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Riviera, Ottawa, ON

Riviera

4.8
4.8
3083 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Canadian

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 59 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for fine wines
Welcome to Riviera!

Reservations may be subject to time restrictions, dependent on availability. Please check your reservation email for full details. If your group requires more time, kindly call the restaurant at 613-233-6262 and we will do our best to accommodate you. Groups of six or more are subject to a 20% gratuity.

Please note, reservations made for outdoors are guaranteed for outdoor seating only. We may not be able to move you inside in the event of bad weather.

We look forward to hosting you! Please feel free to call us with any questions!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,083 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Ottawa

    Lively

  • Ottawa

    Contemporary Canadian

  • Ottawa

    Most Booked

  • Ottawa

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Ottawa

    Hot spot

  • Ottawa

    Lively

  • Ottawa

    Contemporary Canadian

  • Ottawa

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Riviera in Ottawa consistently delivers a "top-notch dining experience" with "phenomenal" food and "impeccable" service. Guests rave about the "amazing cocktails" and "beautiful ambiance," making it perfect for special occasions. Despite occasional noise, its lively atmosphere and attentive staff make it a "must-visit" for both locals and visitors alike.

3,084 Reviews

  1. Fabien

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Les pâtes au homard étaient excellentes ! Le dessert un peu décevant

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  2. Karen

    VIP

    Ottawa

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good. We had the salad with shrimp, octopus and gnudi. We shared the cod and I wish it had been served hotter but didn’t have time to send it back as had to get somewhere. It was actually a lot of food. Next time, I will just share 3 of the smaller plates and have room for coffee and maybe a shared dessert? I will definitely go back.

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  3. Jane

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner at the Riviera restaurant was absolutely wonderful! We all thoroughly enjoyed it. The service was superb too. They were very attentive but not the in your face kind. We will 100% be going there again soon.

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  4. Craig

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. Our waiter Tim was a true pro with wine pairings and suggestions. All around great time.

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  5. Robert

    Ottawa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great setting, fantastic cocktails, outstanding service, and exceptional food. Having a limited menu seems to allow the staff to focus on each dish being perfect. Yes, it's pricy, but I feel it was worth the expense. We will definitely be returning.

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  6. tammy

    Ottawa

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My first time at Riviera. Front door staff were lovely and seated us to our table. We knew in advance that it was going to be busy and seats close together. What we weren’t prepared for was how loud the music was- surprising given how loud it was otherwise. Oh well. Our server was attentive. I had the ravioli which was amazing and my husband had the lobster spaghetti also amazing. The dessert was fantastic but holy smokes- it was huge - definitely a shareable. We will definitely be back!

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  7. Michael

    Calgary

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visiting from Calgary. Excellent service, excellent food!

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  8. Yaprak

    Ottawa

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect evening. Great food. Seafood tower was a great hit. Service was truly outstanding. Our server made our evening special. Thank you ❤️

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  9. paolo

    Toronto

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    everything is exceptional at this restaurant. Accommodations were made by the front of the house to move our seating and the experience was 1 to remember. Stuart was great at recommending the courses and serving accordingly. The servers were very attentive to all matters of our seating, The chef's counter was a delight. Marcos and his entire team are a joy to watch create. The creations in preparation and even more so in consumption are a feast for all of the senses. I will be dining again merely to sample the dishes that I saw being prepared for other guests that I could only imagine tasting myself. thank you for a unforgettable experience.

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  10. connor

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The pasta (rigatoni pomodoro nduja and stracciatella) was amazing best dish. The drinks we’re excellent just feel a little too expensive

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FAQs

Riviera is rated 4.8 stars by 3083 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 59 times today
Google Map for Riviera

62 Sparks St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5A8

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Spark Street bewteen Elgin and Metcalfe
  • Neighbourhood
    Ottawa
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • 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, Gluten-free Options, 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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