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Riviera, Ottawa, ON

Riviera

4.8
4.8
3149 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Canadian

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
11:00 p.m.
Booked 51 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!

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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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jordan Holley
  • Private party facilities
    For inquiries please contact events@dineriviera.com.
  • Neighbourhood
    Ottawa
  • 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 3,149 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Best Ambience

  • Ottawa

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Ottawa

    Hot spot

  • Ottawa

    Good for special occasions

  • Ottawa

    Lively

  • Ottawa

    Contemporary Canadian

  • Ottawa

    Most Booked

  • Ottawa

    Best Ambience

  • 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 is a culinary jewel in Ottawa, offering "excellent service and ambience" and a stunning space set within an old bank. Known for its "phenomenal cocktails" and "amazing food," it promises a memorable dining experience. The "seafood tower" is a city favorite, and the staff's attentiveness enhances every visit.
3,149 Reviews
  1. Marie-Eve VIP

    Ottawa46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Riviera Ottawa has always been one of our favorite spots in town, and this time, we opted for the chef’s counter. Watching the chefs work with such precision, collaboration and composure is always impressive. The kitchen runs like a well-oiled machine, yet the chefs still found moments to chat and share a few laughs with us. • And, of course, the food? Absolutely stunning, as always. Beautifully presented, fresh, and downright delicious. Another incredible evening at Riviera. Special thanks to both the front and back of the house. Until next time!

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  2. Michael

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing time sitting at the bar this past Saturday night. The food, music, and service were all amazing. We highly recommend this restaurant.

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  3. Rob

    Ottawa8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A fantastic restaurant. Great food and knowledgeable staff and sommelier. We enjoyed the seafood tower, gnocchi and black cod. All courses had a perfect wine pairing. We had a great experience. Thank you.

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  4. Genevieve

    Montreal4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service incroyable et expérience culinaire au-delà de nos attentes.

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  5. michael VIP

    Vancouver42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent cuisine and great service. I highly recommend

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  6. Lisanne

    Ottawa2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and ambience, but the food is a bit pricey for what it is...

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  7. JF

    Toronto13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice evening with friends - surprisingly busy for a Monday night, thankfully we had reserved and were given a nice table. Polite and efficient greeting, my wife checked her coat in; large selection of cocktails, including negronis. And extensive selection of wines, mostly by the bottle though there are a few by the glass. Menu options were good - covering seafood and the usual steak and duck, along with a few pastas. Prices are on the higher end considering portion size but presentation and taste are very good - so worth it. Desserts options are more limited - 3 to chose from when we went. Very nice ambiance and the service was very good so would return.

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  8. Daria VIP

    Ottawa44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

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

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  9. Robert

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

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

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  10. Amanda VIP

    Ottawa4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    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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Riviera is rated 4.8 stars by 3149 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Riviera

62 Sparks St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5A8

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Spark Street bewteen Elgin and Metcalfe
  • Neighbourhood
    Ottawa
  • 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
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