Rooftop season is officially back above downtown Minneapolis. Riva Terrace at the Four Seasons has reopened for the season, serving coastal-leaning Italian plates with front-row skyline views from the hotel’s fourth-floor patio. As patios across the city swing into summer mode, this one is again angling for a spot on every diner’s must-visit list.
According to Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, Riva Terrace opens for the season today and will operate Wednesday and Thursday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations and walk-in seating are both available through the hotel’s online booking tools, and the terrace runs an all-day beverage program with seasonal cocktails in the mix.
As reported by Bring Me The News, Executive Chef Martín Morelli is steering a coastal Italian menu that starts with plates like poached shrimp and a Calabrian-chili Caesar. Mains include an Italian duck-sausage pizza, broiled trout and chicken Milanese, plus a smash burger loaded with gorgonzola and marsala-caramelized cipollini onion. The spread is built around shareable dishes and seasonal ingredients suited to open-air dining.
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine has Riva Terrace on its list of standout rooftop spots in the Twin Cities, underscoring how hotels and restaurants are doubling down on al fresco experiences. That push, from cocktail programs to themed winter activations in past years, helps explain why downtown patios tend to pack out as soon as the weather cooperates. Riva’s blend of views, menu and programming keeps it competitive in a crowded summer patio lineup.
What to expect
Guests can look for a cocktail-forward drink list, house-made gelato and shareable plates tailored to the rooftop setting. According to Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, hotel guests are able to reserve poolside daybeds that come with sparkling wine and a seasonal fruit platter, and the terrace accepts both reservations and walk-ins through the hotel’s platforms. The setup covers relaxed lunches, post-work happy hours and later dinners under the city lights.
Timing and tips
Midweek evenings are expected to be the easiest time to land a table, while Friday and Saturday nights bring the liveliest crowd. OpenTable reviews and booking activity point to steady demand at Riva Terrace during the warmer months, so locking in a reservation is a smart move for weekend visits.
With Riva Terrace back in action as of today, Minneapolis gains another luxe perch for summer dining, pairing coastal Italian dishes with sweeping downtown views. For anyone building a patio hit list this season, this rooftop is firmly in contention.
