Reviews in Lancashire

Went for sunday lunch , not that busy really but had to wait over an hour for our food to be served, staff really nice but only 2 of them seemed understaffed in kitchen , food nice when it eventually came but all came at different times so couldn't eat together, there were 5 of us and 2 had finished before the others got there s , ok for drinks but wouldn't go again for food unless service improved drastically.

We have been on a Sunday several times in the past and always had excellent food and service. As we have not been for a while we decided to go again for the Sunday menu, their website says 2 courses £19, when you get there the menu has on £20.50. We were shown to our table drinks order taken, my husband had a shandy which was very flat. We decided to have a main and desert. Hubby ordered roast beef which I couldn’t have eaten as it was very rare. I had sea bass which I was so pleased about as the skin was crunchy how I like it but was far too salty. With our meal we got 2 small roast potatoes each, small potion of cauliflower cheese and carrots, very poor. We then asked for the desert menu to which she forgot to bring, I wouldn’t mind if it was busy but there were very quiet. After she started a few jobs she realised she had forgotten our menus. My hubby had sticky toffee pud which was lovely, I had the creme brulee which was tiny. The lady who took our main order in the past has been very pleasant but this time she must have been having a bad day, couldn’t even produce a smile. We both said we will definitely not be going back.

Bob & I visited on Valentines evening and enjoyed the usual high quality service and food. There was a fabulous atmosphere, the staff were most friendly (as usual) and efficient at such a busy time. Well done all

Excellent service. Excellent and delicious meal. It was my 2and time here but hubby's first. The staff very attentive. Will def go again.

Had dinner here on the first night of a two night stay for a wedding. Lovely warm dining room and friendly helpful staff. Nice choice of starters and lots of mains choices. Excellent steaks but also other options including fish, chicken and lamb. The ribeye steak was probably the most flavoursome I’ve ever had and my partners lamb was pink and tender. Lovely and uncommon German wine. Very much enjoyed.

Went on Valentines day for the lunch menu. Welcoming staff....good selection on the menu. Food was well presented and tasted delicious. Will definitley be back.

3.8

Amanda Kendall

We visited the Mad Hunter in Lancaster on Valentines Day after hearing great things about the restaurant. On arrival we were shown to our table near to the bar, we were offered drinks and given the set special menu to choose from. For starters we chose the baked scallops and the exotic tatare, both came beautifully presented and were very tasty. For our main course we both ended up having Monkfish, prawns and mussels in a South African Savannah, again served beautifully, piping hot and tasty. For desert we opted for the Chocolate sharer.....................of which I didn't get much! (Not sure the other half understands the concept of sharing chocolate!) but what I did have was lovely. All in all a great visit. We will definitely return

Unfortunately we did not stay to eat. Our friend recommended the Tiger Lounge, so I booked it for our Valentines meal. On arrival it was extremely busy and we waited 20 minutes at the bar for a drink. I asked about the table but were told to wait. Another couple walked out after standing at the bar for around 15 minutes. Then we were seated in the middle of the room, in the path from the main door to the bar. Was knocked in to 3 times by customers. The music was extremely loud and the general atmosphere was carnage. We decided to leave. As I stood up to leave a drunken man fell back on to my foot! Not a great first experience. I could see that the food looked delicious and the staff were friendly. Just not enough staff to accommodate such a busy evening.

Iv been a few times to Astoria and never been disappointed. The food is fabulous as well as the place it’s self and the staff can’t do enough for you ,this Burnley’s little gem

We really enjoyed our meal. Staff were lovely and it was very relaxing. We enjoyed the whole experience

Excellent as usual. Many thanks.

Excellent

Perfect food and service will definitely be back the cheese garlic bread was absolutely delicious, my only tiny criticism would be to have more choice of red wine by the glass

Lovely meal

Truly excellent Valentines meal with my wife at this wonderful bistro. Food was superbly cooked and presented; drinks were excellent; the whole place was just buzzing. Top marks Simon et al!

1st visit on a Saturday lunchtime as a group of 4. The starters and main meals were good with friendly service. However, as it got busier, we had to wait a while for the desserts which were not the best. Ice cream had melted, although they brought another and cheesecake not the best. Tia Maria coffees served in normal coffee cups and no sign of cream or Tia Maria! Many apologies and only charged for the main meals and starters.

Visited for lunch and was treated to two meals full of flavour, chicken & risotto. Both were outstanding and very good value for money. Delightful service in a good location. Suggest booking a table at any time as they get busy.

Always great food, service and atmosphere, the best place to eat in Burnley!