Reviews in Lancashire

While visiting from Victoria, BC, Canada, your restaurant was recommended to us by our hosts, the Carters, in Rimington. This is the best Italian restaurant we have ever been to. The warm welcome, the food and the wine were all beyond compare...and for a very reasonable price. Not to be missed and we will recommend La Locanda to anyone we know! Many thanks indeed for a most enjoyable evening.

One of my best friends used to live in this pub when she was little and never revisited the place since she left many many years ago and then a few weeks ago we decided to take a trip down memory lane and go and get something to eat, we were not disappointed, the weather was beautiful and the beer garden is one of the nicest ive ever seen, the food was good too, the waitress got some of our order wrong but it was quickly rectified and left us feeling happy with the whole experience!!!! I would say one thing tho, I usually find places to eat on this website and if my friend had not suggested this place I would never have heard of it and missed out on the lovely experience I had!!!

we went for my mothers birthday and had the best food we have had in a long while. Everything is homemade and the choice is second to none from homemade burgers, steaks, tapas to salads and sandwiches on a variety of breads. The staff made us feel very special and even lit a candle on a small cake for the birthday. It is quite obvious why they have the best in burnley award and the lancashire award. we will be returning on a regular basis.

Fantastic food, great service and the best looking place in burnley

MY HUSBAND AND I SAY THERE IS NO RESTAURANT LIKE THIS THE FOOD IS EXCELLENT AND THE PEOPLE WHO OWN ANGELS ARE VERY POLITE AND FRIENDLY WE TRAVEL FROM MANCESTER TO GO FOR MEALS WE WOULD RECOMEND THIS RESTAURANT TO ANYONE ITS TOP OF OUR RESTAURANTS FOR EXCELLENT FOOD THE CHEF IS AN EXCELLENT COOK DO TRY YOU WILL WANT TO KEEP GOING AS WE DO ******************************************

I have to say Northcote is absolutely wonderful. The food was fabulous and the staff were very attentive and efficient. The grounds are beautiful and extremely picturesque, well worth a walk around prior to eating! I would definitely recommend it to others.

Food and service absolutely brilliant highly recommend it.

Best restaurant in the North West! Superb, innovative chef serving quality gourmet food. Owners are 'front of house' guiding friendly, helpful staff to create a fine dining experience which is second to none. Recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for the best food, wines and ambience in and around Preston/Blackburn area.

We visited The Spice Room for the first time yesterday evening. Decor: a tasteful blend of contemporary and traditional. Staff: attentive, without being a nuisance. Menu: good range of dishes, including vegetarian options. The vegetable jalfrezi and samber were both excellent and the chana di khal was very tasty. It was the best meal we've eaten out for quite a while and we're looking forward to eating here again very soon.

well three of us had lunch there today .it was brilliant .loads of free salad/ roll /etc from the salad bar and the main meals steak/gammon /burger were all excellent we had three free ices too as we had a token from a newspaper .it was a nice environment and the staff were good at what they did and were pleasant ,and talkative .would recommend to anyone and with drinks for three it was just over £21 well you cant beat that .wish all restaurants were half as good .look and learn everyone ENJOY !!!

We have been again! nothing else to say but,"superb" Why does no-one else leave a revue? does any-one else read Sugarvine? The best food in the area, please give it a try!

bested italian around,been going for years ,still seeing some of the same staff,lovely open kitchen

I used to eat at this restaurant a few years ago, but stopped going as the service was quite poor. However, we visited on 1st May, and our experience was absolutely excellent! I think it is now new owners. The food was fantastic (especially the King Prawns in batter - MASSIVE!!). The service was probably the best that we've had in a restaurant for ages. We really couldn't find any fault at all, and we can't wait to return to try out the rest of the menu! We had an excellent evening, and it was fantastic value for money.

we have visited pond now numerous times and i am always blown away with the attention to detail, the friendly efficient staff and the most wonderful food you will ever eat, i had a table booked with friends last Saturday and was excited to see Andrea in the kitchen running rings around her boys, her food was amazing my friends were visiting from London and they can't imagine eating anywhere this good , we need one in Camden they cried! the mussels in Thai coconut and the fillet Stilton were exceptional as was the dragon banana we all polished off with a deliciously fruity rioja our bill was also very reasonable working out about £28.00 each ( we did drink abit) so we have all booked again and have decided to try it on a Sunday for a lazy chill out afternoon that they are doing from may, we cannot wait. If you are in or thinking of visiting Preston you must try it but please book don't be disappointed as they are always busy.

Was DJing there on a bank holiday all dayer, decided to get a bite to eat with my girlfriend and son, chose the platter. What an excellent meal for 3 at only £20. Must definitely go down for a full on banquet of carribean heaven, a must. Dave the Chef will soon be putting the likes of ramsey & Pierre White to shame!!!!!!

The best indian for miles. Food doesn't swim in ghee live some places.

Recently dined at the pub with my mum and to be honest it was with mixed results. We started of with the crab cake and the crumpet with curb and beetroot. What can i say, you couldn't fault it, well presented, seasoned beautifully. great service. Then followed the mains. it was as though the trumpets were muffled instead of the usual fanfare. The potato pancakes were delicious, the steak pudding though was a let down. I had the pudding a month ago, hence i went for the second helping. Unfortunately even though it was cooked beautifully with the caremalised carrots and smooth mash it was let down with the fact that there must have been about 70% suet pudding. with the remaining 30% in kidneys. gutted. The cauliflower cheese was tip top aswell, except that i felt the cauliflower was a little too overcooked and soft. It'll still take a nation to hold me back though.

What a chaotic experience as a large group. Food was fine but the organisation for the evening required a lot of patience for us as a party, the presenting of food to individuals was loud and overbearing. Not a relaxing experience at all.