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Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Manchester, Manchester, Greater Manchester

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Manchester

4.5
4.5
330 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Lively
Located in the Corn Exchange in the heart of Manchester, Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar boasts an open kitchen, cocktail bar and large alfresco terrace so you can dine all’aperto – “in the open air”.

Our Manchester restaurant features our distinctive plush nautical-inspired interiors – the colour of tranquil Italian seas. The friendly team will transport you in style to experience a true taste of Italy here in the UK, bringing style, sass and glamour to modern Italian dining.

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar invites you to experience authentic Italian dining in Manchester. We believe that Italian dining is all about La Dolce Vita – the sweet life! That’s why we use only the finest ingredients to create all of our drinks & dishes. Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar is the ideal restaurant for a special occasion in Manchester.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Kitchen Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Christmas Eve Kitchen Tue 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Christmas Eve Bar Tue 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Boxing Day Kitchen Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Boxing Day Bar Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm New Year Eve Kitchen Tue 12:00 pm–11:00 pm New Year Eve Bar Tue 12:00 pm–1:00 am New Year Day Kitchen Wed 12:00 pm–9:00 pm New Year Day Bar Wed 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0161 827 4200
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Manchester
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Exchange Square tram stop 100mManchester Victoria Station 500m
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Festive Dinner Menu

    Nov 22, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
    Festive Dinner £49.95 Our festive set dinner has three courses of gorgeous Italian dishes. Get ready for a festive feast of authentic dishes crafted with the finest ingredients. Enjoy a selection of great wines, chilled prosecco, exclusive Christmas cocktails and more. A celebration to remember awaits…sparkling cocktails and the ultimate festive ambience. Book now and indulge in the magic of Christmas.
    Festive Dinner Menu Photo
  • Festive Lunch Menu

    Nov 25, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
    Festive Lunch £39.95 Our festive set lunch menu has three-courses of seasonal classic dishes with delightful twists. And what’s the festive season without bubbles? Raise a glass (or three) of perfectly chilled prosecco, fresh beers or festive cocktails to toast the merry season. We’ll bring the glamour, you bring your appetite. Our menu is full of delicious surprises. Book now and indulge in the magic of Christmas
    Festive Lunch Menu Photo
  • Celebrate this New Years Eve with Riva Festiva!

    Multiple dates available
    Celebrate this New Years Eve with Riva Blu Manchester!
    Celebrate this New Years Eve with Riva Festiva! Photo

What 330 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Manchester

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Manchester

    Romantic

  • Manchester

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar in Manchester offers a "lovely atmosphere" with a menu featuring "excellent meal choices" and "friendly" staff. While some diners found the food "overpriced," others praised the "great service" and "quality ingredients." It's a vibrant spot, perfect for a pre-show visit or enjoying a cocktail at the bar.

330 Reviews
  1. Alex

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant with a great atmosphere. Great kids menu and loads of choice on the main menu. Our server was really nice, friendly and attentive as well
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - ManchesterResponded on December 18, 2024
    Thank you for your kind words Alex! We're glad you enjoyed the atmosphere, menu options, and attentive service. We hope to see you again soon! Best regards Giuseppe Vitale General Manager

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  2. Anthony

    Lancashire

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Terrible attitude of staff after waiting an hour for mains which never course we left they confronted us as we left claiming 20 minutes which was a lie and got aggressive with the lady in the group . Very negative experience we won’t be back

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  3. Nick

    Cheshire

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    An ok evening, a nice place, food wasn't great, my partner had the risotto and just tasted like bland rice pudding, very disappointing.

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  4. Alison

    Manchester

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very reasonably priced food which was delicious. I would definitely recommend tjis restaurant.
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - ManchesterResponded on December 8, 2024
    Thank you for your wonderful feedback Alison! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed our delicious food and found it reasonably priced. Your recommendation means so much to us, and we hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards, Giuseppe Vitale General Manager

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  5. Joanne

    India

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Staff are very attentive. Food was delicious. We had a really nice time. Thank you. We will be back.
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - ManchesterResponded on December 8, 2024
    Thank you for your kind words Joanne! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great time and enjoyed the attentive service and delicious food. It’s wonderful to know you plan to return – we can’t wait to welcome you back! Best regards Giuseppe Vitale General Manager

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  6. Raza

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Honestly, Im not one to ever rate a place down, but the service was so poor. I booked for 8:30pm and decided to come a little earlier for 8:00pm, however they said that our table was not ready, I then came back at 8:30pm and our table was still not ready so we were made to wait an extra 30 minutes even though we were told it would only be a 5 minute wait. Definitely would think twice before going again.
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - ManchesterResponded on December 1, 2024
    Thank you for sharing your feedback Raza. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused during your visit. While we understand your frustration, we would like to clarify that your table was made available within 10 minutes of your original booking time. It was an exceptionally busy evening, and we truly appreciate your patience as we worked to accommodate all our guests. We always strive to provide the best possible service and hope you’ll give us another chance to deliver the experience you deserve. Thank you for understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you back. Best regards, Giuseppe Vitale General Manager

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  7. Peter

    Manchester

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening, beautiful food and setting. Thanks
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - ManchesterResponded on December 1, 2024
    Thank you for your kind words Peter! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the evening, our food, and the setting. Your feedback means so much to us, and we hope to see you again soon for another memorable experience! Best regards, Giuseppe Vitale General Manager

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  8. Merve

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    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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  9. 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 on November 17, 2024
    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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  10. 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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FAQs

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Manchester is rated 4.5 stars by 330 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Manchester

Exchange Sq, Manchester, Greater Manchester M4 3TR

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Manchester
  • Hours of operation
    Kitchen Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Christmas Eve Kitchen Tue 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Christmas Eve Bar Tue 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Boxing Day Kitchen Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Boxing Day Bar Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm New Year Eve Kitchen Tue 12:00 pm–11:00 pm New Year Eve Bar Tue 12:00 pm–1:00 am New Year Day Kitchen Wed 12:00 pm–9:00 pm New Year Day Bar Wed 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Exchange Square tram stop 100mManchester Victoria Station 500m
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
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