unfortunately they were out of 4 different things we tried to order
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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite Italian restaurant in New York City!!!
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JoeBlake
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the food and the service. Definitely I'll be going back!!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
2.0
Dined on March 16, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Service was slow and food was alright. Ambience wasn’t bad but just wasn’t the experience we would have liked for dinner / for the price we paid
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
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.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Greater Boston8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food and friendly staff. Would go back again!
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Viva Cucina is rated 4.4 stars by 198 OpenTable diners.

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85 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003-8697

Additional information

Cross street
5th street
Neighborhood
East Village
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Cocktail Bar, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.vivacucinanyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 777-2005
Catering
Viva Cucina offers both on and off site Catering. Let us Cater your next event!<br />For all inquiries email management@vivacucinanyc.com
Private party facilities
Viva Cucina offers private bookings for celebrations for 20-200 guests. Let your hosts, Lenny and Justin, plan your next event.

Viva Cucina

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Salmon Benedict

Fried Buratta

Lobster Ravioli

Appetizers

Fried Buratta$15.00

Crispy Calamari$17.00

Truffle Arancini$15.00

Crabcakes$17.00

Whipped Ricotta$15.00

Salad

Caesar Salad$14.00

Greek Salad$14.00

Arugula$14.00

Pizza

Margherita$17.00

Vodka$17.00

Bella$18.00

Prosciutto & Arugula$18.00

Diavola$18.00

Pasta

Spicy Rigatoni Vodka$19.00

Lobster Ravioli$23.00

Shrimp Fettuccine$24.00

Viva Boscaiola$24.00

Short Rib Pappardelle$24.00

Chicken Parmigiana$21.00

Chicken Francese$22.00

From the Sea

Pan Seared Salmon$24.00

Sides

Truffle Parmesan Fries$11.00

Broccolini$9.00

Crispy Potatoes$9.00

Sauteed Spinach$9.00

French Fries$9.00

Vegan

Spicy Meatballs$15.00

Crispy Cauliflower$17.00

Vegetariana Pizza$19.00

Sausage Pomodoro Pasta$19.00

Meatball Marinara Pasta$17.00

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