Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Manchester

Name: Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Manchester
Address: Exchange Sq, Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, M4 3TR
Telephone: 0161 827 4200
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.5

4.5

323 Reviews

£26 to £40

Italian

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 46 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Lively
Good for groups

Located in the Corn Exchange in the heart of Manchester, Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar boasts an open kitchen, cocktail bar and large alfresco terrace so you can dine all’aperto – “in the open air”.

Our Manchester restaurant features our distinctive plush nautical-inspired interiors – the colour of tranquil Italian seas. The friendly team will transport you in style to experience a true taste of Italy here in the UK, bringing style, sass and glamour to modern Italian dining.

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar invites you to experience authentic Italian dining in Manchester. We believe that Italian dining is all about La Dolce Vita – the sweet life! That’s why we use only the finest ingredients to create all of our drinks & dishes. Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar is the ideal restaurant for a special occasion in Manchester.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 12:00–23:00 Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00–23:00 Thu–Sat 12:00–00:00
Phone number
0161 827 4200
Website
https://rivablu.co.uk/manchester/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Exchange Sq, Manchester, Greater Manchester M4 3TR
Area
Manchester
Parking details
None
Public transit
Exchange Square tram stop 100m<br />Manchester Victoria Station 500m
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

Festive Dinner Menu
22 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Festive Dinner £49.95 Our festive set dinner has three courses of gorgeous Italian dishes. Get ready for a festive feast of authentic dishes crafted with the finest ingredients. Enjoy a selection of great wines, chilled prosecco, exclusive Christmas cocktails and more. A celebration to remember awaits…sparkling cocktails and the ultimate festive ambience. Book now and indulge in the magic of Christmas.
Celebrate this New Years Eve with Riva Festiva!
£70.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we ring in the New Year! Reserve your table for the full night and indulge in an elegant celebration, complete with live performances and festive ambiance. Your evening includes: • Start the evening with a glass of Champagne upon arrival • A delectable 3-course menu, crafted to delight your taste buds • A second glass of Champagne to toast to the New Year at midnight • Entertainment from a live DJ and saxophonist Make this New Year’s Eve extraordinary. Book now to secure your place for a night of elegance, celebration, and unforgettable moments! Price per person: £80, the restaurant will contact guests to take booking deposit for event, balance then due on the event(all major card types accepted).
New Years Eve Package
£10.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we ring in the New Year! Reserve your table for the full night and indulge in an elegant celebration, complete with live performances and festive ambiance. Your evening includes: • A warm welcome with a glass of Champagne upon arrival • A delectable 3-course menu, crafted to delight your taste buds • A second glass of Champagne to toast to the New Year at midnight • Entertainment from a live DJ and saxophonist Make this New Year’s Eve extraordinary. Book now to secure your place for a night of elegance, celebration, and unforgettable moments! Price per person: £70

What 323 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

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Manchester/Greater Manchester
Great for brunch
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Gluten-free-friendly
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Great for scenic views
Manchester
Great for brunch
Manchester
Gluten-free-friendly
Manchester
Great for scenic views
Manchester
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar in Manchester offers a "lovely setting" with "excellent service" and "friendly staff." Diners appreciate the "amazing food" and varied menu, highlighting dishes like Gnocchi with Ragu. While some find it "overpriced," the "great atmosphere" and attentive service make it a popular choice before events.

323 Reviews

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Merve
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Waiter was so aggressive. When we asked someting about ingredients , she responded aggressively
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Susan
Manchester
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant in Manchester. The staff are very friendly and lovely and the food is excellent and delicious. It's a delight to eat here. ♥️♥️
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - ManchesterResponded 6 days ago
Thank you for the incredible review Susan! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the food and service. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another delightful meal! Best regards, Giuseppe Vitale General Manager
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Lynne
Manchester
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were placed at a miniscule table even though it was quiet when we arrived. The service was good, friendly and attentive. However, when my meal arrived, the pasta was barely tepid and seemed to be stuck to the bottom of the bowl. The staff brought me another dish and took my husband`s meal too so that they could keep it warm so we were eating at the same time. The replacement was better, but not what I would call piping hot. We had never eaten there before and will not be going back as it did not seem to be good value for money.
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LINDSEY
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really good service and nice food. Would recommend and definitely visit again
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - ManchesterResponded on 10 November 2024
Thank you for the kind words Lindsey! We’re so glad you enjoyed the service and food, and we truly appreciate the recommendation. Can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! Best regards, Giuseppe Vitale General Manager
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Barry
Manchester
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Nice place been a few times,the sea bass was just warm the courgettes with it we’re disgusting I would not bother try something else the crisp courgettes do not work ,we were greeted well the girl that showed us to our table was excellent her communication was great after that there was no communication with waiter I got more communication from the sales gentleman in river island and was only with for 5 minutes I know they are busy but please enjoy
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - ManchesterResponded on 10 November 2024
Thank you for sharing your thoughts Barry. We're glad you enjoyed the warm welcome from our host but sorry the sea bass and courgettes weren’t to your taste. We’ll review your feedback to improve both our dishes and service flow. If there’s anything more you’d like to discuss, please feel free to reach out to us directly. We hope to make your next visit more enjoyable. Best regards, Giuseppe Vitale General Manager
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jacqueline
Manchester
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Invited friends for a catch up had an amazing time Service✔️ Food✔️ Atmosphere ✔️
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - ManchesterResponded on 10 November 2024
Thank you for the fantastic review Jacqueline! We’re thrilled to hear that everything from the service to the food and atmosphere hit the mark for your catch-up with friends. Knowing you had an amazing time truly makes our day! We look forward to welcoming you all back soon for another great experience. Best regards, Giuseppe Vitale General Manager
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Jamie
Manchester
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Wouldn’t recommend this place food is awful I’ve had better microwave meals food very dry wife’s meal looked like something that out of a tin Staff were very good only thing going good for this place
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - ManchesterResponded on 3 November 2024
Hi Jamie, We are really sorry to hear that your experience with us didn't satisfied your expectations. Please feel free to contact us for discuss about what is happen on our email: Manchester@rivablu.co.uk Best Regards Giuseppe Vitale General Manager
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Craig
Yorkshire
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful restaurant with a fabulous team. Made our day
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - ManchesterResponded on 3 November 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words Craig! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience and that our team could make your day special. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Giuseppe Vitale General Manager
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Gareth
Manchester
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely place, staff friendly, starters were really nice, pizzas amazing but my partner got a chicken dish and it was really dry, only reason I've never gave it 5 stars, I would return though.
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - ManchesterResponded on 30 October 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience Gareth! We're so glad you enjoyed the atmosphere, service, and especially the starters and pizzas. We're sorry to hear the chicken dish didn't meet your expectations and truly appreciate your feedback—it helps us improve. We’d love the chance to make your next visit a 5-star experience and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards, Giuseppe Vitale General Manager
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Stevie
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was brilliant. Proper Italiano waiting staff. Food top notch. Chicken Milanese was outstanding.
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - ManchesterResponded on 6 October 2024
Thank you for the lovely review Stevie! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the authentic Italian service. Your compliments mean a lot, and we can't wait to have you back for another experience! Best regards, Giuseppe Vitale General Manager
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Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Manchester is rated 4.5 stars by 323 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 46 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Manchester

Exchange Sq, Manchester, Greater Manchester M4 3TR

Additional information

Area
Manchester
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 12:00–23:00 Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00–23:00 Thu–Sat 12:00–00:00
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Exchange Square tram stop 100mManchester Victoria Station 500m
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://rivablu.co.uk/manchester/
Phone number
0161 827 4200

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Manchester

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

Festive Dinner Menu

Celebrate this New Years Eve with Riva Festiva!

New Years Eve Package

Menu

What 323 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Manchester restaurant rated?

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