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    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar

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    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar an Italian restaurant and bar aiming to provide a true Southern Italian dining experience with Neapolitan eats and Italian energy, offering quality Italian cuisine and delicious drinks.

     

    Bar closes 1 hour after restaurant closing time**

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    Open hours today: 12:00 - 20:00 Toggle weekly schedule

    • Monday

      12:00 - 22:00

    • Tuesday

      12:00 - 22:00

    • Wednesday

      12:00 - 22:00

    • Thursday

      12:00 - 22:00

    • Friday

      12:00 - 23:00

    • Saturday

      12:00 - 23:00

    • Sunday

      12:00 - 20:00

      • 7 September 2025 06:36 local time

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      Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar, Birmingham
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      Kieran Patel
      17:17 25 Aug 25
      Scott Marsh
      14:14 25 Aug 25
      Lauren Taylor
      18:14 23 Aug 25
      Madeleine Kent
      13:21 23 Aug 25
      Vadim Ruslanov
      13:53 27 Jul 25
      A real culinary delight. Can’t wait to return!
      Ruby Ward
      20:20 26 Jul 25
      Great food, great service from Nicky. Will reccomend to my friends and family
      Emily Noctor
      16:50 26 Jul 25
      Ellie Hartland
      16:49 26 Jul 25
      Valentina was an angel 😊
      Faith Sibanda
      18:38 25 Jul 25
      Sunny Ghosh
      19:04 28 Jun 25
      Visited Riva Blu in Birmingham with colleagues. The food was good, I had the prawn pasta, which was fresh and flavourful. The ambiance was stylish but a bit noisy, and the service felt slow. Others in my group enjoyed different pasta dishes and drinks, all served beautifully as seen in the photos. A decent spot for Italian, but expect a bit of a wait during busy hours.
      Hannah Asquith
      14:50 25 Jun 25
      Fantastic food. Warm welcome. Want made to feel odd, dining on my own. Quick service. Will return
      SKaur
      09:53 02 Jun 25
      Disappointed by Poor Communication – Lovely Food but Rushed Experience

      I had high hopes for Riva Blu after visiting few years ago and I made a booking for around 3pm for a bridesmaid proposal dinner/bridal shower. At no point during the booking process — not over the phone nor on the website — was it mentioned that there was a strict 2-hour time limit on our table. This crucial detail was completely missing, and only brought up once we had already arrived.

      We got there slightly after 3pm, which wasn’t an issue at first. But soon after, we were told we only had the table for two hours. This was confusing and frustrating, especially as we were still waiting for the rest of our party (6-7 people in total). Throughout the meal, we were constantly reminded about the time limit, even though the restaurant was far from full. It made us feel rushed and uncomfortable during what was meant to be a special, celebratory occasion.

      While I completely understand the need for time limits during busy periods, it makes no sense to pressure paying customers when the restaurant is nearly empty. It affected the entire mood — my friends and I felt we had to rush our food and drinks, and it genuinely took away from what should’ve been a relaxed and joyful dinner.

      On a positive note: the food, decor, music, and general atmosphere were beautiful. The staff were otherwise very lovely and accommodating — but the constant reminders and the lack of upfront communication about the time limit really soured the experience.

      If you have a strict 2-hour table policy, it needs to be clearly communicated at the time of booking — both on the phone and on your website. It’s such a shame, because everything else was so well done. I left feeling disappointed, especially because this dinner was meant to be part of a special memory, and instead it felt rushed and pressured.
      Kolya Freeman
      16:49 15 Feb 25
      it was all good with food and service!
      The only thing what I didn’t enjoy is when im having my 200 pound meal the customers from outside kept walking past my table wearing coats and jackets. I believe that all top coats and jackets should be offered to be taken off somewhere by the entrance so no people in big coats walking through restaurant to get to their tables. especially in busy hours.
      Haylie Sale
      08:20 31 Dec 24
      Absolutely gorgeous and remarkably clean. You could eat your meal in the bathrooms this place was so clean! I have to say how beautifully decorated it is that you honestly feel like you’re back in Italy and hearing all of the Italian being spoken by the staff is such a beautiful touch. I had a wonderful conversation about my time in Italy with one of the waiters who was so kind and patient with me. Now for the food, in true Italian tradition, the portions were huge and such amazing quality. The flavours were all perfect and the food so fresh. This place is perfect for a special occasion, I will definitely be back.
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