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    Viva India

    4.8 (66 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Charles T.

    Stopped by for the lunch special. We got a chicken Tikka masala and vindaloo both level 2 spice with complementary garlic nann The portion were generous. Things were presented in sharable dishes. The Tikka masala was very creamy with generous amount of protein but definitely could have been more spicy, would get a 3/6. The vindaloo has a strong tomato vinegar taste and had potatoes and ample amounts of chicken thighs. Service was prompt and attentive and the restaurant was pretty clean. Overall this place is amazing for lunch as the portions were generous and the taste was on point. My new favorite among all Indian restaurants.

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    Nhi T.

    Ordered: chicken tikki masala and chicken vindaloo Parking: small lot or street parking We went for lunch and the food came out pretty quickly. The service was awesome. The portions are generous. I'm really glad I went during lunch- they have a lunch special for half off and the entrees include garlic nann! I got a spice level 2 but it wasn't spicy at all, would get a 3 next time. They had a great amount of visible chicken pieces in each entree. Everything was perfectly seasoned!

    Jill L.

    Great food, great service, super fast. Also an amazing choice for carryout. We went for the Lamb Biryani (Raita in point) , Aloo Mater, Chicken Tilka Masalla and the garlic Nan (delicious and 1 is enough for 2). Heat is on a scale of 1-6. We don't do super spicy. We did 2 but could likely have done 3.

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    Emma S.

    If you haven't been here, come now!! Might have found a new favorite restaurant in Cincy. I love Indian food (and by that I mean butter chicken) and this place has it. It is clean and open, a little dark if the lights are off. There weren't many people there when I went so service was extra speedy and attentive. I had to try their butter chicken and garlic naan of course. It was delicious and you can choose your spice on a level of 1-6. I'm a wimp when it comes to spice so I chose 2 and it was just enough for me to say it was a little spicy. The garlic naan was delicious, one serving is equal to two half circle pieces. My friend and I got the same thing so our rice was served in one bowl, it didn't look like a ton, but it was the perfect amount. Indian food tends to be a little bit pricier, but I can always count on getting at least two servings out of it. That was the case this time as well and I was very hungry at the restaurant. Seriously going to tell all my friends about this place and going to try to convince my visiting family to go with me again this weekend. I do need to branch out from only ever getting butter chicken and I'll trust this place to recommend something new.

    Andrew H.

    Been a long time since I had Indian Food and glad we chose Viva. Great food. Nice atmosphere! Very nice staff and most important awesome food! Can't wait to go back.

    Judith G.

    I went back to this restaurant with 10 friends and was even more impressed with the service and food!! They'd set the table with impeccable taste -- 3 plates for each, water glasses, menus, silverware -- the impression was of attentive elegance. The waitress was very personable with each of us, particularly with menu selections. When the food came, OMG, it was this parade of delectable pakoras, curries, kormas, tandoori specialties, naan, and house-made chutneys -- an amazing aromatic bounty of aromas and tastes. Everyone was impressed, pleased, and satiated. Thank you, Viva India, for making this event a success for all of us!

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    Great food and portion size. Very authentic menu options. Super friendly staff. Well worth the visit.

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    Best Indian restaurant in Cincinnati !! Service excellent, ambiance very pleasant and not too loud.

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    One of the most delicious dinners I've had in an while. Great atmosphere and everything was so tasty.

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    Very good Indian food. Service is prompt and friendly. Comfortable and well decorated dining room and bar.

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