Reviews in Blackburn

the best food i have ever had in my life and i will surely recommend others

Called in on spec and got the last table for 2 at 6.30 on a Saturday evening. Smart waiters every where. Menu was limited enough to believe it's all cooked fresh, none of this 20 pages of dishes straight from the microwave! Hot and sour soup to die for, crispy duck almost too much and main meals so fresh........ Not cheap but you get what you pay for and I've never paid for better prepared Chinese food.

came recommended as the best place in blackburn to eat. booked a 21st birthday party for 16 of us. Absolutely brilliant

had not been in for a few years and we were very impressed and now consider ourselves regulars . well recommended

We have been regulars for some time, and the atmosphere is great. I even proposed to my wife there. You do have to wait a while when its busy, but a lot of Italians do this, and I think that it adds to the atmosphere, especially if you drink whilst waiting..! If you don't want to wait, I suggest you go mid week or on a hot, sunny Saturday night when people are having Barbeques. That way you can walk straight to a table if you want. The food is really excellent. Spaghetti Amatriciana at 8 quid is a favourite, as is the Pate starter, and the prices are generally cheap considering its good quality. However, if you fancy a blow out, there's loads of fuller meals to tempt you. I agree that the tables / decor is a bit dated, but I think that this also adds to the old tratoria charm. We went to Sorrento last year, and I never say a plush "next style" leather backed chair / poncy chrome all the time I was there...? All in all, its probably the nearest that you are likely to get to a traditional Italian restaurant in the Blackburn / Preston area. You may think this is a bold statement, but we have tried a lot of Italians around the Blackburn area, i.e. Francos in ossy and Langho, The Scicilian place near the walton arms (just off the M65), Amico Mios in Clitheroe, That place in Bamber Bridge? These are all very good restaurants, but Checcos really does have an edge. The staff are also almost all Italian, and if you fancy it, they even help you with the Lingo....? So that I give a balanced view, the slightly less positive sides are that they no longer do cheap Caraffes of Wine, for those budget nights, so you have to go for the real stuff, but this is only standard price, i.e. 12 quid upwards. There specials are also very static if you go a lot (as we do), but if its your first trip, then I suppose they'll still be special to you. I have heard that they are soon to revamp the waiting area soon, so hopefully, this will sort the decor for those who like a sparkle when they go out. Hopefully, it won't lose its charm though... Enjoy..!

The mid-week table d'hote menu is excellent value with a good choice, including wine. If you prefer a much wider choice then the a' la carte menu is superb with very generous portions. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Booking recommended especially at peak times.

We went to the Live Band night on one Friday. The band was great and the atmosphere was fab. We are going again very soon, cant wait!

Couldn? fault anything about the place, food, service all were outstanding. The location is wonderful. Would definitely recommend it and will definitely be returning.

We eat here nearly every weekend (mainly via takeaway) and we have never been disappointed. The salt and pepper chicken wings are a regular feature as are the salt and pepper mushrooms which are to die for. One of our party likes to go for chicken and mushroom in black pepper sauce which is really tasty. The chow mien is also very flavoursome. The restaurant is very cosy with only a few tables but I think that this adds to it's charm.

I've been meaning to write a review for this for a long time, but never found the time. This is a brilliant restaurant. The food is so fresh and creative and want you ask for more. I has duck for starters and pork for main course. DELICIOUS!!. I think most of the ingredients are locally produced. It is quite a novelle cuisine kind of restaurant, you only get small portions. But would definitely recommend this to anyone. The food is of very high standard. Its quite pricy, but why not! its worth every penny.

Absolutely divine food at a price, but you do get superb quality and it is well worth it. Excellent wine list. Service does not do justice to the food and can be on the slow side.

This is by far the best take-away in Blackburn. The quality and taste of the food is excellent. Free coffee on arrival, and you can watch your food being cooked. Tandori dishes, and shashlick take some beating.

I went there for the first time and I loved it, there food is the best I tried the family size 16 inch Asian style which was so tasty and filling I told my friends to order the same.

I have visited Kongs City quite a few times now and have to say it is the best chinese Ive eaten at. We dont live that close but we make the trip as its better than any chinese near us! The staff are very friendly and the food is brilliant. There are so many starters to chose from, i recommend the prawn toast and salt pepper squid. It is excellent value for money especially the banquets if there are a few of you.

Very good food, cost average, lovely people who own the place, very friendly.

Well im 15 and live quite close to mamas and me and my family have it every weekend for tea, its delicious! you just cant beat it!

Don? tell anyone about this one, they will all want to try it! We all had the brazed lamb as main course from the specials menu board, really enjoyed the meal, first class service.

Agree with previous....we went very early on a busy Sat evening. We were seated just in time. Then it filled up! Very clean, modern and airy surroundings. Fantastic tasty starters. Poppadums, sheesh kebabs and meat samosas. I had chicken tikka jalfreezi (could have been slightly spicier) My partner had chicken madras which she says was just fine. Saag aloo, garlic naan and pilau rice as sides. Rice perhaps a bit over spiced (too much saffron I thought) but thats too picky on what was a perfect dining experience. Had to call our own taxi afterwards, not sure why but that meant a 15min wait in the lobby. I'd rather have it ordered and come whilst we were still in the bar afterwards. Anyway...such small points to complaint about. If you can get there midweek when I'd imagine its less busy then it'd be perfect. PS we took a doggy bag which was a perfect Sunday snack! ;-)