Reviews in Chorley

I have just returned from an amazingly fabulous dining experience at the blue elephant. At 10.30pm at night I had expected a restaurant that was almost closing, but no - there were loads of people still eating and yet without a booking they squeezed me in. The waiters are exceptionally friendly and nothing is too much trouble. I was particularly impressed by the way I was asked after the starter if I would like the main course straight away or to wait a little while (even though by now it was getting onto 11pm - definitely not ushering me out the door). The chefs are highly trained and even offer cookery classes (with 10% of the price going to charity!) The food was delicious - the chicken I ate was extremely tender and there were no grisly bits at all (I am very fussy!!) The poppadoms came with a large selection of dips and I couldn't count the number of times the friendly waiters asked if everything was alright. I don't think any other restaurant I have been to (no matter what genre of food it served) has topped this one!! Oh and the portions were huge - we took the rest home as a take-away for breakfast!!! This restaurant really deserves to be given a higher profile on this website - It ticks all the boxes - ambience was great - not too dark, modern decor with screened off quiet areas and plenty of people dining all at nearly 11pm at night!!! It is popular and I can see why!

I went for the first time last night and was greeted charmingly by Tracey, the Manager. A light supper was what I wanted. She suggested garlic bread and Mediterranean dips with a glass of Chardonnay whilst looking at the large menu plus 6 special starters and mains. There is a good selection of pastas and pizza at £8/9, however the Beef Stroganoff took my eye on the main menu, it turned out to be excellent, accompanied by a good mixed salad. With another large glass of wine and an espresso the bill was £30.95. Staff were attentive but not a pain and no one said "no problem". The refurb I thought has been done well, Tracey obviously has the experience to make it work. I will definitely go again soon.

my husband and i found the food to be of a very high standard with a wide variety of choice, with quite a lot of fish on the menu, which makes a pleasant change. I feel the staff have yet to be adequately trained we had a 40 minute wait for our booked table the restaurant was not that busy, the front of house manager had forgotten we where waiting. I was then brought the wrong drink, was not offered black pepper on our pasta dishes and then charged for wine we hadn't ordered. When we paid and brought the error to the attention of Front of House Manager there was no apology offered just a shrug of acceptance. Once the staff teething problems are addressed, I think Dante's will make a quality eatery.

Just returned from our latest visit and thought it was time to share this goldmine that Chorley has! From the exquisite food, friendly staff, fantastic ambience and exceptional value; this place is unrivalled in the area!!! Highly recommend a visit.

We've been a few times now. The restaurant is small but this helps create a good atmosphere. The service is always good and the staff are helpful. The food is quite varied but of good quality for the price especially during the week.

I am really impressed with everything about this nice place.. everything was excellent, the food, service, the welcoming attitude of the staff including the chef. what has really impressed me was the presentation of the dishes, superb! care was taken with every other detail, the dim lights, the jazzy comforting music. I was very proud when I felt my guests were so pleased.

My husband I celebrate our Ruby Wedding Anniversary, All our guest were overwhelmed and couldn? fault the service, Ambience and the quality of food it was second to none. The Pines is a place my husband and I dine in on a weekly basis and always enjoy our treat, the staff are so helpful and friendly, Quality of food which at times may seem a little pricey but on presentation well worth it. We Highly Recommend the Pines and would like to take this opportunity to thank all concern for their first class service and giving us some happy memories.

This establishment has recently gone a face lift, due to a fire, I thing. However the transformation is amazing. The food is amazing. Your really cant go wrong if you eat out here or you want to impresses.

We only live locally and visited a few times last summer with some friends we had over from Australia. We promised ourselves to make the time to go more often. We went again for the first time since last year last Thursday and had a lovely meal. We missed James though, I don? think he was working as he always spares the time during the night to some out and chat with you.

****UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT**** Closing for refurbishments, to be re-opened MARCH 19th 2007

I am a regular visitor here and every time we enjoy a good meal. With a huge choice on the menu and draught indian lagers, the hyatt offers one of the best curries around.

Great atmosphere, real fire and tea light candles dotted about the place. Friendly, welcoming staff, food absolutely wonderful ! Cannot fault the place at all.

We regularly eat here, either just my girlfriend and I or sometimes the whole family. We mainly go during happy hour (5.30pm - 6.30pm) where you can get a full-size pizza or pasta dish for less than a fiver. The drinks are reasonably priced as well. The places is usually busy and I would strongly recommend booking for Friday & Saturday nights as we have arrived a couple of times at 6pm and been told the next available table was 9pm! The food is of a consistently high standard and there is an 'open' kitchen where you can see the food being prepared. We have been more than half a dozen times now and each time the food has been excellent, as has the price! Highly recommended.

Great for lunch, well priced with generous portions. Also been in the evening. The menu is varied, with a great specials board. Better than the usual pub fare, and better than the establishment run by the same . hotel chain in another part of Chorley Tends to be busy, but service good. Has an outside seating area adjacent to the canal, wonderful when the weather is pleasant.

Really nice straightforward Italian food in this small restaurant. Nice atmosphere over looking the duck pond and fountain in the middle of Ecclestone. Not outstanding, but nothing wrong with it either.

Absolutely fantastic little ice cream parlour, the ice cream and atmosphere is so good that there is still a queue to the door on cold November evenings!! Sometimes stop here when out for a ride on my motorbike, the banana boat is the best, lol

Absolutely fantastic little ice cream parlour, the ice cream and atmosphere is so good that there is still a queue to the door on cold November evenings!! Sometimes stop here when out for a ride on my motorbike, the banana boat is the best, lol

Been to this pub 8 times with different people every one loved it the menu is the best I have ever seen. a must for every one