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Relaxed choice with a marble bar for modern Italian dishes, gourmet brick-oven pies & imported wine.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–10 PM |
| Thursday | 4–10 PM |
| Friday | 4–11 PM |
| Saturday | 4–11 PM |
| Sunday | 4–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 31-09 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105
Phone: (347) 612-4334
Website: http://www.viavai-ny.com/
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Reviews
Iun Chen
We had a reservation on Valentine’s Day and as expected it was fully packed. When we got there we were thankfully seated promptly as a few tables were open, but the tables were so close to each other. It was impossible to not hear other tables’ conversations.
Since they were packed the service was pretty slow. Even with five diff people moving around, it took nearly 20 mins to take our order and we didn’t get our main dish until after an hour of being there. Apps were served right away so that was a plus! Surprisingly, even the drinks took some time.
They had a Valentine’s Day special menu, which basically was just their normal pasta menu.
For apps, we got the burrata and prosciutto which was so delicious. Good portion size. This was probably the best part of dinner.
For mains, we got a gnocchi w/ mussels pasta and another pasta (forget the name). The gnocchi was chewy and delicious but the sauce was a bit watery and bland. The dish wasn’t bad as they were generous with the mussels but overall it was a pretty standard pasta. The other pasta dish was inconsistently cooked- some parts undercooked some parts overcooked.
We got two glasses of red wine and no desserts, given we had been there for almost 1.5 hours after mains and needed to go to our next destination.
Overall, with the OK food, slow service, but still relatively high check we probably wouldn’t go back again unless a friend really wanted to go.
… moreSince they were packed the service was pretty slow. Even with five diff people moving around, it took nearly 20 mins to take our order and we didn’t get our main dish until after an hour of being there. Apps were served right away so that was a plus! Surprisingly, even the drinks took some time.
They had a Valentine’s Day special menu, which basically was just their normal pasta menu.
For apps, we got the burrata and prosciutto which was so delicious. Good portion size. This was probably the best part of dinner.
For mains, we got a gnocchi w/ mussels pasta and another pasta (forget the name). The gnocchi was chewy and delicious but the sauce was a bit watery and bland. The dish wasn’t bad as they were generous with the mussels but overall it was a pretty standard pasta. The other pasta dish was inconsistently cooked- some parts undercooked some parts overcooked.
We got two glasses of red wine and no desserts, given we had been there for almost 1.5 hours after mains and needed to go to our next destination.
Overall, with the OK food, slow service, but still relatively high check we probably wouldn’t go back again unless a friend really wanted to go.
Diana Morcilla
The chef is from Rome and he cooks all the food so there is consistency in the dishes every time we go. His pasta is the best. We went to Rome and tried the famous Rome’s 4 pasta dishes and we still love Chef Antonio’s food!
… moreOğuz Ergin
The highlights of the night were definitely the calamari and the desserts—they stood out. However, the main dishes, pizza and pasta, were disappointing. I would not recommend the pizza. By New York standards, it doesn’t compare to many others we’ve tried. While the buffalo mozzarella was nice, the pizza dough itself was underwhelming.
For two people, including a bottle of wine, the total came to $150. Considering the price-to-quality ratio, I think 3 stars is a fair rating. It’s worth revisiting to try other items on the menu. For the Ditmars area, it’s still a decent choice overall.
… moreFor two people, including a bottle of wine, the total came to $150. Considering the price-to-quality ratio, I think 3 stars is a fair rating. It’s worth revisiting to try other items on the menu. For the Ditmars area, it’s still a decent choice overall.
Grenten Dhuli
Good experience overall. The service was great. The pasta amatriciana was excellent but the carbonara was okay. Maybe I should have tried the pizza as most reviews describe it as very tasty. The tiramisu was also delicious. Good vibes overall
… moreAllison L.
An authentic Italian experience with a menu curated by a true Italian from Rome. This was some of the best pasta and pizza I’ve had, the pasta was so fresh, flavorful and perfectly al dente, highly recommend the squid ink and trying one of their specials, the second pasta we got was a tagliatelle with basil, tomatoes and pistachios. I loved the truffle arugula pizza, the dough was light and crispy and the porcini mushrooms and truffle compote were to die for! The place is quiet on weeknights and very busy on weekends. Make a reservation and take your date!
… moreI B
Absolutely great.
The wood fired pizza was crispy on the bottom and had the perfect amount of substance to the dough. I often find this style of pizza can become too floppy when the dough is too thin, but this had the perfect balance of being delicate and thin, but still having a body that holds the structure.
The daily special was shrimp ravioli, which was *divine*. Perfectly cooked, thin delicate wrappers, with a light yet flavorful butter thyme mixture. The flavors are so delightful, and you can tell the pasta is really high quality.
The bolognese was also amazing – the meat sauce was very rich and the pasta is made fresh.
Service was extremely kinda and welcoming. Not too busy for a weekend, and the server was extremely helpful in understanding the menu. A limited amount of outdoor seating and a large window perfect for summer evenings.
There’s a nice wine selection that I hope to try when I visit again.
… moreThe wood fired pizza was crispy on the bottom and had the perfect amount of substance to the dough. I often find this style of pizza can become too floppy when the dough is too thin, but this had the perfect balance of being delicate and thin, but still having a body that holds the structure.
The daily special was shrimp ravioli, which was *divine*. Perfectly cooked, thin delicate wrappers, with a light yet flavorful butter thyme mixture. The flavors are so delightful, and you can tell the pasta is really high quality.
The bolognese was also amazing – the meat sauce was very rich and the pasta is made fresh.
Service was extremely kinda and welcoming. Not too busy for a weekend, and the server was extremely helpful in understanding the menu. A limited amount of outdoor seating and a large window perfect for summer evenings.
There’s a nice wine selection that I hope to try when I visit again.
Naya Leite
The food was delicious. All our pasta dishes were perfectly cooked and full of flavor. I also love the meatballs (I ate everything before the picture). The service was a little slow, but we didn’t mind it; we had a great time.
… moreR. Francis
We had a 7pm reservation on a Saturday evening. It wasn’t that packed but the atmosphere was decent. The service however was lacking. Once we were seated, our order was taken for over 30 minutes. We were given some bread maybe 40 mins past and our food didn’t come for another hour. I think that’s absolutely ridiculous. The food was okay. Had the Bolognese and my husband had the carbonara which he said was okay. My husband said the tiramisu was good. I had the gelato which was okay.
I think when you wait extra long for food, with a reservation, it should be to die for but it was just Okay. Perhaps better to visit off peak hours
… moreI think when you wait extra long for food, with a reservation, it should be to die for but it was just Okay. Perhaps better to visit off peak hours
Martha aka WineDivaa
We used to come to this place All the time before we had kids, so it’s been a while since we haven’t gone back, but we finally made it. We wanted to revisit some items from the menu, but they were a little bit change for instant arugula salad now has kale and Hazelnuts, which was also delicious, but we also miss de Simplicity of The arugula, Cheese, and lemon vinaigrette. I ordered the ravioli, and it was part of the specials was a little bit dry, but I eat it. Anyway. It was delicious. I found a Lambrusco Cocerto dry and amazing for a semi-winter night . The plain pizza was a bit burned but thin and authentic as we remembered. I absolutely loved the tiramisu, so authentic. I loved this place. I will definitely come back.
… moreBryce Padrone
Finally, a good old-school Italian restaurant that makes you feel at home in Astoria Queens! Usually I don’t try the specials, but my friend and I both picked one and had 2 apps, and everything was amazing. The server was very attentive and polite. Definitely try this place out.
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