The River Restaurant

4.3

380 Reviews

£26 to £40

French

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2 people

Mar 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 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

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

Traditional Afternoon Tea
£32.50 per person
Jan 15, 2025 - Nov 30, 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.
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
£45.00 per person
Mar 30, 2025 only
This unique Mother’s Day ‘all you can eat’ afternoon tea returns on 30th March hosted in our Grand Ballroom. Our luxurious afternoon tea buffet includes unlimited sandwiches, scones and cakes, as well as a choice of tea and coffees, and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Each booking will have a 120 minute sitting only.
Vegan Afternoon Tea
£32.50 per person
Jan 15, 2025 - Nov 30, 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 380 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

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 delightful dining experience with "beautifully presented food" in "beautiful surroundings." Guests appreciate the "attentive and professional" service and exquisite dishes, making it an "excellent experience" worth repeating. Despite minor service hiccups, the overall ambiance and culinary offerings impress, ensuring diners return for more.

380 Reviews

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Helen
VIP
Manchester
116 reviews
5.0
116 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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
Liverpool
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 15, 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
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 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
Manchester
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 14, 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
Manchester
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 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
Dorset
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 9, 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 February 8, 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 February 2, 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 January 18, 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 January 5, 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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FAQs

The River Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 380 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

Mar 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times 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

Make a reservation

Additional information

Traditional Afternoon Tea

Mother's Day 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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