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A Stunning Art Deco Venue for Your Ottawa Wedding
Imagine celebrating your wedding in the heart of downtown Ottawa at Riviera, a beautifully restored historic art deco building that was once a grand bank. This unique venue combines classic elegance with a modern dining experience, creating a memorable setting for your special day. From the moment your guests arrive, they’ll be wowed by the soaring 25-foot sculpted ceilings, polished marble and travertine walls, and the striking 80-foot brass bar that serves as a breathtaking centerpiece.
Flexible Spaces Tailored to Your Wedding Style
Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner or a lively cocktail reception, Riviera offers versatile spaces to fit your vision:
- Main Dining Room: Perfect for a formal seated dinner, comfortably hosting up to 60 guests with plenty of room for cocktails and dancing.
- Cocktail Reception: Ideal for a more casual, canapé-style event, accommodating up to 140 guests.
- Banker’s Office: A cozy, semi-private space for smaller celebrations of up to 12 guests.
- Exclusive Buyout: Take over the entire restaurant for a private, personalized wedding experience.
Exceptional Cuisine and Bespoke Bar Service
Riviera is recognized as one of Canada’s top restaurants, known for its creative, high-end Canadian cuisine made from the finest local ingredients. Your wedding menu can be fully customized to reflect your tastes and accommodate any dietary needs, ensuring every guest enjoys a delicious meal. Complementing the food is an award-winning bar program, famous for its sophisticated cocktails, including ten unique takes on the classic Negroni.
Key Features at a Glance
- Capacity: Up to 60 guests for seated dinners; 140 for cocktail receptions.
- Setting: Historic Art Deco architecture with original marble floors and soaring ceilings.
- Catering: In-house, customizable menus featuring upscale Canadian cuisine.
- Bar: Award-winning cocktail program with tailored bar menus.
- Spaces: Options for exclusive restaurant buyouts and intimate semi-private dining.
- Services: Dedicated in-house wedding coordinator to help plan your day.
- Extras: Dance floor available for your reception celebrations.
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- IIrina Kalantari16/08/2024Perfect Venue for Intimate Wedding!Perfect Venue for Intimate Wedding!We celebrated our small wedding in this restaurant. Our experience was excellent from the beginning to the end. The staff was incredibly professional and courteous, they offered us various perks for our occasion. The service was stellar, and the food delicious. I couldn't have wished for anything better! 5+ for the restaurant and its staff!We celebrated our small wedding in this restaurant. Our experience was excellent from the beginning to the end. The staff was incredibly professional and courteous, they offered us various perks for our occasion. The service was stellar, and the food delicious. I couldn't have wished for anything better! 5+ for the restaurant and its staff!
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Where is Riviera located in Ottawa?
Riviera is conveniently situated in the heart of downtown Ottawa, Ontario, offering easy access for you and your guests to enjoy a memorable wedding celebration.
What is the maximum guest capacity for seated dinners and cocktail receptions at Riviera?
Riviera accommodates up to 60 guests for formal seated dinners and can host up to 140 guests for cocktail-style receptions, providing flexible space options tailored to your wedding style.
What unique architectural features does Riviera offer for weddings?
Riviera boasts stunning historic Art Deco architecture, including soaring 25-foot sculpted ceilings, polished marble and travertine walls, original marble floors, and an impressive 80-foot brass bar that creates a breathtaking atmosphere for your special day.
Can Riviera accommodate both intimate and large wedding celebrations?
Yes, Riviera offers a variety of versatile spaces, including:
- Main Dining Room for up to 60 guests.
- Cocktail Reception area for up to 140 guests.
- Banker’s Office for intimate gatherings up to 12 guests.
- Exclusive buyout option for a fully private wedding experience.
Does Riviera provide in-house catering for weddings?
Riviera features an in-house catering team with customizable menus highlighting upscale Canadian cuisine crafted from the finest local ingredients. Menus can be tailored to fit your tastes and accommodate dietary needs.
What kind of bar service is available at Riviera for weddings?
The venue offers an award-winning bar program, renowned for sophisticated cocktails including ten unique variations of the classic Negroni, and can customize bar menus to complement your wedding celebration.
Is there a dedicated wedding coordinator at Riviera to assist with planning?
Yes, Riviera provides a dedicated in-house wedding coordinator who will help you plan and personalize every aspect of your wedding day to ensure a seamless and memorable experience.
Are there dance floor facilities available for wedding receptions at Riviera?
Riviera offers a dance floor within its flexible event spaces, allowing you and your guests to celebrate and dance the night away during your reception.
Can Riviera be exclusively booked for a private wedding event?
Absolutely, Riviera offers an exclusive buyout option where you can take over the entire restaurant for a private and personalized wedding experience tailored to your preferences.
What makes Riviera’s wedding venues unique compared to other Ottawa locations?
Riviera stands out with its beautifully restored historic Art Deco setting, the blend of classic elegance and modern dining, an impressive 80-foot brass bar centerpiece, award-winning cuisine and cocktails, and flexible spaces that cater to both intimate and larger weddings.
