"Riva’s Italian in Montrose feels like a dive bar that at some point accidentally hired a pretty talented Italian-American cook and just sort of stuck with that theme. Decked out in near year-round holiday lights and a dizzying array of kitsch, the no-kids-allowed restaurant serves surprisingly excellent plates of pasta, piccata, and a complimentary pre-entree salad with unbelievably good Italian dressing. We’rre actually kind of obsessed with Riva’s, and even though nothing here will blow your mind, the cheesy carbs will heal what ails you. Go here for a casual meal, a quick date night, or anytime you want to feel a little warm cheer in your cold, grizzled heart. " - chelsea thomas, gianni greene
Richard Casteel
