Riviera Restaurant

An exceptional experience at the Riviera. The dishes? Flawless. Masterfully cooked, perfectly seasoned, and bread that reconciled me with gluten. But let's talk about the real hero of the evening: Antoine. Antoine is more than a waiter; he's an institution. He knows the menu by heart, anticipates orders, laughs at good jokes (even the average ones), and moves with the precision of a Swiss watchmaker. Some say he trained in a monastery suspended above the Mediterranean. Others say he's fluent in eight different sauce languages. I just say: respect. I came for dinner, I left with a life lesson. Thank you, Riviera. And above all... thank you, Antoine.

Really really delicious lunch. A high price, but with the view, the ambience and the beautiful food, it was a stunning combination. To begin with, the seating sofas were so comfortable and under the protection of a parasol in the sun, the temperature was warm but not too hot. The positioning of plants around the Riviera Restaurant was really nice. In my opinion, the service was friendly, straightforward and professional. We were guided to our table and swiftly given menus to peruse. The menu for lunch contained a wide variety of vegetarian, meat and fish dishes from salads to burgers to steak to Carlton Club sandwiches and also tartes fines (small pizzas). In addition, there were gluten free options too. The avocado guacamole tart fine was delicious, with a rich and sweet flavour. The salad nicoise, burger and Carlton Club sandwiches also received rave reviews. As well, we were given a complementary basket of beautiful olive breads. For dessert, the fruit platter was flavorful and pretty and the raspberries in particular were so ripe and sweet. Also, the drinks we ordered were very very good, and even the sparkling water tasted fantastic! Overall, a stunning lunch experience, especially due to the location and splendour of the Carlton hotel. If a luxurious experience is what is wanted, this should fit the bill.