The River Restaurant

4.3

382 Reviews

£26 to £40

French

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2 people

19 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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.

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Location
The Lowry Hotel, 50 Dearmans Place, Manchester, M3 5LH
Phone number
0161 827 4000
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
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

Experiences

The Lowry Easter Egg Decorating Class
£25.00 per person
Prepaid
9 Apr 2025 only
11:30
Hop into Easter fun at The Lowry Hotel with a Kids’ Easter Egg Making Masterclass The five-star Lowry Hotel is hosting its first children's Easter masterclass with renowned chocolatier Oli The Choc. Taking place on 9th April, this hands-on workshop offers children (aged 6-12) the chance to create their own decorative Easter eggs while learning chocolate-making skills from one of Manchester’s best-known experts. Held in The River Restaurant, the 75-minute session starts at 11:30 am. Kids will be guided through tempering, filling, and decorating their eggs with a variety of colourful toppings and Easter treats. All materials are provided. Parents can relax in The Lowry Lounge & Bar while the little ones get creative. Tickets are £25 per child, including the workshop, a drink, and a snack.
Traditional Afternoon Tea
£32.50 per person
15 Jan 2025 - 30 Nov 2025
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.
Vegan Afternoon Tea
£32.50 per person
15 Jan 2025 - 30 Nov 2025
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.

What 382 people are saying

The River Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Manchester/Greater Manchester
Great for fine wines
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Romantic
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Great for scenic views
Manchester
Great for fine wines
Manchester
Romantic
Manchester
Great for scenic views

Review summary

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The River Restaurant offers a "superb dining experience" with "excellent service" and "delicious food". Guests rave about the "best afternoon tea ever" and "beautifully presented dishes". While some mention limited menu options, the attentive staff and "lovely atmosphere" make it a "highly recommended" choice for special occasions and celebrations.

382 Reviews

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Steve
Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A fantastic combination of great food and first-class service.
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Paul
Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff make you feel so welcome and nothing is too much trouble for them, they all make your experience special.
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Helen VIP
Manchester117 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed my Sunday lunch - the staff are very friendly and helpful. Had the 3 course set Sunday lunch menu - this includes a glass of wine, but the staff are happy to substitute this for something else if you don't like wine. Had broccoli soup for starter, pork with trimmings and the passion fruit cheesecake with a side of ice cream, which was delicious. Will definitely come again
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Karen
Liverpool11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful surroundings. Very pleasant, helpful, and attentive staff. Beautifully presented food and delicious. Definitely will return. An excellent experience.
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Lisa
Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, service and restaurant was amazing and was well worth the money. Amazing food in an amazing environment what more could you ask for.
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Michael
Manchester17 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
our table was a little underwhelmingly positioned, but we were well looked after and presented with excellent dishes
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Gordon
Manchester1 review
4.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Very nice and quite average value for money. Some staff were pleasant and others didn’t hear people properly
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Joanne
Dorset6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Sunday lunch was very nice. I would have like more time between the starters and the main course.
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Helen
Manchester2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I pre-ordered a vegetarian afternoon tea. When we were seated, I was advised to let the server know which sandwich to exchange in place of the meat sandwich. The server didn’t give me the chance to do this, the menu was quickly taken from me and I was told the chef would make the substitution. I asked a question about the white tea and was told, I’ll find out for you but instead I was just brought the white tea which I hadn’t even ordered, only enquired about. Once the sandwiches were brought by another server, they quickly pointed out what all the sandwiches and cakes were. It was so fast and since we didn’t have time to read the menu properly in the first place, I hadn’t realised that one of the sandwiches was salmon, the description on the menu sounded like it was beetroot. I am a pescatarian but if you order a vegetarian afternoon tea, I wouldn’t expect there to be fish included. Also the meat sandwich had been replaced by a bog standard cheese finger sandwich, no chutney or garnish, very disappointing. Overall not a really bad experience but also not up to the same standards of other afternoon teas at the same price.
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Laura
Manchester4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We received a voucher as a Christmas gift and got a 3 course Sunday lunch with a glass of wine. Such good value, beautiful food and chilled atmosphere.
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The River Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 382 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

19 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

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

Additional information

Phone number
0161 827 4000
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
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

The River Restaurant

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About this restaurant

Additional information

The Lowry Easter Egg Decorating Class

Traditional Afternoon Tea

Vegan 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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Diners' Choice Awards

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