Riviera

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   Stephane1

   Montreal

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Les drinks sont wow Raw features were wow Very nice starters Great experience
   

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   MikeC

   Ottawa

   8 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   The service here was great with multiple staff attending to us, even while we were just dining at the bar. The cocktail list was a mile long and so much fun just to explore. Food was delicious. Music and atmosphere was perfect. It was lively but not too loud. Pricey but worth it. Looking forward to going back again!
   

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   RoderickB

   Washington DC

   4 reviews

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   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Great service and food, but limited menu. Noise level high, but very festive.
   

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   Clouseau

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Music was way too loud to have a conversation and the decor is uninspiring.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Montreal

   13 reviews

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   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Food, wine & cocktails were delicious.
   

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   NathT

   Montreal

   8 reviews

   3.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Excellent food but small portions given the hefty price. Poorly coordinated and borderline rude service: my dining companion was still eating and three different staff came to ask him if he was finished. I understand that patrons have now a limited time to eat (!!!) to maximize the number of services but come on ! This legacy of Covid times is annoying and rude. For a 200$ diner minimum we should be able to finish our plates.
   

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   Saul

   Exclusive

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Food was amazing and of high quality, unique dishes and excellent staff made the experience even better.
   

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   Ronan

   Vancouver

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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   Overall very enjoyable. Would probably have given five stars except that the Alberta lamb dish was essentially tasteless.
   

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   Kardou

   London

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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   We had wedding anniversary and glasses of sparkling wine were waiting for us. Food excellent, service expert and friendly. A night to remember!
   

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    Sparkolicious99

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

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    I LOVE Riviera for all life's little special celebrations and was delighted to introduce my son and brother to this special spot. The place was hopping and had a great vibe when we visited this long weekend. The food was outstanding and Count Bassie's cocktails NEVER disappoint.
    

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    ValerieA

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

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    I really appreciate that you moved us from the bar to a table. A party of 3 at the bar means that one person is always left out of the conversation. When we arrived, we found that we had been booked at the bar. I had wanted an indoor table and thought that was what I was getting. I appreciate the effort to move us. Thank you.
    

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    Perry

    Denver

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

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    This is definitely a top tier destination for foodies and cocktail aficionados! a very impressive cocktail list - creative meets the classics, and a quality wine list. Most of all we appreciated quality service - very knowledgeable and attentive. Vibe is energetic and lively. Might be good for a business dinner [if you're good with a slightly loud scene], but it's a definite destination for a date and fun friends and family nites out - and a place for celebration. On my "must revisit" list.
    

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    PaulT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

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    Very delicious and well-seasoned food. Eating at the bar was fun - seeing the chefs do their thing was great entertainment.
    

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    KMottawa

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

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    Fantastic dinner at the bar. The drinks were delicious, the food was brought out well paced and was SO delicious. Even though we were seated at the bar, it still felt intimate and well spaced (not crammed or impeding on someone else's conversation). They made us feel special and appreciated the entire time. An amazing night we won't soon forget!
    

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    Nic66

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience5

    I have been a few times always been great this time I think the server assistants were all over us trying to clear drinks plates that weren’t empty as soon as we put our fork done I feel they were being instructed to do so. I would also say the person who ordered the ravioli was Uber disappointed it was more of an appetizer than a meal. One small piece of ravioli.
    

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    Din38ani

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

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    Worth every penny. Noise level was a bit loud at first but we think they may have turned it down. Cocktails were unique and delicious, nice wine from Prince Edward County. Food selection absolutely amazing! Best part of you need more convincing- service- attentive, on the ball, perfect pace, friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you for a great evening.
    

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    SalwaG

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

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    Overall experience was very good, nice ambience and service, friendly staff.
    

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    MimiA

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

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    Nice restaurant, great food and server was very pleasant.
    

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    Douceman

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

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    Expensive restaurant. You should order 1 dish of the different categories and share with your partner and you will save $100.00 and be full. Drinks are also very expensive.
    

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    Matty

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

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    Riviera’s service sets the bar very high, it’s an incredible experience offered by a caring, passionate and attentive team. The food is amazing, it’s on the expensive side but you know that already going in so no biggie there. The quality, execution and conceptualisation of the plates are beyond reproach and flavour/texture wise, it was delicious! The drink card and mezcal selection are simply legendary, much Riviera’s renown mixer Mr. Flood. Finally we were helped by many people in the 2ish hours we were there but none more awesome, generous and attentive as Andrew. From his advice and guidance in navigating the mezcal world to his epic skills creating memorable fancy af coffee, he contributed greatly in making our evening one to remember. ❤️ Riviera
    

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    MSin

    New York Area

    49 reviews

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    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

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    Still one of my fav places in Ottawa. Very different menu this time round. Have preferred other versions of their menu. Had the lamb shank and it was beautifully done. But didn’t really fancy much else. Still very good though.
    

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    Harry

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

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    They treated us really great! Food was awesome, stellar cocktails, v accommodating of an allergy at the table.
    

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    Alexandre

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

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    Never disappointed, great service, great ambiance, service is great and as usual drinks and food is on point.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    excellent experience!! food and service exceed expectations
    

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    Review

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

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    Very good overall experience and service. Food was great, except for the rigatoni that was too chewy and too light on the sauce. Amazing cocktails.
    

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    Mary84

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

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    As always, a remarkable experience! Our server was amazing as well! Second time I've been served by him and he is wonderful!
    

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    DarB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

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    An expensive night out, but definitely worth the indulgence! It would be nice to see a bit more variety in the menu from season to season.
    

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    HeatherZ

    Edmonton

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

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    I gave this meal to my parents for a gift. They were extremely pleased with the food and the service. My father has a sever nut allergy, and Riviera was able to accommodate this. They even had a nut-free/contamination free dessert that was NOT a fruit plate, which is often the standard allergen-free option. The communication from the restaurant was excellent regarding the allergy as well as the gift certificate awaiting my parents at the restaurant.
    

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    NoelleB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

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    Had an outstanding dinner. Everything was perfect. 10/10 would recommend. The lamb shank was so tender. Purple rain is my new favourite drink. Loved it.
    

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    Deryk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

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    Service was first class and then some. Congrats to the Riv team! We were four and that came in at a hair under 1K, inclusive of requests for double portions of lobster and and let the wine flow freely. Three full courses and after dinner drinks. Good value, phenomenal service. We will be back for date night at the bar:)
    

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    Meli

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

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    WOW! Food and service were perfect! Try the scallop crudo and the lobster spaghetti, it's amazing!
    

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    KenG

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

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    A wonderful restaurant with brilliant service, but be prepared to pay for it.
    

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    MaraS

    Serbia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

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    Management very kindly took the music down a notch but itis still too loud for pleasant conversation
    

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    jjc25

    Toronto

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

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    Amazing staff and spectacular food ! This is a great spot in downtown Ottawa for any occasion.
    

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    ChristineSA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2023

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    Amazing but you need to reopen for lunch! You are in the parliament precinct and we all want to come eat at lunch time. Your food is much better than the other places close by!
    

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    AntoineC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2023

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    Service was amazing. Food was excellent. Staff very attentif. Love it!!
    

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    DeniseL

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

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    We were celebrating a birthday and had a great meal and wonderful service.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

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    Tasty drinks and yummy food; on the pricier side. I’d go only for special occasions.
    

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    MelB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

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    The ambiance was great. The food was delicious, even though the pasta was slightly undercooked. The beef tartare was amazing and every cocktail we tried was delicious. The service was impeccable! Will most definitely return.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5

    Food was very average. Not sure what the hype is about. Very expensive for what you get, I’ve had better food for cheaper elsewhere. However the building is beautiful and the ambience is amazing. Would not return but glad I tried it out
    

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