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3.5 out of 5
Very good | 211 reviews

What Michel Sanchez likes about Viva La Vida Wine & Tapas Bar:
Great for a girls night out. We enjoyed some tapas sharing plates and jugs of sangria prior to heading out. The sangria was delicious, staff were fantastic and good food too! Just serving sizes were a little small! View all feedback. What Alvena Glover doesn't like about Viva La Vida Wine & Tapas Bar:
As regulars to this previously wonderful charming restaurant, we were looking forward to the changes being put in place and decided to try the new menu and layout. 'Oh how the mighty has fallen!' instead of a authentic tapas full service restaurant Darwin now has itself a late night cafe. gone is the charming table service and instead a self service approach. Not even a bottle of fresh cold water on the table which i... View all feedback.

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4.0 ★ from 13 reviews
Charles
20.11.2017 - 18:30

Thanks VIVA for being such a responsive business partner for our start up art-walk-eat. Our first visit was absolutely perfect in every way.

Hillard
20.11.2017 - 18:30

Great restaurant, Wine and tapas bar with fresh local produce and fabulous staff. We had a wonderful dinner here. Sat in the open air. Staff were polite and hel...

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Richard
20.11.2017 - 18:30

The menu has plenty of choices with the tapas and the drinks being fantastic. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a great dinner with good service.

Isaias
20.11.2017 - 18:30

Have been a Viva fan for years. Viva has just reopened after renovations. Changed to stylish Tropical, with a new menu and now open for breakfasts too which I c...

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Alvena
20.11.2017 - 18:30

As regulars to this previously wonderful charming restaurant, we were looking forward to the changes being put in place and decided to try the new menu and layo...

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The charming restaurant Viva in Darwin has recently undergone changes that have left some regular customers disappointed. Once a full-service tapas restaurant, it has now transitioned to a late-night cafe with self-service and a lackluster menu. Some diners have found the new decor mismatched with the American BBQ-style dishes served. However, others have praised the newly revamped Viva for its comprehensive menu, larger plate sizes, and delicious offerings. The sangria and cocktails are particularly popular, making it a great spot for a night out with friends. Overall, Viva's changes have received mixed reviews, with some longing for the old tapas bar experience.

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