Riva Pizzeria is returning to the First Nile Boat in Cairo on 1 October 2026, bringing a renewed Italian menu to its riverside setting. The restaurant is associated with Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence and offers an open-air dining alternative beside the Nile.
Its centrepiece is a wood-fired oven operating at 485°C, the temperature used for its freshly prepared Neapolitan-style pizzas. The reopening is a restaurant announcement, unrelated to the Italian yacht builder that shares the Riva name.
A new menu with Italian foundations
Guests can begin with Caprese made with buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes and balsamic, or a rocket salad with mushrooms and cherry tomatoes. The menu is designed around familiar antipasti, pizzas and desserts rather than a formal multi-course tasting.
The Margherita remains the classic choice, while Piccante adds spicy salami and oregano. Quattro Formaggi combines buffalo mozzarella, Scamorza, Grana Padano and blue cheese for a richer option.
The signature pizza has a smoky character
Riva's signature pizza brings together smoked Scamorza, mushrooms, Italian salami and smoked turkey. A separate pesto version uses fresh basil, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan and mozzarella, while Pollo Barbecue adds another contemporary variation.
The kitchen's 485°C oven is used to create the crust and aroma associated with high-temperature baking. Exact menu availability can change after reopening, so diners should check the current selections rather than assume every announced item is always available.
Dessert beside the water
The reopening menu includes panna cotta with fruit compote and tiramisu with espresso-soaked sponge biscuits and mascarpone. A Nutella calzone offers a playful baked finale for guests who want to continue the pizza theme.
The First Nile Boat setting gives the restaurant a particularly recognisable Cairo address and a connection with the river after dark. For visitors staying at the Four Seasons property, it is an additional dining option rather than an overnight accommodation package.
Opening date confirmed
Four Seasons has announced 1 October 2026 as the reopening date for the pizzeria. The first days of service may be busy, making an advance reservation sensible for guests with fixed itineraries.
The restaurant's menu and operating hours should be confirmed directly before travelling. This article describes the officially announced return and does not claim that the venue had reopened before the scheduled October date.
