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Viva Cucina

 

85 2nd Ave (Corner of E. 5th St) NY, NY 10003

Call Us At 212-777-2005

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WHERE GREAT TASTE MEETS GOOD HEALTH

Viva Cucina offers the ultimate Italian vegetarian and pescatarian cuisine, with a full complement of vegan and gluten-free options. This new restaurant prepares authentic Italian dishes with the purest, freshest plant-based ingredients. The expansive menu features fresh-caught, sustainable wild fish, from sea bass to octopus; beloved regional dishes including eggplant parmesan involtini, pasta e fagioli, pizza with five choices of crust and luscious dairy and non-dairy desserts, from regular and vegan gelati to housemade tiramisu, and ricotta cheesecake.

Appetizers

involtini di Melanzane
12
eggplant stuffed with ricotta and spinach topped with tomato sauce
Baked Clams
15
fresh little neck clams stuffed with italian breadcrumbs
Mussels
14
fresh italian herbs in a white wine sauce
Fried Burrata
14
fresh burrata breaded and fried over a bed of tomato sauce
polpo alla griglia
21
octopus grilled to perfection over a bed of chickpeas
Calamari Fritti
15
served with a side of marinara sauce
Polpetta Piccante V
12
vegan meatballs served in a spicy tomato sauce

Insalata & Zuppe

Caesar
12
chopped romaine and fresh baked croutons in a classic caesar dressing
Arugula
12
fresh arugula with artichoke hearts, sliced pear and shaved parmesan in a lemon olive oil dressing
Tri-Colore V
12
radicchio, arugula and endive with toasted walnuts and balsmic dressing
PASTA e FAGIOLi V
10
hearty vegetable soup with pasta and beans
SOUP OF THE DAY V
9
chef’s choice made fresh daily

Pizza

Margherita
14
fresh mozzarella and marinara sauce
Vodka
14
pink sauce and melted mozzarella
bella
14
whole wheat crust topped with spinach, onions, pesto sauce, mozzarella & feta cheese
Pesto
14
homemade pesto and melted mozzarella
Bianca
14
ricotta cheese and melted mozzarella
Campagnola
14
spinach, artichoke hearts and melted mozzarella with alfredo sauce
Vegetarian V
14
broccoli, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, tomato sauce and vegan cheese on a whole wheat crust

Gluten free & Whole Wheat Crust available upon request
VEGAN CHEESE AVAILABLE

Pasta

Spicy Rigatoni a la Vodka
18
spicy vodka sauce
Paglia e fieno
17
mushrooms and green peas with a touch of cream
Limone e Gamberi
21
grilled shrimp in a lemon cream sauce over linguine
Frutti Di Mare
26
fresh variety of seafood over squid ink pasta
Lobster Ravioli
21
in a cream sauce
Linguine Con Vongole
21
fresh littleneck clams sauteed with butter, garlic and white wine
Viva
21
homemade pappardelle with radiccio and vegan sausage in a mascarpone and gorgonzola cream sauce topped with truffle oil
Norma
21
roasted eggplant, black olives and fresh tomatoes in a marinara sauce topped with fresh burrata
“Sausage” & Peppers V
20
vegan sausage, peppers and onions in a tomato sauce over linguine

Gluten free & Whole Wheat penne available upon request

Risotto

Risotto Con Funghi
21
shiitake and oyster mushrooms over arborio risotto, drizzled with truffle oil
frutti di mare
27
fresh variety of seafood over arborio risotto

Pesce

Salmone
27
pan seared wild salmon with sautéed artichoke hearts in a white wine sauce
Branzino
28
wild branzino with a lemon caper sauce and a side of sautéed spinach
Catch of the day
N/A
chef’s fresh catch of the day

Sides

Asparagus V
7
Broccoli Rabe V
7
Spinach V
7
fingerling Potatoes V
7
V – Vegan
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Italian Vegetarian and Pescatarian
Cuisine with Vegan and Gluten Free Options

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Fully Equipped with Service Station, Floor to Ceiling Windows and a Corner View.

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CALENDAR

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212-777-2005

85 2nd Ave (Corner of E. 5th St) NY, NY 10003

Hours

Tuesday-Friday: 4:30pm-10pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11am-10pm
Closed on Monday

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