Riviera
Set in a former Art Deco bank on Sparks Street, Riviera is Ottawa's most dramatic dining room. Ranked
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About Riviera
Riviera opened in the summer of 2016 in a stunning Art Deco building at 62 Sparks Street — a former Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce branch built in 1869. Chef-owners Jordan Holley and Matthew Carmichael (of the York Street Entertainment group, which also runs Giulia, Datsun, and El Camino) transformed the space into Ottawa's most visually striking restaurant.
The soaring ceilings, marble, and brass create a room that matches the ambition of the food. From the gleaming open kitchen, Jordan Holley and his brigade serve eye-catching fare that ranges from tartares and crudos to freshly extruded pastas. Riviera ranked #28 on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants in 2024 and won the Best Restaurant Bar Award in 2025.
What to Order
- Handmade Pasta — Freshly extruded in-house. The lobster spaghetti is legendary.
- Tartares & Crudos — Beautifully finished, showing plenty of finesse.
- Cocktails — The bar program won Canada's Best Restaurant Bar in 2025. Don't skip drinks.
- Seasonal Mains — French technique meets Canadian ingredients. The menu evolves with the seasons.
Visitor Information
- Hours: Monday–Wednesday & Sunday 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Thursday–Saturday 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Reservations: Recommended via Resy
- Price Range: $$$$
Getting There
- Address: 62 Sparks Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5A5
- Neighbourhood: Downtown, just off Parliament Hill
- Parking: Street parking on Sparks; nearby commercial lots
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