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Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Liverpool, Liverpool, Merseyside

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Liverpool

4.5 (421)
£26 to £40
Italian
1 Castle St, Liverpool, Merseyside L2 4SW

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Charming
Located on Castle Street in the heart of Liverpool, Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar boasts an open kitchen, cocktail bar, and large alfresco terrace so you can dine all’aperto “in the open air”. Our Liverpool restaurant features distinctive plush nautical-inspired interiors – the colour of tranquil Italian seas. The friendly team will transport you in style to experience a true taste of Italy, bringing style, sass and glamour to modern Italian dining.

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar invites you to experience authentic Italian dining in Liverpool. We believe that Italian dining is all about La Dolce Vita – the sweet life! That’s why we use only the finest ingredients to create all of our drinks & dishes. Add to the mix a touch of 1960’s high society glamour and we have the perfect recipe for an authentic, modern, Italian experience in the heart of Liverpool.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Kitchen Mon–Fri, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0151 236 4444
  • Website
    https://rivablu.co.uk/liverpool/
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    From intimate weddings to large corporate canapé events and everything in between, our restaurant can accommodate your reservation large or small. Our complimentary dedicated event coordinator will look after the finer details, we will make sure your event runs smoothly at no extra cost.
  • Location
    1 Castle St, Liverpool, Merseyside L2 4SW
  • Neighborhood
    Liverpool
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Club Lunch

    Mar 5, 2025 - Nov 15, 2025
    Indulge in the vibrant flavours of Italy with our Club Lunch at Riva Blu, Enjoy two courses for courses for £20 or three for £25.
    Club Lunch Photo

  • Wine Wednesday

    Mar 6, 2025 - Nov 12, 2025
    Join us every Wednesday at Club IR and enjoy 50 % off all bottles of wine Prosecco & Champagne. Whether you are toasting to a special occasion or simply indulging
    Wine Wednesday Photo

  • Kids Eat For £1 at Riva Blu

    Mar 6, 2025 - Nov 16, 2025
    Each Sunday , exclusively to Club IR members , children dine for £1 Gather your loved one and savour the flavours of Italy
    Kids Eat For £1 at Riva Blu Photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 421 people are saying

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Liverpool 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Liverpool/Merseyside

    Great for brunch

  • Liverpool/Merseyside

    Kid-friendly

  • Liverpool/Merseyside

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Liverpool/Merseyside

    Hot spot

  • Liverpool/Merseyside

    Neighborhood gem

  • Liverpool/Merseyside

    Romantic

  • Liverpool/Merseyside

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Liverpool/Merseyside

    Lively

  • Liverpool/Merseyside

    Most Booked

  • Liverpool

    Great for brunch

  • Liverpool

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Liverpool

    Hot spot

  • Liverpool

    Neighborhood gem

  • Liverpool

    Romantic

  • Liverpool

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Liverpool

    Lively

  • Liverpool

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar in Liverpool offers "fabulous food" and a "fantastic atmosphere," making it a "great dining experience." Guests praise the "excellent service" and "attentive staff," with standout mentions of the "amazing" dishes and vibrant location. Though busy at times, many diners "will definitely return."
421 Reviews

  1. Marc VIP

    Los Angeles19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superbe cadre, plats excellents et service sympathique.Le prix est à la hauteur mais c'est justifié.
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded 3 days ago
    Ciao! Merci beaucoup pour votre retour positif ! Votre satisfaction est notre plus belle récompense, et vos compliments nous vont droit au cœur. Au plaisir de vous accueillir de nouveau très bientôt chez Riva Blu !

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  2. Stuart

    Liverpool/Merseyside1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal a bit expensive but everything tasted great!!!
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded 3 days ago
    Ciao! Thank you so much for your nice review! We hope to see you again in Riva Blu. :)

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  3. Ian

    Liverpool/Merseyside2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My table was crammed in between two very large parties. I had the pleasure of their bums invading my table space on both side when they wanted to congregate. I will probably not book again for this reason. When dining, you should have adequate space around you.
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded on June 16, 2025
    Ciao! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear that your recent visit to Riva Blu was affected by the table placement. Your comments have been shared with the team. We do hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future. Thank you again for your feedback.

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  4. Dylan

    Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Had to wait 40 minutes to be served, food was average and didn’t read booking notes!
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded on June 2, 2025
    Ciao! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear about the long wait and that your experience didn’t meet expectations, especially regarding your booking notes not being read properly. Your comments have been shared with the team so we can improve and ensure this doesn’t happen again.

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  5. Jackie

    Liverpool/Merseyside1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and food a little noisy but to be expected on a Saturday night in Liverpool

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  6. Keith

    Liverpool/Merseyside1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely venue, great vibrant location and excellent Italian food.
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded on June 2, 2025
    Ciao! Thank you so much for your kind words, we really hope to see you again in Riva Blu!

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  7. Sue

    Hungary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The whole meal experience was excellent. There were four of us and all remarked on the quality of food and the excellent service.
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded on May 29, 2025
    Ciao! Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you and your group enjoyed both the food and the service. It means a lot to us to know that everyone had such a positive experience. We hope to welcome you all back again soon!

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  8. Jenna

    Nottingham/Nottinghamshire1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    waited 30 mins for the table and they just said as we arrived that they’re just getting the table ready indicating it would only be a few mins - we then waited over half an hour without saying anything to us or any compensation
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded on May 12, 2025
    Ciao! Thank you for sharing your recent experience with us. We're very sorry to hear about the delay you encountered. I hope you’ll consider giving us another opportunity to provide you with the experience and hospitality you expected and deserved.

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  9. Melanie S VIP

    Portland / Oregon28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had one of the best meals, at a restaurant when traveling, here. The duck (which I use as my “test” meal) was probably the best I’ve ever had (& I have it everywhere). The olive oil poached tuna was also delicious. We will definitely come back next time we visit Liverpool. Shout out to Victoria; an excellent server.
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded on May 12, 2025
    Ciao! Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We're very happy to hear that you had one of your best meals We’ll make sure to pass your kind words on to Victoria—she’ll be delighted to hear she made such a positive impression. We can’t wait to welcome you back on your next visit to Liverpool!

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  10. Jordan

    Liverpool/Merseyside1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    When we was sat down the table had no been cleaned before it had been set up salt and pepper granules left all over the table.
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded on May 5, 2025
    Ciao! Thank you for your feedback. We're very sorry to hear that your table was not properly cleaned before being set—this is certainly not the standard we hold ourselves to, and we apologise for the oversight. Your comments have been shared with the team to ensure greater attention to detail moving forward. We do hope you'll consider visiting us again.

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Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Liverpool is rated 4.5 stars by 421 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Liverpool

1 Castle St, Liverpool, Merseyside L2 4SW

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Liverpool
  • Hours of operation
    Kitchen Mon–Fri, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
  • Website
    https://rivablu.co.uk/liverpool/
  • Phone number
    0151 236 4444
  • Private party facilities
    From intimate weddings to large corporate canapé events and everything in between, our restaurant can accommodate your reservation large or small. Our complimentary dedicated event coordinator will look after the finer details, we will make sure your event runs smoothly at no extra cost.
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