Riva Pizzeria at Four Seasons Cairo at The First Residence is set to reopen aboard the First Nile Boat on 1 October with a new menu and wood-fired pizzas.
The Nile will provide the backdrop when Riva Pizzeria returns to the First Nile Boat on 1 October 2026. Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence is reopening the Italian dining address with a revised menu and an open-air setting that brings the river into the evening rather than keeping it outside the restaurant walls.
An oven gives the reopening its centrepiece
The restaurant's wood-fired oven reaches 485°C, bringing the speed and heat associated with traditional pizza preparation into the dining room. Fresh pizzas will be prepared through the evening, making the cooking process part of the atmosphere as well as the food.
The river remains the main setting
First Nile Boat offers a different point of view from a conventional hotel restaurant, with open-air dining directly associated with the water. For visitors spending a few nights in Cairo, the format provides a relaxed alternative to an elaborate tasting menu while retaining a memorable location.
A useful addition to a Cairo itinerary
The announcement is about the return of a particular restaurant, not a new hotel opening, and availability should be checked directly before visiting. For travellers combining Egypt's heritage sites with a city stay, the October reopening adds another dining option with a strong geographical identity.