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Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Liverpool, Liverpool, Merseyside

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Liverpool

4.6
4.6
410 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian
1 Castle St, Liverpool, Merseyside L2 4SW

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Lively
Located on Castle Street in the heart of Liverpool, Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar boasts an open kitchen, cocktail bar, and large alfresco terrace so you can dine all’aperto “in the open air”. Our Liverpool restaurant features distinctive plush nautical-inspired interiors – the colour of tranquil Italian seas. The friendly team will transport you in style to experience a true taste of Italy, bringing style, sass and glamour to modern Italian dining.

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar invites you to experience authentic Italian dining in Liverpool. We believe that Italian dining is all about La Dolce Vita – the sweet life! That’s why we use only the finest ingredients to create all of our drinks & dishes. Add to the mix a touch of 1960’s high society glamour and we have the perfect recipe for an authentic, modern, Italian experience in the heart of Liverpool.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Kitchen Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    From intimate weddings to large corporate canapé events and everything in between, our restaurant can accommodate your reservation large or small. Our complimentary dedicated event coordinator will look after the finer details, we will make sure your event runs smoothly at no extra cost.
  • Neighborhood
    Liverpool
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Club Lunch

    Mar 5, 2025 - Nov 15, 2025
    Indulge in the vibrant flavours of Italy with our Club Lunch at Riva Blu, Enjoy two courses for courses for £20 or three for £25.
    Club Lunch Photo
  • Kids Eat For £1 at Riva Blu

    Mar 6, 2025 - Nov 16, 2025
    Each Sunday , exclusively to Club IR members , children dine for £1 Gather your loved one and savour the flavours of Italy
    Kids Eat For £1 at Riva Blu Photo
  • Wine Wednesday

    Mar 6, 2025 - Nov 12, 2025
    Join us every Wednesday at Club IR and enjoy 50 % off all bottles of wine Prosecco & Champagne. Whether you are toasting to a special occasion or simply indulging
    Wine Wednesday Photo

What 410 people are saying

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Liverpool reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Liverpool/Merseyside

    Best Food

  • Liverpool/Merseyside

    Best Service

  • Liverpool/Merseyside

    Best Ambiance

  • Liverpool/Merseyside

    Best Value

  • Liverpool/Merseyside

    Great for brunch

  • Liverpool/Merseyside

    Kid-friendly

  • Liverpool/Merseyside

    Innovative

  • Liverpool/Merseyside

    Hot spot

  • Liverpool/Merseyside

    Romantic

  • Liverpool/Merseyside

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Liverpool/Merseyside

    Lively

  • Liverpool/Merseyside

    Most Booked

  • Liverpool

    Best Food

  • Liverpool

    Best Service

  • Liverpool

    Best Ambiance

  • Liverpool

    Best Value

  • Liverpool

    Great for brunch

  • Liverpool

    Kid-friendly

  • Liverpool

    Innovative

  • Liverpool

    Hot spot

  • Liverpool

    Romantic

  • Liverpool

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Liverpool

    Lively

  • Liverpool

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar in Liverpool offers a "fabulous atmosphere" and "amazing food," making it a "beautiful place" to dine. Guests praise the "attentive staff" and "great value for money." Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant is often described as "fantastic," and many look forward to returning.

410 Reviews
  1. Anne

    Warwickshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and atmosphere will definitely recommend
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded 7 days ago
    Ciao! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and for your kind words. We hope to see you soon in Riva Blu.

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  2. ben

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant that I have visited with my family before. Food was lovely and fresh. Service was off this visit but spoke with a manager and he took on board the feedback. We will definitely return as normally it is some of the best service in Liverpool and this was defo just an off day. Thank you
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded on April 14, 2025
    Ciao! Thanks a lot for your your kind words and being so understanding, we really hope to see you soon in Riva Blu.

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  3. Kayleigh

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, attentive staff, fabulous atmosphere for a Friday night. We will definitely be back
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded on April 14, 2025
    Ciao! Thank you for your kind words. It means a lot for us. Hope to see you soon in Riva Blu.

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  4. V VIP

    Tallahassee5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely beautiful place and the food was amazing!
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded on March 31, 2025
    Ciao! Thank you so much for your kind words, we hope to see you again in Riva Blu!

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  5. alyson

    Warwickshire4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Love to eat here. However on this occasion food was not its usual standard. Only just warm enough and portions seemed smaller. Perhaps it was because it was busy?? But I’ve been on lots of occasions and food has always been excellent.
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded on March 31, 2025
    Ciao! Thank you for your continued support and for sharing your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your recent visit didn’t meet the high standard you’ve come to expect from us. We always strive to deliver the best dining experience, and we regret that this time fell short. Your comments are invaluable to us, and we’ll be reviewing them with our team to ensure consistency, even during busy periods. We do hope to welcome you back again soon. :)

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  6. Charlie

    Liverpool1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a lovely place for food, really enjoyed it. Even got a free desert as it was our anniversary
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded on March 15, 2025
    Ciao! Thank you so much for your kind words! It has been a pleasure for us to make this occasion even more special! Hope to see you soon!

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  7. Tracy

    Liverpool1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food, mocktails, service and great value for money too….could not have asked for anything more!
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded on March 9, 2025
    Ciao! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, mocktails, service, and value. It means a lot to us that we could exceed your expectations. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!

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  8. Niall

    Dublin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We Had a lovely meal, the only downside their pizza oven was not working on the night we were there so we had to change our orders.
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded on March 3, 2025
    Ciao! Thank you so much for your kind words, we hope to welcome you again in our restaurant!

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  9. Mandy

    Hertfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing restaurant. Service was superb, food was fantastic. Would recommend this restaurant. Keep up the good work guys and I will be back. Thank you for making our visit so special
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded on March 2, 2025
    Ciao! Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed both the food and service, and that we could make your visit special. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon.

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  10. Eleanor

    London2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    No email, no warning at reception, nothing on website/ social media to state that their was no Pizza, Garlic bread or chicken dishes. Huge let down as my partner only wanted the Pizza & Chicken options. Things happen, but given it was Valentine’s Day & I paid a pre £20 deposit a few days before you would expect someone to let you know before you are ordering with the waiter. Not the waiters fault, I actually felt sorry for him as someone in customer service myself, but we should have been told via email, website and/or atleast when we checked in at reception.
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded on February 23, 2025
    Ciao! We sincerely apologize for the disappointment and lack of communication regarding our menu limitations on such an important occasion. We completely understand how frustrating it must have been, especially since your partner was looking forward to specific dishes. While unexpected issues can arise, we should have communicated them better—whether through email, our website, or at reception. We truly appreciate your feedback and will take it on board to ensure better transparency in the future. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

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Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Liverpool is rated 4.6 stars by 410 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Liverpool

1 Castle St, Liverpool, Merseyside L2 4SW

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Liverpool
  • Hours of operation
    Kitchen Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    From intimate weddings to large corporate canapé events and everything in between, our restaurant can accommodate your reservation large or small. Our complimentary dedicated event coordinator will look after the finer details, we will make sure your event runs smoothly at no extra cost.
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