Riva Cocktail Bar and Restaurant

Name: Riva Cocktail Bar and Restaurant
Address: 4 Cecil Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, United Kingdom, WA15 9PA
Telephone: 0161 928 4492
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.8

4.8

435 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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WELCOME TO RIVA LOUNGE BAR AND RESTAURANT IN HALE VILLAGE

Great quality, serious but unpretentious food, with a friendly and personal service. All wrapped up in a relaxed, casual, comfortable setting.

Serving everything from Bottomless Brunch to Sunday Lunch, great cocktails alongside an extensive wine list.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

26 Jun 2022

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19:00

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
British, Regional British (Northwest)
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 12:00–23:00 Thu, Fri 12:00–00:00 Sat 10:00–00:00 Sun 10:00–22:30
Phone number
0161 928 4492
Website
https://www.rivahale.co.uk/hello-world/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Catering
PLEASE CONTACT US AT INFO@RIVAHALE.CO.UK OR 0161 928 4492.
Private party facilities
Our Private Dining Room seats up to 12 people, ideal for those requiring privacy for a special celebration with family and friends, or exclusivity for business meetings. All with the opportunity of a fixed menu by advanced booking.

Location
4 Cecil Road Altrincham, Cheshire WA15 9PA
Area
Hale
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Popular dishes

Seafood Board£26.00
Cider Mussels, smoked haddock and salmon fish cake, salt and pepper king prawns, smoked salmon, crab claws served with aioli, caper salad and lemon wedges and toasted sourdough
Bar Snack Board£26.00
Halloumi fries with chilli jam, breaded chicken fillets and BBQ sauce, haddock goujons, homemade hummus and flat bread, Turton's chipolatas, Nocellara and Kamalata olives

Starters

Pan Fried Pheasant Breast£9.50
Whole pickled rainbow radishes and raspberries with blueberry and red wine sauce
Salmon and Smoked Haddock Fishcakes£9.00
Capers and lemon mayonnaise
Chicken Liver Parfait*£10.50
Spiced red onion and apricot chutney and toasts
Fillet Steak Tartare*£11.00
Cornichons, capers, shallots, Sapling Farm egg yolk, Lee and Perrins and Tobasco
Poached Smoked Haddock£10.50
Bubble and squeak potato cake, wholegrain cream sauce with a poached egg
Salt and Pepper King Prawns£11.00
Sechwan pepper, Anglesey sea salt, chilli, garlic, charred bok choi and sesame seeds
Jackfruit and Caramelised Pineapple Terrine£8.50
Lime piccalilli and toasts
Soup of the Day*£6.00
Crusty dipping bread
Fresh Truffle and Wild Mushroom Risotto£12.50
Peashoots and shaved parmesan
Mussels in Cider*£11.00
Cider, shallots, garlic and cream sauce with crusty bread (could be a main course with fries)
Oven Baked Goast Cheese, Rainbow Beetroot and Pickled Walnut Salad£9.50
Red onion, balsamic glaze and mixed leaves

Seasonal Mains

Whole Oven Roasted Cheshire Partridge£23.00
Spiced pearl barley, pickled raisin purée and thyme jus (beware the shot)
Market Fish of the Day*
Please ask your server
- Market Price
12 Hour Slow Braised Beef Short Rib£23.00
Pomme purée, cavolo nero and Tawny port jus
8oz Cheshire Spring Lamb Rump*£25.50
Roasted vine cherry tomatoes, green asparagus and shallot broth with hasselback potatoes and smoked pancetta
Limousin 35 Day Dry Aged 6oz Fillet Steak£32.50
Tomato jam, green beans with chips or fries and peppercorn

RIVA Classics

Beef Fillet Wellington£33.00
Colcannon mashed potato, parma ham, purple sprouting broccoli, baby carrots and red wine sauce
Rainbow Beetroot Wellington£21.00
Truffle mashed potato, green beans, pumpkin seeds, purple sprouting broccoli and gravy
Pie of the Week£17.00
Mash or chips, chantenay carrots, buttered cavolo nero and gravy
Beer Battered Haddock£13.95
Chips, peas (mushy or garden) and tartare
The Riva Burger£15.50
6oz Prime minced steak, tomato, gherkin, lettuce, red onion and melted mature cheddar with homemade 'Mac' sauce on a toasted brioche with homemade slaw and fries
'Fake and Hale' Pie£16.50
Carrot, lentil, celery and onion pie with turmeric mash, chips or fries
Riva's Seared Tuna Nicoise£19.50
Green beans, black olives, cherry tomatoes, new potatoes, poached egg and mixed leaves
Pan Roasted Chicken Ballontine£20.50
Parma ham, sundried tomatoes and asparagus, garlic and rosemary roasted new potato, purple sprouting broccoli and blue cheese sauce
35 Day Dry Aged Sirloin Steak
Green beans, tomato jam, chips, pepper or red wine sauce
- 8oz£28.00
- 12oz£42.00

Sides

Purple Sprouting Broccoli and Chilli£4.50
Buttered Cavolo Nero and Spinach with Garlic£4.50
Green Beans, Crispy Shallots£4.50
Truffle and Parmesan Fries£5.00
Sweet Potato Fries£5.00
Mixed Buttered Vegetables£4.50
Hand Cut Chips or Fries£4.50

Dessert and Cheese

Double Chocolate Brownie£7.50
Baked white chocolate crumb and Mobberley Vanilla ice cream
Lemon and Blueberry Sponge£7.00
Vanilla creme fraiche, Brockmans soaked blueberries
Seasonal Creme Brûlée£7.00
Ask your server
White Chocolate Cheesecake£7.50
Trio of raspberries with vanilla and white chocolate
Biscoff Pannacotta£7.50
Blackberry compote and biscoff crumble
Riva Affogato*£5.50
Espresso and vanilla ice cream
Riva's Artisan Cheeseboard
All our cheeses are expertly hand picked by The Cheese Yard Knutsford
- For 1 Person£9.50
- 2 People£14.50
Mobberley Ice Cream Company
- 2 Scoops£4.50
- 3 Scoops£6.00

A Little Something with Dessert?

We Have an extensive Aperitif and after dinner cocktail menu. Just ask for the list

Sticky's

Pallazzina Mascato d'Asti, Vendemmia Tardiva (37.7cl)
- 50ml£3.00
- 100ml£5.00
- Btl£17.00
Ginstet Classique Sauternes (50cl)
- 50ml£3.50
- 100ml£5.50
- Btl£26.00
Nieto Late Harvest, Gewurtztraminer
- 50ml£3.20
- 100ml£5.20
- Btl£25.00
Cline Cellars Late Harvest, Mourvedre (37.5cl)
- 50ml£5.00
- 100ml£8.50
- Btl£30.00

Ports

Krohn Ruby
- 50ml£3.00
- 100ml£5.50
- Btl£26.00
Krohn Tawny
- 50ml£3.50
- 100ml£6.00
- Btl£27.50
Krohn Lagrima White
- 50ml£4.00
- 100ml£6.50
- Btl£29.00
Krohn Rio Torto Reserva
- 50ml£5.00
- 100ml£8.00
- Btl£31.00
Krohn 2013 LBV
- 50ml£5.50
- 100ml£8.50
- Btl£32.00
Krohn Colhieta 2007
- 50ml£7.00
- 100ml£11.00
- Btl£40.00

Brandy, Armanagac and Calvados

Martell VS
- 25ml£4.60
- 50ml£9.20
Martell VSOP
- 25ml£6.90
- 50ml£13.20
Hennessy XO
- 25ml£20.00
- 50ml£40.00
Cles de Ducs XO
- 25ml£9.00
- 50ml£18.00
F/Blanche 8yr VSOP
- 25ml£5.00
- 50ml£10.00
Boulard Grand Solage
- 25ml£5.50
- 50ml£11.00
Morin Calavdos
- 25ml£4.00
- 50ml£8.00

Teas From The Island, Coffees from Knutsford

Americano£2.80
Cappuccino£2.95
Latte£2.95
Flat White£2.95
Espresso£2.45
Island Tea's (Ask for Flavours)£3.00
Hot Chocolate£2.95
Liqueur Coffee£5.50

Sunday Lunch

Enjoy a drink or Private Dining in Cecil's Lounge. Cocktail Masterclasses and Wine tastings also available Please ask for more details

Sunday Lunch
Roast Ribeye of Beef, Roast Lamb, Roast Chicken served till 8pm

What 435 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

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Troye
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 16 June 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
The food and service were good as was the background music though 4-5 people had come in to use the bar who were obviously drunk. Dancing and enjoying the music is ok, though when they became loud and more boisterous than you may find in a night club no one intervened. Given it’s a restaurant and we wanted to chat whilst eating it was awkward and didn’t make for a good atmosphere
F
Foodie24
London
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 12 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service and food. Great roast
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 10 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was impeccable as ever and food stunning. Liz our waitress was her usual friendly self and a superb host 👍
NH
NatalieH
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really good food drinks and service, i would definitely recommend
SS
SteveS
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 4 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and great service, enjoyed by all the family.
LA
LeenaA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing. Great service and the live singer was brilliant. We had a really fabulous night and would definitely recommend.
SK
SueK
Manchester
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went there on Thursday evening and the food (pie) was amazing! The singer was absolutely brilliant. Great atmosphere - we love it in there!
LT
LisaT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Manager and seem all very attentive and kind worked very hard on a busy weekend. First visit will definitely return.
P
Pinky
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 1 June 2022
overall2food5service3ambience2
It started so well. Then after the main courses it all went down hill. I had to ask for my plate to be removed 25 minutes after the other plates had been taken. That was after trying to get someone's attention for 10 minutes. Mussels don't smell great after a while. Then when we paid the bill we said we would sort our own tip. Got told we had not paid correctly. We had but a £14 tip for not great service was not happening and also the sneaky charge for a tree.
MB
MartinB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was possibly the best restaurant we have been to. Everything about this place is outstanding. Highly recommend
SC
SueC
Cheshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Interesting menu choices and beautifully cooked food. The staff were efficient and welcoming and the toilets get my vote!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely staff, always very friendly. Great table by the window, our favourite! Food and service as excellent as always. Thanks to Lyndsey and team.
K
Karen
Manchester
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 23 May 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Staff were excellent - friendly and professional. Very good quality food and lovely atmosphere.
CS
ClareS
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 21 May 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Love the ambience of Riva. The staff are very friendly and professional, can't do enough to make sure you're enjoying your evening. Really enjoyed the food. We will definitely come again!
JC
JohnC
Manchester
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 20 May 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Riva has a nice buzz and the staff are totally brilliant, attentive, helpful and friendly. Food was well cooked and tasty but in truth the menu is looking a bit boring I’m afraid and there were only limited choices we fancied. Hardly any fish apart from stereotyped fish and chips, no thanks guys. Puddings mostly super sweet yuck, no fruity refreshers. I’ll always go again but pleeease update the menu!
AC
AndyC
Warwickshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great vibe created by the two guys serving last night - both welcoming, professional and on the ball. A pleasure to see people who patently enjoy what they’re doing
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cheshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just love Riva, it’s a great place to enjoy great food in a relaxing atmosphere with super friendly staff.
j
jal1
Manchester
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 May 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice food and a casual drinks service. Good place for an after work drink and food.
D
Dorothy
Aberdeen
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 May 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
I have had better beef wellington it wasn’t the best. But the service more than made up for it. Rex is attentive to his customers and great barman
h
helen
Manchester
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual, there is nothing negative to say. Great food. Excellent service. A great venue for a relaxing dinner.
SN
SuzieN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff are friendly and an amazing evening with live music.
S
Schilston
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the good there. Staff always nice and friendly. Had a great lunch with friends.
K
Katie
Manchester
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Nice vibe. Good service. Lovely food Amazing cocktails
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cheshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff was excellent
L
Louise48
Cheshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Excellent early evening out with friends from London. The waiting staff got a few things mixed up but our waitress was very friendly and efficient. I've had Sunday lunch here several times which is excellent and well worth a try.
IS
IanS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 6 May 2022
overall3food2service3ambience3
ordered the steak and chips at lunchtime but steak was of poor quality (lots of gristle) so the waitress brought me another one. Handled complaint well but the chef should never really have served it. 5 small pieces of meat which is probably the equivalent to a single kebab plus the chips for £13.50. I will leave you to be the judge of value for money. The wine was lovely and the service was good.
B
Boopy
Manchester
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on 28 April 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
My daughter & managed to arrange a date to have dinner together in our busy lives! She wanted to go to Riva as she’d not managed to go yet so I was happy with that. Firstly we were shown to a table down the bottom end near the kitchen (the restaurant wasn’t overly busy at 6pm) … suffice to say we couldn’t stay at this table as the noise including ‘chefs’ own music & the voices & clattering were just to distracting from the music etc within the restaurant! Finally when settled we had a lovely waitress all evening who couldn’t have made our evening any better … I wish I knew her name… my daughter ordered the prawns & then mussels & fries for main .. I ordered devilled kidneys & mussels with fries for my main! The prawns were standard type no surprises & ok … my kidneys were tough & not what I expected! Then the real shame came … the mussels … the majority of these were shrivelled & unimpressive compared with other mussels I’ve had & not just on holiday! I really think unless they can get decent mussels don’t have them on the menu! The ambience at this restaurant was lovely … I feel if they sort the general standard of their food out they’ll do well. Thank you again to our lovely waitress.
FR
FRob
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 24 April 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great food as always and the staff are so nice! We were a bit squashed on our table next to a loud family (but they were having a lovely time so no biggy!)
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff were so lovely and helpful especially to our friends child. Sunday roast was lovely and decent portion. Will be back :)
OT
OpenTable Diner
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely waitress - thank you
L
Loujds
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service , friendly, go out of their way to help.
L
Louise
Manchester
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 16 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time we've been here, but won't be the last! We went for bottomless brunch and felt the service was absolutely spot on, very attentive and only too happy to refill our glasses. We all went for the breakfast option and our minor alteration requests were no trouble at all and the food was absolutely delicious.
CL
CatL
Manchester
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 April 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Excellent service from lovely staff. Lovely food and good menu choice. Loved the ambiance of the place. Will definitely come back
DR
DavidR
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thoroughly enjoyable evening in a buzzy atmosphere. Service was friendly and efficient, the menu has plenty of variety. We four had different main courses and they were all excellent; my wife is not a veggie but loves the Beetroot Wellington.
PJ
PaulJ
Worcestershire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Birthday trip to Manchester no restaurants open on Mondays so decided to venture to Hale we’re not disappointed great food quick service would definitely go again
C
Clara
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Truly can not recommend Riva enough. This was our first visit and we were booked for 2.15pm on a Sunday. The ambience and decoration and general feel is very welcoming, great atmosphere. All of the staff were very friendly and attentive and in particular Liz was outstanding, thank you for our making our experience extra special. There was a good choice of wines by the glass as well as additional choices by the bottle and reasonably priced we felt. The menu was lovely for those looking for vegan choices I remember they had a few choices including a pie. We chose the Sunday Roast. Probably one of, if not the best roast dinner we have enjoyed in a restaurant. Lots of meat placed on top of an array of vegetables with a few potatoes, huge Yorkshire pudding and plenty of gravy (which we love but if you don't want much gravy on your dinner I would suggest you mention it). Recommend 100%, we wish we lived nearer, we were staying at the Marriott Hotel Manchester Airport and got a taxi there and back.
ER
EleonoreR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely restaurant, tastefully decorated, welcoming staff, lovely food! I recommend and will go again 😊
OT
OpenTable Diner
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic lunch with 92 year old mum. Food excellent with comprehensive range. Staff superb, welcoming, knowledgeable and attentive without being intrusive. Will return. Thank you Riva
SF
SimonF
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 3 April 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
nice place good friendly staff not the best meal ever but reasonable value for money although i buy many of the exact same wines on the list for approx 25% of the price!
l
lois2
Manchester
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great venue for Sunday brunch. Lovely staff and fab food!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Riva Cocktail Bar and Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

Riva Cocktail Bar and Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 435 OpenTable diners.

Riva Cocktail Bar and Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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