TRADITIONAL KHMER
PRIVATE EVENTS
At Riverview Restaurant, we invite you to embark on a sensory journey through Cambodia’s rich heritage with our captivating Traditional Khmer Apsara Dance performances. Set against the serene backdrop of Wat Ounalom Monastery, the Tonle Sap and Mekong Rivers, our open-air terrace offers the perfect setting for an unforgettable evening of authentic dining and cultural immersion.
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For Private functions, there are several spaces throughout Riverview Restaurant we can utilise to meet your specific needs, from private dining rooms, stage for corporate presentations and events to product/brand launches, kid's birthday parties, a 21st or a hen's night. Up to the most elaborate and customised events.
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Available with specialized drink packages, set menus, canapés and changeable furniture, our versatile spaces indoor and outdoor terrace space overlooking the river is the ideal venue to host your special event or function.
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The Riverview Restaurant team will work closely with you or your event planner to ensure that the experience is both memorable and pleasurable.
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There are lounge seating, high tables, microphones, PA systems at your disposal to customize the rooms to your liking. DJs, security, and entertainers agents can be organized to accommodate your wishes and make it a night to remember. Please reach out to our events team via the below form or, send via telegram on @riverviewpp to start planning your next memorable event with us.
Apsara Dance. A Timeless Art.
របាំព្រះរាជព្ររយ, or Royal Cambodian Court Ballet is a form of performing arts established in the heart of the Khmer regal court, erstwhile exclusively available to royalty, nobles and other courtiers.
The Kingdom of Cambodia is the world's second oldest monarchy after Japan, throughout the centuries Khmer royalty developed exquisite artistic expressions such as the ballet in an effort to please the gods.
Today HRH Prince Sisowath Tesso of Cambodia serves as Director of the Royal Cambodian Ballet and oversees its internationalisation. He engages with opera houses in many countries in order to bring the RCB to new destinations. Under his guidance the RCB performed for the very first time in 2014 in the Middle East (i.e. Bahrain), and 2019 at the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
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For the 1st time in its history, the Royal Cambodian Ballet will preserve and showcase its rich history in an immersive dine in experience at the Riverview, Phnom Penh. Show is performed by the Princess Devi Dance Academy every Saturday & Sunday from 7.30pm
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Mekong Sunset Cruise & Royal Apsara Dinner Experience.
​​Enjoy one of Phnom Penh's signature cultural evenings with a sunset cruise along the Mekong River followed by a traditional Royal Apsara dance dinner experience.
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Experience an unforgettable evening in Phnom Penh combining a sunset cruise on the Mekong River with a traditional Royal Apsara dance dinner show. Begin your adventure aboard the Kanika Boat for a relaxing sunset cruise along the Mekong River and Tonle Sap River. Enjoy panoramic views of Phnom Penh’s skyline as the sun sets over the city. From the open deck, take in scenic landscapes along the riverbanks, including traditional floating fishing villages and the peaceful rhythm of life on the water.
After the cruise, continue your evening at Riverview Restaurant & Bar, located along the famous Tonle Sap riverfront and within walking distance of the Royal Palace of Phnom Penh. Here you will enjoy a unique dinner-and-show cultural experience featuring a traditional Royal Apsara dance performance, one of Cambodia’s most treasured cultural traditions.
Dinner Experience
Guests will enjoy a three-course set dinner, including:
One entrée, one main course, one dessert, one beer, wine, or soft drink.* The menu blends modern Italian, Australian, and traditional Cambodian cuisine, offering a refined dining experience along Phnom Penh’s riverfront.
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*Guests wishing to enhance their evening may also order from Riverview’s premium à la carte menu, featuring dishes such as Wagyu beef, premium seafood, fresh pasta, craft cocktails, a comprehensive wine list, and Riverview’s signature kangaroo dish.
As you dine, enjoy the graceful movements of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia, an art form deeply connected to the country’s royal heritage. Every ticket purchased contributes directly to the preservation of the Royal Cambodian Ballet, led by Prince Sisowath Tesso in honor of the late Princess Buppha Devi. Perfect for couples, first-time visitors to Phnom Penh, cultural travelers, special occasions or romantic evenings. Experience every Wednesday evening, starting from Himawari Hotel Pier at 5pm sharp.
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