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Interior - Riviera, Ottawa, ON

Riviera

4.7 (3577)
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Canadian
62 Sparks St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5A8

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Riviera

4.7
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Canadian
Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 39 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jordan Holley
  • Private party facilities
    For full restaurant buyout events only. For standard bookings please book via Open Table.
  • Private party contact
    our Event Coordinator: (613) 233-6262
  • 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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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Riviera.

4.7

4.7
(3577)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Ottawa

    Contemporary Canadian

  • Ottawa

    Most Booked

  • Ottawa

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Ottawa

    Contemporary Canadian

  • Ottawa

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Riviera in Ottawa is celebrated for its "amazing food," "exceptional service," and "fantastic ambiance." Known for its delicious seafood and creative cocktails, the restaurant offers a memorable dining experience with thoughtful touches, such as anniversary surprises. Patrons consistently praise its "professional staff" and "warm hospitality," making it a must-visit.
3,577 Reviews
  1. Jonathan

    Ottawa1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful and elevated ambiance. I would not recommend the food and it was at the top end of pricing. The food didn't arrive hot and the flavour profile was not appealing. I did not finish my main. The passionfruit pavlova was delicious though. Bottom line, you are paying for the atmosphere and presentation. Style over substance.

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  2. Amare Gold

    Unspecified4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service as always, Gil was an exceptional server!

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  3. Louise

    Ottawa4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining at Riviera was a fabulous experience. Lovely and kind servers who provided great recommendations, were very attentive and good humoured. The gentleman who welcomed us, made accommodations for our table request and wished us well when we left was courteous and generous. The food was exceptional and we will definitely return. Thanks to everyone

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  4. Owen Gold

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, food, and location - prices are getting a bit carried away though

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  5. Amare Gold

    Unspecified4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Experience and food 10/10 as always, our server Megan was excellent as well!

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  6. Shannon Gold

    Vancouver16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible service from the hosts to server & support staff. Really delicious meal and great vibes overall. 10/10 thank you!

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  7. Rémi

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Belle expérience, très bon souper. Et super ambiance.

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  8. Anna Gold

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience as always. We went to celebrate my birthday and the staff went above and beyond to make sure I had a good evening. Always enjoy our time here.

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  9. Linda Gold

    Montreal11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Toujours aussi bon et agréable depuis notre première visite il y a de cela 10 ans. Tout est parfait! Puisque nous célébrions notre anniversaire de mariage, nous avons eu un verre de Cava et des chocolats, MERCI!

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  10. Andrew

    Toronto5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Four of us tried to have an early meal there on a Sunday. Not too busy when we arrived but the food took a very long time. Service was very friendly and helpful and the ambience is very cool. We weren't that impressed with the food though. The menu is small and seemed lacking. The final products also seemed a bit heavy handed and lacking polish, other than the scallop soup which was excellent. A good place to go cocktails and maybe some oysters.

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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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jordan Holley
  • Private party facilities
    For full restaurant buyout events only. For standard bookings please book via Open Table.
  • Private party contact
    our Event Coordinator: (613) 233-6262
  • 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

FAQs

Yes, Riviera accommodates private parties; reviewers note that large groups can be placed in a private room and the restaurant's information confirms private parties are allowed.

For a calmer visit, try Riviera on a Sunday evening when guests note attentive, expedient service; if you prefer a livelier night, Thursday dinner often arrives buzzy early in the evening.

Guests often describe generous, shareable starters (like mushrooms on toast) and hearty mains, several reviews note large portions, including a sizable duck and a "mountain" of fries with steak frites.

Sunday evenings are frequently praised by guests for a lovely celebratory dinner, and Friday nights are often highlighted for an excellent bar/date-night experience.

Riviera gets lively during peak dinner service, guests report it being surprisingly busy on Monday nights and buzzing on some Thursday evenings, and the dining room often calms down later in the evening.

Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed, and many guests dress up a touch for anniversaries and other celebrations.

Yes, guests report it was easy for a wheelchair to enter and there was decent space around the tables at Riviera.

Yes, Riviera is a popular choice for date nights and anniversaries, with many guests celebrating special occasions and praising the attentive service and memorable meals.

Yes, the restaurant asks guests to call 613-233-6262 for timing or accommodation requests (reservations may be time‑restricted and you should check your reservation email), and guests report the team has thoughtfully accommodated allergies.

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Riviera

4.7
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Canadian
Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 39 times today
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