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In Riva, Philadelphia, PA

In Riva

4.5
4.5
2029 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
In Riva is the first venture by Philadelphia-born chef Arthur Cavaliere who has combined the similarities of his two favorite cities—Naples and Philadelphia—to deliver an unparalleled culinary experience. Sticking with the Italian translation of its name, In Riva is located "along the banks" of the Schuylkill River in East Falls.

In Riva is a Southern Italian inspired restaurant with urban flair, specializing in Napoletana style pizza, house-made pasta and contemporary antipasti. In Riva also offers an eclectic array of new and old world wines, Italian craft beers and racy specialty cocktails.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizza Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (215) 438-4848
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Arthur Cavaliere
  • Area
    East Falls
  • Cross Street
    N Ferry Rd.
  • Parking details
    There is a small private lot in front of the restaurant, as well as a large self-pay city lot just across North Ferry Road. Street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    K 61 R-6 Regional Rail
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 2,029 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
In Riva offers a delightful dining experience with a "cozy atmosphere," exceptional Napoletana-style pizza, and "attentive and knowledgeable" service. The outdoor seating provides beautiful views of the river, enhancing the ambiance. Patrons praise the "creative and delicious" dishes and cocktails. Though some find it "noisy" and pricey, many cherish its consistent quality.

2,029 Reviews
  1. Helen

    Atlanta Metro

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time here. Food and service were both great. The Riva Spritz was huge! Only complaint is that it was freezing!

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  2. Jerry

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been going here regularly for 3 plus years. Always great food. Love sitting outside in the summer. Brought a first timer who noted that they would be adding In Riva a to their restaurant list to return to.

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  3. kenneth

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good food and drink. We go about once every two weeks and enjoy our meals.

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  4. Vince

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been coming here for years absolutely love this place

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  5. Pamela

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a few great pies, pasta and chicken Milanese followed by sorbet and cannolis. All delicious and served efficiently and with a smile. The restaurant was crowded with that looked like quite a few repeat customers. Highly recommend for a nice casual night out with some delicious food at a fair price

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  6. Jeffrey

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    95 reviews

    4.0

    95 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great neighborhood place. Consistently good food and great service. VERY LOUD!

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  7. Remi

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here for a pre philly marathon carb load and was pretty standard pricing and food - nothing too special. Got a variety of pizzas and pastas- some creative pizzas but some were burnt. Had a reservation for 2 tables but when we got there they didn’t have this available for us and had to reconfigure something for us that was slightly uncomfortable but worked. Pretty good desserts though!

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  8. Susan

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Came for the chicken parm and it’s off the menu! So disappointed

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  9. Amy

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Good food and good waitstaff. The restaurant did not honor our reservation. The host offered no explanation nor assistance. After about 15 minutes we asked if there were any options and were told we could sit outside. We did so because our whole party was already on site - but we had reserved an INDOOR table and CONFIRMED our reservation. To no avail.

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  10. Stacy

    VIP

    Houston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is delicious. We really enjoyed the broccolini Caesar, pizza, and ravioli. The atmosphere is relaxing.

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FAQs

In Riva offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 438-4848.

In Riva is rated 4.5 stars by 2029 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today

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Google Map for In Riva

4116 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    N Ferry Rd.
  • Area
    East Falls
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizza Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is a small private lot in front of the restaurant, as well as a large self-pay city lot just across North Ferry Road. Street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    K 61 R-6 Regional Rail
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Arthur Cavaliere
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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