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Rivage
- Telephone 0131 661 6888
- Opening times Wed–Mon 5.30–11pm. Closed Tue.
- Food served Mon noon–2pm, 5.30–11pm; Wed–Sun 12.30–2pm, 5.30–11pm. Closed Tue.
- Average price £7.95 (set lunch); £16 (evening meal)
- Website rivagerestaurant.co.uk
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This review is taken from the current (2013) edition.
Rivage may seem an understated presence from the outside, but there’s nothing low-key about the restaurant’s menu or the kitchen’s execution of it. Husband and wife team Ryad Meeajane and Catherine Thomson look after the kitchen and front of house respectively, and the benefits of this hands-on approach come through in both the food and the atmosphere. Their desire is to ensure a menu that offers only traditional pan-Indian cuisine, with no tikka masala or the like rearing its head. The menu is alive with intriguing options and ingredients – how often have you seen quail on the menu in an Indian restaurant? Among the starters, the sonfiyani machli (fillet of monkfish in a mustard-flavoured marinade) manages to feel delicate and substantial at the same time, a trick repeated with the attractively presented and very tasty chicken biryani. The menu alters seasonally and it’s also worthwhile asking about any off-menu specials that may be available, particularly for vegetarian diners, to whom the restaurant is keen to offer as wide a choice as possible.
Takeaway review
One of the strongest Indian restaurants in the vicinity, Rivage doubles up as a top-quality Indian takeaway. Bookings can be made easily over the phone and staff offer speedy and accurate times for collection (the restaurant has yet to branch out to home delivery). A variety of tandoori standards and inventive specials share top billing, with staple curry accoutrements such as naan breads and pakora executed to such an accomplished standard that they must be amongst the best in the city.
- High point: Passion for food shines through
- Low point: Low lighting can make it appear closed
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 6
- Delivery: Free (3-mile radius)
- Private dining: Up to 24 covers
- Provides: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Free wi-fi
- Music on stereo: Contemporary Indian music
- Capacity: 40
- Largest group: 60
- Open since: 2007
- House wine: £12.15 per bottle
- BYOB: no charge corkage
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CCD – 10 Feb 2013, 12:19am
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Food was great. We had no complaints about service but were offered discount because one starter was slightly delayed. Would certainly recommend it for service and food.
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eastergranny – 23 Jan 2012, 5:16pm
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I think Rivage is a great asset to Easter Rd . The food is excellent and unusual , the staff friendly and the prices very reasonable. I have two gripes, however. One is that the background music is too loud. Admittedly the staff will turn it down on request, but am I alone in finding loud musak irritating when I am trying to have a conversation with friends? Secondly, although it displays a notice claiming that it is open for lunch, I have gone twice with friends to find the place shut up. Not a very good advertisement!
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Indy's Mum – 24 May 2011, 9:36am
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We ate at the Rivage last night on the strength of the review in the List and we were not disappointed. Amazing value for money, run by a husband and wife team who take service and the quality of the cooking very seriously. So pleased this is on my doorstep. We'll be back.
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R Dineen – 15 Oct 2010, 7:32pm
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I have eaten in and taken away and i have to say that the food is lovely and lives up to as billed. however, i do have a problem with the very informal way the staff deal with me each time i have gone in.
i always get a feeling they just cannot cope with customers. i have phoned on orders and asked to call back in five minutes. just dropped in and told they are too busy at the moment and to come back after forty mins.
they just cannot cope when they are busy and turn people away. i only go back as i am local. however, a new take away has opened up around the corner and if i start to be turned away too often i will start going there instead.
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Em Rider – 28 Apr 2010, 7:27pm
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How is this place in the Hitlist?! So disappointing Im sad to say. Im willing to give it another go, incase I went on a bad night. Was with a group on this occasion, and it took over an hour to even get our orders taken! The fried bread was awful! I mean, white bread in batter?! What on earth?! The curry once it FINALLY arrived was also sadly awful. A sweet sugary flourescent mess instead of the delicious spicy sauce I was anticipating.
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Robino – 20 Apr 2010, 9:35am
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What can I say ? I'm a Rivage addict. A menu unlike any other Indian - wide ranging with none of the usual madras/pathia/vindaloo etc sections. Food & flavours that simply make love to my taste buds (the tandoori tiger prawn & the rack of lamb are my particular faves). Generous portions at extremely reasonable prices - I never leave hungry (unfortunately I never have room for dessert). The decor is pleasant and the staff/mgt are always freindly & extremely accomodating. I've taken several friends & relatives there over the years and they have all become converts. I feel blessed to have this place on my doorstep.
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Donna – 19 Apr 2010, 10:13pm
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We eat at Rivage regularly, and have done since it opened. The food is brilliant - not your run of the mill Indian Restaurant but an Indian Restaurant with a difference. The menu is excellent with a good choice of meat, fish and vegetarian dishes. Dishes available for all tastes and nothing is too much trouble for the helpful, friendly staff.
The Rivage has definately become a firm favorite with us and we would recommend it to everyone.
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kirby – 9 May 2009, 11:41am
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Excellent. Have been many times and food, surroundings & staff are fantastic. Menu caters for all 'types' and knowledgable staff are always happy to help. Highly recommend.
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ptnufc – 9 Dec 2008, 9:31pm
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Excellent food in relaxing surroundings. Staff friendly and service very good. Portions generous, large menu, great flavours. Been twice and will definitely go again.
- 3. Alison Donaldson – 9 Dec 2008, 8:01pm Report
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I have been to the Rivage twice and both times I've been really impressed with the unusual dishes and friendly service. The staff really are great and most attentive. There are lots of lovely touches such as linen nakins which is rare in such a reasonably priced restaurant. I would highly recommend the Rivage.
Average rating /5 from 9 reviews of Rivage.
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