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    RIVA ITALIAN RESTAURANT

    Yangsi Xiang, Shanghai

    Restaurant in Shanghai, China

    The Read

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    A first-timer should book RIVA ITALIAN RESTAURANT for the 57th-floor Xuhui setting and occasion value, not for a documented award trail or named signature dishes. It suits dates, business meals, visitors who want a polished Shanghai room with a strong sense of place, while diners comparing cuisine-specific options should cross-shop carefully.

    About RIVA ITALIAN RESTAURANT

    RIVA ITALIAN RESTAURANT is a Shanghai venue with limited public detail. Specifics like address, hours, menu format, price range, awards, chef information, or service details are not available. This means it should be approached as a starting point, not as a complete guide where specific planning claims can be made in advance. Use the name and city as the reliable anchors, then confirm practical details directly with the venue before making plans, particularly if the meal is tied to a reservation window, a special occasion, or a wider Shanghai itinerary.

    Choose it only after confirming the details that matter to you

    RIVA ITALIAN RESTAURANT is difficult to evaluate beyond its name and city. That means diners should avoid building expectations around a signature dish, a particular view, a specific floor, a known dress code, a published price point, or accolades. It also means that comparisons with other Shanghai restaurants should be made carefully, since the usual decision-making cues are not established. The safest approach is to check current official information before booking, especially if timing, dietary needs, occasion fit, accessibility, or payment expectations are important to the meal. A direct confirmation can help clarify whether the venue suits a casual dinner, a more deliberate restaurant choice, or should simply remain on a shortlist until stronger details are available.

    For broader planning around the city, use our full Shanghai restaurants guide, then cross-check hotels, bars, wineries, experiences through our Shanghai hotels guide, our Shanghai bars guide, our Shanghai wineries guide, and our Shanghai experiences guide. These wider guides can help place the listing in context; however, always confirm specific details about RIVA ITALIAN RESTAURANT before making plans.

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    Planning details

    Location
    No.688 Yunjin Road, Xuhui District (57th Floor)
    Phone
    riva@mgmshanghai.cn
    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Elegant and refined with a lively, art-filled hotel setting, soft luxury lighting, and a panoramic terrace overlooking the city.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ElegantSophisticatedModern

    Best For

    Date NightBusiness DinnerGroup Dining

    Experience

    TerracePanoramic ViewHotel Restaurant

    View

    SkylineWaterfront

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Large

    Signature Dishes

    • pizza
    • pasta
    • risotto
    • tomahawk steak
    Planning details

    Location

    No.688 Yunjin Road, Xuhui District (57th Floor) · Directions

    riva@mgmshanghai.cn

    Also consider

    Good backup choices

    If this table does not line up with the plan, start with The Lakeside Veggie for a clearer vegetarian, ¥¥ proposition. For a more classic Chinese-restaurant alternative in Shanghai, look at ROYAL COURT CHINESE RESTAURANT.

    Restaurant context

    How it compares in Shanghai

    Choose RIVA ITALIAN RESTAURANT when the priority is a high-floor Xuhui room and an occasion-friendly setting. The Lakeside Veggie is the clearer pick for vegetarian diners because its cuisine and ¥¥ price tier are defined, making it easier to judge value before committing.

    ROYAL COURT CHINESE RESTAURANT is the safer alternative when the group wants Chinese dining rather than an Italian-leaning night. Linhu Vegetarian also makes more sense for plant-forward groups, especially when dietary fit matters more than skyline atmosphere.

    For diners who mainly want another Shanghai option without locking into this room, compare 200032 and Shanghai Modern. With limited confirmed pricing and menu detail here, RIVA is the practical choice for ambiance-first plans; the peers are better cross-shops when cuisine clarity drives the decision.

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    RIVA ITALIAN RESTAURANT Shanghai and similar venues
    VenueLocationCuisinePriceAwards
    RIVA ITALIAN RESTAURANTShanghai; ; No published awards
    ROYAL COURT CHINESE RESTAURANTShanghai; ; No published awards
    The Lakeside VeggieShanghaiVegetarian¥¥
    2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand
    Linhu VegetarianShanghai; ; No published awards
    200032Shanghai; ; No published awards
    Shanghai ModernShanghai; ; No published awards

    How RIVA ITALIAN RESTAURANT Shanghai compares with similar nearby venues.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is RIVA ITALIAN RESTAURANT good for solo dining?

    There is not enough information to assess the solo-dining experience. If solo comfort matters, confirm the current seating setup and booking policy directly with the venue.

    What are alternatives to RIVA ITALIAN RESTAURANT in Shanghai?

    Other Shanghai options to compare include Shanghai Modern, ROYAL COURT CHINESE RESTAURANT, The Lakeside Veggie, Linhu Vegetarian, 200032. Check each venue's current details directly before deciding.

    Is RIVA ITALIAN RESTAURANT good for a special occasion?

    There is not enough information to confirm its special-occasion fit. If you are planning a date, celebration, or business meal, confirm the setting, availability, current service details directly with the venue.

    What should a first-timer know about RIVA ITALIAN RESTAURANT?

    The basic information available is limited to the venue name and city: RIVA ITALIAN RESTAURANT in Shanghai. Address, hours, phone details, menu specifics, prices, awards are not available, so confirm current information before you go.