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In Riva, Philadelphia, PA

In Riva

4.4
4.4
2025 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
In Riva is the first venture by Philadelphia-born chef Arthur Cavaliere who has combined the similarities of his two favorite cities—Naples and Philadelphia—to deliver an unparalleled culinary experience. Sticking with the Italian translation of its name, In Riva is located "along the banks" of the Schuylkill River in East Falls.

In Riva is a Southern Italian inspired restaurant with urban flair, specializing in Napoletana style pizza, house-made pasta and contemporary antipasti. In Riva also offers an eclectic array of new and old world wines, Italian craft beers and racy specialty cocktails.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizza Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (215) 438-4848
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Arthur Cavaliere
  • Neighborhood
    East Falls
  • Cross street
    N Ferry Rd.
  • Parking details
    There is a small private lot in front of the restaurant, as well as a large self-pay city lot just across North Ferry Road. Street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    K <br />61 <br />R-6 Regional Rail
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,025 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
In Riva offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent pizza" and a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Known for its "outstanding service," this neighborhood gem provides a scenic view of the river and a well-curated menu featuring Italian specialties. Enjoy "delicious food" and a vibrant ambiance perfect for family meals or casual outings.

2,025 Reviews
  1. Jeffrey

    Philadelphia

    94 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    94 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great neighborhood place. Consistently good food and great service. VERY LOUD!

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  2. Susan

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Came for the chicken parm and it’s off the menu! So disappointed

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  3. Amy

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Good food and good waitstaff. The restaurant did not honor our reservation. The host offered no explanation nor assistance. After about 15 minutes we asked if there were any options and were told we could sit outside. We did so because our whole party was already on site - but we had reserved an INDOOR table and CONFIRMED our reservation. To no avail.

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  4. Stacy

    Houston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is delicious. We really enjoyed the broccolini Caesar, pizza, and ravioli. The atmosphere is relaxing.

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  5. Jennifer

    Memphis/West TN

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very creative and superbly prepared. Our waiter was very engaging and helpful with making suggestions for a less adventurous eater. All of us were thrilled with the experience. A wonderful dinner.

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  6. Momineyo

    Charlotte

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In Riva was excellent as always. Interesting and delicious food. Well made, unique drinks. Great service. Relaxing ambiance. A dependable go-to.

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  7. CArina

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very enjoyable meal with excellent and fun food. Nice patio.

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  8. Michael

    Philadelphia

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A nice leisurely dinner with family after a day of doing some work around the apartment. It was a delicious meal in a casual setting.

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  9. J

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Branzino appetizer was generous in size and well prepared; very lemony. We found both pasta dishes too salty.

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  10. zacharyr

    Philadelphia

    66 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great location for business lunch. Spaghetti with crab meat is excellent. Service is good. Prices are reasonable. Always a nice experience at In Riva.

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FAQs

In Riva offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 438-4848.

In Riva is rated 4.4 stars by 2025 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for In Riva

4116 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129

Additional information

  • Cross street
    N Ferry Rd.
  • Neighborhood
    East Falls
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizza Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is a small private lot in front of the restaurant, as well as a large self-pay city lot just across North Ferry Road. Street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    K 61 R-6 Regional Rail
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Arthur Cavaliere
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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