Situated within Manchester’s five-star Lowry Hotel, The River Restaurant offers a refined contemporary dining experience in the heart of the city. Overlooking the River Irwell, the restaurant provides a sophisticated setting for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. The menu showcases modern French dining, led by Executive Head Chef Bartosz Szynaka and centred on seasonal ingredients treated according to classical techniques.
Highlights include ox cheek with pomme mousseline, smoked bone marrow, peas, baby onions and jus; monkfish with Jersey Royals, green olive, romesco, caviar and beurre blanc; and veal served with spring vegetable cassoulet, butterbeans and a rich Madeira reduction. The River Restaurant menu also offers vegetarian options and a dedicated children’s menu.
The restaurant is open daily and offers a contemporary à la carte breakfast. So for morning dining, you might expect to see the likes of spiced guacamole on toasted seeded bread with poached eggs; a breakfast bowl with sweet potato, spinach, avocado and tahini yoghurt; and American pancakes with shredded ham hock, maple syrup and blueberries.
The River Restaurant also serves a three-course traditional Sunday roast with all the trimmings, plus a starter and dessert with optional sides and small bites. Think roast Cheshire farm sirloin with Yorkshires, cauliflower and Lancashire bomb cheese, honey roasted carrots, duck fat roast potatoes, broccoli and gravy. Afternoon tea is also available daily, featuring over 80 loose-leaf teas served alongside indulgent sweet pastries and savoury items.
The dining room is warm and contemporary, with plush furnishings and ambient lighting. And guests will also have access to a riverside terrace offering views over the city - an ideal spot for drinks or a relaxed bite to eat, whether you're dining with friends, family, celebrating an occasion or having a business meeting over lunch. One of Manchester's most luxurious riverside settings, The River Restaurant stands as a stylish icon for modern flair and classic techniques.