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Riva

Navy Pier
700 E. Grand Ave. (Lake Shore Dr.) Send to Phone
ChicagoIL 60610
312-644-7482 | Make Restaurant Reservations
Fancy pants seafooder in tourist-ridden Navy Pier. Riva Restaurant is one of our | Top 10 Chicago View Restaurants |

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Dining room at Riva, Chicago, ILYou wouldn’t necessarily assume there was an interesting restaurant at this tourist hub, but don’t judge a book by its cover. Located in one of Chicago's most high-traffic attractions, this place is anything but casual and inexpensive. By contrast, Riva is prissy and spendy, though the café on the lower level is a better deal all around. And you will be hard put to find a better view of the city skyline. The menu bounces around seafood, steaks and pasta. Owner Phil Stefani has several Italian restaurants around the city, and the menu---with its lobster diavolo and linguine with clam sauce---follows suit. But you’ll find the likes of ahi with Chinese long beans and Thai-inspired demi-glace as well. Of course, like most restaurants these days, small plates are offered, including whole grilled shrimp with micro salad and piquillo vinaigrette. The service can be a bit laid-back, especially given what you’ll spend, but the wine list is pretty good.

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