Reviews in Lancashire

We ate there for the first time yesterday (7th Oct). We had talked about trying it because of its excellent reputation and we were not disappointed. We managed a good value 3-course meal in very good surroundings and close enough to home to encourage a repeat visit. We both enjoyed als which were different to "standard" Italian restaurant fare.

We tried the October menu a couple of evenings ago - our second visit to La Locanda - and it was excellent, again. My starter was the smoked wild trout with a pumpkin tart - brilliant. The atmosphere is welcoming and not a bit stuffy, the service is exceptional and it also offers really good value. Can't wait to go back.

After ringing around a few places late on a Thursday evening for a table for 6, I found the red pump on the Internet and gave them a ring. Although they were also full the manager offered us a table in the bar which we accepted with hesitation. Fortunately there was no reason for my concern! the whole place was warm and welcoming the service was friendly and attentive and the food was outstanding!

i have been eating at the anaz for at least 25 years the food and service has always be fantastic. i have eaten Indian food all over England and never had better. first class

This is the best Indian food around. We keep returning time after time, as the food is so good & the waiters are so helpful. You can also take in your own drinks, & they will keep them cool for you. Excellent all round....A1

Great would recommend to anyone, great food, great value and nice people

Very poor service let Mitton hall down for me and my wife - the food was ok, although pricey. I complained and the (pompous) owner was very condescending to me, so I certainly won't be returning Must try harder in these hard times.

I eat at Sukhis all the time and his food is delicious.He's a great host and all the staff welcoming and confident in serving customers.I have visited as part of a large group and for a good meal and gossip with a friend and always the service is great and the atmosphere relaxed.If you cannot make up your mind from the menu Sukhi is always happy to discuss your likes and dislikes and offer suggestions .I have never been disappointed with his suggestions. The recent refurbishment has given the restaurant a more modern feel whilst keeping the warm welcoming feel to the place .Sukhis is without doubt the best Indian restaurant around

we were an organised party of 40+ adults - enjoyed an excellent meal from crackers, soup, ribs, spring rolls, chicken wings, prawn toasts, followed by fried rice with spicy beef, sweet and sour pork, lemon chicken, chinese pork, king prawn bird nest, mixed meat curry washed down with excellent wine. Unbelievable value that was enjoyed by all!! Cheers Harry, your wife and staff!

Went here last night (tues) and we were the first people in the pub but were made to feel very welcome by the lady on the bar. The pub was warm and welcoming. It says on the walls 'we do not serve fast food - we serve good food as quick as we can'. This could not be more true. Our starters (garlic bread and garlic mushrooms) arrived 45 minutes later, they weren't bad but we would not order them again. The mains followed 45 minutes after this, and were not worth the wait. The fishcakes were ok, but the cheese pie was overcooked and had a thick skin on like it had been stored for weeks - i did not eat one bite. On leaving i told the lady who served us (who i think is the land-lady/chefs assistant/waitress and bar person) i was not happy to wait nearly 2 hours for a meal that was not fresh and on a quiet night in the pub - but she did not seem to care. Very, very dissapointed.

The food at my favourite restaurant has improved ten fold over the past 3 years!!!! keep making me smile x

This place offers a real pleasant change to the bland chain pubcos that dominate this country. In the heart of the ribble valley near clitheroe. It's serves top food from its chef patron and I loved the "middle earth" murals in the toilet. I only had a sandwich for lunch but it hit the spot!

Visited pond on sunday had a great time, restaurant was fairly busy and service was very good, our fussy needs were easily met, the food delicious and fresh would definitely recommend, we joined a drink in the lounge area which was most welcome after a huge meal ! and i have suggested we all go for our Christmas do. So we are very excited to come back again. We are already regulars at duk and its lovely to see both doing well.

Went last night with my husband to celebrate my 40th birthday. Had heard brilliant things about this restaurant and Duk, it's sister restaurant, but been unable to get a table in the past. To be honest, though, was really unimpressed. One of the waitresses was very rude to the couple sat next to us while we were waiting to be seated at our table, which put me off immediately. There is a huge amount of choice in the menu, but we chose 12 dishes and didn't think very much of any of them - they weren't very hot when they came out, and most of the lettuce served with the salad garnishes was really past it's best and a bit slimy! I wouldn't have served it in that state to guests in my house! It was as though everything we were being served leftovers from the weekend, and maybe we would have had a better experience later on in the week. It was just ok - I wouldn't return, nor would I bother with Duk. A disappointing celebration.

We were planning our wedding and contacted several places to make appointments to see them and discuss holding our wedding there. We knew where Ferraris was and that it was a beautiful location. We made an appointment to meet them and turned up on time. There was nobody on reception although there were 2 people setting the tables in the room next door and in full view of us. We waited for 10 minutes before one of them came over and asked what we wanted. When we explained that we had an appointment to see their wedding advisor we were told to sit down and wait. No offer was made of a drink or anything else. It was another 20 minutes before the owner turned up. She made no apology for being 30 minutes late and gave the impression that we were wasting her time. She briefly showed us the wedding reception room and then made it quite obvious that we had outstayed our welcome. No offer was made to show us the rest of the hotel. When we were leaving we noticed a leaflet by the front door promoting a wedding fayre 2 days later. Nobody mentioned this to us at all. It would have been an ideal opportunity to discuss it. When outside we walked round the gardens and found a big pile of sick by the front door that had not been cleaned up. The whole experience was extremely off putting. It is a shame as the hotel is in a lovely location. It is simply let down by the attitude of the owner and staff. We did not feel that they would care about us enough to make our wedding day special.

Since the refurbishment we have eaten here about 1/2 a dozen times and enjoyed every meal. The new outside terrace is lovely - very mediterranean. The new menu is excellent and very accommodating for every taste - we especially enjoy the local Bowens steak pudding. All the food is beautifully presented and reasonably priced - restaurant quality food at reasonable pub prices! The staff are very friendly and helpful and overall we would recommend The 'new' Travellers Rest to everyone!

the food here is fantastic !! its the fresh produce and the expert chef's they have that make it one of the best food houses, A bar full of cold beers and cask, massive choice of wines and the Sunday Carvery is the tops 2 courses £9.95 & 3 courses £10.95 and not a frozen item in sight. Mid week special, all pasta dishes only £4.95 and ice cold Buds £2.00 (mid week) all British meat and all fresh of the butcher. Sat & Sun Special soup & sandwich £4.95 cant beat it !! warm fires, good company and hot drinks its the place to be !!!

HIGHLY recommend Angels - we went for the first time last night and had a fabulous meal. The food is worthy a Michelin star as far as I'm concerned. And at £22 for a 3-course meal, including teas/coffees, it's very well priced too. Not keen on the decor in the bar area though... it's got all a bit too much crushed velvet, feathers and general bling going on for my liking, but don't let that put you off! The interiors in the dining room are a bit more subdued thankfully. We'll definitely go again and will recommend to anyone we know.