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Vivace Restaurant in Sandton: Mediterranean Dining with a View at Radisson Blu
A Dining Experience That Feels Like an Escape
Perched high on the 13th floor of the Radisson Blu Hotel in Sandton, Vivace Restaurant & Show Kitchen isn’t just a place to eat; it’s where Johannesburg comes to breathe. Between floor-to-ceiling windows and a warm, modern design, Vivace feels like a calm pause from the city’s rush, offering one of the most scenic dining backdrops in Gauteng.
At sunrise, guests wake to the hotel’s signature Super Breakfast Buffet, a spread of fresh pastries, cheeses, fruit, and cooked-to-order classics. By midday, business lunches hum softly across tables overlooking Sandton City, while evenings unfold into something more intimate: chefs at work in Vivace’s open-plan show kitchen, blending Mediterranean flair with distinctly South African produce.
Mediterranean Soul, South African Heart
Helmed by Head Chef Tristan Latouf, Vivace’s menu celebrates simplicity done beautifully. Each dish is built around fresh, seasonal ingredients, letting bold Mediterranean flavours meet local textures. Think tender lamb with roasted root vegetables, citrus-glazed seafood, or silky risottos finished with herbs grown right in Gauteng.
The à la carte selection plays with contrasts: creamy burrata balanced with sharp balsamic notes, perfectly seared steaks paired with velvety jus, and desserts that turn indulgence into an art form. The restaurant’s wine list leans proudly South African, featuring crisp Western Cape whites and smooth Stellenbosch reds, all curated to complement the menu’s clean, coastal-inspired palette.
More Than a Meal, It’s a Moment
Vivace is designed for all rhythms of the day: corporate lunches, romantic dinners, or quiet moments spent with a view stretching across the Johannesburg skyline. The space itself reflects that dual purpose: sophisticated but unpretentious, stylish yet welcoming.
And with its open kitchen concept, guests don’t just dine; they witness the craft. Each plate that leaves the counter carries a touch of theatre, a reminder that good food isn’t only tasted but experienced.
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When to Go
Breakfast: Weekdays 6:00 am–10:30 am | Weekends 6:00 am–11:00 am
Lunch: Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
Dinner: Daily 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
Reservations are recommended, especially during evenings, when sunset light spills over Sandton’s skyline, and Vivace’s floor-to-ceiling glass turns dinner into something cinematic.
Why Joburg Loves It
In a city obsessed with hustle, Vivace offers something different: stillness. The restaurant manages to feel international without losing its local pulse. It’s elegant enough for a celebration, yet relaxed enough for regulars who know that the real secret lies in its balance, global flavours, local soul, and views that remind you why Joburg glows at night.
Also read: Central One: Sandton’s Stylish Spot for Global Flavour and Local Soul
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