In Riva

4.5

2025 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 13 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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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
Website
http://www.in-riva.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Arthur Cavaliere

Location
4116 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129
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 <br />61 <br />R-6 Regional Rail
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Tomato ConservaUS$10.00
parmigiano, basil
Whipped RicottUS$11.00
roasted onion, rosemary
PepperonataUS$13.00
blue crab, fennel, arugula
Tartare VenezianaUS$13.00
tenderloin, caper, crispy shallot
Crispy ArtichokesUS$10.00
black olive, lemon yogurt
Olive Oil PotatoesUS$9.00
fonduta, bacon jam
Pea SoupUS$8.00
roasted garlic, parmigiano

Insalate

Potato CaesarUS$9.00
frisee, romaine, crostini
Burrata and KaleUS$13.00
pecorino, hazelnut
Arugula & MushroomUS$10.00
crispy shallot, parmigiano
Beet and FetaUS$11.00
garlic almond, frisee

Le Pizze

add on- prosciutto $5, baby arugula $3, white anchovy $5

MargheritaUS$13.00
fior di latte, san marzano tomato
PepperoniUS$15.00
chile, oregano, mozzarella
Polpette DiavoloUS$15.00
meatball, pistachio, hot pepper
Spicy HamUS$16.00
hot coppa, garlic crema, pickled chile
Beef CarpaccioUS$16.00
truffle aioli, caper, arugula
BurrataUS$18.00
cauliflower, golden raisin, pine nut
Broccoli MisitUS$14.00
rapini, ricotta, scamorza
Sicilian TunaUS$16.00
san marzano tomato, black olive, arugula
Mushroom and ZucchiniUS$14.00
corn, truffle, fontina
Sausage & PeppersUS$15.00
pepperonata, fennel

What 2,025 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

In Riva offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent pizza" and a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Known for its "outstanding service," this neighborhood gem provides a scenic view of the river and a well-curated menu featuring Italian specialties. Enjoy "delicious food" and a vibrant ambiance perfect for family meals or casual outings.

2,025 Reviews

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Jeffrey
Philadelphia
94 reviews
vip
4.0
94 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great neighborhood place. Consistently good food and great service. VERY LOUD!
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Susan
Philadelphia
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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Amy
Philadelphia
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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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Stacy
Houston
10 reviews
vip
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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Jennifer
Memphis/West TN
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was very creative and superbly prepared. Our waiter was very engaging and helpful with making suggestions for a less adventurous eater. All of us were thrilled with the experience. A wonderful dinner.
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Momineyo
Charlotte
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
In Riva was excellent as always. Interesting and delicious food. Well made, unique drinks. Great service. Relaxing ambiance. A dependable go-to.
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CArina
Philadelphia
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very enjoyable meal with excellent and fun food. Nice patio.
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Michael
Philadelphia
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A nice leisurely dinner with family after a day of doing some work around the apartment. It was a delicious meal in a casual setting.
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J
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Branzino appetizer was generous in size and well prepared; very lemony. We found both pasta dishes too salty.
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zacharyr
Philadelphia
66 reviews
vip
4.0
66 reviews
Dined on 24 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great location for business lunch. Spaghetti with crab meat is excellent. Service is good. Prices are reasonable. Always a nice experience at In Riva.
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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 2025 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

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

4116 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129

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

Website
http://www.in-riva.com/
Phone number
(215) 438-4848

In Riva

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Additional information

Margherita

Gnocchi

Fusilli

Salumi

Prosciutto Di ParmaUS$11.00

FinocchionaUS$11.00

Cacciatorini PiccanteUS$11.00

Coppa PiccanteUS$11.00

Formaggi

Estero Gold

Rocchetta

Highway One

Sottocenere

The Mix

The MixUS$18.00

Antipast

Tomato ConservaUS$10.00

Whipped RicottUS$11.00

PepperonataUS$13.00

Tartare VenezianaUS$13.00

Crispy ArtichokesUS$10.00

Olive Oil PotatoesUS$9.00

Pea SoupUS$8.00

Insalate

Potato CaesarUS$9.00

Burrata and KaleUS$13.00

Arugula & MushroomUS$10.00

Beet and FetaUS$11.00

Le Pizze

MargheritaUS$13.00

PepperoniUS$15.00

Polpette DiavoloUS$15.00

Spicy HamUS$16.00

Beef CarpaccioUS$16.00

BurrataUS$18.00

Broccoli MisitUS$14.00

Sicilian TunaUS$16.00

Mushroom and ZucchiniUS$14.00

Sausage & PeppersUS$15.00

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