Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Manchester

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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 November 15, 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 November 9, 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 November 9, 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 November 10, 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 November 9, 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 November 10, 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 November 6, 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 November 10, 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 November 2, 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 November 3, 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 November 2, 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 November 3, 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 October 26, 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 October 30, 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 October 5, 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 October 6, 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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