Riva

Really like this place. Had a hake dish that was amazing! The starters are a bit pricy. I will definately go there again.
As there are no curtains or carpets to help take in the noise, it does get a bit noisy.

Cute new brasserie. Only one vegetarian main (red pepper risotto with fried goat’s cheese), but at least there *was* one (ah, Dublin) — and it was good. Had a nice bottle of Grüner Veltliner to go along with the meal. Perfectly nice place.

Service too long…
I was there with 2 friends, for the QUICK lunch menu
We have to wait 50 minutes to get a rissotto mushroom & a bowl of chips.
The chips was too oily as well as the rissotto…
I was sick all day long…

I ate here on a Friday evening as part of a group. It wasn’t hugely busy in there that night-​apart from us! The pouring rain possibly deterred all but the most determined diners.
Riva is listed as Mediterranean style which basically seems to mean they have risotto on the menu with the usual steak and chicken type options.
Staff were very welcoming and location is pleasant overlooking the water, if a bit remote.
I skipped starter but tested my friend Fiona’s goat cheese salad which was very good. For the main I had corn fed chicken. It was mediocre really. Not the tastiest meal I’ve ever had. It wasn’t a struggle to eat like a lady and leave some on the plate-​not my natural tendency! Fiona got the steak which was better!
Dessert menu is really tempting with fruit crumble, chocolate brownies, pannacotta etc. Fiona and I decided that she would get the crumble while I got the brownie so that we’d get to eat both. Everybody at the table was served. I waited. I looked mournful. I salivated. I reasoned that I was probably better off without the dessert. Eventually I managed to flag down one of the waiting staff to get my brownie. They looked at me as if it was my fault and that I just hadn’t ordered-​no recollection of taking my order at all! The brownie was pretty yummy… but it would have been nicer if I didn’t have to wait so long!
Wines were good-​almost too good. Hard not to overdo it! Excellent coffee at the end.
Would I go back? Probably for lunch… especially if the dessert menu was the same. Not so sure I’d make the evening trek for dinner though. I’ve had better!

Riva is a fancy Italian down near the IFSC for all the white collar workers on fancy lunch breaks. They do a lunch special for main coursse and dessert or main course and a glass of wine for about € 15. It’s ok food, pretty standard Italian/​Mediterranean fare.
They have daily specials so they’re always good to check out.

Riva is a great spot for an early bird menu.
They do a two course for around € 15-​€ 17 and it’s very good value. With about 4 – 5 mains and 4 – 5 starters to choose form, you’re not stuck for options. Last time I was here I had the risotto to start and it was lovely — although a big portion, but I wasn’t complaining! And then I followed with the lemon and chilli chicken with roast potatoes. I thought it was really tasty. My friend was equally happy with his — he had the same starter followed by cod, which was lovely.
It’s always a good spot when the weather is nice as it has tables outside, overlooking the canal. They give out little blankets too at night — so you can enjoy a few glasses of wine outside while still being cosy!