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RIVA Waterside Restaurant and Bar

3.7 (135)
£25 and under
Modern European
Town Pier, Gravesend, Kent DA11 0BJ

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Contemporary European, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Simon Pearce
  • Catering
    Whatever the occasion… From breakfast meetings, luncheons to gatherings of family & friends we have "that perfect place", offering an à la carte, business lunch, sunday brunch and party set menus as well as simple bar snacks, canapés, finger buffet and private lunch or dinner parties. Riva also makes a memorable setting for hen parties, weddings or any special occasions.
  • Area
    Gravesend
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    DJ - Friday/Saturdays; occasional live signers (see our website for calendar)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at RIVA Waterside Restaurant and Bar.

3.7

3.7
(135)
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 2.3Value

Noise • Energetic

135 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Kent1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 14 December 2019

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The restaurant has been shut down for a number of months. If I could have given no stars that would have been a more accurate representation. My partner was not happy as it was her favourite restaurant and to travel a long distance and then be turned away was not great on her birthday.

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  2. GillG

    Kent1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 29 October 2019

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This restaurant had gone into receivership so we had a completely wasted journey. A very disappointing experience as had taken time off work to do this. Please take it off your listing

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Kent2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 October 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    very lovely evening good food good service will be back

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  4. JANEN

    Kent1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 20 September 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Only for drinks food was ok the salad was far too expensive and it took far to long to come.

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  5. highstreet

    London52 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 September 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Riva is a quality restaurant with a lovely setting overlooking the Thames. The food and service were both excellent it was just a shame that there were not more diners there to build a better atmosphere.

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  6. julieR

    Kent2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 25 August 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the restaurant to ourselves and staff were very accommodating

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  7. Dave

    Kent7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 August 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Riva has a lovely outlook and is a great setting for dinner with friends. The menu choices are great contemporary dishes. The food preparation is of a very high standard and the service attentiveness the same. We love this place and will be back, a lovely place on the river in Gravesend.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Kent2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 August 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice evening. Staff very polite. Service was very very slow, but didn’t detract from a lovely meal. Will love to return again at some point.

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  9. lizc

    Essex8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 August 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful riverside restaurant with lovely views. Booked a lunch on a monday with a friend. Being a monday it was quiet but food and service was great... a really good menu... plus great cocktails too. Will definitely return again.

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  10. Ashloddz

    Kent2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 August 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another very enjoyable evening in the Riva Service and food was excellent have been coming here for years and have never had a bad experience 😊

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Contemporary European, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Simon Pearce
  • Catering
    Whatever the occasion… From breakfast meetings, luncheons to gatherings of family & friends we have "that perfect place", offering an à la carte, business lunch, sunday brunch and party set menus as well as simple bar snacks, canapés, finger buffet and private lunch or dinner parties. Riva also makes a memorable setting for hen parties, weddings or any special occasions.
  • Area
    Gravesend
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    DJ - Friday/Saturdays; occasional live signers (see our website for calendar)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. Kent
  4. Gravesend
  5. Gravesend

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