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Riviera, Ottawa, ON

Riviera

4.7
4.7
3061 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Canadian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 43 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Fancy
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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jordan Holley
  • Private party facilities
    For inquiries please contact events@dineriviera.com.
  • Area
    Downtown
  • 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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,061 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Ottawa

    Hot spot

  • Ottawa

    Contemporary Canadian

  • Ottawa

    Most Booked

  • Ottawa

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Ottawa

    Hot spot

  • Ottawa

    Great for fine wines

  • Ottawa

    Contemporary Canadian

  • Ottawa

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Riviera, a standout dining spot in Ottawa, is celebrated for its "fantastic food and service." Housed in a former bank, the setting is "fun" with high ceilings and marble walls. Guests rave about "exquisite" food, "outstanding" cocktails, and attentive staff. Ideal for special occasions and culinary indulgence.

3,061 Reviews
  1. Kevin

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service and food was incredible, with one exception, with good selection of drinks. Four stars and not five as my steak was really disappointing, over salted and very basic. Expected something more in line with their other dishes.

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  2. Steve

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The booking process was very easy, hospitality was first rate from the time we got there till we left, the service was very friendly and very efficient. The food was outstanding (the iceberg lettuce and shrimp, the oysters, and the burger). Thank you very much for an enjoyable evening.

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  3. Daria

    VIP

    Ottawa

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food great service will be back always in the new year

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  4. David

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent venue - appearance, light, background music. Bar seat experience was excellent. Service was excellent. Food was excellent. Cocktails were amazing. Not inexpensive, but not outrageous.

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  5. Nicole

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top notch dining experience! Food and drinks were phenomenal, and the service was excellent. Will definitely be coming back again and again.

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  6. James

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful space and ambience. It is a beautiful classic venue with great atmosphere.

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  7. louise

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience as always!! Impeccable service, food and attention! Regardless of the busy holiday season and difficulty in having a reservation, once there, we never felt in a hurry! So highly recommend the place!

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  8. Gerald

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice atmosphere. Amazing food and proper service. Overall amazing experience.

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  9. Gregory

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great cocktails, food & service. There's a reason it's considered by many to be among the best restaurants in Ottawa!

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  10. Giada

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My dad got the caviar as an appetiser and as a main the lobster pasta, which he really recommends. I got the grilled octopus (well cooked, not chewy) and the ndjua pasta, it lacked that kick from the spice but other than that it was very good!

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Riviera is rated 4.7 stars by 3061 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 43 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
  • Area
    Downtown
  • 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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (613) 233-6262
  • Private party facilities
    For inquiries please contact events@dineriviera.com.
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