Riviera is one of the best new canadian restaurants in Ottawa for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Centretown.
When Canada's 100 Best placed Riviera among the country's 30 finest restaurants in 2024, the reaction from Ottawa felt less like surprise than collective exhale — as though the city had been waiting for outside confirmation of something its regulars already knew.
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Riviera works for date night in Centretown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Raw Seafood Tower and Gently Cooked Sea Scallops in a Light Chowder also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,662 Google reviews.
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For now, Riviera holds a 9.2 rating across 1,662 Google reviews.
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Riviera is a New Canadian restaurant located in Centretown, Ottawa. When Canada's 100 Best placed Riviera among the country's 30 finest restaurants in 2024, the reaction from Ottawa felt less like surprise than collective exhale — as though the city had been waiting for outside confirmation of something its regulars already knew.
Riviera is best for fine dining, date night, special occasion, refined, romantic. Riviera works for date night in Centretown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Raw Seafood Tower and Gently Cooked Sea Scallops in a Light Chowder also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,662 Google reviews.
Riviera is in the splurge price range (splurge). Google rating: 9.2 from 1,662 reviews
Riviera holds a 9.2 Google rating from 1,662 reviews. Riviera works for date night in Centretown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Raw Seafood Tower and Gently Cooked Sea Scallops in a Light Chowder also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,662 Google reviews.
Riviera is located at 62 Sparks St., Ottawa, ON K1P 5A5, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes, Riviera accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.
Yes — Riviera is tagged for date night dining. Riviera works for date night in Centretown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Raw Seafood Tower and Gently Cooked Sea Scallops in a Light Chowder also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,662 Google reviews.
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