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Riviera, London, Greater London

Riviera

4.2
4.2
497 Reviews
£26 to £40
French

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2 people
11:00 PM

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Booked 20 times today
  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Riviera brings a warm journey to the South of France. Celebrating a vibrant Mediterranean experience where creative and fresh flavours are mixed with a uniquely curated wine selection in an artistic dining room. We are Riviera, expect exquisite mouthful tastes and carefully crafted cocktails, all encompassed with fine art and live artists.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    020 8050 6932
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Mayfair
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch

What 497 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Riviera boasts a "welcoming and beautifully decorated" setting with "excellent atmosphere." Diners appreciate the "attentive service," particularly praising the truffle gnocchi and lobster brioche. While some find the prices high, the "amazing ambience" and "delicious food" make it a recommended choice. Highlights include "fantastic service" and "great drink selection."
497 Reviews
  1. Adam

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best part of the restaurant was definitely the atmosphere and decor, it was my first time at like a "fancy" sort of place and I'm not gonna lie it was really nice. The staff took our bags and coats, then showed us to our table. Thee pastas from the online menu to the in house menu were up by £10, which was pretty annoying I have to say. My girlfriend and I ordered the parmesean bucatin and the charcoal grilled chicken tahini, both tasted amazing, both £35. I think it was a bit much for what you were getting especially with the chicken Tahini, but the service was amazing, the mood was amazing and for something in Central, it was a decent price, so I'm not gonna complain about that too much. Overall it was a great and memorable experience for both of us, and we'll definitely be coming back!

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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. Buddy

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 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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  5. Gideon

    VIP

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 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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  6. George

    VIP

    Hawaii

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 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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  7. Heidi

    VIP

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 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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  8. Alan

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 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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  9. Yochabel

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 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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  10. Muneera

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 23, 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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Riviera is rated 4.2 stars by 497 OpenTable diners.

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23 St James's St, London, Greater London SW1A 1HA

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Mayfair
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch
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