Welcome

Situated in beautiful surroundings of the county town of Matlock, Derbyshire Viva restaurant creates an environment to enjoy the true taste of Italian and contemporary cuisine.

Viva is a modern, glamorous restaurant which offers traditional Italian cuisine made from only the freshest and finest quality ingredients.
Enjoy a totally different dining experience at Viva, our open kitchen brings the restaurant to life and this friendly and lively atmosphere is ideal for parties, functions and business meetings.

Italian cooking is all about using the freshest possible seasonal ingredients and skilfully using basic cooking techniques to enhance their flavour.

You can witness the cooking techniques for yourself at Viva as we have an open kitchen which brings the restaurant to life,  this friendly lively atmosphere is great for parties, functions and business meetings.

New Sunday Times

we are now open lunchtime on Sundays. New opening times for sundays is 12pm until 10pm

Privilege card

For Exciting Extra offers, become a member with a Viva privilege card.

We always offers great value for money but as a privilege card member you receive just a whole lot more.

Apply for your privilege card now

digital menu

Scan the QR code below with your Smartphone or tablet to get our Flip-able digital menu with you, more comprehensive and compatible with all mobile devices.

Or just click to explore.

 

special guest

Sunday16th June 2013

One man show in the cabaret style of Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. Performed by our special guest Frankie Styne from 5pm till late Sunday16th June 2013.

Viva meal Vouchers

Listen out on Peak FM to get your Viva meal Vouchers

Pizza making at Viva every Sunday lunchtime

Sundays from 12pm till 4pm Bring your children to Viva to make their own pizzas!!
Enjoy a fun family lunch at Viva with delicious food off our new menu, and let your children be entertained by our pizza chef.

Order and Collect

Sun-Thurs Order and Collect your food and get 10% off.
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Viva prides itself in using only the freshest and finest ingredients. But it is not just about the ingredients, customers are getting the best quality Italian food, freshly prepared and served at an affordable price .

Father's day AT VIVA

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Father's day AT VIVA

Sunday16th June 2013

Treat you Father to a special meal at Viva with a one man show in the cabaret style of Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra.

Performed by special guest Frankie Styne from 5pm till late.

Book it online Now

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Call or text now 07824366635

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Treat you Father to a special meal at Viva with a one man show in the cabaret style of Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. Performed by special guest Frankie Styne from 5pm till late.

Latest News

• Feb 15, 2013

  Live Music with special guest Katie Stewart!!

  Enjoy Live Music with special guest Katie Stewart from 6pm till late to make your mothers day even more memorable. >>
• Jan 20, 2013

  Viva is now featured in Derbyshire magazines

  Image Magazine
  Football Focus
  Derbyshire Food and Drink
  
  
• Jan 20, 2013

  support Derbyshire anti bullying in schools

  Viva is proud to sponsor and support Derbyshire anti bullying in schools
  
• Jan 20, 2013

  Peak FM. exclusive meal vouchers

  Viva has teamed up with local radio station Peak FM. To get our exclusive meal vouchers please go to the Peak FM website for terms and conditions
  

testimonials

• "Thank you for a fantastic night. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We will be coming back again soon"
  Viva Customer

• "We have visited Viva many times before, which must speak for itself. Roll on Easter when we will be back"
  Viva Customer
• "The meal was beautiful. What a lovely way to spend Valentines Day. The staff were very polite and helpful. The restaurant has lovely surroundings, which is perfect for a romantic evening. Thank you"
  Viva Customer
• "We now intend to become regulars now that we have discovered you. An excellent meal in every way"
  Viva Customer
• "Its a pity there isnt another Viva in York. Id want to eat here everyday!"
  Viva Customer
• "Food was excellent and the presentation was fantastic. We will definitely return."
  Viva Customer
• "The restaurant has a lovely ambiance, the entertainment was relaxed which didnt distract from the meal. Staff were great with our children,they were made to feel just as welcome without making us feel like it was a nuisance."
  Viva Customer




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What are you saying about us

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"Excellent atmosphere, friendly staff. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Cant wait to come again."

Mrs S Pullu, Viva Customer

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"Very family friendly! It was very easy with our 2 year old."

Ms N Roberts , Viva Customer

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"We read a very good review in a visitors book and decided to give Viva a go. So glad we did."

Mr D Cardwell, Viva Customer

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"The food was very well seasoned and tasted great! Especially the Risotto. The staff were attentive and very friendly. Thank you very much."

Mrs M Miah , Viva Customer

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"We have recommended this restaurant to our friends already. Great place, great food, great service."

Mr D Myles , Viva Customer

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"We came in very early 6pm, we were the first in. We felt very welcome and entertained by Robert Burton. Very very family friendly. We will be back again."

Mr S Marmek Viva Customer

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"The best Italian meal we have had for some time. Excellent service. Thank you."

Mr M Bilsbury, Viva Customer

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"I don't know what everyone else thinks, but to me it seems like it has been a really long, dreary winter. The unusual amounts of snow hampering our journeys, the sub-zero temperatures and the lack of people out on the street have all culminated in a feeling of general lethargy. So what a nice surprise to be asked to go and sample the food at Matlock's newest restaurant, an Italian called 'Viva'.
Most of you will remember this place as the old Motorist Discount Centre on Dale Road in Matlock. Wow! What a transformation. It is now ultra modern and sleek, a lovely room of black and white, stainless steel, wood and glass. The kitchen is totally open so you can see all that is going off, and if you are really lucky, maybe your own meal being prepared.
Owner, Manesh is the head chef and he too can be seen hard at work in this pristine showcase. Manesh brings with him a wealth of experience in the restaurant trade, previously owning two successful restaurants in the Nottinghamshire area.
On arrival we were quickly shown to our table by our waiter, Nigel, who immediately took our drinks order. We also accepted his offer of a jug of iced drinking water to complement our wine. A nice touch I thought, and quite an Italian custom.
There is a really good selection for each of the different courses on the menu, so much so that it took us a good while to make up our minds. All the old Italian favourites are there, but also a few surprises. It didn't help when wonderful looking pizzas were delivered to the next table – what a dilemma!
In the end Peter chose Polpette Picante to start, home-made Italian meatballs in a spicy tomato sauce with dough balls and parmesan. I had Funghi con Spinacio, button mushrooms stuffed with spinach, cooked in the oven with Napoli sauce and parmesan cheese. Both were delicous and we sent back two very clean plates.
For the main course Peter decided on the Filleto alla griglia, a 9oz prime fillet served with fried mushrooms and grilled tomato. My husband Peter has a bit of a thing about steaks. If a restaurant can't serve a decent steak, then he believes that they shouldn't be in business. He likes them plain, tasty in their own right, i.e. not smothered in sauce, and of course very tender. Fortunately this one passed on all counts, and yet again another empty plate.
I chose to have the Branzino for my main course: grilled sea bass, finished in the oven with rosemary, lemon and a touch of garlic. The fish tasted beautiful and it was served on a bed of rocket with a very colourful salad garnish and a lemon sauce on the side.
Quite rightly so in an Italian restaurant, there is a bit of an ice cream theme to the dessert menu. I was extremely full by this time but persuaded by Manesh, I decided to go for the Coppa Cioccolato, vanilla ice cream rippled with chocolate cream swirls, whilst Peter chose home-made pancake filled with Italian ice cream which arrived at the table looking spectacular in a coating of flaming Sambuca. Both were beautifully presented and tasted divine. We rounded the evening off with a good strong espresso, mints and a little belt loosening.
It is really good to see a new business emerge after this miserable recession. Viva offers lovely, reasonably priced food in beautiful modern surroundings, so why not give it a try - buon appetito!"

Mags – February 2010, Viva Customer

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Opening Hours

Mon-Thurs: 6pm-10pm
Fri-Sat: 6pm -11pm
Sun: 12pm until 10pm

Note: time table for friday and saturdays
6:00pm to 8:00pm
8:00pm to 10:00pm onwards
last order 11:00pm .

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