Reviews in Lancashire

We chose Amelie's for my step-son Bob's 50th birthday lunch. Our visit proved to be a superb experience in living and dining. It seemed we had stepped back to a more refined era. The experience is that of dining in one of those large private homes of yesteryear and we appreciated the vast attention to detail. The staff have a warm greeting. The service was unhurried and the food was never less than magnificent. At Amelie's we felt we were in a totally different, totally unhurried world and the verdict of the birthday boy was " the best meals in years." We all agreed that this fine restaurant is a treasure.

Used to eat at the Sitting Goose a couple of years ago. Unfortunately on arrival last night the dining area was very cold and we would have had to sit with our coats on. Although they did put the heating on. So we decided to sit in the main bar area. The whole place including the menus looked very tired and uninviting. It didn't help with the view of the disabled toilet from our table and when moving our table, the line of chewing gum, underneath caught on my hands, yuk ! Sorry but we will not be returning.

We went on spec, on a Saturday night, and had a fantastic meal. The service was really smooth and the welcome was warm. The best thing about Ye Horns Inn is the way all the details were attended to. For example the butter at the table was soft and not straight out of the fridge and the hand driers in the toilets were nice and strong. However, this would have been no good on it's own without the wonderful food and drink. I had a beautifully tender piece of steak with virtually no fat. It was cooked to perfection and almost melted in the mouth. The delicious roast potatoes deserve a special mention as they were just the right proportion of softness inside to crunchy outside. I had a beautiful glass of Chilean merlot with my meal and my husband assured me the Bowland Brewery's Hen Harrier was Good Beer Guide quality. Next time I may have to drive so he can enjoy a pint or six of this excellent bitter! And all this for less than £30 a head. A great night and definitely somewhere we would go again.

I eat at the continental at least once a month, and I have to say that the quality of the food is always excellent. You always get the feeling that no corners are cut in the kitchen and this really does show. There is a specials menu that changes daily so you never become bored of the same menu. I find the prices very reasonable, for example I had a beautiful cheese crusted fillet of Scottish hake for £12 last week. A remarkably similar dish cost me £18 at a local Italians recently and was far poorer quality. The service is friendly and not over powering, which is as it should be in a pub. The wine list is good quality I would recommend the Malbec a bargain at around £14 a bottle. However the real beauty of the drinks at the conti is the vast selection of real ales, German & Belgium beers. There are few places that have anywhere near the choice. The staff are informative and well educated on the drinks and will always lend a helping hand if you cant decide what to have. The continental is by far the best place to eat around Preston city centre. I would recommend bookings as it can be extremely busy especially is the weather is nice as there is a fantastic beer garden.

We recently visited the Red Lion on a Sunday evening and I was impressed by how busy the pub was despite the time of year. We had a drink in the lounge (I opted for a real ale) while choosing our food. After much deliberation, I chose a goat's cheese starter and chicken for my main course. The food was well cooked and really beautifully presented, the portions were generous and all the flavours worked well together. The dauphinoise potatoes that came with the chicken were delicious, but that wasn't enough to stop me stealing a couple of my partner's chips. I think they were fried twice and were gorgeous - I keep telling everyone how nice they were! We didn't have space for a pudding each, so we finished off the meal by sharing a chocolate fondant. It was chocolaty and perfectly gooey in the middle and came with a vanilla ice-cream which complemented the chocolate flavour well. I will definitely be returning when I next visit the area - there's lots more on the menu I want to sample!

I have eaten at this restaurant a couple of occasions, including Christmas day. A party of 20 of us, with quick friendly service everyone served at the same time, authentic tasty food our party felt fully satisfied, the food and atmosphere was fantastic. Very friendly staff and reasonably priced food. Fantastic! thank you la vespa x

i loved the food, i went there for my 17th! good customer service fast serving and good quality of food. Highly recommended!!! (:

We ate at Italian Cottage on Fri 14th Jan, Thoroughly enjoyed it, the food was excellent and the waiting on staff were very friendly. If I had to pick one negative the only thing I can think of is, there is no waiting area so if your table is not ready, your stood about, but our table was ready, it was very busy and we will def be going again.

been to this restaurant twice both times food service etc first class have eaten in Italian restaurants all over Europe and middle east this is without doubt one of the best

Food was very good but not recommended for families with children who don't eat an adult portion! We were brought 3 adult portions for my children - the youngest two being 3 and 4 - eldest was 8. They did not think to ask if my children required a child size portion. I presumed anyone with an ounce of common sense would know such young children were never going to eat such a portion ( and yes it was evident that those meals were for the children). We were told off for not specifying we required child size portions (even though we knew they did child portions as we had enquired over the phone) but as a good will gesture were given £4 off a £104 bill! I explained no one would order an adult portion for a 3 and 4 year old - I was assured that people do.... so they can share it! Share it? Yes I can understand that, but share 3 adult portions between 3 kids - how does that work? We were made to feel stupid and spoken to like children. Good food does not outdo poor customer service. Perhaps it was a bad night, it has some excellent reviews on here, but I will never go back. It left a very bad taste in the mouth.

Excellent selection of takeaway Indian sweet and savoury snacks. I recommend the stuffed peppers. Forget supermarket snacks eat the real thing!

This is a fabulous place for a 21st Birthday celebration. The food is lovely from the Carvery for Sundays lunches. I would highly recommend the Oak Royal.

the fat olive to sum it up excellent food!! excellent service!!excellent experience!! i will be back.

Excellent food and service. Without doubt one of the best restaurants in Chorley.

My friend and I were visiting Preston for my 18th birthday and we were looking at local places to eat, and when asking for recommendations this was the place to be. so half an hour before we arrived we rang the pub and asked if a table was available for two for eating and we were greeted warmly with a chirpy sounding chap on the phone. once we arrived at the pub there was an instant buzz around us, a lovely warm atmosphere which makes you feel very welcome, we were given a choice in seating and guided to our table. once we has settled, we browsed the food and wine menu's the prices were good value and the food sounded delicious, we decided to share a starter as we were hoping to order dessert. we ordered the honey roasted salmon on a bed of vanilla bean mash and it was divine! - and it only lasted for a matter of seconds because it was that good! following for main we both ordered rump steak priced at £12 which is very reasonable, the food was presented to us in very short time and in huge portions, a big bowl of chips each; mushrooms; tomatoes and a salad served with steak - Delicious! half was through me and my friend were disappointed - We were full. we were desperate to finish but we were stuffed! Afterwards we realised it was quiz night and for a laugh we joined. It was great entertainment and the locals were fantastic helping us newbies along. All in all fantastic night. recommend the continental to anyone and everyone! Compliments to all the staff that made our stay thoroughly enjoyable!

Have eaten here a few times now, consistently good food, love the self playing grand piano! Staff really nice. I always book it for parties and special occasions as they make such a fuss of us. ..Recommended

The transformation from the original pub restaurant is amazing. It is clean, fresh and modern and yet has maintained its character. Luciano and his staff are nothing less than charming and make eating out more like an experience. The menu is exciting and the specials board has some lovely dishes that are well worth the slightly higher prices. We look forward to our next visit.

Me and my wife have eaten out in the cariad lots of times, we keep going back because you can take your dogs in which is good we have 2 and the food is really good and good value for your money, all the cakes and food is all homemade and the staff are all polite and helpful, i would recommend it,