The River Restaurant

4.2

368 Reviews

£26 to £40

French

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 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

Festive Sunday Lunch 2 Courses
£37.50 per person
Dec 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
Sundays in The River Restaurant are always a special occasion, but this December, we present a delectable Sunday choice menu for everyone to enjoy. Available every Sunday throughout December to enjoy. Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas, quality time.
Festive Sunday Lunch 3 Courses
£44.50 per person
Dec 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
Sundays in The River Restaurant are always a special occasion, but this December, we present a delectable Sunday choice menu for everyone to enjoy. Available every Sunday throughout December to enjoy. Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas, quality time.
Festive Afternoon Tea
£39.50 per person
Dec 1, 2024 - Dec 29, 2024
A complete Christmas indulgence Afternoon Tea with a festive twist, mouth watering cakes and heat warming festive fancies for all the family to enjoy. Eat, drink and be merry!

What 368 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The River Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "the best afternoon tea ever" and "exceptional food" in a beautiful riverside setting. Guests rave about "superb service" and a "first-class dining experience." While some noted a limited menu, the ambiance and attentive staff make it a must-visit.

368 Reviews

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Anita
Manchester
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Overpriced food , not even that good , staff lovely and pleasant but won’t be returning.
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Janet
Bedfordshire
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Very poor food for the price. Service was shocking either none existent or in your face hovering Atmosphere strained Hotel generally mon describe Would not recommend
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Janet
Manchester
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service excellent. I think if you have a big appetite it maybe wasn’t enough . Found cakes a little bit sweet and sickly. I don’t like nuts in cakes which I didn’t expect. The mock tails were lovely. Took some cakes home and were inedible when we got home as the box was too big so they were jumping around 😂.
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Alison
Cheshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Not the best afternoon tea, should have more savoury choices as most were vegetarian choices apart from the half tikka wrap too many cakes. We have eaten better afternoon tea at a less priced hotel.
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John
Kent
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We booked for a small annual family get together after a recommendation from a local friend who frequents the hotel often and phoned ahead to confirm the menu (set menu offered on weekdays). On arrival (party of 4) we were shown to a table without even asking us our name (probably because the restaurant was virtually empty) and given al a carte menu's. This menu was the same as the set menu but seemed considerably more expensive so we queried it. After a lot of faffing around the head waiter said he needed to consult with the manager and took photos on his phone of the menu that was on the Opentable confirmation e mail, as if he'd never seen the menu before - this took ages and we felt like second class citizens. By the time the waiter came back we had already made our minds up but when he said they wouldn't do the set menu we got up and left and went and spent a whole lot of money in an Italian restaurant elsewhere where the service was exemplary, friendly, welcoming and surprise surprise, it was busy ! A few lessons this place could learn from ! We'll never be back and neither will the friend who recommended it.
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kieran
Liverpool
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
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 on November 22, 2024
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
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
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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FAQs

The River Restaurant is rated 4.2 stars by 368 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 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

Festive Sunday Lunch 2 Courses

Festive Sunday Lunch 3 Courses

Festive 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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