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Riva Cucina

$$ • Italian, Wine Bars

Hours:
800 Heinz Ave #19, Berkeley
(510) 841-7482

Take-Out/Delivery Options

Riva Cucina Reviews

4.4 (20)
A long overdue review as I came here in May for BRW to go. We got 4 BRW prix fixe menu for $40 each for us and my parents and added a lamb shank from their regular menu as well. The mushroom soup was light and flavorful with every sip due to the porcini broth. Since I rarely fry things myself, anytime I see arancini available, I almost always get them and these definitely did not disappoint. Three of us got the crab raviolis which just like the soup was delicious from the first...read full review

I remember when Riva opened, in 2006 I believe. After my first visit, we became inseparable. There were days i'd go for breakfast, lunch AND dinner. It was also not uncommon for me to pop in for dessert even later in the day (early evening). Jennifer and Massi always made me feel like family and I now live in Chicago, where we have nothing like it. If you are blessed enough to live in the area, please stop by and give them a try. You won't regret it.

I got delivery from Riva for Berkeley Restaurant Week and I thought it was a good deal with good food. I got a couple of the restaurant week "sets" to try a few items with family, and separately added the brussels sprouts and the squid ink pasta. The brussels sprouts was cooked just right - soft enough but still has a crunch, and the flavor was perfect. The squid ink pasta was lovely with the smoked salmon flavor and a nice acidity also from the tomato and a sweetness from the...read full review

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 4 - 8PM
Wednesday 4 - 8PM
Thursday 4 - 8PM
Friday 4 - 8PM
Saturday 4 - 8PM
Sunday Closed
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