Ristorante Vivarium

4.4 (29 reviews)

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Closed • 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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David G.

7 years ago

I don't write reviews very frequently. I simply don't care enough. However this restaurant deserves a review. I ended up in Darmstadt, a little tiny town outside of Frankfurt, I would say almost by accident. This ended up to be one of the best experiences in Italian dining that I ever had in my life. Truly epic. Not one false note during the entire dinner, everything from appetizers to pasta to veal to wine was absolute perfection. Huge thanks to the chef to the proprietor and our server Christian. Very memorable experienced if you have taste buds. read more

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Schnampelweg 4
64287 Darmstadt
Germany
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06151 47651
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http://www.ristorante-vivarium.de/

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What time does Ristorante Vivarium open?

Ristorante Vivarium opens at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Ristorante Vivarium opens at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Ristorante Vivarium close?

Ristorante Vivarium is closed on Monday.Ristorante Vivarium closes at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Ristorante Vivarium closes at 11:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon ClosedTue-Sun 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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Does Ristorante Vivarium serve alcohol?

Yes, Ristorante Vivarium serves alcohol.

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Yes, Ristorante Vivarium has parking options.

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4.6(61 reviews)

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One of my favorite restaurants in Darmstadt! Pretty small and often packed, so definitely make a…read morereservation. Extensive wine list and delicious food, my favorite is the octopus appetizer which can be made entree size. Parking is impossible, but it is worth it. Very highly recommended!

I've been here a couple of times now, and I have to say it's lovely. The food is freshly prepared,…read moregenuine Italian cuisine, and there's a fabulous wine list, something for everyone and every pocket. The service is friendly and competent. As ever, when someone brings me something I haven't ordered, that I don't have to pay for, it just makes me sooooo happy. The decor is modern, with clean lines and the only negative is the layout of the tables etc, which is a bit business-like.

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Sashimi, Octopus und Garnele auf grüner Soße

Heute mal Austern, es duftet nach Meer

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Pochiertes Ei mit Trúffeln

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Best Lasagna I've ever had!!! I was looking for a place that accepted AmEx and looked nice. I am…read moreappy I found this place. Very courteous staff (lots of places around here aren't to friendly if you don't speak German)

Elegant Italian fine dining with unpretentious and helpful waitstaff from... Italy!…read more Ordered a 600g (21oz) T-Bone steak cooked medium rare with a 0.4l mini carafe of delicious house red, and a little sparkling water. 36Euros. The steak had more bite like a grass fed cow would, and the deep beefy notes confirmed this. Lightly herbed and charred with olive oil. This behemoth was almost double the size of most other steaks I see around Europe. It was served with steamed vegetables heavy on seasalt and roasted peeled potatoes. The house red had a structured fruity nose and gentle tannins--just enough to compliment the steak. The waitstaff were efficient and came by to chat occasionally. The price reflects how nothing seems cheap in Europe, but amazing value may be had.

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Pizzeria Da Nino

3.3(39 reviews)

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As an Italian I am always searching out the best authentic Italian restaurants when I travel. I…read morenever believed I would find such an amazing one in Darmstadt, Germany, of all places. The family is from Sicily and makes excellent homemade pasta. I had the freshly made tortelloni stuffed with spinach and ricotta. It was as light and delicate as my Grandmother's. If you enjoy real Italian food, you need to go to Da Nino

Very nice Italian place. Pizza was pretty good but the wine, pasta, and dessert were all delicious.read more

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Spaghetti mit frischem gemuese.

L'Osteria

3.5(18 reviews)

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Not a friendly place for big parties. We were a party of 6 and they sat us at a table for four, but…read morejust added two chairs. I spoke to hostess/ manager several times about the potentials to change the table, but she was not helpful at all. Especially considering that the place was not full, there were several table that would have accommodated us better. Very disappointing!

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Ich D.

14 years ago

Super Abend! Super nette Bedienung, grandios schmeckendes Essen und ein Flair als wäre man im Süden, was will man mehr?! Ich kann das Ristorante Vivarium wirklich nur wärmstens Empfehlen. Die Preise gehören zwar nicht zum Low Budget, jedoch zahlt man für ersichtlich gute Qualität auch gerne etwas mehr. Für das kleine Portemannaie gibt es natürlich auch allerhand in der Karte. Seit unserem 1. Besuch sind wir stets am schwärmen und können dies beruhigt als eins der besten Restaurants in Darmstadt(+Umgebung) nennen! Weiter so! read more

Qype User (nochso…)

15 years ago

Ich bin wieder versöhnt! Offensichtlich haben sich die Besitzer wieder einen neuer Koch geleistet.. Die bombastische Soße a la vivarium zu Fleischgerichten schmeckt wieder grandios! Ebenso der tolle neue Fischsalat! Und die Vorspeise Scampi Maurizio (welche seltsamerweise nicht mehr auf der Kart zu finden ist, aber trotzdem zu haben) ist immer noch grandios, genauso wie der Knobi-Beilagenspinat und das Tiramisu. Bedienung immer freundlich und aufmerksam, Stühle bequem, Ambiente nach Renovierung angenehm. read more

Qype User (toske…)

15 years ago

Super schickes Restaurant mit sehr gutem Essen und freundlich, aufmerksamen Service. Von außen eher unscheinbar und erinnert an ein Raststätten Imbiss. Dadurch sollte man sich jedoch nicht abschrecken lassen. Das Ambiente ist sehr modern und dennoch gemütlich. Als Hauptgericht hatten wir Fisch und ein Nudelgericht. Der Fisch War total frisch und lecker und die Nudeln, laut meiner netten Begleitung, ebenfalls ein Genuß. Immer gerne wieder. read more

Qype User (Ingrid…)

15 years ago

Waren am 4.2.2012 im VivariumDarmstadt essen. Gruß aus der Küche naja. Aber der Hauptgang , Seezunge, war der Hit. 27,50 Euro. Beilagen waren nur Kartoffeln, Reis od. Pommer. Auf meine Bitte hin, lieber Salat od. Gemüse zu bringen, Aussage nur gegen Aufpreis. Bin nicht ganz einverstanden damit. beim Gehen wollte ich den Chef sprechen, war nicht zu sprechen. Alles andere super lecker. Gehen sicher wieder hin. Aber. read more

Qype User (hot-n-…)

14 years ago

Das Essen ist stets lecker, es entspricht der gehobenen italienischen Küche und der Koch versteht durchaus sein Handwerk. Im Sommer kann man sehr schön auf der Terrasse sitzen ein weiterer Pluspunkt. Innen lässt sich über Ambiente und Geschmack debattieren, meiner ist es nicht unbedingt. Alles in allen bekommt das Ristorante Vivarium von mir viereinhalb Sterne. Wir gehen sehr gerne dorthin. read more

Qype User (schnei…)

14 years ago

war vor kurzem mit ein paar arbeitskollegen im vivarium. das essen ist nicht schlecht, allerdings insbesondere die vor- und nachspeise viel zu teuer! außerdem sind die tische sehr klein, so das man sehr eng zusammen sitzt und nicht wirklich in ruhe sein essen genießen kann. read more

Qype User (rodomo…)

19 years ago

Hier kann man (fast immer) richtig gut und entspannt speisen, namentlich dann, wenn man sich - eigentlich "italienertypisch" - hinsichtlich der Tagesempfehlungen beraten läßt. Saisonabhängiges Beispiel: wirklich(!!) feiner Hummer Kostenlos dazu: netter und schneller Service read more

B. F.

7 years ago

Von A-Z perfekt. Eines der besten Lokale in Darmstadt und Umgebung. Danke !! Inhaber geführtes Restaurant in der zweiten Generation, wer sich fast 50 Jahre am Markt behaupten kann, der muss alles richtig gemacht haben, weiter so. read more

Qype User (Booste…)

17 years ago

Ein Luxus Italiener,der aber eine gute Küche hat. Wir haben schon mehrere Speisen probiert,haben alle sehr gut gemundet,am Service gibt es nichts zu mekkern,alles in allem ist es einen Besuch wert. read more

Qype User (sinus4…)

15 years ago

Immer wieder ein Hochgenuss in diesem Restaurant zu speisen. Nette Atmosphäre und hervorragende Küche.

Qype User (Maschi…)

15 years ago

Die Qualität des Essen ist gigantisch, wie in einem 5-Sterne Restaurant!

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