Riviera

Review summary

1. J

   Joseph

   VIP

   London

   17 reviews

   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I have t been to Riviera since they changed the menu, and I must say that it got even better, the lobster paste is to die for! Thank you
   

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   Arian

   VIP

   London

   47 reviews

   5.0

   47 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved the food and attentive service. Our favourite was the Caesar salad, best we ever had honestly
   

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   Buddy

   Miami

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 9 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was delicious and excellently prepared. The service was attentive and timely. The ambiance was wonderful. A great dining experience
   

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   Gideon

   VIP

   Detroit

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 6 February 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   A beautiful French restaurant where no one speaks French - and where the service is at best chequered … Steak was good the fish fillet full of bones …
   

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   George

   VIP

   Hawaii

   13 reviews

   2.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on 5 February 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Having booked a table six months before taking a cruise prior to docking in the UK, was shocked to initially be seated between the entrance and the bar, where we would have been at the knees of a couple on barstools immediately next to us. This was an area that separated two larger dining areas, so we would be in the middle of a heavily trafficked area. Saw lovely tables off the the left by the windows. But we’re told they were not available, even though the restaurant was almost empty. Having only two other tables occupied and the couple at the bar. We were seated off to the far right side. Seating was not particularly comfortable. No view from the windows. Ordered a cocktail and a glass of wine. After browsing the menu, we ordered two orders of escargot, as both my friend and I very much enjoy them, and the orders only have six each. The Oysters we ordered were not available. While we waited, decided on a salad and another starter. Ordered those. Our escargot arrived, but our drinks still hadn’t. My friend facing the bar saw other orders taken from the bar, several times thinking it was ours. But no. Finally had to stand in order to get my waitresses attention. Asked about our drink order, which apparently were then placed, as it still took some time for them to be delivered. Unfortunately I waited for my martini before starting the escargot, which at this point had been sitting a while. My friend said she enjoyed hers. But unfortunately mine were rubber. The salad and additional starter were good. We had planned on ordering two entrees. But the waitress never returned to take our order. So ultimately we decided to leave. Had to walk to the front host stand to get our check. It was incredibly disappointing. We proceeded downstairs to retrieve our coats and leave. The Manager did come down and offer us a drink. Which we declined. After leaving, realized I left my hat. Returned to coatcheck were it was underneath a heavy backpack. Such a disappointment.
   

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   Heidi

   VIP

   London

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 17 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It's one of my favourite restaurants. I love the decor - the artwork, the panels, the statues - and the food is wonderful, especially the gnocchi. The staff are attentive, I like the music, and I like the location.
   

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   Alan

   London

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 11 January 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   The worst meal I’ve had in London in 30 years - an absolute shocker….avoid if you have any sense…
   

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   Yochabel

   London

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 28 December 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Staff are untrained, everyone looks confused constantly. The seabass carpaccio was terrible because they put fish sauce in the sauce which made the taste overpowering. There is a terrible smell coming from the bathroom that can be smelt through the entire restaurant. Don’t waste your money.
   

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   Muneera

   London

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 23 December 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   The worst experience the staff and ambiance unprofessional and extremely rude , they’re over your money and spendings
   

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    sue

    Buckinghamshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    We had a lovely light two course meal and cocktails here. Service was excellent. Everyone in our party enjoyed the food. It was quiet this evening and that’s a shame when other restaurants were clearly so busy - but it was great for us. I used to work in the plaza and enjoyed reliving my time in this beautiful place.
    

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