About Riva by The Deck
Riva by The Deck is an intimate Italian restaurant linked to The Deck Cottages, set just off Bophut Beach in the heart of Fisherman’s Village. Guests praise its stylish decor, warm hospitality and consistently excellent pizzas, pasta and salads, making it ideal for couples, small groups and food-focused travellers staying nearby. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served with attentive service and a relaxed village-meets-beach atmosphere.
Highlights
- Authentic Italian kitchen with wood-fired style pizzas and homemade pasta
- Highly rated dishes such as lobster pasta
- truffle chicken pasta and caprese salad
What People Say
Strengths
- Reviewers consistently highlight excellent pizzas, pasta and salads with authentic Italian flavours.
- Guests praise the stylish setting and “beautiful surroundings” within Fisherman’s Village.
- Service is frequently described as friendly, welcoming and exceptionally attentive.
Things to Note
- Located just off the beachfront in Fisherman’s Village rather than directly on the sand.
- Open from breakfast through dinner; checking current hours is advisable outside peak seasons.
Unique Features
- Italian restaurant integrated with a boutique cottage property, allowing seamless dine-in and in-room dining.
- New addition to Fisherman’s Village with a small number of very strong recent reviews.
- Menu focuses on elevated Italian comfort dishes rarely found with this consistency in the immediate area.
Insider Tips
- Try the caprese salad, grilled squid, lobster pasta or truffle chicken pasta, all repeatedly recommended.
- Cottage guests can order directly to their rooms for a relaxed private dining experience.
- Combine dinner at Riva with an evening stroll along Bophut Beach and the Fisherman’s Village walking street.
Cuisine
Location
6, 14, Tambon Bo Put, koh samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
