La Riv Wood Fired Italian

We really like this place. It’s a HIGH FOUR STARS for us. Dim lighting cozy booths and bar seats and a staff that has great personality and really cares about their profession. Oh, and the food is consistently great. We are stuck on the meatball and polenta appetizer and pizzas but have enjoyed many dishes and always go back. Not great for kids, but not bad, good for date night. Creative but classic cocktails and scrumptious desserts. The noise level is just right for semi-intimate conversation and bigger parties can all hear each other. If I could change one thing it would be add an eggplant dish but so many good eats keeps us coming back. See ya again soon, La Riv.

Great quality Italian food - we had the short rib pappardelle and truffle mushroom ravioli. You could tell the pasta was fresh and the short rib was melt-in-your-mouth. Excellent wine list and topped it all off with the delicious bread pudding. Will be coming back!

We recently visited La Riv Wood Fired Italian, and it was a wonderful experience! The staff was friendly and accommodating, and the ambiance was warm and inviting. We ordered the Carne pizza and Spaghetti Carbonara—both were outstanding. The pasta was rich and flavorful, and the pizza crust was perfectly crisp and delicious. It was hard to choose between dishes, but next time I’ll definitely be trying the Shrimp Scampi! Highly recommend this spot for anyone who loves authentic Italian food.

As we continue trying different restaurants in downtown Georgetown, we made reservations at La River Wood Italian Restaurant. After about a 15-minute wait, we were seated near the front door. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the staff overall seemed pleasant. Our server was Paul. While looking over the menu, it felt like the restaurant catered more toward wine enthusiasts, as the wine selection seemed more extensive than the food selection. Having traveled to Italy and visited many Italian restaurants across the U.S., I expected more traditional Italian options. I was also surprised they didn’t have lasagna, and when I mentioned it, I was told it was more of an Americanized dish than Italian—which I personally disagree with. For dinner, I ordered the Italian meatballs and spaghetti, but unfortunately it was very bland and under-seasoned. Normally I finish everything on my plate, but this time I couldn’t. My wife ordered the fish, and she felt the same way—it also lacked seasoning. Both dishes were presented well, but no one offered parmesan cheese, seasoning, or anything extra to enhance the flavor. Service was decent overall, but the biggest issue was the long wait for our food—over 45 minutes. After checking with Paul, we were told the fish takes a long time, but that hasn’t been my experience. I later spoke with the manager, who was very professional and checked on the delay. He discovered our order hadn’t been entered in a timely manner and offered to comp our meal, which we appreciated. He also brought out extra meatballs while we waited—though they were also bland—and we were given a slice of red velvet cake, which was okay. Based on this experience, we’re willing to give the restaurant another try in the future—possibly with different friends to get a second opinion—especially since it was clearly busy and popular. People must enjoy it for a reason, though from our visit, the food selection and flavor didn’t seem to be the main draw.

Food was excellent! Took the family there on Christmas Eve and we had a fantastic time. Never felt rushed, waiter was super attentive, food was the best, great cocktails and wine. Perfect setting for a dinner and then to walk around Georgetown square and soak in the lights and ambiance. Thanks for a great dinner!

I have always loved the Caesar salad and pizza at and have dined there several times. Unfortunately, my last experience was beyond disappointing — it was infuriating. Our waiter was rude and made the entire evening uncomfortable. When I ordered bread, fully aware that it is not complimentary and prepared to pay for it, he felt the need to point that out in a shallow and condescending way the bread was not free. It was unnecessary and disrespectful. What upset me even more was the lack of attention to our table. He never once came back to check on us, yet we clearly saw him providing attentive and friendly service to his other tables. My party couldn’t help but notice the difference. I don’t want to assume it was because we are Latino and the other tables were not, but the contrast in service was impossible to ignore. We were also planning to order two mac and cheese dishes to go, but he took so long to return to our table that we eventually gave up. I had to ask twice for my Caesar salad, and whenever I tried to get his attention, he acted as if he couldn’t even see our table. I cannot believe the level of poor service we experienced. It was disrespectful, dismissive, and completely unacceptable. After several good visits in the past, this experience has left me angry and extremely disappointed.

My husband and I enjoyed a delicious New Year’s Eve dinner at La Riv. The food and service were excellent as usual. I took away one star simply because it is a bit noisy.

We had a fantastic experience at La Riv. It was our first time and we were impressed with the ambiance, food and service. We arrived early for a Thursday evening reservation but we were seated immediately and were able to choose the table. The cheese board and shrimp appetizer were good, the main meals were excellent. The wine was good too. The prices are high but definitely worth it. Great restaurant in a good location. Highly recommended.

5 stars! The food was incredible, the drinks were perfect made by Robert, and the service was outstanding. Robert was very friendly and extremely attentive the whole time. The atmosphere was welcoming and he made the entire experience even better my family and I. I'll definitely be coming back just to see him shake some good cocktails for us, only for him!

Outstanding, upscale Italian. Located downtown Georgetown so parking can be tough if you go on a busy weekend. The service is fantastic from the host to the bar to the table service. Elegant and knowledgeable. The inside is a warm comforting atmosphere. The tables have fresh linens and a mini lamp which is a nice touch. Highly recommend the octopus appetizer, the Short Rib Pappardelle, the pizza and the Ciabatta bread! All were flavorful and cooked to perfection. The octopus was tender and not rubbery. I didn't care for the pancetta used in the Bucatini a La Riv pasta dish - it was tough and dry. We will be back soon to try more!

It was cold inside the restaurant when we dined in mid-November - the A/C was still running and the staff was cold as well. They adjusted the temp but it takes quite a while to improve the temperature inside a large, mostly empty restaurant. We put our jackets back on. The service was warm and friendly, promptly taking our orders, delivering our drinks and food. We enjoyed the food (salad, entrees) and adult beverages. The ambience is very beautiful and has a clean decor style which invokes relaxation. We will return and hopefully have a better experience.

It was our second time in a year in visiting La Riv. Unfortunately it did not live up to other reviews. I ordered the salmon which was average with a high price point. The salmon was cooked perfectly but the seasoning was like the chef did not taste the flavor while cooking. It was an excellent cut of meat but lacked seasoning. My wife had shrimp which was fresh caught but the balance of olive oil and pesta has nothing short of oily shrimp and lacked simple ingredients, like salt and pepper. I will not return due to the quality and value are not in alignment. However the service was impeccable. I recommend La Riv if you prefer overpriced bland food.

My first time here, an excellent experience. Sat at the bar as a solo, enjoyed a very generous happy hour. Both the half price beef tartare and ahi crudo were excellent. The Vieux Carre cocktail is one of the better examples that I've had in the area, strongly recommend. I worked with three bar staff, but Robert was a standout, He seems to really love the place and made me feel especially welcome.

The pizza is amazing, but today I tried the roasted chicken which was very juicy and tasty! The side of focaccia was fenomenal, freshly baked and with butter. Everything was delicious as usual. The service is great! Everyone is helpful and willing to accommodate you, therefore, you create your own experience in this beautiful place. I've been here a few times already and love everything I've had every single time.

The food was delicious, service was good and the ambiance was upscale. Loved the fresh flowers.

Beautiful spot in Georgetown that we have somehow overlooked on our quest for beautiful food for date nights. Service with a smile, from wine suggestions to entree choices. Everything was perfect from start to finish. Anything that touched the wood fire was delicious. Say yes to the mussels and wedge (one of the best I've ever had.) Tried the Branzino and Wood roasted chicken, and can't wait to come back for more!

La Riv was on my list to try, so I stopped in on a Saturday for brunch - which they don't have The restaurant was pretty empty so were told to sit where we'd prefer. First impression sitting down-there were crumbs on the table cloth and the silverware had water spots. I guess I should be happy since water spots mean it at least went through a dishwasher of some sort. At their price point that would be a no, not ok. They are open for lunch on Saturday but it's the regular menu- no lunch or brunch options or prices-which isn't smart in my book but I'm not the owner. Since it wasn't busy the server constantly approached our table to order-I mean I'm all for service but read the room, apparently we're still looking at the menu as we just took our seats and we informed you it was our first time. Nonetheless, we ordered their version of a French 75 and an IPA. I'd skip the French 75, it was pretty but lacked the appropriate bubble to gin flavor. We decided on the parpadelli and the fig and prosciutto pizza. The portion of the parpadelli was that of what one would expect for lunch minus a lunch price but overall it was tasty and the short rib was very tender. The pizza was the favorite as it was perfectly balanced and flavorful. Loved the contrast of the goat cheese, prosciutto, arugula, fig and balsamic. All in all if in GT and you want Italian it's an option but there are definitely better priced options in the surrounding area.

I wish Yelp had a 3.5 stars I can give this place but I can't so....The highlight of this place is definitely the service--the staff is exceptional, welcoming, and attentive. Our server was knowledgeable, friendly, and did an amazing job. The food was beautifully plated and visually impressive. However, the portion sizes and flavors didn't quite match the price point. There are other restaurants offering similar quality at a lower cost. That being said, the outstanding hospitality alone makes me want to come back and give them another try.

Everything was delicious! Lauren was a great waitress. Nicely decorated & clean. We had reservations at 5pm so it wasn't crowded but at 6pm it got very crowded.

We walked in and asked for a table, only to be told they were fully booked. The hostess with the long dark hair asked if we had a reservation and we said no. We were offered a seat at the bar. We decided that the bar was not what we wanted. We explained we really wanted a table. She said that they were fully booked. We left and went across the street to a pizza place. This place was jam packed and we were told there was a 30 minute wait. While sitting at the front bench I looked up La Riv on open table. I noticed that they did indeed have tables open one every 15 Minutes. I asked my hubby to book the next time slot. Waited 5 minutes and returned to the restaurant. I looked away as my husband explained to the same hostess that we had a reservation. We could tell by the look on her face she wasn't pleased. She did not give us a friendly greeting. Or do anything to help us feel welcome. She grabbed the menus and walked us to a table and left. The waitress arrived she was bubbly friendly and seemed very happy to be a part of our dining experience. She asked if we had dined with them before. She let us know what new items were added to the menu. We ordered the...some wine, some focaccia bread, a Florentine steak, a wedge salad and Bucatini Al La Riv. We really enjoyed the meal. There was a slight mix up on the temp of the steak but that was quickly taken care of. The only downside was the experience with the hostess. When it was time to head out the same hostess was cleaning the front door glass. Can you believe she glared at me when we left? I don't get it...... I would give this place a 4 but the experience with the hostess dropped it a point.

My wife and I enjoyed dinner at the restaurant. Started with Wood Grilled Octopus. This was wonderful. Mains were Rigatoni Bolognese and Pappardelle. The dishes were excellent. Restaurant was beautiful and staff was great. Would recommend going and having a great meal.

Nice little spot near the Georgetown square if you're in the mood for some freshly made pasta or wood smoked delectables. I'd say it's a little overpriced, my reason being partially due to having similar dishes at other italian restaurants within Austin that do it a little bit better at a lower price tag. Regardless of the price, overall the food was well prepared. The asparagus and caesar salad might have been the stars of the show, nice smokiness on the vegetables plus I always appreciate a lightly dressed and fresh caesar salad. I think I prefer a less saucy pappardelle, the texture on the noodles become a little soggy. However, the pork that came with the dish was tender, fatty, and cooked to perfection. Nothing too exceptional about the spaghetti, would have preferred it to come with protein (without having an additional cost for meatballs) but not bad. If you're looking for light italian fare and cheaper drinks, you might have better luck down the block at Kork. If you're looking for the ambiance and attentive service, the additional cost might be worth it at La Riv.

This was my second time there, because my friend loves this place! Service was excellent This time we had reservations for her birthday, they had a birthday card at the table for her which was a nice added touch. -food was good -drinks were awesome -A seating area would be appreciated while waiting on your party. -there wasn't a complimentary birthday dessert offered. -The wood fire octopus will forever be the star of the show!

LOCATION: La Riv is at a really nice location. It's on the corner of a relaxed intersection, just on the outskirts of Georgetown's Main Street, but still within walking distance of all the shops. Service we had was great once we sat down, but we did have to wait for about 15 minutes despite having made a reservation days before. They were busy, so it may have just gotten missed, but it was not a big deal. Awesome interior and a nice private room. They have a huge brick oven and sleek wine room within view of almost every table inside. FOOD: We started with the steak bruschetta and the ciabatta. It was nice and moist with the red wine Demi glaze, which I loved. Steak was well cooked, although I could have stood for a bit more seasoning on the meat. Main courses were awesome. Our pasta was cooked perfectly, and the cacio e pepe especially had a great flavor to it. Similar to others we've had, but a bit creamier than usual which was a great consistency. Meatballs on the spaghetti were excellent as well. DRINKS: My fiancé had some red wine that she enjoyed, although her first choice was a still rose, but they only carried sparkling rose at that time. I had the basil mule which is just a classic Moscow mule with basil. It was great, no complaints. OVERALL: I would 100% recommend this place, especially for a date night or elevated business outing. From our experience, La Riv doesn't reinvent Italian food, but they do a fantastic job at providing food and an atmosphere that is completely satisfying.

This place is a perfect date night spot very close to the main square in Georgetown. It's more upscale Italian with delicious pizzas and pasta options. We went for a couples date night and the server was very welcoming and professional. Handled our orders with no issue and gave good recommendations that we took. Especially the Osso Bucco which was one of my favorite entrees I've had at dinner in Georgetown. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an upscale date night without having to go downtown

Dinner and service were excellent. We started with mussels and the chef board and both were delicious. The broth with the mussels was great with ciabatta bread. We ordered the tomato and burrata salad and two different pastas (cacio pepe and short rib), everything was amazing.

I planned a lunch on a Sunday for six ladies. One being a bride. La Riv made us feel so special. Their private room is very intimate. The staff went above and beyond to make the table look beautiful. As far as to put rose petals on the table. As well as a long stem rose at each place setting. We all ordered a variety of small plates. The beet salad, the prosciutto and fig pizza, beef tartar, tuna, everything was delicious and shareable. The short rib pasta was perfectly cooked, and absolutely delicious. Their wine menu was wonderful. We ended up getting a bottle of Prosecco. Everyone complimented the restaurant, the food, and the staff. This was an amazing experience and a memory. I know the bride will not forget.

I had been to the Temple location and loved it. Now in Georgetown it is even more accessible. Our server was really nice and attentive. As a fan of octopus I had to try it. It was very tender and had that char that makes it crunchy in some parts. The cannellini purée wasn't my thing, but the Calabrian chili paste was amazing. Just that and the octopus were the star of the evening. I'm GF so I had to order the GF pasta which was not my favorite as it was just too al dente for my taste, but flavor wise it was good. Had it not been GF, I think it would have been amazing. Daughter was in love with the truffle Mac and the fillet was simply amazing.

Delicious food and ambiance. Service is extraordinarily exceptional. Love their pasta & pizza!

Came here Saturday night around 8PM and the joint was bussling... or is that Bustling? No matter , the place was hopping busy.. waited at the bar for our table to be ready. The bartenders were trying to help us but they were swamped with orders, no worry. Finally took our drink order and promptly made our cocktails... After a lil snafu with the table , we were sat in front of the very busy pasta maker. Man that guy was hustling with the pasta making... it was pretty cool to see. Our server was very nice and prompt, and was apologetic after we ordered for the long food wait time. 45 minutes is a bit long , but we came at the busiest time and understood. It's funny that one hour later, there were numerous open tables as the dinner rush ended. We ordered the wood fired chicken with fingerling potatoes and spinach and the Paparadelle with braised short ribs. We also ordered the wood grilled garlic bread. The bread was fantastic and tasted even better as we sopped up some of the broth from our plates. Be warned the tomato/oil/calabrese pepper dip that accompanied the bread is spicy and has a good KICK! The Paparadeli was very tasty , cooked perfectly and was not overly fatty/rich as some short rib dishes can be. The chicken was delicious and well seasoned. The potatoes and the spinach were delicious in their own right... overall for my first visit here, it was a very enjoyable! Can't wait to come back. I would recommend having a nicer whiskey/bourbon selection though..

Came here on a Friday night for Valentine's Day, it was our first visit! The service was incredible and we got a great table. Our waitress gave us complete attention and there was never a minute where we needed anything. The food here is full of flavor with surprising unique mixes of sauces and seasonings too. Make sure you try out the bread. The tapenade dip is addictive as it gets. The atmosphere was romantic with candle lit tables and great lighting. We will be here more frequently and wish I had come here much sooner. Thank you to Amy and the awesome manager who took great care of us all night long.

The atmosphere is very open and relaxed The service was good pleasant but I didn't get the impression she knew good food The food was shockingly disappointing. My companion had meatballs with polenta. When I tell you the meatballs were hard and tough I mean exactly that. They also lacked flavor. Bland hard I wouldn't serve them at home. My wood fired octopus that everyone raves about? It wasn't grilled enough and tasted of nothing It needed olive oil and lemon and maybe some fresh herbs. There was overwhelming flavor from the chile oil. Overwhelming. The best part was the white bean puree of which there was very little. Perhaps a tablespoonful Aperol Spritz was great as was Caesar salad.

This Italian restaurant is my favorite. Not only was there not a lot of people and no waiting time, but the menu has great options, with reasonably priced pizzas and pasta made fresh daily. The waiters are kind and accommodating. I highly recommend their pizzas, ciabatta, and meatballs - all delicious and full of flavor. The only disappointment was the Mac and Cheese, which I would NOT recommend because it was very bland and tasteless. However, the rest of the food makes up for it, and I'll definitely return for their pasta, but not their steaks as they're a bit pricey.

Cool building, nice decor, polite and friendly service, nice menu options, good preparations. We split a countryside salad, Rigatoni Bolognese and Branzino and all were well prepared and tasty. Then we took a walk around the square which was lovely.

We had a reservation for 7:15 PM. We walked into the restaurant and there were 3 staff members standing at the host stand all talking to each other, none of them greeted us or acknowledged us for a minute or two as they kept chatting. We told them we had our reservation and they said it would still be a 30-45 minute wait. When asked why make a reservation then, they stated that other people also had to wait who made reservations. They did not apologize and were not friendly. We waited outside the restaurant for about 10 minutes and they came and seated us, at a haphazardly put-together bar in the back as all of the tables were taken. This put-together bar seating was where servers cashed their tickets and they kept putting items right at our dining spot. They also even put dishes on the bar top to unload! The wine was a large pour. The food was tasty, no complaints there. The poor ambiance made it difficult to enjoy our meal. Our waitress was kind. As this is an expensive restaurant, the service should be better. The Temple, TX location is far superior to this location and we will not be back to the Georgetown location.

Made a reservation a couple of days ago and when I showed up they told me it was going to be an " hour wait" for two people. That was a little annoying already because it defeated the whole purpose of the reservation. What was more annoying was the three hostess who made us feel unwelcome as soon as we came in. We eventually got called not to a both or a table, but a clearly haphazard put together counter where the servers put their orders in. The entire time the servers were practically in our faces, putting in orders, folders and other items inch's away from our plate. It is clearly disorganized here and drastically effected our experience. At least the decoration and ambiance was relatively nice. The food-- was good, but not amazing. Our experience clearly hampered our tastebuds. They also have a temple location and the experience there is leagues ahead of this location. Despite the food being good... the experience... the staff... and the haphazard table was definitly not worth the almost $200 meal. There is ample of different restaurants in Georgetown worth the price.... This one was clearly not worth it. Will most likely not be back.

Reservation for two at 530pm on a Saturday. We were seated promptly and promptly greeted by our waiter. We shared the octopus appetizer, a Caesar salad, and the short rib pappardelle. Octopus - 10/10, perfectly cooked and you could taste the wood fired oven! Perfect size app for two. Asked for a bowl of lemon wedges... it just needed a little spritz. I still gave it 10/10... Maybe it's just my personal taste. Caesar salad - 6/10, unremarkable. Imagine the nicest grocery store Caesar kit you've ever had. I'm pretty sure the croutons were homemade, yummy! Pappardelle - 7/10, perfectly braised short ribs and homemade pasta. Also... portions were perfect to share (for a reasonable $3 splitting fee). However, the sauce was a bit thin and lifeless. Could taste the meatiness, but it had no body and was just a tiny bit bland. Seemed like they didn't reduce it enough. Service - 10/10 Ambiance - 10/10 Access on a Saturday night - 10/10 Value 10/10 - $100 before tip for a glass of wine, a beer, an app, a shared salad, and a shared entree. Owner Feedback: website's menu needs to be updated, the in-house menu had additional items. Also, online menu didn't have prices. The plastic page protectors in your wine book are worn and starting to fall out a bit. Got to get ahead on your fruit fly problem.

We gave it another try because last time we had cold food and raw meat and figured our waitress, 2 weeks in the job was still learning ... reservation for 4 on a Friday . Great waiter , did everything under HIS control during the evening. Pizza came lukewarm.. returned to kitchen. NY strip room temperature, onion with it was fully raw and tomato not ripe. grilled romaine comes with the core and not warm, a piece of bacon i. the middle when it used to be a bunch of bacon pieces nicely mixed with the dressing. What happened to the chef who used to serve HOT food?.... for the price it costs, food should be hot and having to return it to the kitchen should mean... AT LEAST a visit from the manager to the table! We will not return .

We came to La Riv for my wife's birthday. The service was SPECTACULAR; he staff was attentive to our every need! Our waiter was the best. Great atmosphere, too- this is the perfect date night restaurant. And most importantly, the food was incredible! We will definitely be back again!

Great service and delicious food. We love their new happy hour too! It is a must stop on Georgetown.

We went to celebrate our anniversary. We were seated immediately and, (Bradley), our waiter, appeared right away. He answered all our questions and was very attentive and friendly. We ordered old fashioned's and garlic ciabatta bread to start, which were very good! We split a salad, which was fresh and delicious. Our main dishes were Pappardelle with short rib and Wood roasted chicken. No complaints. Everything was prepared to perfection . Service, atmosphere, and food were all top-notch. The owner and a manager both stopped to inquire if everything was fine. There was one minor snafu with our order, which was quickly remedied. They even offered us a complimentary dessert of bread pudding. We will definitely be back!

My husband & I came here for our anniversary & it was AMAZING!! We loved the wood grilled octopus. He got the pappardelle and I got the rigatoni - both delicious! They were so sweet, they even brought us some bread pudding to celebrate our anniversary! Looking forward to visiting again.

It was fantastic, I went with my husband. The drinks were good, my husband loved the octopus. Will be back.

My husband and I came to dinner here tonight for our wedding anniversary. This restaurant is located in downtown Georgetown. It is welcoming and inviting. They have a very good size menu with something for everyone. Our servers name was Lauren. It is because of Lauren that I am giving this restaurant a five star review. She made our night exceptional. She went above and beyond to make sure that I was not served any food that I was allergic to. She was attentive and did her absolute best for us. I ordered salmon and my husband ordered filet mignon. I had a glass of wine and he had a martini. (This restaurant does not allow you to bring your own bottle of wine, they do not have a license for that.) We received a tiramisu for dessert and Lauren kindly sprinkled cinnamon around it and wrote happy anniversary on the plate, then she offered to take our photo. She was so kind. I will be back, however, I will make sure that Lauren is working and that she is my server. I am certain that if it wasn't for Lauren, I would've had a different experience. It took a while for the bar to make our drinks, and I saw Lauren follow up on them several times to get us beverages as soon as possible. Lauren had to go back-and-forth to the kitchen and ask them the ingredients of the food so that I wouldn't get sick. She could not get an answer for the salad dressing, and she helped me come up with a solution for my salad dressing. She checked all the ingredients in my dinner. She even told me the ingredients in my husband's dinner just in case I decided to have a nibble! Thank you, Lauren, for giving us a wonderful, 21st wedding anniversary with my husband. We will be back!

Lovely location, easy parking without having to go all the way downtown. It was actually a gem to go here! The waiter gave great tips on what to order, we had the branzino, Pasta bolognese, grilled octopus and the pizza. Honestly all of the dishes were great! Needless to say we left with plans to come back! The cocktails were also great! Definitely recommend!

We came in Friday night to celebrate a birthday and had such a great experience at La Riv! Heidi and the GM Nick gave us a 10 star experience.. everything they recommended along with the service was 10/10. Highly recommend the ravioli and steak options... incredible! It was such a fun night for us and it's truly due to the excellent service we received. I'd highly recommend this restaurant to anyone and we will definitely be back. Thank you Nick and Heidi for making our experience a great one!

Our experience at La Riv could not have been better. Our server, Heidi, was attentive, helpful, and full of great suggestions without being overbearing. We started with a round of martinis (the cucumber martini was perfection!) and she asked about appetizers. I had wanted to try the octopus appetizer but my husband was skeptical. Once Heidi said it was a must try we went ahead and ordered it, and when it came out, my plain-Jane husband was blown away by the explosion of flavor that appetizer offered.. My husband ordered the Caesar salad and short rib pasta for dinner, and I settled on the pasta with pancetta, mushrooms, and peas in olive oil sauce. Even being gluten free, my meal was phenomenal, and we enjoyed the ambience, service, and food at La Riv more than anywhere else we've been in months.

Great Italian food and ambience. Loved everything we had on Mother's Day! So glad we found this place. Will definitely be going back.

First time trying this place that newly opened in Georgetown. Parking is not ideal. You'll be walking a block or two depending upon the time you go. We had reservations on a Thursday for 4, at 6:45p. Seated promptly upon arrival. It quickly filled up. Menu has options for everyone to find something they like. They were out of the pizzas due to not having any dough made that day. Also out of the seasonal cocktail I wanted to try, however, the old fashioned I ordered was delicious! Service was great. Price range was a little above average, I ordered beef tartare, Mac and cheese, and a Caesar salad and a slice of cheesecake to go, w the cocktail and my tab was $112 gratuity included. Mac and cheese was dry, lacked the creaminess I was expecting with the way it was described in the menu but good flavor. Other friends at the table had the heirloom tomato salad and the bolognese.

I was excited to try this restaurant. The hostesses were a bit confused despite me having a reservation. The server was very friendly and knowledgeable. I ordered steak tartare, one of my favorite meals, but this one was very rough cut with HUGE chunks. Some of the worst I've had. I wasn't overly impressed with the menu. It seemed a bit incohesive. The ambiance wasn't bad, but also nothing special. I wouldn't choose to go back, but am sure I could find something decent if I was invited by friends/family.

I wanted to love this place but it was just okay. Disclaimer, the menu is pretty meat centric which just isn't for me. The staff was very friendly. The bartenders were knowledgeable , attentive and very nice. My friend had the steak bruschetta appetizer as her meal ($18) and it was very large with nice flavors. I had the buratta salad ($18) and we shared truffle Mac and cheese. My salad was nice but literally had been heavily salted. The mood was darkened by what appeared to be the restaurant mgr. The lady appeared to stalk the servers every move and twice reprimanded servers within our earshot. She never engaged a patron or had a smile on her face. The servers got so tense every time she came around that we started to get tense. There's a few tables outside on the sidewalk and the inside of the restaurant is comfortable with nice decor. We loved watching the pizza chef with the large brick oven/grill.

Pretty amazing food. The branzino was awesome and on point, something about a whole fish just screams feral and they somehow made it elligant for the dining table.

My husband and I had one of the best meals EVER here. We spontaneously went for an early dinner and were sat immediately. Our server was super sweet. I asked for a mocktail and what was brought to us was amazing! Not too sweet and pretty too! Almost like an alcohol free Paloma. For food, the grilled wedge salad is incredible and had such good flavor. The focaccia bread was crumbly and had this honey butter drizzled on it. The gnocchi pasta, we added shrimp and it was so good and the truffle potatoes were the perfect side dish. This is one of our favorite restaurants on the square and we've always had the best experience, from beginning to the end of the meal. We will definitely be coming again.

I was asked to leave bythe manager, falsely accused me of taking an inappropriate photo of her bartender. She even came around to view the photo on my phone. I showed her the image, which wasn't of her--it was actually of a different bartender--and there was nothing inappropriate about it. Despite this, I was still removed from the premises.

I ordered the Tomahawk steak with seasoned potatoes and wood grilled salad wedge. The steak was grilled and seasoned to perfection. The smoked grilled wedge salad was outstanding! It had so much flavor with the grilled smoke. We had a large UT graduate party and our server handled us very well. My wife wanted a semi sweet cocktail so our server had the bartender, Rebeca come talk to her about the different cocktails. She was amazing! The atmosphere was inviting and charming. The only reason I did not give it a five star was the pricing was a bit high $$$$ I still recommend them.

Decided to try this restaurant on a Sunday afternoon and everything was amazing! Disclaimer, I don't enjoy Italian... (pasta).. haha BUT, it turns out that I do enjoy this restaurant. I ordered the NY Strip and P.E.I. Mussles. Then ordered more Mussels. Needless to say, I've been craving another wood-fired steak and mussels since that first outing. The service was quick, the staff were friendly and personable, and I will definitely be returning soon.

This kind of restaurant is exactly what Georgetown needed. The ambiance is beautiful, although quite loud, the service is top notch, and the food is delicious. We came here with a large party over the holidays and I felt like the staff was very attentive and helpful even though the place was slammed. We had several menu items including the pizza and pappardelle (this is a heavy item so I recommend to get some tums ready). All in all five stars.