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Riva's Italian Restaurant Houston Reviews from The Last Year
Riva's is a very special place.
It's unique inside and the staff were extremely friendly and attentive. All four of us ordered different meals and were very pleased. You receive everything for one price including bread, salad, soup and your main entree. The drinks we ordered, I just had one but wanted a second, were fantastic and everyone enjoyed their dessert. The staff almost hugged us when we left, but you know, we've been living in a big city too long and did shy away. Ha, ha.
My favorite go to place! The food is excellent and you even
My favorite go to place! The food is excellent and you even get soup and salad included! Who does that anymore? Great owner, great staff, never a complaint after 10+ years!
A lot of old-fashioned Italian food produced in an
A lot of old-fashioned Italian food produced in an old-school authenticity. No loud music. No posers. Hidden on a side street. Bumping elbows with a dining room doin. People have conversations at Riva's. Seriously. No online reservations best I can tell. Human beings wine and homemade pasta. None of fancy California garbage of the modern American incarnation restaurant of restaurant "status"! Galleria posers need not apply. I wish America was more like tho.
The service from this establishment was excellent .
I came by to pick up a phone order , the staff was gracious and hospitable . They even offered to help me carry my food out to the car . The food taste so fresh and delicious. We ordered the chicken parm and the penne crema Rosa with chicken. Each meal came with a soup salad and garlic bread . Excellent value for the amount of food . This will be our new neighborhood Italian spot !
Waiters are nice (if you're white at least, judging by the
Waiters are nice (if you're white at least, judging by the many negative reviews referring to discrimination and racism) but this place is disgusting. I support LGBT... There are limits to decency though. We went for someone's birthday, and the "surprise" that came to the table was nothing less than disgusting. If you're a straight woman at least, and for most straight men, I'd think. Very visual and not funny at all. Sexual in nature. Trashy. Sleazy. Idk what lesbians think, but to me it was a totally offensive "joke". Threatening even. Made me want to flee and throw up. This place should be shut down.
The service is great as everyone is very friendly and the
The service is great as everyone is very friendly and the ambiance is more like a mini club vibe than a restaurant. The food portions are huge but the quality of some dishes are a hit or miss.
I hate to not score this place higher, but I was really
I hate to not score this place higher, but I was really disappointed with my experience. I had high expectations from what I've heard and seen online. The only thing that surpassed my expectations were all of the beautiful Christmas decorations- indoors and outdoors! The waitstaff was sweet and sassy which met well with the Montrose vibe. The food is what was truly disappointing. Although the lentil soup was surprisingly good (the texture and flavor were unique for what I would expect an Italian soup to be), it came luke-warm in plastic bowls, and everyone on my table had a different portion. I ordered the grilled chicken piccata which was topped with a decently creamy lemon butter sauce, whole slices of garlic, & capers. Unfortunately, the chicken was hard to cut and hard to chew. The lemon flavor was prominent- a bit too sour, and the dish was cold. It came with a side of alfredo pasta, however again... it was cold. It could have been the creamiest pasta, but it was cold and no one likes cold cheese. I saw another Yelp member say to save your money and go to Olive Garden, and unfortunately, I 100% agree.
Upon the recommendation of friends, I decided to give this
Upon the recommendation of friends, I decided to give this place a try, and it turned out to be a worthwhile visit. Navigating the menu proved to be a delightful challenge, given the array of enticing entrees. Eventually, we made our choices and settled on the Beef Ravioli and Veal San Pietro. Our selected entrees came with a delightful sequence of accompaniments: soup, salad, and garlic bread. The soup of the day was a heavenly vegetable concoction, so delicious that I was tempted to lift the bowl for a sip. The salad, dressed with ranch and an in-house sauce, perfectly complemented the flavors. Despite finding the garlic bread a tad on the garlicky side, I couldn't resist indulging in more than three pieces, happily dipping them into the savory sauces of our entrees. Moving on to the main course, the entrees were a culinary triumph. The Beef Ravioli surpassed my expectations, fulfilling every desire I had for the dish. On the other hand, the Veal San Pietro, while not resonating with my taste buds as it did with others at the table, was still well-regarded by them. I'd recommend giving it a shot based on their positive reviews. The meal left us thoroughly satiated, and I'm already planning a return visit to explore more of their offerings. As for the customer service, it was consistently decent. Our orders arrived promptly, and the staff checked on us regularly. A memorable moment occurred when one of the employees added an extra layer of cheese to our dishes, accompanied by playful innuendos. The lighthearted interaction added to the overall enjoyable vibe of the dining experience, making it a place I'd happily revisit.
This place and food is just Gross sorry .
There are two sweet waitresses except one rude woman with black hair In a pony tail we learned she is managers daughter she has no manners and we saw her argue with entire table of customers regarding the issue with the food C she was extremely rude . Never again not sure who putting these 4 and 5 stars it must be her or people never had Italian food in their freaking life .
One of my favorite places to go out and eat very adult
One of my favorite places to go out and eat very adult friendly. Meat sauce, bread and salad are just delicious.
Farewell
I am very disappointed in the treatment my friends and I receieved at Riva’s on a Wednesday night. There were five of us. We meet regularly for dinner, however, this was the first time in several months that all five of us were able to attend. When we arrived at Riva’s shortly after 6:00, one of us was already seated at a table and had ordered a drink. The five of us proceeded to greet each other with much excitement because we hadn’t been together in several months. We sat down and ordered a round of drinks. Within less than ten minutes of arriving, we were told by the owner (Michael) that “you need to be quiet.” We were astonished because 1) we hadn’t been in the establishment for very long, 2) we weren’t using foul language or being disruptive, and 3) the restaurant was almost empty. I was mortified as I had recommended Riva’s. I was looking forward to introducing four new patrons to one of my favorite establishments. It was painfully obvious that our patronage was not welcome. We paid for our drinks and left. I admit that we were loud immediately upon arrival, however, our boisterous behavior was not prolonged. There were so many other ways Michael could have handled the situation. A polite “hey, can y’all please keep it down” would have sufficed and we would not have found it offensive. There were many open tables so we could have been moved to another table. Michael could have waited a few minutes to see if we quieted down. So many options. I loved Riva’s so much, that my friends and I had planned to hold our “October” birthday party there at the end of the month. If Michael is offended by five women at 6:00 on a Wednesday evening, he would be appalled by a group of 10-12 on a Sunday afternoon. As I have contemplated this review over the last several days, I have become more and more distressed. I had been a huge fan of Riva’s for YEARS. I will miss it.
I second A HIDDEN GEM!! a MUST PLACE TO DINE IN MONTROSE
Excellent locally owned restaurant. We ordered the Eggplant Parmesan. We were served garlic bread, lentil soup, salad, and the main course. The food and service was excellent. We had tiramisu for dessert. They had ample parking. Great find in the Montrose area!!!
Excellent and inexpensive
This place is a bit big for a hole in the wall. A neighborhood gem for sure. It could use a bit of a cleanup. The service is outstanding. The food is very good. We ordered the Shrimp Scampi (sautéed) 5/5, Chicken Picatta 5/5, Cannelloni 4.5/5, and crème brûlée cheese cake 5/5. The prices are great too.
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Great Service - amazing dinner!!
Read about the site in NYT and bought a reservation at Mother Wolf in LA 2 days later. Worked great and the food was amazing!!!
Worked perfectly!
Got the reservation (that I couldn't get anywhere else) and was able to entertain a group of friends at the infamous Bern's Steakhouse.
Got into Nobu Malibu
Wonderful! My parents are visiting and we have wanted to go to Nobu Malibu for years. I tried getting a reservation myself but it was next to impossible. So glad I was able to buy a reservation on appointment trader for a decent price!
Very easy
Was very hesitant going into this experience but am glad to say that it worked out very well ! will definitely use appointment trader in the future
Fabulous Lunch
I was veeeeeerry skeptical that this would work, particularly at a restaurant as hard to get into as Nobu Malibu, and it was perfect! We had lunch outside on the patio and it was fabulous!
Great reviewer team
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Incredible
I got a reservation to Don Angie, which I've been trying to book for weeks! I am very happy with this service.
Best platform out there!
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This app is life changing
This app has opened my world up to so many wonderful new experiences I would never have the chance to have without access to this awesome app! 10/10!
Worked perfectly
Was a little nervous at first but was pleased to see that the booking went through flawlessly.
Highly recommended.
Success on Short Notice
Was able to snag an indoor table at Don Angie through an absolutely seamless worry-free process.
Worked perfectly, thank you!
This is a crazy holiday season in NYC and I was very pleasantly surprised to see that AppointmentTrader works! Will be using again!
Worked flawlessly!
Worked so well! I was a bit nervous, but everything went very smoothly. purchased the reservation, and got into the restaurant seamlessly.
Love this app!
So glad I came across this app :)
Quick table in Miami
I didn’t have my hopes high as it was a party of 4. In 24 hours I had a carbone reservation available! I was very happy as my family really wanted to come here
Prime time, great meal
So easy and had a prime time which I can never seem to get on normal res apps. So worth it
Got impossible NYC res
instead of waiting weeks I got my 4 charles reservation instantly
Worked perfectly to get into Carbone. So delighted
perfect
Worked well, got me into a restaurant with no availability
I was skeptical, and I still don't really know how they managed to find this hard-to-find reservation, but it was a win-win from my point of view, and I'll use this service again.
Last minute reservation for Delilah Las Vegas
Got a last minute reservation, dinner for 2 at Delilah Las Vegas: super impressed! The process was simple, transaction seamless. We had an amazing time! Couldn’t be happier! 😍
It works!
Ok at this point I've attended a reservation purchased on AT by a friend and sold a reservation personally. Both worked pretty smoothly, nothing sketchy about it. A few areas for improvement including a way to more directly communicate between buyers and sellers, but the app always seems to be in development. AT customer support is really(!) responsive and helpful too if you have questions!
Money transfer
As a seller, I like the fact i have the ability now to transfer money out of my AT account and into a bank account. Makes getting the money much easier then the process before.
Love this app
Got to go to places otherwise unreachable
Easy Access
Very easy to get into one of the hardest restaurants to reserve in New York.
Whose name will my reservation be under when I arrive at the venue?
It can be under your name or a name you choose! Some reservation offers already include the AppointmentTrader Transfer Service which will transfer the reservation in to your name. If its not included you can add it on after buying the reservation for a small fee. One thing on that though: As many reservations become available at last minute, taking a reservation in someone else name is quick and great for privacy. Most reservations on AT are listed with a virtual phone number, so all you need to do is present the phone number at the hostess stand and you are good to go!
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Process after bid is accepted.
Hey @EvocativeFold67, welcome to appointmenttrader! Once the reservation is in your portfolio, you definitely own the timeslot, the review team would not have approved the trade if the reservation wasn't confirmed - so you are going :-) Judging from your post you bid today and are going tomorrow - don't worry as long as you initiated the name transfer, you are good - the transfer service has to work with the opening hours of the reservation team of the respective venue. You will likely see the transfer confirmation a couple hours before your reservation time.
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