Rivea

Absolute delight. We dined with a family of 5 and the waiters were super friendly. Drinks and food were very well presented me tasted exceptional. Would come back but it was a bit pricy. Oh and the views from terrace are unbeatable.

The food was delicious, and the views of Las Vegas are gorgeous! The server was very personable, and was a lot of fun to talk to. This is by far my favorite restaurant in Vegas.

Not the prettiest space and the service is not especially polished, but the food is very good and an amazing value in a town of overpriced restaurants. Great view. I guarantee you will not find another Alain Ducasse restaurant this affordable

First time here and my first impression is that the décor is a bit odd. It doesn’t feel like a French restaurant. But the food certainly is. The tables by the windows, with the great view have a HUGE overhead light that should be removed. Not only does it interfere with the view but it’s just too bright for dinning.
Our waiter Bianca made our experience so much more enjoyable. What a lovely, personable and professional person. She made us feel right at home.
I recommend the stripped bass, it was outstanding!

Amazing views, does not get any better. Service is impeccable — real pros and not stuffy.
Now to the food.
In general, for this caliber of restaurant, it should have been a 100 times better. I found all the appetizers to be flavorless. When you have appetizers sit on the table for extended periods with several people eating, something is not working right. The halibut was also bland. The ONLY thing worth getting is the buffalo steak. That was amazing.
And they had a well chosen beer list.

8^th anniversary dinner to kick off the weekend. Upscale but not ostentatious. 8:30 pm reservation obviously. Request north east sides seating. Lobster risotto was creamy and fresh. Rivea salad is a spin of a fresh take on Cesar salad meets sushi hand roll. Octopus salad with coco beans and confit sweet bell peppers. Sea Bass and minestrone reduction. Medium Ny steak with Béarnaise. Pictures wouldn’t do the flavors justice.

Wrote this review for the wrong restaurant but didn’t know how to delete this one. I guess I’ll just have to visit this place to give a real review

Dinning at Rivea is very unique because of the view. Try and get a table on the outside balcony-​weather permitting. I was surprised it was not full on a Friday night at prime time. Service was fantastic as Jared our server was on point all evening. It was hard for me to understand how much food to order with their small plates. They said 3 or 4 but I found 2 or 3 would do. I tried some of the stripped bass carpaccio (wonderful), mushroom risotto (just fine), sauteed broccolini (good) and the mashed potatoes (very good).
I didn’t order dessert because the small plates filled me up! Their wine list is fine and they have a strong cocktail list.
Bottom line: this is a fun «date» place and will impress. Here is what you do — Make a reservation at Rivea for a balcony table. Go to the Delano early and have a drink next door at Skyfall first (see my Skyfall review). Then have a balcony dinner here (take a date selfie with the entire Las Vegas strip behind you — you will want to frame that photo at a later date) — then return to Skyfall for after dinner drinks.
This entire experience is pricey but worth it. If planning a romantic evening — this is a Home Run or at least a triple:)

The restaurant itself is beautiful, reflecting the minimal luxury of The Delano with the added drama of a giant chandelier that encompasses most of the space without dominating. The views from both the restaurant and the bar are stunning. Flawless service. Delicious food. The low number of stars is because the portions were obnoxiously small. Our entire table was literally speechless when our entrees were served.

The walk to Rivea from Mandalay Bay is nice, as you get a view of the Delano lobby. I went to Rivea with a large group of 15 people and was able to get a table at 8pm, which is great for Las Vegas. Our server was attentive and seemed knowledgeable of the food. I will say that our server and his manager knew relatively nothing about the wine list so it was difficult to determine what bottles we wanted to order. The small plates are fantastic. We had an argula and cured ham pizza and chickpea fries that were to die for. The bread basket is also pretty impressive.
We all ordered different dishes for our main course. I had two more small plates for dinner, including the mozzarella di bufala and tomato and the sage/​parmesan cheese potato gnocchi.
Both were fresh and cleanly executed. While the table was generally satisfied with their meals, I will say that our server’s apparent knowledge of the menu was contradicted by what we actually received, in that many of the dishes were not what he described.
The best part of Rivea, however, is the outdoor patio areas: one smoking and one non-​smoking. The view of the strip is insane from Rivea’s 64^th floor vantage point. I’d be interested in going back with a smaller group and eating outside. Overall, I felt the bill was rather pricey for the overall experience but the view was an added bonus.

Everything was nice until I was leaving and went to the toilet.
I picked this restaurant because of the views on Unilocal.we asked the hostess that we would like to sit next window and she said that this seat is better than other side. So we sat at that table, the lady who worked as hostess she said other side u can’t see anything just desert!
But it wasn’t! It was super view, much much much better than my side of view.
I wanna see her boss’s face! Boss need to teach the hostess how to talk to customer.
Better for future.

Rivea is the BEST KEPT SECRET in Las Vegas. INCREDIBLE VIEW, Gorgeous food, well trained and attentive staff. WORTH every penny. It’s a MUST. The Delano Hotel is so gorgeous you will be happy to even walk through the lobby to get to RIVEA!
Located on the 64^th floor, it has a serene and artistic underwater feel. You can dine on the patio or indoors with one of the greatest views in all of Las Vegas without all the tourists!!! Don’t miss it! Have a cocktail first at next door SKYFALL. HEAVEN!!!

Very nice experience overall. I really like the tapas style menu. We got 3 – 4 small plates, and split 2 entrees (4 people), and that was plenty of food, and the cost was certainly not bad when doing this way as well. The menu recommends 3 – 4 small plates per person, however this would be way too much food.
Food was completely excellent. The filet entrée, and mushroom risotto were two standouts.
Our waiter was also very accommodating, as we had someone gluten free, and he made it easy. View is wonderful, but not as nice as the Skyfall lounge next door.
The only reason I did not give 5 stars, is the French bread was just okay, and this is very important to me in a French restaurant. Also, it really rubbed me the wrong way when the server asked if we preferred still or sparkling water, and ice water was not offered as an option. Finally, I ordered a martini, and it came in a small after dinner liquor style glass — about half the portion of a normal martini, but of course the price did not indicate this smaller portion.

This was pretty well a great experience all around. The service was absolutely amazing, with enough visits that nobody ever had empty water or beverage, but not so insistent it became a hassle. The menu has a nice mix of traditional classics but also some interesting and more modern dishes as well. It was basically segmented in a small plates section and an entrees section.
We came here for a business meal with clients and ordered a bunch of small plates including the buffalo mozzarella and tomato basil salad, gnocchi and mushroom risotto. Each one was absolutely fantastic. Most of our table ordered the Bison Tenderloin, which was heavily peppered (as advertised) and cooled to perfection. Bison can at times be a bit dry due to the low fat content but this was not the case at all here. Finally we ordered several desserts to share at the table, and each was excellent, though nothing over the top spectacular.
Finally, being situated on top of the Delano tower in the Mandalay Bay resort, the view is absolutely spectacular, and could make up for any shortcomings, which are very few. In fact, if I were pressed to come up with a negative, it would only be that the ambient noise level can be rather loud.

«An Unparalleled View» starts the description of power house Michelin rated chef Alan Ducasse. Perhaps I’m wrong but I thought it was the food that should lead any description of a restaurant. But what do I know? I don’t have Michelin stars.
That said, the décor is straight out of an upend, sea side, boutique hotel on the Mediterranean. Warm walls intermingled with dark earth tones off set by playful pastels (hey, I can write designer reviews too). The view is stunning. The only complaint; the restaurant seems out of place on the top of a Vegas hotel.
To the food; this is a «shared plates» type of eatery. The flavors merge classic French against the restrained simplicity of Italian cuisine. Ingredients are treated with respect, flavors bold and despite the elaborate plating, very comforting.
For starters, the charcuterie featuring an phenomenal culatello is a must order. Eating with your fingers and swigging some simple wine from Tuscany sets the mood. The sea beam with citrus supremes well executed. Think of ceviche minus the heavy acid. The flesh is slightly firm with the gentle flavor of the sea robed in a citrus gel that brightens the palate after each bite.
Large plates include an outstanding breast of duck. Pan roasted perfectly rare, all fat rendered, deep flavor, pronounced mineral flavor, the very essence of duck. Served with the classic sauce Bigarade (classic French sweet sour sauce of bitter orange) that truly elevates the characteristic flavor of duck. The dish is perfectly balanced. Not to be out shown, the John Dory. The fish, perfectly cooked. Firm but moist. A complex sauce brings richness to the dish.
Service is relaxed, friendly, but proper.
Exceptional wine list with over 1,400 selections. There is something for everyone at every price point. Some vintage depth. High Vegas resort prices.
Tip: Be sure to visit the restaurant’s lounge (Skyfall) for a nightcap and even more stunning views of the Vegas Strip.
Great promise.

First, let me say, Rivea has one of the best «rooftop» views in all of the Seven Kingdoms, err, the Strip. I’ve been to Vegas a countless number of times and a nice view is always impressive, no pun intended, really =D They have a lounge adjacent to the restaurant with an outdoor, yes, outdoor, patio and of course, another gorgeous view of the Las Vegas.
The two stars is for the mediocre food. Las Vegas prices but with food quality that still needs a lot of refining. The fish carpaccio dish, which ordered as an appetizer, is sour and makes you want to pucker your lips. The rib eye is overdone and in fact, pre-​cooked. It was heated up before it was served. I understand that for a very large restaurant, it’s difficult to make sure everyone’s dishes come out at the same time and so restaurants take these kinds of shortcuts: prepare the dish, put it under a heat lamp. You could tell that most of the side dishes were precooked in giant batches as well.
We had a group of eight folks hosting clients and overall had a great time because of the company. However, the servers and food runners messed up multiple dishes– forgetting to place certain orders as well as giving dishes to those who didn’t order it. Being a happy crowd, we didn’t make a fuss though sadly one of our guests only got to eat his side and appetizer because the server forgot to order it; he gave some other excuse, of course. They forgot dipping sauces for various dishes; no big deal but at $ 50+ for a steak, I mean, wouldn’t you expect a little more attention to detail?
Wines– very good selection. We ordered a few varieties and bottles for the table though the whites and reds were served way too warm.
Dessert– these dishes turned out to be the best during the entire evening. Also, a good selection of coffee drinks, which were pleasing.
Rivea…not yet ready to perform =X

Absolutely a 5 star experience and I would let anyone influence you otherwise. Not only is this place absolutely beautiful and cannot be matched in all of Las Vegas, but the service and food are exceptional. The waiter was VERY well versed in wine and created a pairing for my meal with my price range. I ordered the gnocchi which was above average, but the bison was absolutely delicious and so tender. Was perfectly prepared.
It was pretty quiet the night I was here, so once you get over the fact that it’s not always jammed packed, it’s just a great meal at prices that are actually reasonable for what you’re getting when you look out the window and experience the level of service that you’re getting.
Enjoy!

I recall years ago when I stood at Mixx Lounge and looked over at what used to be Mixx Restaurant and thought to myself «One day I’m going have a great dinner there» as I watched diners eating on the top floor outside overlooking the entire strip.
It took a few years, a new name, and a very nice cosmetic make over to finally get me here! My wife and our kids and I enjoyed a nice dinner with scenic views of the strip. Reserve early; at 6pm we were the first diners there but by 7pm the place was full. It was a nice cool night but heaters overhead kept us very comfortable.
The service was friendly and the explanation of the dishes were in detail. With any dish, shaved white truffles flown across from Europe could be added on top. I almost did this on two of my dishes, until I stopped myself and asked what it would cost. $ 45 extra on each dish! My only gripe with the server is that he did not even mention the extra fee at all. Had I not asked, we would have gotten a disappointing surprise on our bill. Though I do love truffles, $ 90 on two small appetizers we ordered would be preposterous.
Otherwise, the food, though a bit pricey for the portions, were pretty good. The risotto we ordered was excellent as was the potato gnocchi with sage. I’ve had better linguini and clams elsewhere.
For our main entrees, my wife had the lobster and purple artichokes. There was a lot of lobster meat but maybe it’s just me but lobster always needs butter ;)
My roasted duck entrée with bigarade sauce was fantastic. Pretty near the top of my list of duck entrees I’ve ever had. Beautiful presentation and delicious flavors.
We ended with some dessert ice cream and sorbet and pictures to remember the view. Worth a meal if you order the right food and remember that you are paying for a great view and dining experience as well.

Items Selected:
Grissini with Tapenade
Marinated Seabream, Citrus
Focaccia di Recco
Baguette, Semolina Loaf, Olive Focaccia with Olive Oil
Sage/​Parmesan Cheese Potato Gnocchi
John Dory baked like on the Riviera
Creamy Polenta
Roasted Duck Breast, Turnips, Bigarade Sauce
Double Espresso on Ice
Limoncello Baba
Cappucino Cup with Chocolate Brioche
Our Traditional Zuccotto
Shortbread Nutella Sandwiches
Rarely worried about rebranding, or even ripping a concept apart in order to completely reinvent a space, it was 7:30 Saturday night when I ascended the Delano’s glass elevator to meet another local physician for dinner at Rivea, the recently opened Alain Ducasse still bearing some semblance to the former Michelin-​starred MiX while the connected Skyfall Lounge is far more welcoming than it once was, though still quite underpopulated despite the dramatic views.
Imported from Saint-​Tropez and London, Rivea arrives in Las Vegas as a swanky small-​plates concept not dissimilar to Bellagio’s offensively priced Lago and although the offerings here trend somewhat more French than Italian the menu feels a bit precious, the appetizers mostly trumping $ 10 for less than two mouthfuls while more substantial mains hover around forty dollars each.
Still dripping bubbles of glass from its center, but now turned breezy with seaside blues befitting the Mediterranean cuisine crafted by Chef Bruno Riou, it was at tiny window-​side two-​top that the two of us were sat despite a dining room less than 10% full and although service was a bit overbearing at first it did not take long before the jeans-​and-​suspenders with Chuck Taylor’s-clad staff adapted to answer questions without overselling, though a few fumbles such as empty glasses and misdelivered plates did subsequently occur.
Still a stunning space with high ceilings helping to dissipate noise while 180-​degree views of the city remain unparalleled for a fine-​dining establishment on the Strip, it was in conversation about restaurants moreso than business that time was passed and with two rounds of bread service each proving well crafted while the anchovy infused tapenade was boldly briny and addictive it was not long before a duo of appetizers arrived, the $ 14 crudo a bit spendy for such a tiny portion, no matter how «fresh,» while the creamy cheese and cracker flatbread was a total disappointment when compared to versions at Chicago’s Davanti Enoteca or Mario Batali’s chi SPACCA.
Citing influences from «the food markets of Provence and Italy,» but trending more Central France with a delicious duck whose skin met toasted meringue to double down on crispiness while sweetness played off turnips and a savory brown sauce, those looking for lighter flavors would be well advised to order the $ 42 John Dory whose flesh comes across delicate yet moist and buttery, a sizable side of polenta smooth and creamy while the potato gnocchi are almost buoyant in their aromatic levity.
Outed somewhere along the way from appetizers to entrees as two people more than a little familiar with Las Vegas’ dining scene, it was only after our server informed us that the signature Zuccotto could not be prepared in a smaller portion that the large cake-​for-​four nonetheless arrived tableside compliments of the Chef and having additionally ordered both the Limoncello-​soaked Baba and the espresso-​infused panna-​cotta atop granita the only real question was order of indulgence, for my money the citrusy take on a Ducasse Classic almost as good as the Monte Carlo original while the slowly melting brandy semifreddo certainly warranted gathering a group to enjoy it with.
*** Open for only a few weeks and still lacking for both patrons and a cost proportionate to the portions or quality of preparation of several plates it will be interesting to see how Las Vegas responds to yet another rebranded celebrity chef import, particularly in a largely unadvertised space that previously shuttered despite a similar name above the door and some of the most excellent views on The Strip.

I went to the newly remodeled space above Delano this week for a nice dinner at Rivea and cocktails to start in Skyfall Lounge.
The room was beautifully redone with blue and brown hues amongst the glistening chandelier. The patio is still there with colorful chairs and tables. In the back they remodeled a stunning dining room. It is set against a backdrop of the glittering Las Vegas skyline, and above the sparkling lights mimic the constellations of the universe!
Food and Service were stellar and the experience was definitely 5 star. Seafood and fresh produce splash the menu with seasonality. I had the lobster and purple artichokes. I never heard of purple artichokes! The whole thing is edible. I NEED to find it in a store. There was surprisingly a lot of lobster too. I just didn’t like the music too much. Overall I will be back and if you want to impress someone make it your spot!