Back by the Nile, Back in the Oven: Riva Returns at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence

This October, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence welcomes back one of its most loved Italian dining destinations as Riva Pizzeria reopens at the First Nile Boat on October 1, 2026, bringing back a completely new menu and the unmistakable aroma of pizza dough sizzling inside a wood-fired oven.

Set against the Nile, Riva offers a relaxed open-air Italian dining experience, complemented by a 485°C wood-fired oven, where fresh pizzas are prepared and baked throughout the evening.

“Riva’s return marks an exciting new chapter, bringing the artistry of freshly made Neapolitan pizza to the banks of the Nile. We look forward to creating lasting memories with every gathering,” says Danish Merchant, Director of Culinary.

An Italian Philosophy, Fresh From the Oven

At the heart of Riva is a simple Italian philosophy: fresh ingredients, handcrafted Neapolitan pizza, and dishes curated to be shared. The new menu brings together familiar Italian favourites and generous flavours, beginning with a selection of antipasti, Neapolitan pizza and dolci.

Guests can start with the classic Caprese, pairing buffalo mozzarella with vine-ripened tomatoes and aged balsamic reduction, or opt for the Rucola Salad, where peppery rocket is combined with mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and balsamic dressing.

Pizza, the Riva Way

Handmade and cooked in a 485°C wood-fired oven, each pizza arrives with the distinctive golden crust and smoky aroma that only comes from high-temperature baking.

The Margherita keeps things beautifully classic, while the Piccante brings a little heat with spicy salami and oregano. For cheese lovers, the Quattro Formaggi combines buffalo mozzarella, Scamorza, Grana Padano, and blue cheese.

Those looking for something more substantial can turn to the Pollo Barbecue, topped with grilled chicken, red onion, jalapeño, smoky barbecue sauce, tomato sauce, and buffalo mozzarella. The AI Pesto brings a fresher touch with homemade basil pesto, buffalo mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and Parmesan.

Then there is the signature Riva pizza: a generous combination of smoked Scamorza, mushrooms, Italian salami, and smoked turkey, bringing together some of the menu’s most indulgent flavours in one very memorable pizza.

Something Sweet to Finish

No Italian dinner would be complete without dolci, and Riva’s dessert menu makes a strong case for leaving room.

The Panna Cotta pairs sweetened cream and vanilla with fruit compote, while the classic Tiramisu layers espresso-soaked savoiardi biscuits with velvety mascarpone and rich cocoa.

For those who believe pizza should never really end, the Nutella Calzone takes warm baked pizza dough, fills it with Nutella, and finishes it with a light dusting of powdered sugar.

Italian Evenings by the Nile

With its open-air setting, Cairo’s crisp autumn weather, wood-fired oven, freshly prepared pizzas, and views across the Nile, Riva Pizzeria offers a relaxed Italian escape in the heart of Cairo.

From From October 1, 2026, guests are invited to gather around the table, enjoy a few drinks, watch their pizza come to life in front of them, and settle into an evening where la dolce vita, freshly made Neapolitan-style pizza, and the Nile do the work.

For reservations and further information, please contact +20 (2) 3567-1600.