The River Restaurant

4.3

363 Reviews

£26 to £40

French

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Fancy

Savour a truly unforgettable dining experience where each moment becomes a delicious memory. Inspired by the elegance and artistry of French cuisine, The River Restaurant offers a symphony of flavours, set against the backdrop of serene river views. Experience five-star with our two AA-Rosette restaurant.

Indulge in refined dishes crafted with passion from our Executive Head Chef Bartosz Syznaka, while basking in a luxurious, light-filled ambiance just a short walk across the Trinity Bridge from Spinningfields, Manchester.

Whether it's a special occasion or a spontaneous visit, our five-star service and exquisite flavours promise to transport you to a world of culinary delight.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
French, Afternoon Tea
Hours of operation
Afternoon Tea Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sunday Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
0161 827 4000
Website
https://www.thelowryhotel.com/dining/the-river-restaurant/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Bartosz Syznaka
Private party facilities
There is a separate dining room, which can comfortably seat up to 22 people, with natural daylight views along the river.

Location
The Lowry Hotel, 50 Dearmans Place, Manchester, M3 5LH
Neighborhood
Manchester
Parking details
Parking is complimentary for visitors dining at the hotel based on a minimum £30.00 spend, on production of a receipt and subject to availability.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Vegan Afternoon Tea
£32.50 per person
Jan 4, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024
Enjoy our vegan scones with fresh cream and a dollop of strawberry jam, vegan pastries and dainty fancies for polite popping into your mouth. And tea, as much as you can drink.
Afternoon Tea
£32.50 per person
Nov 16, 2023 - Nov 30, 2024
Afternoon tea at The River Restaurant offers a luxurious experience, combining the charm of riverside dining with the timeless elegance of a classic British tradition. The afternoon tea menu changes monthly, with each menu promising a delightful array of carefully crafted savouries, freshly baked scones served with clotted cream and jam, and an indulgent selection of pastries and sweets. Paired with an extensive tea selection, from traditional blends to exotic infusions, it’s an afternoon of refined indulgence perfect for relaxation or celebration.
Champagne Afternoon Tea
£42.50 per person
Nov 2, 2023 - Nov 30, 2024
Scones with fresh cream and a dollop of strawberry jam. Pastries and dainty fancies for polite popping into your mouth. And tea, as much as you can drink. Or a glass or two of Champagne.

What 363 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The River Restaurant shines with "fantastic afternoon tea" and "exceptional service," especially from standout staff like Denilson. Guests praise the "absolutely delicious" dishes and a "beautiful setting." While some mention menu limitations, the overall experience is marked by "great value for money" and a "first class dining experience."

363 Reviews

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kieran
Liverpool
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, food was good! Service was pretty slow. Staff were so polite, courteous and welcoming.
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M
Manchester
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Attentive service and decent food in pleasant surroundings. Birthday boy enjoyed it. Thanks
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Mark
Manchester
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and ambience. The mushroom shaped brûlée dessert was a lovely surprise.
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tom
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb service. Attentive and very efficient. Spacious, elegant dining area. Superb Sunday lunch.
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StephenR
Oxford
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I was made to feel welcome and the service overall was excellent. The food was perfectly cooked and tasted fantastic.
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Linda
Manchester
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic afternoon tea and the service was 1st class by Denilson
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David
Manchester
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food and service were really good, it was let down with portion sizes, my partner and I both had the cod and thought the same it “it needed a few new potatoes or similar with it”
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Lee
Manchester
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
I decided to treat my wife for her birthday to afternoon tea at the Lowry hotel riverside restaurant, the waitress sat us near were you enter the restaurant so we didn’t feel comfortable so we had to swap tables, once our afternoon tea treats arrived we were pleasantly surprised and also enjoyed eating them, meanwhile from where we were sat in the centre of the dining area the whole ceiling light kept turning on and off as the rest of the diners were complaining to staff as did we as it wasn’t a relaxing environment to eat in dim light? Overall food and service good, ambience not relaxing and seating dirty and decor seemed a bit tired shame as we used to like this hotel.
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David
Liverpool
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I was expecting a more sandwich ,and cake based afternoon tea. A very poor prawn wrap , dry pastry pumpkin tart, greasy mushroom ,and spinach pastry, small bun with ham probably the best of the savouries. Cakes although different were pretty much different flavour of the same heavy bottom and very rich topping. Tea and coffee , although coffee bean machine broke and waiter didn’t notice he served the weakest coffee that looked like weak tea. For a restaurant I’ve been to before and loved the food it was a poor offering
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susan
Manchester
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Started off really well service in the bar lounge area was excellent. when we went into the restaurant our starter was served promptly. We asked for a 20 minute break before our main course which turned into an hour by which time I was past eating and left most of my main course my friends did eat theirs.
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The River Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 363 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

The Lowry Hotel, 50 Dearmans Place, Manchester, M3 5LH

Additional information

Neighborhood
Manchester
Hours of operation
Afternoon Tea Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sunday Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
French, Afternoon Tea
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking is complimentary for visitors dining at the hotel based on a minimum £30.00 spend, on production of a receipt and subject to availability.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Bartosz Syznaka
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.thelowryhotel.com/dining/the-river-restaurant/
Phone number
0161 827 4000
Private party facilities
There is a separate dining room, which can comfortably seat up to 22 people, with natural daylight views along the river.

The River Restaurant

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Additional information

Vegan Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea

Champagne Afternoon Tea

While You Wait

Sourdough Basket£6.50

Padron Peppers£7.00

Baby Roasted Chorizo£7.00

Starters

Soup of the day

Chicken Rillettes

Pork Cheek

Celeriac Mille Feuille

Main Courses

Fillet of Icelandic Cod

30 Days Dry Aged Sirloin 10oz£19.00

Roscoff Onion Tart

Free Range Cornfed Chicken Breast

Sides

Creamed or Sauteed Spinach

Fries

Triple Cooked Pont Neuf Potato

Sweet potato fries£5.00

Ratatouille and tomato fondue

Desserts

Brillat Savarin Cheesecake

Sticky Toffee

Vacherin

Selection of English and French Cheeses£7.50

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