My Melody Bistro in Athlone

We visited the River View Bistro restaurant for lunch today—a very lovely, cozy spot in Athlone. They served delicious food at very reasonable prices, and the waitstaff were polite and friendly. The restaurant is situated in a beautiful location, opposite the old castle and right next to one of the oldest pubs. We will definitely be back for dinner soon!

River View Bistro is a centrally located Italian restaurant just steps from the river and the castle. The atmosphere is pleasant and conversant. The service was quick and attentive. We ordered focaccia, seafood bisque, and stew, all of which were delicious. The bread and butter was delightful. It's a shame it's not closer to home 🥲.

Inhaled the stir fry, that good!

In 12 days the absolute best meal we had in Ireland! Highly recommended.

We made an impromptu stop in Athlone to see the town center. Found the River View Bistro for a quick lunch. Soup was excellent, as was the club sandwich. Staff could not be nicer.

Nice place, lovely food and service!

We had a beautiful meal of cod & chips tonight. The waitress was very attentive & friendly & the fish cooked perfectly. A large portion of both fish & chips.

Lovely restaurant with a warm atmosphere and friendly service. The food was fresh, flavourful, and beautifully presented, and everything arrived promptly. A great spot for a relaxed meal, I’d happily come back again!

I really enjoyed the chef's special chicken curry. The staff were really nice and attentive. The food was really tasty and enjoyable. It's close to the Shannon river, Sean's Bar and downtown Athlone. PS The music was good quality and at a good volume for anyone with sensory sound issues.

Had lunch here. We had the weekend special Lamb Stew, kids pasta, pork sandwich and the Indian chicken curry. The stew was amazing and a must try. No complaints with the other orders. Service was prompt. It’s a cute little place right next the back of the castle.