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Riviera

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Price: $19,000 – $25,000

Guests: 60

Description

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.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Gillian Ainsworth

Hello, and congratulations on your engagement! We at Riviera would be delighted to host your wedding or private event. We will work tirelessly to make your vision come to life. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you might have.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2016

No. of Weddings Hosted

Between 30 and 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Riviera

Wedding Venue Type

Restaurant / Bar

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

Reception Capacity

140

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church within walking distance

Dancefloor available

Wedding Venue Details

Ballroom

Exclusive use

Outdoor Reception Space

Wedding Catering

In-house catering

Pricing for Riviera

Packages (total price)

$19,000.00 – $25,000.00

Number of guests included: 140

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What's Included?

Exclusive use

Canapés included

Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Our minimum spend for complete restaurant buyouts varies by day of the week. More specifically, $19,000.00 for Monday to Wednesday, $20,000 for Thursday, and $25,000 for Friday, Saturday and long-weekend Sunday nights. The minimum spend is food and beverage only, it does not include taxes, gratuity, room set up fee, or any other additional costs you may accrue outside of wine and food (ex: rentals, floral arrangements, audiovisual equipment, administrative fee - if applicable). The room set up fee is set at $3000, and covers the removal, storage and insurance of our furniture by professional movers. For cocktail and canapé-style events, our legal capacity is 140 guests. If you prefer a sit down dinner, we can accommodate up to 60 guests (with some flexibility), while still leaving space for cocktails and dancing.

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Reviews (1)

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Irina Kalantari
16/08/2024
Perfect 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!