Viva Italiano distributes menus with coupons throughout town. However, they won't exactly honor the offer on the coupon. There is one coupon for a $10.00 pizza on pick-up only which is a good value. But beware, the other coupons make the restaurant appear to be a good value, but when we tried to dine in, the staff posts a sign and states the offers will not be honored for dining in. This is fine if you planned a take home meal. However, like many of us who travel, dining out with friends or family is a necessity, unless you want to eat in your hotel room.\r
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Keep in mind you are near the ocean, so forget the coupons meant to draw you in, because at this restaurants regular prices, why not treat yourself to a finer dining experience. Just 2 miles south you will find restaurants overlooking the ocean, a more relaxing environment, on some evenings even live music and dancing; for the price of probably around $3 more per person. You at lease owe it to yourself to drive by and compare the difference.\r
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I used to be a regular patron of Viva, but after recent experiences and a lack of response from the manager/owner, I have never returned. I have never had a bad experience at the restaurants on Rockaway Beach. After all, isn't this what these forums are about, finding recommended restaurants and avoiding others.\r
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Have a great visit in the bay area.
Pros: Will honor one $10.00 pizza coupon offer.
Cons: No longer honors coupons for dining in, although not mentioned on coupon.
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