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Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Birmingham

4.4
4.4
463 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian
61 Temple Row, Birmingham, West Midlands B2

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Kitchen Mon–Fri 12:00–22:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–21:00 Bar Mon–Fri 12:00–23:00 Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Area
    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

  • EASTER WEEKEND BOTTOMLESS LUNCH

    18 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2025
    Celebrate the long weekend with delicious food to share and 90 minutes of bottomless drinks, Riva style! Indulge in a selection of incredible dishes, perfectly paired with free-flowing beverages. ✨ Upgrade your experience! Enhance your lunch with classic cocktails for the ultimate treat
    EASTER WEEKEND BOTTOMLESS LUNCH photo
  • Club Lunch

    5 Mar 2025 - 13 Nov 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.
    Club Lunch photo
  • Wine Wednesday

    5 Mar 2025 - 12 Nov 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
    Wine Wednesday photo

What 463 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Birmingham/West Midlands

    Good for business meals

  • Birmingham/West Midlands

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Birmingham/West Midlands

    Romantic

  • Birmingham/West Midlands

    Lively

  • Birmingham/West Midlands

    Most Booked

  • Birmingham

    Good for business meals

  • Birmingham

    Innovative

  • Birmingham

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • 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 is praised for its "excellent food & service" and "fantastic choice of wine, beers, spirits and cocktails." Guests appreciate the "warm and friendly staff," with many recommending it for special occasions. The atmosphere is described as "cozy and charming" despite occasional music volume concerns.

463 Reviews
  1. Roy VIP

    Birmingham9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our 4th or 5th time dining at Riva Blu Birmingham and as always excellent food & service . Not forgetting a fantastic choice of wine, beers, spirits and cocktails of which we sampled a few.
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - BirminghamResponded 2 days ago
    Ciao Roy, What an amazing feedback! I am really glad to hear that and please, for your next visit, I would love to personally offer you a glass of prosecco each. I am looking forward to seeing you soon. Regards Giorgia Pomes General Manager

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  2. Christopher

    Birmingham5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always excellent professional service and staff attention to your needs
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - BirminghamResponded on 7 April 2025
    Dear Chris, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic evening with us and that our team could provide the level of service and attention you deserve. It's always a pleasure to welcome you, and we truly appreciate your continued support. We look forward to seeing you again soon for another memorable night! Warm regards, Alessandro.

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  3. Mick

    Birmingham2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening celebrating a friend’s 50th birthday. Service was great and food equally!
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - BirminghamResponded 7 days ago
    Hello Mick, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you had a great evening celebrating your friend’s 50th with us. It's always a pleasure to be part of such special occasions. We're thrilled you enjoyed both the service and the food, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! Kind Regards, Alessandro.

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  4. Michael

    Birmingham1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Warm and friendly staff, the food was good and the atmosphere was good as well. Would definitely return. Finding parking was a nightmare.

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  5. Monika

    Birmingham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty, colourful food and excellent service. Very good restaurant for special occasions or just popping in with friends. Highly recommended!
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - BirminghamResponded on 30 March 2025
    Ciao Monika, Grazie mille for your lovely review. I am really happy to hear about experience and we are looking forward to welcoming you soon. Regards Giorgia

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  6. Ruta

    Birmingham2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, lovely restaurant, great service, music great but slightly too loud to have a good conversation.

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  7. Kim

    Birmingham2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience celebrating my husbands retirement. Everything was wonderful from the moment we walked through the door. Food was amazing staff were so attentive and the decor was lovely. It’s our first visit but it most definitely will not be our last . See you soon!
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - BirminghamResponded on 30 March 2025
    Ciao Kim, Grazie mille for taking the time to share your experience in Riva Blu Birmingham. I am glad that your dining experience was up to our standards and we are really looking forward to seeing you soon. Regards Giorgia General Manager

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  8. Barry VIP

    Manchester10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and good location, nice staff and all helpful
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - BirminghamResponded on 25 March 2025
    Hi Barry Thank you for your 5 stars feedback. I hope to see you soon. Regards Giorgia GM

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  9. Christopher

    Birmingham5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Always a pleasure to visit Riva Blu restaurant and bar ,venue caters for both drinks in comfort and food to a very high standard... friendly professional staff .. quiet last night, usually a nice vibe about ... well worth a visit
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - BirminghamResponded on 24 March 2025
    Ciao Christopher, Many thanks for your lovely review. We are glad that you enjoyed everything and we cant wait to see you soon. Regards Giorgia

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  10. Linda

    Birmingham10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Had a lovely meal before theatre. Overall service was good though it was very busy as you would expect on a Saturday evening. The only downside was the music was very loud - not what I’d expect for ‘background’ music. Nevertheless will definitely return.

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Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Birmingham is rated 4.4 stars by 463 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 17 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

  • Area
    Birmingham
  • Hours of Operation
    Kitchen Mon–Fri 12:00–22:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–21:00 Bar Mon–Fri 12:00–23:00 Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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