{"id":3424,"date":"2026-06-30T19:19:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T18:19:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/liverpoolka.com\/riva-blu-italian-restaurant-bar-liverpool-liverpool"},"modified":"2026-08-28T01:35:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T00:35:09","slug":"riva-blu-italian-restaurant-bar-liverpool-liverpool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liverpoolka.com\/en\/riva-blu-italian-restaurant-bar-liverpool-liverpool","title":{"rendered":"Riva Blu Italian Restaurant &amp; Bar, Liverpool \u26058.9"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"padrino-inject-root\">\n<div class=\"padrino-inject-inner\">\n<div data-padrino-shell=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/top-restaurants\">\u2190 Restaurants in Liverpool 2026: 10 verified picks<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>Restaurant<\/strong> \u00b7 <span>in Liverpool<\/span> \u00b7 \u2b50 8.9\/10 \u00b7 2981 reviews<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> <span>1 Castle St, Liverpool L2 4SW<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex is-nowrap wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+441512364444\">Call<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&amp;destination=53.4069617,-2.9912922\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Get directions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aa1c790f3cb4\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/liverpoolka.com\/en\/riva-blu-italian-restaurant-bar-liverpool-liverpool\/#Italian_pasta_and_pizza_on_Castle_Street\" >Italian pasta and pizza on Castle Street<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/liverpoolka.com\/en\/riva-blu-italian-restaurant-bar-liverpool-liverpool\/#What_to_order\" >What to order<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/liverpoolka.com\/en\/riva-blu-italian-restaurant-bar-liverpool-liverpool\/#Who_its_for\" >Who it&#8217;s for<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/liverpoolka.com\/en\/riva-blu-italian-restaurant-bar-liverpool-liverpool\/#Questions_and_answers\" >Questions and answers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a 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Street<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Riva Blu on Castle Street is an authentic Italian restaurant and bar in the heart of Liverpool, with an open kitchen, cocktail bar and large alfresco terrace, and plush nautical-inspired interiors.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_order\"><\/span>What to order<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sharing plates, bruschetta, antipasti, pasta, risotto, ravioli, pizza and steaks. The seafood linguine and king prawn bruschetta are highlights.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_its_for\"><\/span>Who it&#8217;s for<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A good choice for a meal with friends, a date or a relaxed dinner.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Questions_and_answers\"><\/span>Questions and answers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>What cuisine?<\/strong> Authentic Italian.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What should I order?<\/strong> Seafood linguine or king prawn bruschetta.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Outdoor seating?<\/strong> Yes \u2014 a large alfresco terrace.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When is it liveliest?<\/strong> Friday and Saturday evenings, when the cocktail bar hits its stride \u2014 book ahead for those nights, or come at lunch for a quieter terrace table.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Opening_hours\"><\/span>Opening hours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Day<\/th>\n<th>Hours<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Monday<\/td>\n<td>12:00\u201323:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tuesday<\/td>\n<td>12:00\u201323:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wednesday<\/td>\n<td>12:00\u201323:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Thursday<\/td>\n<td>12:00\u201323:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Friday<\/td>\n<td>12:00\u201300:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Saturday<\/td>\n<td>12:00\u201300:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sunday<\/td>\n<td>12:00\u201323:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"entity-gallery\" class=\"padrino-entity-gallery\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photos\"><\/span>Photos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.liverpoolka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/06\/riva-blu-italian-restaurant-bar-liverpool-liverpool-1.jpg\" alt=\"Riva Blu Italian Restaurant &amp; Bar, Liverpool\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.liverpoolka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/06\/riva-blu-italian-restaurant-bar-liverpool-liverpool-2.jpg\" alt=\"Riva Blu Italian Restaurant &amp; Bar, Liverpool\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.liverpoolka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/06\/riva-blu-italian-restaurant-bar-liverpool-liverpool-4.jpg\" alt=\"Riva Blu Italian Restaurant &amp; Bar, Liverpool\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.liverpoolka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/06\/riva-blu-italian-restaurant-bar-liverpool-liverpool-5.jpg\" alt=\"Riva Blu Italian Restaurant &amp; Bar, Liverpool\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.liverpoolka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/06\/riva-blu-italian-restaurant-bar-liverpool-liverpool-6.jpg\" alt=\"Riva Blu Italian Restaurant &amp; Bar, Liverpool\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.liverpoolka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/06\/riva-blu-italian-restaurant-bar-liverpool-liverpool-7.jpg\" alt=\"Riva Blu Italian Restaurant &amp; Bar, Liverpool\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<details>\n<summary>Show 2 more photos<\/summary>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.liverpoolka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/06\/riva-blu-italian-restaurant-bar-liverpool-liverpool-8.jpg\" alt=\"Riva Blu Italian Restaurant &amp; Bar, Liverpool\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.liverpoolka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/06\/riva-blu-italian-restaurant-bar-liverpool-liverpool-9.jpg\" alt=\"Riva Blu Italian Restaurant &amp; Bar, Liverpool\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<div id=\"comments\" class=\"comments-area wp-block-group\">\n<h2 class=\"comments-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visitor_reviews\"><\/span>Visitor reviews<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol class=\"comment-list\">\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-0\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-0\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>Donna Armstrong Vice<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n17 June 2026<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>Martina made our first visit to Liverpool special. We felt like we&#039;d met a friend, judging by how we were greeted and treated. Victoria was a fantastic waitress. She was very friendly and checked on us often. Grazie mill\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-1\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-1\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>Enrique Santamar\u00eda<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n17 March 2026<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>Riva Blu is a quality restaurant in the centre of Liverpool. The decor and atmosphere deserve special mention: refined decor and a relaxed atmosphere, with well-spaced tables and a very low noise level. A wonderful resta\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-2\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-2\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>Bird<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n14 February 2026<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>We had a wonderful evening at this restaurant. The atmosphere is refined and welcoming, and the staff incredibly friendly, which really adds to the experience. It&#039;s a little pricey, so it&#039;s more of a treat or a place for\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-3\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-3\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>D\u017cejSi.<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n31 January 2026<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>I&#039;m a big pizza lover. I love discovering new places, testing pizza and judging which I liked more. I&#039;m still searching for the best pizza and the best place I&#039;d return to. As a rule, where I go for pizza, it&#039;s tasty, wi\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-4\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-4\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>\u0412\u0430\u043b\u0435\u0440\u0456\u044f \u042f\u043d\u0456\u043d\u0430<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n6 March 2023<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>Really liked it, tasty, super atmosphere. You feel like you&#039;re in Italy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><small>Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 21:30:38<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<nav class=\"padrino-entity-related wp-block-group\" aria-label=\"Similar places\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Similar_places\"><\/span>Similar places<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/turtle-bay-liverpool-victoria-st-liverpool\"><span>Turtle Bay Liverpool Victoria St<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/gusto-italian-liverpool-liverpool\"><span>Gusto Italian &#8211; Liverpool<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/las-iguanas-liverpool-liverpool\"><span>Las Iguanas &#8211; Liverpool<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/bacaro-liverpool\"><span>Bacaro<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/cowshed-liverpool-liverpool\"><span>Cowshed Liverpool<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/fat-hippo-liverpool-liverpool\"><span>Fat Hippo Liverpool<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/villa-romana-italian-restaurant-liverpool-liverpool\"><span>Villa Romana &#8211; Italian Restaurant Liverpool<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/salt-house-tapas-liverpool-liverpool\"><span>Salt House Tapas Liverpool<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/smoke-dough-liverpool\"><span>Smoke &amp; Dough<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><small>Data is refreshed monthly. 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