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#209 of 2,076 Restaurants in Dublin
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US$4 - US$31
CUISINES
Mediterranean, European, Spanish
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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South City Centre
1.0 km from Saint Patrick's Cathedral
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Reviewed 23 August 2023 via mobile

This is a wee gem of a place , authentic tapas and amazing service. Over to dublin from Aberdeen with my husband for our anniversary and plus it was his birthday, the menu has plenty to choose from the patata bravas with the combined sauces...are to die for , the owners are very friendly. I would say if you like tapas then you must try here you wont be dissapointed.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 3 June 2023 via mobile

Really enjoyed the tapas and the service was really good. Spanish omelette and apple tart were really good. Friendly service and lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 22 May 2023 via mobile

Excellent tapas- we got mushrooms, calamari and potatoes. Our server Lu recommended a porto as a digestif which was marvelous

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 1 May 2023 via mobile

Service so nice and quick . Same as food. Wonderful taste and big portions. What else you want from tapas . Really really good

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 6 March 2023 via mobile

Excellent evening in Viva. Great food, great ambiance and service was the best! Loki made our visit very enjoyable. A first visit, but definitely not the last.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 21 February 2023 via mobile

I 1st found this place on a work trip to Dublin last year, and have re-visited it every time I have had to come back over since. Good selection of tapas and good service

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 13 January 2023 via mobile

Great restaurant. Friendly staff. Good menu choice. Tapas portions big and delicious. We wıll return again

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 25 October 2022 via mobile

Small restaurant, but great menu and great food. Staff are friendly and happy to recommend food. Over here on Business trip over 2 weeks and came to this restaurant twice. Would highly recommend.

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 4 August 2022

The other reviews are right. A little place in a busy commercial area with a bright interior and welcoming owners, The tapas were just outstanding, particularly the pork and beef meatballs in a sauce with fresh diced tomatoes, and the ham croquettes. The two owners...obviously take great pride in the place, and should. We would return without hesitation,More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 23 July 2022

We came here on our first night in the city, having stumbled across it online, and couldn't be happier! The staff were friendly, the menu was extensive and food incredible, and background music made the night very enjoyable. In particular, the vegetarian menu was large...so would recommend for anyone with dietary requirements.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 11 July 2022 via mobile

3 of us had tapas here on a Saturday evening. Very friendly, nice background music, great tapas, and very good value by dublin standards. Highly recommended. The chorizo in a wine reduction was particularly good, and the vegetarian aubergine dish was exceptional

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 20 April 2022 via mobile

Walked in hoping they had a table and they were happy to accommodate us. The food was great and the service was very friendly. Definitely worth a visit

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 28 March 2022

The food was amazing, great service and staff are all lovely and very accommodating! Highly recommend

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed 23 March 2022 via mobile

Lovely food and great service. Great portions packed with flavour! Lovely atmosphere and everything was amazing, plenty of options to choose from.

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed 15 August 2021

Was a quiet Sunday night, so atmosphere lacking. However quality of food and friendly service great. More authentic than many local tapas restaurants. Only criticism was that they close Sunday and Monday so we were unable to return on this trip to Dublin!

Date of visit: August 2021
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Viva is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5