Reviews in Lancashire

I recently passed here and though we would go for a change having usually gone to The High Moor for any special meals out. The lady who runs the place was lovely and the service couldn't be faulted. The food was lovely and beautifully presented. I do wish I hadn't had a starter though as the portions were generous and I couldn't manage a pud! I would recommend this to friends and family alike and would be very happy to go again.

I dined at the Three Fishes a week last Friday and thoroughly enjoyed my experience. I was taking my mother for an early mothers day treat and she was not disappointed! We arrived for lunch and proceeded to the bar where we were met with professional yet relaxed service, I have one gripe which I think the staff were slightly ashamed of; I ordered a pint of Peroni and a lemonade for mum, the lemonade machine must have been on the fritz because the lemonade actually came out of a 2 litre schweppes bottle, no apology was made and full price was charged which I thought a little queer as the reputation precedes this place. Not to worry, we're not fussy. We declared we were dining and were promptly sat at a table of our choice (down the far end near the fire). There was no background music which I commented on, maybe there is some thought behind this but I did wonder if the experience may be better with some dulcet tones in the background. With the free magazine offered at the bar and the extensive menus we were not short of literature and my lager was obviously well kept. Mum chose the fish pie and I went for the braised shin of beef. It promptly arrived 15 minutes later even though the place was filling up by this time. I must say the quality of the food was fantastic, as a former chef myself I share the respect for fresh local produce to the fact you do not have to do a great deal with quality ingredients. The shin was cooked brilliantly, very slowly braised; so much so it had an uncanny likeness to lamb (and this is how it should be). Accompanied a thin red wine gravy and cubed root veg it was a great comfort on a dull day, the horseradish mash was just right for me although there could have been more of it. My mother enjoyed her fish pie commenting on the well selected the fish was and that it was 'bloody red hot'. All in all it was a fantastic lunch and with two lemonades, two pints of lager and two main meals + tip being less than 35 quid; I didn't fell it too expensive! On behalf of mum I will add that the service was perfectly unintrusive. We HATE being interrupted being asked if our meal is 'ok' half a dozen times whilst eating, we were not even disturbed when we were asked the one time how it was. Well done for that! It was also amusing to do a bit of 'people watching' too! We saw what we thought an 'ominous couple' across the way with a shifty demeanor and an obvious age difference. We had a chuckle at how this businessman was taking his mistress to an 'out-of-the-way' restaurant so as not to be spotted. But we knew exactly what they were up to. Very amusing. Afterwards we went for a meander around Great Mitton to make more of a day of it and spotted a few quaint shops. A lovely afternoon, many thanks to all the gang at the Three Fishes, you do a good job.

i dine out a lot, at variety of restaurants with friends, family and work colleagues, i must say i found nila restaurant in rawtenstall to be one of the best for food and service

In my opinion one of the best Italian restaurants. My family has been coming regularly for the past 20 years. The food is always excellent and the staff always make you feel more than welcome. The restaurant has a friendly/buzzing atmosphere and the walls are painted with unusual characters, we see a new one every time we visit.

don't bother going to this restaurant, i went with my parents a month ago, we all ended up with food poisoning from that meal. i have never felt so out of place and uncomfortable in a restaurant as i did here, i have never been asked for my name when i place a food order and as for the "patrons" of the establishment, the green welly brigade, all airs and graces and not a penny to rub together, awful place,awful food and awful atmosphere, beautiful settign though. shame it had to be like that.

We have dined here a few times over the past few months and never been disappointed. There is usually a game dish on the menu - for instance a delicious game hotpot last Sunday - and always an interesting and ever-changing range of dishes.

My partner and I took my Mum for a meal on Sat. 21st March 2009 for Mothers Day and what a great time was had by all. Dave, the chef and owner, came for a chat and even brought our food to the table so that he could explain what the food was on the Platter for 2 which we had ordered. Mum had the Red Snapper fish which she thoroughly enjoyed and she also tried some of the food on our platter. I would recommend this Restaurant as the food, the dining area, ambience and the staff where all excellent.

This is a great place, I have eaten here a few times, the food and service is always fantastic, its well worth a visit…..you will not be disappointed!!!!!!

Me and my family ate here for mothers day, the food and service were great, the wine was lovely too…only problem was that we couldn’t decide what to eat as everything on the menu looked appetizing…try it you and I am sure you will enjoy it as much as we did!!

I visited Porcinis on Monday for my birthday and had a fantastic evening. The food was fantastic, I had steak which was a melt in the mouth delight. The house wine is good value for money but does not compromise on taste. I would highly recommend the restaurant with it's tasteful decor and lovely dining atmosphere.

As it's my local pub I can say on behalf of myself and the neighbours what a joy it is to have such a great offering at the Black Horse by its new owners. The mini beer festival is a daily joy and the food just right.

My favourite restaurant in the Preston area by far. If you like Italian food then nowhere else in the area comes close in comparison to the Italian Orchard. I used to live very nearby and visited almost every week. I still go regularly despite now living 30mins away. Probably eaten there several hundred times over the past 10 years!! Food and service are always excellent. Good choice of food on menu with a specials menu which is varied regularly. Decent selection of wine also. Staff are attentive and friendly and the atmosphere is very relaxed and pleasant. Busy at weekends - you'll probably need to book in advance - but quieter midweek - just turn up and you'll normally get a table straight away. Best of all is that the prices are very reasonable indeed - especially given the quality of the food. 10 out of 10.

excellent food, friendly attentive staff, serves a very good 'all you can eat' buffet on Sunday, 3 starters, 3 mains (1 veggie option) rice and naans, salad and sauce. have also dined here away from the buffet menu, food was very good, hot and good portions, with the same friendly service from all the staff. Quite small inside, so would recommend a booking if its a Saturday or a large party.

Found the restaurant quite by chance when shopping in Burnley last Saturday - had an excellent freshly cooked spag bol and my partner also had minestrone soup which he enjoyed immensely. Reasonably priced wine and lovely decor - we'll be going back soon.

Dined here on Saturday evening, the service was fab and the food was amazing, it really puts every other place in the area to shame. The Red Cat used to be my favorite my opinion has now changed.

I will start firstly by saying what a pleasant dining experience I had on my first visit to the Stork Inn, I went early yesterday afternoon expecting to wait for my meal but to my delight It took 10 minutes at most for my food to arrive, I had a curry and it was perfect and at a very competitive price! They had a wonderful array of local ales available which I felt obliged to supple!. The service was exquisite and prompt. There was a bit of lark behind the bar but it's expected when hiring young beautiful waitresses. The young stud who served me my food was a lovely young man named Robert who was anything but shy, he added to what was a lovely afternoon. I will most certainly be making my way to the Stork Inn, in the near future and hope it will continue to be a most pleasurable experience!

do not have a takeaway from this restaurant as the vegetables are sweaty and soggy i found and when i returned the following day i was fobbed off with a lame excuse and will probably never eat from or in there again

Hi my name is Jean. I work in Preston and visit Totto's about once a month. The food is always excellent, very good value for money and the service is always friendly and welcoming. The restaurant is on the small side but very cosy. Because it's off the main thoroughfare it doesn't get too busy and that's how I like it for a relaxing lunchtime pizza enjoyed with a glass of wine. They do great coffee too. I tell all my friends to visit as the food is so good and they also tell all their friends.