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Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Liverpool, Liverpool, Merseyside

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Liverpool

4.6
4.6
387 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
Located on Castle Street in the heart of Liverpool, Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar boasts an open kitchen, cocktail bar, and large alfresco terrace so you can dine all’aperto “in the open air”. Our Liverpool restaurant features distinctive plush nautical-inspired interiors – the colour of tranquil Italian seas. The friendly team will transport you in style to experience a true taste of Italy, bringing style, sass and glamour to modern Italian dining.

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar invites you to experience authentic Italian dining in Liverpool. We believe that Italian dining is all about La Dolce Vita – the sweet life! That’s why we use only the finest ingredients to create all of our drinks & dishes. Add to the mix a touch of 1960’s high society glamour and we have the perfect recipe for an authentic, modern, Italian experience in the heart of Liverpool.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    0151 236 4444
  • Website
    https://rivablu.co.uk/liverpool/
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    From intimate weddings to large corporate canapé events and everything in between, our restaurant can accommodate your reservation large or small. Our complimentary dedicated event coordinator will look after the finer details, we will make sure your event runs smoothly at no extra cost.
  • Location
    1 Castle St, Liverpool, Merseyside L2 4SW
  • Neighborhood
    Liverpool
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Festive Dinner Menu

    Nov 22, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
    Festive Dinner £49.95 Our festive set dinner has three courses of gorgeous Italian dishes. Get ready for a festive feast of authentic dishes crafted with the finest ingredients. Enjoy a selection of great wines, chilled prosecco, exclusive Christmas cocktails and more. A celebration to remember awaits…sparkling cocktails and the ultimate festive ambience. Book now and indulge in the magic of Christmas.
    Festive Dinner Menu Photo

  • Festive Lunch Menu

    Nov 22, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
    Festive Lunch £39.95 Our festive set lunch menu has three-courses of seasonal classic dishes with delightful twists. And what’s the festive season without bubbles? Raise a glass (or three) of perfectly chilled prosecco, fresh beers or festive cocktails to toast the merry season. We’ll bring the glamour, you bring your appetite. Our menu is full of delicious surprises Book now and indulge in the magic of Christmas
    Festive Lunch Menu Photo

  • Celebrate this New Years Eve with Riva Festiva!

    £70.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Join us for an unforgettable evening as we ring in the New Year! Reserve your table for the full night and indulge in an elegant celebration, complete with live performances and festive ambiance. Your evening includes: • Start the evening with a glass of Champagne upon arrival • A delectable 3-course menu, crafted to delight your taste buds • A second glass of Champagne to toast to the New Year at midnight • Entertainment from a live DJ and saxophonist Make this New Year’s Eve extraordinary. Book now to secure your place for a night of elegance, celebration, and unforgettable moments! Price per person: £80, the restaurant will contact guests to take booking deposit for event, balance then due on the event(all major card types accepted).
    Celebrate this New Years Eve with Riva Festiva! Photo

Menu

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What 387 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Liverpool/Merseyside

    Best Overall

  • Liverpool/Merseyside

    Best Ambiance

  • Liverpool/Merseyside

    Good for groups

  • Liverpool/Merseyside

    Great for fine wines

  • Liverpool/Merseyside

    Lively

  • Liverpool/Merseyside

    Most Booked

  • Liverpool

    Best Overall

  • Liverpool

    Best Service

  • Liverpool

    Best Ambiance

  • Liverpool

    Best Value

  • Liverpool

    Great for brunch

  • Liverpool

    Good for groups

  • Liverpool

    Great for fine wines

  • Liverpool

    Lively

  • Liverpool

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar in Liverpool offers a vibrant atmosphere with "fantastic service" and "excellent food." Guests frequently praise the attentive staff and the delightful Italian dishes, especially the seafood options. Despite occasional wait times and some high drink prices, the overall experience is "unforgettable," making it a top choice for celebrations.

387 Reviews

  1. Perry

    Liverpool

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing food service everything!! Umberto on the bar was exceptional. He recommended a cocktail to my girlfriend and she was amazed so she ordered another one! He was very nice and deserves alot of credit, he made my riva festival cocktail was amazing!!!
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded 2 days ago
    Ciao! Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We'll make sure Umberto knows how much you appreciated his efforts. Looking forward to welcoming you back for more amazing experiences soon!

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  2. Janet

    Liverpool

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautifully cooked sea bass and lovely mocktail, we had a great experience.
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded 5 days ago
    Ciao! Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed the beautifully cooked sea bass and the lovely mocktail. It means a lot to us that you had a great experience, and we look forward to welcoming you again soon!

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  3. Connor

    Liverpool

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sorry, but this isn't the right email address for whoever dined with you that night. I got notifications about the booking, and a confirmation request, and feeling a bit concerned this lad/gent/individual might miss out, I confirmed on their behalf! Hopefully you can get them to update via mobile and confirm their correct email! (I wonder if it's the same one I fixed up for mis-spelling their email on their Internet order...) Good luck!

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  4. Anita

    Dublin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We waited over an hour for our food, the staff were apologetic, however it seemed the kitchen wasn’t able to cope with how busy the restaurant was
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded on November 11, 2024
    Ciao! Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologise for the long wait you experienced during your visit. While our team did their best to assist, we will certainly review our procedures to ensure that we can handle busy times more effectively in the future. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding, and we’re glad to hear the staff were able to offer their apologies. We hope you'll consider visiting us again so we can provide you with a smoother and more enjoyable experience.

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  5. Susan

    Cheshire

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Staff were very attentive, menu dull, food inspiring, but it was hot. Very dark and noisy.
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded on November 4, 2024
    Ciao! Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that our team’s attentiveness made a positive impact on your visit. However, we’re sorry that the menu and ambiance didn’t fully meet your expectations. We appreciate your visit and hope to have another opportunity to welcome you in the future.

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  6. Angelina

    Liverpool

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal - staff very friendly- would recommend
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded on November 4, 2024
    Ciao! Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We hope to see you soon in our restaurant!

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  7. David

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    New dishes on the menu since last visit. Food delivered to table quite quickly considering how busy it was on Monday evening and meal was enjoyable.
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded on October 30, 2024
    Ciao! Thank you for joining us again and for noticing our new menu additions! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your meal and that the food arrived promptly despite the busy evening. We look forward to welcoming you back soon to try more of our latest dishes!

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  8. Matthew

    Liverpool

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent overall expirience and would recommend a vist here
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded on October 30, 2024
    Ciao! Thank you so much for your kind words. Hope to see you again in our venue!

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  9. James

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Would visit here again if we go back to Liverpool.
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded on October 21, 2024
    Ciao! We're so happy to hear you'd consider visiting us again if you're back in Liverpool! We'd love to welcome you back anytime. Thank you for your kind words!

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  10. Peter

    Liverpool

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always our first choice when visiting Liverpool. Excellent
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded on October 17, 2024
    Ciao! Thank you for your continued loyalty! We're honored to be your first choice when visiting Liverpool and look forward to welcoming you back for many more excellent experiences!

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FAQs

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Liverpool is rated 4.6 stars by 387 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 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Liverpool

1 Castle St, Liverpool, Merseyside L2 4SW

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Liverpool
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
  • Website
    https://rivablu.co.uk/liverpool/
  • Phone number
    0151 236 4444
  • Private party facilities
    From intimate weddings to large corporate canapé events and everything in between, our restaurant can accommodate your reservation large or small. Our complimentary dedicated event coordinator will look after the finer details, we will make sure your event runs smoothly at no extra cost.
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