Riva Cucina

04/18/2024

04/11/2024

Tonight we will serve our last bowl of pasta at our restaurant in Berkeley. These past several weeks were full of so many beautiful farewells. Our hearts are full of cherished memories and friendships made through countless meals shared together at Riva.
Please keep in touch, as the future is open and bright, with more food and gathering to be had.
For now, we will continue to cater in Napa Valley and travel together to Italy, and will most definitely enjoy the extra family time we will gain.
Grazie e a presto.

03/27/2024

Thanks for all the memories and friendships made. What a beautiful adventure!

Northern Italian restaurant Riva Cucina is saying farewell to West Berkeley after 17 years.

03/22/2024

We have been a Certified Green Business since the early days…something we are very proud of! 💚

Savor the flavors at local restaurants this March during Berkeley Restaurant Week 2024! Delight in unique dining experiences with special menus and offers.

03/20/2024

Seventeen years ago Massi’s dad traveled from Italy to help us open Riva. Being a storied chef in Bologna and a wonderful dad, we were lucky to have his insight, talent, and guidance. Fast forward all these years, Massi is now not only a beloved chef but also a beloved father. What a journey it has been!

Today is Father’s Day in Italy. To two amazing men, thank you for your talent and love. Anyone who has enjoyed a meal at Riva has been blessed by your cooking skills and traditions.

Our immense gratitude for all who have been part of Riva’s journey is captured via the link below. We thank you for allowing us to be of service to you and to share our love with you through our food and hospitality.

We hope to see you in the coming weeks at Riva or at our Open House Celebrations this Friday and Saturday, March 22 + 23!

09/14/2022

Panna cotta for PGA TOUR players!
Best of luck to everyone playing in the Fortinet Championship ✨We can’t wait to see you out there!

07/13/2022

If you find yourself in Franciacorta be sure to enjoy a meal . Grazie for the amazing recommendation!
📷 Tortelli with eggplant and Parmigiano, passata of yellow tomatoes and basil mayonnaise. Che buoni!

06/02/2022

Not only are we celebrating Festa della Repubblica today, but it’s also Massi’s birthday! If you cross paths with Chef, be sure to say, “Auguri!”
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Massimiliano Boldrini

06/02/2022

Buona Festa della Repubblica! 🇮🇹

Massimiliano Boldrini
Jennifer Boldrini

05/05/2022

“The Italian comes to his table with the same open heart with which a child falls into his mother’s arms, with the same easy feeling of being in the right place.” — Marcella Hazan
Celebrate that special mother in your life around her table with a "home-cooked" meal from Riva Cucina (heating up counts as cooking, right?).

Our Mother's Day Menu is available for pickup this Saturday, May 7th. All dishes are served either hot and ready to eat or cold and ready to heat on Mother's Day.

Kids joining at the table as well? Add on a pasta (kit) they will be sure to love. "Cold" meals and kits come with step-by-step instructions that make dinner prep as easy as being in mamma's arms.
Preorder by May 6th (or until we sell out!).
Buona Festa della Mamma!

Massimiliano Boldrini
Jennifer Boldrini

04/13/2022

It’s back! Massi makes his Torta Pasqualina once a year for Easter and it’s not to be missed!
Preorder by tomorrow for pickup on Saturday night at the link in our bio.
Buona Pasqua a tutti! 🐣