In Riva takes its name from the Italian for "along the banks" — a nod to its spot on the Schuylkill River in East Falls, just steps from the Falls Bridge. The restaurant leans Southern Italian with an urban edge, built around wood-fired Napoletana pizza, house-made pasta, and contemporary antipasti.
Executive Chef Crisanto Ramos has been with In Riva since it opened and oversees the kitchen, from the Margherita Pizza to newer additions to the menu. Regulars have also made the sticky ribs something of a signature alongside the brick-oven pies.
The back patio is a defining feature — one of the largest outdoor dining setups in the city, seating close to 100 and running year-round with the help of outdoor heaters. It's the kind of spot suited to a Riva Spritz or a glass of wine al fresco, and locals treat it as both a neighborhood staple and a go-to for special occasions.
In Riva has been operating in East Falls for more than 14 years.
Executive Chef Crisanto Ramos has been with In Riva since it opened and oversees the kitchen, from the Margherita Pizza to newer additions to the menu. Regulars have also made the sticky ribs something of a signature alongside the brick-oven pies.
The back patio is a defining feature — one of the largest outdoor dining setups in the city, seating close to 100 and running year-round with the help of outdoor heaters. It's the kind of spot suited to a Riva Spritz or a glass of wine al fresco, and locals treat it as both a neighborhood staple and a go-to for special occasions.
In Riva has been operating in East Falls for more than 14 years.