Late review! My boyfriend and I had dinner reservations this past New Years Eve. It dawned on us the morning of, that there was most likely a fixed menu. With us both being vegan, it can sometimes be difficult for restaurants to accommodate, which we both are understanding of. I called and spoke to an employee to inquire if anything could be slightly adjusted. She informed us it shouldn't be a problem, and after consulting with the chef, she ensured us they would accomodate our diet needs. We had the BEST service during our dinner and the food was absolutely amazing!! Being a past employee in the restaurant industry, I know our short notice on a busy night would have added quite a bit of stress on the kitchen staff, but not at one point of our experience did we ever feel we were a burden. We will definitely be back again and I highly recommend this restaurant to others!! Thanks again for a great dinner!
Having arrived early, I felt like I booked the whole restaurant for just the two of us. Food was suburb and the service was even better, being it was just us two. If you haven't been, this place needs to be on your list. The wait staff stood in our private dining room all night and waited on us like we were a King and Queen. 5 star food and service. The owner Joe exceeded expectations for this venue. #Gan #Gananoque #RivaRestaurant
Literally RAN in to order some take out pizza's as it seems nothing is open for delivery in this town on a Monday night and we were about to launch into the baseball game in our B&B. Gorgeous restaurant that obviously took a lot of money to put together...nice vibrant yet quiet atmosphere. Very helpful and friendly staff. Beautiful Open Kitchen!! Gorgeous Place!!
Absolutely delicious thin crust pizza with authentic Italian flavours. Had the classico and the Bufala and both were great...nice crust and big earthy flavor!! yum
Very classy joint!!
Fantastic meal. The atmosphere is elegant but definitely kid-friendly (especially on the patio with the fountain).
We shared four different dishes -- two primi and two pasta -- and all four were delicious and innovative. We particularly enjoyed the carpaccio di polpe (see photo) and the orecchieti with porcini mushrooms (the latter would have been perfect without the chicken). The ravioli were beautiful; on the salty side for our taste but still delicious. This is the real deal. Highly recommended.
Absolutely breathtaking building and beautiful finishes inside. Great wine list. Food was okay but nothing special. Homemade gnocchi was good but needs a better sauce. Would go back to try the pizza but would pass on the pasta dishes.
The food here is great! I've been twice and tried a few things each time and everything was fantastic. The butternut squash pasta was phenomenal, the pizzas are great and they have a good drink menu. The service was great both times and the building is beautiful.
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We took the 30 minute drive from Kingston to Gananoque just to eat at this restaurant. While the food is very good, what makes this place special is the ambiance and unique decor - " Inspired by the osterias of Italy, Riva is a modern day take on a traditional Italian tavern, paired with nautical elements that remind us of what we cherish most about The River.". The rooms are big and airy with high ceilings and include polished metal furniture sideboards, ceiling and table lights created with heavy rope, a big manor style fireplace and more. The bar's ambiance in particular stood out. First we ordered a drink - three had white sangria and one a Minx (sambuca, fragoli liqueur, cranberry juice topped with limonata). We all ended up having a sip of the Minx as it was a standout drink. As it was lunch, we all had sandwiches - 2 had smoked salmon paninis, one had the daily panini special with pesto and prosciutto and the last had a braised short rib sandwich. All came with either homemade tomato soup or a salad (3 choices). The food was flavourful, the service relaxed and friendly - just what you want on a rainy Sunday afternoon. I was too full, but the others all finished with a bowl of Mango Sorbet. Lovely meal - lovely restaurant. Would love to buy a few of those fixtures as well.
Sister restaurant to the Ivy Lea Club in Lansdowne off the 1000 Islands Parkway, the restaurant Riva on King Street is a new addition to the town of Gananoque. This establishment brings together the flavours of two places it loves dearly - Italy & the 1000 Islands. "Inspired by the osterias of Italy, Riva is a modern day take on a traditional Italian tavern, paired with nautical elements that remind them of what they cherish most about The River. A gathering place where you can drop in on a whim, unwind with a glass or two of wine, and enjoy a bite of whatever Chef Robert Gobbo & his team is cooking." When my partner and I headed to Gananoque on a Friday afternoon for date day to celebrate our three years of being together - we just had to head to Riva's for dinner even after consuming ribs at the 1000 Islands Family Rib Fest and beer at the new home of the Gananoque Brewing Company . Both lovers of food, we knew we had to spend the day doing what we do best - eating together of cours
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