- Phil
- First Reviewer
- 3 out of 5
- Avg. Member Rating
- 3
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Riva Ristorante Italiano
I traveled from Edinburgh after the Scottish Hogmanay and stoped in Inverness. I visited Riva and was presented with terrible soggy pasta and a bad sauce. They have no soul for italian cooking. Service was slow and they seem very brisk (?correct word i hope). But at same time push, push, push for extra wine, extra food, more money I think. I left disappointe. Other Inverness bistros are better.
From journal Scottish Trip
Riva Restaurant
- June 9, 2006
- Rated 5 of 5 by
txgolferguy from Southlake, Texas
Located across the River Ness from the Inverness Castle, Riva was conveniently located near our bed and breakfast and all of the other major sites in Inverness. We really enjoyed this restaurant. The food was great, but the service was a little slow. The wait staff was working hard, so I am not sure if the issue was that they were shorthanded or experiencing more customers than normal. The restaurant was packed, and we made reservations earlier in the day.
The restaurant is relatively small, and is definitely one of the better restaurants in town. They have some excellent dishes and a good wine selection.
From journal Scotland, Back to the Home of Golf, and More
Riva
- October 22, 2000
- Rated 3 of 5 by
Phil from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Riva could be one of Inverness' best restaurants. An Italian bistro-type of place, it serves fresh, imaginatively prepared entrees in very stylish surroundings. The restaurant closes at 10 PM, but the second floor pizzaria stays open later. The gouremt pizzas are crisp and baked in a wood-fired oven.
The restaurant overlooks the River Ness and also has views of the castle across the river.
From journal A snowy excursion to Loch Ness