The River Restaurant

4.3

378 Reviews

£26 to £40

French

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
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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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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
Area
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
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

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.
Champagne Afternoon Tea
£42.50 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
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 378 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

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Manchester/Greater Manchester
Great for scenic views
Manchester
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The River Restaurant delights guests with "great choice of food" and "prompt service." Highlights include an "exceptional" Sunday lunch, "superb 5-star service," and a "beautiful setting." However, some noted service delays and limited menu options. Overall, it offers a memorable dining experience with attentive staff and "exquisite food."

378 Reviews

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Karen
Liverpool
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
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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Gordon
Manchester
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
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
Dorset
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
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
Manchester
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
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
Manchester
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
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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Barbara
Manchester
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great choice of food, tasty food. Prompt service. Couldn't fault any of it.
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Mark
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our 2nd visit to the Lowri and won’t be our last! We had the Sunday lunch menu which was just perfect. Starters of smoked salmon and Caesar salad were so good. Then 3 of us had the roast beef, which, in our opinion, was exceptional! One of our party asked for her beef to be well done (very well done)! And this was done to perfection. The other guest had the cod which was equally delicious. Deserts were 3 sticky toffee puddings and 1 cheesecake, not a crumb was left! Our server was only 3 week into her post and was so engaging, professional and helpful- a credit to the team. Definitely recommend the Lowri Sunday lunch and will most certainly be going back.
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Steven
Yorkshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the moment we were shown to our table to when we left was 100%.The staff were very professional.The food was excellent and would highly recommend.
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Karen
VIP
London
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 30 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, lovely service and nice touches like the Christmas crackers. Overall a wonderful evening. We will be coming back for years to come.
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The River Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 378 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Additional information

Area
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
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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

Traditional Afternoon Tea

Vegan 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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