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    Riva

    3.9 (89 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Romantic
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Menu March 2024
    Vea R.

    Ambiance is great. Food was really great too! Service is 7/10, but still okay tho. Would definitely go back again!

    Daily Special - Wild Boar
    Emily P.

    This restaurant was recommended by our Airbnb host and it did not disappoint! It was a spontaneous decision to try the restaurant as we got off the cruise from visiting Heart Island. Due to our last minute decision, we weren't able to make a reservation online so we tried walking in. There weren't any tables available inside but we were able to get seated right away at their outdoors patio near the back of the restaurant. The food took a while to come but we went on a weekend so the kitchen must have been busy during dinner time. Overall a great experience and decent food. Would come again if we visit Gananoque again in the future :)

    Gluten free Carbanara
    Katt M.

    We had high expectations for this location. The ambiance is lovely. Coat check is a nice touch and close free parking. Window seats were a bit cool to sit beside...server was very friendly. Gluten free noodles were done well. Salads were terrific! The main was a bit cool when it arrived and took some time to be served even though not very crowded. Outdoor patios would be lovely and nice bar area that is more intimate.

    Bucantini Amatricana
    Ann W.

    The seafood stew was good and the caprice salad was good too. Margarita pizza was ok because the crust was thin but not crunchy and Bucatini Amatricana was a little one the sour side for us.

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    11 months ago

    Pizza was good. The server was not as warm as one would expect for a server in an Italian restaurant.

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    9 months ago

    Nice Restaurant, for the area I believe it was the best one in the area. We enjoyed it and would go again!

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    Enjoyed the Caesar salad, truffle fries and beef carpaccio- finished off with crème brûlée ! 10/10 for all items! Very delicious

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    Omg the food and service is so good. I can see what the rush is about. Would come again definitely 10/10

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    Really nice place in an old stone bldg. great outside patio. Service was good. Some interesting beers available.

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    Very, very nice! Delicious food, amazing servant, and a nice cozy ambience in the inside and outdoor areas

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    Pasta Genova - They make focaccia, pasta and sandwiches right here at the back of the store.

    Pasta Genova

    (4 reviews)

    $$

    Jaw drop. This place is NYC/SF league. Brio Chinotto. Spiced green olives, four flavors, in tubs…read more Italian groceries packed into the tiny place. Fresh figs. That's just the weirds stuff that I like... the FOCACCIA -- they're baking it right there! There's only two sandwiches. This is a GOOD THING... meat or veggie. Apart from amazing -- small detail: romaine, crispy, super fresh... the meats and veggie patty: great recipe. This all before mentioning their namesake dish... pasta... six feet away from the baking, a lady pulling noodles out of a pasta machine, which I'll have to experience next time.

    Since moving to Toronto, I miss Pasta Genova deeply…read more They have some of the very best focaccia anywhere, which alone is enough to recommend them. But they also have nearly peerless homemade pastas (of which the smoked paprika linguine is my favourite, though they often only make it by request), spectacular prepared sauces, and regular specials on essentials that will get you things like premium olive oil or balsamic vinegar* at supermarket prices. * Genova is one of the few places I've regularly found a variety of pure, aged balsamic vinegar free from sulphites. AWESOME. So, here's some tips: 1) They ONLY TAKE CASH, no exceptions. I once witnessed a woman curse them out for this fact and declare she'd tell all her friends not to shop there; when she left, everyone in the tiny shop, myself included, burst out laughing, and one of the guys declared "we can barely keep up with the customers we have, we don't need her!". Very jovial, and they took her bitch-fest so perfectly in-stride they could give lessons on how to turn the other cheek. 2) If you need a quick lunch, pick up a focaccia sandwich -- they're about $4 if memory serves, with salami, lettuce, tomato, and mustard, and they're fantastic! If you want to suddenly realize you're hungry, walk down Wellington around 11:00am for the wafting glory of baking focaccia and just try to resist the pull. 3) When ordering pasta instead of ordering by weight, order by serving size. Say things like "I'm having a dinner party for six, four big eaters and two regular", and they'll give you an incredibly accurate amount of what you need, plus a little extra (because people WILL want seconds, believe me!). 4) Their homemade calabrese olives are out of this world good. They use a puree of oil-marinated chilis, oregano, fennel (I think), and oil, and very, very good sun cured olives... and damn, these things are so good I eat them until I hurt. 5) Ask what's on special, or if they have any leftovers. I've scored half servings of pasta, day old (but still delicious) focaccia, and nearly expired but still awesome cheese for cheap. Finally, I'll also mention that the staff here are fabulous -- very nice people who greet with a smile, always bid a good day, and work diligently to help provide you with exactly what you need to hit a homerun with whatever it is you're cooking. Only downside: Toronto Maple Leaf fans. Egads!

    Olivea - Squid with spicy sauce - this is the best squid I've had

    Olivea

    (88 reviews)

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    Had a beautiful experience at Olivea. Stopped in kingston on our way back to toronto from a family…read morewedding in Ottawa. Celebrated thanksgiving as well as a bday . The staff was so lovely and the food was 10/10!! There kindness went even further when they called me to tell me they found a gold chain of mine that I hadn't even noticed I lost ! And offered to mail it to me! Such a warm and awesome restaurant. Sad I don't live closer. Special thanks to Emily.

    Meant to write this review months ago, but I came here for to celebrate my grad dinner with my…read morefamily as it was one of my favourite restaurants in Kingston however I am not sure if they were just very busy that night but the service was not great. Half of my family went in to grab our table while my dad and I spent some time searching for parking which probably took roughly 15 minutes. When we got in, there was already water on our table which was nice however after that moment it took 20 minutes for our server to come to our table. I have a lot higher expectations for this place as I have been a couple times and it is a higher end restaurant so I was kinda disappointed. Mind you our reso was at 8pm so we were pretty hungry at this point. The server didn't really say much or apologize for not coming by so it was overall a bit strange. Besides that the food was pretty good, I got the seafood linguine which tasted pretty fresh but I probably wouldn't order it again as there are other things on the menu I like better. My dad ordered the braised lamb shank and my mom and grandma shared the penne pomodoro. Overall the lamb was definitely the best dish out of them all. Not sure if I would come back here, if I was ever visiting Kingston again as there are just so many great restaurants to choose from and I was not satisfied with the service which I think is important especially for a high end place.

    Di Prinzio's Kitchen - Amazing pizza!

    Di Prinzio's Kitchen

    (145 reviews)

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    Reservations made for my Sister's Birthday dinner as she lives out of state. I selected indoor…read moreseating as rain was in the forecast, otherwise would sit on deck looking over beautiful St. Lawerence River, the best view. Drinks ordered first as I love the classic margarita and my sister ordered the spritz. Spot on the drinks. Appetizer was out next...calamari & cherry peppers served with sweet chili sauce. Not one cherry pepper found.(Per menu was included) The calamari was a little overcooked however still good. Main course took a while to come out, however I did appreciate our waitresses telling us in advance. I ordered the Filet Mignon with buttered mashed potatoes & asparagus (that's what the menu states). Received broccoli instead of asparagus. Thank goodness I like both veggies. Perfection on the medium rare filet. Every bite was heavenly. Advised our waitress that it was my sister's birthday if they could put a candle on the cannolis... she did not disappoint. Only take away check with waitress if everything on the menu is available and comes with the meal. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back to try other menu items. Wood Fire pizza and wings sound amazing!!

    Didn't love it. In…read moreyears past we loved this place. Something is way different. My wife had a burger that had the quality of being frozen. My pizza was not great. Service was sorta slow. Examples, wife waited 10 mins to get ketchup once her food came. Took a while to get the check. It was a Saturday afternoon in early fall. It was moderately busy.

    Pete's Trattoria - Tiramisu!

    Pete's Trattoria

    (162 reviews)

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    Sharing apps at Pete's Trattoria in Watertown. Clockwise from left, bacon wrapped scallops, Utica…read moreGreens, half-hots, roasted beet , walnut, goat cheese salad. I had Sauvignon Blanc. Tiramisu to go. We ate in the lounge, because their dining room was 'fully committed' until 6:30- it was 4:45. I was surprised as it was early on a Thursday in the winter, but maybe I shouldn't have been! A wholly satisfying experience. Our server was terrific especially considering she also had a full dining room. This is a classic Italian restaurant we are blessed to have.

    A couple of friends and I ran to Pete's after an event in the area. As soon as we opened the door…read morewe were met with the heavenly Italian scents of garlic, basil, tomatoes, and fresh bread. Immediately, we all looked at each other and knew we made the right choice for dinner! My friends ordered the bolognese that was on special and I had the manicotti. To be honest, I never order manicotti, but a friend said that's her usual Italian go-to meal so I ordered it. I loved Pete's manicotti!! Their sauce was a great consistency. I hate when it's too watery, and theirs certainly was not. It tasted fresh and it was piping hot out the oven. The two meatballs were like the size of my palms and also well seasoned. The bread that came was warm and fluffy. My friends both enjoyed their bolognese and we all had enough for leftovers. I regularly order espresso martinis and I very much enjoyed Pete's! So much so that I had two. Sadly, I was not able to snap any pics because we were enjoying each other's company and the food so much. Reservations are highly encouraged. The lighting was cozy and warm, and it led to some special conversation. If you're in Watertown, then give Pete's Trattoria a try! You won't be sorry.

    Riva - italian - Updated May 2026

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