Best New Italian — Riva Italian
Taste the flavors of Italy with a trip to this new Port Stanley, Ontario, eatery serving up authentic Neapolitan pizza and fresh, coastal-inspired Italian dishes.
A certified pizzaiolo (pizza maker) trained in Naples crafts specialty pies, like the popular prosciutto, at Riva Italian in Port Stanley, Ontario. It’s also dressed with figs, arugula, mozzarella, ricotta and hot honey. Simple delights like Ricotta Montata (whipped) with bread for dipping earn a following. So do the arancini rice balls, plated with porcini mushrooms, truffle oil and marinara.
Fresh Express: The local pickerel is caught the morning it’s served. Try it pan-seared.
All In: Leo Larizza, COO, suggests first-timers dine family-style, selecting dishes to taste and share.
Sea Star: Spaghetti Frutti di Mare is a menu go-to: olive, oil, garlic, diced tomatoes, onions, scallops, shrimp and clam juice.
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