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Riviera, Ottawa, ON

Riviera

4.8
4.8
3144 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Canadian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,144 people are saying

Riviera reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Best Ambiance

  • Ottawa

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Ottawa

    Hot spot

  • Ottawa

    Good for special occasions

  • Ottawa

    Lively

  • Ottawa

    Contemporary Canadian

  • Ottawa

    Most Booked

  • Ottawa

    Best Ambiance

  • Ottawa

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Ottawa

    Hot spot

  • Ottawa

    Good for special occasions

  • Ottawa

    Lively

  • Ottawa

    Contemporary Canadian

  • Ottawa

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Riviera in Ottawa is celebrated for its "superb food" and service, with standout dishes like mushroom toast and a diverse Negroni menu. Patrons praise the "lively yet cozy ambiance" and attentive staff, often noting special touches for celebrations. Despite occasional noise and pricing comments, it remains a favorite destination.

3,144 Reviews
  1. Daria VIP

    Ottawa44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always 5 star service and food, never disappoints!

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  2. Robert

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bonne table et service excellent. Personnel sympathique.

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  3. Amanda VIP

    Ottawa4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing as usual. We are always so satisfied with the food and service. Cocktails are phenomenal!

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  4. paolo VIP

    Toronto20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional. What a wonderful evening. Christine was helpful in the pairings of the courses and timing. The chefs a very engaging group. Good to see Chris and Marcos again

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  5. Lauren

    Toronto4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the experience at the Chef’s counter! The beef tartare and mushroom toast were delicious however, the striploin was overdone, dry and tough (not worth the $68 price tag)! The lobster spaghetti had an odd texture and it tasted off (definitely not worth the $52 price tag). Wish we had gone with different menu choices.

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  6. Andrea

    Munich1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Riviera Friday night - sat at the bar - and had an incredible date night experience. From the service, to the food quality, to watching the drinks being made and the all the food prep- it felt like dinner and a show! Was so impressed with the Team at Riviera. Everyone - from the GM, to the Sommelier, to our Server, and the Chefs were incredibly professional, considerate, kind and welcoming. The space itself is stunning - simple yet dramatic set within an old Bank. The photobooth in the back is a fun little bonus too! Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a memorable night out in Ottawa- with your loved ones, friends, colleagues- anyone! We will be back again soon !

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  7. Shauna

    Ottawa6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent!! The food was fantastic, the service was impeccable and the restaurant has a great ambiance.

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  8. lisa VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! Very attentive and knowledgeable service, food was amazing- highly recommend the hamachi and cod. Quality all around. Extensive and creative cocktail list. Would definitely come back!

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  9. Lorraine

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was next level. Will go again. A git noisy to visit, but that was part of the energy

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  10. Anastasiia

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is such a classy place in Ottawa! I absolutely love it!

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FAQs

Riviera is rated 4.8 stars by 3144 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, 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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