Reviews in Lancashire

Went to Marco's last Saturday night 2nd October 2010 for someones 18th, the food was excellent but the service was awful, some people in the group were getting there courses 10-15 mins after the rest which is very poor, ordered drinks and they took 20 mins to come, sorry won't recommend this place to anyone, they need to get there act together and I won't be going again.

We have been visiting Piri Piri since it opened just a few months ago - the food is fantastic and must be tried - go for the extra hot piri piri platter to share! Service levels are truly excellent. This is a family restaurant and to dine here is to become a member of the owners family. He will greet you personally, check with you on a regular basis and really make even an afternoon snack a special occasion. On Saturday nights (which are getting busier and busier as word spreads) the owners lovely wife helps out front-of house, while other friends and relatives work in the kitchen or as waiting staff. Our 5yr old son has asked to have his birthday party here - he is welcomed and treated as a very special customer each time we visit - but then so are all kids. My wife and I recently visited for a romantic and rare, night away from our son - again it was a marvellous experience - cosy, bustling, brilliant food, inexpensive and excellent wine. I encourage everyone to try this place - it's truly marvellous.

We dined at the newdrop for Sunday lunch,we wanted something special for my fathers 70th birthday.The service was excellent,the staff couldn't do enough for us e.g. lighting the cake,taking photos etc..and above all else the food was great! I would highly recommend this restaurant, and will certainly go again.

My wife and I from Oregon U.S.A. are in town to visit our cousins in Walton-le-Dale. The food was great. I had salmon that was worth coming from Oregon to eat. Please stop by and have some food. Ken Murphy

i attended my cousins 50th birthday party their on the25th sep 2010 the food was excellent and the staff were great team workers i will be visiting again in the near future. brill top marks for everything !

Fantastic food, fantastic drinks, fantastic restaurant! Celebrated our wedding anniversary here and we couldn't have wished for a nicer evening. Had the platter for 2 which was really tasty and even managed a sweet (after a break)! Flambayed rum & pineapple enjoyed by hubby and I had apple and pineapple crumble with custard which was lovely and fresh. Would defiitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who appreciates good food. Owners Dave & Janet were brilliant - a top night. Hope to go back very soon.

The best in town, they have set the bar for a good experience. Other restaurants don't compare to the quality and atmosphere of the beaten track. A proper time out not just the normal Indian with no personal flavour. They seem to be in touch with whats good, the unique style of the building, unpretentious but cool. and not too mention no cheesy music and the usual cheesy decor.

I spent my wedding day and night at Northcote Manor in 2008. The food is amazing, the service is fantastic and they really do make you feel special. So much so that my husband and I went back for afternoon tea, evening meal and overnight stay for our anniversary in 2009 and the same in 2010. My bridesmaid also came along and played gooseberry as she didn't want to miss out! Definitely one of the best places we've been. Sarah.

popped in for tea after work, 6 o clock-ish Monday, bar was humming with local drinkers and dining area quite busy. had very good home made pate served with crispy toast, small salad and sweet chutney very tasty ! Had the gammon off the standard menu, massive, beautifully cooked served with pineapple,free range egg, peas and loads of hand cut crispy chips washed down with wait for it a margarita cocktail. which was pretty good all for £15,found out the chef is the bosses wife,, no wonder the food is such high quality, . went home feeling much better than when i came in ! happy days

I had lunch with a business colleague on Friday 24th September 2010. The 2 course offer of £10.90 is excellent value for money. The quality of the food was amazing and service matched. The atmosphere was great as well with a few Birthday celebrations in for lunch as well. I will definitely be returning!

Myself and 3 friends went to Papa Luigis on Wednesday night for a girly catch up – two of which have just moved to Euxton – I myself am from Oswaldtwistle (This would be my 2nd visit). To start with I went to the bar to order two drinks – a bottle of Peroni and a large Sauvignon Blanc. The less than happy waiter informed me they didn’t have Sauvignon Blanc and proceeded to lift out the only wine available (Pinot Grigio) and poured it. He then asked me for £12.55. I paused and queried this with him ‘’£12.55?’’ I got an eye roll and a ‘’yes’’ reply. I turned to my friend to make a point that I wasn’t going to be buying her one again! As I was getting the money out of my purse the waiter sighed and walked off! I looked at the screen of the till and it had on it PIONT GRIGIO £4.90, PERONI £3.40; I was that angry I didn’t do my sums in my head there and then! I left the £12.55 exactly on the bar and walked off. As for the general meal; the attitude of the staff was awful. My friend sent hers back because as it just looked so dry (Seafood Spaghetti). The unhelpful waiter didn’t even apologise just whisked her plate away. Then it was brought back by a woman who just put it down and mumbled something like “ is that ok”? But didn’t actually wait for a reply. At the end of the meal we discussed the food, the chicken was dry, the seabass (£18.90) still had full set of bones in and the beef stroganoff (£19.00) was chewy/grizzly and the rice wasn’t al dente – it wasn’t cooked! When the unhelpful waiter noticed we had finished (Still all plates half full) asked if everything was ok and my friend started to tell him why she had left most of her food; he didn’t even listen or acknowledge she said anything he just walked away! Dreadful staff and service. We will definitely not be returning and I would not recommend the restaurant to anyone.

Great evening. Great food, Great Hospitality. Many thanks for what I can only say is the best food in the area. Tried many places very local and beyond but none live up to the quality and value for money as yourselves. We will be back. SOON. THANKYOU.

We have enjoyed the food at Isolabella's for a number of years. it is always freshly cooked and delicious and represents extremely good value for money. The staff are always friendly and welcoming and as we are now regular customers we feel like part of the family.

One word...WOW! I'm a well travelled person who enjoys a good meal - especially far eastern cuisine. I was recommended this restaurant by a friend who lives local whilst passing through and his recommendation was very greatly received. I have been to the Hakkasan and Kai in London, two Michelin starred Chinese restaurants, and Yu & You in my eyes could quite easily hold their own against them. From the warm welcome, Cocktail selection, to the service and obviously the food - just a breath of fresh air. I honestly do not understand the negative comments previously written. Yes it is a dark restaurant but that creates an intimate setting, the music is modern but quite chilled, I would say an Ibiza chillout vibe. The service of the staff was fantastic, polite, friendly and knowledgeable. I started with the Hot & Sour soup, had a nice tingle to it and full of flavour. I then had the Tempura Squid and a Dim Sum Platter - The squid was cooked perfectly in a lovely batter and the Dim Sum platter just delicious! For the main course I decided to have Steamed Seabass and boiled rice. The Seabass just melted in your mouth and as just devine. Overall a very pleasant experience, I would highly recommend this restaurant and I will be sure to visit again next time I'm in the area.

This is my favourite restaurant, bar none. Right up my street for the food, ambiance and live music. It's always an adventure. Jim, how about giving my band Tramtown Junction a gig? You can hear them on My Space.

Having read the positive recommendations from other subscribers to this website we visited this restaurant on Saturday 18th September to take advantage of an offer of 20% reduction of the total bill as advertised in Live Preston. The restaurant website and menu is great and the restaurant itself is lovely and the service is good but the food was the worst I have eaten in any Indian restaurant in Lancashire. You would fare much better at any takeaway and it was not a patch on the ready made Indians from Asda. We started with poppadoms and a mixed pickle tray. The pickles you will recognise as you can buy them yourselves from any supermarket. We then ordered the Bangla Combo Platter. The kebabs were very processed - probably frozen, the fried aubergines were greasy and tasted of batter and the spring rolls tasted of nothing . We had different main courses. I had Chicken tandoori which was dry and tasteless. I made the mistake of ordering chicken off the bone so I ended up with meat that tasted reconstituted. My partner had Bangal Kursi and the lamb was overcooked and although he was provided with a sharp knife the meat was so dry he could not swallow it without a drink of water. The Rajshah scallops tasted like bits of jelly in tomato sauce. We were offered replacement meals but by this time we just wanted to leave. When we asked for the bill we were overcharged.I do not think we are over discerning eaters we just like good food well cooked. You will get neither at this restaurant.

Visited La Salsa for the 2nd time and I can certainly say they do not disappoint. All you can eat for £11.95 and boy did I eat, there's so much choice, everything I had was absolutely beautiful and fresh too. Loads of meat and fish dishes as well as plenty of choice for vegetarians. Enough food to sink a ship( I was fit for bursting), two large wines and two beers for £38.00- absolute bargain, so much so that we're off again next Friday. Not to be missed. Service was top notch

the place looks fantastic the food is traditional and with out any fuss,stone bake pizza and lasagna are the best I ever had round here the wine is value for money