Riviera Cafe and Restaurant 55 Cumberland Drive, Maribyrnong, Victoria 3032

"So so disappointed, we ordered the shared banquet for $55 per person. The food was so tasteless, the meat skewers were very dry, and the Chili fish smelled rotten. Complementary dessert 1 small, very dry baklava. They use old plastic jugs for drinks that just kill the appetite. The bathrooms are filthy and broken. Such a waste of money."

"Heard good things about this place from friends so had to try it for myself. Geat views of maribyrnong river, loved the Arabic music that was playing and the food was fantastic. We had the lamb mansaf(highly recommend) the serving we had today is enough for two people. Also had the kafta platter came with rice salad and hummus, kafta was fresh tender and juicy and bloody amazing. Also ordered tabouli which was also amazing and ordered batata bl kizabra I wanted to go for seconds with the batata but couldn't breathe after eating everything else. To end things the restaurant manager (Firas) was fantastic very accommodating great customer service funny and always with a smile and even gave us complimentary baklava and lebanese coffee. Will definitely be back, we really enjoyed the food and atmosphere"

"Went here after having a look at the website and menu which looked affordable and also the outdoor seating area overlooking the Maribyrnong River looked appealing. Let's just say the experience was extremely disappointing from the get go. Upon arrival, although there was hardly anyone there, just 2 people outside and a few tables of people inside, we asked for a table for 2. Asked if we could sit outside, but were told no we couldn't although there were plenty of tables sitting empty. We were then given menus. More disappointment ensued as looking at the price for the Sharing menu online and in actual person you would think it was a different restaurant- not only was it more expensive but items were not on the menu of the Sharing options as advertised online on their website (if you have a website as a business you should really make the effort to at least update your menu and pricing). To top that off, we found out that it was only BYO alcohol after asking for a drinks menu! Stuck to drinking water but their glasses smelled eggy so avoided drinking anything for the whole dinner experience. We ordered the Sharing plate for 2. It would have been ok if the food was served at a decent pace to allow you to eat and enjoy. Instead everything was literally dumped on the table in quick succession and half of it went stone cold by the time we got around to trying it. Chilli fish was dry and unappetising. Lots of rice. Not enough substance. Toilets were also pretty gross. Personally, I won't be back."

"My nephew had his wedding here. Their function area for 80 people. They packed a lot of people in such a small place though. Their function room is just nice for 60 people so it is not so cramped. We could barely move from our chair it was very tight. The way the cooked the meat was great. But rice and salad did not taste authentic. Amazing view though."

"Lovely Lebanese restaurant located away from the busy hustle and bustle of the city. Massive sitting indoor overlooking the lovely views of the river. Our first time trying a Lebanese food and it was very nice. Grills were nicely marinated and dips were amazing. Loved the chicken wings accompanied by garlic potatoes which to our surprise was so good. Salad was quite nice but a bit sour. Perfect place for dinning away from the city and for stroll after meal."