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Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Manchester, Manchester, Greater Manchester

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Manchester

4.5
4.5
325 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Charming
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
    Kitchen Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 12:00–23:00 Bar Mon–Thu 12:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–22:00 Christmas Eve Kitchen Tue 12:00–22:00 Christmas Eve Bar Tue 12:00–22:00 Boxing Day Kitchen Thu 12:00–21:00 Boxing Day Bar Thu 12:00–22:00 New Year Eve Kitchen Tue 12:00–23:00 New Year Eve Bar Tue 12:00–01:00 New Year Day Kitchen Wed 12:00–21:00 New Year Day Bar Wed 12:00–22:00
  • 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.
    Festive Dinner Menu photo

  • Festive Lunch Menu

    25 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
    Festive Lunch £39.95 Our festive set lunch menu has three-courses of seasonal classic dishes with delightful twists. And what’s the festive season without bubbles? Raise a glass (or three) of perfectly chilled prosecco, fresh beers or festive cocktails to toast the merry season. We’ll bring the glamour, you bring your appetite. Our menu is full of delicious surprises. Book now and indulge in the magic of Christmas
    Festive Lunch Menu photo

  • Celebrate this New Years Eve with Riva Festiva!

    Multiple dates available
    Celebrate this New Years Eve with Riva Blu Manchester!
    Celebrate this New Years Eve with Riva Festiva! photo

Menu

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What 325 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

Loved For

  • 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.

325 Reviews

  1. Raza

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Honestly, Im not one to ever rate a place down, but the service was so poor. I booked for 8:30pm and decided to come a little earlier for 8:00pm, however they said that our table was not ready, I then came back at 8:30pm and our table was still not ready so we were made to wait an extra 30 minutes even though we were told it would only be a 5 minute wait. Definitely would think twice before going again.

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  2. Peter

    Manchester

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening, beautiful food and setting. Thanks

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  3. Merve

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    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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  4. 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 on 17 November 2024
    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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Manchester is rated 4.5 stars by 325 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 39 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
    Kitchen Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 12:00–23:00 Bar Mon–Thu 12:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–22:00 Christmas Eve Kitchen Tue 12:00–22:00 Christmas Eve Bar Tue 12:00–22:00 Boxing Day Kitchen Thu 12:00–21:00 Boxing Day Bar Thu 12:00–22:00 New Year Eve Kitchen Tue 12:00–23:00 New Year Eve Bar Tue 12:00–01:00 New Year Day Kitchen Wed 12:00–21:00 New Year Day Bar Wed 12:00–22:00
  • 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
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