Riviera Restaurant

Ladies and gentlemen please don't order the Portuguese soup. I worked there in the kitchen,in Bristol. Joe the main cook a quack. The owners cousin who comes from Portugal is a hot hot mess. I was chopping kale for the soup and came across bugs. I told her we can't use the kale. Well she did. Just ???? awful ????. The owner is a fantastic man. I doubt that he knows what went on in the kitchen. He's just a kind man. His daughter did the paperwork for employees nice young lady. He just needs to be present when they prep. The staff waiters and waitresses are great .

Unbelievably excellent Portuguese food & portions. Prices are really reasonable & the staff was accommodating. We got the littlenecks Spanish style & shrimp Mozambique ???? Beautiful atmosphere and plenty of room for parties & banquets!

Although it took a little longer than usual for our food to come, everything was delicious. The place was jammed,and you could tell that the owner was a little stressed, knowing he didn't have enough help and wanted to make sure everyone had a good dining experience. He helped out the staff a lot, which I thought was really great. Our waiter Xico did a great job, juggling many tables while maintaining professionalism, and prompt service. Our party of 6 enjoyed everything,from the appetizers to the drinks. Will definitely go there again !