Reviews in Chorley

Meagre portions for the price paid . Pub grub- at restaurant prices . Staff- very pretty to look at- but seems to be without experience . Good points - Cask beer very good - plenty of parking .

Went to Dante's for the first time a couple of weeks ago with some girlfriends and we were very impressed. The service and the food were excellent the staff were extremely friendly and very attentive. Well worth a visit, going again on Sat with some friends.

We eat at the blue elephant once a week and the food is amazing, there is something for everyone, even for the ppl who say they dont enjoy spicy food : )

Went with friends on their recommendation. We travelled a fair way but it certainly was worth the trip. Everything was faultless. Will certainly return. despite the travel.

THE BEST

Very impressed, one of the best Indian Meals I've eaten.

A traditional old pub feel. Young staff always very pleasant and efficient. Portions generally very generous, cooked well and presented well.

Very smart refurbishment, excellent pizzas. Organisation amongst staff lacking co-ordination. Check bill visited 3 times bill wrong (not in our favour) twice.

This is absolutely my favourite restaurant. I drag everyone who comes to visit here, and I always get a warm welcome from Karen the Manager and James the owner. I’m really fussy with my food, and although the menu is huge, I often ask for a bit of tweaking here and there, which is never a problem. The staff can’t do enough for you, but they are never invasive. The place is beautiful, the food is fabulous, the service is attentive and the atmosphere is warm. Unfortunately, I suspect that the food may contain calories.

the food was fantastic and the service was with a smile the manager is very friendly and the staff always try very hard

Been several times. Always fabulous food, especially superb service, terrific furnishings and reasonably priced. Terrific location and worth returning over and over again. Never disappointing.

Vardons restaurant is consistently good. As regular users we are always impressed with the service, the quality of food and value for money. We have been many, many times and have never once been disappointed. There is a special seniors lunch time menu. Vardons deserve to do better and maybe many are off-put by its location. Try it and you will return.

I have been to Dante's a few times and the food there is excellent. The staff are extremely helpful and fantastic with kids. I would recommend though that if you don’t like big portions or get filled up quite easily to have a starter then have a main meal but have it as a starter portion, it is plently enough. The garlic bread is superb, if you like spice ask them to add chilli to the tomato garlic bread. This place is a must the wine and food are excellent.

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

I 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!

I 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.

my 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.

Just returned from our latest visit and thought it was time to share this goldmine that Chorley has! From the exquisite food, friendly staff, fantastic ambience and exceptional value; this place is unrivalled in the area!!! Highly recommend a visit.