Pizza Riva
Nishi, Hiroshima
Restaurant in Hiroshima, Japan
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Price
JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
World-champion Neapolitan pizzeria in Yokogawa offering over 60 pizza variations daily in a casual house setting. Tabelog Pizza 100 honoree (2025, 2023) with strong technical credentials and accessible pricing (JPY 2,000–3,999). Reservations recommended; expect a focused, pizza-only menu and a lively atmosphere during peak hours.
About Pizza Riva
Pizza Riva is a casual venue in Hiroshima with listed price ranges of JPY 2,000–2,999 and JPY 3,000–3,999. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Pizza - 2025. Before visiting, check current official information for location details, hours, menu breadth, seating, chef credentials, reservation rules, payment methods, and take-out options.
Pizza Riva in Hiroshima
For travelers comparing Hiroshima dining options, Pizza Riva is a casual, pizza-focused stop with a moderate listed price range. Confirm practical details such as neighborhood, station access, room size, terrace use, opening hours, and service format before you go.
Its recognition includes Tabelog 100 - Pizza - 2025. That makes Pizza Riva a notable name to consider. If additional details such as award years, chef competition results, exact menu structure, specific dishes, wine program, or ingredient sourcing matter to your visit, check directly with the restaurant before making plans.
What to Order and How to Plan Your Visit
A practical approach is to review the current menu and policies directly before you go, especially if you have dietary restrictions or are visiting with a group.
Confirm current hours and reservation policies rather than assuming lunch service, dinner service, closures, payment methods, parking, or pet policies. Use the listed price ranges, JPY 2,000–2,999 and JPY 3,000–3,999, as a budgeting guide, and confirm current operating details with the venue.
For context within Hiroshima dining, Pizza Riva can be considered alongside comparable venue names such as LOPEZ, NIKUTAMA Yokogawa hiroshima honten, Tyra Restaurant, ピッツァリーヴァ, and ラ セッテ. Compare their current formats, prices, and locations before choosing. For a broader view of Hiroshima's dining landscape, explore our full Hiroshima restaurants guide or other dining in the area.
Planning details
- Location
- 広島県広島市西区横川町1-7-20
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/hiroshima/A3401/A340103/34001378
- Phone
- +81822934741
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Pizza Riva presents itself as a focused, traditional pizzeria rooted in Neapolitan technique. The listing highlights the restaurant’s pedigree — World Champion in the Classical Category at the 2012 Naples Pizza Olympics — and that achievement shapes the whole identity: careful dough, classic toppings and an emphasis on authenticity. The Tabelog entry reinforces a no-frills, food-forward sensibility by pointing diners to menus, maps and user photos and reviews. The overall impression is of a place that prioritizes time-honored pizza craft over trend-driven theatrics, appealing to diners who value classical technique and recognized excellence.
Ordering Tips
When dining at Pizza Riva, lean into the restaurant’s classical strength: seek out the signature Neapolitan-style pies that earned its 2012 Naples Pizza Olympics recognition. Use the Tabelog listing to preview menus, photos and user reviews so you can identify any standout pizzas or limited offerings before you go. Note that the venue is listed as no smoking, which keeps the focus on the food. Given the emphasis on classical technique, prioritize simple, well-executed toppings — Margherita and other traditional preparations are likely the best showcase of the kitchen’s skills.
Venue details
Ambiance
A stylish, house-like neighborhood pizzeria with cozy, classic decor, a lively atmosphere, and the feel of a destination spot for serious pizza lovers rather than a formal Italian restaurant.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Bismarck pizza
- Romana pizza
- Porcini pizza
- True Neapolitan-style Margherita
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 広島県広島市西区横川町1-7-20
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- ピッツァリーヴァ, Notable alternative
- ラ セッテ, Notable alternative
- NIKUTAMA Yokogawa hiroshima honten, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
- Tyra Restaurant, Notable alternative
- LOPEZ, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Restaurant context
Pizza Riva anchors the middle tier of Hiroshima's Italian dining scene, balancing award recognition with approachable pricing. At JPY 2,000–2,999 for lunch and JPY 3,000–3,999 for dinner, it undercuts NIKUTAMA Yokogawa (JPY 4,000–4,999) while offering a more specialized, pizza-only experience than LOPEZ (JPY 1,000–1,999 at lunch, JPY 2,000–2,999 at dinner), which trades breadth of menu for lower cost. If technical precision and a Tabelog 100 pedigree matter to you, Pizza Riva is the clear choice in this price band. For a quieter, less crowded alternative with a similar Italian focus, ラ セッテ offers a calmer atmosphere in the same neighborhood, though it lacks the same award profile.
Booking difficulty at Pizza Riva is moderate, reservations are accepted and recommended, but the restaurant notes delays during peak hours as seating follows reservation order. If you're flexible on timing, Sunday lunch and Saturday dinner fill fastest; weeknight dinners offer easier access. Tyra Restaurant presents another Hiroshima option for those seeking a broader European menu, though its format and pricing differ. For travelers prioritizing pizza alone, Pizza Riva's 60-plus daily variations and Olympic-champion pedigree justify the modest premium over neighborhood trattorias.
In the broader context of Hiroshima's award-winning dining, Pizza Riva sits below multi-course venues like Akai and CHILAN in formality and price, but it holds the same Tabelog 100 distinction. Choose Pizza Riva if you want a focused, technically accomplished pizza meal without the structure or spend of a tasting-menu restaurant. Choose NIKUTAMA Yokogawa if you prefer a broader Italian menu and are willing to budget an extra JPY 1,000–2,000 per head. Choose LOPEZ if you're prioritizing value and don't need the Tabelog credential.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Pizza Riva?
Casual dress is the dress code for Pizza Riva. There is no need to plan for formal attire.
What should I order at Pizza Riva?
Is the tasting menu worth it at Pizza Riva?
Confirm the current ordering style with the venue rather than assuming a set-menu format.
Is Pizza Riva worth the price?
The listed price ranges are JPY 2,000–2,999 and JPY 3,000–3,999. Whether it is worth it depends on your expectations, but the casual dress code and Tabelog 100 - Pizza - 2025 listing make it a notable Hiroshima option to consider.
What are alternatives to Pizza Riva in Hiroshima?
Comparable venue names to consider include LOPEZ, NIKUTAMA Yokogawa hiroshima honten, Tyra Restaurant, ピッツァリーヴァ, and ラ セッテ. Compare current details before choosing.
