Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Manchester

Name: Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Manchester
Address: Exchange Sq, Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, M4 3TR
Telephone: 0161 827 4200
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (370)

£26 to £40

Italian

Exchange Sq, Manchester, Greater Manchester M4 3TR

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2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for groups

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–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Bar Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
0161 827 4200
Website
https://rivablu.co.uk/manchester/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Exchange Sq, Manchester, Greater Manchester M4 3TR
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

Club Lunch
Mar 5, 2025 - Nov 15, 2025
Indulge in the vibrant flavours of Italy with our Club Lunch at Riva Blu, Enjoy two courses for courses for £20 or three for £25.
Wine Wednesday
Mar 5, 2025 - Nov 12, 2025
Join us every Wednesday at Club IR and enjoy 50 % off all bottles of wine Prosecco & Champagne. Whether you are toasting to a special occasion or simply indulging
Kids Eat For £1 at Riva Blu
Mar 6, 2025 - Nov 16, 2025
Each Sunday , exclusively to Club IR members , children dine for £1 Gather your loved one and savour the flavours of Italy

What 370 people are saying

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Manchester 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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Manchester/Greater Manchester
Kid-friendly
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Good for special occasions
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Italian
Manchester
Kid-friendly
Manchester
Great for outdoor dining
Manchester
Romantic
Manchester
Good for special occasions
Manchester
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar in Manchester offers a "fantastic Italian experience" with "outstanding food and service" in a "beautiful atmosphere." The staff is "super friendly" and the location is "a taste of home" for many. Though some dishes may be pricey or occasionally unavailable, the overall dining experience is delightful and memorable.

370 Reviews

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Lynne
Manchester/Greater Manchester2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The portion of bruschetta pomedoro has been reduced. My husbands pasta was overdone with very little shellfish in it. A few clams and a few bits of calamari which was overcooked and rubbery. Very disappointing,we normally love this restaurant but last night was disappointing
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Lynne
Manchester/Greater Manchester2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual the food and service was really good and the staff are very friendly
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - ManchesterResponded on June 14, 2025
Thank you for your continued support Lynne! We're so glad you enjoyed the food and service again. Always a pleasure to have you at Riva! Best regards Giuseppe Esposito General Manager
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susan
Manchester/Greater Manchester2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely lunch before a concert. Quite expensive for portion size but similar to all city venues. Nice cocktails!
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - ManchesterResponded on June 17, 2025
Thanks for joining us before the concert Susan! We're glad you enjoyed the lunch and cocktails. We appreciate your feedback on portion size and will keep it in mind. Hope to see you again soon! Best regards Giuseppe Esposito General Manager
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Nikki
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely meal, the place is beautiful and the staff were very nice, providing great service. We would highly recommend and definitely return
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - ManchesterResponded on May 30, 2025
Thank you for your kind words Nikki! We're so glad you enjoyed your meal and that the atmosphere and service made your visit special. It’s wonderful to hear you'd recommend us, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime. Kind regards Giuseppe Esposito General Manager
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Michelle VIP
New York City5 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
They ran out of everything I wanted. Was very disappointed
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - ManchesterResponded on May 21, 2025
Hi Michelle , We're truly sorry to hear that we were out of the items you were looking for. We understand how frustrating that can be and apologize for the inconvenience. Your feedback helps us improve, and we're working to better manage our inventory so this doesn't happen again. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide a better experience next time. Best regards Giuseppe Esposito General Manager
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Masaya VIP
Yorkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kids Eat For £1 Each Sunday at Riva Blu is very good rewards for us. Please continue as much as possible.
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - ManchesterResponded on May 19, 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled to hear that the Kids Eat for £1 offer has been a hit with your family. It means a lot to us to be part of your Sunday traditions. We’ll definitely share your kind words with the team and we hope to keep the offer going for as long as we can. Looking forward to welcoming you back again soon! Kind regards Giuseppe Esposito General Manager
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Thomas
West Wales2 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Excellent service and very good starters. It took an hour for the mains to arrive. Understandably, the chicken was overcooked at that time while the pasta had gone cold again. The servers were lovely and very apologetic about the shambles in the kitchen. I think it’s a nice place for a chat, just not to get something to eat.
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - ManchesterResponded on May 19, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're really pleased to hear you enjoyed the service and starters, and that our team made you feel welcome. We’re truly sorry to hear about the delays with your mains and the quality issues that followed. That’s certainly not the experience we aim to provide, and we’re actively addressing the kitchen delays to ensure this doesn’t happen again. We appreciate your honesty, and hope you might consider giving us another try in the future we’d love the chance to make it right. Kind regards Giuseppe Esposito General Manager
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james
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service absolutely top notch, can’t wait to return worth every penny.
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - ManchesterResponded on May 18, 2025
Thank you for the wonderful feedback James! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed both the food and service. It means a lot to know you found it all worth it, we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! Best regards Giuseppe Esposito General Manager
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John
London5 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went here with friends. Busy atmosphere. Staff were very helpful and pleasant despite being run off their feet. Interior is lovely with faux lemon tree branches and flowers. I had raw tuna with fennel and the thinnest crispbread. Delicious. Main was a specialty pasta with tomato. Good but not sure why it was a specialty. Caprese salad was a tomato too far! And it had no basil. Dessert was a specialty sponge with cream and cherry. Disappointing as the sponge was very dry and bouncy. Overall I was pleased but not sure if rush back.
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - ManchesterResponded on May 11, 2025
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere and that our team provided helpful and pleasant service despite being busy. We appreciate your comments on the dishes you tried, and we’re sorry to hear that the pasta and dessert didn’t fully meet your expectations. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we’ll certainly take it into consideration as we continuously strive to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon for an even better experience! Regards Giuseppe Esposito General Manager Riva Blu Manchester
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Andrew
Liverpool/Merseyside2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed the food fast and efficient service very helpful aswell
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - ManchesterResponded on May 11, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food and that our team provided fast, efficient, and helpful service. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back again soon! Regards Giuseppe Esposito General Manager Riva Blu Manchester
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Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Manchester is rated 4.4 stars by 370 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 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–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Bar Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 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

Website
https://rivablu.co.uk/manchester/
Phone number
0161 827 4200

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Manchester

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Club Lunch

Wine Wednesday

Kids Eat For £1 at Riva Blu

Menu

What 370 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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