Riviera Ristorante

This welcoming Whitestone neighborhood spot has served classic Italian fare with warm hospitality for over 50 years.

  • Tue – Thu, Sun, 12:00 – 21:00; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 22:00
  • 17-12 Utopia Parkway
  • 4.6 (700 reviews)

Description

The menu covers both Northern and Southern Italian classics like pasta, veal, and seafood, with options accommodating various dietary needs. The space is a frequent hub for local catering and birthday parties, which often take over the dining room in multiples. While the clean, quiet room features a full bar, a background soundtrack, and a value-driven lunch special, some diners caution against the wine by the glass. It is the definition of a neighborhood institution—even the current owner started here years ago as a kid working as a busser.


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Full barOffers catering

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