Whether it’s fine dining in Blackburn, an Indian restaurant in Burnley or an Italian in Lancaster, Sugarvine has an extensive directory of the best restaurants and places to eat in Lancashire, covering every type of cuisine. Use the Sugarvine guide to point you in the direction of the finest eating places in Lancashire throughout the county.
have been several times to the thyme and plaice never let down by food or service chefs homemade icecreams are great would recommend anyone to give it a try
Thyme and Plaice – ChorleyI have eaten at many of Lancaster's establishments, and the sun Cafe is a cut above. The atmosphere from when you enter the funky building is very relaxed. The service is spot on and the food is some of the best in the area. I will always visit when I am in the area, a great place in a great city.
The Secret Bistro – LancasterI have just returned from an amazingly fabulous dining experience at the blue elephant. At 10.30pm at night I had expected a restaurant that was almost closing, but no - there were loads of people still eating and yet without a booking they squeezed me in. The waiters are exceptionally friendly and nothing is too much trouble. I was particularly impressed by the way I was asked after the starter if I would like the main course straight away or to wait a little while (even though by now it was getting onto 11pm - definitely not ushering me out the door). The chefs are highly trained and even offer cookery classes (with 10% of the price going to charity!) The food was delicious - the chicken I ate was extremely tender and there were no grisly bits at all (I am very fussy!!) The poppadoms came with a large selection of dips and I couldn't count the number of times the friendly waiters asked if everything was alright. I don't think any other restaurant I have been to (no matter what genre of food it served) has topped this one!! Oh and the portions were huge - we took the rest home as a take-away for breakfast!!! This restaurant really deserves to be given a higher profile on this website - It ticks all the boxes - ambience was great - not too dark, modern decor with screened off quiet areas and plenty of people dining all at nearly 11pm at night!!! It is popular and I can see why!
The Elephant – ChorleyI went for the first time last night and was greeted charmingly by Tracey, the Manager. A light supper was what I wanted. She suggested garlic bread and Mediterranean dips with a glass of Chardonnay whilst looking at the large menu plus 6 special starters and mains. There is a good selection of pastas and pizza at £8/9, however the Beef Stroganoff took my eye on the main menu, it turned out to be excellent, accompanied by a good mixed salad. With another large glass of wine and an espresso the bill was £30.95. Staff were attentive but not a pain and no one said "no problem". The refurb I thought has been done well, Tracey obviously has the experience to make it work. I will definitely go again soon.
The Halfway House – ChorleyBy far the best bar in Rawtenstall - once inside, you would think you were in an upper-class, trendy Manchester establishment. The drinks are a little bit more pricey than the usual "run-of-the-mill" watering holes in the town, but this is far in excess of "run-of-the-mill" and well worth paying the extra money for. However, when compared with similar type venues in other, larger towns and cities, the prices appear average. The food is great too, with a good selection - the wedges and dips are my top tip! The atmosphere is fantastic - there is a great vibe about the place. The music is loud, but not too loud so that you cannot hold a conversation. There is comfortable seating too, which is just a great bonus and helps you to relax. On summer days, when the sun is cracking the flags, there are numerous tables to the front of the bar - actually outside on a small patio area - the perfect place to sit with a chilled bottle of wine or a cold beer on a hot summers evening. The staff are always very accommodating, and not once have they attempted to hurry us out the door after having consumed food and drinks. The staff are always friendly and chatting - despite being (usually) run off their feet. Overall, the best place in town!
Artisan Cafe Bar – RawtenstallFantastic food, great atmosphere, couldn't fault it, you feel like you are in a little part of Italy once inside the restaurant. Try it for yourselves, you will receive a warm welcome from Mario on your visit and if it's your birthday, get ready for all of the restaurant singing Happy Birthday to you!!
Mario’s Ristorante – BarnoldswickDoes a nice take away and is lovely to eat in. Staff seemed a little stand offish when we first arrived, but soon became more friendly. I would recommend this restaurant for a great meal.
Beijing Restaurant – BurnleyCalled in on spec and got the last table for 2 at 6.30 on a Saturday evening. Smart waiters every where. Menu was limited enough to believe it's all cooked fresh, none of this 20 pages of dishes straight from the microwave! Hot and sour soup to die for, crispy duck almost too much and main meals so fresh........ Not cheap but you get what you pay for and I've never paid for better prepared Chinese food.
Yu And You – BlackburnExcellent again! Now had multiple trips to this Pub where you find a convivial atmosphere albeit with a fairly rural/local feel. Recommend it for quality (and quantity) of good hearty traditional food. Not too many frills and frippery here - just good beer and good food.
Green Man – Prestonmy husband and i found the food to be of a very high standard with a wide variety of choice, with quite a lot of fish on the menu, which makes a pleasant change. I feel the staff have yet to be adequately trained we had a 40 minute wait for our booked table the restaurant was not that busy, the front of house manager had forgotten we where waiting. I was then brought the wrong drink, was not offered black pepper on our pasta dishes and then charged for wine we hadn't ordered. When we paid and brought the error to the attention of Front of House Manager there was no apology offered just a shrug of acceptance. Once the staff teething problems are addressed, I think Dante's will make a quality eatery.
The Halfway House – ChorleySurprised to find a modern Indian restaurant like this near Garstang. Interesting menu with unique dishes of the house. Modern surroundings with a young enthusiastic front of house team. well worth a visit!
Barton Bangla Brasserie – PrestonLike a previous reader, we too had the leg of lamb. Although this isn't the best cut of meat it was tender. We sampled many of the dishes, my favourite however was the Bukhara chicken and the byriarni. In fact none of us could fault any of the dishes. The service was top class.... Try it you will not be disappointed.
Bukhara – PrestonThe best by a mile. This is the best Asian Restaurant I have found to date and I have tried many. But keep it quite we don't want too many to discover this hidden gem
Sagar Premier – PrestonJust your everyday Asian food outlet. However I did enjoy the Persian Kebab.
Naaz Indian Cuisine – PrestonA little above the average. This has been an established Asian food outlet for years and I don't recall a bad experience yet. Not the best, but one to try. The owner is a gem
Anaz Indian Restaurant – DarwenDarwen has a couple of above average Asian food outlets and this is one of them. The service is always polite and the food regularly meets expectations. Not the best you will ever try, but one to try non-the-less
Akash – Darwenvery good food, cooked in front of you. always consistent.
Lalvina TakeAway Services – PrestonEXCELLENT its about time Preston town centre got a good restaurant. Great food great wine good service and a brilliant atmosphere. Thanks Tino's keep up the good work.
Tinos – PrestonGet 20% off your food and drink bill on Thursdays when you spend £40.
Weekend breakfast served all day Saturday and Sunday. Two Rashers of Grilled Back Bacon • Two Pork Sausages • Fried Egg • Hash Browns • Baked Beans • Tomato • A Slice of Toast (White or Wholemeal) with butter & marmalade for £12.
Choose any 3 Tapas Dishes for £18.
1 course, £8.95; 2 courses, £11.45; 3 courses, £13.95. Available Tuesday to Friday from 12pm-4pm.
Select 3 dishes from the special menu for £20. Available Wednesday to Saturday lunch and all day Sunday.
Choose from a selection of mains plus a tea/coffee or dispensed soft drink, £13.95. Available Monday to Friday 12pm-2pm.
Kids under 10 eat free on Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm-5pm.
2 courses, £21.95.
2 courses, £21.95. Available Tuesday to Friday.
Takeaway available at 15% discount to main menu prices - collection only.
Sunday Lunch: 1 course, £18.95; 2 courses, £23.95; 3 courses, £28.95. Available 12pm-8pm Sundays.
