In Riva

4.4

2040 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 17 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Child-friendly

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 61 R-6 Regional Rail
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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 2,040 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Philadelphia
Great for outdoor dining
Philadelphia
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

In Riva delights with "amazing food," a "warm and welcoming" atmosphere, and exceptional service. Its Napoletana-style pizza and creative dishes impress. Guests appreciate the attentive staff, and families enjoy accommodating touches for children. Despite occasional noise and service hiccups, it's a "great neighborhood place" with a dependable, satisfying experience.

2,040 Reviews

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Irene
Philadelphia
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The bartender and cocktails upstairs at The Nook were excellent. My service rating is low only because of the FOH downstairs at In Riva who were clueless and kind of rude. Beware that if you make a reservation online for “bar” they’ll decide for you if that’s in the main bar or upstairs at the Nook.
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Devin
Philadelphia
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
To start it off the place is esthetically pleasing. We sat down and waited some time to get my order taken. The menu is very limited which isn’t an issue. The issue was that it was 30 degrees and the place had no heat on. On top of that the pizza had zero to no flavor. My Coca Cola had more flavor than my food.
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Lyn
VIP
Philadelphia
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always consistent, great pizza and salad for a cozy midweek lunch.
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Kevin
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have had take out but first time dining in. Great overall experience! We will be back!
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Rasheeda
VIP
Philadelphia
25 reviews
3.0
25 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food was pretty good just the service was not good. Our waiter was not very attentive during our time at the restaurant and he barely acted like he wanted to answer questions we had on the menu. Will not be returning.
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kenneth
VIP
Philadelphia
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our go to neighborhood place for a nice meal and drink. Always a very high quality experience. The arugula salad is outstanding.
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Angelina
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Every time I eat here, I enjoy myself. I really wish they would bring back the pea soup. It's a crowd favorite!
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Peter
VIP
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 24 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is consistently good as is the service. I never feel rushed and the staff is always helpful and eager to make your meal a great experience.
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Robert
VIP
Philadelphia
93 reviews
3.0
93 reviews
Dined on 22 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
It was cold in the restaurant and the table was wobbly. Aside from that our waitress was terrific - she couldn't have been better. Food was good and served hot. I'd go there again, but maybe not until the Spring.
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Melissa
VIP
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love In Riva! The food and service are excellent, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. They are kind to children, and accommodate their needs in a very thoughtful way. Parents can request small pizzas for each child, served very rapidly. These little pizzas are very popular with my grandsons. In Riva is a delightful restaurant, and my family and friends love it.
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In Riva offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 438-4848.

In Riva is rated 4.4 stars by 2040 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

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

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

In Riva

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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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