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   Lynn

   Ottawa

   5 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall3food4service2ambience5

   Rivera is a beautiful space and one of my favourite restaurants. It's quite difficult to get into I consider it a treat to go. This is why I chose it for my bday dinner. The restaurant thoughtfully gave us the private room in the 'manager's office' area. The music was fun and the atmosphere was great. The food was also very good. The only issue was the service. When I have been previously, the service was outstanding, with the server giving guidance on best cocktail choice customized to our tastes etc...really specialized attention. This time, the servers were obviously tired, bored with us and even a bit snappy. I understand restaurants are understaffed, but I expected more from Rivera . When you charge $50 for a plate of pasta, the service needs to be spectacular.

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   RichardG

   Montreal

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Très belle carte de vin, le menu est intéressant et le servise est excellent.

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   AdamT

   Ottawa

   6 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   It’s always fantastic at Riviera. :)

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   JoshB

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience3

   Limited food menu but every item excellently prepared and presented. Very tasty. Remarkable cocktail and wine list. Kind of noisy inside

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   davidi

   Las Vegas

   94 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   94 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   A must do when in Ottawa. Fantastic ambience, food and service

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   Bill

   Toronto

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We ate on the patio in spite of the weather reports. We were very fortunate--although the inside of the restaurant is beautiful it is far too loud for our ears. The food and service was outstanding. The final bill was a bit of a shocker. We weren't keeping track and were having a great time so that was most important.

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   KevBeau

   Ottawa

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Top-notch service, the food is always awesome! Every dish has a twist or unique ingredient. Love this restaurant.

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   AnnieD

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 19, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had steak frites, halibut, oysters, tuna crudo, iceberg wedges with nordic shrimps, and other starters, and everything was tasty, well presented and worth every penny!

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   DavidL

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 18, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Super restaurant, tout etait a la hauteur des attentes. La nourriture etait excellente et le service aussi.

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    Chrisc

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    I would only recommend Riviera for a quick cocktail and an app. Probably best to sit at the bar. The building is gorgeous though and worth seeing too.

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    JodyM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Great spot/location. Great location. Great service. Great food. Too loud.

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    JodiS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing flavours and details made this meal unforgettable. Thank you!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always the best time at Riviera! Everything is outstanding from the service, food, ambiance ! My absolute favourite restaurant!! ❤️

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    MimiB

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 15, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Very lively restaurant- the one drawback was the noise level. The music , or perhaps style offered, was much too loud . It seemed incongruous with the architecture and overall feel. At one point we could not hear our own conversation which defeated the experience of our wanting to get together

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    LDal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food, great music, great spot overall. Food is on the pricy end but definitely worth it.

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    FrancoisB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Awesome!! My wife and had a great experience. The food was really good with great service

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    JonathanC

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing experience! The counter seating is the best, got to watch all these excellent chefs produce such gorgeous and delicious meals! Our server Jason was incredible and was on point with every single recommendation. Absolutely loved loved everything we had. The steak tartare and mushroom toast were to die for. The gnudi was melt in your mouth perfect. The duck was the best duck we have ever had. One of the chefs overheard us debating over the duck and rabbit so very kindly offered us a few pieces of the rabbit to try. It was so so good too. And the dessert which was a pavlova was just the perfect end to this exceptional meal. Loved everything about Riviera.

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    Janeeh

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We went for a celebratory dinner for my niece’s graduation and it was delightful evening. The waiter was knowledgeable of menu & cocktails and wine list and made excellent pairing recommendations. One diner was gluten-free and easily accommodated. The seafood tower was very fresh (I can attest as a Maritimer), and the mains (fish, duck and rabbit) were very well prepared and delicious. We will be back!

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    Jenvee

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always an amazing meal at Riveria. Great service. Beautiful room. Go back every time I am in Ottawa.

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    PaulB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food and ambience. The staff are super helpful and friendly. The cocktails are out of this world and Stephen is just incredible to watch making them. Would highly recommend to anyone. The mushrooms on toast are incredible.

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    PeteK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Good vibe Cordial staff Great drinks and food Not an everyday place but one to visit for sure

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    SebastienC

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Nice ambiance and decor in downtown ottawa. Bar hasard à large selection of spirits and cocktail. Simple menu but delicious.

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    DVdh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a great evening! Great selection of cocktails and food. What a great spot in Ottawa.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Superbe souper un vendredi soir!

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    DanielleG

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Beautiful place and bustling, kind of Gatsby-ish. I didn't enjoy our table location because of the plexi-barriers and next to the wall, drinks were amazing/best part, I recommend purple rain, server was super and apps were excellent, didn't love my main, for the price wished for more than fries?? steak was slightly over salted but well cooked. Felt maybe a hair rushed another 15-20 mins maybe? I would definitely return for drinks and apps. Glad we had the chance to try it.

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    Mitch

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best spot in Ottawa bar none, well worth it. Sitting at the bar was a great experience.

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    felicita

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Amazing cocktail menu, service, and atmosphere. Noisy, but it's not terrible and part of the fun. I was actually really disappointed by my dish. It was bland and not well cooked but I've had other great experiences there with food so was either the dish I chose or the night....

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Tout était parfait 👌🏼 Brandon, le cuisinier et ancien collègue , était extraordinaire ! J’adore cet endroit, chic et une clientèle raffinée. Service et nourriture impeccable. WoW 🤩

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29. AL

    AshleyL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Friendly knowledgeable staff, incredible list of wine and cocktails, and the food is phenomenal. I highly recommend this place!

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30. PW

    PeterW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great atmosphere. Unlike an Ottawa restaurant. Felt like a popular New York or London eatery. Worth every penny.

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    Danaka

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious meal! Beautiful space and stellar service.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience5

    Very nice restaurant. The food was good and cocktail list was extensive but the beer list left much to be desired. The ambience is very nice. The biggest drawback is that it’s very expensive for what you get. We paid $50 each for the steak frites but it wasn’t exquisite. It’s a New York Strip steak that’s salted, served with rosemary truffle fries. It’s good but you can get an equally good meal for much less.

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    visitagain

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Sat at the counter in front of raw bar. Amazing to watch and interact with the chefs. Fabulous dinner would highly recommend.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Simply the best.

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35. SM

    SuzanneM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Délicieux et de très belles portions. Très bel accueil et service impeccable

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2022

    overall2food1service5ambience5

    Come for the service and ambience, but not the food, which is very sub-par and over priced. All mains are $50. At that price they set the expectations, but are unable to fulfill them.

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    sharonf

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Consistently great food, service and ambiance - what more can one ask for! One of a kind in Ottawa!

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38. DF

    DeborahF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a gastronomical treat. Compliments to the chef.

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Impeccable service, impeccable food, impeccable cocktails.

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    Joseph

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    Great atmosphere in a beautiful and historic building. Friendly, fast and knowledgeable service. Great food reasonably priced. Great cocktail selections!

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