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Riviera, Ottawa, ON

Riviera

4.7
4.7
1790 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Canadian
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Welcome to Riviera!

We are currently offering indoor dining only. We have placed time restrictions of 2 hours on all of our reservations for the first time. This is to accommodate the necessary sanitizing steps before and after each reservation. If your group requires more time, kindly call the restaurant at 613-233-6262 and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Thank you for understanding as we move into this next chapter of restaurant dining.

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7:00 p.m.
Booked 45 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary Canadian

  • Hours of Operation

    Dinner Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (613) 233-6262

  • Website

    http://dineriviera.com/

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Jordan Holley

  • Private party facilities

    For inquiries please contact events@dineriviera.com.

  • Location

    62 Sparks St Ottawa, ON K1P 5A8

  • Neighbourhood

    Ottawa

  • Cross Street

    Spark Street bewteen Elgin and Metcalfe

  • Parking Details

    Lot parking available at World Exchange Plaza, NAC & City Hall.

  • Public Transit

    LRT- Parliament Station

  • Additional

    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 1,790 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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  1. JL

    JLEV

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    We loved the Riviera very much. The service, the excellent food, the kindness of the staff were at the top. Perhaps the only reproach, a little too much waiting between services. We will definitely come back!

  2. SP

    SarahP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The perfect amount of attention was payed to our table from all staff - warm welcomes, beverage refills, quality checks on our meals - but never overwhelmingly so. The food is incredible, as always - perfect steak temperature, innovative meal ideas. Thank you Riv team, we’ll be back!

  3. T

    Taylor

    Montreal

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Excellent service, excellent drinks. Mains were mediocre.

  4. P

    Pedro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a great dinner at Riviera. Food, service and ambiance makes this one of our favourite nights out. Highly recommend.

  5. FB

    FrancoisB

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Really amazing venue. Server was fantastic. Citrus salad was dry and strange. Steak was over cooked but very flavorful. Nice experience overall.

  6. RT

    RemiTheriault

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Riviera never disappoints from the beautifully crafted drinks to kind and knowledgeable staff and delicious food, plate after plate.

  7. EK

    EvaKoza

    Montreal

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Loved it! Food was great, the staff is great, the ambiance is just divine. Will definitely be going back.

  8. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Superbe soirée. Magnifique ambiance, accueil et service ultra attentionné et discret. Nourriture excellente. Bravo

  9. MR

    MatthewR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Gil and the other waitstaff were professional and attentive, also appreciated the welcome from the hosts as we entered.

  10. P

    Pounds

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food3service2ambience4

    The food was mediocre. Spaghetti was undercooked. We’re not served with appetizer bread until asking the server, who does not seem to care about us. Almost knocked my girlfriends sunglasses when taking the plates away.

  11. JR

    JulieR

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing service, great food. The manager is really kind.

  12. RV

    ReginaV

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food and outstanding service!

  13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    That was great.

  14. PW

    PaytonW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We were blown away by our first visit. The old bank building is so unique and is a spacious place. The food portions blew us away as they truly reflected what you would expect for the price. We will definitely be coming back in the future.

  15. C

    Chris

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A favourite restaurant. Always plan to eat here when we are in Ottawa.

  16. CC

    ClaudeC

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Très bon restaurant et très bon service puisque le serveur nous parlait en français

  17. WL

    WillL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great time. Got a little busy but our server offered to give us drinks on the house to compensate for the delay.

  18. L

    mLbrian

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Incredible experience! Food, cocktails, and service were all amazing. What a wonderful experience.

  19. JD

    JoelD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always the best experience A-Z of any restaurant in the city

  20. A

    Aisling

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful meal, oysters and tuna crudo and duck was amazing and fantastic service!

  21. JM

    JonathanM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service, food and drinks were absolutely amazing! Best I’ve had in ottawa! Thank you

  22. B

    Bernie

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had excellent and innovative dishes that were very delicious and visually appealing also. The suggested cocktail and wine pairing suggestions by our waiter were spot on in working well with our food selections. Service was excellent. All in all, it was a really great dining experience for my wife’s birthday.

  23. PE

    PETERV

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    Amazing service and fantastic food. Waiters are extremely knowledgeable and all of their suggestions were wonderful for first time guests. Loved our experience and will be returning. Thanks so much!

  24. F

    Foodie613

    Ottawa

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Seafood tower was really good. The duck breast was a little too salty for my taste. Best part was the 80s playlist!

  25. SM

    SheenaM

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    If we could eat at only one testy the rest of our lives, it would be Riviera. 10/10 every time in all aspects!

  26. S

    Sheila

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We loved our first experience at Riviera. The hospitality, food, and ambiance was outstanding. We will be back soon!

  27. BB

    BritBoy

    Ottawa

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Great service and tasty food options - Easy to see why this is Ottowa’s leading restaurant. Expect a big ticket at the end though!

  28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    It was just great! Great service and great drinks. Cool spot, trendy.

  29. T

    Teee

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Great spot and service! Okay food. Could use a wider menu selection.

  30. AK

    AprilK

    Toronto

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall3food4service5ambience1

    We love this restaurant! The food and the service has always been outstanding. But unfortunately this visit, the music was too loud and took away from the whole experience. I like the Rolling Stones but not when I’m eating in a fancy restaurant. Dinner jazz would have been nice

  31. AH

    AmieH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food, different ingredients that all paired so well together. Service was phenomenal and server made great recommendations and knew the menu well. Great portion sizes. Will be back very soon!

  32. O

    Ottaw856

    Ottawa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall3food5service4ambience4

    The food and drinks were fantastic, specifically the tartare hit a craving I didn’t even know I had! My only problem was with our wine by the glass. The menu had it listed for $14/glass and when we got the bill we were charged $19/glass. Not a small difference. When we brought it up to the server he said “must have been a misprint on the menu” and did not offer to compensate, even though it was their mistake. If we knew this would have been the price we would have opted for something else. Again great food and atmosphere, but this part of the experience left us unhappy.

  33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    We went on a Saturday night and found that it was too loud with all of the talking and music. Food was good, however the server did sort of rush us but I understand because of how busy the restaurant Is on a Saturday night. Overall a decent night

  34. AD

    AlDoak

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Never disappointing, dinner at the Riviera tasted even better after the lockdowns. Beef Tartare, Mushroom Toast, oysters, Tuna Crude, and Halibut. Total winners. If I have one complaint it is that the staff are wearing masks, which seems pointless and strange given no one else is wearing them at all. Highly recommend!

  35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great service and care about meeting our needs. Left the ordering to our server and the meal was outstanding.

  36. GB

    GrahamB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a wonderful time with great friends---thank you

  37. JC

    JasonC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great dinner. They were short on tables and upgraded our party to the private room.

  38. A

    Austin

    Ottawa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    Service was slow tonight. Not usual. But it was tonight.

  39. CH

    CraigH

    Ottawa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We always enjoy the food and service at Riviera. Every time we go, we know what to expect and the delivery is always on point. The cocktails are spectacular, great wine list and a simple but enjoyable menu

  40. CF

    CassandraF

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding ambiance, service, food and drinks. 100% recommend. Lively atmosphere- attended for my birthday with my husband and we will most definitely be back. The lobster spaghetti was absolutely amazing!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Riviera is rated 4.7 stars by 1790 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
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7:00 p.m.
Booked 45 times today
Google Map for Riviera

62 Sparks St Ottawa, ON K1P 5A8

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Spark Street bewteen Elgin and Metcalfe

  • Neighbourhood

    Ottawa

  • Hours of Operation

    Dinner Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary Canadian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    Lot parking available at World Exchange Plaza, NAC & City Hall.

  • Public Transit

    LRT- Parliament Station

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Jordan Holley

  • Additional

    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Website

    http://dineriviera.com/

  • Phone number

    (613) 233-6262

  • Private party facilities

    For inquiries please contact events@dineriviera.com.

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