Riva, Naperville IL - June 26

Rating - 9.110

We love to go here for a drink after dinner, they usually have a small live band (jazz mostly), a nice bar with good drinks (it also helps there are 3 tvs tuned to sports behind the bar), and a great bartender (Neil).

However, we learned that Calamos is taking over the space and on July 1 will turn it into the City Gate Grille - remodel and reopen. Neil was not too hot on it since they want to run it "like a business".

We don't know what the new ownership will mean, but I hope they can do more to involve the beautiful outdoor patio, maybe put a bathroom upstairs), and take the focus away from the horrible view of I88 out the big windows.

We like the new chef, and service is always great.

Katie also thinks they make the BEST chocolate martini in town!

1 skinny choc tini 12.00
1 Absolute soda 6.75
1 Becks 4.75
2 UFO 12.00

Total - 38.43

2020 Calamos Ct # 100Naperville, IL 60563-2798
(630) 718-1010‎