Reviews in Fylde Coast and Blackpool

Just back from yet another stay at St Anne's and once again back to the Ship Inn at Freckleton. The owners are extremely friendly and know their regulars and also remember visitors who return again and again - perfect hosts! The staff are both helpful and friendly and the place has a fantastic relaxed atmosphere no matter how busy. Food as always was superb and as usual the difficulty was what to choose as the menu is both extensive and imaginative, Do hope to be back before Christmas. Would recommend without hesitation - definitely one of the best places to eat in Lancashire without question.

Visited Capri in Lytham for the first time on Friday evening and, oddly enough, it reminded me of the Mandarin Oriental in Prague. We went there for our honeymoon a few years back just after it had opened and loved the way it juxtaposed the old (a medieval monastery) with the new (a super-cool modern and minimal interior). On a very different scale, Capri is trying to do something similar with a modern city-style lounge bar hidden away inside the most traditional of Lytham buildings. If you’re familiar with The Living Room or Restaurant Bar

We arranged a club social event at Espanol for 20 of our club members, which we can only describe as exceptional. The atmosphere was fantastic, the staff were truly superb and the food was top quality. This was not just a meal, but an occasion to be experienced. Well worth a visit and my thanks to Antonio and the staff of Espanol.

Me and my family visited Gurkha Legends last saturday, had a lovely meal with great service from Tom. whoever doesnt go is missing out!

We visited the Akash restaurant while on a weekend away in Blackpool, because of the good reviews we saw on google. It's safe to say we were not disappointed in the slightest. The prices were really cheap, and the food was amazing! I had my favourite, chicken tikka masala, and it is the best curry i've ever had.To top it all off, Sammy was everything he was cracked up to be in the reviews. He was really friendly, and took a genuine interest in chatting to us. It's safe to say we would visit Blackpool again purely to go back to the Akash restaurant!

I cannot recommend this place highly enough, the food is excellent and cooked to perfection. The staff are very easy going and you can enjoy your food in a really friendly relaxing atmosphere. I can recommend the meatballs starter and the pasta/pizzas, and you take your own wine and beer. Thanks again for a great meal.

Don't bother ordering a takeaway for delivery unless you order hours in advance. Food arrives cold and at a cost. Other local Indian restaurants will deliver free, and quickly. Eating in the restaurant however is very good for both service and food.

Awesome selection of beers, especially cask ale. Can't argue with the prices either. Food good for the price too. No wonder Wetherspoons is a market leading pubco

Well, I can say I have just got home after a fab meal at Go Greek... Friendly staff and excellent food.. we had the special mezze. Really great and I will defo be going back!

We have just returned from our stay at the Highlands, nothing was too much trouble for Lee and his team and we enjoyed our stay.I would recommend this Hotel to anyone who wants a good sleep,great beer and excellent food.They are having problems with their phone system at the moment which is a shame and are sadly losing custom due to terrible service from the company they use We will definitely be back

First time here and must say that Espanol way exceeded my expectations. This location hasn’t been a terribly happy one for restaurants recently but you can just tell this place is going to do well. There’s a real buzz about it and the food – a selection of tapas dishes plus various paellas – is really good, which often isn’t the case with Spanish restaurants in the UK. The staff are all Spanish and that just adds to the overall experience. Give it a try.

Another lovely Sunday lunch at the Hand & Dagger. Only problem is I always seem to have the Roast Pork which is just too delish to ignore. Washed down with a nice pint of Black Sheep. Great value.

Visited this Saturday, good value. large nice tea sandwich and good quality crisp £3.95 .Very pleasant service.

My wife and I visited Pulci on 29/9/2012. We are only sorry that it has taken us this long to visit. A few other reviews mention feeling rushed and this not being a place for a lazy meal with friends. While I would agree you may not get chance for a long and lazy meal, that should under no circumstances stop you visiting this excellent restaurant. We did not feel rushed. We were seated, served drinks, had three courses and were out in an hour. The place was busy, very busy, yet the staff were attentive and not intrusive and very efficient. The host was friendly and spent time chatting with customers where the conversation was wanted. He was there to do what a host at the front of house should do - make sure everything was perfect - and it was. While we were there they had to turn away 4 parties who turned up expecting a table at this small intimate venue and also maybe double that number on the phone wishing to book a table. Booking really is essential. Bear in mind this was between 5.30pm and 6.30pm and you may get some indication as to how popular this place is. Why is it so popular? Well apart from the efficient and courteous service the food is outstanding.While the choice of food is slightly limited as it is one cuisine style, it is certainly not lacking, and this helps with the speed of delivery. Everything is cooked freshly as you would expect and definitely to a superior standard. It really is first class.As an aside, if you want a larger range of Italian dishes try the “full size” parent restaurant Pulcinellas also very popular located in Cleveleys for over 11 years.The Pulci venue in Poulton is small, but when we were there I still counted 8 staff attending to their duties, I could see the kitchen and the preparation area - which I like, nothing to hide.Being called Pulci Pizza it shouldn't surprise you that it is a pizza and pasta place predominantly.I love fresh Italian pizza and it saddens me to say that this was without doubt the best pizza I have ever had (40 years of trying them in many, many places). I had the “Big Al” and I could not fault it at all it was an unmatched perfect combination of taste and texture. Why has it taken 40 years for me to find a place that makes pizza this well?! The bbq sauce option was honestly delightful topped with the Italian sausage, salami/pepperoni, Parma ham and mozzarella.I had a simple garlic pizza bread with tomato to start, again 12" of perfectly cooked, light and crisp dough; and the garlic wasn’t over-done either (by that I mean not too strong/powerful).My wife opted for one of the specials to start, a fig stuffed with gorgonzola, wrapped in Parma ham, baked for a few minutes and drizzled with a light honey. Again, superb.My wife had a pasta dish as her main meal, lovely fresh rigatoni pasta cooked al dente with a sauce of cream, mushroom, pancetta and parmesan stirred through it.Our deserts were meringue with ice cream, clotted cream and a raspberry coulis, and ice cream with a shot of espresso and Sambuca. Both really good and enough yet not over-facing in either quantity or price (£3.50 at the time of writing).Prices in general? Splendid! As simple as that.Amazingly cheap pasta dishes, at the time of writing this they were just over £6 for the popular Italian dishes. The pizzas fell into two categories, standard and gourmet, both 12” but the dearest priced at half the cost of a popular national delivery pizza chain.Our meal (2 starters, 2 mains, 2 deserts, table water and a bottle of Peroni came to £32. Superb value and no special offers - standard price. They do take out too!The only beer available when we visited was bottled Peroni at a standard restaurant price. There was a good selection of wines, spirits and soft drinks. Table water was free and served in a bottle with a Grolsch bottle style top and chilled which was a nice touch, or in a jug for larger parties.Drinks seemed to be a standard price not shockingly expensive as in many restaurants.There were people there when we arrived and still there when we left, others came in and left before we did, so I honestly can't substantiate the "being rushed comments" on other reviews. Everyone seemed to eat at the pace they wished. The service is noticeably swift. No hanging around, not much time between courses so this does speed the process up somewhat in comparison to other venues.This restaurant is a breath of fresh air locally. There are many places to eat in Poulton but they all have their bad points and many are a bit long in the tooth.Pulci is a fashionable yet friendly eatery that you would more expect to find in London or New York.Full credit to the owner/Manager and the staff they employ.A truly exemplary establishment, I cannot recommend it enough.

Just bought takeaway just now, and was really pleased with the service. The food was excellent with good sized portions, will be ordering from here again thank you, satisfied customer.

Went there last night with a Dealmonster voucher, not expecting much. Got there and was a little surprised with the location and the lack of other guests. Didn't expect much - we almost left! Boy, am I glad I didn't?! The meal was superb! The starters were freshly prepared and just as described by our knowledgeable waiter who was attentive throughout. We had our children with us and he recommended the Fish dish for them and they thoroughly enjoyed it. We had a lamb and chicken dish and they were so tasty. We had the special rice and a Peshawari naan and we could hardly finish. The flavours exploded in our mouths. I am used to eating well and this was one of the best restaurants I have eaten in for years! As I say, don't let the decor fool you! It's well worth a trip. When I get time I will go to the buffet on a Sunday - sounds an excellent deal!

Service very poor. Too many bookings for kitchen to cope with. Extension not as pleasant as original. Music more sj stable for a bar rather than eating area. Food when it arrived after fifty minute wait for starter was good.

This charming little restaurant is superb! First, but definitely not last visit last night! Food was excellent, I had a 'specials board' monkfish dish which was perfectly cooked and the sauce was just so divine I could have licked the plate clean. Other half had lasagne which was delicious too. Lovely relaxed ambiance and the service is attentive but not overbearing. Hope we get to visit again soon for another 10/10 dining experience