Viga Italian Eatery and Caterer

Considering its location, Viga’s prices and food are really great! A large salad with a fresh baked bread roll for only $ 7.50? You’ll never get that across the street at Blue Glass or Flour! Sure, sometimes their staff can be a little snippy but if I had to feed half of the Hancock tower between the hours of 12 – 1:30, I would be too. Most of the time they’re friendly, polite, and they get their stuff done so even at their busiest, I’m out of there in 15 minutes or less. Best lunch place in Back Bay for sure.

Cheap, but not so good, food. Chicken Parm is cooked some indeterminate time long before you got there. Rubbery and bland. Honestly, I don’t get the rave reviews

Went here with a friend to grab a bite to eat for lunch on Marathon Monday. Shockingly, there weren’t really any lines, even in the heart of lunchtime.
We decided to split one of the tuna wraps and the lecce – which was the special of the day.
The lecce was good as it came with turkey and some broccoli slaw, but we felt that it lacked a little bit of flavor. Maybe something sweet like cranberry on it would have earned it some higher marks.
In addition, the tuna wrap was even more bland than the lecce – I asked for pickles on it, and that was the main flavor of the sandwich. They would have been served well to put some sort of spicy mayo on it or something just to kick the flavor up a notch.
We also shared a bag of BBQ potato chips and a cheesecake brownie. The potato chips were just a store bought bag, but the cheesecake brownie was a great finish to the meal. It was definitely our favorite food of the afternoon as it was so moist and flavorful and had a great texture to it as well.
Overall, though the sandwiches here were a bit lackluster, with just an addition of a sauce, they could probably be very good. Also, for all that we were able to get out of there for under $ 20, which was not too bad as well. Finally, this place has got to be one of the most efficient lunch places I’ve been to in the city, so if you’re looking for something quick, this is not a bad option in the area.

Ate here for lunch today for the first time this place gets a lot of foot traffic even tho it’s hard to find. There’s a method to the lines ones for pizza, ones is for pasta ones for sandwiches. This place was packed but I diddnt wait long at all about 10minutes tops. Staff was fine (probably friendly when its less busy). I ordered a large lobster Mack and cheese it had about for or five pieces of lobster in it some over cooked pasta and the cheese sauce was OK. The price was about 10dollars so not bad for Boston but the food really wasn’t memorable so I don’t think I’ll be back.

I do not get the draw of this place. The bread is good, but the stuff inside is less than generous. Not worth the price to me. It’s just a food factory, so it seems quick, but is it sanitary? You make your own decision. There are a ton of places to get a better lunch in the Back Bay.

Viga has become my new staple ever since the Chipotle e. coli outbreak. There are plenty of stations for different types of food here; I mainly get the sandwiches, but the pasta is usually decent and the salads are huge portions. My go to is the Giglia, which includes your choice of bread (I go for the baguette), bacon bits, chicken cutlet, lettuce, tomato, and blue cheese. The food is nothing to rave about, but it gets the job done as a lunch option. It’s relatively cheap (between $ 6-​$ 9), quick, and decently good.
A couple tips:
1. When you walk in, all the lines are usually jumbled for the lunch rush. The sandwich line is usually the longest, so if you’re not there for one of those, walk up front and look for the actual line for the food you want.
2. Get a punch card. If you work around here, you’re probably going to get this at least a handful of times. After 5 meals, you get your next one $ 3, and after the next 5, you get $ 5 off.

I enjoy Viga pasta and sandwich shop
as fast and inexpensive take out.
The food is good, but not remarkably so.
The prices are excellent for Back Bay.
The staff is friendly and attentive.
THE DEAL: do watch them make your order
To be sure you get what you think you ordered.
I ordered the «Thanksgiving» sandwich,
Which they offer on their regular menu.
I did not check it until we got home,
and ONLY got turkey on cranberry spread.
At the very least, it should include stuffing.

You can find Viga Italian Eatery at 140 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 2 116. Viga caters many events for the Boston location of my current employer and as such, I sampled a couple of packaged lunches (well, actually one packaged sandwich lunch and one «sampler» style lunch with sandwich halves) while visiting just before Halloween. So this review is specific to those items I ate and only orthogonal to the restaurant location. I’m not sure if this is the location that produces the catered food, but it is the closest to the office and wins the lottery.
Lunch number one was a Milano grilled chicken breast sandwich with homemade dill sauce, romaine and tomatoes. This was served on what was either a ciabatta or Italian baguette with thinly sliced chicken — the sandwich was about 9 – 10 inches long and quite filling. Taste-​wise it was good but nothing special. The bag also held Sun Chips, a White Macadamia Nut Cookie, a Viga-​printed mint, a moist towelette and a package holding knife/​fork/​salt/​pepper.
Lunch number two was more of a catered– platter affair with several veg and non-​veg quarter-​sandwiches. I tried the roast and it was quite good — I also had something like a Caprese salad-​on-​a-​role that was rather innocuous and pretty much tasteless. If I had my druthers I would have loaded up on salad but for some reason that part of the cater went upstairs.
In all, the food was very reminiscent of some of the local Atlanta chains like Panera Bread or similar. I’m betting the food would be much better on-​location — it seems my Boston office caters quite a bit from Viga so there must not be many complaints.

Viga is one of my favorite spots for workweek lunches. The food is great and affordable and there are tons of options (pasta, cold/​hot sandwiches, pre-​made salads, make your own salads, pizza and calzones). The staff at this location is incredibly nice and friendly. Despite it being a super popular place with long lines during rush hour, you never have to wait too long. My only complains are that it’s REALLY cold inside and they no longer take Level Up as a payment option.

I used to go to the Stuart Street location 8 – 10 times a month and have continued to go maybe 5 – 6 times now with the farther walk to Back Bay location. Not sure what is happening but pasta has been overcooked last 3 times there over the past few weeks. Ordered a different pasta each time so there is not an issue with one particular dish. The bread they give you has also been underbaked as well. The price is more than fair but am going to begin checking out other places to have lunch, bummer though, as Viga was absolutely my go to place for lunch.

Simply delicious! I’ve been going to Viga for the last six years… great lunch spot, affordable and high-​quality food with a friendly staff! Thanks for the free pasta giveaway for your 16^th birthday!

I have had the chicken parm sandwich a couple of tibmes at the Stuart St store, but this is the first time I have been to the new Clarendon St location. I had 2 major issues today from my 1:50pm visit. 1) The female working the hot sandwich station barely spoke English. I asked for oregano, and she was not understanding what I was asking for. She walked me over to the register to pay, and I could not understand how much she said I owed. The total did not show up on the register, and I was not offered nor did I receive a receipt. 2) More importantly, this sandwich was tasteless and the chicken cutlets were thin and overcooked. The tomato sauce on the sandwich was unseasoned and thin.
This might be a good place for local office workers to go for a quick meal, but there are certainly better sandwich shops in and around the Back Bay area. I gave 2 stars because I added a star for nostalgic reasons.

My only compliant with this restaurant is their policy of Rounding Adjustment when paying with cash.
I was a frequent customer at the Copley Square location and I would normally pay for my meals with my debit card at which time I was charged the true value of my meal, (typically my meal consisted of eggs, turkey bacon= $ 4.58 or sometimes eggs, turkey bacon and pancakes = 7.58,
but when I paid with cash I noticed on the receipt: ROUNDING ADJUSTMENT which indicated an additional charge of .02. and I would be charged $ 4.60 or $ 7.60.
please note the .02 is listed on my receipt as a negative amount (totally confused me on that one)
I spoke to the manager and was told this is a choice of the owners to round up the cost of a purchase to avoid using pennies…
I sent a couple emails to the Eduardo asking for an explanation of this policy, which I have never heard of, with no response.
I do not believe it is legal to charge your customers an additional cost just to avoid having pennies in your register. Considering how many people pay with cash this deceptive policy is basically stealing from their customers by using this method.
Compared to the other restaurants around the Copley area Viga’s breakfast food is the best and their prices are reasonable but the fact that I am being charged and punished for using cash is ridiculous.
Until I hear from Eduardo or a rep from Viga’s I will no longer patronize their restaurant.

A star for convenience/​efficiency, a star for great prices, and a star for quality food.
They lose 2 stars due to a rude service experience. I showed up right on time yesterday to pick up an order I’d placed via fax for 10 people. The woman who came over to help us pushed 4 sandwiches toward me and asked for my credit card. When I asked about the rest of the order, she showed me the list I’d faxed, and they had highlighted the sandwich orders, but nothing else. We asked about the other 6 items on the list, and she just said that that was all there was.
Clearly there were more items listed, so, assuming we couldn’t understand Spanish, she called out to another woman at the register, asking about the other orders and sarcastically referring to my co-​worker and I as «precious dolls.» Another woman came over to take her place and located the rest of our order, which was in fact ready, but being stored in the fridge. She was very pleasant and helped us for the remainder of the transaction.
I’ll be back, but I’ll avoid that particular cashier.

Honestly, this place may be the worst best ohmygoodness delicious lunch spot near my new office. I bet you’ve seen them around town, but honestly, have you tried the pizza?!
Viga may get a bland rep for its catered lunches. I understand. I’d feel the same way, man. But the way you feel, if you’ve only had catered Viga, is wrong buddy. Just plain wrong.
Walking through the door your pounded with delicious smells from breads, to pizzas, to marinara, to pizza, oh, we’re at the pizza counter now. Order it all. I’ll pay you back.
The pizza is delicious, the salad is incredibly fresh, and the line is never too long. I repeat. There is no line. Neo would have to wait in line anywhere else in this blasted city during the lunch rush. You, a commoner, will not at Viga.

Love this place for lunch; excellent pizza and hot sandwiches. The pasta is good, but you have to consider that, like most lunch places, you are ordering it to go and not a la carte, so don’t expect «italian restaurant» quality and you’ll be satisfied enough.

This is a quaint little eatery located in the YWCA building. We grabbed a quick bite to eat here while staying at hotel 140. The food was good for the price, the chicken soup really stood out though, and the staff were friendly. The pastries they had at the coffee bar looked delicious as well.

New location, and this one is literally across the street from the office? Oh, damn… I’m in trouble now.
This is the former location of a sub shop in the same building as former YWCA, and Hotel 140— right at the intersection of Clarendon and Stuart. Now that Viga has moved in, taken over, and renovated this will be a big lunch hotspot for the Clarendon Street working crowd.
All the Viga goodness you know from their other locations in the city, and a lot more space than the old Back Bay location. It even has plenty of seating?!
My go to is the Chicken Parm sub on Whole Wheat focaccia— never a bad choice. THis is a great fast place to grab lunch, a bit indulgent for a week day lunch… but always a good choice. Hot pizza, TONS of unique sandwiches… seems that Rebecca’s might have a run for its money for Clarendon St lunch locale!
They even do breakfast? On those days where I have to rush out the door, but need a warm gooey egg and cheese breakfast? I’ll be sure I stop by!
Viga is a Boston staple, and I am glad they opened a bigger one in Back Bay. Its welcomed!

Delicious food! Only location open for breakfast, early dinner AND on weekends. I would highly recommend stopping by!