Riva's – Italian
Riva’s invites guests into an atmosphere of understated elegance, where the scent of sautéed garlic and fresh herbs sets the stage for a sophisticated, coastal-inspired meal. The kitchen transforms the ocean’s bounty into golden, pan-seared crab cakes and buttery shrimp scampi, beautifully balanced by the vibrant colors of crisp, garden-fresh salads and velvety mozzarella paired with sun-ripened tomatoes. It is a place where classic flavors are elevated with finesse, offering a dining experience that feels both timeless and refreshingly light.
1117, Missouri Street, Houston, TX, 77006 +17135293450 http://rivasinmontrose.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at Riva's
Dairy-Free at Riva's
Riva's in Houston has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Portobello Mushroom, Capellini Marinara and Shrimp Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Riva's
Riva's in Houston has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Portobello Mushroom, Shrimp Salad and Chicken Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Riva's
Riva's in Houston has 10 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Caesar Salad, Salmon Croquette and Tomatoes with Fresh Mozzarella. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Riva's
Riva's in Houston has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Salmon Mediterranean. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Riva's
Riva's in Houston has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Portobello Mushroom and Capellini Marinara. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Riva's
Riva's in Houston has 3 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tomatoes with Fresh Mozzarella, Portobello Mushroom and Capellini Marinara. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Riva's
Riva's in Houston has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Caesar Salad, Capellini Marinara and Salmon Mediterranean. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Riva's
Riva's in Houston has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Capellini Meat Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Riva's
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chef's Salad | 26.7 g | 36.1 g |
| Shrimp Caesar Salad | 7 g | 32.7 g |
| Crab Cake | 27.5 g | 28.9 g |
| Portobello Mushroom | 60.6 g | 27.5 g |
| Chicken Salad | 66.7 g | 23.4 g |
| Tomatoes with Fresh Mozzarella | 0 g | 14 g |
| Salmon Mediterranean | 1.4 g | 11.9 g |
| Eggs Benedict | 16 g | 10.2 g |
| Salmon Croquette | 11.9 g | 9.9 g |
| Veal San Pietro | 27.6 g | 9.8 g |
| Chicken Caesar Salad | 17.9 g | 9.1 g |
| Filet A' la Rivas | 24.2 g | 8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 9:45 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:45 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Shrimp Scampi - $15.95: Sautéed shrimp Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Croquette - $14.95: Baked salmon croquette Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cake - $15.95: Baked crab cake Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Portobello Mushroom - $12.95: Grilled portobello mushroom Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomatoes with Fresh Mozzarella - $12.95: Fresh tomatoes and mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Chef's Salad - $12.95: Salad greens with ham, cheese, turkey, cucumber & tomatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Salad - $19.95: Sautéed shrimp on a bed of salad greens Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad - $17.95: Grilled chicken on a bed of salad greens Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Salad - $16.95: Fresh spinach with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, onions, sautéed garlic, Italian sausage topped with feta cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $10.95: Romaine lettuce, croutons, caesar dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Caesar Salad - $19.95: Grilled chicken on caesar salad Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Caesar Salad - $20.95: Sautéed shrimp on caesar salad Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Capellini Marinara - $15.95: Angel hair pasta with marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Capellini Shrimp Marinara - $23.95: Angel hair pasta with shrimp and marinara sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Capellini Meat Sauce - $17.95: Angel hair pasta with meat sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Capellini Carbonara - $20.95: Angel hair pasta with chopped bacon and cream sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine with Grilled Chicken & Shrimp - $25.95: Fettuccine in cream sauce with chicken and shrimp Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Ravioli with Cream Rosa Sauce - $21.95: Beef stuffed ravioli in a pink cream sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna - $17.95: Layers of pasta with meat sauces & mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Veal San Pietro - $24.95: Sautéed in a lemon cream sauce with artichoke hearts, mushroom, capers, & tomatoes Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Funchezzi - $23.95: Breaded parmesan crusted & drizzled with lemon butter sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Mediterranean - $25.95: Grilled topped with lemon basil cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rack of Lamb - $29.95: Grilled with potato pancakes & vegetables, topped with rosemary sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet A' la Rivas - $29.95: Grilled tenderloin with potato pancakes, vegetables & Riva's special sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch
- Primavera Omelet - $14.95: Fresh mushrooms, onions, green bell peppers, tomatoes, & cheese; served with croissant, fruit, potatoes, bacon & sausage Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs Benedict - $15.95: Poached eggs & ham over toasted English Muffins with hollandaise sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Lambertina - $21.95: Beef tender topped with an avocado sauce; served with Primavera omelet Available at: breakfast, brunch
Beverages
- Mimosa - $5.95: Champagne and orange juice
Frequently Asked Questions about Riva's
- Is Riva's dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Riva's has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Portobello Mushroom, Capellini Marinara and Shrimp Salad.
- What can I eat at Riva's on a dairy-free diet?
- Portobello Mushroom, Capellini Marinara and Shrimp Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Riva's have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Portobello Mushroom and Capellini Marinara.
- Is Riva's gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Riva's?
- Chef's Salad, at roughly 36.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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