Pizza Riva

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  Paul 6 months ago

  5.0

  I ordered a glass of red wine, a Pizza Pilāta, and a dessert set with coffee and pistachio ice cream. The red wine was excellent, served at a pleasant room temperature, with a fruity taste and just a hint of bitterness. It had that classic deep, rich red wine flavor that lingers beautifully on the palate. The pizza was simply outstanding. The dough was perfect, medium thick with lots of air and volume inside, slightly crisp on the outside, soft and airy on the inside. It had the ideal balance between chewiness and lightness. The tomato sauce stood out with its deep, natural flavor, not too sweet, not too salty, and full of freshness. The toppings were exceptional. The ham and mozzarella blended perfectly, creating harmony and richness in every bite. Everything was cooked to perfection and had an amazing texture. The dessert and coffee completed the experience wonderfully. The café latte was creamy, smooth, and aromatic. The pistachio ice cream was sweet, rich, and full of flavor, with small pieces of hazelnut that added a lovely texture. It was creamy, balanced, and absolutely delicious. The service was outstanding. The staff were kind, welcoming, and genuinely attentive. Conversations with them were pleasant, and you could feel the great teamwork and positive energy among the people working there. The ambiance was beautiful, with a classic Italian atmosphere and European charm. The restaurant felt cozy, warm, and full of character. Everything about it was just right. Overall, this was a wonderful dining experience. If you are in Hiroshima and looking for authentic and truly delicious Italian food, this is the place to go. A must-visit restaurant that leaves a lasting impression.

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  Rock Lee 4 months ago

  3.0

  3 Star due to service (would have been 5 Star) Did not like they charged me 10% service fee because my Japanese is not good. I am Asian and my wife’s is Japanese and her mother lives near by. First time ever being charged service fee in Japan. It was not much but just the fact that they did it and deliberately did it. Even when paying the female manager or co worker in charge was trying to tell other employee how to add it (since she did not know how to or ever added it) She did show me the fees but I am not the type to make a big fuss and just payed it. Pizza was good and delicious. Food came extremely fast, maybe because we were the last customer. Above normal price but worth it. Inside atmosphere was normal, nothing spectacular but did like being able to see the pizza oven and the hot pizza coming out. May not go back due to sour taste in my mouth. There are a few other popular pizza places in Hiroshima I will prob try next time.

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  Kai Hsia 3 months ago

  3.0

  I heard this place won some kind of competition so I had to come and try it. The margherita was good but wasn’t mind blowing. The limoncello was great tho! My only real complaint is that the temp was set super high. It was like 80+ degrees in there.

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  Thomas Ringwold 2 years ago

  5.0

  Amazing pizza!!! They were very accommodating even though we didn't have a reservation.. Had to wait a half hour but it was well worth it!!! Update: the initial review is over 4 years old and I felt like it was time to give another 5 star review!!! This is the most consistently delicious pizza in Hiroshima. Still love this place and frequent it often!

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  Matthew Jones a year ago

  5.0

  The pizza was amazing. The staff were extremely kind and understanding, especially because we don't speak Japanese. We believe the owner came out and talked with us a bit, and she was talking to us asking where we are from and we talked about pizza. It was an amazing experience for our trip

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  Paul 8 months ago

  5.0

  I ordered a glass of red wine, a Pizza Pilāta, and a dessert set with coffee and pistachio ice cream. The red wine was excellent, served at a pleasant room temperature, with a fruity …

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  Rock Lee 6 months ago

  3.0
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  Anonymous 2 years ago

  5.0

  Delicious pizza Napoletana from a pizzaiolo who trained in Ischia. The pizza was one of the best we have eaten outside of Italy. The freshly home-made deserts were also amazing but they run out quickly. The warm, friendly, relaxed atmosphere from the welcoming owners and a lovely riverside walk to get there made it a memorable meal.

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  HannahG2430 2 years ago

  5.0

  Lovely pizzas and dessert. Great setting too. If you’re after pizza in Hiroshima this is the place to go! A little expensive but worth it

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  Anonymous 3 years ago

  3.0

  heard this place was great but id say it was average food wise. pizza was ok. not bad at all but also not standout in any way. a little chewy. service was not very polite. as others have mentioned you are rushed and made to feel uncomfortable. people were being asked to leave as soon as they finish. not a good place for a relaxing or social lunch/dinner ... and especially at the above average price they charge.

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