Viva Restaurante Menu
Viva Restaurante, located in Stamford, CT, offers a delightful Peruvian dining experience with a range of dishes to tantalize your taste buds. From classic appetizers like Salchipapa and Papa a la Huancaina to hearty soups like Sopa de Pescado and Aguadito de Mariscos, the menu is filled with authentic flavors. The star of the show, Peru's Signature Dish - Cebiche, is a must-try, featuring fresh fish or seafood marinated in lime juice and served with yuca and toasted corn nuts. The restaurant provides various amenities such as delivery, takeout, and reservations, making it convenient for all diners. With a casual ambiance and options for vegetarians, Viva Restaurante is a great choice for lunch or group gatherings. Don't miss out on the chance to indulge in Peruvian cuisine at this gem of a restaurant.
Entradas/Appetizers
House Salad
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber and onions and Peruvian olives with a light dressing.
Salchipapa
Not just reserved for children, a happy mix of fries and sliced hot dogs.
Papa a la Huancaina
Peruvian potato salad - boiled potatoes smothered in a mildly spicy cheese sauce.
Causa con Pollo o Camarones
Potato puree molded and served cold, filled with chicken or shrimp salad.
Chicharron de Pollo o Pescado
Hand battered chicken or fish served with fries.
Camarones Empanizados
Breaded and lightly fried shrimp served with fries.
Calamares Fritos
Lightly battered calamari rings served with fries and salsa criolla.
Choclo con Queso
Fresh cheese served alongside a cob of giant corn imported from Peru.
Ensalada de Camarones
Peruvian style salad with shrimp in a lime juice dressing.
Aji de Gallina
Shredded chicken mixed with a mildly spicy cream sauce served over potatoes.
Sopa de Pescado
Fresh and mildly spicy light fish soup.
Sopa de Almejas
Fresh clams in a light broth.
Aguadito de Mariscos
Seafood soup with a cilantro seasoned broth.
Parihuela
Peru's answer to bouillabaisse. Clams, mussels, shrimp, squid and crab in a rich homemade stock.
Chupe de Camarones
Shrimp chowder with a punch of creole seasonings and a bit of cream.
Sopa de Choros
Mussels in a clear light broth.
Sopas/Soups
Cebiches/Ceviches
Peru's Signature Dish
A cold fish or seafood mixture that is quickly marinated in lime juice and served with yuca, onions and toasted corn nuts. Your choice of fresh fish, mixed seafood or shrimp. Healthy and delicious!
Bistec a Lo Pobre
Pepper steak served with fried eggs, white rice, fries, sweet plantains and salad.
Pescado a Lo Macho
A Peruvian favorite, this filet of fish is lightly battered, sauteed and topped with a flavorful, creamy sauce and a seafood mix.
Arroz con Mariscos
The spaniards brought paella to Peru and this is our ancestor's interpretation.
Sudado Especial
Steamed filet of fish prepared with crab, mussels, shrimp and octopus.
Cebiche Especial
A delicious seafood salad of fish, clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari and octopus, "cooked" in lime juice and served cold with yuca, onions and toasted corn nuts.
Jalea Especial
A delicious battered seafood extravaganza with shrimp, mussels, clams, squid and crab, served over filet of fish. This enticing seafood combo is served with fried yuca and our famous salsa criolla.
Especiales/Chef'S Specials
Mariscos/Seafood Dishes
Saltado de Mariscos o Camarones
A delicious saute of mixed seafood or shrimp, with onions, tomatoes and green peppers. Served over fries with a side of rice.
Picante de Mariscos o Camarones
Mixed seafood or shrimp in a colorful cream sauce, flavored with Peru's panca pepper and white wine.
Camarones al Ajo
Lightly battered shrimp served with a creamy sauce of garlic and white wine.
Pescado en Salsa de Camarones
Filet of fish, battered, sauteed and served with a smooth shrimp-infused sauce.
Pescado Sudado
Filet of fish steamed in a flavorful broth with onions and tomatoes.
Chaufas
Our version of fried rice with a special seasoning. 1 of our most popular dishes.
Tallarines Verdes
Spaghetti with the Peruvian version of pesto, made with spinach and basil.
Medio Pollo a la Brasa
Half of a rotisserie chicken that is moist on the inside and cooked with the exotic flavorings of Peruvian spices. Served with rice and salad.
Tallarines Saltados
Inspired by lo mein, our noodles are distinctively seasoned and sauteed with onions, tomatoes and peppers.
Milanesa de Pollo
Breaded chicken cutlet served with white rice and salad.
Lomo Saltado
Our most requested meat dish, strips of pepper steak sauteed with onions, tomatoes and our secret Peruvian seasonings. Served over fries, with white rice on the side.
Pollo Saltado
A slight variation of lomo saltado, with chicken, green peppers, tomatoes and onions, served over fries with white rice on the side.
Favoritos De Los Clientes/Customer Favorites
Carnes/Meat Dishes
Chuletas de Cerdo Frito
Fried pork chops served with rice and salad.
Milanesa de Carne
Breaded pepper steak, served with rice and salad.
Entrana a la Parilla
Grilled skirt steak served with a side of chimichurri sauce, browned potatoesand a portion of Russian salad.
Bistec a la Plancha
Whole pepper steak, sauteed and served with rice and salad.
