Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Birmingham

4.3

442 Reviews

£26 to £40

Italian

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for groups

Located on Temple Row in the heart of Birmingham, Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar boasts an open kitchen, cocktail bar and small, but perfectly formed, alfresco terrace so you can dine all’aperto- “in the open air”.
Our Birmingham 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 here in the UK, bringing style, sass and glamour to modern Italian dining.

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

ITALIAN AWARDS 2023 : Best Italian Restaurant in the Midlan

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Kitchen Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
0121 633 3636
Website
https://rivablu.co.uk/birmingham/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
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
61 Temple Row, Birmingham, West Midlands B2
Neighborhood
Birmingham
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

Mother's Day
£10.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 30, 2025 only
Treat the special women in your life to a memorable Mother’s Day celebration at Riva Blu. Please note, the £10 charge per guest is a holding deposit for your reservation & will be deducted from your final bill total.

What 442 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Birmingham/West Midlands (county)
Good for business meals
Birmingham/West Midlands (county)
Healthy
Birmingham/West Midlands (county)
Great for fine wines
Birmingham/West Midlands (county)
Lively
Birmingham/West Midlands (county)
Most Booked
Birmingham
Good for business meals
Birmingham
Healthy
Birmingham
Great for fine wines
Birmingham
Good for special occasions
Birmingham
Lively
Birmingham
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar in Birmingham is celebrated for its "great atmosphere" and "delicious food," consistently impressing with "excellent service" and a "buzzing" ambiance. Guests appreciate the "authentic Italian" experience, and the gluten-free options are a hit. Some feedback highlights service issues, but the "beautiful restaurant" remains a popular choice.

442 Reviews

S
Susan
Birmingham
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Staff attentive & polite. Food very good. Nice atmosphere Toilets fantastic!
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - BirminghamResponded 2 days ago
Ciao Susan, Grazie mille for your lovely review. I am glad that you enjoyed your night and we hope that your next experience will be a 5 stars one! Regards Giorgia
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Shena
Birmingham
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant has cozy and charming atmosphere. Service was delightful. Veronica our hostess was attentive and friendly. Food was bursting with flavour and cooked to perfection.
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - BirminghamResponded 3 days ago
Ciao Shena, Grazie mille for your lovely feedback. I am glad that you enjoyed your atmosphere and we cant wait to seeing you soon. Regards Giorgia
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Helen
Derbyshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Delicious meal, friendly and efficient service. Would definitely recommend.
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - BirminghamResponded on February 9, 2025
Ciao Helen, Many thanks for your 5 stars review. I am very happy that you enjoyed your experience and we cant wait to welcoming you for another one. Regards Giorgia General Manager
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James
Manchester
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Friends arrived before me and they quoted my name and were shown to the table. I arrived, the manager could not find my booking, so I showed her the booking confirmation. I waited 30mins by the bar for my friends, bear in mind the mobile signal is very poor in the restaurant, and I messaged my friends and called them outside. I returned to the bar area to be told my friends were waiting at the table already and that’s why she couldn’t find the booking because it marked as arrived. The food is OK. Overpriced for what it is and service wasn’t the best. Wouldn’t go back in a hurry
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Harpreet
Birmingham
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service was terrible, had to call waitress over everytime we wanted something
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Sallie
Birmingham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We selected the lunch menu. Service was good. Food delicious, atmosphere pleasant. Enjoyed by all of us.
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - BirminghamResponded on February 7, 2025
Ciao Sallie, Grazie mille for your kind review. We are looking forward to seeing you soon. Regards Giorgia General Manager
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Adela
Birmingham
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were given a round table which was terrific for a party of 9 people
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Glenn
Staffordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice food. My girlfriend’s birthday and they brought out a cake
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Jay Amadin
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely restaurant also fulfilled my request, great ambiance thank you
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - BirminghamResponded on January 18, 2025
Hello Jay, Thanks for your review. We're delighted you enjoyed your experience at Riva Blu and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Grazie.
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Lory
Birmingham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere and delicious food. Highly recommend 👌
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - BirminghamResponded on January 3, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! 😊 We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere and food at Riva Blu Birmingham. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! 🍴✨
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FAQs

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Birmingham is rated 4.3 stars by 442 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Birmingham

61 Temple Row, Birmingham, West Midlands B2

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Birmingham
Hours of operation
Kitchen Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://rivablu.co.uk/birmingham/
Phone number
0121 633 3636
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 - Birmingham

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Mother's Day

Menu

What 442 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Birmingham restaurant rated?

Is Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Birmingham currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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