Viva Pizzeria & Pasta House — Kid-friendly Family Eats in Toronto, Ontario
- Ages all ages
- Indoor
- Rainy-day OK
Viva Pizzeria & Pasta House is a great spot for families looking for delicious Italian food in East York, offering a welcoming atmosphere for all ages.
What to expect
This restaurant serves up classic Italian dishes like pizza and pasta, making it a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults. It's a good option for a casual meal out, especially on a rainy day since it's indoors. While not specifically designed for children, its broad appeal makes it suitable for family dining.
Best for
Ideal for a relaxed family dinner where everyone can find something they enjoy on the menu.
What parents say
Kathryn Chambers
We brought our toddlers here for the first time yesterday, wanted to try a new Italian restaurant and my husband and I were pleasantly surprised and happy with the atmosphere, food and service! Kids were happy, very family friendly, My husband isn’t a huge pasta lover (I know) lol but he couldn’t stop saying how the pasta and pizza was delicious and my two picky toddlers gobbled up their pasta and also ate it for lunch the next day. We will be adding this restaurant to our rotation especially when doing something special with the kiddos!
Bar Stern
2025-12-19
Really great food and the owners and staff are very friendly. Been here a few times now and will keep coming back. Especially for the chicken parm.
Timofée Lëy
2025-6-18
This was my second time here. My first time was all the way back in February. It was calm. This past weekend it was super busy. This is nice neighborhood Italian spot. The prices are fair and good portion. The owners were very accommodating when our child was being fuzzy. The food was good. It was very kid friendly with coloring sheets from book. We had good service and time.
Barbara Marrelli
2025-8-8
I’m almost hesitant to share this review because I want to keep this little hidden gem all to myself! Viva Pizza & Pasta has been in my neighborhood for just under a year, just a short walk from home. I’ve passed by so many times without stopping in but tonight, with no car and a craving for something local, we finally gave it a try. And wow… what a surprise! The food was absolutely fantastic, fresh, clean, piping hot, and bursting with flavor. Service was exceptional, thanks to our wonderful server, Fernandas, who made the evening even better. We had the linguini scoglio di mare, a perfectly cooked pizza, and the calamari and shrimp appetizer. I had the chicken Parmesan sandwich with a side Caesar salad all delicious. The white wine was well-priced and paired beautifully with the meal. Dessert was the perfect finale: tiramisu and strawberry cheesecake, both sublime. Viva Pizza & Pasta is truly a neighborhood treasure, and we will definitely be back!
Alexandra Maria
2025-6-18
Amazing restaurant. I’ve been there multiple times and once was to celebrate my son’s 5th birthday. The food was loved by everybody even the kiddos and they were very accommodating towards the decorations I had brought. One of my favourite restaurants and the owners are very friendly and they make you feel like family!
