The Riva Lounge at The Gritti Palace isn’t just a terrace—it’s an invitation into an icon of Italian style. Overlooking the shimmering Grand Canal with a front-row view of the Santa Maria della Salute, this chic hideaway channels the golden age of Riviera glamour, inspired by the legendary Riva yachts moored below.
Designed in collaboration with Riva, every detail—teak decking, aquamarine upholstery, chrome finishes—evokes the sleek, sexy lines of a classic yacht. It’s as if you’ve stepped off a vintage Aquarama and straight into an aperitivo dream. Sip a perfectly chilled Negroni or a crisp glass of Franciacorta as gondolas drift by and church bells chime softly in the distance.
By day, it’s a refined sanctuary for coffee or a long, leisurely lunch. By sunset, the lounge becomes a glowing jewel above the water—an elegant, cinematic moment come to life. Whether you’re arriving by boat or from your suite upstairs, the Riva Lounge offers a rare blend of intimacy and indulgence that captures the soul of Venice itself.
