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Riviera, Ottawa, ON

Riviera

4.7
4.7
3018 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Canadian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 63 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for fine wines
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
  • Website
    http://dineriviera.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jordan Holley
  • Private party facilities
    For inquiries please contact events@dineriviera.com.
  • Location
    62 Sparks St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5A8
  • 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

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 3,018 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Ottawa

    Hot spot

  • Ottawa

    Contemporary Canadian

  • Ottawa

    Most Booked

  • Ottawa

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Ottawa

    Hot spot

  • Ottawa

    Great for fine wines

  • Ottawa

    Contemporary Canadian

  • Ottawa

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Riviera in Ottawa is celebrated for its "phenomenal service" and "outstanding meal." The restaurant's ambiance, set in a former bank, adds a unique charm. Guests rave about the "best Negroni menu" and exquisite dishes like the mushroom toast and seafood offerings. It's a top choice for special occasions.

3,018 Reviews

  1. Michelle

    Ottawa

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an exceptional time. Everything was wonderful. Made my birthday experience great.

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  2. Darren

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tremendous experience as always. We have been here several times and it never disappoints. Also to note the extra efforts they undertake to accommodate a gluten-free diet.

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  3. Mark

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great overall experience. Also, Howard was an excellent server!

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  4. Shawn

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wonderful !!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  5. Isabelle

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you, Riviera, for an extraordinary evening to celebrate our anniversary! The customized drinks were awesome, our server was outstanding and the food was incredibly delicious!!

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  6. Jordan

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've been here a few times before and it's always good, but last night was even better. Pretty much a flawless meal with incredible service. Loved every minute of it.

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  7. Hendrick

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drink were good and yummy. Staffs are nice!

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  8. Lucy

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great vibe and well executed dishes. We had a lovely evening at the bar watching the team expertly whip up some tasty dishes.

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  9. AndrewSzy

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great resto, good food, very friendly service. Portions are good, medium pricey but worth a visit...

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  10. Patrick

    Ottawa

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I sat at the bar and were served by Stephen Flood who was great and told us a bit about his cocktails. Food was delicious, I love the space and the view from the bar is fun. We had tuna crudo, octopus, steak with fries, a few negronis, a corpse reviver, pisco sour — all top-notch. I would have tried all their cocktails if my body could have taken it. Impressive bar.

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FAQs

Riviera is rated 4.7 stars by 3018 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 p.m.
Booked 63 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
  • Website
    http://dineriviera.com/
  • Phone number
    (613) 233-6262
  • Private party facilities
    For inquiries please contact events@dineriviera.com.
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