Found by accident, right next to the Shangri La in downtown Dalian. Jennifer, the owner, is from Australia and she brought true Australian beefsteak quality to Dalian. The salads and appetizers are prepared with flair and they are fantastic. Best "real" wine list I've found in China. They even stock some of the trendy Shiraz/Cabernet blends from "down under" Don't... More

Lovely dinning experience and presentation! The Italian cheese appetizer was fantastic and served with fresh bread. Entree was presented very well but found the penne to be slightly undercooked with the sauce being somewhat bland and the chicken breading was quite salty in comparison.

Visited the Riviera based on reviews here and had a very pleasant but a little underwhelming experience. As a reviewer has previously touched on, the menu is a bit like being a kid in a candy store and it takes time to pick what dish you want, convinced all the time the one you don't pick will be better! It... More

I was in the restaurant during my business trip in Dalian with my Chinesse and American coleagues.We've been invited for a dinner and the food was just great. Personal as in China was friendly , the chef was introducing the menu to us so deeply we we had great idea on what to choose. Really Lovely red wine. Have taken... More

By far the best Mediterranean cousine you can find in dalian. A complete fine dining restaurant. Staff is friendly and can speak English. Though some of the dishes are over priced but they are worth once you have it.

I read other reviews concerning the restaurant and can say the food we ordered was good. The ambiance was a little strange to me and needs an update or something.

I had read reviews of this restaurant here and found them very encouraging as I really did need a break from Chinese food/fast food. Jennifer was very warm and welcoming and additional bonus she is from my home-town which I found staggeringly co-incidental (as no-one here knows where Dalian is!). Lovely service, had the degustation with the beef, my companion... More

We live in Dalian and hands down this is THE place we go to when we want to feel the comfort of a great meal in a perfect environment. Service is impeccable, staff speak English and the owner is a perfectionist. Prices range from a perfect pasta and glass of wine to lobster and champagne, it's up to you and... More

If you are longing for European food during a visit to Dalian, the Rivera Restaurant, located directly across the side street from the Dalian Shangri-la Hotel, is worthy of a visit. The food is basically Italian with other European dishes supplementing the menu. In our large party of US visitors, only one person seemed unsatisfied with their dinner saying only... More