Reviews in Fylde Coast and Blackpool

Visited Da Carmelo 's with my wife on Friday 23rd December 2011 with little knowledge of the place but only what we had read on their website. Initially when we were sat down it was obvious that the manager was trying to cram us all into one corner as the table we were shown too was very close to a family of 5 eating next to us. It was a bit too close for comfort considering the size of the restaurant and the fact there was only 20 or so people dining. We therefore moved to another table which was ready laid for two people. After sitting here for 10 seconds I put my hand on the table top and it was literally thick with dust - it had obviously not been wiped for weeks or even months so we moved again. When ordering the food the waitress was pleasant enough and the waiters also, however when the food was served it was not nearly hot enough but in fact merely warm. We did not request it be taken back and heated up as this would simply destroy the flavour and we didn't want to wait for it all to be cooked again so regardless of this we tucked in. Having just finished work for Christmas earlier that day I was in a good festive spirit so upon paying the bill I made small talk with the manager/owner (as you do) but he was clearly not interested in wasting his time talking to me. It was so blatantly obvious he wanted me to pay and go so much so that when I settled the bill and said thanks he didn't even have the common courtesy to look up at me of which this really offended me. So in conclusion, the restaurant was dirty, the food was not hot enough and the manager was extremely rude, therefore I would not recommend Da Carmelo's and we will not be returning!

My favourite fish and chip shop on the Fylde Coast. Consistently excellent ,first class service with a smile. Clean premises. Child friendly.

Taste what a place. We as a family went to Taste for our Christmas dinner The food is just amazing the staff so friendly Would certainly recommend this place to Anybody all you top restaurants watch out. Taste is certainly on The way up

we all went for a family meal. it was very nice very friendly and good value,I enjoyed myself very much as did the rest of my family .we are going again on wednesday 28th dec

Good meal .cooked well but not enough on the plate .Still left hungry. . The worst part of the meal was that the building itself was freezing . Not a good atmosphere to enjoy a meal . Also the it was quite dark as the lighting had gone out in the area we were sat in. Shame really as a nice place but wont be going again cant take the risk.

Absolutely shocking meal, my 3 year old could have done better. Chef couldn't even cook pasta for the veggie in our group let alone a 3 course meal!!!! Main course tasted like a tin of dog food, dessert could have been made weeks before it was so stale. Will not be returning!!!!!

The entertainment hasn't even started but the food and the service is shocking. The waitress said the word chef when we complained, at which point they brought the veggie in our group pasta that was under cooked, how do you get boiling pasta wrong as a chef?!!!!!, I'm now visualising a spotty teenager as the chef. Do not go it's vile and so not worth the money!

Super food and entertainment but they just did not know how to make an Irish Coffee i think they were using the wrong cream. WE will certainly come again.

I love the great fortune house, the takeaway portions are fabulous and the quality is outstanding. It's also a lovely restaurant to go and have a meal at and is always very friendly. Would definitely recommend to anybody

Went there near to closing time with 5 children. Very warm welcome, very clean, and the food was outstanding, as well as being excellent value. Good choice after walking on the beach or going to the cinema.

Experience was let down by crazy price of a glass of soda water! Cheaper to have a beer. Food good and most staff good but female waitress didn't seem to get customer service.

Another kindergarten. Caters for kids whos parents do not care how much noise or annoyance it causes to the rest of the public . But its a public house ? so grown ups do not matter. Will not go again . Is there a public house where grown ups can go and have a quiet drink without children been in the near vicinity?

We went to this restaurant last night (16th Dec 11) as it was my wife's birthday on the 15th and my daughters on the 20th. Right from the start you are at ease in this place, the staff are so attentive but without being in your face. My wife had the tiger prawns so her fingers were getting nice and messy. One of the waiters saw this and came over and opened the packet of hand wipes for her so she didn't have to struggle. The food was extremely tasty and very well presented and the atmosphere is really pleasant. This is easily the best Chinese/Thai restaurant on the fylde. Thanks to all the staff for making our night so lovely. We will definitely be going again

I have to say this is the worst beef and mixed veg curry I've ever had. OK I asked for no onions but how just peas constitute mixed veg I'll never know! I paid £5.60 and the portion was stingy, very little beef in and it tasted like rubber, the egg fried rice was cold even though it only took 4 mins to drive home and it tasted like it was made last week. I rang up and complained and all I got was "well this is the way we do our portions", please avoid at all costs.

Had Christmas lunch with girls from Tesco. Excellent meal, great value and all served with a smile in a warm atmosphere! Wish you every success for 2012 Martyn and staff, you deserve it.

What a fantastic night. Everything perfect -- the food, service, atmosphere, the music and the wine . I can't wait to take my family again. I call a perfect restaurant !!!!!!!

Went for the £15 Christmas Dinner with a group of friends. Had to wait nearly an hour between courses. The starter was not bad. The main course. Yuk. The turkey was soft processed stuff with minimum of gravy. Pig in blanket was charcoal black. Cauli and broccoli was so hard I could have broken windows with it. Tasted like a warmed up microwave dinner from a cheap shop. Sent it back. Sweet not too bad but wouldn't eat there again. Only had to pay for starter and sweet but wish I had had a sandwich instead. What a shame when I don't eat out much nowadays. Can see why though. Get a cook Devonshire Arms. Other people in the group thought the same.

one of the very awful restaurant in bispham and very bad quality food and very bad service ever i went there two weeks ago i did not like there the waiters very bad attitude towards me and my wife and next day i was very ill when i ate there i think there meat and chicken was old!!!!!!