Upcoming Downtown Northampton Events:

3rd Annual Ice Art Festival: February 8th - Come out and watch as talented artists carve large blocks of ice into beautiful works of art!

Viva Fresh Pasta started out as a fresh pasta take-away on Martha's Vineyard in 1984, moved to Northampton in 1986, and settled into their current full-service restaurant location at Main & Masonic Streets in 1991. Originally focused on supplying both retail and wholesale clients with freshly-made pasta and sauces, Viva Fresh Pasta has been gracing the plates of many fine meals prepared both in private and professional kitchens for nearly 30 years.

Viva sets it's guests up with a broad range of choices - diners can choose from set selections, or mix & match pastas and sauces to suit their specific tastes. Knowledgeable staff are happy to advise as to suitable pairings of pasta, sauces, and beverages.

Fresh pasta being Viva's specialty, I was surprised to find that they also offer their own take on tapas. Like the traditional Spanish cuisine, each freshly prepared dish is a pleasing combination of vibrant flavors and delightfully distinct textures. The generous portions encourage sharing. One could easily make a meal off the tapas menu alone, and having a dinner of shared tapas while enjoying a glass of wine at the bar is a very alluring dining option.

Immediately enamored with the wild mushroom and walnut ravioli, my husband and I both decide that it will be the featured dish at our next dinner party. While trying to match the selection of 30+ wines that Viva has on offer may be a little more challenging, impressing friends and family with meals made of fresh, handmade pasta is as easy as stopping by Viva Fresh Pasta on the way home to pick-up your favorite variety... The fact that you didn't have to spend hours laboring in the kitchen to craft each perfect noodle can be our little secret.

Connect with Viva Fresh Pasta on Facebook, or visit thier location at 249 Main Street, in downtown Northampton. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner, Monday through Thursday 11am -0pm, Friday and Saturday 11am - 10pm, and Sunday 4pm - 9pm. 413-586-5875 - full service restaurant - large selection of beer and wine - fresh pasta available for take-away.