Decent for lunch if you work in the financial district. They have a ton of options - salads, wraps, pizza, pasta, and sandwiches. Some of their items are better than others. Like their buffalo chicken pizza but they only have it available randomly and it usually sells out. Should be a staple. I want to like their pasta but the red sauce needs work - super watery and greasy. Prices are reasonable. read more

Viga - Buffalo Chicken Pizza - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Had the sausage sandwich today. Came with peppers and onions on homemade bread. Sandwich was juicy and tasted great. I will return again.

I found this restaurant on pearl street. There was plenty of variety. I had the pasta with meatball sauce. The meatballs and sauce were really good and it came with nice hot rolls. This may become my favorite lunch spot. read more

Another one of the places I had for lunch while in Boston. My co-workers all said they got the best sandwiches and of course, I had to give them a try. We walked from our office and ordered our food to go since the place is too small for all of us to sit down and eat. We placed our orders and can actually see our food orders while they are preparing them. Many people had either the chicken parmesan or the meatball sandwiches, so I thought I can't go wrong with either one. I eventually needed up go with the chicken. The sandwich tasted okay. Not the best chicken parmesan I ever had, but it's decent enough for under ten bucks. It still sounded a little pricy for me, but we are in the middle of downtown Boston so I guess it's reasonable in the area. I didn't take a picture of the sandwich because I thought its nothing special. I may check out other sandwiches places when I come back to Boston. read more

The food was good, salads are large and very popular. Sandwiches are made to order and fast. All meals prepared in front of you. Busy week day lunch crowed but service was fast. Ambiance was take out fore sure. Inflation hits these places hard. Prices went up. Cost is average. Support these restaurants. I recommended this business. read more

Fridays at lunch I like to treat myself to ordering out . I Love meatball subs. Tried a few places in the area and found Vigas to be top drawer ! Meatballs are tender and delicious! They also have the soft braided loaf Generous with provolone / meatballs and sauce ! My 'go-to!' For a meatball sub. I'm sure all their fare is delectable in all areas as well. I've just had their meatball subs (my fav ) and they never disappoint ! Go there for yummy food ! See you on Friday ! read more

I like this place for a quick bite, most of the time. After a variety of sandwiches and pizza, I consider this to be a go-to for lunches. $6 and change for a slice of pizza and a drink? You betcha. The chicken Parmesan and meatball Parmesan are fantastic. Service is usually very fast. There's only been two days where things were crawling, but they also appeared to be short handed. The service is also polite. Some good people working there. It's small. You might want to take it to go at peak times. Especially, if the weather is nice. Clean and bright. read more

Can't count on them to be open when they say they will. Evidently wanted to start their weekend early and looked the door at 1:50 today.. food has gone down hill since pandemic, it used to be top notch. Several better option close by. read more

Food was average didn't like the sauce. Chicken was a soggy. Would appreciate if the fillings are more read more

If Viga was running the famous breadlines in the U.S. after the Great Depression there would have been no actual "line" to speak of, this place is insanely efficient. It felt liked seconds, not minutes, after I placed my order I was paying for it at the counter, and this was after watching 5 people in front of me do the exact same thing in almost no time at all. The food here is pretty basic Italian sandwiches, pasta and pizza for the most part, but if you're in a rush at lunch it sure beats the hell out of traditional fast food, with probably even quicker service. I decided to get the sausage and pepper sandwich (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/CRbd6ME9QAD4oMswvHMzMA?select=qHolOnhp7kd8-XlqKZNDkg), which I had to ask for some marinara sauce on top, because otherwise it's literally just some sausages and peppers in bread, a bit too simple for me. It was still a little lacking flavor wise, but at least the quality of the sausage was pretty decent. I would not recommend getting on the foccacia bread as I did, because it's just too flimsy to support the meat. As a result, this can get somewhat messy, so grab a handful of napkins and be careful if you're wearing white, as you're likely to have some splatter damage. One of my co-workers ordered 2 slices of pizza, which I only mention so I can include the picture (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/CRbd6ME9QAD4oMswvHMzMA?select=GQUkCVux-MFgkAyeTPjfhA) of them. Freakin huge. I can only imagine what an entire pie of this must look like! read more

Viga - 2 pieces of gigantic pizza - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Viga is open for breakfast. The beauty of this is if you want a sandwich for breakfast they will take care of you. The home fries are out of this world! You get wonderful cubes of potatoes that are cooked to perfection. Crispy on the outside and tender inside. This morning I tried the Treviso. Which is a chicken wrap that has an absolutely amazing pesto. An that's coming from a pesto snob. The staff are really friendly and the prices are really reasonable, especially for downtown Boston. read more

A good option for a quick, inexpensive lunch. I just wish they would stop overcooking their pasta! And I'm not sure where the chicken is in their weekly special chicken lasagna - the small cubes of protein sort of get lost in the ricotta and sauce. I love their bread despite the oils easily seeping through the papersack. It comes in white or wheat - I prefer the white. They have a few tables if you want to eat in, but they do mostly a brisk take-out business. There is a frequent diner card where you receive $3 off on your 6th visit (with a $3 minimum purchase per visit) and $5 off on your 12th visit. This location is a stand alone, and is not related to the other Viga locations at Federal Street, in Pi Alley and on the corner at Stuart Street. Fix the pasta and I'd change to 4 stars easy. read more

We catered Viga for a company lunch today, ordering a variety of difference sandiwches: veggie, turkey, ham, and the chicken breast. I had a couple chicken breast sandwiches on the flatbread that were very good, however, were slathered in a bit too much mayo. Other than that, had a positive experience and will order again - Best, Charlie read more

Definitely a lunch fan!! My coworker and I were in town for a client meeting and wanted something quick to grab to alleviate our rumbling bellies..and we were recommended to Viga! I ordered the Naples Salad Wrap and my coworker ordered the buffalo wrap. Both were really good and super filling! Buffalo Wrap - My coworker had literally been raving about this buffalo bleu cheese sandwich he always gets in Jersey, so he was already craving buffalo something. Of COURSE, Viga would then carry a hot buffalo wrap. He was skeptical about the taste, but was really surprised with how well they carried out their chicken prep. Super moist and yummy, he was really happy with the purchase. Naples Wrap - My wrap was a cold wrap..and again, I worried about the chicken. The Naples Salad was pretty good! Lots of mayo and shredded thin like tuna..I really liked it. Chicken salad is hard to pull off when you have giant chunks of chicken, so I definitely appreciated them simplifying it. The grapes inside were little bursts of sweet/tart that really added another dimension to the wrap. Overall, I really enjoyed the food here. They were quick and efficient..and have a separate line for each and every one of their food types. (Pasta, Hot sandwich, cold sandwich, etc.). Will definitely be back :) read more

Holy crap was the bread on my sandwich good! it was moist and flat and wide and...everything i have ever wanted in a sandwich. Grilled chicken on flat bread sandwich... get it. My coworker popped my Viga cherry today because he wanted me to try this sandwich. Grilled chicken, green beans, guacamole and pico de gillo on flat bread. It was massive and Delicious. The place was packed and people were yelling a shoving each other like the New York Stock Exchange. It made me feel alive. read more

Viga has been a recent discovery a mine that has quickly turned into an addiction. With affordable options and quick service, Viga offers everything from sandwiches and salads, to pasta, pizza and specials. They frequently rotate their options and most items are under $8. They even have lunch combos available to patrons. I'm particularly fond of any of their sandwiches and wraps which feature their delicious, rich pesto sauce. The one I most frequently get is their Treviso ($6.59) which is a grilled chicken breast, pesto sauce, provolone, rice and tomatoes in a spinach wrap. Filling and pretty darn tasty to boot. I've never really had an issue with their service which is always very quick and never seems to get fazed by the lines. The place is pretty small though and does get pretty cramped. Occasionally there is some line confusion too but nothing too serious. On my agenda: to try their pizzas which I heard are awesome (and giant!). I haven't had their salads yet either and plan on doing so. So far the sandwiches and wraps have kept me happy and coming back though. If you're in the financial area and in need of a quick, cheap lunch, look no further. read more

AH-MAZ-ING. The entire Viga Shabang is Phe-Nom!!! Food, Service, Eye Candy...the whole 9 yards of the Viga experience truly outshines any other downtown financial district lunch spot. Not only is the menu jam packed with variety, but they have daily specials for each "category" of cuisine to boot! Not gonna lie...when I pop in for lunch I end up picking up dinner to take home as well. Baked Ziti is an every day option & has become one of my favorite comfort foods (especially when you dunk a fresh roll in the sauce). Pizza: Pretty much New York style with massive slices and a tasty thin crust. Just the right amount of sauce & cheese...and then the toppings...BAM! They're super fresh & not overcooked or undercooked. If Viga open on nights & weekends...I'd be ordering it over Upper Crust or any other pizzeria any day/night/weekend! Sandwiches: Both hot & cold options are fantastic. Highly recommend the Meatball with extra marinara AND the chicken parm. If I place a catering order for my office & people know in advance that i'm ordering from Viga...the initial reaction is "YESS! i LOVE Viga!". Whether its a massive deep dish loaded with pasta for 15 people or an assortment of sandwiches...its ALWAYS a success. Lovely vegetarian options...no awkward or second par substitutes. Salads: always big, fresh, & filling. Fun little bonuses: whenever u place a catering order, you get a "Viga VIP" card stapled to your receipt entitling the holder to exchange it for a free lunch up to 8 bucks. Considering Viga's awesome prices, you can get quite the lunch with that little VIP card :) SERVICE: Every Viga employee I've ever encountered has been extremely friendly, gracious & attentive. They truly aim to please their customers & go the extra mile by accommodating specific requests AND assisting me with making some delish selections based upon their recommendations & description of each. SHOCKING & UNIQUE ABOUT VIGA: ANY time I've ordered from Viga, Aretha, the catering manager, takes the time to PERSONALLY CALL me later that day to ask how our lunch was & Specifically, if our food & service was pleasing or met up to our expectations. Who does that these days!??!!? To my knowledge, Only Viga!! That action alone displays their genuine dedication to pleasing their customers. The only downer is that they're only open Monday - Friday & close at 3pm :( DEAR VIGA, If you were open for dinner and/or late night Monday - Friday AND weekends... I would totally make moves to build a big Viga Shrine & have it displayed on Guy Fieri's show on the Food Network. Apologies for the longest review EVER...I just like to give credit where its due. Go Viga! read more

I think Viga might have to be held responsible for my needing and subsequently attending Weight Watchers last year. My office had catering daily and Viga was usually the caterer of choice, and their sandwiches are heavenly. Even for someone like me, who has to avoid a lot of stuff that usually goes in sandwiches. The breads are all delicious and the sandwiches are always overstuffed. The veggies, meat, or whatever you have placed in between those glorious slices of bread always seems to taste great. Love, love, love. read more

Viga is madness. It's confusing and people are literally everywhere. And so is the food - there is a ton of it and it's everywhere. And man it's GREAT! Terrific selection and reasonable prices. It's always a treat to get a hot meal for lunch. Try the sandwiches and the baked ziti. Service is quick and easy. Only downside: it's only open four hours each weekday. read more

Great food options under one roof....pizza, pasta (small size portions available), hot and cold sandwiches/wraps. My two favorite lunch choices: Chicken caesar wrap Torino (grilled chicken with portabello mushrooms, provolone and sundried tomatoes) - though I request to have regular tomatoes instead of sundried They get the lunch speed down - quick in and out - generally within 5-7mins. read more

Ordered the chicken parm under the "hot sandwich" category. I picked up right when it came out. The sandwich was the opposite of hot. Chicken was cold, cheese not melted and bread was a little soggy. I would expect there to be at least some crisp in the chicken, but nope! I get there's marinara sauce on it that would potentially make it soggy but the sauce was cold too. It's like I got a left over sandwich from the day before and they didn't even bother to reheat it. McDonald's have better sandwiches than they do. read more

One of the best places downtown for a decent, not too expensive, filling lunch. Good sandwiches, good selection. Can get a sandwich & drink for $7 which isn't bad for downtown. Everything seems fresh, and they use good quality ingredients. They have the best Chicken Parm around (not as big as Al's but I prefer how Viga does the check and the bread). They have this great focaccia bread in white or whole-wheat, it's just delicious, but probably a brazillion calories, but they'll do any of their sandwiches on a wrap. There's a 4 or 5 Viga's around the city, their all good, but they all have one thing in common; the first you go you won't know where to stand! They usually have 4 lines: cold sandwiches, hot sandwiches, pasta, pizza, so first time you go, ask someone what line they're in! read more

Shite. I swear the partially decomposed vegetable matter in my salad today is the same stuff I picked out of an expired salad container in my fridge 2 days ago. I gotta start locking my compost bin. Viga is supposedly an Italian restaurant. I couldn't find the word in the Italian dictionary at dicionary.reverso.net, but one meaning of "viga" in Spanish is "balk", as in "I was thinking of eating at Viga, but then I balked." read more

This place is awesome. The food tastes so fresh, and they know exactly how to combine ingredients. My sandwich of choice is the basilcata with chicken. Their focaccia bread is incredible, and so is their pesto spread. I've also had their sausage and sweet onion calzone, and it is enormous. Even though i can easily make 2 meals out of it, its so hard to stop eating it cuz its so good. They know exactly the right amount of meat to put in there without going overboard. The prices are really good (sandwiches are under $6, calzones are under $5, slices of pizza as cheap as $2). They also have fresh rolls for $0.25 at the register, which are also fantastic. I've been going there at least 2 times a week since January, and I will never get sick of it. I believe they also cater if you have a large group. read more

Always good - no complains!! I love the fact that I can pay with Level up. They also have some sort of cupons and if you buy from them 5 times then they give you $3 off your next meal or if you buy 7 lunches you have $5 off the 8th one. I LIKE!! Bello is my all time favorite!!! read more

THE go-to place to grab a quick lunch near the Financial District. The food is pretty basic: pizza, subs, salads, pasta, etc... but when you've only got 30 minutes for lunch- it's perfect, the line is very fast. Pizza: 4/5 Pasta: 4.5/5 (notched it up a little because of the cheap prices) Salads: 4/5 (surprisingly fresh for being pre-made) Their bread, which comes with pretty much anything you buy, is AMAZING. Ridiculously oily, but ridiculously good (especially when it's fresh and warm). Nice quick place to get your money's worth of a meal during your lunch beak. read more

I go here at least 3 days a week, what was I thinking only giving 4 stars. They also have a great buffalo chicken rap that you can get fried or grilled. read more

Ooooh, so good and nicely priced...not cheap like LA but probably as good as it gets in Bastin, as the locals say. We had pizza, veggie sandwiches, salads, stuff with pesto :) and ate it at some super cool park with music - I think they (who's they? I don't know) paid a guitarist to entertain us on the lawn...so cultured, but what happens in Winter? I digress... Food - tasty, kind of rich with all the dressings but still yummy. Maybe because they cater, they understand how hot food textures change and dealt with it accordingly. One of our sandwiches was hot and of course the pizza - they held up really well and didn't get soggy and gross. 4 stars Even though our order was to go, I was tempted to eat there if it weren't for the thousand things we had to do that day. Their ambiance is warm and comfortable. Perfect for rainy days. Otherwise go to the park! 4 stars read more

I am really surprised to see this place rated so highly. The food tastes cheap and is mostly pre-made and cafeteria style. The bread is great but the chicken cutlets are greasy and the pasta sauce tastes like it has been sitting out for hours. The place is a mad house during lunch time and you really have to squeeze in there. Viga is not a terrible place but I have just had much better and I think it's laughable that this is in the top 5 for downtown Boston. read more

The focaccia bread is awesome. Fast service, reasonable prices. Limited seating but it appears to be mostly takeout anyway. I had the chicken and steak with tomato relish - delicious! read more

Viga - Team and chicken sandwich on focaccia - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My office has been using Viga to cater lunches for 60+. We love the quality, the value, and the variety. Their online order form makes ordering from them easy. And Priscilla, their Catering Manager, follows up after every order and delivery to make sure everything is all set. We have ordered a "basic" pasta lunch from them: chicken and broccoli in Alfredo sauce (lots of juicy chunks of chicken, delicious broccoli, perfectly cooked pasta); stuffed shells (a huge fave of my office); various salads (always perfectly fresh and crisp; the Campo with its creamy goat cheese is my personal favorite). We worked with them to create a build-your-own salad bar as a "healthier" option and it has been a huge hit. It took some tweaking to get amounts right, but now I think we know what my office likes: various greens; platters of fresh and roasted vegetables; yummy protein like bacon, chicken, tofu, and tuna salad; bowls of freshly shredded cheese, olives, and croutons. We have had platters of their hearty and delicious calzones with the fillings always perfectly cooked and ample. Of special note: Their dinner rolls are to-die-for. I could eat them with a bit of their balsamic dressing as a meal unto itself. Also, their tiny cannolis are the first thing people zoom in for at the dessert end of the table. Viga has happily accommodated my requests for dairy-free and vegetarian options. We use them more than any other local caterer and have never been disappointed by their food. I have never been inside one of their locations, but I have my fingers crossed that they will eventually 1) offer lunchtime delivery for small, individual orders and 2) extend their catering delivery hours to include weeknight evenings and weekends. read more

Viga is like a bad mechanic you keep going back to. You don't know why you do it, but it's sort of reliable and it's edible. Not that a car is edible, but I digress... I get the same thing at Viga eveytime I go there. For five years. Ham Calzone. I have no explaination for this-- outside of the fact we human are creatures of habit and it's five bucks... But like I said, It's edible and haven't got sick from it yet. read more

Initially, I was going to get the baked ziti (small was only $3.65) but it didn't look as good once I got in. The store is very small and the lines are long, but they get you in and out. I changed my mind to stuffed shells and I was disappointed when the server gave me two that didn't have a lot of cheese. I've gone back to get the stuffed shells twice now and I love it. It's super cheap and you get a delicious roll to go with it. The sauce is so flavorful that even the lack of cheese on top doesn't bring it down. read more

With all the new lunch options that have opened in the financial district, and all the food trucks, I often forget about Viga. But every time I go back there for a sandwich I always ask myself why I don't go more often. All of their signature hot and cold sandwiches are good, but I find myself always getting either the grilled chicken or chicken club. Their focaccia bread for their sandwiches is always fresh. They pack a huge amount of meat and veggies into each sandwich, and everyone working there is overly nice and is smiling. I need to remember to go to Viga more often. read more

The sauce is different here from other Viga's - the tomato sauce. Service is okay but a little cool/aloof. Same menu as the other locations but they do seem to randomly use the "add on" sticker for unknown reasons. read more

This place was SO good that I joined Yelp. I've been using this site for years but didn't feel the need to join until my co-worker, seeing how hungover I was from being at Fenway last night, insisted I go to Viga down the street for a pizza or calzone. I walk in, prepared for a rush, but they move through people so quickly that it didn't matter. I see the special - chicken parm calzone - and think I'll give a shot. It takes a little longer because they made it fresh and right there but it was worth the wait and you can't beat people watching when people are so consumed with there blackberry that they're literally running into each other. Needless to say, I enjoyed my time there. It was odd, the sauce comes seperate? But I ended up loving that. It was not messy and absolutely 110% delicious. Highly recommend! Great dough, great chicken, good sauce. But I will say it was MASSIVE (looks are decieving). Staff was super friendly and gave great recommendations for next time, I will be back next week. The sandwiches looked amazing so I'll probably go after the buff chicken or something. GO VIGA! read more

Great spot for lunch in downtown Boston. Service is lightning fast and the checkout staff is very friendly. Salads are pre-made, but pretty fresh, the pizza is decent, and their sandwiches are very very good. It's essentially a good-but-not-great version of the average sandwich shop built for lunch, except they make the whole experience a pleasant experience. I'm especially fond of their BBQ chicken sandwich and the Thai peanut-chicken wrap special. Honey-wheat wrap? Yes, please. Keep an eye out for interesting and tasty sandwich specials since they rotate every day, and be sure to pick up a Viga card if you decide to eat there again. You can get it punched every time you visit, and you get $3 off on your sixth visit, and $5 off on your twelfth. **Also note that there are 4 separate lines to order food before you check out: cold sandwiches, hot sandwiches, pizza, and pasta. I've never tried the pasta, but my coworkers say it's very good especially when you want something warm to eat in the Fall/Winter. read more

Y-U-M, YUM! I bring lunch to work usually 3-4 days a week, and the reason I don't bring it all five is so that I can get lunch at this place. Call them and see if they have the Ortaggio sandwich on the specials today, and then plan time to take a long lunch and savor every bite. When I don't get the Ortaggio sandwich, I get penne with a meatball or the pesto linguine (one of the Tuesday past specials). I love that they now have a wheat foccacia available...a wheat pasta option would make it hard for me to not get lunch here at least twice a week. read more

Viga is my favorite lunch place in Boston. It is about as "authentic Italian" as take out food gets. The prices are surprisingly low (they make up for it in volume between 12-1. The line is unbelievable, though don't be afraid. It moves very quickly). A killer sandwich on really good focaccia (or baguette or in a wrap) will run you no higher than 6 bucks (no higher than 7 if you are getting a steak-based sandwich). A slice of pizza is 3 bucks, and they have different kinds every day. The slices are big enough that I at 6'1 220 cannot eat two. Calzones are under 5 dollars with sauce and they are pretty excellent. I hope you are hungry if you get one as they are huge. I will say that I have had better sauce though. What really makes Viga for me is the pasta. They have 2-3 different pasta specials every day that are for the most part out of this world. The Pasta Primavera on Wednesdays, and the Chicken Broccoli on Fridays are absolutely phenomenal. The cream sauce is fairly heavy, but it never seems to sit in my stomach. I myself get a small (3.50) that comes with a fresh roll and I am full and smiling. Get yourself a Viga lunch card (just ask one of the people at the register) and you'll get a free pasta, slice of pizza, or salad once in a while. I recommend going to Viga before noon or after 1 to avoid the lines, but their employees are very, very fast (and friendly) so don't be afraid of peak hours. Be sure to get a daily specials menu to see pastas and pizza of the day. Don't expect to lose weight eating here, but do expect an excellent lunch on the cheap. Oh and importantly, I cannot speak highly enough of the staff here. They all work very hard, make great sandwiches, are patient with customers, and are generally extremely nice. I have never had anything but positive interactions with any/all of them. read more

order online a CHICKEN PARMESAN PASTA and this is the second time there was NO CHEESE on it. I ask why there wasn't any cheese on it and they said that they don't make it that way. I'm sorry but im Italian and everyone know that CHICKEN PARMESAN PASTA has PARMESAN in its own name like come on if your going to be and Italian place at least cook the food right. read more