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Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Birmingham

4.4 (474)
£26 to £40
Italian
61 Temple Row, Birmingham, West Midlands B2

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Located on Temple Row in the heart of Birmingham, Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar boasts an open kitchen, cocktail bar and small, but perfectly formed, alfresco terrace so you can dine all’aperto- “in the open air”.
Our Birmingham restaurant features distinctive plush nautical-inspired interiors- the colour of tranquil Italian seas. The friendly team will transport you in style to experience a true taste of Italy here in the UK, bringing style, sass and glamour to modern Italian dining.

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar invites you to experience authentic Italian dining in Birmingham. Our Italian dining is all about La Dolce Vita – the sweet life! That’s why we use only the finest ingredients to create the finest drinks & dishes. Add to the mix a touch of 1960’s high society glamour and you have the perfect recipe for an authentic, modern, Italian experience in the heart of Birmingham.

ITALIAN AWARDS 2023 : Best Italian Restaurant in the Midlan

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Kitchen Mon–Fri 12:00–22:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–21:00 Bar Mon–Fri 12:00–23:00 Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    From intimate weddings to large corporate canapé events and everything in between, our restaurant can accommodate your reservation large or small. Our complimentary dedicated event coordinator will look after the finer details, we will make sure your event runs smoothly at no extra cost.
  • Area
    Birmingham
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Club Lunch

    5 Mar 2025 - 13 Nov 2025
    Indulge in the vibrant flavours of Italy with our Club Lunch at Riva Blu, Enjoy two courses for courses for £20 or three for £25.
    Club Lunch photo
  • Wine Wednesday

    5 Mar 2025 - 12 Nov 2025
    Join us every Wednesday at Club IR and enjoy 50 % off all bottles of wine Prosecco & Champagne. Whether you are toasting to a special occasion or simply indulging
    Wine Wednesday photo
  • Kids Eat For £1 at Riva Blu

    6 Mar 2025 - 16 Nov 2025
    Each Sunday , exclusively to Club IR members , children dine for £1 Gather your loved one and savour the flavours of Italy
    Kids Eat For £1 at Riva Blu photo

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What 474 people are saying

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Birmingham reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Birmingham/West Midlands

    Great for brunch

  • Birmingham/West Midlands

    Good for business meals

  • Birmingham/West Midlands

    Child-friendly

  • Birmingham/West Midlands

    Innovative

  • Birmingham/West Midlands

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Birmingham/West Midlands

    Good for groups

  • Birmingham/West Midlands

    Healthy

  • Birmingham/West Midlands

    Great for fine wines

  • Birmingham/West Midlands

    Romantic

  • Birmingham/West Midlands

    Good for special occasions

  • Birmingham/West Midlands

    Most Booked

  • Birmingham

    Great for brunch

  • Birmingham

    Good for business meals

  • Birmingham

    Child-friendly

  • Birmingham

    Innovative

  • Birmingham

    Good for groups

  • Birmingham

    Healthy

  • Birmingham

    Great for fine wines

  • Birmingham

    Romantic

  • Birmingham

    Good for special occasions

  • Birmingham

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar in Birmingham offers an inviting atmosphere with "fantastic authentic Italian" cuisine and "excellent service." The staff is praised for being "friendly and knowledgeable," while the menu features "delicious, beautifully presented" dishes. Ideal for special occasions or casual outings, it's a "highly recommended" dining spot.
474 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Birmingham/West Midlands1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 July 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time visiting Riva Blu, and I would definitely go back again. I have just came back from Rome, so didn’t think the food would hit the spot, but it definitely did. I had pizza, and asked to swap some ingredients which they did. My friends had pasta dishes. Portion size was perfect, drinks were lovely. It was my friends birthday and they gave him a surprise slice of cake at the end, with a candle and sang happy birthday. It was really nice overall. I would definitely recommend going there. Oh and the toilets were nice and clean too, nice decor, and there are even seats outside in case your waiting.
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - BirminghamResponded 7 days ago
    Ciao, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your first visit to Riva Blu, especially after just returning from Rome, that's high praise! We're glad the food, drinks, and service hit the mark, and that we could help make your friend's birthday a little more special. Your kind words about our staff, portion sizes, and even the décor and cleanliness mean a lot. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back again very soon! Grazie Alessandro Mingolla Riva Blu Birmingham

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  2. Scott

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Last minute late dinner just before kitchen shut - staff were brilliant!
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - BirminghamResponded on 30 June 2025
    THello Scott, Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad we could accommodate you for a late dinner, and it's great to hear the team made a positive impression. We’ll be sure to pass along your lovely feedback, hope to see you again soon!

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  3. David

    Birmingham/West Midlands4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service,very friendly and knowledgeable staff, Food served promptly,perfectly cooked fish and reasonably priced drinks, will return
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - BirminghamResponded on 23 June 2025
    Ciao Thank you for your great review! I will pass the message to the team! We cant wait to see you soon. Regards Giorgia General Manager

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  4. Connor

    Cumbria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic authentic Italian restaurant, great service!
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - BirminghamResponded on 23 June 2025
    Ciao Thank you for your great review! I will pass the message to the team! We cant wait to see you soon. Regards Giorgia General Manager

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  5. Michelle

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 15 June 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Dishes came out with one charred and one had sat and was over-salted. Bathroom had no toilet paper and two of three clogged toilets. It wasn’t busy. The positives are that the wine was good and the staff was friendly

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  6. Atousa

    Birmingham/West Midlands2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 8 June 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We had a reservation for 7:45 and arrived 10 minutes late due to traffic. When we entered the restaurant, we had to stand at the door for 10 minutes waiting for the lady who was at the front to take reservations to greet us. Everything went wrong from the start. The lady at the door wasn't even ready. Then she came to our door. Everything will be closed in ten minutes. I said, "What do you mean? The restaurant is open until 9." Then I said, "Okaaaaaay, we're not eating. We're drinking." She thought about it for a while and said, "Okay, maybe maybe you can sit down for a drink . So I got really upset and angry and we got out of there. The way that lady spoke was extremely bad. She didn't even apologize, and she wasn't even there at the door. We had been standing at the door for 10 minutes just because of this lady. Please teach the person standing at the door how to deal with guests ,even with a small apology, not an argument.

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  7. Lucy

    Bath/Somerset4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 June 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Italian very buzzy atmosphere- lovely staff

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  8. Brian

    London37 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 4 June 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good menu choice. Food was very tasty Service was friendly and efficient
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - BirminghamResponded on 30 June 2025
    Hello Brian, Thank you for your kind words! We're so pleased you enjoyed the menu, found the food tasty, and experienced friendly, efficient service. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  9. Jim

    Berkshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely spot for lunch with very professional and courteous staff. Highly recommend.
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - BirminghamResponded on 8 May 2025
    Hi Jim, Many thanks for your 5 stars review. We cant wait to see you soon. Regards Giorgia

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  10. Anthony

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great place for lunch. Delicious food, great service.

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Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Birmingham

61 Temple Row, Birmingham, West Midlands B2

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Birmingham
  • Hours of Operation
    Kitchen Mon–Fri 12:00–22:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–21:00 Bar Mon–Fri 12:00–23:00 Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    From intimate weddings to large corporate canapé events and everything in between, our restaurant can accommodate your reservation large or small. Our complimentary dedicated event coordinator will look after the finer details, we will make sure your event runs smoothly at no extra cost.
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