La Riv - Temple

Name: La Riv - Temple
Address: 7410 West Adams Ave Suite 160, Temple, TX, United States, 76502
Telephone: (254) 231-3661
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (334)

$30 and under

Steak

7410 West Adams Ave, Suite 160, Temple, TX 76502

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2 people

Apr 30, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Neighborhood gem

We offer a seasonal menu to ensure you receive only the freshest ingredients year round.

Our pizza oven was imported from Italy and is a true “wood only” burning pizza oven using oak to provide you an authentic Italian pizza experience.

All pasta is freshly handmade daily for a truly amazing taste and texture profile.

Do not forget to explore the high end; climate controlled wine cellar to find the perfect wine. The onsite wine director and owner, Vira will be more than happy to help you pick the perfect vino to enhance your elegant meal.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Steak, Seafood, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(254) 231-3661
Website
http://www.larivkitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Vira Chudasma
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, La Riv Italian Cuisine can accommodate all of your special event needs.

Location
7410 West Adams Ave, Suite 160, Temple, TX 76502
Neighborhood
Temple
Cross street
West Adams Avenue
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Charcuterie & Cheese Board$18.00
Assortment of Cheeses / Candied Bacon / Cured Meats / Figs / Spiced Honey / Wholegrain Mustard / Crostini
Fresh P.E.I. Mussels$9.00
White Wine Garlic Sauce / Grilled Crostini
Tuna Tartare$16.00
Olive Oil / Sesame Ginger Sauce / Calabrese Peppers / Avocado / Potato Chips
Beef Bruschetta$16.00
Beef Tenderloin / Cremini Mushroom / Natural Jus / Garlic Herb Bread. Limited availability
Grilled Gulf Shrimp$10.00
Garlic Chili Glaze / Fresh Spring Greens
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$9.00
Bacon Tomato Jam / Parmesan Cheese
Smoked Sausage and Potatoes$9.00
Local-Smoked Pork Sausage / Crispy Potatoes / Bacon Tomato Jam / Roasted Garlic Aioli

Salads and Bowls

Caesar Salad$9.00
Lettuce / House made Caesar Dressing / Parmesan / Croutons
Seasonal Veg Bowl$14.00
Roasted Mushroom / Seasonal Veg / Sweet Potatoes / Carrots / Cauliflower / Ancient Grain / Mix Greens / Pesto
Braised Short Ribs Bowl$16.00
Braised Akaushi Beef Short Ribs, Creamy Polenta, Arugula Salad
Wood-Fired Tomatoes And Mozzarella Salad$10.00
Aged Balsamic Reduction / Mixed Greens
Wedge Salad$10.00
Grilled Romaine / Candied Bacon / Cherry Tomatoes / Blue Cheese Dressing
Italian Countryside Salad$10.00
Mixed Greens / Figs / Goat Cheese / Prosciutto di Parma / Balsalmic Vinagrette

Chef's Selections

Veal Osso Buco$36.00
Braised Veal Shank / Creamy Polenta / Citrus Gremolata
Wood-Fired Roasted Half Chicken$24.00
Sautéed Spinach / Roasted Potatoes
Bolognese Rigatoni$18.00
Housemade Beef Bolognese Sauce, Rigatoni Pasta, Parmigiano
Shrimp Scampi Pasta$18.00
Sautéed Gulf Shrimp / Lemon Scampi Sauce / Angel Hair Pasta
Braised Akaushi Beef Short Ribs Past$18.00
Natural Jus / Fresh Pappardelle Pasta / Herb Ricotta

Wood-Fired Pizzas

Classic Pepperoni$14.00
Pepperoni / Marinara / Fresh Mozzarella / Dried Oregano
Meatball$14.00
House-Made Meatballs / Marinara / Mozzarella / Parmesan
Chicken Fondue$14.00
Pulled Chicken / Caramelized Onions / Cheese Fondue Sauce / Pesto Drizzle
Prosciutto & Fig$16.00
Prosciutto / Fig / Goat Cheese / Arugula
Vegetarian$14.00
Mushroom / Caramelized Onions / Olives / Calabrian Peppers / Mozzarella / Marinara Sauce
Nutella Dessert Pizza$14.00
Hazelnut Nutella / Marshmallow / Fresh Strawberries

Premium Entres

Quality Steaks

Prime Filet Mignon
- 6oz$32.00
- 8oz$40.00
Black Angus NY Strip
- 13oz$36.00
Black Angus Ribeye
- 13oz$40.00
Black Angus Tomahawk Ribeye
- 28oz$68.00
Black Angus Porterhouse
- 24oz$58.00

Fresh Seafood

Salmon$22.00
Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables / Garlic White Wine Sauce
Mediterranean Branzino$28.00
Fresh Herb Pesto / Sautéed Spinach / Cherry Tomatoes
Seafood Ciopinno$36.00
Classic Tomato Base Seafood Stew with Assorted Fish / Muscles And Shrimp / Fresh Basil / Grilled Ciabatta
Market Fish
Please ask your server for Fresh Fish options

Entrée Sides

Truffle Mac-N-Cheese$12.00
Wood-Fired Roasted Cauliflower$7.00
Spiced Onions / Parmesan Cheese
Garlic Mashed Potatoes$6.00
Seasonal Sautéed Vegetables$6.00
Sautéed Spinach$6.00
Grilled Asparagus$6.00
Sweet Potatoes$8.00
Wood-Fired Roasted Sweet Potatoes / Cilantro Pesto

Craft Cocktails

Tito's Texas Mule
Tito's Handmade Vodka / Lime / Fever Tree Ginger Beer
West Temple Cooler
Ketel One Botanical Cucumber & Mint Vodka / St Germain / Lemon / Soda
Sicilian 75
Effen Rosé Vodka / Lemon / Sparkling Rosé
Vira's Martini
Belvedere Vodka / Dry Vermouth / 1888 Dirtiest Martini Mix
Negroni
Tanqueray Gin / Campari / Sweet Vermouth
Italian Gimlet
Aviation Gin / Italicus Rosolio Liqueur / Lime
Jalapeno Margarita
Espolon Blanco Tequila / Jalapeño Agave Nectar / Lime / Salt
Borderline Old Fashioned
El Tesoro Reposado Tequila / Agave Nectar / Mole Bitters / Citrus Peels
Beyond Lake Belton
Dulce Vida Tequila / El Silencio Mezcal / Aperol / Pineapple / Lime / Hella Smoked Chili Bitters
Mojito
Bacardi Lime Rum / Lime / Sugar / Mint
Banana Daiquiri
Bacardi Banana Rum / Lime / Sugar
Continental Sour
Jim Beam Bourbon / Lemon / Sugar / Red Wine Floater
Vieux Carré
Knob Creek Rye Whiskey / Hennessey Cognac / Benedictine / Sweet Vermouth / Bitters
Bell County Nightcap
Maker's Mark Bourbon / Averna Amaro / Copa de Oro Coffee Liqueur / Sweet Vermouth / Orange Bitters

Craft Beer

Revolver Blood & Honey American Pale Wheat$6.00
Firestone Walker 805 Blonde Ale$6.00
Blue Moon Witbier$6.00
Thirsty Planet Buckethead IPA$6.00

Wine Selections

Sparkling

Prosecco / Canella / Veneto / Italy
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$34.00
Moscato d'Asti / Sarraco / Piedmont / Italy
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$32.00
Champagne / Moet Impirial Brut / Champagne / France
- Bottle (187ml)$15.00
N.V. Cremant de Limoux / Gerard Bertrand / France
- Bottle$42.00
N.V. Champagne Brut / G. H. Mumm / Champagne / France
- Bottle$65.00
N.V. Brut Rose / Billecart-Salmon / Champagne / France
- Bottle$125.00

White

Pinot Grigio / Lagaria / Italy
- Glass$8.00
- Bottle$32.00
Sauvignon Blanc / Seven Terraces / New Zealand
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$34.00
Sancerre / Pascal Jolivet / Loire / Valley / France
- Bottle$45.00
Chardonnay / Lyric by Etude / Santa Barbara / California
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$34.00
Chardonnay / Stags Leap / Napa Valley / California
- Bottle$42.00
Chardonnay / Macon – Lugny / Cave du Lugny / France
- Bottle$38.00

Red

Chianti / Toscolo / Toscana / Italy
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$28.00
Malbec / Falernia / Mendoza / Argentina
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$32.00
Pinot Noir / Lyric by Etude / California
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$42.00
Pinot Noir / Belle Glos Clark &telephone / Santa Barbara / California
- Glass$20.00
- Bottle$65.00
Pinot Noir / En Route / Russian River Valley / California
- Bottle$65.00
Cabernet Sauvignon / Liberty School / Paso Robles / California
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$38.00
Cabernet Sauvignon / Austin Hope / Paso Robles / California
- Glass$18.00
- Bottle$52.00
Cabernet Sauvignon / Turnbull / Napa Valley / California
- Bottle$62.00
Cabernet Sauvignon / Burgess "Hillside Vineyard" / Napa Valley / California
- Glass$20.00
- Bottle$58.00
Red Blend / The Prisoner Wine Co. / California
- Bottle$72.00
Red Blend / 8 Years in the Desert by Orin Swift / California
- Bottle$72.00
Dolcetto Dolgliani / Poderi Enaudi DOCG / Piedmont / Italy
- Bottle$35.00
Nebbiolo / Michele Chiarlo Lange / Piedmont / Italy
- Glass$18.00
- Bottle$48.00
Nero d'Avola / Tasca / Sicily / Italy
- Bottle$38.00
Barolo / Luigi Enaudi " Ludo" / Piedmont / Italy
- Bottle$82.00

What 334 people are saying

La Riv - Temple 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
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.3Value

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Good for groups
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Healthy
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Hot spot
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Neighborhood gem
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Great for fine wines
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Great for outdoor dining
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Romantic
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Good for special occasions
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Riv in Temple offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing service" and "delicious food." The freshly remodeled space is warm and inviting, and the menu features unique selections and exquisite dishes like mushroom ravioli. While some mention higher prices, the overall atmosphere and quality make it a "must-visit spot."

334 Reviews

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Bill
Central Texas1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great. Food was delicious. Menu selections were unique. Would definitely recommend.
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Avis VIP
Houston17 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I was hoping for more because of all the positive reviews I read before going. It’s a nice place, but the food wasn’t great, just okay. A charcuterie board with two pieces of prosciutto, some cheese, figs and olives for $24. Pizza was passable. Just not up to my standards.
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Bill VIP
Las Vegas13 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The mushroom ravioli was excellent. There were FOUR raviolis. The wedge salad was romaine lettuce with the base still on it that had been grilled and six cherry tomatoes with blue cheese dressing. No onions or any other vegetables. The tiramisu was excellent. My wife and I split the dishes and our bill was $72 dollars. No drinks other than water. While the food is good, the price means that we will not be coming back regularly. The value simply is not there. It is too expensive.
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Ryan VIP
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love LaRiv and everything about it! The service, food and ambiance is incredible!
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Ana
San Antonio3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They remodeled and I love it! Also, new items on the menu and everything was delicious. Our experience with the staff was amazing.
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Rick
Kansas City1 review
4.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Glad to see that La Riv is open again after the tornado. Just be aware their prices have jumped about 25% As always the food, service and atmosphere were top notch
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Rosana
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took my daughter to La Riv to celebrate her 19th birthday. Food was exquisite, like always.
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Matt VIP
Austin6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was exceptional. It was a great birthday dinner for my father in law.
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Emma
Central Texas1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A Must-Visit Spot in Temple! La Riv is back and better than ever! After reopening post-tornado, they’ve not only restored their space but have brought back the exceptional dining experience that makes this place a true gem in Temple. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the service is top-notch, and the food—absolutely incredible. From beautifully crafted dishes to an impressive wine selection, every detail is thoughtfully executed. It’s inspiring to see a local favorite come back so strong, and it’s clear that La Riv’s commitment to quality and hospitality hasn’t skipped a beat. If you haven’t been back yet, now is the perfect time to experience everything they have to offer. Highly recommend!
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John
Dallas15 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bravo! Our first visit back since the re-opening. We have missed our favorite restaurant. We were not disappointed. In fact, we were impressed. La Riv is better than ever. The entire experience (on our anniversary) was exceptional - the food, the atmosphere, and the service. We felt so welcomed by everyone. La Riv truly is a fulfilling restaurant experience.
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FAQs

La Riv - Temple offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (254) 231-3661.

La Riv - Temple is rated 4.8 stars by 334 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 30, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

7410 West Adams Ave, Suite 160, Temple, TX 76502

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
West Adams Avenue
Neighborhood
Temple
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Steak, Seafood, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Vira Chudasma
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.larivkitchen.com/
Phone number
(254) 231-3661
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, La Riv Italian Cuisine can accommodate all of your special event needs.

La Riv - Temple

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Bar Snacks

Wood-Fired Meatballs$6.00

House-Made Spiced Kennebec Potato Chips$4.00

Smoked Salmon Dip$5.00

Garlic Herb Ciabatta Bread / Dipping Sauce$4.00

Shareable Appetizers

Charcuterie & Cheese Board$18.00

Fresh P.E.I. Mussels$9.00

Tuna Tartare$16.00

Beef Bruschetta$16.00

Grilled Gulf Shrimp$10.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$9.00

Smoked Sausage and Potatoes$9.00

Salads and Bowls

Caesar Salad$9.00

Seasonal Veg Bowl$14.00

Braised Short Ribs Bowl$16.00

Wood-Fired Tomatoes And Mozzarella Salad$10.00

Wedge Salad$10.00

Italian Countryside Salad$10.00

Chef's Selections

Veal Osso Buco$36.00

Wood-Fired Roasted Half Chicken$24.00

Bolognese Rigatoni$18.00

Shrimp Scampi Pasta$18.00

Braised Akaushi Beef Short Ribs Past$18.00

Wood-Fired Pizzas

Classic Pepperoni$14.00

Meatball$14.00

Chicken Fondue$14.00

Prosciutto & Fig$16.00

Vegetarian$14.00

Nutella Dessert Pizza$14.00

Premium Entres

Quality Steaks

Prime Filet Mignon

Black Angus NY Strip

Black Angus Ribeye

Black Angus Tomahawk Ribeye

Black Angus Porterhouse

Fresh Seafood

Salmon$22.00

Mediterranean Branzino$28.00

Seafood Ciopinno$36.00

Market Fish

Entrée Sides

Truffle Mac-N-Cheese$12.00

Wood-Fired Roasted Cauliflower$7.00

Garlic Mashed Potatoes$6.00

Seasonal Sautéed Vegetables$6.00

Sautéed Spinach$6.00

Grilled Asparagus$6.00

Sweet Potatoes$8.00

Craft Cocktails

Tito's Texas Mule

West Temple Cooler

Sicilian 75

Vira's Martini

Negroni

Italian Gimlet

Jalapeno Margarita

Borderline Old Fashioned

Beyond Lake Belton

Mojito

Banana Daiquiri

Continental Sour

Vieux Carré

Bell County Nightcap

Craft Beer

Revolver Blood & Honey American Pale Wheat$6.00

Firestone Walker 805 Blonde Ale$6.00

Blue Moon Witbier$6.00

Thirsty Planet Buckethead IPA$6.00

Wine Selections

Sparkling