Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Liverpool

4.6

387 Reviews

£26 to £40

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 36 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
Kitchen Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Christmas Eve Kitchen Tue 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Christmas Eve Bar Tue 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Boxing Day Kitchen Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Boxing Day Bar Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm New Year Eve Kitchen Tue 12:00 pm–11:00 pm New Year Eve Bar Tue 12:00 pm–2:00 am New Year Day Kitchen Wed 12:00 pm–9:00 pm New Year Day Bar Wed 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
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 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
Celebrate this New Years Eve with Riva Festiva!
Multiple dates available
Celebrate this New Years Eve with Riva Blu Liverpool!

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

P
Perry
Liverpool
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2024
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 on November 20, 2024
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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Janet
Liverpool
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
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 on November 17, 2024
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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Connor
Liverpool
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
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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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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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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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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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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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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J
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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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

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 36 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
Kitchen Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Christmas Eve Kitchen Tue 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Christmas Eve Bar Tue 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Boxing Day Kitchen Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Boxing Day Bar Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm New Year Eve Kitchen Tue 12:00 pm–11:00 pm New Year Eve Bar Tue 12:00 pm–2:00 am New Year Day Kitchen Wed 12:00 pm–9:00 pm New Year Day Bar Wed 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
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.

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Liverpool

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Festive Dinner Menu

Festive Lunch Menu

Celebrate this New Years Eve with Riva Festiva!

Menu

What 387 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Liverpool restaurant rated?

Is Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Liverpool currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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