Riviera Ottawa

One of the best experiences I’ve had! Family was in town visiting and made a reservation. The service, music, atmosphere and food were all outstanding and far beyond my expectations! If you truly want to experience a spectacular evening in Ottawa go here!! We will definitely be back!! Absolutely loved it! We were a group of 4 and we ordered 2 raw dishes, 2 apps and each had a main, all were mind blowing! The sommelier was super, finding the most perfect wines for us, not pretentious, extremely knowledgeable.

Had an amazing evening here! The food, service, and ambiance were all fantastic. Loved the wide selection of drinks, and I really appreciated them changing the cutlery—such a nice touch! The beef tartare was incredible, and the Pear Pressure cocktail was delicious. Ended the meal on a sweet note with a lovely pavlova. Highly recommend! :)

Rivera is truly an amazing dinner spot in Ottawa.The drinks menu was impressive, with an array of fancy cocktails that were almost too beautiful to drink.Our server helped us choose the perfect drinks to pair with our meal, and they did not disappoint. But the real star of the show was the food. Each dish was expertly prepared and presented, and the flavors were simply divine. From the appetizers to the entrees, every bite was a delight.And then there was the ambience - fancy, elegant, and sophisticated. The dim lighting, plush decor, and soft music created a warm and intimate atmosphere that made us feel like royalty.Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a top-notch dinner or date spot. The combination of exceptional food, drinks, and atmosphere makes it a truly unforgettable experience. It’s a bit on the pricey end and definitely need table reservation if you go on a weekend.

First the atmosphere--polished, casual elegance in a beautifully restored former bank with all the important architectural details allowed to shine. Gorgeous, busy bar with seating that runs the length of the restaurant adds flair and keeps the atmosphere from becoming overly formal. Seating on the floor is largely bench seats in low "booths" that allow a relaxed dining environment. Service was friendly, prompt and helpful when needed. Enough could not be said about the amazing quality of the food we enjoyed--whitefish caviar and mushrooms on toast as our starters (both very generous sizes probably made to be shared by at least two) and mains of lobster spaghetti and butternut squash ravioli. I also can't omit a mention of the extensive and creative cocktail menu and wine list. The highlight for me was the caviar starter. Memorable dinner and I'd absolutely go back as soon as possible.

I think Shady is his name, which was our server, and he was really personable. I shared that we were in a time crunch, and he made sure to have our dishes out and check dropped in a timely manner that didn't feel rushed. The place is a little close but still easy enough to hear each other when it was very busy. The ambiance is romantic, and observing the bartenders is an enjoyable pastime. The food is incredible. The Hamachi Crudo was my favorite. I was not a fan of Caviar before but decided to try it because if Riviera is serving it, it must be good, right? And it was! It absolutely made me a fan. The mushroom toast was delightful and rich. The burger was described as a Big Mac on steroids, and I 100% agree. It was so delicious. Last but not least is the Sticky Toffee Pudding. Order it! If you haven't been then you need to go.

I recently dined at this amazing restaurant and had an incredible experience! The seafood tower, octopus, and cod were all delicious. The service was top-notch, and the ambiance was cozy and inviting. The drinks were expertly crafted. Highly recommend this spot for a delightful dining experience!

Overall reasonably priced and a fun place to experience, but nothing had here made me think wow I need to come back to this place. Although everything was cooked properly and flavours were nothing terrible overall very good but you know when you hype something up and everyone’s like oh yes this is an amazing place. I basically and the people that were with me failed to understand what was so amazing very good. Yes, it is very good. Great OK sure maybe but amazing. Not really. One little detail that was a little bit insulting was the size of the $16 juice that I ordered for my wife it literally was about 2 ounces of juice

Easily one of my top dinner spots in Ottawa! I seriously wish they’d open a spot in Vancouver 😻 The meals were almost too gorgeous to eat, but I did anyway—and loved every bite! Totally smitten with this place. 🤎 Edit: Their Cocktails were an art! 😍