Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Liverpool

Name: Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Liverpool
Address: 1 Castle St, Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom, L2 4SW
Telephone: 0151 236 4444
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (422)

£26 to £40

Italian

1 Castle St, Liverpool, Merseyside L2 4SW

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2 people

8 Jul 2025

21:30

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Lively
Good for groups

Located on Castle Street in the heart of Liverpool, Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar boasts an open kitchen, cocktail bar, and large alfresco terrace so you can dine all’aperto “in the open air”. Our Liverpool 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, bringing style, sass and glamour to modern Italian dining.

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Kitchen Mon–Fri, Sun 12:00–22:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Bar Mon–Thu 12:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–22:00
Phone number
0151 236 4444
Website
https://rivablu.co.uk/liverpool/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
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.

Location
1 Castle St, Liverpool, Merseyside L2 4SW
Area
Liverpool
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

Club Lunch
5 Mar 2025 - 15 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.
Wine Wednesday
6 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
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

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What 422 people are saying

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

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

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Liverpool/Merseyside
Great for brunch
Liverpool/Merseyside
Great for creative cocktails
Liverpool/Merseyside
Hot spot
Liverpool/Merseyside
Most Booked
Liverpool
Great for brunch
Liverpool
Great for creative cocktails
Liverpool
Hot spot
Liverpool
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar in Liverpool offers a vibrant atmosphere and "excellent Italian food." Guests praise the "phenomenal" meals and "attentive staff." While some note space issues and wait times, standout experiences include "amazing" service and memorable wine recommendations. A great spot for celebrations and fine dining.

422 Reviews

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Robert
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was phenomenal! Perfectly cooked food and delicious wine. Will come back!
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded on 29 June 2025
Ciao, thank you for your feedback and compliments. We are glad we made your night memorable. We look forward to welcome you soon in our premisis. Kind regards Riva team
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Marc VIP
Los Angeles19 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superbe cadre, plats excellents et service sympathique.Le prix est à la hauteur mais c'est justifié.
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded on 23 June 2025
Ciao! Merci beaucoup pour votre retour positif ! Votre satisfaction est notre plus belle récompense, et vos compliments nous vont droit au cœur. Au plaisir de vous accueillir de nouveau très bientôt chez Riva Blu !
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Stuart
Liverpool/Merseyside1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Lovely meal a bit expensive but everything tasted great!!!
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded on 23 June 2025
Ciao! Thank you so much for your nice review! We hope to see you again in Riva Blu. :)
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Ian
Liverpool/Merseyside2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 14 June 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My table was crammed in between two very large parties. I had the pleasure of their bums invading my table space on both side when they wanted to congregate. I will probably not book again for this reason. When dining, you should have adequate space around you.
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded on 16 June 2025
Ciao! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear that your recent visit to Riva Blu was affected by the table placement. Your comments have been shared with the team. We do hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future. Thank you again for your feedback.
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Jackie
Liverpool/Merseyside1 review
4.0
Dined on 31 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service and food a little noisy but to be expected on a Saturday night in Liverpool
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Dylan
Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review
2.0
Dined on 31 May 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Had to wait 40 minutes to be served, food was average and didn’t read booking notes!
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded on 2 June 2025
Ciao! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear about the long wait and that your experience didn’t meet expectations, especially regarding your booking notes not being read properly. Your comments have been shared with the team so we can improve and ensure this doesn’t happen again.
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Keith
Liverpool/Merseyside1 review
5.0
Dined on 30 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely venue, great vibrant location and excellent Italian food.
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded on 2 June 2025
Ciao! Thank you so much for your kind words, we really hope to see you again in Riva Blu!
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Sue
Hungary1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The whole meal experience was excellent. There were four of us and all remarked on the quality of food and the excellent service.
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded on 29 May 2025
Ciao! Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you and your group enjoyed both the food and the service. It means a lot to us to know that everyone had such a positive experience. We hope to welcome you all back again soon!
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Jenna
Nottingham/Nottinghamshire1 review
1.0
Dined on 10 May 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
waited 30 mins for the table and they just said as we arrived that they’re just getting the table ready indicating it would only be a few mins - we then waited over half an hour without saying anything to us or any compensation
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded on 12 May 2025
Ciao! Thank you for sharing your recent experience with us. We're very sorry to hear about the delay you encountered. I hope you’ll consider giving us another opportunity to provide you with the experience and hospitality you expected and deserved.
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Melanie S VIP
Portland / Oregon28 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had one of the best meals, at a restaurant when traveling, here. The duck (which I use as my “test” meal) was probably the best I’ve ever had (& I have it everywhere). The olive oil poached tuna was also delicious. We will definitely come back next time we visit Liverpool. Shout out to Victoria; an excellent server.
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - LiverpoolResponded on 12 May 2025
Ciao! Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We're very happy to hear that you had one of your best meals We’ll make sure to pass your kind words on to Victoria—she’ll be delighted to hear she made such a positive impression. We can’t wait to welcome you back on your next visit to Liverpool!
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Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Liverpool is rated 4.5 stars by 422 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

8 Jul 2025

21:30

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Liverpool

1 Castle St, Liverpool, Merseyside L2 4SW

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Liverpool
Hours of Operation
Kitchen Mon–Fri, Sun 12:00–22:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Bar Mon–Thu 12:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–22:00
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://rivablu.co.uk/liverpool/
Phone number
0151 236 4444
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.

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Liverpool

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Club Lunch

Wine Wednesday

Kids Eat For £1 at Riva Blu

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What 422 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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