La Riv - Temple

4.5

321 Reviews

$30 and under

Steak

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Neighbourhood gem

We offer a seasonal menu to ensure you receive only the freshest ingredients year round.

Our pizza oven was imported from Italy and is a true “wood only” burning pizza oven using oak to provide you an authentic Italian pizza experience.

All pasta is freshly handmade daily for a truly amazing taste and texture profile.

Do not forget to explore the high end; climate controlled wine cellar to find the perfect wine. The onsite wine director and owner, Vira will be more than happy to help you pick the perfect vino to enhance your elegant meal.

Not bookable

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Steak, Seafood, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(254) 231-3661
Website
http://www.larivkitchen.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Vira Chudasma
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, La Riv Italian Cuisine can accommodate all of your special event needs.

Location
7410 West Adams Ave, Suite 160, Temple, TX 76502
Area
Temple
Cross Street
West Adams Avenue
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Charcuterie & Cheese BoardUS$18.00
Assortment of Cheeses / Candied Bacon / Cured Meats / Figs / Spiced Honey / Wholegrain Mustard / Crostini
Fresh P.E.I. MusselsUS$9.00
White Wine Garlic Sauce / Grilled Crostini
Tuna TartareUS$16.00
Olive Oil / Sesame Ginger Sauce / Calabrese Peppers / Avocado / Potato Chips
Beef BruschettaUS$16.00
Beef Tenderloin / Cremini Mushroom / Natural Jus / Garlic Herb Bread. Limited availability
Grilled Gulf ShrimpUS$10.00
Garlic Chili Glaze / Fresh Spring Greens
Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$9.00
Bacon Tomato Jam / Parmesan Cheese
Smoked Sausage and PotatoesUS$9.00
Local-Smoked Pork Sausage / Crispy Potatoes / Bacon Tomato Jam / Roasted Garlic Aioli

Salads and Bowls

Caesar SaladUS$9.00
Lettuce / House made Caesar Dressing / Parmesan / Croutons
Seasonal Veg BowlUS$14.00
Roasted Mushroom / Seasonal Veg / Sweet Potatoes / Carrots / Cauliflower / Ancient Grain / Mix Greens / Pesto
Braised Short Ribs BowlUS$16.00
Braised Akaushi Beef Short Ribs, Creamy Polenta, Arugula Salad
Wood-Fired Tomatoes And Mozzarella SaladUS$10.00
Aged Balsamic Reduction / Mixed Greens
Wedge SaladUS$10.00
Grilled Romaine / Candied Bacon / Cherry Tomatoes / Blue Cheese Dressing
Italian Countryside SaladUS$10.00
Mixed Greens / Figs / Goat Cheese / Prosciutto di Parma / Balsalmic Vinagrette

Chef's Selections

Veal Osso BucoUS$36.00
Braised Veal Shank / Creamy Polenta / Citrus Gremolata
Wood-Fired Roasted Half ChickenUS$24.00
Sautéed Spinach / Roasted Potatoes
Bolognese RigatoniUS$18.00
Housemade Beef Bolognese Sauce, Rigatoni Pasta, Parmigiano
Shrimp Scampi PastaUS$18.00
Sautéed Gulf Shrimp / Lemon Scampi Sauce / Angel Hair Pasta
Braised Akaushi Beef Short Ribs PastUS$18.00
Natural Jus / Fresh Pappardelle Pasta / Herb Ricotta

Wood-Fired Pizzas

Classic PepperoniUS$14.00
Pepperoni / Marinara / Fresh Mozzarella / Dried Oregano
MeatballUS$14.00
House-Made Meatballs / Marinara / Mozzarella / Parmesan
Chicken FondueUS$14.00
Pulled Chicken / Caramelized Onions / Cheese Fondue Sauce / Pesto Drizzle
Prosciutto & FigUS$16.00
Prosciutto / Fig / Goat Cheese / Arugula
VegetarianUS$14.00
Mushroom / Caramelized Onions / Olives / Calabrian Peppers / Mozzarella / Marinara Sauce
Nutella Dessert PizzaUS$14.00
Hazelnut Nutella / Marshmallow / Fresh Strawberries

Premium Entres

Quality Steaks

Prime Filet Mignon
- 6ozUS$32.00
- 8ozUS$40.00
Black Angus NY Strip
- 13ozUS$36.00
Black Angus Ribeye
- 13ozUS$40.00
Black Angus Tomahawk Ribeye
- 28ozUS$68.00
Black Angus Porterhouse
- 24ozUS$58.00

Fresh Seafood

SalmonUS$22.00
Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables / Garlic White Wine Sauce
Mediterranean BranzinoUS$28.00
Fresh Herb Pesto / Sautéed Spinach / Cherry Tomatoes
Seafood CiopinnoUS$36.00
Classic Tomato Base Seafood Stew with Assorted Fish / Muscles And Shrimp / Fresh Basil / Grilled Ciabatta
Market Fish
Please ask your server for Fresh Fish options

Entrée Sides

Truffle Mac-N-CheeseUS$12.00
Wood-Fired Roasted CauliflowerUS$7.00
Spiced Onions / Parmesan Cheese
Garlic Mashed PotatoesUS$6.00
Seasonal Sautéed VegetablesUS$6.00
Sautéed SpinachUS$6.00
Grilled AsparagusUS$6.00
Sweet PotatoesUS$8.00
Wood-Fired Roasted Sweet Potatoes / Cilantro Pesto

Craft Cocktails

Tito's Texas Mule
Tito's Handmade Vodka / Lime / Fever Tree Ginger Beer
West Temple Cooler
Ketel One Botanical Cucumber & Mint Vodka / St Germain / Lemon / Soda
Sicilian 75
Effen Rosé Vodka / Lemon / Sparkling Rosé
Vira's Martini
Belvedere Vodka / Dry Vermouth / 1888 Dirtiest Martini Mix
Negroni
Tanqueray Gin / Campari / Sweet Vermouth
Italian Gimlet
Aviation Gin / Italicus Rosolio Liqueur / Lime
Jalapeno Margarita
Espolon Blanco Tequila / Jalapeño Agave Nectar / Lime / Salt
Borderline Old Fashioned
El Tesoro Reposado Tequila / Agave Nectar / Mole Bitters / Citrus Peels
Beyond Lake Belton
Dulce Vida Tequila / El Silencio Mezcal / Aperol / Pineapple / Lime / Hella Smoked Chili Bitters
Mojito
Bacardi Lime Rum / Lime / Sugar / Mint
Banana Daiquiri
Bacardi Banana Rum / Lime / Sugar
Continental Sour
Jim Beam Bourbon / Lemon / Sugar / Red Wine Floater
Vieux Carré
Knob Creek Rye Whiskey / Hennessey Cognac / Benedictine / Sweet Vermouth / Bitters
Bell County Nightcap
Maker's Mark Bourbon / Averna Amaro / Copa de Oro Coffee Liqueur / Sweet Vermouth / Orange Bitters

Craft Beer

Revolver Blood & Honey American Pale WheatUS$6.00
Firestone Walker 805 Blonde AleUS$6.00
Blue Moon WitbierUS$6.00
Thirsty Planet Buckethead IPAUS$6.00

Wine Selections

Sparkling

Prosecco / Canella / Veneto / Italy
- GlassUS$9.00
- BottleUS$34.00
Moscato d'Asti / Sarraco / Piedmont / Italy
- GlassUS$9.00
- BottleUS$32.00
Champagne / Moet Impirial Brut / Champagne / France
- Bottle (187ml)US$15.00
N.V. Cremant de Limoux / Gerard Bertrand / France
- BottleUS$42.00
N.V. Champagne Brut / G. H. Mumm / Champagne / France
- BottleUS$65.00
N.V. Brut Rose / Billecart-Salmon / Champagne / France
- BottleUS$125.00

White

Pinot Grigio / Lagaria / Italy
- GlassUS$8.00
- BottleUS$32.00
Sauvignon Blanc / Seven Terraces / New Zealand
- GlassUS$9.00
- BottleUS$34.00
Sancerre / Pascal Jolivet / Loire / Valley / France
- BottleUS$45.00
Chardonnay / Lyric by Etude / Santa Barbara / California
- GlassUS$10.00
- BottleUS$34.00
Chardonnay / Stags Leap / Napa Valley / California
- BottleUS$42.00
Chardonnay / Macon – Lugny / Cave du Lugny / France
- BottleUS$38.00

Red

Chianti / Toscolo / Toscana / Italy
- GlassUS$7.00
- BottleUS$28.00
Malbec / Falernia / Mendoza / Argentina
- GlassUS$9.00
- BottleUS$32.00
Pinot Noir / Lyric by Etude / California
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$42.00
Pinot Noir / Belle Glos Clark &telephone / Santa Barbara / California
- GlassUS$20.00
- BottleUS$65.00
Pinot Noir / En Route / Russian River Valley / California
- BottleUS$65.00
Cabernet Sauvignon / Liberty School / Paso Robles / California
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$38.00
Cabernet Sauvignon / Austin Hope / Paso Robles / California
- GlassUS$18.00
- BottleUS$52.00
Cabernet Sauvignon / Turnbull / Napa Valley / California
- BottleUS$62.00
Cabernet Sauvignon / Burgess "Hillside Vineyard" / Napa Valley / California
- GlassUS$20.00
- BottleUS$58.00
Red Blend / The Prisoner Wine Co. / California
- BottleUS$72.00
Red Blend / 8 Years in the Desert by Orin Swift / California
- BottleUS$72.00
Dolcetto Dolgliani / Poderi Enaudi DOCG / Piedmont / Italy
- BottleUS$35.00
Nebbiolo / Michele Chiarlo Lange / Piedmont / Italy
- GlassUS$18.00
- BottleUS$48.00
Nero d'Avola / Tasca / Sicily / Italy
- BottleUS$38.00
Barolo / Luigi Enaudi " Ludo" / Piedmont / Italy
- BottleUS$82.00

What 321 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 all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

321 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Showed up for our date but unfortunately La Riv was damaged by a tornado. We were not able to dine there. I hope they recovery quickly from this adversity. I also admire them giving away all the food in their fridges for free post tornado. I hope to dine there again soon!
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PaulM
Austin
48 reviews
vip
4.0
48 reviews
Dined on 16 May 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Overall, the food was delicious. Service was slightly lacking. Our waitperson was not bad, however, she was a little inexperienced. But, overall we still enjoyed ourselves.
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MarkM
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was awesome! The greeting upon entering, the service and especially the food! The chef took the time to come talk to my husband about his food allergies. Everything was perfect. Highly recommend!
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MesaGrill
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was wonderful. Highly recommend La Riv!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Texas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service and some live music it was a great time.
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TakellaR
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was really a great experience! It was our first time going and we enjoyed ourselves.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 20 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Best meal and service! Authentic and enjoyable. Have been back on repeat!! What a joy to have something in this area that takes pride in their service, preparation, presentation, drink preparation and client contact. Applause! Applause!
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JohnA
Central Texas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first visit to La Riv, but it won't be my last! From making reservations to paying my check, it was a wonderful experience! Our server, Lindsey, was one of the best parts of the evening. She was very professional, while also being a lot of fun! The menu is very diverse and the kitchen staff's care and attention to detail is amazing! We're already looking forward to our next visit!
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BobbyD
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a table of 10 for a 80th birthday party. The service was awesome and we never had to wait for anything. We constantly had refills of drinks before we had to ask. When the food came every meal was hot which was a great accomplishment for 10 people. We were there for almost 3 hours and had a great time.
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AnoopK
Orlando
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 18 February 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Place seemed understaffed. There was no waiter to help us for atleast 15 mins, while we sat on the table and looked around. Then when someone did, they forgot our drinks. Also, told to order everything now because they had a big party going on. Food was below par for the price.
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FAQs

La Riv - Temple offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (254) 231-3661.

La Riv - Temple is rated 4.5 stars by 321 OpenTable diners.

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

Not bookable

This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

Order delivery or takeout

7410 West Adams Ave, Suite 160, Temple, TX 76502

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
West Adams Avenue
Area
Temple
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Steak, Seafood, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Vira Chudasma
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.larivkitchen.com/
Phone number
(254) 231-3661
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, La Riv Italian Cuisine can accommodate all of your special event needs.

La Riv - Temple

Not bookable

Order delivery or takeout

There’s more to explore

Dining areas

Additional information

Bar Snacks

Wood-Fired MeatballsUS$6.00

House-Made Spiced Kennebec Potato ChipsUS$4.00

Smoked Salmon DipUS$5.00

Garlic Herb Ciabatta Bread / Dipping SauceUS$4.00

Shareable Appetizers

Charcuterie & Cheese BoardUS$18.00

Fresh P.E.I. MusselsUS$9.00

Tuna TartareUS$16.00

Beef BruschettaUS$16.00

Grilled Gulf ShrimpUS$10.00

Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$9.00

Smoked Sausage and PotatoesUS$9.00

Salads and Bowls

Caesar SaladUS$9.00

Seasonal Veg BowlUS$14.00

Braised Short Ribs BowlUS$16.00

Wood-Fired Tomatoes And Mozzarella SaladUS$10.00

Wedge SaladUS$10.00

Italian Countryside SaladUS$10.00

Chef's Selections

Veal Osso BucoUS$36.00

Wood-Fired Roasted Half ChickenUS$24.00

Bolognese RigatoniUS$18.00

Shrimp Scampi PastaUS$18.00

Braised Akaushi Beef Short Ribs PastUS$18.00

Wood-Fired Pizzas

Classic PepperoniUS$14.00

MeatballUS$14.00

Chicken FondueUS$14.00

Prosciutto & FigUS$16.00

VegetarianUS$14.00

Nutella Dessert PizzaUS$14.00

Premium Entres

Quality Steaks

Prime Filet Mignon

Black Angus NY Strip

Black Angus Ribeye

Black Angus Tomahawk Ribeye

Black Angus Porterhouse

Fresh Seafood

SalmonUS$22.00

Mediterranean BranzinoUS$28.00

Seafood CiopinnoUS$36.00

Market Fish

Entrée Sides

Truffle Mac-N-CheeseUS$12.00

Wood-Fired Roasted CauliflowerUS$7.00

Garlic Mashed PotatoesUS$6.00

Seasonal Sautéed VegetablesUS$6.00

Sautéed SpinachUS$6.00

Grilled AsparagusUS$6.00

Sweet PotatoesUS$8.00

Craft Cocktails

Tito's Texas Mule

West Temple Cooler

Sicilian 75

Vira's Martini

Negroni

Italian Gimlet

Jalapeno Margarita

Borderline Old Fashioned

Beyond Lake Belton

Mojito

Banana Daiquiri

Continental Sour

Vieux Carré

Bell County Nightcap

Craft Beer

Revolver Blood & Honey American Pale WheatUS$6.00

Firestone Walker 805 Blonde AleUS$6.00

Blue Moon WitbierUS$6.00

Thirsty Planet Buckethead IPAUS$6.00

Wine Selections