We are having a reception at the restaurant so went this evening to check out the food and wasn't disappointed. We got there very early so the restaurant wasn't busy, but the good and service were great. Food was nicely presented and was all served promptly. Location is the best, with views over the Thames across to Essex. Well worth... More

I have wanted to go to this restaurant for a while as I know the owner Anastasia and it's on my door step and there are very few good restaurants in Gravesend, first impressions are great as it's right on the river with large glass windows to watch all the boats go by and it's very clean with nicely presented... More

Having read reviews of this restaurant, we did not have any great expectations. We were very pleasantly surprised - the staff were welcoming and the bar area was a comfortable place to wait for other members of our family to join us. The restaurant itself is bright and well designed with an excellent view of the river. The menu is... More

Went recently for a friends celebration in the afternoon, supposed to be a buffet but it came out 1 plate at a time every 20 minutes. We had to leave by 2pm as kids were starving!! Apparently the buffet did finally arrive as it should but most people had left so it was wasted. Real farce, quite amusing really -... More

We took friends for dinner having been to Riva a few times before years ago and had a nice meal. It's changed. Cold, poor menu with things not available, dire service, we couldn't wait to leave. Tried to contact management to get an explanation and had no reply. Avoid.

We unfortunately encountered the following yesterday; . Freezing cold (everyone sitting in coats) . 2 hour wait for food . Staff arguing with each other . No service at all in 2 hours we had to go to the bar for drinks . Over priced food, tiny portions . Very expensive drinks . Long wait for manager to complain Only... More

Where do I start!! This place needs to be shut down. My family and I were really looking forward to our Mothers Day meal. On arrival we couldn't believe how cold the restaurant was......everyone was sat eating with their coats on! Being Mothers Day there was a lot of young children and babies and they were still in their coats.... More

I have been to riva many times and thought I would treat my mum to a lovely family Mother's Day lunch .. We arrived to an extremely cold restutant and were told its cold because its cold outside. it shouldn't be if they put the hearing on .... My niece (11 months old) was with us and when I made... More

Mother's Day lunch ruined by freezing cold restaurant, poor quality & awful presentation of food. Waited 45 mins for plates to be cleared & eventually told staff we did not want dessert as by this time we were frozen stiff having had to sit in overcoats for whole meal. Shame manager did not have courtesy to come & apologise for... More