Reviews in Bolton

Food was lovely, staff were brilliant. Thank you x

Wonderful meal for my son's 15th birthday

Returned with my partner and my mum for a Mother's day meal, after coming last year. It was the same result, fantastic food, massive portions sizes, ended up taking doggy bags home to enjoy the next day. After poppadoms, the mixed platter for 3 nearly wiped us out and we were ready to order our mains to go as it was so substantial. Mother had a chicken Korma, my partner had Tikka Masala and I tried their Indian version of lasagna. All of the meals were fantastic, the same as the meals we had last year, which was our main reason for returning. I think it was great value for a feast for 3 people

Arrived at The Pavilion with great anticipation, we hadn't visited the establishment before. I had had been told by a work colleague I was in for a treat. In reception we were met by a rather gruff fellow who acknowledged our booking but proceeded to sit other people who came in after us. After eventually being seated we ordered , starting with poppadoms and a chutney tray, very good. Main course I ordered the Pavilion special with Chicken, and my wife had the Bangalore Lamb dish. When my dish came it was mostly large chunks of onion, with 3 pieces of chicken. My wife's dish had overcooked Lamb, with frozen slices of banana. We complained, I carried on with my dish, my wife's meal was taken away then brought back still with frozen slices of banana, but know with Chicken in with the Lamb. Also the Peshawar bread was dripping in Syrup.Spoilt our meal completely, no charge for the mains, paid for everything else. Left hungry. This place supposedly won an award.!!??

We have enjoyed several meals at Cafe Italia, all of which have been great. In fact, its consistency of both service and quality food is why its one of our 'go to' choices. This particular weekend, they also had a brilliant card magician entertaining diners, which was an excellent choice and easy to enjoy in between food (much better than singers, that we've seen in other restaurants - in our opinion). Its great place and we will be back

I eat out a fair bit and in my humble opinion this is the best place in the whole Bolton area which includes Horwich and all surrounding areas for breakfast, the service and quality of food I find is just excellent. A great find.

Very pleasant atmosphere, friendly staff and good wholesome Italian food, which we felt was good value. Service was excellent despite the restaurant being almost at capacity. It is clearly a popular place and for a good reason - looks like they do amazing lunch specials too! Despite driving past this for several years, I'd never been and glad I tried it out - will definitely be a regular going forward.

5 star

We return to Cafe Italia on a regular basis. Not only is the quality of the food excellent but the costs are very fair. Service is always helpful and attentive.

The food was absolutley amazing. I had the Chefs Special Lamb curry and the lamb was cooked beautifully, and so tasty. My husband had the King Prawn Jalfrezi and he said it was absolutely top notch. The chips were lovely and crispy on the outside, fluffy in the middle and the chapatis were good and not dry. Service was second to none, nothing too much trouble and all staff friendly and welcoming. The restaurant and facilities were spotlessly clean. Excellant value for money. Can't wait to come back.

Enjoyed a lovely lunch here with a friend. The lunch menu is great value for money, the seafood risotto was delicious.! Staff were friendly and efficient. Would definitely recommend.!

Enjoyed the food, the service was good and quick. Been planning to go for years would recommend.

We booked a table in November for NYE. We arrived to absolute chaos. They’d obviously overbooked. All tables were full, most were waiting for food then there must have been 40+ people waiting. Some had been waiting an hour! We gave up and went across to Ayaan’s where we received fantastic food and great service despite them being busy with a big birthday booking. Book Pavilion with caution.

Christmas Eve meal with family all of various ages food amazing,service excellent well worth value for money asa family we love this restaurant and will continue to visit and support!

We went on Christmas eve ,the food was great and the service was great as usual, it was a little bit too busy (people waiting for tables ) but that is me being very picky .see you next year !

Great food and staff were friendly.

We're always well looked after even when their extremely busy. Food is always perfect and a super atmosphere.