Reviews in Lancashire

The Plough is the ‘sister hotel’ to the Punchbowl @ Crosthwaite. The food, as you would expect, is excellent. There is a real freedom of choice with the menu - the 'small plates' are exactly as they say which means you can order lots of different starters! The 'grills' menu has a great choice and you order your 'sides' separately which means you have a great choice and it is REALLY good value. There is a great atmosphere, the staff are excellent... what more can I say. A great night out - 10 out of 10

We tasted La Rocca pizzas once and since then can't imagine buying anyone else's. We wouldn't even think about having a change of venue. The pizzas are simply sublime.... Arturo is a genius when it comes to pizzas and his Pollo alla Crema is extremely addictive served with steamed broccolli, carrots and Italian style roasted baby potatoes in rosemary. Our daughter is stuck between her two favourites - Spaghetti alla Carbonara or the handmade Tortellini alla Crema. And as for the ice creams - obviously homemade to a high standard, creamy and luxurious and the flavours change frequently. The sorbets are also wonderful but a sorbet is still a sorbet in the end and not a custard/cream based ice cream so choose thoughtfully. If we can't make it in we order and collect. We wish them every success and hope that they will continue to do what they do best and that is bring a taste and feel of Italy to Chorley.

I ate at the forum yesterday, it was one of the worst meals I have ever had. Ordered hummous to start (pitta bread was like cardboard and hummous had little taste), then chicken noodles (oily and tasted re-heated). The service wasn't great at all, upon collecting the plates, my friend's fork was accidentally knocked onto her silk dress. We received an apology but it could have been a lot better. I would not eat here again. I had intended to eat at Moka and think the forum staff should go here for a meal and learn a few things about customer service and good food. I am not often this disappointed by a meal - its was awful.

I visited on a Monday afternoon around 12:30 not expecting much really as it was just a place to get a quick bite to eat, I thought. The menu was varied and different with all kinds of wonderful dishes to choose from. Service and food was excellent and would definitely recommend this lovely little place. I say little but actually there's a small courtyard to the rear and an upstairs in addition to the front of the bar to eat. I chose to sit in the courtyard and as it was early lunch time we were on our own. I noticed ash trays on the tables so maybe smokers take advantage of this when eating there. I was seated by the kitchen window and I could hear the chef calling service and bossing his kitchen, you could definitely tell he had pride in his job. The courtyard had a holiday feeling but I wouldn't of sat there if there were smokers in there. Overall it was excellent, good food, service and atmosphere. I will definitely visit as soon as I can again but in the evening this time.

We really enjoyed our choices for lunch at the Stork. I had the South African Pie which was chicken and sweet potato. My wife has the trio of sausages. We ate outside enjoying the sun and lovely views over the countryside!

We usually really enjoy going to the Clog and Billycock, however, when we went for sunday lunch today, the service was appalling, and we waited at least half an hour for our main course, and the table next to us go their food first, and they ordered after us. very disappointing.

Visited this restaurant for the first time with my partner as although it is slightly out of the way for us, the building caught my eye ages ago & on further inspection the menu was full of varied & more imaginative dishes than usual as well as lots of different vegetarian dishes (instead of the usual boring veggie curry, onion bahji etc...). We were not disappointed! The food was excellent & authentic, the service was super speedy, decor was modern & prices were surprisingly reasonable. No alcohol but this was not a problem, as although we do like a drink, the lassi is gorgeous & the food tastes better without alcohol. Will definitely be returning as it is well worth the drive.

Had a great meal here at the weekend. so good that we are going back this Friday for my mates birthday. Chicken livers to start, which were cooked perfectly which great spices and served on a skillet. For our mains I had the king prawn masala. I ordered the large, ate all the prawns and brought the sauce home. the next day buying more prawns and recreating the dish. My mate had the lamb, although cant remember which but he loved it. with side orders of okra, paneer and chickpeas, potato paratha and chapatis. The venue is uber trendy and always busy. a great atmosphere always awaits. See you on Friday.. 9 out of 10

My wife and I went for lunch here and can safely say it was one of the best meals we have ever had. The hotel is amazing with beautiful rooms, lovely gardens and Al Fresco dining areas so we will definitely be back, and even though we don't live very far away we will stay over next time!

excellent food, with fantastic service, I have been several times and would keep going back. The only time we had any issue was when there was only one chef on a sat night, they did apologise for the wait, and it wasn't quite as theatrical, but still a fantastic evening! If you have never eaten Japanese, don't be put off, it's not all raw fish! But I would recommend trying the Sushi as it is beautiful!

I truly recommend this restaurant, i am well known for being a very fussy eater, and expecting a very high standard of service yogurt this at Dante

We've been here four times over the past few months.Both myself & my wife have found the staff very friendly,polite & prepared to make sure any enquiries we have are thoroughly answered.It can get very busy.What we do like is also the taste of the food,though be warned,the portions can be quite big & filling! BTW,there usually seems t be some sort of discount offer involving chiquito,so it's always worth doing some internet searches & getting one of these vouchers.

THE FOOD WAS EXCELLENT AS WAS THE ATMOSPHERE AND WOULD RECOMMEND AND WILL BE DOING TO MY FRIENDS

Visited this restaurant again this week, excellent food & service. We have been several times and standard is always the same - very high. Have dined off al a carte in past but this week had TDH and food was the same high quality with good sized portions. Can't fault anything, give it a try!

This has got to be the best by far! I am coeliac and have never been treated or greeted so well in a restaurant since I was diagnosed 5 years ago. The food was excellent as was the choice. A very friendly, helpful and value for money meal. We enjoyed the ambience and the atmosphere. What a pleasant surprise we shall certainly be returning soon and I plan to organise a trip over bringing with me folks from the Manchester group of the coeliac society. Thanks Rachael and to all your staff too we had a perfect evening.

Having been previously spoiled when living in Halifax with excellent Italian "Da Sandros", I have been in search of at least a half decent one in the Burnley/Fence/Barrowford area for years. Some have come and gone and never been any good. Now to Zio's we hadn't been for 3 years as we thought it fairly poor last time, but recent recommendations have led us to go back, and we have now been back 3 times in as many weeks. Excellent Food, well cooked. Great Service. Need I say any more. Going there again tonight for the starter and pizza/pasta offer for £9.95 mid week deal. Mmmmm

Dear Buck Inn, we would just like to thank you for a lovely meal again ,we came today without booking and you kindly fit us in.We are never disappointed when we come to your place.Thanks again the metcalfe family.

My partner and I both chose the Chicken and Leak pie and it was excellent. Last time I was here it was just a small cafe with a few tables. Now they have extended considerably with a restaurant at the rear. It all has a really nice feel as it is a former Barn and is in rural green surroundings. They have a great little function room which is a stand alone building with its own wood burning oven and 360 views. Well worth a visit.