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Riviera, Ottawa, ON

Riviera

4.8
4.8
3123 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Canadian

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 54 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!

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.
  • 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 3,123 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Ottawa

    Hot spot

  • Ottawa

    Lively

  • Ottawa

    Contemporary Canadian

  • Ottawa

    Most Booked

  • Ottawa

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Ottawa

    Hot spot

  • Ottawa

    Great for fine wines

  • Ottawa

    Lively

  • Ottawa

    Contemporary Canadian

  • Ottawa

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Riviera offers a "classy and refined" dining experience with "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "superb seafood tower," "amazing cocktails," and "excellent food." The ambience is "fun but humble," perfect for special occasions. Despite occasional critiques on temperature and noise, the "attention to detail" and "inviting atmosphere" prevail.

3,123 Reviews
  1. Daniel

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience dining at Riviera. The service and atmosphere were exactly as we expected from such a well known establishment. The space is very unique and well laid out for an which ads to the overall enjoyment. Unfortunately my girlfriend was not able to enjoy the full offering of the menu due to pregnancy, but we will be sure to return when those dietary restrictions are no longer a factor. The dishes we did order were of the highest quality and properly sized portions.

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  2. Yevhen

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very unique experience at a historic location. Beautiful aesthetic and great 1920s vibes complimented by delicious food.

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  3. Tyler

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was exceptional, staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. The experience, as well as the food, was worth every dollar spent. Highly recommend going to anyone looking for a foodie experience.

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  4. Perry

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience, superb food and excellent service . The vibe is fun but humble. The food is high end but approachable. My only comment is my lobster spaghetti could have been hotter.

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  5. Debra

    VIP

    Ottawa

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dinner at the bar of the Riviera. It was our first time there. We will definitely be back! And we would sit at the bar again!!

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  6. Logan

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great space, wonderful service and great food; perfect for a special night out

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  7. Angie

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service, snagged a last minute reservation, enjoyed everything thoroughly. Loved seeing all the Newfoundland seafood products on the menu.

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  8. JEFF

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whitefish caviar with creme fraiche and dill was SUPERB Ditto the hamachi crudo with crispy chilis. Great wine, server, atmosphere, hostesses. Everything. No complaints only kudos

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  9. Dan

    VIP

    Ottawa

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Riviera’s double seafood tower is the best in the city!!! Phenomenal service and ambience.

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  10. Sylvie

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another excellent meal at Riviera. Food and service always top of line. Noticed the sea food tower not as generous as in the past. Otherwise, cannot recommended more this excellent restaurant.

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FAQs

Riviera is rated 4.8 stars by 3123 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 54 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
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (613) 233-6262
  • Private party facilities
    For inquiries please contact events@dineriviera.com.
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