RIVA

Featured reviews

• J

  Jo Conyers

  ·3 weeks ago

  “The food was absolutely delicious, all freshly cooked, so a little wait. Lovely staff, attentive but not over bearing. Would definitely recommend. Booking required 😃”

• F

  Frankie G

  ·1 month ago

  “Does it live up to the hype? I’m not so sure. Was great to visit a SW London institution - we visited on a Friday night during one of the summer heatwaves and it had a lovely atmosphere and welcoming staff. Food wise, overall we were a bit disappointed. The lamb was excellent but the pasta dishes were just average and nothing special. For the price it seems a bit mad, have had far far better authentic and high quality Italian menus in London. The budino was delicious though - one of my favourite desserts and can be difficult to find in London!”

  Read more
• N

  Nick Wells

  ·1 year ago

  “Genuinely, how have I never been here before? I’m stuck between a rock and a hard place… tell the truth and risk it never being able to get a table! There is nothing I could fault. Exceptional food, great wines, lovely ambiance and arguably the most epic service! Well done. Cant wait to come back!”

• S

  Stuart Cooke

  ·2 years ago

  “The food was good but I wasn't overly impressed considering the price. The calves liver was fine but the dish was basic and unremarkable.”

• M

  Maria F

  ·2 years ago

  “Tucked away in the heart of Barnes, Riva offers a dining experience to indulge oneself and guests. The welcoming venue matches the quality of the food. The Fritelle starter is a must-try, satisfyingly filling with an array of flavours. The Spaguetti alle Vongole and Cotoletta alla Milanese are all excellent choices, all at reasonable prices with generous portions.”

  Read more

• A

  Alla Tsyganova

  ·2 years ago

  “We had amazing dinner at Riva today. Food was delicious, perfect combinations and flavours. My squid main course was absolutely fantastic. Highly recommended and we will be back for sure!”

• T

  Tatiana Sanches

  ·2 years ago

  “Amazing delicious food, full quality ingredients and outstandingly prepared. Very friendly staff and charming cozy environment. Fully recommend. First time I have been there and I am looking forward to be back very soon!”

• A

  Adrian Mark Taylor

  ·3 years ago

  “The restaurant although quiet did not detract from the experience. Rather preferred it. Service by the ladies was excellent showing a good knowledge of the menu. Not rushed in anyway. My wife selected garlic bread starter commenting best she'd ever had. Followed by lasagne and wow what a serving dessert of fudge cake with chocolate ice-cream. I decided on the garlic mushrooms and a side of bread in basket. A Viva fillet in lemon and white wine sauce and chunky chips. Then Tiramisu A true wonder what should be hot was piping hot and what should be chilled was. Very good would visit again if in the area. Too far to travel. Loved it”

  Read more
• P

  P

  ·3 years ago

  “Having been denied a number of last minute reservations as they have always been fully booked, we finally decided to book in advance and we didn’t regret it at all. We were afraid it could be slightly pretentious, but it was far from it. It was homely, with lovely service, with delicious and generous portions of beautiful Italian staples and the quality of it really reflected good value. We booked table again while paying the bill. Thank you and see you soon.”

  Read more
• R

  Richard Ellison

  ·6 years ago

  “The food was amazing. The setting is intimate and feels like a theatre set! My only gripe is the wine list. Nothing interesting, nothing aged and quite honestly very boring. If they put as much attention into the wine list as they do with their ingredients it would have everything. This is a place people with money go ... You would have thought that there is a place for a great wine list.”

  Read more