Riviera Ristorante

The food was delicious and service was great. Many items to choose from. Fish and chips was lightly breaded cod cooked perfectly. Ceviche is drenched in a lemon sauce.

Great pasta, decent desserts, and great service. We ate in the outdoor area and the servers made sure that the heater was properly working and we're warm enough. They also made sure to check on how we're doing with the food and professionally provided recommendations when asked. Would love to visit this place again next time I visit Santa Rosa and I would recommend this place whoever is visiting the area and is looking for decent Italian food.

Exquisite and uncommon specials. Excellent service and a charming atmosphere equals I will look forward to returning. Get a reservation though. It can get very crowded.

Staff is really well-informed of the menu and open to accommodations if needed. Outdoor seating is perfect for the spring/summer!

I’ve been coming here for years. It’s the best Italian food I’ve had in Sonoma County. Great for lunch or dinner. The owners are from Italy and are such sweet people, they really care about your dining experience. The food is delicious. I always get the angel hair with bolognese or the lasagna. I have tried almost everything on the menu and it’s all amazing! The atmosphere is great, I always make a reservation for the terrace area. They also have amazing specials and great staff.

I can not say enough wonderful things about our dinner experience. Everything was completely on point. Atmosphere was perfect felt upscale yet relaxing. Beautiful attention to detail. Server was very friendly and attentive. All staff had a pleasantly upbeat vibe. Every dish we ordered was plated well and vibrant. Flavors all blended well together and prepared or cooked perfectly. From appetizer, salad, main entree to dessert. All paired well with the wine while they kept us hydrated. While all being priced responsibly. Cheers! Thank you so much for having us! Lovely experience!! Highly recommended!!

The food was excellent here. They start with a complimentary serving of bread and minced olive spread. There is not a split dish fee. We enjoyed the calamari salad with baby octopus in a well-balanced vinegarette. Then, a classic Ceasar salad. And then, the seafood risotto with large chunks of lobster in a creamy garlic sauce - deliciously paired with the Mackey Cellars cab Sauv from Sonoma vineyards. We also tried a side of the bolognese sauce, and it tasted like grandma's recipe when she added ground lamb. This meal touched on all the elements of taste on the taste buds. Chef understands how to marry balanced flavors. We sat outside on the patio. The decor did not match the delicious Italian food. Instead, the decor was African. I am unsure what the thought process was here other than the owner enjoying Africa. As for us, we would have enjoyed the full Italian experience

I had the worst lasagne I've ever had. 4 to 6 layers of pasta before any sauce or cheese. 16 to 18 total layers of pasta and that was one of their specials for the night. So dry and tasteless. My husband's dish of shrimp in a olive oil and mushroom sauce was okay. The focassia bread was good.