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For each guest that dines at this restaurant, byFood will donate 10 meals
Location
Cuisine
Traditional Japanese / Kaiseki / Kappo
Average cost
Dinner: ¥11,000 - ¥12,000
With an abiding respect for Hiroshima and a store name that immortalizes a French actress, RIVA works on an 18-course kaiseki menu that changes monthly.

Restaurant Details

Hidden behind its pristine white noren on the narrow street of Chuo-dori in Hiroshima, the magnificent, unwavering RIVA delivers the exacting standard of local cuisine with a reverence for Hiroshima. The respect is palpable through its name, borrowed from the French actress Emmanuelle Riva who starred in the 1960s romantic drama Hiroshima Mon Amour (“Hiroshima, my love”). The hushed, Japanese dining room — “a hideaway,” the restaurant claimed — may look spartan at first, but subtle luxury is writ at RIVA. It’s there in the smooth wood counter, the coffered ceiling and the solicitousness of the private rooms. Even the staff glides in near-silent to deliver the meal: offal oden, buttery wagyu beef fillet or red seabream dressed in Moromi sauce. Still packing the house after 12 years, it’s not so much longevity for which RIVA should be commended but more its stalwart formula of a menu that changes monthly. It is here that the chef relies on mountain-gathered, island-raised and sea-harvested foodstuffs from Chugoku region, churned into a stunning 18-course kaiseki progression. It’s an exercise in restraint, where each dish is minimally portioned yet exquisitely executed and crafted with the intention of being enjoyed locally. The fish, as it should be, is a major part of the equation. Catches from the Seto Inland Sea and the San’in region gets proper treatment of Hiroshima-sourced seasonings. Soy sauce comes from Etajima, kelp from Sakata Kombu Store and pickled vegetables from Yamatoyo. The venue also houses a petite sweet shop that showcases premium Hiroshima-themed premium sweets. The exceptional service is evident throughout the dining experience, from the warm welcome to the courteous farewell.
Dining Courses
Espoir Course
Evening
¥11,000
(Tax Incl.)
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Working with a seasonal menu that changes monthly, each guest receives one plate that mirrors a traditional kaiseki meal and experiences 18 varieties of dishes. Traditional Hiroshima cooking methods are infused with a modern RIVA-style twist. Blessings from the Seto Inland Sea and San'in region, featuring the best seasonal flavors, take center stage. ※ The course content changes every month.
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Working with a seasonal menu that changes monthly, each guest receives one plate that mirrors a traditional kaiseki meal and experiences 18 varieties of dishes. Traditional Hiroshima cooking methods are infused with a modern RIVA-style twist. Blessings from the Seto Inland Sea and San'in region, featuring the best seasonal flavors, take center stage. ※ The course content changes every month.
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¥11,000
(Tax Incl.)
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RIVA Remarks

Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies should inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant might not be able to accommodate guests who make same-day requests.
The restaurant reserves the right to refuse reservations to guests who have excessive dietary restrictions, particularly those of fish or vegetables.
The course menu content listed below is an example, and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.
While the restaurant will do its best to reserve guests’ preferred seating options, it may not always be possible due to availability.
The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes.

RIVA Business Days

Sunday
05:00 PM
10:00 PM
Monday
05:00 PM
10:00 PM
Tuesday
05:00 PM
10:00 PM
Wednesday
05:00 PM
10:00 PM
Thursday
05:00 PM
10:00 PM
Friday
05:00 PM
10:00 PM
Saturday
05:00 PM
10:00 PM

RIVA Address

1-17 Shintenchi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0034

RIVA Access Info

RIVA is a 5-minute walk from Hatchobori Station on the Hiroshima Electric Railway Main Line.

RIVA Phone Number

082-545-5360

RIVA Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 2 days before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Restaurant location

Tucked to the south of Honshu between the Chugoku Mountains and the Seto Inland Sea, the humble Hiroshima Prefecture is known for its oysters and freshwater eel, as well as local okonomiyaki and sake produced in the revitalized capital of Hiroshima.
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