le RIVA
A charming eatery on Lake Bourget known for generous pizzas and traditional dishes made with fresh local ingredients, offering a welcoming atmosphere.
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le RIVA
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A charming eatery on Lake Bourget known for generous pizzas and traditional dishes made with fresh local ingredients, offering a welcoming atmosphere.
Avoid Peak Hours
Visit around 8:30 p.m. for a more relaxed dining experience when it's less crowded.
Value Set Menu
Consider the starter and dish of the day for excellent value, often around 15€.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
French, Italian, Pizza
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+33 4 79 35 95 39
Address
centre commercial des, Chem. des Bateliers, 73100 Aix-les-Bains, France
Highlights
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Generous Pizzas & Traditional Dishes
Indulge in hearty pizzas and authentic dishes made with fresh, local ingredients. A true taste of the region.
Divine House Smoked Salmon
A must-try delicacy that guests rave about. The house-smoked salmon is a unique culinary experience.
Warm & Welcoming Ambiance
Experience a cozy atmosphere with friendly customer service that makes you feel right at home.
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Avoid Peak Hours
Visit around 8:30 p.m. for a more relaxed dining experience when it's less crowded.
Value Set Menu
Consider the starter and dish of the day for excellent value, often around 15€.
French-Italian Fusion
Be open to delightful French-inspired interpretations of classic Italian cuisine.
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Avoid Peak Hours
Visit around 8:30 p.m. for a more relaxed dining experience when it's less crowded.
Value Set Menu
Consider the starter and dish of the day for excellent value, often around 15€.
French-Italian Fusion
Be open to delightful French-inspired interpretations of classic Italian cuisine.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
le RIVA offers a warm welcome and generous portions of both traditional dishes and pizzas, often praised for their fresh, local ingredients. While many enjoy the friendly service and cozy atmosphere, some diners have encountered issues with food quality and customer service, particularly regarding specific dishes and policies.
"I suggest it 100%. They were very friendly and all the food was cooked when we ordered it."
Dimitrios Alexandris
"Went to Le Riva, expecting an Italian restaurant, which I found out it's not: with an Italian name, and a pretty much uniquely Italian menu, it's not Italian. Owners are French and the dishes (or at least the pizza I got and the dessert my neighboring table received) are french copies of what I am used to in Italy.
Which is fine normally. However, the pizza I ordered had a sandy taste to it - really crunchy, like when the salad topping (which was great) is not washed well. Looking further, I found out that on the bottom of the pizza there were flakes of something I can only describe as patches of sand. When showing this to the owner, she laughed it off and said it was the maïzena they use to slide the pizza in/out of the oven.
Apart from never having experienced this, eating 1000's of pizzas in my life (and having lived in Italy for 5+ years and worked in a pizzeria to earn my studies ...!), I've seldom been treated this way as a paying customer.
I will not come back. There are better choices in Aix-les-bains"
Marc Ivo Murris
"Very pathetic that with an empty place they do not accept dogs so we went next door and it was great! With good service"
Michel Huguenin
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Frequently Asked Questions
le RIVA is celebrated for its generous pizzas and traditional dishes, with a special mention for its house-smoked salmon.
While it offers Italian dishes like pizza, the restaurant's owners are French, and the menu features French-inspired interpretations of Italian cuisine.
To avoid crowds and enjoy a more relaxed dining experience, it's recommended to visit around 8:30 p.m.
Yes, consider trying the starter and dish of the day for an excellent value, typically around 15€.
The restaurant is situated by Lake Bourget, suggesting it may offer scenic views or proximity to the water.
One review indicated that dogs were not permitted, leading the reviewer to dine elsewhere.
Some diners have reported issues with food quality (e.g., sandy taste on pizza, greasy burgers) and found the staff to be unwelcoming or having overly strict policies.
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Au 39 chemin des bateliers, sur le bord du lac du Bourget, vous attend une adresse gourmande : le Riva propose des plats traditionnels et des pizzas généreuses élaborées à partir de produits frais et locaux. À la carte, du poulpe braisé au vin rouge, un osso bucco ou un risotto crémeux de Saint-Jacques et de chorizo. Plats à la carte proposés entre 17 et 21,50 euros.
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