Opening hours

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Closed now Opens today at 12:00

Weekly opening hours for River View Bistro
Monday	12:00 – 22:00
Tuesday	12:00 – 22:00
Wednesday	12:00 – 22:00
Thursday	12:00 – 22:00
Friday today	12:00 – 22:00
Saturday	12:00 – 22:00
Sunday	12:00 – 22:00

Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.

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7 Main St, Athlone And Bigmeadow, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 X5K7

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CuisineItalian and Café
Price€€
Phone+353 90 649 0162
Nearest stationAthlone Station · 630 m
AccessWheelchair friendly

About River View Bistro

River View Bistro is an Italian restaurant on 7 Main St in Athlone, Co. Westmeath. Expect Italian comfort food — think fresh pasta, antipasti and classic desserts like tiramisù.

It sits about 50 m from Athlone Castle — roughly a 1-minute walk. Arriving by train? Athlone Station is 630 m away, about 8 minutes on foot. Our Athlone guide currently covers 129 venues, so there is plenty nearby for comparison. It shares the spot with My Melody, which is just next door.

Facilities recorded for this venue include wheelchair access. You can eat here seven days a week, from noon to 10pm. Diners rate it 3.8/5 on Google across 425 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning tasty food.

Key facts

Cuisine	Italian and Café
Type	Restaurant
Price guide	€€ (mid-range)
Google rating	3.8 / 5 from 425 reviews
Address	7 Main St, Athlone And Bigmeadow, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 X5K7
Eircode	N37 X5K7
Phone	+353 90 649 0162
Wheelchair access	Yes
Open	7 days a week · 70 hours in total
Nearest station	Athlone Station (630 m)
Nearby landmark	Athlone Castle (50 m)
From Dublin city centre	112 km
Coordinates	53.42279, -7.94226

At a glance

Services & amenities at River View Bistro

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.

Menu highlights

What to order at River View Bistro

Full menu

Diavola
Spicy salami, chilli, mozzarella

S

€15
Risotto ai Funghi
Arborio rice, wild mushrooms, truffle oil, parmesan

VGF

€18
Quiche of the Day
Side salad

V

€11.50
Tiramisù
Mascarpone, espresso-soaked savoiardi, cocoa

V

€8
Calamari Fritti
Lightly fried squid, lemon and garlic aioli

€11.50
Lasagne della Casa
Layers of beef ragù, béchamel and parmesan

€17

Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of restaurant. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.

Estimated busy times

Usually busiest around 7pm on Fridays.

Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for italian and café venues — not live data.

Good to know

Today is — hours: 12:00 – 22:00
Sunset in Athlone today: 19:06
Best time for a quieter table: 5pm or after 9pm
One of 129 places to eat in Athlone

Photos

Italian food typical of River View Bistro — Photo: Javier Somoza / CC BY-SA 4.0

Athlone, County Westmeath — Photo: Olliebailie / CC BY-SA 4.0

Reviews

3.8/5 on Google · 425 reviews

What recent reviewers mention most:

Tasty food

Christina WidrigJune 2026 · via Google

★★★★★

We showed up relatively close to closing time with 15 people (five being loud rowdy children) and the staff here accommodated us as quickly as they could, efficiently and happily! With seeing some of the reviews we were a bit hesitant but are SO glad we tried this place out anyways. The food was absolutely delicious, not one take home box was needed! We ate everything. Would highly recommend if you’re in the Athlone area looking for a bite to eat. They even send you out with a delicious mint chocolate!

LucyOctober 2025 · via Google

★★★★★

Busy little bistro, amazing location, close to river Shannon and Athlone castle. Sean's pub is next door. Good spot for brunch or lunch. Tables felt little bit too close to each other. Service was Ok, slower. Meals were good, tasty. There was only one problem and that was the state of the toilets. Dusty and dirty.

Nikita DzhumFebruary 2026 · via Google

★★★★★

We had an amazing dinner on Valentine’s Day. The restaurant was beautifully prepared and decorated for the occasion, creating a lovely and romantic atmosphere. The service was excellent — attentive and professional — and the food was absolutely delicious.

I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a warm and welcoming place in Athlone town centre. We’ll definitely be back!

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Questions & answers

Where is River View Bistro?

River View Bistro is located at 7 Main St, Athlone And Bigmeadow, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 X5K7. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.