Riva in Inverclyde

What a lovely little cafe the welcome as soon as you walked in made all the difference. All the food made freshly burger looked home made and I have never had a toastie with so much cheese oozing out and on tiger bread it was lovely. The selection of cakes and ice cream are mouth watering. Myself and grandson were stranded as we needed to get back to ferry not realising there is no bus on leaving the owner stopped his car and went out of his way to take us to ferry what a lovely thing to do proves there is some lovely people out there. We will definitely return a gem of a place thank you

Plenty of good food with large portions and very fresh pastry. Excellent minestrone soup. Very friendly and attentive staff. A hidden gem!

Lovely wee spot in sun and lovely coffee. They are kind to dogs and have on occasion offer complimetary sausage for dogs ......Lovely wee spot before or after a walk

Great staff, they were very friendly! The food was good and reasonably priced. Cute little outdoor seating area.

Traditional cafe that takes pride in preparing food for each order. I had a fantastic full Scottish breakfast, good ingredients used ,well presented and hot. It’s served all day so perfect for lunch as you need a good appetite to enjoy . The takeaway counter was constantly busy with locals collecting their lunch, always a good sign.

This lovely cafe never disappoints, the staff are lovely and the food is great. I love to walk over and get a coffee and sit in the marina and look at the boats, perfect location and great cakes. Well worth a visit x

I go here a lot, everything I have had has been remarkably good. Coffee, sandwiches, breakfasts, seafood, ice cream and the wonderful selection of biscuits and cakes.

Great to see Ali and his team smiling with a warm welcome. Only popped in for a spot of lunch and food is of highest quality and will definitely be back again.

Great cafe in the marina, very friendly bunch serving and cosy to sit in or you can take away as well, reasonable prices

We visit Cafe Riva often because it is such a welcoming place. The staff are lovely and can’t do enough for you. The food is not fancy but it is delicious and made to order. The coffee is excellent. It is not expensive and is very good value for money. A favourite of ours far from the madding crowd!

Have brunches here before, excellent full breakfast, went for lunch and well impressed. Soup and panini spot on, but burgers were stars of the show.

Cafe Riva, in Kip Marina is a great Italian run cafe. Great food, great value, friendly staff. Every time I have been there it has been busy which is a very good indication that they have got it right. The guys working in the marina seem to call in frequently to order from the carry out menu.The soup of the day and filled panini is particularly good value. The milkshakes are great. My wife had three!! poached eggs on toast! She was only expecting one. My granddaughters who have allergies to gluten and dairy were very well catered for. Caio,

Spot on for breakfast Also had burger and panini's...this place is lovely....good food good prices... lovely location....and made to feel very welcome.. eating in or out ......

Minestra di pomodoro super e consiglio il bacon Rolls, servizio efficiente e ottima cucina italiana vera !!! Siete perfetti!

Thanks to Trip Advisor we found Cafe Riva and what a great find. Located in Kip Marina you can have a wee wander around all the lovely boats before or after lunch. We were greeted by a friendly member of staff who took our order. The place was busy but we were served quickly which is good when you have a hungry impatient 3 year old with you. The food was lovely I had the full Scottish breakfast and all the ingredients used were top notch. My son had the French toast which he demolished and my daughter had the soup and panini deal which she said was amazing. She also said her milkshake was the best she'd had which is high praise from a stroppy teenager lol. I love a good strong coffee which you never usually get when you are out but the coffee at Riva was lovely and just what I needed to wake me up. I highly recommend trying Cafe Riva if you are in the area you won't be disappointed and we will definitely be back.

Brilliant little cafe in the marina at Kip, food is brilliant, staff are so friendly and great prices, would recommend every single time!

Hidden gem. Small but efficient cafe.opens early March to year end.Good food and decent prices. Value for money.

Stopped here on a recommendation on our way to Wemyss Bay for ferry to Isle of Bute. A warm welcome, a great Scottish Breakfast & lots of it. Highly recommend.

Inside the Marina at Inverkip ,nestled behind boats and marine shops is this wee gem of a place.We had enjoyed a late night with friends on their boat and were in need of a sound meal to clear our heads the next morning.It's very small,but the service is quick and friendly.Takeaway or sit-in,this is a busy place,so book ahead if you can.Small thing,but no credit cards were accepted,a small thing,but not what you would expect today.We all enjoyed our meal,I had the full breakfast and it was more than enough for me.Huge cups of tea,plenty toast,yep,I'll be back again.

Lovely food, staff were very pleasant and helpful. Will definately be back - lovely location as well.

Cafe Riva is tucked away inside the marina. Small in size but giant in friendliness, tasty food and ,baking ...and great supporters of village.

We found this cafe during a decent stay in kip marina. What a hidden gem!

We are regulars at cafe Riva. Most weekends we visit. Prices are very reasonable for the quality of food served! Highly recommend it!! Especially the bake potatoes which are huge! Getting ready to head out for our breakfast now in fact!

Always freshly cooked, amazing service and friendly welcome from the Nardini family and staff. Rarely I recommend anywhere as we all have our tastes but Cafe Riva deserves the praise 😉👍

An impromptu visit whilst out walking dog.

Worth a visit to meet wonderful staff & wholesome food, also great value . Just @ Kip Marina beside a great costal path for walking or cycling & wonderful views.

Belly busting good home cooked food at great prices! Highly recommend it for either sit in or take away. Great wee place on our door step.

Nestled within an attractive working leisure marina this cafe offers a homely and friendly atmosphere. Whether just for a coffee or a snack highly recommend. Highlight of the day was the home made Broccoli and Stilton soup! The prices are what you would expect around the area, the portions and quality certainly reach the highest expectations- only sorry I don’t live in the adjacent marina residences for it to be a daily haunt!

Nice little cafe inside the marina grounds, very friendly staff, great food and service, very friendly all round

Food here is always first class and excellent quality. The staff are friendly and helpful and the views of the marina are stunning. The cafe is not somewhere you are likely to be just passing but it is so worth going for a drive down to Inverkip and diverting into the Kip Marina to eat here. We go here weekly on a Sunday for brunch and have never been disappointed by the food or the service. Not many places are so good that you want to keep on going every week.

Friendly staff, unpretentious, well cooked food. Just the ticket for hungry sailors and visitors to the marina.

Unless you're a local you may miss this one. Hidden in the local marina you'll find cafe riva. Non-pretentious and homely, great for a Saturday morning hangover cure or an impromptu lunch. Crackin' coffee into the bargain

Had a beautiful meal here excellent staff especially Lisa all staff friendly and service top class .Lovely to look out to marina would definitely recmend here and we will definitely be back.Well done.

Personal muy amable y la comida estupenda. Altamente recomendado, pero cerrado los lunes, por lo que planear su viaje para evitar una visita perdido

Encontramos este café y qué encontrar, el personal es muy amable y nada es demasiado para el. Nos sentamos y tomamos un café, era precioso para sentarse y relajarse. Volveremos, tenía una visita agradable.

Visitamos el domingo 11 de junio para el té y bollos después de un viaje a el mercado de alimentos. El café estaba lleno, pero el personal era amable y acogedor. Bollos eran preciosas. Vivimos localmente pero siempre olvidar esta cafetería wee. Sin duda volveremos pronto.

Whilst in for fuel and goods at the marina chandlery, popped into Cafe Riva for lunch - only ever had coffee's & cake here on previous visits.BUrgers were great, loads of meat, cheese -the Hot Sauce was just that -great - and the staff were very helpful and cheerful.

Dropped in for a quick bite to eat whilst doing other business in Kipp Marina and found what is probably the most friendly little cafe. The staff were wonderful the food honest and reasonably priced. If in Kipp Marina give it a try, we will be back. Thank you

The staff cannot do enough for you, really friendly and always smilling. The food is always fresh and never a disappointment. Quite a small place but always worth a stopover.

Ali Nardini at Riva does the best French toast with bacon on the side that we have ever tasted! Also an extensive lunch and snack menu available in this tiny oasis within Kip Marina, on the Riva. Lovely friendly staff.

A great spot for breakfast, coffee and snacks or lunch. Home made soup and Italian hospitality in a special location.

Eaten lunch here many a time never disappointed. Home made soup is a star and staff very helpful and friendly. Can't wait to return when they open again this year

Small cafe but beautifully set out. Friendly welcoming environment with large variety of delicious food and drinks on offer.

The cafe is a hidden gem in the marina. Great place for a breakfast or light lunch. Always a warm welcome. Good food, coffee and tea. Highly recommend you give it a try.

Cafe riva staff are very friendly and welcoming the food is very good and free Wi Fi breakfast are excellent and this is the best cafe ever!

Popped in here for a coffee and cake with a few friends after splashing down the river in a speedboat 4 coffees a hot chocolate with all the trimmings and a black tea came to £11 gave her 20 she handed me £10 back and said 10 will do so that had me smiling, next we got 5 cakes £1 each even better really wasn't expecting these prices from a lovely place on a marina staff very nice and friendly

Cafe Riva.After a walk from Lunderstone Bay along the Coastal Path a stop at Cafe Riva Harbourside in Inverkip Marina is a must. There is fresh Homemade soup Cakes and any number of other temptations on offer at prices that would be impossible to match. This is a regular stop for us My wife Loves the Breakfast which is served all day, I really enjoy the cakes. We were in today and had Chicken Ceasar Salad which were enormous with cakes and coffee to finish Delicious, The staff are always really friendly, service always seems to be quick and efficient there is plenty of parking and outside seating if the weather permits. Closed all day Monday. Free Wifi

Best kept secret in the Marina at Inverkip is Cafe Riva, run by Alejandro and his sister, younger generation of legendary restaurateurs. Just great food and baked delights. Try the French toast with bacon, amazing. Great for breakfast, coffee break, lunch. Marvellous staff .

We stopped here for day to visit marina to our surprise this lovely cafe served superb food and exeptional cakes. The service from all staff and owner was superb they made sure we had everything we needed. The soup is homemade and was delicious.The setting is beautiful in the heart of the marina.We were even given some advise about a very small local beach. Which we visited after cafe and ended up staying all day.Definitely 5 star. Great staff great service and great food.

Stopped here for food, which was very good and very well priced! The burgers are incredible and their real ice cream milkshakes make a hot day worth while. Great service and great spot :)

This is definitely one of my favourite places to eat. The staff are the friendliest people I have ever met. You would have to search high and low to find a place that is even half as good. The food is amazing is always served very quickly and is served with a friendly smile. There are four outdoor tables that are great for bringing any animal (we have just started bringing our puppy). All the staff deserve a big round of applause and Amber and Kyle always guarantee a friendly smile whatever the weather. Cat xxx.

Visited Riva on two consecutive days - lunch for two on the first visit and an after walk visit with thirteen happy, chatty, relaxing walkers for coffee, scones, soup and filled breakfast rolls. We were made very welcome and the service - with a smile - was on both occasions excellent - friendly, efficient and very helpful. Although busy there was very little waiting time between ordering and being presented with the value for money tasty food and our drinks. Cafe Riva is certainly worth a visit if you are in the Inverkip or Ardgowan estate vicinity.

Wether a full Scottish breakfast, American breakfast, soup, panini, cappuccinos, milkshakes plus loads more. Sit in or take away, I cannot fault this great cafe. Always busy. Well supported by locals or boat owners alike. Give it a try. Closed Monday's.

I visited the cafe recently and found the food to be acceptable and very reasonably priced. The service is friendly and they ensure family pets are hydrated. There is outdoor seating for warmer days. I hear the breakfast is good, so will return soon.

Happened across Riva cafe after having previously eaten at another restaurant in the area, which had been disappointing. I was with a friend and we just wanted a snack. The food was served swiftly and was fine. I had a panini and my colleage had a toastie. There is outdoor seating and the staff are friendly. I've heard that the breakfast is fab' so will return soon.

We venture over the cafe riva most weekends as the kids love the milkshakes - second to none, they now compare other milkshakes with the ones from cafe riva!!Homemade soup and panini is fab and staff are always friendly.

Visited Riva for the first time on Saturday 26th March 2016. We both ordered the full Scottish Breakfast. Young girl that served us was so friendly, attentive and pleasant, couldnt do enough and nothing was a problem. The food was excellent. So much so that we returned on Sunday 27th March 2016. What a difference a day makes! The young friendly smiley happy girl from the day before had been replaced by an older not so friendly not so smiley not so happy woman. We both ordered the soup and sandwich, soup advised on both boards was lentil and ham. When the woman brought the cutlery, and juice there was no smile or interaction with us. It looked as though she didnt want to be there. When soup came it was clearly not lentil and ham. When I asked the woman what soup it was I was told tomato I said boards said lentil and ham, her reply was we had that earlier its sold out. I feel she could have told us that when we ordered as both would not have chosen tomato soup. I left my soup as it was not what I wanted. The woman did not ask did I not enjoy or was it not to my satisfaction although she did comment to staff behind the counter that she did not ask what was wrong with the soup. When settling our bill we advised the young gentleman behind the counter that there was nothing wrong with the soup it was just not what was advertised and to be honest the hostile service from one member of staff was shocking and not welcoming at all. It is such a shame as we had received such lovely service the day before and that is the whole reason we returned, and unfortunately I dont think we would return again. My review rating is based on my first visit when the friendly welcoming staff where on.

You cannot miss this cafe if in the area. Owned by the infamous Nardini family, you are always made very welcome and the breakfasts are to die for. We eat here regularly and have never been disappointed. Also located in the Marina where you can look on in envy of the boats in the area.

Popped in here for a bit of lunch while visiting family. My burger and chips was delicious, the burger was huge! Everyone left feeling very satisfied. Superb value for money. Mother and Son team were very warm and welcoming, will definitely visit next time we are in Inverkip. Thanks Riva!!

Lovely food , drinks and good service nice deco I will certainly be going again plus very easy on the wallet.

Great tea and cake and very friendly staff! Nicely located next to SeaTrek Charters so very handy for a quick recharge after a boat trip.

Popped into Riva today at suggestion of my friend who has a boat at the marina. Very reasonable prices. Nice cakes (could have been home baking, or a mixture). Took some carrot cake home as a treat for my husband and he approved! Had a scone and my friend had a hot roll. Then we got some takeaway treats from the cake cabinet. I'd never have known it was there, but I'm sure the locals nearby must know about it. Must be handy for folks that live in the houses nearby and those with boats. Would go back for lunch sometime!

We dropped in to Riva whilst visiting the Marina and were pleasantly surprised. The café's owners were warm and welcoming, the café clean and bright, full of happy people. We had french toast with maple syrup and a steaming mug of coffee (as a second breakfast after an early start), all served with dazzling smiles. Will definitely pop in again!

This is really a small cafe. With people nearly sitting on each other's knees . Food okay soup warming and delicious pannini really over filled and soggy tuna and Mayo No complaints about service or friendliness. Just to small and as a result you really feel people are eating with you rather that you enjoying the experience of eating.

So thankfully Riva is open again for the extended summer, value and service incredible, nothing too much trouble and excellent breakfasts, homemade soups, paninis and coffee.Honestly you will have to travel far to find friendlier owners than the Nardini's.If I had a criticism it would be need more tables, but there's not really much they could do about that other than replace the couches with tables?Give it a try next time your in the marina.

While on a walk locally we called into the Riva for a coffee. The café is very small and quite cramped, but although it was busy, we were able to find a small table for two. We ordered cappuccinos along with a Danish pastry and a teacake for which we paid £7.30. Other customers who arrived after us were served before us. Considering that we do not take sugar in coffee we found it to be on the weak side. This was our first visit to the Café Riva and it will probably be the last.

This was my second visit to Cafe Riva, (within a year) and again it did not disappoint , the staff are so friendly and even had time to take interest in conversation , small and busy , no wonder the food is fantastic , great value , my fave cafe in Inverclyde , (Ale & Lisa) and All staff !

Only a few days till riva opens up again after the winter break, I don't know how may times at the weekend over November to February we have spent the weekend saying where will we go for lunch and then add "I wish riva was open"! It's great value simple food, home made soup, paninis, breakfasts, etc and all served with a smile and at great prices in the middle of the marina. Roll on next weekend!

My husband, 11 year old son and I love Cafe Riva and know spring is round the corner when it reopens. The food is always tasty and value for money. We visit many times during the season. On occasion when the card machine isn't working or a wallet has been forgotten, the staff allow us to pay on our next visit. This shows how friendly, trusting and thoughtful they are. The only slight issue is that we wish there was more room as we are very occasionally disappointed when there are no free tables. Roll on 27th February!!

Cosy atmosphere. I visited twice and had the vegi full Scottish breakfast. The first time in October it was fantastic, well presented and I was very impressed. I returned again in October and the cooking, presentation and quality was poor. I will return but will wait until nice weather so I can sit outside and admire the views marina views.

Lovely food, nice friendly atmosphere and very reasonably priced. The breakfasts are great, as are the milkshakes! Would recommend a visit.

The care and attention given to customers in this wee cafe is excellent. Good food and lovely baking. Husband sails regularly with a charity and this cafe provide excellent filled rolls and usually they add a treat to the order for the crew and disabled clients. I have had a great wee lunch of soup and baked potato. Excellent service and tasty food.

We have visited this great little cafe twice on successive days.The food was great served by friendly staff .We ate outside on the first day as it was lovely and sunny, the second day we weren't so lucky with the weather and we sat inside .It is quite small but very cosy and welcoming.Will defiantly visit again loved it .

For some reason, the restaurant in the nearby Kip Marina wasn't open, so we found ourselves here. Pleasant staff and good service. Food was essentially plain but tasty and reasonably-priced. This is a café, so the items on offer are what one would expect. So is the interior, etc. It is not Maxims, but it isn't meant to be. The important thing is that one gets what one orders and expects.

Situated inside Inverkip Marina, this café has such a friendly atmosphere, you'll never want to leave. With comfy sofas, daily newspapers and magazines to read, the best home-made soups in Scotland and wonderful hosts, Riva is well worth getting to know. Pop in for a coffee or a full lunch. Unbeatable value too.

My daughter, cousin and myself had breakfast yesterday. It was great. Each persons was cooked fresh and was hot. The service was excellent. The owners were lovely and the price was good. Lovely spot on the marina. It's small but great spot

After reading the reviews for this cafe i was very excited to take some family from overseas down for a nice breakfast and a look at the boats - Unfortunately it was not to be, breakfast took an age to be served and when it finally did come it was Luke warm a best, i would not have minded as much but there was only 1 other table in at the time, as for service it was ok if you like a hungover/still drunk server grunting at you - such a shame cant say i will be returning. Sorry

A really Lovely location, very good food, and nice friendly staff. We will be back next time in the area.

Stopped in for a late breakfast, great selection on the menu and fantastic coffee. Right in the Marina, so enjoy a walk after or before looking round the boats!

We were visiting family and we went to Riva for lunch. Lovely welcome when we arrived. Very friendly staff. Food was fantastic and plentiful and prices were very reasonable. We returned the next day for coffee and cake. Will definately be visiting again when I am next in the area.

Visited today for the first time with family and had a lovely meal. The pea and ham soup was very tasty. Portions were generous and very reasonably priced. The mother and son service was excellent. Would definitely recommend.

Food made with passion. Great service. Best grilled panini I ever had. Excelent coffee and icecream. There are lovely walks around the marina where the restaurant is located as well. It is a perfect place to eat if you are a boat lover or if you are up for a romantic walk after a great meal.

Great wee cafe, soup was excellent and homemade, sandwich fillings plentiful and freshly brewed coffee all served by friendly staff. A great family run business with no frills or pretentious menu choices just good wholesome food and a breakfast menu served all day. Set within Inverkip Marina it could be easily overlooked but worth a visit, outdoor seating available if we ever get a spell of dry weather! Will definitely be back.

I stopped in here on a cold Saturday afternoon to catch up with a friend. We both opted for a bowl of home made soup. It was lovely and hit the spot. Coffee was good too. Yes I'll be back again.