Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Birmingham

4.4

451 Reviews

£26 to £40

Italian

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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.
Club Lunch
Mar 5, 2025 - Nov 13, 2025
Indulge in the vibrant flavours of Italy with our Club Lunch at Riva Blu, Enjoy two courses for courses for £20 or three for £25.
Wine Wednesday
Mar 5, 2025 - Nov 12, 2025
Join us every Wednesday at Club IR and enjoy 50 % off all bottles of wine Prosecco & Champagne. Whether you are toasting to a special occasion or simply indulging

What 451 people are saying

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Birmingham reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

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Loved For

Birmingham/West Midlands (county)
Romantic
Birmingham/West Midlands (county)
Most Booked
Birmingham
Good for business meals
Birmingham
Gluten-free-friendly
Birmingham
Healthy
Birmingham
Great for fine wines
Birmingham
Romantic
Birmingham
Lively
Birmingham
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar in Birmingham offers a delightful dining experience with "great service" and "fantastic food." Guests praise the "friendly and attentive staff" and the "authentic taste" of the dishes. The restaurant exudes a "lovely ambience" and is perfect for special occasions, with thoughtful touches like birthday celebrations.

451 Reviews

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NeilS
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food attentive service loved it. I’m sure we will go back
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Lisa
Birmingham5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super service . Drinks before at the bar which was great . Lovely booth , quick service and excellent advice on the menu both food and drink . Food was gorgeous. I am starting to visit each month as I like it so much .
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Nathan
Las Vegas3 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed the food and surrounds. First time back since it changed to Riva from Gino’s and would definitely return. Service a bit rushed. We were in and out in 50 mins with two courses, so bear in mind if you like a leisurely lunch / dinner.
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Lauren
Birmingham2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
5* service, good menu choice and a lovely atmosphere
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - BirminghamResponded 7 days ago
Ciao Lauren, Many thanks for your kind review. We hope to see you soon. Regards Giorgia
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Debbie
Birmingham8 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Not impressed with this venue Good was edible but lacked quality Service ok perhaps too quick so not sure how freshly prepared and tepid in temp for main course. I left majority of main. Course The starter was quite nice bruschetta with tasty tomatoes Just my opinions as in company did not want to raise issue
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Vicki
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second visit and just as enjoyable. Food was fantastic, service was great, the decor and finish in the restaurant is lovely. Would definitely recommend!
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - BirminghamResponded on March 4, 2025
Ciao Vicki, Grazie mille for your kind review. We are looking forward to seeing you soon. Regards Giorgia Pomes GM
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Harpeet
Birmingham1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a nice and vibrant restaurant food was amazing and good value celebrated our 8th year anniversary and we was looked after so well great staff and great service
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Conal
London2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Nice simple food. Tasty. Service god. Kids loved their food
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - BirminghamResponded on March 1, 2025
Ciao Conal, Grazie mille for your lovely review. We are looking forward to seeing you soon. Regards Giorgia GM
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Chris
Birmingham2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service!! It was a meal out for Valentines and we had a lovely time
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - BirminghamResponded on March 1, 2025
Ciao Chris, Many thanks for your lovely review. I am glad that you enjoyed the food and service and we hope for a 5 stars next visit. Regards Giorgia
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Susan
Birmingham2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
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 on February 15, 2025
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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FAQs

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Birmingham is rated 4.4 stars by 451 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 30 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

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Mother's Day

Club Lunch

Wine Wednesday

Menu

What 451 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

Dining areas

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