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.

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.

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.

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.