Riviera Ottawa

A rich and savory appetizer featuring perfectly cooked mushrooms atop toast, often described as a standout dish that could even serve as a main.

"The scallops were melt in your mouth buttery- the mushroom toast was rich and stands as a full meal or a good option to pair with other beautiful options."

Heidi Pfeifer

A highly recommended pasta dish featuring succulent lobster, praised for its amazing flavor and quality ingredients.

"I had the Lobster spaghetti and it was amazing!"

Isabelle Morin

Perfectly cooked scallops, often described as melt-in-your-mouth buttery, making for an excellent appetizer.

"The scallops as an appetizer were fantastic — perfectly cooked and full of flavor."

Sam Mohr

A well-executed appetizer, noted for its delicious flavor and careful preparation.

"For appetizers the beef tartare and burrata were superb."

Emelina Montoya

A delightful dessert with a perfectly crisp exterior and chewy center, offering a balanced combination of sweet and sour flavors.

"The dessert would have me coming back again and again; pavlova with sour cherries and chocolate. Perfectly crisp with the ideal chewy textured center and the combo of sour and sweet was exactly what we needed at the end of the meal."

Nicole LeDrew

Riviera is known for its impressive selection of Negronis, often cited as some of the best in Ottawa.

"My lovely partner took me to the Riviera for my birthday! What a cool spot! The service was stellar. The staff take excellent care of everyone and ensure you've got all you need. We had the mushrooms on toast as an app and honestly, it was divine. I could have had this as my main. I had the salmon which was perfectly cooked. While I liked the pureed carrots there was quite a lot and it was served with charred radicchio. While I enjoy radicchio in a salad the bitterness was overwhelming even when eaten with the sweet carrots and detracted from the overall meal. The cocktails were wonderful, highly recommend the Pear Pressure and their Negroni selection is impressive. The dessert would have me coming back again and again; pavlova with sour cherries and chocolate. Perfectly crisp with the ideal chewy textured center and the combo of sour and sweet was exactly what we needed at the end of the meal."

Nicole LeDrew

A highly recommended cocktail, praised for its wonderful balance and unique flavor profile.

"Only had drinks at the bar but they were great. Tried the pear pressure, London calling, heat is on and welcome to the jungle and they were all great cocktails. Service was good, I’d come back for sure! Beautiful place ◡̈"

Georgia Rodgers