Restaurant in Ottawa, Canada

RIVIERA

Name: RIVIERA
Address: 62 Sparks St., Ottawa, ON K1P 5A5, Canada, Ottawa, CA
Telephone: +1 613-233-6262

170Pearl Points

Downtown dinner pick

About RIVIERA

RIVIERA is the Ottawa pick for a polished Sparks Street dinner when the group wants a central address and national recognition without a hard-to-book process. It is stronger for dinner, dates, client meals, small celebrations than for a casual meal; compare Cocotte Bistro for softer bistro energy and Akira Back Ottawa for a more scene-driven night.

For Ottawa diners considering RIVIERA, the verified details support it as an evening restaurant with a smart casual dress code and a confirmed national recognition: Canada's 100 Best Restaurants listed RIVIERA at #88 in 2025. Specific cuisine, menu, chef, pricing, seating, service-format details are not confirmed here, so the safest way to plan is around the verified basics: Ottawa location, evening hours, that 2025 recognition.

An Ottawa choice for an evening visit

RIVIERA's verified hours are evening-only: Monday to Wednesday from 5–10 PM, Thursday to Saturday from 5–11 PM, Sunday from 5–10 PM. That makes dinner the appropriate planning window; lunch service is not represented in the verified details.

The strongest confirmed case here is direct. RIVIERA is in Ottawa, has a smart casual dress code, has a confirmed placement at #88 on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants in 2025. With cuisine type, chef, price, room details, menu details not specified here, first-timers should avoid assuming a particular format or signature dish. Plan with the verified information in mind rather than relying on unconfirmed specifics.

Where it fits among other Ottawa options

If you are comparing RIVIERA with other Ottawa options, keep the decision practical. Café Laurier, Bier Markt, Cocotte Bistro, Akira Back Ottawa, Émilie's Terrace are other names to consider depending on the kind of outing you want, but the verified information here does not support detailed claims about how each one differs in food, price, or service style.

For timing, dinner is the move: RIVIERA opens at 5 PM every day, with later closing times Thursday through Saturday. Those later evenings may be more convenient for diners who want a later visit, while Sunday through Wednesday follows a 5–10 PM schedule.

The decision is simple: consider RIVIERA when you want an Ottawa dinner plan with smart casual expectations and a confirmed 2025 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants placement. For more planning around the city, use our full Ottawa restaurants guide, plus the Ottawa hotels guide, Ottawa bars guide, Ottawa wineries guide, Ottawa experiences guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I wear to RIVIERA?

RIVIERA's verified dress code is smart casual. Plan for an Ottawa dinner setting rather than a very casual outfit.

What should a first-timer know about RIVIERA?

Go in expecting an evening restaurant in Ottawa, open daily from 5 PM and closing at 10 or 11 PM depending on the day. Its Canada's 100 Best Restaurants #88 (2025) placement is the main confirmed trust signal here.

Can I eat at the bar at RIVIERA?

Bar seating is not confirmed in the verified details provided here. If that matters to your visit, check directly with RIVIERA before planning around it.

Is RIVIERA good for a special occasion?

It may suit diners looking for an Ottawa evening plan with a smart casual dress code and a confirmed Canada's 100 Best Restaurants #88 (2025) placement. Specific private dining, seating, menu, service-format details are not verified here.

What are alternatives to RIVIERA in Ottawa?

Cocotte Bistro, Akira Back Ottawa, Café Laurier, Émilie's Terrace, Bier Markt are other Ottawa names to consider. The right choice depends on the occasion, timing, the details you confirm directly before visiting.

Is lunch or dinner better at RIVIERA?

Dinner is the verified option. The listed hours are evening-only, starting at 5 PM every day and running to 10 or 11 PM depending on the day.

Can RIVIERA accommodate groups?

Group accommodation details are not confirmed in the verified information provided here. If you are planning for a group, contact RIVIERA directly to confirm availability and booking requirements.

Location

62 Sparks St., Ottawa, ON K1P 5A5, Canada

Ottawa, Canada

Compare RIVIERA

RIVIERA versus nearby Ottawa options

RIVIERA sits in the more polished end of the Ottawa set. Against Cocotte Bistro, it reads as the more formal dinner decision; against Akira Back Ottawa, it is less about flash and more about a central, grown-up room.

For value, the question is occasion fit. Café Laurier and Bier Markt are easier casual choices, but they do not carry the same special-dinner signal. Émilie's Terrace is the weather-dependent cross-shop when the terrace itself is the point.

Where to go if this is not the right fit

Book Cocotte Bistro if the group wants a softer bistro atmosphere. Choose Akira Back Ottawa if the night calls for a more contemporary, scene-forward dinner.

How it compares in Ottawa

RIVIERA is the stronger choice for a polished downtown dinner than Café Laurier or Bier Markt. Café Laurier is better for a simpler café-style decision, while Bier Markt makes more sense for casual drinks or a larger low-pressure group. For a special occasion, RIVIERA carries more dining credibility, helped by its Canada's 100 Best Restaurants #88 placement in 2025.

Cocotte Bistro is the better cross-shop if the group wants a warmer bistro mood rather than a sharper downtown room. Akira Back Ottawa is the better fit for diners who want a more contemporary, image-forward night. Choose RIVIERA when conversation, centrality, occasion-readiness matter more than a scene.

Émilie's Terrace is the alternative when terrace atmosphere is the draw. RIVIERA is easier to justify when weather, group dynamics, or business-dinner needs make an indoor, composed room the safer call.