What an evening ! What an experience ! Thank you Gil for taking care of us and also thank you Justin for the tour Tuesday night ! From cocktails to wine selection, the food, 5 ⭐️!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Spaghetti, Sauce
Cole Ryan
Food was pretty good. Wouldn't say it was worth the price. They do have huge selection of drinks cocktails.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Nicole Belair
Excellent spot for a lovely dinner! The atmosphere is very welcoming, food was delicious, and service was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Spaghetti, Burger
Kayla Shepard
My recent visit to this restaurant was absolutely wonderful! The ambiance was elegant and sophisticated, with a cozy atmosphere that made us feel right at home. The menu offered a tantalizing selection of dishes, each one bursting with flavor. The attentive service added an extra touch of hospitality to our evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Reginald Coghlan
This restaurant is a true culinary gem! From the moment we stepped inside, we were greeted with warmth and hospitality. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, making it the perfect spot for a relaxing meal. The menu offered a delightful variety of dishes, each one more delicious than the last. The attentive staff made our dining experience truly unforgettable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zoe Barnes
My recent dining experience at this restaurant was absolutely delightful! The ambiance was elegant and sophisticated, with a charming atmosphere that set the stage for a wonderful meal. The menu featured a delicious variety of dishes, each one expertly crafted and bursting with flavor. The attentive staff made us feel like VIPs, ensuring that our evening was truly special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
zinat Goodarzi
Nothing special considering the very high price. Very disappointed to be receiving a very average meal and service but paying twice as much as you’d pay at restaurants that offer much better fine dining.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Chris Robertson
Fantastic food. Great service. Great space and mood. Ottawa’s got a great thing at the Riviera! 5 stars - worth it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hugues Tapdenn
Friendly service and nice atmosphere but this restaurant has a bit of an old fashioned menu. Very much meat/fish + something on the side kind of place. Only vegetarian dish is pasta for instance. If you and your party are fine with it, then this place works though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
mtourign t
Had a wonderful night out at Riviera! The service was excellent from the moment we stepped in. We shared a number of plates and immensely enjoyed 4 out of the 5.The smoked duck breast with parsnip was the best duck I've had in at least 10 years, cooked absolutely perfect! The caramel panna cotta with pecorino crisp was a nice twist to finish our evening, and the Fogo Island cod was another stand-out dish. Unfortunately, the sauce with the octopus fell flat and underwhelmed us. However, the rest of the dish was executed very nicely.There is a wonderful ambiance with the high ceilings and the full-length bar seating. In the future, I would request to be further from the door. There was a slight chill as guests came and went. I would have liked to be closer to the action at the service bar or in front of the kitchen.Overall, it was an excellent experience, and I definitely plan to return!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Tartare, Smoked Duck Breast
Great service and great place to enjoy some good food. For me the food was just ok, none of the dishes really wow me but nothing is bad.Kid-friendliness: They can split the burger up and share between the 2 kids.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Joe Frangione
Always great. One of my favorite go to spots in the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Valerie Poirier
Riviera continues to be a go-to for a nice meal in Ottawa! Oysters are always fresh, the beef tartare is my favourite and I’ve had a number of mains that have always been tasty and well prepared. They have a great wine selection and make some good cocktails, last time I tried their espresso martini which was a hit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shelby Thaler
We have been to Stefano’s twice now and have been so impressed. Living in a remote area, a non pub fare option is hard to come by. We were lucky to have Emily as our server on both occasions and she is an absolute delight. Knowledgeable on menu and a great sense of humour. The stuffed mushroom cap and risottos are amazing. Great spot in our tiny community.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris
We had such a great time celebrating a birthday here yesterday. The service, food, and cocktails were excellent! I loved the seafood tower; it was fun sharing it as an appetizer.
What an evening ! What an experience ! Thank you Gil for taking care of us and also thank you Justin for the tour Tuesday night ! From cocktails to wine selection, the food, 5 ⭐️!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Spaghetti, Sauce
Food was pretty good. Wouldn't say it was worth the price. They do have huge selection of drinks cocktails.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Excellent spot for a lovely dinner! The atmosphere is very welcoming, food was delicious, and service was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Spaghetti, Burger
My recent visit to this restaurant was absolutely wonderful! The ambiance was elegant and sophisticated, with a cozy atmosphere that made us feel right at home. The menu offered a tantalizing selection of dishes, each one bursting with flavor. The attentive service added an extra touch of hospitality to our evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This restaurant is a true culinary gem! From the moment we stepped inside, we were greeted with warmth and hospitality. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, making it the perfect spot for a relaxing meal. The menu offered a delightful variety of dishes, each one more delicious than the last. The attentive staff made our dining experience truly unforgettable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My recent dining experience at this restaurant was absolutely delightful! The ambiance was elegant and sophisticated, with a charming atmosphere that set the stage for a wonderful meal. The menu featured a delicious variety of dishes, each one expertly crafted and bursting with flavor. The attentive staff made us feel like VIPs, ensuring that our evening was truly special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nothing special considering the very high price. Very disappointed to be receiving a very average meal and service but paying twice as much as you’d pay at restaurants that offer much better fine dining.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Fantastic food. Great service. Great space and mood. Ottawa’s got a great thing at the Riviera! 5 stars - worth it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friendly service and nice atmosphere but this restaurant has a bit of an old fashioned menu. Very much meat/fish + something on the side kind of place. Only vegetarian dish is pasta for instance. If you and your party are fine with it, then this place works though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Had a wonderful night out at Riviera! The service was excellent from the moment we stepped in. We shared a number of plates and immensely enjoyed 4 out of the 5.The smoked duck breast with parsnip was the best duck I've had in at least 10 years, cooked absolutely perfect! The caramel panna cotta with pecorino crisp was a nice twist to finish our evening, and the Fogo Island cod was another stand-out dish. Unfortunately, the sauce with the octopus fell flat and underwhelmed us. However, the rest of the dish was executed very nicely.There is a wonderful ambiance with the high ceilings and the full-length bar seating. In the future, I would request to be further from the door. There was a slight chill as guests came and went. I would have liked to be closer to the action at the service bar or in front of the kitchen.Overall, it was an excellent experience, and I definitely plan to return!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Tartare, Smoked Duck Breast
Restaurantji Recommends
Great service and great place to enjoy some good food. For me the food was just ok, none of the dishes really wow me but nothing is bad.Kid-friendliness: They can split the burger up and share between the 2 kids.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Always great. One of my favorite go to spots in the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Riviera continues to be a go-to for a nice meal in Ottawa! Oysters are always fresh, the beef tartare is my favourite and I’ve had a number of mains that have always been tasty and well prepared. They have a great wine selection and make some good cocktails, last time I tried their espresso martini which was a hit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have been to Stefano’s twice now and have been so impressed. Living in a remote area, a non pub fare option is hard to come by. We were lucky to have Emily as our server on both occasions and she is an absolute delight. Knowledgeable on menu and a great sense of humour. The stuffed mushroom cap and risottos are amazing. Great spot in our tiny community.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had such a great time celebrating a birthday here yesterday. The service, food, and cocktails were excellent! I loved the seafood tower; it was fun sharing it as an appetizer.