My company hosted our staff retreat dinner here through their group events team. Stacey and Randall were both fantastic to work with, both leading up to the event and day of. Claire (bartender) and Brooke (server) were both attentive and a joy to be around. The food was fantastic and was on a constant rotation so there was always something new and warm ready for my guests. The fried eggplant and zuchinni and mushroom pizza were massive hits (everything was but these were standout). We used the third floor for our dinner. The views of the Schuykill are second to none! There are fireplaces along the walls that provide a warm, easy-going ambiance. Along with the dark wood bar and comfortable lounge furniture in front of a tv (gameday?), it's been awhile since I've been in a restaurant that can create the exact ambience I was looking for. Thank you to Stacey, Randall, and the entire In Riva team for a delicious dinner and unforgettable experience! read more

10/10! Coming from LA I was NOT expecting this spot to be as amazing as it was! Danielle, our server was a gem and super sweet. Octopus was definitely the star of the show but the Spaghetti with king crab was a must- chefs kiss for sure. The pizza was amazing as well but just not as stand out as the rest of the meal. The ambience was beautiful, really charming and upscale if you're on a date night. 5 stars and a must try. read more

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We live in the neighborhood and have dined at In Riva before, but last night was our first time ordering takeout--and unfortunately, it was a very disappointing experience. I placed an order online and went to pick it up at the outdoor drive-through. I ended up waiting over 10 minutes just to get a pizza. During that time, I spoke with four different staff members, all of whom seemed unsure of what was going on. No one apologized for the delay or acknowledged the wait, and there was no explanation provided. It was frustrating and left a poor impression, especially since we've enjoyed the restaurant in the past. read more

Yesterday I went to In Riva with a group of coworkers. The restaurant is in a convenient location as many of us live throughout the city. Their parking lot is small however there is paid parking across the street and on street parking available. The customer service was great as our server was attentive. The food was fresh and flavorful. The lunch portions are small so you may need to order multiple items. The drinks were mixed masterfully and pack a punch. read more

Food was good as usual, Service was good but they did forget one of our items...until we asked for it. We also ordered their rigatoni pasta with meatballs and polenta dish (which i forgot to take pics of) We sat outside and it was nice and sunny and they even brought ice water for our furry companion. Great place to grab lunch after a hike in wissahickon park or bike ride along kelly drive. Definitely solid 4 out of 5 stars. read more

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I've seen this place numerous times and never knew it was a restaurant. Finally a friend recommended we dine here and it was a great time. The staff was super friendly. We chatted for a bit while waiting for our table to be ready. After much debate (because everything on the menu looked so good) we ended up getting the tasting menu. Came with a number of delectable dishes under their Insalate, Antipasti, and Pizza selections. The whipped ricotta and spaghetti took the cake for me. Felt like the perfect place for a date night or girls night out. Especially the outside seating during the summer months read more

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Went for the lunch special and will be back. Price was great for the pizza/salad combo. Everything tasted great and was fresh. Outdoor patio is nice now that it's getting warmer. read more

In Riva - Calamari kale salad and margarita pizza - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Funky little place! We sat at the upstairs bar on a Saturday night. We had the place mostly to ourselves. I love the decor and energy. The bartender was running a good Playlist. He was indeed a mixologist. We enjoyed the tuxedo #2 and gold rush. Food was excellent, sausage and pepper pizza with added pepperoni and king crab spaghetti. We finished it all and we're full. The pizza had a wonderful light dough, crust was perfect. The cheese and meat were obviously high quality. The spaghetti was inventive and am excellent blend of ingredients. Would definitely recommend this place! Upstairs bar area/bartender are excellent! read more

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Neighborhood upscale pizza place with nice options for pizzas, pastas and entrees. Service was good, we were helped as soon as we sat down. Not pictured was the spreadable ricotta with caramelized onions with toast points. It was creamy and tasty and liked by everyone in the group. We also had the grilled, garlic shrimp. True to the name, they had a strong garlic flavor over pastina. It was very flavorful and a good portion was given. The branzino had crispy skin and the fish itself was soft and cooked to the right temp. It was served in a lemon, butter sauce that was just right. The pizzas had the little burnt bubbles in the crust that make it taste homemade. The toppings were fresh and not overpowering. The zucchini, mushroom pizza had crushed red pepper which gave it a nice zing. The sausage, pepper pizza also had a little spice to it. The shrimp ceasar pizza was unique with basically a ceasar salad on top. Overall, there was something for everyone. A nice spot to stop in for a quick bite or a sit down pasta dinner. read more

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Great atmosphere, service and food. My brother used to come here a lot when he was in school and recommended it. Had a really good meal. Apparently in the warmer months there is a great dog-friendly patio overlooking Kelly Dr. read more

Ok, yes this place is a bit overpriced. But if you're just here for a drink and to chat it's worth it. The view of the river and surrounding park area is an oasis in the city. The fries and cocktails were delicious and strong, so you get what you pay for. Staff was friendly and there wasn't too many people for lunch so highly recommended coming during the day. read more

In Riva - The Lietti is perfect for a summer day like today Riva Spritz - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Wonderful location, great outside dining area, a little lackluster in variety, and much too expensive, but the food is great, and we've made many great lifelong memories here. read more

Atmosphere is pleasant , servers were great ! Food was delicious! Went with daughter ! Enjoyed it very much ! Would recommend if in the area read more

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Good, but a little overhyped. We had all heard this place was absolutely amazing and ultimately left satisfied with the food, but not wowed or anything - tbh, I don't actually remember what I got at this point. I know I got pasta but don't remember what. Additionally, the service was crazy slow and a bit disorganized - we had to order bread multiple times, which came well after the pasta, and it just seemed like a bit of a mess. I'd give it another shot but it just seemed okay which was disappointing because it had been pretty hyped up to us. read more

Staff are not friendly and were absent for most of our meal. Had to ask twice for my beer which never came until we were finished and ready for the check. Food was good but overpriced for the portion sizes. read more

Seated immediately without a reservation during the week. We were sat under pretty harsh lighting while the rest of the restaurant had nicer darker lighting but that was fine. Service was great. All of the staff were friendly and food and drinks came out quickly. Everything tasted great. The pasta was fresh and had great flavor. The cheese selection on the charcuterie was also tasty with good portion sizes. read more

The service was good and food came out quickly. We went on a Saturday night, arrived at 6:45, we were sat right away (had a reservation), and were out and done eating by 7:50. The food was good - just wish there were mocktails. read more

In Riva - Margherita - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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My family loves this spot and have seen so many of the positive changes the location has gone through since we were in college back in 2007! It's a great location right on the water! Parking lot is a little tricky but you can usually find spots on the street or the lot across the way. They also have Tuesday pizza specials and half off wine bottles on Sunday nights. Food is very good and we've never had bad service! I personally like dining outside better than inside just because of the view! read more

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The wildest pizza craving (and procrastination from doing my work) hit me on a Friday evening. I googled "brick oven pizza" and made it to In Riva in time for happy hour. The $12 P&B happy hour deal is top tier-- any pizza and any draft beer. Not a beer girlie, my server (who was an absolute gem) recommended Downeast cider. Delicious. As for the pizza-- since I refuse to put two baddies against one another-- I got the pepperoni AND margherita. That's right. Two ciders, two pizzas, and yes I took home leftovers. Both were delicioussss but that pepperoni-- in all its zestiness-- was a definite fave. (P.S. The pizza reheats well in an oven or air fryer on low temp.) read more

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Their food is fantastic! Had the octopus which was perfectly cooled and the mushroom pasta. Sunday's is half price wine so that was a treat. Our server was friendly and attentive, and the outside seating has great views of the river. read more

We took old friends whom we hardly ever see to In Riva on Saturday night. The four of us were seated right away, but waited a bit for water and other drinks. We ordered and our server, Brooke, served drinks and then 3 out of four entrees. Roughly 30 minutes later three of us were finished eating, whereas our 4th still waited for her scallops. We asked for the check. Although my unserved friend was quite graceful about not eating, I was totally embarrassed and upset. It had been my idea to dine there. We had to remind our server that diner number 4 was still waiting. Brooke apologized, and even though the manager did not charge us for any of the dinners, our evening was truly a shambles. We would have preferred to pay full price and get four dinners!Brooke had failed us, and no apology would change that. I am still aghast at such service. read more

So disappointing! I had been there with a group several times and the food and service were great. I went yesterday with my husband for lunch. We were seated quickly, but then no one came to the table. No drink order. No food order. Not even to say that they would be with us. The people at the next table who came in after us were given water, drink order, and food order. The bartender and another employee pointed over at us, but still no service, not even water. We left and went down the street to Le Bus where we had a great lunch and attentive service. read more

I had this place bookmarked for a minute and it was perfect to celebrate my besties bday!!! They have parking, and outdoor seating as well. The aesthetics is chill and if you do find yourself outside just know you will have bees. Let them Be! I love the view and the entire time I thought someone left their bike but it was part of the fencing lol. I called prior to set up the birthday vibes and the staff and service was accommodating and pleasant. Right down to the menu. The food was amazing and I even got a pizza to go. I had Fomo with other tables having the pizza. The selection is nice and I ended up getting the salami hot honey and YEA!!! Perfect crust, sauce, heat and meat! The octopus with romesco was niiiice and the branzino was delicate and delish. I'll be back Tk go through the menu and say hi to Sabrina and Chelsea! read more

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Everything went well. Don't live far from here and always come when I have a taste for guaranteed goodness. The menu isn't large and that's great because the few things on there are done to perfection. I always experiment with cocktails and entree pairings but the charred octopus is my staple appetizer. Parking in the front is ample and the prices are reflective of the quality. Wait staff is attentive without being overbearing and the vibe is light and airy. Spacious digs with outdoor seating and dog accommodations outside as well. You can't be disappointed with the seasonings and although dessert isn't on the menu the do have a couple things the wait staff can riddle off without a stutter. Love it read more

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Update after visit 2: Made it back for half off pizza night and definitely enjoyed the experience more. Ranking all 4 pizzas we tried between the two visits Id say the zucchini mushroom truffle was by far the best followed by the picante, bianco, and margherita in that order. In the future Id return for the pizza, even not on Tuesdays though the half off is a terrific deal. Tried this place on a Saturday night for dinner and sat outside facing the river. There's plenty of seating and we didnt need to wait at all, and its a great spot to have a meal outside, weather permitting. We ordered the crab spaghetti, margherita pizza, and charred octopus app. Overall everything was solid though nothing really stood out as outstanding. Each dish including the app ran about 20$ a plate, which given current restaurant pricing isnt too shabby. However, between the two of us Id say I left still a touch hungry and it wouldve been nice if the portions were a little larger. The octopus in particular was only three slightly-larger than bite size pieces and the pasta seemed like it wouldve been great had it been twice as large. Service here was also just a little slow, wouldnt recommend if youre in a rush, though the ambience was pleasant and weather nice for sitting a little bit outside. Overall, id probably rate the experience around a 3.5, but Im planning on returning to take advantage of their tuesday happy hour/half off pizza specials. The pizza was probably the best part of tonight's meal, and Im hopeful that some of their other pizzas and cocktails will impress! read more

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Yeeeeeet...Sunday night 1/2 price wine on the Banks of the Schuylkill in the Summer. A cool breeze in the air accompanied by the 5 course tasting menu. Each dish played on each other and was incredibly tasty. See pics. read more

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Beautiful place to eat outside! It feels like you aren't even in Philadelphia anymore. Pizza is delicious I had the pastas before too, and they are yummy too. Service is great and I will definitely be back! read more

A little salty but good over all. I should've asked for no pistachios though. The service was great! A little cold and the lighting was really low. It was hard to see and read the menu. Overall, really good experience. read more

The Burrata here is probably the best I've had EVER. It's a Tapas style menu & most of the items are shareable. Outdoor seating is pretty comfortable and has shade, along with a great view of the river! read more

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Love this place and their handmade food! The pizzas are delicious- roasted broccolini is amazing and their cocktails are spot on. It's busy so make a reservation before you go. When the weather is nice, they have a terrific outdoor patio. Also, Tuesdays are half-price pizza if you know the code word, so follow them on Instagram. read more

Met a friend here for lunch on a Friday and had a lovely time. We arrived at 130ish so right after the lunch "rush" so there weren't any tables available but just had to wait a few moments for a party to wrap up. There weren't any parking spots in the lot adjacent to the restroom i parked in the public lot across the street which was fine. We started with the whipped ricotta which was OK and then I got the bucatini and she got the Caesar salad. Both were good made better with great company. The staff was so lovely albeit it not being their core hours. I look forward to coming back read more

I appreciated the vibe of In Riva- folks seemed to be enjoying themselves and the servers were attentive (but not too!) The Ballerini cocktail was dangerously good, I could have kept drinking them all night. The food was decent but I guess I expected more: 1. Arugula and mushroom salad- we thought the mushrooms would be cooked- they were just freshly cut up. It would have given the salad more flavor. The rest of it was fine. 2. The burrata was good, but it had a lot of olive. When we ordered the Branzino, we requested olives on the side, but there wasn't a note about there being olives in the burrata so we didn't ask. So one of us couldn't eat the whole dish. 3. As for the burrata, I am glad we asked for the olives on the side because it was a very salty (yummy) mix. The fish wasn't mindblowing, it was good though. One thing that I really appreciated is that when we got to our table, the people next to us were quite loud, and I couldn't hear my wife. And the seat cushions were lopsided, so sitting was uncomfortable. When I asked to move, it happened immediately, and the meal was so much more enjoyable than it would have been otherwise. Thank you! read more

In Riva - Ballerini - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

So we stopped eating takeaway Pizza for a while... Today, we found a reason to order it again. We tried the pepperoni pizza, whipped ricotta and garlic shrimp. ALL OF IT WAS GOOD The pizza reminded me of what I had in Napoli. I said reminded because the char & chewy crust were similar. Pepperoni was a lil salty for me but we still enjoyed it. The shrimp were cooked well, not rubbery or burned. So tasty. The whipped ricotta with crispy & sauteed onions, yummy. The prices are a bit too much in relation to portion sizes & comparable eateries. This is a nice once in a while treat. So, go treat yourself. read more

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I supported In Riva many times during the pandemic. I fell in love with their Margarita pizza and Bronzino. We got a take out order last night and was very disappointed. I suspect they may have a new chef because the food has taken turn for the worst. The pizza tastes nothing like the last time I had a Margarita pizza from there, which was about a year ago. Other than the saltiness, I could not put my finger on it, but I would not order another one. The Bronzino use to be prepared with capers, olives and lemon. Now, it has a layer of slivered garlic and capers. Way too much garlic and overpowering. Even removing the garlic could not save the meal. The only part of the meal that was enjoyed was the Arugula salad. I have no plans on dining at In Riva again, which is sad because I was fond of dining on their patio. read more

The outdoor seating on a Friday night was surprisingly quiet. I ordered the Broccolini Caesar, Rigatoni, and Margherita with arugula and prosciutto. Everything was great, though the Rigatoni was a bit too salty for my taste. Service was just okay--the waiter seemed a bit dismissive and didn't acknowledge others when they asked questions. read more

Came here for happy hour the other week and tried a sampling of their menu. I enjoyed the whipped ricotta. The bread was nicely toasted, the whipped ricotta was savory and buttery and loved the added texture with fried onions. The taste and flavor of the sauce and toppings was good, but that is NOT bucatini pasta and there was no bite to the pasta, not al dente at all, soft and the noodle itself was flavorless... see the photo. I enjoyed the toppings and flavor of the pizza, and the texture of the dough but it was a little burnt for me on parts of the crust and also on the bottom which caused a bitter taste I didn't love with the rest of the pizza Overall a solid option in east falls. I would return but a bit weary of the pasta read more

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Consistently delicious and exciting food. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Lots of seating options, including outdoors on the patio as well as in a side yard if you want to bring your dog! We go with our relatively picky kids and because the plates are small, we are usually always able to find something that works for them (plus, of course, the pizza!). read more

In Riva - Outside seating area, some portion is covered, the ones that aren't have umbrellas - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is place is a vibe. The pizza is awesome. I ordered one for us to try and I got two more for the table. Now, that branzino dish was everything. It was cooked well, this one had flavor. The staff we very cool. What's really cool about this place is the nice outdoor vibe. It's located on the water, so it has a good view. Great spot for a date or kick it with your team like me and try a bunch of different things on the menu. Live, laugh, and Love -SHA read more

In Riva - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I'm not sure why I've never reviewed In Riva. I have been here a number of times over the years. It is a mandatory stop when biking the river trail. I have biked here with friends and my daughters. Getting off the path is a quick crossing of the street with a readied bike rack right off of the most beautiful large outside dining area. After riding from West Philly, parking the bike and getting a table on the beautiful deck, ordering drinks and good food is a delight. My latest obsession is the bianco verde pizza. It is covered with garlicky arugula pesto and is a texture explosion with red onion and almonds. It's delicious. My favorite cocktail is the Binda. It is the most perfect summer drink with vodka, coconut and pineapple. You can order it frozen if you like it like that. The salads are delicious (try the Caesar and add anchovies! You won't be sorry!) and the antipasto menu is also very good! They have specials throughout the week with a great happy hour. After we sip and stuff ourselves we hop back on our bikes and ride back to West very happy! read more

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You know you're hooked on a pizza when you find yourself craving for it roughly 5 minutes after you just finished the entire pie by yourself. In Riva offers a few eye-catching toppings, which made it hard for people like me to choose. I ended up with the sausage and peppers topping, and I must say that it's a damn good decision. I normally prefer my pizzas thick and saucy, so imagine my surprise when I find myself falling in love at the first bite of the thin crust slice that's oozing with sizzling cheese and meaty goodness. Someone mentioned hating the pizza here since it's too soggy for their taste, but for me, it's just right. I'm not a fan of dried cardboard-like pizzas, so the saucier it is, the better. I felt like I was in a momentary pizza-bliss zone from the first bite to the last, and I can't stop thinking about it even now. Ambience-wise, this place is perfect for a nice date or casual hangout with a group of friends. The patio seating option is great since it comes with the view of the schuylkill river. The restaurant also offers their own parking lot, but space may be very limited on a busy day. As others suggested about the pricing discrepancy between what's on the menu vs what's being charged on the bill, make sure you get that squared away before the end of the meal to prevent any surprises. read more