Vive la Vie
Restaurant Vive la Vie
Vive la Vie
Groningen, NetherlandsJeroen Sportel
Jeroen SportelTop chef Jeroen Sportel is owner and chef at restaurant Viva la Vie. His passion for cooking started at a part-time job in a steakhouse. After his culinary education, he joined restaurant De Vlindertuin in Zuidlaren and got hired as head chef at restaurant De Loohoeve in Schoonloo. Jeroen currently draws inspiration for his cooking from his travels throughout Asia and utilizes all his experience at his own restaurant, Vive la Vie in Groningen.
Modern French cuisine
Local seafood
14,5 Gault Millau points
Restaurant Vive la Vie
The open kitchen is the beating heart of the restaurant. Here, the French classics combined with Asian flavours from Cambodia, Thailand, and Laos, paired with the perfect wine by the sommelier, make this restaurant a real gourmet treat.
Vive la Vie’s cuisine
For chef Jeroen Sportel, cooking comes straight from the heart. He always aims to be innovative with his dishes. French cuisine is the starting point, but global influences provide ever-new taste combinations. In his culinary travels around the world, Jeroen has acquired the knowledge and skills that he uses daily. Examples of the menu are a composition of sea bream with octopus, artichoke, basil and antiboise, which create a tasty connecting whole. Or a dish around rosé fried wild duck breast finished with pistachios, which chef Jeroen further enriches with celeriac, goose liver and salty blackcurrant sauce. The sommelier will pair each dish with the perfect wine, with a wide variety of options from the extensive wine list. Your taste buds will be amazed by the creative cuisine of restaurant Vive la Vie. Good to know: vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available upon request.
Groningen surroundings
Located in the heart of Groningen, the surrounding area of the restaurant has many sights to offer. For example, you can enjoy contemporary art at the internationally renowned Groninger Museum, or take a stroll through the gorgeous Renaissance-style garden Prinsentuin.
JRE - Chef of the Year 2023
An "homage" to the chef; the pursuit of the right combination in complete harmony with the chef's philosophy. JRE chefs possess the extraordinary talent and creativity to transform gastronomic ideas into balanced creations. Their drive is an example and inspiration for young people so that one day they too will excel at the highest level.
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Opening times
| DAY | LUNCH | DINNER |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | ||
| Tuesday | ||
| Wednesday | 18:00 - 21:00 | |
| Thursday | 18:00 - 21:00 | |
| Friday | 18:00 - 21:00 | |
| Saturday | 18:00 - 21:00 | |
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Special offers by Vive la Vie
Mastercard Priceless Experience
Sightseeing flight in a Cessna 172 above the 'Wad' with chef Jeroen Sportel, 7-course ALL-IN dinner at Vive la Vie (only on reservation via secretariat)
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