The welcoming disposition of the owner / chef / waiter / bartender Genarro makes me want to eat here every day. We had dinner here twice during our 4-day stay in Praiano. The food was delicious. You have a choice of fish or meat. We tried both. The wine, selected by Genarro was perfectly paired with the meal. At the... More

Thanks to TRIPADVISOR and to previous reviews we sought out this place. Gennaro really welcomes everyone into his place. It can be a wine bar, a restaurant, a disco or a dance hall...anything you want. He does everything...front of house, cooking, waiting, barman...and all with a smile. Highly recommended. It could be hard to find, but "in the interest of... More

I almost hate to write this review because I want to be sure we can get a table the next time we come to Praiano! But in the interest of sharing a really wonderful place, I'll write it and hope for the best. Genarro is the host, cook, somollier, etc., etc. He is a very personable guy who is genuinely... More

I've read reviews throughout our stay in Italy and most were on point but less than amazing. I easily found things I would improve at each location. Not this one!!! This guy really knows what he is doing. We have been through Venice, Florence, Rome, and Amalfi on this trip (from Texas) and have not experienced anything like this! We... More

The most fun, the most memorable, and all around best nights we had in Praiano were spent at Vivaro. Gennaro, and his cast of characters could not be more gracious, hospitable, lively, fun, friendly, and just wonderful. The food - pastas, cheeses, breads, fish, meets - all of it is extraordinary, and the wine is paired perfectly. The place is... More

Genarro is the most amazing chef, bartender, dance partner, and host. There is no menu, rather you tell Genarro what you are in the mood for and based on what is fresh that day cooks you the most amazing meal of your life. His pasta, seafood, even steak were the best that I've had EVER! I traveled alone during this... More

A local suggested we go here for a meal. Gennaro (I think owner) has fresh food from local market. No menu, but ask what he has available. We picked our fish and he cooked us pasta with vegetables and fish. There are only about 6 tables and Vivaro gets popular later. Get there before 9 if you want to sit... More

A work colleague had recommended this wine bar a few weeks before our trip and I had read the reviews. I must admit the first night in Praiano we walked past and were a little unsure as there was no menu, what a mistake! We went in the following night, sat down, let Gennaro choose our wine, he asked if... More

Loved visiting Vivaro. If you stay in Praiano it's a must! The owner is so cool and the place itself can change with who all is there and what is going on that evening. We did dinner and it was light and tasty with great wine pairings. On other evenings we stopped in after dinner for drinks. The town is... More