Reviews for Riva Cucina in Berkeley, CA
Location was kinda hard to find. We originally went to the back of the restaurant. LOL. Once we found the place it’s on point!... I ordered the old fashioned and it’s goooood. They have a good wine selection too. The clam on the shell is bomb. Our risottoand ravioli appeared to be small on portion but it’s just right! Not too much not too little and the flavor is good!! Lovethis place def on the pricier side. Make reservations! This is(was?) Michelin star restaurant I think and could get crowded. Wewere lucky it was busy on that Saturday night when we were there. Read more
Sauce as good as my mom's! I haven't tasted food this fresh, authentic, and flavourful in a long whle! What a gem of a... restaurant! I had the Bolognese sauce over a gluten-free pasta. To-die-for! It was full of flavour, without being heavy orsalty. The anti-pasta was large enough to feed the three of us, and the cocktail selection, bountiful! A perfect, cozy ambienceand the lovely staff will keep us coming back for more! Read more
We got a couple paninis and a bowl of soup to share. Everything was delicious. The panini bread doesn't cut my gum like some do,... it's nice and soft with a just enough crunch. The portion is a little small for me, I felt like I could eat more (but probablyshouldn't?) after finishing everything. Price is reasonable and the staff was friendly. Will come back again to try their pastanext time. Read more
Ordered the branzino w/arugula and roasted potatoes, it was flavorful and delicious. The woman ordered the bolognese and said it... was very good. Atmosphere was very nice and upscale. For drinks, ordered an old fashioned, it was one of the best I've had. Thewoman ordered a margarita and it was also well made w/a hint of heat. Our server/waitress was great! Read more
The experience at Riva Cucina was fantastic. The service was very attentive and relatively quick. The menu was small but... definitely had the variety and tasted good for the tastebuds even for an Indian. We had a great experience and the waiters tookgood care of us there. Read more
Simple, well-crafted Italian flavors in an upscale setting. The wait staff are really kind and cheerful, while the interior is... nicely decorated. You can see into the kitchen from the dining area, but it adds to the experience. Food was tasty, with theflavors being just right. The bread is really tasty, especially when dipped in olive oil. Read more
Nice atmosphere. I ordered a seafood risotto. Full of flavour: plenty of crab, squid, prawns. Probably a bit overcooked, but I'm... from Milan and as such a sever judge on risotto. I also took asparagus. Tender, juicy, perfectly cooked. I spent a total of $28.Not bad at all. Read more
Excellent tasty food. Five star service. Expensive