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Riviera, Ottawa, ON

Riviera

4.8 (3219)
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Canadian
62 Sparks St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5A8

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • 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

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What 3,219 people are saying

Riviera reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Best Ambiance

  • Ottawa

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Ottawa

    Contemporary Canadian

  • Ottawa

    Most Booked

  • Ottawa

    Best Ambiance

  • Ottawa

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Ottawa

    Contemporary Canadian

  • Ottawa

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Riviera in Ottawa offers a "truly exceptional" dining experience with "spectacular" food and "impeccable" service. Guests praise the "elegant, moody" ambiance and the "cool" atmosphere, enhanced by a stunning venue in a historic building. The "extensive and creative" cocktail menu and "beautifully crafted" dishes make it a "true gem."
3,219 Reviews

  1. Sabina

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful dining experience in a stunning building.

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  2. Kiet

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to the Riviera on my girlfriend's birthday. We were served with excellent food & service. We loved the Chowder and Duck Breast, and thank you for the little birthday candle that was brought with our dessert

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  3. Sabrina

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was exceptional except the loud music. And the music genre doesn’t fit the atmosphere. Jazz or easy listening would be much better than loud rock ‘n’ roll for this experience. 

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  4. Dorothy

    Toronto / Ontario13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the service was excellent. Our favorite app is the mushroom toast that we shared. Three of us had the lacquered Halibut. Delicious! One had the pappardel ragu. It did not meet his expectations unfortunately. We shared the strawberry shortcake. Love the building . The only thing was the music was a tad too loud. We will certainly go back

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  5. kenzie

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at Riv was outstanding. The quality of care from our bartender and all of the food and drinks were spectacular! We will definitely be dining here again.

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  6. Stephen VIP

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fine restaurant. The food and service both are always predictably excellent.

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  7. Jeanette VIP

    Greater Boston74 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fabulous from start to finish. Great restaurant, delicious food and lovely atmosphere.

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  8. Sasa

    Montreal / Quebec1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fine dining in Ottawa? I didn’t think it was possible—until now! The food and overall experience are truly exceptional. You won’t regret it. They also offer a charming patio with a European flair. Be sure to book a few days in advance to reserve a table, or opt for a seat at the chef’s counter or bar to enjoy the show as the team works their magic.

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  9. Dan VIP

    Vancouver / British Columbia33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very nice restaurant. The ambience, service and food was good

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  10. Matt

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and atmosphere. Highly, highly recommend.

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FAQs

Riviera is rated 4.8 stars by 3219 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 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
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • 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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