I try to make it a point to eat at as many different restaurants as I can when I am in Vegas. This time, I found my way to Riva by Wolfgang Puck by the Venetian pools.
THE MOOD:
The restaurant is located in the middle of the hub bub of the Venetian pools. Riva is prime location because it is a bit elevated from the pool deck so you get to soak up sun and people watch at the same time. The Vegas sun can be awfully hot, but not to worry, there is mist that is gently sprinkled as you eat and umbrellas.
THE FOOD:
I ordered the Margherita Pizza, but they ended up giving me a plain cheese pizza. I don't usually send food back, so I just went ahead and ate the pizza anyways...Meh. I also ordered a Bellini. Andrew D. got an omelet with potatoes. The food overall was average tasting. Pizza was a bit on the oily side and crust was really hard. Andrew D's omelet was not extremely tasty either.
THE 'TUDE:
The hostess in the front is great at what she does. We were walking by the restaurant and she was great at convincing us to have a seat in the shade from the sun. As for the waitress we got, she was super slow in coming around and I don't believe she ever checked in on us. Not only that, but we had to wave her down for our check.
OVERALL:
Great location for people watching at the Venetian Pools and getting some shade from the hot Vegas sun, but the overall food and service is average.