Reviews in Fylde Coast and Blackpool

My wife, son and I visited Zen for the second time last night, and the experience was just as good as the first. There had initially been some scepticism of a restaurant that offered two cuisines, but as my son usually prefers Chinese food, we had given it a go, and had not been disappointed. Last night we all chose from the Thai menu, and were very happy with the meal. The restaurant itself makes the most of the premises, and carefully divides the available space to provide just enough privacy to avoid the sensation of dining with strangers. The décor takes the Zen concept through, and creates a relaxing environment, where the staff are courteous without being intrusive. We ate dishes based on scallops, duck and prawns, delicately prepared to deliver the sweetness with heat that makes Thai cuisine irresistible to me. We left happy, and I hope the restaurant stays for many years to come!

What an absolute gem! I took my girlfriend here on Saturday night for her birthday and am happy to say it was an excellent choice. The restaurant itself is beautiful and stylish with metallic artwork, fantastic decor and a baby grand piano (I believe they have a pianist on Sundays which I hope to experience). We were greeted and seated at the bar on arrival and had the pleasant surprise of a small plate of canapés brought to us (complimentary). This consisted of small crunchy seafood bon bons, huge green olives and a smooth seafood mousse for dipping, delightful. The actual meal was outstanding. I had the ham hock terrine to start which came with smoked garlic puree and a warm egg yolk served on a slate. This was exceptional, the flavours married together brilliantly and the presentation was first rate. For Mains I had the selection of fish and my partner had roast sirloin of beef. Both were excellent although I was certainly more impressed with my starter. The Dessert, for me, was the 'Pièce de résistance'. I was very close to ordering 'Chocolate three ways', but thought I would be a little more adventurous and try the 'Banana Bavarois with Peanut Butter Ice Cream'.... Nice? It was an absolute delight to eat; there were four textures on the plate which alone were just nice but when all four were applied to the same mouthful it was an absolute dream to devour. Such a shame that at this point I was so full of modern British goodness I couldn't find room to try the cheeses. Which, by the way, have their own trolley! I think they have about 20 cheeses to choose from and Bevan, the manager can talk you through the cheeses at the table (we witnessed the ladies on the next table getting the cheese tour). To get all this in classy surroundings should have cost the two of us £100 for the food alone, it was only £35! I am not just recommending this restaurant; I am telling you to go!

this is one of the best steak meals i have ever had ,we were in Blackpool for a weekend in November and went jk s on the fri for evening meal and returned on sun for Sunday roast the food is 1st class the steak puddings are delicious my eyes nearly popped out my head when the waitress brought my steak pudding out it was MASSIVE with loads of lovely meat that melts in the mouth .excellent value for money we live about 45 miles from Blackpool but will be going back soon

The best restaurant in lytham by far, I went on a Saturday night and had a wonderful evening. The food was delicious, the service was friendly what more can you want. I'm definitely going back there again.

the food is at the best standers at bispham kitchen . its delicious i couldn't describe one word saying its horrible . its the best pace i have ever been with my family and friends for lunch . thankyou

My wife and I tried Michael's Indian restaurant last night for the first time, and can honestly say we were both blown away with the flavour of there Chicken Salone, coupled together with there Mushroom Fried Rice. We both enjoy hot spicy food, but finding the balance between heat and flavour is key with this type of dish, as often the wonderful flavour of the different spices used whilst being cooked is overpowered, and in some cases even lost to the heat of the dish. The balance of heat and flavour were both absolutely perfect as we could taste the many different spices all working in harmony together, whilst still being a hot dish.

Two of us dined at Sapori last night before going to the Opera. It was our first visit and we would certainly go back again and highly recommend it. The food was very tasty and nicely presented. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming and the service was excellent. All this at an amazing price of £8.95 for 2 courses.

Best looking Chinese/Thai restaurant on the Fylde Coast. Has a welcoming atmosphere too. We had the 3 course Thai Dinner and were impressed. The staff were very friendly and professional too.

Tonight was my first night at Margherita and the lasagna I had was the best I ever eaten! I will definitely telling my friends and family about it!

My husband and I took the family about a month ago for a celebration meal and loved it so much I suggested we go for our next girls night out (once a month 9 friends try a different local restaurant, we have been doing this for well over 10 years). We went yesterday evening and what a hit it was with everyone. A nice area to have a drink before we ate, relaxed atmosphere, a big round table which seated all 9 of us, beautiful decor (plum and white, crisp white table cloths ,plum upholstery, beautiful chandeliers), excellent service (not in your face), great choices on the menu, fabulous food (we all thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered) housewine was one of the best we have sampled in all the years, very reasonable prices for food and drinks, we loved this restaurant so much we have booked again for our Christmas do, we have NEVER done this before. Everyone agreed it was an exceptional restaurant, best Italian in Blackpool, and believe me we have tried them all!

The food has generally been good from Wok Wow. Quite tasty and consistent. I'm not a big fan of the girl who answers the phone who can be quite rude but overall I would recommend it. After all it's the food I care about.

A great place to eat with an excellent, varied menu, with an authentic Bangladeshi welcome - a really warm welcome

The food here was outstanding, full of flavor and very generous portions. They say the service needs to match the food.....well it most certainly did here! Feeling very settled in this modern comfortable restaurant was fantastic and I will definitely be going back again shortly. (go for the Arni Kleftico)

First visit with a group of ten people. Excellent service all evening. Menu choice excellent. Food was faultless

On the contrary, I do not want to recommend Novello to anybody. From the second we walked in, until the second we walked out, it was an altogether unpleasant evening. Perhaps it was the attitude of our fellow diners, or the arrogance of the owner, but we felt many were hostile towards us as we had never dined there before and were obviously not from Lytham. The food was average, the table was tiny and the bill was extortionate. I will never dine there again, and I believe it was only our pride that paid the bill that night for it certainly wasn't the food, the service or the overall experience. Avoid.

Me and my partner absolutely love Michaels - the portion sizes are exceptional and really good value for what you get! The only criticism I have, is that the Korma is a bit too creamy for my liking, but I cannot fault anything else! Greatly recommended!

I visit this place several times a year which is good as I live in Durham. The Quality of the Food is Fantastic however the Service lets a good Meal down. On most Occasions when I have been here the Waiters need reminding to bring Side Dishes and many times the meal is nearly over before everything has been brought to the table. The last time I had a meal here was 6th November 2010. We made a 272 mile Round Trip for a meal, there were four of us, it cost just over £100, meal was again Brilliant but the Service was a Massive let down. (Lot of money to pay for a meal to be let down by poor service).

just simply different class no rubbish you just get fresh fresh and fresh none of this poor stuff whats been in the pot since dinner time. all it is,is get what you pay for utter class.