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“Completely kosher, embellishes a straightforward Italian menu with a few twists.” nymag

Cuisine:  Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian, Vegan, Kosher
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IF THIS IS THE PLACE IN THE UPPER WEST SIDE, VEGANS BEWARE. i just called them yesterday and was told that all of their soy cheese contains 10% casein. Food: Service: [More about Viva Natural Pizzeria | More from xruderthanyoux] Read More
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Actually - they have Teese now for pizza. They coat it thick, so it's got a bit of a plastic-y feel, but it's still tasty. I just passed by yesterday and saw that they also have Temptation ice cream, and a new vegan stuffed artichoke dish on the menu. Food: Atmosphere: Service: [M... Read More
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So, I know I've reviewed Viva before, but I just wanted to offer a word of warning: The soy cheese is not vegan. It has casein in it. Sad, but true. Stick to the Zen slice. I'm a fan. And dessert, duh. [More about Viva Natural Pizzeria | More from MollyG] Read More
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Haven't eaten here in a long time, but the time I tried it I liked it. The regular cheese is better than average, the corn pizza was a bit odd, and some sort of veggie-topped slice was delicious. Tasted very fresh and wholesome, and a lot of the different choices seemed pretty interesting. If you ea... Read More
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I can't eat here enough. They have lots of vegan pastas, soup, and a good amount of vegan pizza options (make your own, or they always have at least two vegan pizzas ready). The restaurant is tiny and always crowded. You sometimes can't get a seat and when the door opens in winter it's supe... Read More
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I'm a lactard vegetarian, not a real vegan, so this place is a dream for me. The soy cheese is delicious and melty - I didn't even have the usual problem of it sticking to the roof of my mouth, though my friend said she did. The atmosphere is standard pizza parlor. And the pizza's pretty deliciou... Read More
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