Excellent polite, friendly service. Food very good, big spacious restaurant. Atmosphere was a bit quiet as not many customers because it was a wet Monday Night however nice background music.
Premises very clean, toilets excellent including a very well equiped spacious disabled toilet, I am currently in a wheelchair and the venue was excellent for chair users, level entrance, all on one level (including toilets) wide aisles between tables.
Lovely restaurant food was amazing, staff were very friendly and atmosphere was lovely highly recommend will be eating here again!
Great food and attentive staff. The lamb chops were the best I've ever had! Made my brother's birthday extra special by announcing it to the restaurant and having everyone sing happy birthday to him. We'll definitely be back!
My favourite restaurant in Essex by far! Not only is the food amazing, the staff are so funny and friendly, the decor in the restaurant is so stunning and it’s such a nice vibe. Perfect for lunch or dinner with a partner, friends or family. I’d recommend to anyone who loves Turkish food… or a good cocktail! The cocktails here are incredible!!! I’ve been to this restaurant twice and are itching to find an excuse to come for a third visit. I’m trying to find space to fit it in in the next few weeks. Think I’m going to be a regular customer☺️☺️☺️
Lovely meal, booked for a birthday. We were one of only 2 other tables in the restaurant, but I guess it wasn't busy due to it being midweek late in January! Staff were attentive and helped us move table to a warmer part of the restaurant when we asked! Music was nice and loud when they brought out the birthday cake! With staff coming over to sing!
The food is amazing, I asked the waiter for his recommendation and was not disappointed. It was a bit slow for my liking but maybe its intended so people can chat. Who knows but will definitely recommend.
Absolute delight to have lunch here. Food is amazing and very generous portions. The staff are excellent and very helpful. Will for sure return for an evening meal. Many thanks to the members of staff for a very nice lunch.
The food was delicious and we were so looked after by Denis. They could not do enough for us. We were a party of 12 for a friend’s birthday and everyone had a brilliant lunch. We will definitely be back.
Great service, food was on point, hot tasty and nicely presented. Portions are generous. Hummus is very tasty. I would definitely recommend it.
Food is always amazing, venue is lovely. Service is absolutely incredible, the staff can't do enough for you and nothing is too much trouble.
The only thing I would say let it down, ever so slightly, was that service to order a drink took a while when we got there but, otherwise, absolutely fantastic and planning a Ladies Night with the girls already!
Not been before. I have seriously been missing out. Food beautifully cooked, Presentation great. Atmosphere great. Service great. Loved it. Thankyou.
We booked Riva for my wife’s birthday yesterday, it was our first visit. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Food was beautiful, other Turkish restaurants we have visited have overcooked the chicken, not the case here, perfect. Riva mixed grill and mixed kebab were both superb. Cocktails are very well made. Highly recommend, great night.
Best place Turkish restaurant I eat brilliant people brilliant place tasty food 🙏thanks for best experience
Had a visit on a Sunday night after a few libations in the Crafty Cask. Staff were superb, food was great. Will go again
Beautiful food, amazing drinks and lovely staff
This is the second time I've visited Riva, and it certainly won't be the last. The first time I went with my family and the second with a couple of friends. Both times were exceptional. The service is top-notch and the food fresh, delicious, and vibrant. Everything has really improved since the new management team and owners have taken over. From the welcome and first order of drinks to the main course and complimentary Turkish Delight at the end, everything was just perfect. Dennis, our waiter, was very attentive and remembered me from our first visit, even remembering my son and giving me a little something to take back for him. He loved it by the way! Thank you. Now that is personal service and it means a lot. I'm looking forward to coming back very soon and trying something different from the menu. The lamb shank is so amazing that I've had it both times now, but I really must try something new. Top marks to the kitchen for the great food. Can't wait to come back.
Love this place. The staff are excellent and always happy to go off menu!
Would recommend
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