Reviews in Lancashire

My partner and I - both vegetarian - ate at La Locanda for the first time recently and both agreed that it was perhaps the most stunning meal we'd ever eaten. All three courses were truly food taken to the highest level and, with the attentive service and cosy atmosphere, it was a dining experience that I think will be hard to beat. I sound gushing here...but it really knocked us out. We're happy to recommend this fabulous restaurant.

I'm not sure why so many people recommend this place, both myself and my partner thought it was rubbish. The staff couldn't care less when we walked in, with no "please", "thank you's", or smiles. The food was bland with not one bit of spice or flavour. Interior decor is old and tatty, could definately do with some modernisation!

food is absolutely fantastic, service is friendly and welcoming it is my favourite restaurant!!

The Barbon Inn is set in a beautiful village, with fantastic views and great local attractions. The bar is very welcoming with a good selection of real ales and fine wines and has a real wood burning fire (which will be great on those wintery nights). The staff are polite and very helpful. The food was of an extremely high quality, using the best of the local produce, we were really spoilt for choice with the menu. The bedrooms are well decorated and very clean. All in all we enjoyed our stay very much and would heartily recommend this Inn to anyone wanting a relaxing break in the Lake District or a really nice meal in warm friendly atmosphere.

What can I say - we booked Stevenson's (The Grape's outside catering function) to cater for our wedding on 25 July. They were truly amazing. The service was impeccable, the food delectable, the guests bowled over. A formal wedding breakfast that was elegantly presented, delicious and wowed our guests was followed by a fantastic Moroccan themed BBQ. We have had nothing but rave reviews - the guys loved the black pudding and steak pie (my husband's Lancashire roots!); the girls loved the delicate starters and incredible desserts. Everyone loved the evening BBQ with nothing but compliments from the both the day and evening guests on the quality and quantity of food and seamless service. I think our wedding has not only sold a few Croston properties but has grown the Grape's fan base far and wide. In fact, a number of our guests from further afield returned on the Sunday evening to revisit the menu! We're on countdown to our 25th Wedding Anniversary when we can book them again! Thanks Helen and Stuart for making our day.

Probably the best service of any Indian restaurant I have ever eaten in. Food always very good and excellent value. Best pickle tray ever!! Always recommend this place to my friends and family.

me and my husband were introduced to the buck inn by a friend years ago. we live over 7 miles away but every time we want a meal out it is always to the buck we go and to make the journey quicker we have even bought a caravan on twyn ghyll which is only 200 yrd's away so we can visit more often .The food is second to none the gammon and eggs is the best i've ever tasted and the staff always make you feel at home. lt's a place you feel at ease to go in on your own. which l have done and they go out of there way to look after you. It has a great character with old fashion values and prices to match

Guide village is one of th best Cantonese restaurants around, with this restaurant on your doorstep who needs to go to China town. Small and friendly and the best quality. If you are strapped for cash then the Sunday buffet at £10 adults and £5 for kids for a fab buffet style meal. How fab. Everyone should go!! See you there.xx

My wife and I had an evening meal at this restaurant last night. The welcome was very friendly. The food was excellent home cooked food and was well presented from a reasonable menu. The best part was the price, which was only £7.50 for 3 courses - excellent value for money. Well worth a visit!

This was some of the worst food I have ever had! I ordered a mixed chicken and donner kebab and it was so greasy the pitta bread was literally dripping with oil! I had eaten a few pieces of chicken before I realised this which made me sick all night. If you value your health and don't want to end up in A&E with severe food poisoning DON'T eat here.

I have been to countless numbers of Italian restaurants in Britain but very few compare to La Locanda. A couple of the London ones maybe. This is true authentic Italian cooking at its best. Don’t go and expect to see things like garlic bread, pizza, chicken carbonara, duck in orange sauce on the menu because you wont get them. Instead what you get is a unique Italian experience. The menu consists of a nice variety of interesting dishes. Not too many to get you confused or indecisive. Just the right amount. This is an Italian restaurant in its purist form. It’s not an English Italian restaurant, it’s an Italian restaurant in England. There’s a big difference. To add a little gloss to the whole experience I asked the owner if they ever put rabbit with polenta on the menu. She replied, “every thing is possible, just give us a week at it will be done”. Now you don’t get that level of service from your local italiano restaurant.

Fab place, fab food!!!

Food is fantastic - service is terrible - been with friends and if you are in a big group then it's great they love you - BUT been twice now, just the two of us: waited an hour for food; main course was another 30mins later. Went again in case this was a one off - same thing 20mins to be given a drink and a menu. Asked for jasmine tea at endand they forgot. Sorry it's off my list now!

i love godfather's pizza, its food and service are top class. Try their calzone! They're really good.

Eat at New Season for the first time on thursday night. Odered Paella that was to die for best I have ever had. Good choice of wine and cocktails although follwoing a heavy night on wednesday did not sample this time. Service was first class especially Peter who appeared to be the restaurant manager constantly checking all our needs were met and the singer is fantastic. Not the cheapest place round but well worth it Would definitely return

my wife and i went to the italian orchard for the first time last night and it will definitely not be the last. the service was second to none and the ambience and feel for the restaurant was relaxing and pleasant,but it was the food that made the night so special from the starters to the desserts it could not have been any finely cooked and presented anywhere we have been in the past and the most surprising part of the night was the bill for what we ate and the service we got we expected the bill to be so much higher we will definitely be recommending it to our friends

Excellent food here, plus its always spotless

By far the best food venue in St. Helens. Unfortunately not a difficult title to take. In my drab little tasteless home town there lies a beacon of hope for the food lover, and I don't mean the fat guy the loves the all you can eat chinese buffet. Since Geoff Nugent came to St. Helens college from Wrightingtons Best Western Country Club the standard of the teaching kitchens have shot right up. The food being produced in Colours restaurant is far superior to anyone elses efforts in the area. Why can't we retain these young chefs to bring joy to the culinary educated of St. Helens, which I feel are in a minority. As soon as we have taught them their skills they are shipped straight off the bright lights of London, and who can blame them. Keep that spark burning Colours because all great chefs eventually make their way home when they have achieved everything they can in the Michelin star world and want to set out in their own name. You give me hope for a brighter dinning future.