Reviews in Cheshire

I recently took my two friends from London to your restaurant and we had a lovely meal with great service and a very friendly atmosphere. I enjoyed the mussels and my friends both commented that your restaurant was far better priced for the quality to most restaurants in their areas of London. I will be arranging to bring my social group for a couple of your wine tasting evenings in the future. I have been to many of these evenings and thoroughly enjoyed learning about wines from different countries and grape varieties.

would not go back for a meal, starter was poor, main course when we eventually got it ,was not worth the money.and was only just warm,service very, very slow .not any of the staff came and even asked if everything is ok. shame nice looking pub .

Visited the Bunbury Arms for the first time after a little shopping trip to Cheshire Oaks, ideal as it is only 2 minutes away. We only fancied a main coarse as we had a late breakfast it was no reflection on the superb choice on the menu. We are not local to the Bunbury Arms but have already arranged to revisit, I have my own restaurant in Liverpool so i can safely say the food we had was excellent i would recommend this place to everyone.

We went with our family for Sunday lunch yesterday all 10 of us, we had varied menu and all was fantastic , the older children went for the "Burgers" they took photos of their meal to show their friends when they returned to Mallorca what great food they had eaten in England. Such a lovely place to visit we will return, and now are telling our friends to visit the Bunbury.

i have just experienced a terrible meal at the holly bush , which was disappointing, after i have had lovely food there, i asked for the steak rare , there wasn't any pink, my friends lamb henry was charcoaled, we complained nicely and was met by A manager who had a real attitude problem, no apology & in the end he knocked us a drink off our bill, they would benefit from a a visit by mary portas, shocking customer service.

i have been quite a few times to cafe salar and enjoyed both the ambeince and the food mike was very friendly , one Sunday afternoon my friend and i called in a guy was playing music he was really great on his sax...we were a bit down in the dumps but when we were there we thought we were on our hols wish we had one of these cafes in warrington town... want to make the next joe longthorne show missed the last one , highly recommend this cafe

I would recommend cafe salar. Called in today (sun) with my daughter and her friend and it was a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Only had a drink and some fries today but will be going back at some point for "proper" food. Penny Mac was singing and she is brilliant. She also played the flute and violin. All round entertainer.

We eat out as a family very often, quite often for Chinese food. This was an absolutely awful place to eat. I used to go often over 5 maybe 10 years ago and always considered it a good restaurant and still hear and read about how good it is. Obviously people who like this food do not travel very far or try other places. We went on a Friday night arriving at 7pm, we were rushed to our table and asked what drinks we want before getting to sit down. When the drinks arrived the waitress passed the drinks out from one corner of the table, reaching across our faces and interrupting our conversation, a minor point maybe but it was a sign of things to come - poor training - especially at these prices. We ordered our food but the waiter was in a great hurry to get on with something else? The starters arrived very quickly, the waitress seemed unable to place the food on the table and we were forced to move everything and help with the dishes. The food itself was very bland with one of the starters only having 1 slice of chilli for the entire dish, nachos at the cinema have more kick. All of the food was very greasy, that was the first £25 wasted More shoddy service later and the mains arrived and I have to say I was amazed , I didn't think they could have less flavour and more grease than the starters but somehow they managed to do it - perhaps this is a culinary skill I am unaware of. I can honestly produce better food at home. By this time, 45 minutes in, I was ready to leave, luckily for us I think they wanted to try and get 3 sittings done and see how quickly a table could be processed so we were all singing from the same hymn sheet on that one. 4 starters, 3 mains, 4 drinks, 50 minutes, 70 pounds later and we had escaped. Thankfully there is a Tesco's across the way and I could obtain chewing gum and chocolate to get rid of the greasy feeling in my mouth. I can name so many better places to eat, even a fast food place like Wagamama has tastier better value food. Don't go, don't believe what anyone else tells you.

Nice little bar and restaurant, great to have something like this in Congleton

I would recommend Cafe Salar to anyone liking good food and a great evening out. My first visit was on Monday, attending to see Joe Longthorne perform... Lymm village itself is quite impressive and the restaurant was very easy to find along with a parking space along the road. First impressions on walking through the front door were of class and warmth, reminded me of being on the Algarve with the decor and ambiance. Excellent service from all the staff and excellent food, I am not a food connoisseur but I would rate the fillet steak as being extremely tasty and cooked to perfection along with all four courses. The manager and staff ensured that everyone was served and serviced to their requirements and, in a nutshell, I would happily give them 5 stars in a good food guide. The evening was perfect, Joe Longthorne performed to his customary genius and class to a very satisfied and appreciative audience. I go to see Joe sing quite often and can easily rate his performance at cafe Salar as sheer perfection, he left the restaurant with everyone well satisfied. I look forward to his return to the restaurant in may but will make a point of popping into Cafe Salar for a lunch time meal if i am passing on the m6 as it is ideally located just a few moments from the m56/m6 junction. The menu is very well priced and offers excellent value for money, thank you cafe Salar for a first class evening on mon 28th feb.

simply fantastic

Went to Vattika for a birthday meal with the family, there was 10 of us and we arrived without booking a table. The service was brilliant, really polite and friendly. Some went for the £9.95 five course early bird menu which was such good value for money, the quality and amount of delicious well prepared food was fantastic. Others chose the Indian tapas which was lovely and I'm going to get that on my next visit. Everything was lovely and i can easily say it is the nicest Indian meal I've had, far better value than Desi (the other Indian in Widnes). Great value for money, gorgeous food, drinks are reasonably priced, great atmosphere, you really will enjoy xxx

Visited on a Sunday evening for a bite to eat, fancied a nice quiet country pub with decent quality home cooked food - and that's exactly what we found! With added bonus of lovely warm and attentive staff with a friendly (yet unobtrusive) approach to customer service. A genuine care and desire to please customers was felt. We both had roast dinner and desserts which were very enjoyable. Drinks prices aren't unreasonable but a bit higher than other places in the area, so we would be more inclined to visit just for food than a few drinks (well until the summer months at least, where the location may justify a few pence more!) Would definitely visit again - Hope others do to, as a few more customers would indeed add to the ambience!

frequent this pub regularly to eat and drink, real ale and extensive wine list ,very large portions which i never finish ,they have fresh fish and daily specials only drawback is trying to get a table ,best to book, lovely old fashion pub not like those awful sizzler etc chains ,would recommend it

excellent food. lovely warm ambiance. reasonable value. will be back.

Myself and my boyfriend visited this gorgeous restaurant at the end of January (when they had their 50% book on-line sale). We enjoyed a wonderful 2 course meal (we were far too full to savour their deserts). I can thoroughly recommend their chicken livers, they are the best I've tasted for ages. We will be going back that's for sure!!

Take one beautiful listed building in a picturesque Cheshire village, add an experienced and visionary restaurateur, stir through a sprinkling or two of spice and you have the perfect recipe for a successful Indian fine dining destination. Teresa Thomason tries out Prestbury’s newly-opened The Saffron Room. Pulling up outside the charming 18th Century building one dismal Friday night, lights twinkling through leaded windows beckon us invitingly inside. What immediately hits our party of three as we enter The Saffron Room, with its warm colour-scheme of aubergine, chocolate brown and taupe, is just how uplifting, fresh and contemporary the interior is. Belying its quaint exterior, this contrast between the traditional and the new really works here. And it certainly doesn’t stop at the décor. Owner Sanaan Ahamed has taken the same approach with The Saffron Room’s menu, skillfully combining the traditional with modern influences. Dishes you’d expect to find on an Indian menu are here - Biriyanis, Tandooris, Masala, Baltis and Korma – but there are also some very interesting fusion dishes that really do tempt the palate. A genuine fan of the marriage of cultures and tastes that come with this genre of food, this addition of the fusion selection was for me a pleasant and welcome surprise. There’s nothing predictable about the drinks menu either. A collaboration with luxury brand Moet Hennesy’s mixologist has allowed The Saffron Room to offer an enticing selection of cocktails ranging from the classic to the contemporary. And the wine list too has been put together with a forward thinking approach. While there’s a great selection of reds and whites from very affordable through to high-end, we were also happy to see there’s five organic wines available for those already converted to the natural option. Time then to pick our way through the extensive array of food and wine – but with such a mouthwatering selection we really were spoilt for choice. Help was quickly on hand though as the attentive team explained the construction of various dishes and made their suggestions in accordance with our stated preferences. For this evening it was to be for my husband, 12-year-old son Joe and me duck, fish and nothing too hot or rich please. And for wine, though we tend to be red drinkers, after asking for advice we were steered towards a white, which proved to be the perfect accompaniment. While we took in the ambience, noting that the 70-cover restaurant had very quickly filled up with diners, we munched on papadams (with dips) that my husband immediately awarded with the accolade of “Best and Lightest” he’d ever tasted. With a New Year’s resolve to watch what I eat, we’d ordered just two between us. A big mistake, should we order more? A third papadam was not to be however. The starters arrived promptly. My husband had opted for The Saffron Room Barbeque Special – a medley of four different and flavoursome meats. I, being in a seafood mood, had chosen the King Prawn Garlic, while Joe chose the Bengoli Fish opting for the safer Mild option. All of us were very happy with our choices - but having been assured by the waiter that it really was ok to share, we unanimously crowned Joe’s fish dish, generous in portion size and served with an utterly delicious sweet, hot, coriander, herb and green chilli sauce, Star of the Starters. Next - after just the right amount of rest time – came the mains. The rather intriguingly described “Chef’s secret recipe” Tandoori Chicken Jaipur made a very grand entrance at my husband’s place – and wowed us all with an explosion of taste. The Signature Blue Water Duck dish, with a mystery marinade of “very special ingredients” – and not an ounce of fat to be found in the finely sliced duck - was for Joe, while I had opted for the Crème de la Cinnamon Seabass. Never able to resist seabass on any menu I’d overlooked the fact that this dish came with cream, something I’d generally prefer not to have. But I needn’t have worried, my meal was cooked beautifully and the taste was light and fresh. The Saffron Room offers all you expect to see in an Indian restaurant, so finding your favourite dish won’t be hard, but the additional ‘designer’ dishes on the menu mean that for those who like to try new tastes and extend their horizons a little, there’s plenty to tempt them here. It’s a long time since we last ate out an Indian restaurant. If our first experience of the Saffron Room’s anything to go by it won’t be long before we’re there again. Next time we’ll take along a few friends and add a few cocktail specials to the evening. Here’s to our next visit.

I would recommend La Fattoria, my husband & I have had some excellent meals, the staff work very hard to make sure everyone has a good experience and are very friendly we are going back again for my birthday this Saturday.