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

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Manchester

4.5
4.5
343 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian

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2 people
23:30
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • 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–Fri 12:00–22:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–20:00 Bar Mon–Fri 12:00–23:00 Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    0161 827 4200
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Manchester
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Exchange Square tram stop 100mManchester Victoria Station 500m
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Valentines Day

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    13 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2025
    "Enjoy your special Valentines celebrations with Piccolino/Riva Blu/Restaurant Bar & Grill. Please note, the £10 charge per guest is a holding deposit for your reservation & will be deducted from your final bill total. "
    Valentines Day photo
  • Mother's Day

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    30 Mar 2025 only
    Treat the special women in your life to a memorable Mother’s Day celebration at Riva Blu. Please note, the £10 charge per guest is a holding deposit for your reservation & will be deducted from your final bill total.
    Mother's Day photo

What 343 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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Manchester

    Child-friendly

  • Manchester

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar in Manchester delights with its "friendly staff" and "lovely atmosphere." Enjoy "authentic Italian" cuisine with standout dishes like mushroom pizza and pistachio tiramisu. Guests appreciate the "great service" and "varied menu" of Italian classics. Perfect for a "great time" in the city center.

343 Reviews
  1. craig

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service , excellent food . Could not fault this place .. will return in the future .

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  2. Alison

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time I had been to the Manchester Riva Blu Restaurant. I was well impressed with the cleanliness and was very tidy for a Saturday night when it was so so busy busy we had to wait a little from the time I had booked for the table, but that wasn't a problem. The meal was lovely and yes would book again.

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  3. Stuart

    London

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice Italian restaurant with friendly staff and nice relaxed atmosphere. Enjoyed my tasty mushroom pizza and chocolate truffles! Good value too and located in City Centre nr Cathedral
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - ManchesterResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your lovely review Stuart! We're delighted you enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere, friendly service, and of course, the mushroom pizza and chocolate truffles! Great to hear you found us good value too. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards Giuseppe Vitale General Manager

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  4. karen

    Manchester

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Roast potatoes were awful, obviously heated / fried up several times. Card machine not working at time of payment, waitress ran after me, bit embarrassing as all the other diners were looking as if I'd done a runner, when it was the machine playing up. Had to pay at the payment station.

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  5. Helen

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An authentic italian restaurant serving great food and wine. The cherry zeppola dessert was delicious!
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - ManchesterResponded on 26 January 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words Helen! We're thrilled you enjoyed the authentic Italian flavours and our wine selection. The cherry zeppola is one of our favourites too—so glad it hit the spot! We hope to welcome you back soon for more delicious moments! Kind regards Giuseppe Vitale General Manager

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  6. Jack

    Munster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely deadly spot for a bit of food, the staff there were lovely and extremely respectful, I got 25% off my food as it’s the month of January so that was extremely nice. Definitely a fantastic pick if you are staying in Manchester. 10/10
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - ManchesterResponded on 25 January 2025
    Thank you for your amazing review Jack! We're thrilled you had such a great experience and enjoyed the January discount. It’s wonderful to hear our staff made you feel welcome. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Kind regards Giuseppe Vitale General Manager

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  7. Caroline

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely lunch at Riva Blu Manchester Service attentive and spot on Drinks prompt and tasted great Food also spectacular as usual though would have liked a couple more prawns in the linguine All on all - great time has by all thank you.
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - ManchesterResponded on 25 January 2025
    Thank you for your kind words Caroline! We're delighted you enjoyed the food, drinks, and service. We appreciate your feedback on the linguine and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards Giuseppe Vitale General Manager

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  8. Gavin

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a very enjoyable dinner with my 10 year old son. A good selection of food on the main and children's menu. The service was good and the ambience was great. We'd definitely go back.
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - ManchesterResponded on 19 January 2025
    Thank you for your wonderful feedback Gavin! We're so glad to hear that you and your son had an enjoyable dinner with us. It's great to know that both the main and children's menu met your expectations, and that you appreciated our service and ambience. We can’t wait to welcome you both back soon! Best regards Giuseppe Vitale General Manager

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  9. Ingrid

    Manchester

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good service, locals, food and drinks. Would be happy to come back.
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - ManchesterResponded on 19 January 2025
    Thank you for your kind words Ingrid! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our service, the company of locals, and our food and drinks. It means a lot to us that you'd be happy to come back, and we look forward to welcoming you again soon! Best regards Giuseppe Vitale General Manager

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  10. Philip

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A really pleasant meal, accompanied by excellent service. Pleasant atmosphere in the heart of the city.
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - ManchesterResponded on 3 January 2025
    Thank you for your kind words Philip! We're delighted you enjoyed your meal, the service, and the atmosphere. Hope to see you again soon! Best regards Giuseppe Vitale General Manager

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Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Manchester is rated 4.5 stars by 343 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
23:30
Booked 35 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–Fri 12:00–22:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–20:00 Bar Mon–Fri 12:00–23:00 Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • 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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