Reviews in St.Helens

We booked a table for 4 for the 29th March 09. When we arrived we were taken to our table. Our order was taken and our starters arrived quite quickly. We were given plenty of time to finish them with enough time before our main meal (very civilised). And then on to our desserts. All the food was excellent and the service superb and at a very reasonable price. All in all a nice relaxing afternoon. We will be returning soon.

My wife ,son and I dined at the Palace Balti on Saturday 21st .We live in Reading in Berkshire and we impressed by the reasonable prices of the food ,the quality and size of portions.The choice of food was good. Plus I thought the drinks prices were very fair.

I love the bottle and glass, it is my favourite pub in our area. Go there regularly and while it is busy at times we always have a really good meal. Atmosphere is lovely and staff are friendly ad helpful. Am going twice this week, one for lunch and for a family meal for my boyfriends birthday at the weekend and looking forward to it!

Cheap, totally tasteless, and disgusting!

Without doubt the finest Chinese restaurant in the north of England. Having worked in Manchester for the past five years I've certainly been able to sample quite a lot of different restaurants in China town. I can honestly say that Mr Chans in St. Helens is better than any of them. The food is simply fantastic and Charlie is a great host. I recommend the aromatic crispy lamb with fresh ginger or the duck in Cantonese sauce.

Friendly staff, great food, what more can I say? Finding a Chinese restaurant where the price is reasonable without compromising on quality is difficult but this is place! Highly recommended.

This is one of our favourite eating places, the staff are very friendly and nothing is too much trouble. The food is amazing and is reasonably priced, great for couples or for groups. Guaranteed to have a great night.

This is one of our favourite eating places, the staff are very friendly and nothing is too much trouble. The food is amazing and is reasonable priced, great for couples or for groups. Guaranteed to have a great night.

If you don't mind 70's decor but love good, wholesome food then this is the place to go in St Helens. I have visited this place ever since I was a child and recently had a family get together there for lunch. I recommended this place to a couple of friends who now frequent the place every weekend. There is not a bad word to be said about the food here and the "early bird" menu is the best value for money you will ever find.

I have been to this restaurant on a number of occasions and never been disappointed. The care and detail taken by the staff is exceptional, only negative is the food arrives very quickly, you have only just finished your starter and your main course is there! Otherwise faultless

Appaling.... One of the worst meals I have ever been ripped off for... The "chef" wants to get back to cooking school...if he ever went in the first place... Overpriced garbage.. WILL NOT BE GOING BACK !!!!

I booked a table this evening for four people. It was our wedding anniversary so we was looking forward to a great evening. It never happened. After waiting over 40, yes 40 minutes I asked a young gentleman ( I guess he was a waiter with the waistcoat ) how long the table would be we received no answer. After 50 minutes we gave up and complained to the manager ( perhaps the owner ) his attitude was not the best and gave me several excuses. After a little chat he decided to half the drinks bill, but unfortunately the damage had been done. I left the place very unhappy and I WOULD STRONGLY RECOMEND THAT PEOPLE BOYCOT THE PLACE UNTILL THE MANAGEMENT get their act together. I have also sent a copy of this comment to the "good food guide" as I know this complaint will not be published. I never even got an apology for the delay.

The food is always excellent with warm friendly service, i go as much as possible

I have had the pleasure of Dining at the Palace (and formerly the Shapla) for too many years to mention. Steve and the guys prepare excellent fresh food that I haven't found better anywhere else. The Rangila and the Stuffed Mushrooms are excellent. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone. I now live in Manchester and dont get over to St helens much, but when i do i always dine at the Palace. Top food , top service , top people.

I TOOK MY FAMILY THERE ON SUNDAY FOR MY HUSBANDS 50TH BIRTHDAY. BECAUSE I HEARD IT WAS GOOD,IT WAS A DISGRACE THE POTATOES ON THREE OF OUR DINNERS WERE BURNT AND ROCK HARD.NO-ONE ASKED HOWS YOUR FOOD AT ANY TIME.AND THEY TAKE YOUR CREDIT CARD DETAILS BEFORE YOU HAVE EATEN.THAT SAYS ENOUGH I THINK.AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED THEY CANT WAIT TO GET YOU IN GET YOUR MONEY AND GET YOU OUT I WONT BE RETURNING AGAIN .

Chipmunks is just how a chip shop should be. You have to queue but it's worth it, i'm addicted to their (not overly) battered fish chips & peas. If you can't wait until you get home to eat they've a seating area.

Went here 2 months ago, the service was very very slow, the meal was lukewarm, I asked for roasted potatoes and got chips, so the meal had to be sent back. There were no compromises to cater for my grandson, what it said on the menu he had to have. The price at the end was very expensive for what I would call a one star cafe.

Would not recommend. Any place that has egg mayonnaise on the menu and serves your steak with tinned peas and carrots should be avoided. The decor is so dated its like a labour club inside. There are many better places to eat in St Helens. I think this place has had its day.