In Riva

4.5

2028 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem
Charming

In Riva is the first venture by Philadelphia-born chef Arthur Cavaliere who has combined the similarities of his two favorite cities—Naples and Philadelphia—to deliver an unparalleled culinary experience. Sticking with the Italian translation of its name, In Riva is located "along the banks" of the Schuylkill River in East Falls.

In Riva is a Southern Italian inspired restaurant with urban flair, specializing in Napoletana style pizza, house-made pasta and contemporary antipasti. In Riva also offers an eclectic array of new and old world wines, Italian craft beers and racy specialty cocktails.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizza Bar
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 438-4848
Website
http://www.in-riva.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Arthur Cavaliere

Location
4116 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129
Neighborhood
East Falls
Cross street
N Ferry Rd.
Parking details
There is a small private lot in front of the restaurant, as well as a large self-pay city lot just across North Ferry Road. Street parking is also available.
Public transit
K 61 R-6 Regional Rail
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Tomato Conserva$10.00
parmigiano, basil
Whipped Ricott$11.00
roasted onion, rosemary
Pepperonata$13.00
blue crab, fennel, arugula
Tartare Veneziana$13.00
tenderloin, caper, crispy shallot
Crispy Artichokes$10.00
black olive, lemon yogurt
Olive Oil Potatoes$9.00
fonduta, bacon jam
Pea Soup$8.00
roasted garlic, parmigiano

Insalate

Potato Caesar$9.00
frisee, romaine, crostini
Burrata and Kale$13.00
pecorino, hazelnut
Arugula & Mushroom$10.00
crispy shallot, parmigiano
Beet and Feta$11.00
garlic almond, frisee

Le Pizze

add on- prosciutto $5, baby arugula $3, white anchovy $5

Margherita$13.00
fior di latte, san marzano tomato
Pepperoni$15.00
chile, oregano, mozzarella
Polpette Diavolo$15.00
meatball, pistachio, hot pepper
Spicy Ham$16.00
hot coppa, garlic crema, pickled chile
Beef Carpaccio$16.00
truffle aioli, caper, arugula
Burrata$18.00
cauliflower, golden raisin, pine nut
Broccoli Misit$14.00
rapini, ricotta, scamorza
Sicilian Tuna$16.00
san marzano tomato, black olive, arugula
Mushroom and Zucchini$14.00
corn, truffle, fontina
Sausage & Peppers$15.00
pepperonata, fennel

What 2,028 people are saying

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

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

In Riva offers a delightful dining experience with a "cozy atmosphere," exceptional Napoletana-style pizza, and "attentive and knowledgeable" service. The outdoor seating provides beautiful views of the river, enhancing the ambiance. Patrons praise the "creative and delicious" dishes and cocktails. Though some find it "noisy" and pricey, many cherish its consistent quality.

2,029 Reviews

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Helen
Atlanta Metro
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time here. Food and service were both great. The Riva Spritz was huge! Only complaint is that it was freezing!
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Jerry
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been going here regularly for 3 plus years. Always great food. Love sitting outside in the summer. Brought a first timer who noted that they would be adding In Riva a to their restaurant list to return to.
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kenneth
VIP
Philadelphia
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always good food and drink. We go about once every two weeks and enjoy our meals.
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Vince
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been coming here for years absolutely love this place
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Pamela
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a few great pies, pasta and chicken Milanese followed by sorbet and cannolis. All delicious and served efficiently and with a smile. The restaurant was crowded with that looked like quite a few repeat customers. Highly recommend for a nice casual night out with some delicious food at a fair price
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Jeffrey
VIP
Philadelphia
94 reviews
4.0
94 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great neighborhood place. Consistently good food and great service. VERY LOUD!
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Remi
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Went here for a pre philly marathon carb load and was pretty standard pricing and food - nothing too special. Got a variety of pizzas and pastas- some creative pizzas but some were burnt. Had a reservation for 2 tables but when we got there they didn’t have this available for us and had to reconfigure something for us that was slightly uncomfortable but worked. Pretty good desserts though!
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Susan
Philadelphia
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Came for the chicken parm and it’s off the menu! So disappointed
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Amy
Philadelphia
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Good food and good waitstaff. The restaurant did not honor our reservation. The host offered no explanation nor assistance. After about 15 minutes we asked if there were any options and were told we could sit outside. We did so because our whole party was already on site - but we had reserved an INDOOR table and CONFIRMED our reservation. To no avail.
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Stacy
VIP
Houston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is delicious. We really enjoyed the broccolini Caesar, pizza, and ravioli. The atmosphere is relaxing.
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FAQs

In Riva offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 438-4848.

In Riva is rated 4.5 stars by 2028 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

4116 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
N Ferry Rd.
Neighborhood
East Falls
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizza Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is a small private lot in front of the restaurant, as well as a large self-pay city lot just across North Ferry Road. Street parking is also available.
Public transit
K 61 R-6 Regional Rail
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Arthur Cavaliere
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.in-riva.com/
Phone number
(215) 438-4848

In Riva

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Margherita

Gnocchi

Fusilli

Salumi

Prosciutto Di Parma$11.00

Finocchiona$11.00

Cacciatorini Piccante$11.00

Coppa Piccante$11.00

Formaggi

Estero Gold

Rocchetta

Highway One

Sottocenere

The Mix

The Mix$18.00

Antipast

Tomato Conserva$10.00

Whipped Ricott$11.00

Pepperonata$13.00

Tartare Veneziana$13.00

Crispy Artichokes$10.00

Olive Oil Potatoes$9.00

Pea Soup$8.00

Insalate

Potato Caesar$9.00

Burrata and Kale$13.00

Arugula & Mushroom$10.00

Beet and Feta$11.00

Le Pizze

Margherita$13.00

Pepperoni$15.00

Polpette Diavolo$15.00

Spicy Ham$16.00

Beef Carpaccio$16.00

Burrata$18.00

Broccoli Misit$14.00

Sicilian Tuna$16.00

Mushroom and Zucchini$14.00

Sausage & Peppers$15.00

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