Sizzling sensation: Beyonce exuded glamour when she was spotted stepping out for lunch with Jay-Z in Manhattan at the start of the weekend

Beyonce added a splash of glitz to the look with a bracelet and a pair of hoop earrings, letting her luxurious hairdo cascade freely over her shoulders.

She had opted for a look that not only showed off her cleavage to full advantage, but also featured a slit enabling her to flash her shapely legs.

Balancing expertly on a pair of sky-high heels, Beyonce warded off the summertime rays with a pair of shades as she headed towards the eatery.

Looking fab: The 40-year-old pop star was a busty bombshell in a plunging purple dress covered in a floral print that added a dash of festive flair

Looking cool: Meanwhile Jay-Z, 52, buttoned himself into a short-sleeved button-down short with a colorful psychedelic print that brought back memories of the 1970s

Meanwhile Jay-Z, 52, buttoned himself into a short-sleeved button-down short with a colorful psychedelic print that brought back memories of the 1970s.

Bey and Jay, as many of their fans affectionately refer to them, married in 2008 and have since welcomed three children into the world.

They are the proud parents of a 10-year-old daughter named Blue Ivy as well as four-year-old fraternal twins, a son called Sir and a daughter called Rumi.

Off she goes: Beyonce added a splash of glitz to the look with a bracelet and a pair of hoop earrings, letting her luxurious hairdo cascade freely over her shoulders

Glamour girl: Following the outing, Beyonce took to Instagram to share a string of glamour shots with her fans

Strike a pose: The hitmaker posed up against a red and white wall for the sizzling snaps

Beyonce recently set off a storm of conjecture when Hello! claimed she had arrived in Portofino last month shortly before Kourtney Kardashian was to get married there.

Rumors began to fly about whether Beyonce would be at the wedding, but she does not appear to have been in the social media videos that surfaced from the event.

However her presence was felt there nevertheless, as the footage did show multiple Beyonce songs including Single Ladies being played during the festivities.

Family matters: They are the proud parents of a 10-year-old daughter named Blue Ivy as well as four-year-old fraternal twins, a son called Sir and a daughter called Rumi