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    Riviera Ristorante

    4.4 (232 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    RIVIERA RISTORANTE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Pollo Milanese callabroso w/ arugula
    Angela C.

    Riviera will always have a special place in my heart. I grew up in this neighborhood and have seen this restaurant change over the last twenty years and I'm so happy that this eatery is still standing strong. As the other comments have already mentioned-Riviera is a neighborhood spot and the management here is super warm and friendly. Don't sleep on the specials they offer but don't be afraid to go with a classic Italian staple. We always order the seafood antipasto that is off the menu and features grilled clamarai, fried calamari, clans oreganata, shrimp, and grilled veg. I then got the polo Milanese which was solid. If you're in the neighborhood, stop in for dinner - you'll leave full and happy you stopped by.

    The scene at 6pm on a Saturday
    Marie A.

    Grew up in Beechhurst and somehow never visited Riviera till last night. Went with a friend at 5pm and was asked if we had a reservation. We didn't but thankfully snagged a table before the entire restaurant filled. The service was amazing, the wait staff was so friendly and the dining room was bustling. Got the calamari to start and then the eggplant parm with pasta which could have easily fed two people. Can't wait for excuse to come back and left with leftovers for days.

    Jessica G.

    Have been here a few times and forgot to write a review. Delicious food with good portion sizes. Family feeling with nice managers.

    Michelle Y.

    It was a nice cozy resturant. Came with a large group of friends. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. He answered our questions and made sure we had all of our orders. We ordered the chicken parm, penne vodka, prime rib steak, fettuccine carbonara, and stuffed chicken breast. The portions were huge and there was delicious. For dessert had the tiramisu. That was good too. I would definetly come back and try other items on the menu.

    Grilled calamari
    Phyu T.

    This is a pretty decent Italian restaurant for the price you pay. The only thing I didn't quite like was the cold prepacked butter that came with the bread loaf. We had grilled calamari and shrimp pasta dishes both of which were quite decent. Good service and nice interior. Nothing too striking but you get a good bang for the buck. Would recommend checking out!

    Tiramisu - delicious
    Jess L.

    My friend and I were pleasantly surprised with this spot. We were generally bringing down the average age of the customer, but you could tell the people dining here were regulars and knew "where it's at!" The portions are huge. My gnocchi and my friend's eggplant parm were good for at least one additional meal. The gnocchi was very delicious, and I was particularly drawn to the sauce. We also got a nice piece of tiramisu. So fluffy. The wines by the glass were not totally obvious to me. I might have gotten one in a split-minute decision if the menu had been clearer. Our waiters were fine. They seemed a little rigid or stuffy, but overall, the feeling of the space was pretty classic.

    Alex C.

    Local Italian restaurant, been around for decades. Great service with old school wait staff. Delicious food, came quickly and piping hot. There were eight of us and the pretax bill came to just over $300.

    Eggplant Parm with Linguini and Gnocchi alla Sorentina
    Sonia P.

    Came here on Wednesday evening with a friend, and I was surprised to find it as busy as it was. The restaurant was about half full at 7 PM and everyone was busy. We ordered a salad to share, and the restaurant was kind enough to split it for us! We each ordered our own entrees - I got the eggplant parm and my friend got the gnocchi. Both were delicious. I was also incredibly impressed by the portion size for the price! So many places that charge those prices will give you barely any food, but these portions were substantial with us both taking home leftovers. We also got dessert to share, and decided on the tiramisu which was flavorful and very light. The restaurant feels very old school Italian. My only fault was the server situation was a bit strange. You could only order food with one guy, but then other people would be around to help? I found it really odd, and also found some of staff to be a bit surly. That being said, the food was good so will probably be back!

    Mei T.

    This is a cozy restaurant with superb service! The wait staff was very attentive! They have a dinner specials that are economical for those on a budget. Great place to have a celebration! We had a fabulous time with some friends. We had soup/salad, meat entree, coffee and dessert under $25. Note the new menu prices.

    Main course menu as of December 2023
    David Y.

    Came here on a Saturday night with a friend. Found this place via Yelp, read the reviews and saw pics and wanted to give this place a shot. Made reservations that day and thank goodness I did because once I made it there on time I was told by the host it would be about 10 minutes. Ended up just having a drink at the bar. The place has a classic Italian vibe, dim and cozy. Kicked it off with fried calamari, it was good but I wish it was crispier. For my main, I got the pollo parmigiana with ziti pasta which was really good and huge portion. Overall had a good experience here and I would highly recommend this place if you are in the mood for Italian food. * highly recommend making reservations * fair prices * street parking * good service

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    7 months ago

    Good service and reasonable price . Usually I came here with friends once a month and we were enjoyed our dinner there.

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    5 months ago

    Never disappointed. Great food all the time. The best restaurant in Queens , staff is so friendly , owner makes you feel welcome.

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    Absolutely lovely restaurant, food is always tasty and fresh. Staff is extremely professional and courteous.

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    This place is always a solid choice. The food is very consistently good and delicious. The Alfredo and vodka sauce dishes are my go too.

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    Seems to be a neighborhood staple in Whitestone -- the restaurant was busy for lunch, and there was…read moreeven a private party going on upstairs. A huge plus is the paid parking lot around the corner with an exit onto 150th St, just a few doors down from the restaurant. Anyone familiar with the area knows street parking can be challenging , so that definitely made things easier. I came here to celebrate a dear friend's milestone birthday, and since she loves Italian food, this was her pick. We started by sharing the fried calamari, which was nicely fried and included both rings and tentacles. Neither of us eat the tentacles, so we pushed those aside. The calamari comes with a choice of mild, medium, or spicy tomato sauce -- we chose medium -- though honestly, I'm happy with just a squeeze of lemon on fried calamari. Each entrée comes with a choice of side dishes, and you can also upgrade both the pasta and sauce options. My friend ordered the Chicken Sorrentino, topped with prosciutto, eggplant, roasted peppers, and melted mozzarella over chicken cutlets. For her side, she upgraded to gnocchi and then upgraded again to Bolognese sauce. I had the Chicken Marsala, which was tender and juicy. Both dishes came with two thin cutlets each, but between the bread, garlic knots, and calamari, we only managed to eat one cutlet apiece and took the rest home. The Marsala sauce was flavorful and tasty. I personally would've loved more mushrooms, but overall it was still very good. I chose roasted potatoes on the side, and from the one bite I managed before getting too full, they were delicious. If you're in the neighborhood -- or even nearby -- this place is definitely worth trying. One thing to note: they only serve beer and wine, no full liquor bar. My Pinot Grigio was decent, and my friend enjoyed a light beer with her meal.

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