Reviews in Wigan

we visited the owles on 22/1/2011 the food was very good but the service was terrible we were told the wait was 20 mins we waited 40mins we were told our table was ready but we were not shown were the table was we had to ask another member of staff were our table about so we could go sit down for our meals

I knew that the Wayfarer was good from what friends had told me but it was even better than I expected. Each course was delicious and the lemon meringue pie to finish was gorgeous!

this place is great, very spacious if you have a wheelchair or pram, the hot and sour soup is a must. Don't be put of by the expensive decor, this place is great value for money

high quality Chinese take away great staff and i travel 5+ mile for this that's how good it is

excellent food and service at the coven

yes very nice place, would go again

i recommend the chicken nuggets as they are really nice and the best food ever and also the fish is nice :)

We are regular visitors to the Owls - along with various other "couples" who enjoy excellent food at very sensible prices. One of those couples, who are both strict vegetarians, absolutely love the food there and join-us fairly regularly. Indeed, I was just about to pick-up the phone and book a table for one day next week - when we will be dining there at lunchtime.

august 2010 had a lovely meal good service,sauces and rice very flavoursome and the prices are reasonable.

Owls at Standish reception looks very posh everybody dressed very smart mainly older people though. Menu was 3 courses for 6.95 which made me wonder about the quality. For starter I chose the whole black pudding with mustard and salad, when it came there was 2 slices of cheap black pudding with some horse raddish sauce. Then I had the Beef Steak Pie described as chunks of tender beef with rich gravy and puff pastry crust. It was like a tin of smart price oxtail soup with a crust over it I found 2 pieces of meat in there and they were fat and grissle sent it back and told we would get a credit on the bill for it. Vegetables served in a dish boiled potatoes cabbage and carrots were ok but no butter or gravy so very dry. Dessert was rich chocolate mousse…or a tiny pot of angel delight really. When we paid the bill they had knocked a pound off for the crappy pie, which was probably more than it was worth. I would advise not to bother with the 3 course dinner menu & I won't be going back, would rather pay a bit more for better quality food.

I have been a loyal customer at Cinnamon ever since it opened. Having tried most Indian restaurants in the area, I am in no doubt that this is the best. What is amazing (especially when compared with other good restaurants) is the absolute consistency of taste of the dishes. If you enjoy a dish once, you can guarantee that you'll enjoy it every time because it will always be exactly the same, same heat, same flavour, same taste. We've tried virtually everything on the menu over the years, and, while not everything is what I would choose (maybe too mild, or too sweet) they are without exception of excellent quality. From time to time we try somewhere else (in case we are missing something) but we've never found anywhere better. As other reviewers have mentioned, the welcome is very friendly from Khan and Abdul, the joint owners.

Excellent food and excellent people.Very friendly and cant do enough for you Fabulous

This is the best Fish & Chip Shop in Wigan area,Real local atmosphere and always a welcome.

the fish+chip s are fantastic ,very friendly staff wont go any where else

Do not be fooled by the first impressions from a tired outside; we found the service, atmosphere & food to be first class. Good honest grub [I tasted everything we ordered] & reasonable prices for both food & wine [I also paid for everything too!]. Considering the size of the [relatively tiny] kitchen, I saw them turnout an impressive range of cuisine, all delivered to the diners with military precision by Ian & his team.

I went here following the recommendation from a friend and I was expecting to be disappointed given his over-the-top ravings. Well, I wasn't. The food is probably the best I've tasted in the area - and I must have been to every restaurant for 25 miles around! The restaurant is upstairs from the pub and is nicely decorated with friendly (if young) staff. Get in before 7 and there is an early bird menu (basically allowing you to pick 3 courses from the a la carte for £16.95). Each course was absolutely superb and speedily brought to our table. I had scallops for starters (served on black pudding and minted pea) followed by pork in bacon, with appropriate trimmings, polished off with cheescake and ice cream. My Mrs had red mullet to begin, followed by brie stuffed Goosnargh chicken and sticky toffee pudding. My mouth is watering again! Total price including a beer and a large glass of white was under £40 on a Saturday night! I can't praise it enough. Nothing pretentious, no airs and graces, just a nice room with lovely food. We finished off with a pint in the pub. Nice enough but lacking a 'homely feel' (and the colour choice for the walls was a little suspect ...). That said, don't go for the pub - go for the restaurant. You'll be raving about it too!

excellent food, very friendly people, LOVE IT!!...oh and yummy home made scones!

This is a great little cafe! Very friendly and welcoming with fantastic home cooked food - just what you want on a chilly damp day! Well worth a visit.