Best place in LR to get Italian food! Environment is nice, staff is kind, and the food is AMAZING…read more I literally cried the first time I tried the tortellini Michelangelo it was so good. I bring everyone I know to Rivera, especially any friends & family visiting from out of town.

The food here is very very mediocre and that is being generous. The spaghetti sauce has no…read moreseasoning. I've bought better in a jar. The meatballs were some kind of mystery meat that also no flavor. The salad was a bowl of lettuce with a slice of tomato and a slice of cucumber. The vinaigrette was actually just tomato pasta sauce. Husband had lasagna and it was also very disappointing. I've had better at church potlucks. If you have no idea how Italian food is really supposed to taste, you might find it palatable although expensive.

The service and waiter were superb!!!!! As was the food that we ordered!!! I have ALWAYS had a…read moregreat experience at Brave New Restaurant. I highly recommend it. The food and service is worth the extra money. The service and waiter were superb!!!!! As was the food that we ordered!!! I have ALWAYS had a great experience at Brave New Restaurant. I highly recommend it. The food and service is worth the extra money.

My wife and I came here for our anniversary dinner. We had the fresh oysters, scallops, duck…read morebreast, broiled walleye, caramel pecan cheesecake, and chocolate crème brûlée. My wife also had a couple of cocktails and a few glasses of wine. There was a lot that we enjoyed. The oysters and scallops were fantastic, and both desserts were excellent. The bread and butter were also very good. My wife thought the wine selection was excellent as well. Unfortunately, there were a few things that kept the experience from being as good as it could have been. The biggest disappointment was the duck breast. The flavor was good, but the fat wasn't rendered properly and the skin wasn't crispy. The result was a chewy, rubbery texture that made the dish difficult to enjoy. My wife's walleye was cooked well, but the blueberry sauce was so strong that it overwhelmed much of the fish's flavor. The cocktails were okay--certainly drinkable, but not a standout. We also found a plastic bread bag tie in my wife's salad. We pointed it out to our waiter, who removed it from the table, but there was no apology, explanation, replacement salad, or any acknowledgment beyond taking it away. Finding a foreign object in your food is unfortunate; having it essentially ignored was disappointing. One other thing we noticed was that the sides felt like an afterthought. Both entrées came with the same carrots and Brussels sprouts. They were fine, but nothing particularly memorable, and serving the exact same sides with very different dishes made the entrées feel less thoughtfully composed. The service was generally good, although somewhat slow. Our waiter was friendly and attentive, but he also didn't seem especially familiar with the menu at times. Overall, this was a mixed experience, especially with a price tag north of $300. The appetizers, desserts, and wine were the highlights of the evening. There were moments where the meal was genuinely excellent, but the issues with both entrées, the uninspired sides, and the lack of response to finding a bread tie in the salad kept it from feeling like the special anniversary dinner we had hoped for.

Went for lunch. Had southwester, salad it is the best salad I've had, service is good , upscale…read morecasual restaurant

Very nice place! Food and drinks are excellent. Service has always been good here. Been here many…read moretimes though the years and believe they get better every time I've eaten here

Absolutely amazing little place. The food is good and the service is always amazing…read more It's a great place to have a home cooked meal. The staff is fabulous

Service was very timely and thoughtful. The veggie plate and country fried steak were great. Topped…read moreoff with key lime pie.

Me and my Wife decided to come to this restaurant in the Little Rock area and we were pleasantly…read moresurprised. The inside of the restaurant was very calm, clean, and organized. Service was good, the workers were nice. We had the italian sandwich and Chicken Parm sandwich which both were absolutely delicious and were well portioned. We absolutely will come back to enjoy this spot again!

Dining here is a complete experience that transports you far beyond the borders of Arkansas. The…read moreambiance strikes that perfect, elusive balance between sophisticated and incredibly welcoming--it is warm, intentional, and clearly curated to make you feel right at home the moment you step through the door. The star of the show, however, is the authentic old-school Italian spaghetti. It is rare to find a dish that feels this genuine; the flavors are rich, deeply developed, and carry that undeniable soul that only comes from traditional techniques and high-quality ingredients. Every bite is a reminder of why simple, classic Italian cooking is the gold standard of comfort food. And the arancini? They were nothing short of a revelation. One bite, and I felt like I had just landed directly in the heart of Sicily. They are perfectly crisp on the outside, yielding to that warm, savory, and perfectly seasoned center that is the hallmark of truly authentic preparation. I have to give a nod to the lemon pound cake--a delightful, affordable treat that feels incredibly current. It's the kind of high-quality dessert that might make even a hardened sheriff want to put down his gun and cut himself a slice, Afroman-style. The kitchen is clearly tapped into the culture, and they're serving up goodness that hits just right. Between the expertly curated local beer selection and the clear passion coming from the chef and owners, it is obvious they've done a damn good job here. If you are looking for a place where the atmosphere matches the integrity of the food, this is it.

After a few inspiring hours at the Clinton Presidential Library we went downstairs to the 42 Bar…read moreand had an amazing Brunch. I had the Crab cakes Benedict and my wife had the Steak and Eggs. Despite it being crowded the service was excellent. FAITH was our waitress and she was just bubbly and so helpful. This was the best meal I had in Little Rock. The feeling of this indoor/outdoor restaurant right on the Arkansas River was well worth it and very reasonably Priced.

We stopped by and asked if there were patio tables available. The receptionist told us it was full,…read morewhich we understood and were fine with taking a window seat. Shortly after, he seated another couple adjacent to us and said, "Since you asked nicely, let me make an exception," and moved them to a patio table directly in front of us. The comment caught us off guard and seemed targeted. It made our experience uncomfortable promoting us to leave Because of that interaction, we decided not to stay. We understand seating can change, but clearer and more consistent communication would have made the experience feel more welcoming. This made me really sad as we were really looking forward on dinning there.

Ordered Catfish dinner The fish was way over cooked, hush…read morepuppies were burnt,the French fries were cold and they forgot the potatoe salad.

good food good prices and friendly service. Catfish is excellent as well as the barbecueread more

This review is for a delivery order #1…read more We were at work and couldn't figure out what was for Lunch. Someone mentioned that everyone loved Raiz the last time it was ordered so I was all on board. I ordered the Sweet potato fries and Tandoori chicken pizza. The fries were waffle cut and dusted with what i assume was cinnamon and sugar. They came with syrup for dipping. They didn't need the syrup. Sure it would probably taste great but the fries were AMAZING on their own. The pizza...... the crust was one of the best I've had in Central AR. It felt homemade but tasted fancy. The texture was great. I wish there was more sauce but that's a nitpick because the veggies were fresh and the chicken was so flavorful. I may have just created a new fixation meal. Our meals were packaged well and accurate. Our delivery came at the specified time. I'll definitely have to stop in to try more out in person. I've met the chef/owner before and you can tell how passionate he is about his menu and business. We will be adding this place to our workplace lunch rotation indefinitely. *other items ordered were a chicken sandwich (the bread was great according to my coworker. And the lemon cake.)

Just DoorDash the Peri Peri wings and the chocolate cake slices. My husband immediately took a bite…read moreof the cake (hence the bite) because he just couldn't wait. It's everything you want in a chocolate cake slice: rich, not too sweet, and chocolatey. The Peri Peri wings are AMAZING. My new go-to wing spot for pregnancy cravings and cake honestly. The dry rub is perfectly spiced and honestly I could eat the spice itself with white rice. 10/10!!!