In Riva

Lovely and quaint restaurant that I've passed numerous times and finally decided to try. The staff is very friendly and nice. I love love love there sticky ribs. Meat falls right of the bone, cooked and seasoned just right! Pizzas are cooked in brick oven and comes out nice a hot. A good selection of food items. They do have onsite parking and if the lot gets full you can always park across the street and pay for parking.

We just celebrated our first wedding anniversary, and we still can’t stop talking about how perfect our wedding day at In Riva was. This restaurant has always been such a special place for us to celebrate life’s moments, so it only felt right to get married there. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. The food was absolutely incredible, the atmosphere and views were so beautiful, and every detail was handled with special thought. Artie and his team went above and beyond to help us create the perfect menu and bring our vision to life. Our guests are still raving about how amazing the food was and how fun and memorable the night felt — many have even been back since to enjoy it again. We’re so grateful to In Riva for making our wedding day so special.

This was a quick stop before an event at World Cafe Live, but it was a nice experience. The menu is limited with a few decent staples. I got the burger and fries with the fried rice balls with cheese in marinara. Both were good but the burger though cooked perfectly had no seasoning. Fries were standard fair. Thr rice balls were quite good and different. Price was reasonable. My partner got prime rib and Brussel sprouts. The rib was great, thr Brussel sprouts below average. You will spend about 70 to 100 for 2 people with a few drinks and the atmosphere is nice and qell lit.

Please bring the chicken Parmesan back! It was the reason this place once was a weekly hot spot for me!! The meatballs and sticky ribs are just delicious. They also have a cocktail with a scoop of lemon sherbet that’s a must have!! I definitely recommend and will be back❤️

I Always wonder why i dont go here more often until i go here. Even on the hottest days it takes forever to get waters. The crab ravioli was single note w no sauce. The salad lacked the noted key ingredient. The octopus was both chewy and hard. Pizza for my 4 year old was descent. Priced too high for the offering. 1 of 3 drinks (water).

Great find in East Falls. Unique menu with smallish servings. Everything we had was solid and the service was great. Outdoor seating is great!

So let me start off by saying the outside of the establishment is nice. Also have parking for customers.. me and My Niece went here because online and on the website said they had happy hour! If you go on the website, it have a whole happy hour menu, when we asked for the happy hour menu it was basically pizza and beer! So number one the website is false advertisement!!! They do not have happy hour like other restaurants! !!! so I ordered a pepperoni pizza and it came with a beer. The pizza was super greasy, and the cheese was thick, which equals horrible.! Next is the grill shrimp with an olive oil dressing! The waiter told me it comes with noodles so I got it, when it came to the table, it looked like jelly!!! the olives was huge. The taste was there, but honestly, it was just too much going on for me.! Also a bug flew on my beer. Smh I’m low-key upset. I paid for the whole service, if this is your type of atmosphere cool, but me personally I do not recommend it..

The portion sizes and the taste of the food here is mediocre. EXTREMELY OVERPRICED and not at all worth the prices. It’s insane to think that you can spend easily $200 here and the portion sizes are enough for just 1 person. The pasta lacked flavor :( and for $26 buckaroos woah yeah.. we left hungry and had no other choice but to buy take out from a different restaurant. It took me back to when I was 5 being served in a kids bowl not even a cup of pasta on my plate. I wanted to add that we went on Valentine’s Day for a dinner and they had a whole wedding upstairs happening while couples tried to enjoy their dinner. Not only was it over-stimulating, the service was horrible. There were 3 different songs playing, severs were either dancing or on their phones near the entrance, or devoting their energy into the event upstairs. Please make sure next time during a holiday if there is an event that will occur during a reservation time, you alert your customers prior to committing (especially for those with sensory-auditory problems) in my case. I would’ve happily picked a different time and still try the place out. I would’ve valued the honesty/transparency from the establishment. 2 stars because the eggplant appetizer was pretty good but this place just gives off wine and dine pizza spot.

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.)

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.

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

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!

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!

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.

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!

The server named Brooke was amazing, I'm surprised with how well she handled everything during a big rush, I want people to remember that these servers are humans and have emotions so to handle and deliver this great service was outstanding. Ask for Brooke, if you want excellent service

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!

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Food was great, service terrible. We had to ask twice for everything because the waiter forgot. Drinks, takeout boxes, check, check pickup. Nobody ever came just to check on the table. Ordering is done on a printout paper by putting an x next to what you want.

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

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!).

In Riva is hard to rival for happy hour and dinner in East Falls--or anywhere along the Schuylkill for that matter. I always get great service. The drinks--cocktails and beers being personal favs--are fantastic. The food is consistently yummy. In Riva has a lot of routes to satisfaction and satiation. I've tried many of the apps, big plates, pasta dishes, and pizzas. All wonderful, especially the whipped ricotta, meatballs, octopus, bucatini, and branzino. I advise you to sit outside on the patio when the weather is nice! You can watch all of the fit people biking and jogging by as you work on getting a little fatter

Great food!! Must try chicken parm and black ink pasta. Friendly staff and dog friendly.

Don't push the bathroom door all the way closed from the inside. There is no handle and you will have to grab the bottom of the door to get out. The manager said it's not a problem. Amazing!

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

After small problem with our reservation We had a great time food was great service was amazing we Were there on Friday night

The pizza and food was so good everyone should go here. Also yesterday was my dad's birthday

This may have been the best pizza I've had in Philly. The service was quick and professional. I will say the drinks were a little watered down but definitely delicious.

Solid drinks, apps, and the pizza is good except the menu does not properly advertise how spicy things are. Only one of the pizzas is labeled as spicy, however the sausage pizza is extremely spicy to the point I couldn't eat that much. From reading other reviews, this carriers over to other menu items as well. It's pretty simple... if it's spicy, label it.

Always have a good time here. Food quality is good. Service is consistent but a little slow sometimes if they are busy which is understandable. Great options for happy hour. Such a beautiful restaurant with great views!

I sat outside with my dog and cousin. The atmosphere was very welcoming and dog friendly. They gave my dos treats and water. The server was really nice and attentive. The food was really food. I ordered the whipped ricotta, meatballs, and a pizza. Everything was delicious! I can't wait to come back!

Pizza+Pups= Party. Super cute Italian place with plenty of outdoor and indoor seating, their outdoor patio is heated which is nice as we head towards the winter. They have a Happy Hour 4pm to 6 pm Monday to Friday so we were able to get a couple of drinks in! For the food we decided to go with the Spicy chicken Parm and the Margherita Pizza. The spicy chicken Parm was unlike any other I've ever tasted, for starters it was dark meat on the bone, the sauce was spicy and since I prefer dark meat I loved it ! The Margherita pizza was good, fresh however it was charred black in the bottom, so slightly overdone. We were quite full as a party of 2 , so will definitely be back to taste some of the other items on the menu!

Update: a few years later I got a chance to circle back to In Riva and my experience was just as lovely. Most of the dishes on the menu were familiar. Pros: free on-site parking, plenty of outdoor seating, dog friendly and kid friendly Cons: the parking lot is tight so you have to do a little maneuvering to get in and out What to Order: For Drinks the Da Ros or Espresso Martinis. For Food the Spaghetti with King Crab (it's spicy!)

Such a great artisan style pizza place. The restaurant is a really dark place, great for a date night! I started off with a cocktail, I got the Dos Ros which had rose, strawberry and basil. Very tasty! For my pizza I got the sausage and peppers but I added pepperoni to it and I don't advise to do it cause it made it salty. They had it as sausage and peppers on the menu for a reason so take it the way it was listed for flavor purposes. My friend got the margherita pizza and sticky pork ribs that had a nice kick to them. I don't know what that sauce was but it was great! I want to go out to try their patio seating which looked like the place to be that night, but instead we sat inside. It was a Friday night so the place was kinda packed, parking situation wasn't ideal either, the lot infront of the place runs out of spots and you have to go to the paid lot across the way.

Delicious drinks, a cosmo & a melon ? (so good I will try to make at home). Meatball appetizer is truly amazing, the sauce is one of the best. The caesar salad also amazing, not a typical salad - better! the rigatoni duck bolognese so delish and the linguine with clams was good. Overall the food is top notch, service is excellent! highly recommend, sunday early afternoon perfect time to go.

Lovely ambiance but food has gone way downhill (and like many restaurants, much more expensive than it used to be). Pasta and pizza fine but nothing special. Worst chicken piccata I have ever had. Should be a delicate dish, ideally tasting lemon and butter. Was way too breaded with Panko bread crumbs instead of light flour, no discernible butter, and a thick gloppy sauce that had artichokes and lemon but little taste.

I really enjoyed this place. We had a group of 7 and they were able to serve us so quickly. Almost everything we ordered was a hit with the group. The standouts were the meatballs and the gnocchi with short rib. My only complaint is that it's a little loud and we had a hard time hearing the server and each other.

Love the atmosphere and the peacefulness of the outside patio..Definitely would be back

Nice spot for outdoor dining at the bottom of East Falls across Kelly Drive from the Schuylkill River! The bridge overtop provides decent shade, even to the seats without umbrellas, and, at least on the Saturday we went, there's a farmer's market in the parking lot across the street with live music, which adds a certain ambiance. Decent wood-fired pizza (the soppressata pizza was the omnivores' favorite, though the cipollina pizza was a close second with plenty of peppery arugula!) and tasty looking appetizers (we didn't order any, but saw many delivered to neighboring tables, who said they were good). Only saw one server who was masked and the tables (outside, too) weren't six feet apart, but we felt OK dining outside.