Is this the best pie I've ever had? Probably…read more The crust is not too thick and delightfully flavoured. The beef and blue cheese filling was fabulous, rich with the cheese and gravy perfectly melding together. At £3.25, great value too. Also it made my bag smell incredible.

After a fair amount of Twitter stalking and taking note of the numerous awards they're winning, I…read moreeventually got myself down to LOTP to check it out for myself. First impressions were of a really cool place to hangout (seating for about 20), with an atmosphere and decor that wouldn't be out of place in the Northern Quarter or Didsbury. I got chatting to the girl behind the counter who was very knowledgable of their product range and after myself umming, arrhing and probably over thinking it went for their pie of the week - the pulled chicken balti pie. At £3 for a pie that you'd definitely need to share it was super tasty from first to last bite (lots of meat, good range of veg and a lovely crusty pie case) and good value along with it. I can't wait to go back and try their standard range of pies, see what their next pie of the week is and even give the Stockport pie a go - basically posh meat and potato! Stockport needs more places like LOTP - here's hoping it's the first of many to arrive on the scene.

I visited here at the weekend, and I must say, what a great little addition to Poynton…read more Very good menu with a lot of choice, breakfasts, lunch, burgers, steaks and lobster all in one place. We were a failry big party and were well accomodated for. I had the brisket pinchito as a starter and the meat literally fell apart in my mouth. 5* As a main I opted for the "yo mama's so hot burger", was warned beforehand that it was very spicy but I really enjoy spice. Was a great meal. Was too full for desert but they have a great range as they have their own bakery with homemade pies and plum tartin on offer. Overall fantastic meal with great service from the ever smiling staff. Will be returning for a very hungover breakfast this weekend.

Normally I'd associate Delgado with Spain but this is an Italian folks!!! My love for family run…read morerestaurants is famous, and this one doesn't dissappoint. On a rare trip to Warrington where I used to frequent more often in the past I managed a breezy encounter with Delgados. My only regret was not to indulge more in their cuisine for I was more of a pecker than a gorger on their food on this occasion. The location is odd as its hidden really, and although I wouldn't go as far as calling it a hidden gem. A decent restaurant it certainly is. Next time you are go karting in Warrington (best place for go karting in the country, "period" as Americans would say) check this palce out.

It was pretty good food but whenever there was a party for children it got very loud In there and…read morethe waiter became a bit quiet so i couldn't hear them very well it is a very nice place to go when its quiet i will probably go back again

Well, there is nothing better than a humongous fry up. No matter how much you deny yourself, you do…read moregive in. Sharon's cafe gives you all that and more. It is only a tiny place but if you want you can take away which is better for those people who eat on the go. What is fantastic is that it is open 7 days a week. A lot of cafes have the weekend off as they cater for nearby businesses and labour workers etc. So, this is rare in Mossley to find a cafe open. And I may add a decent one that is not shy on the servings either! No eggs better than this diamond! AND increasingly better than the opening hours is the prices. I think a mega breakfast is like £3.00 so fill your boots. Now I am hungry! arrggghhh

I poped in here while I was in the area for a friends wedding, and after a busy morning of…read moreinsureing that all plans where in place for the wedding of the year myself and the boyfriend clicked on we had yet to eat. As I don't think the happy couple would have been too impressed to have us grumberling in the rows we when on the hunt for food! Lota of food by that! This place a great find, lest then 3.00 for a full English breakfast (with coffee) - I almost fell over I'm that use to city center prices! The food itself was great, particular the lovely crispy bacon. What really impressed me about this place was that it was a one woman show and the servas here was will good! If I'm up that area again I will make time for breakfast.

In popped in here to grab a quick bite to eat and i have to say i was really impressed. Service was…read morespot on, and the cafe was warm clean and very pretty. It was quite busy when i went, but we managed to get a table ok. The food was excellent and i especially liked the cream cake i had. Prices were really reasonable and i'd definetely recommend this cafe.

After a casual game of Mini golf we decided to come here....mainly for the cocktails…read more.. Greeted by a nice lady we were seated immediately...this place offers a menu like Burger King except with ribs and sweet potato fries. The waiter Jonny was lovely and enthusiastic , however I felt he was being like this to compensate for what was to come next.. For starters we munched on some mozerilla dippers definitely from Iceland...tasty but not made from scratch... For the mains..wow...I'm.glad I chose to swap the rice for sweet potato fries! These were good..but my quesadilla brought tears to my eyes...and not tears of joy....this was a deconstructed greasy samosa.. Not pleasant at all...expect I was so hungry..i ate what I could...my friend had the burger...which looked pitiful. I would have taken a picture but my camera could not take it any more! The cocktails were average, you could choose a small or large costing up to £9.50..I probably enjoyed the glace cherry more... Overall, service was fantastic however the food seems to worsen every time I go to a TGI's. The drinks are overly expensive, and the food is expensive for essentially poor quality fast food. As for cocktails they are as tacky as the decor...if you come to the Trafford Centre go to the Thai Chow Pryer instead... This place does not cook things from fresh..definitely a place for mums that shop at Iceland but can't be bothered to go home and unpack their shopping.

TGI Fridays is one of those places that I only seem to go if I'm really trying not to have anything…read moretoo bad to eat. This is always a huge mistake, as the only thing that they seem to do is huge portions of food that, if there was any justice in the world, could give you a heart attack just by looking at it! Given that they are all the same, the TGIs in the Trafford Centre is absolutely no exception to this. In addition to the huge portions, the restaurant is pretty big too, with a couple of floors and loads of seating. The walls are plastered with all kinds of memorabilia, film and otherwise. I was quite happy to see the Boba Fett helmet on the wall, and they also have a life size astronaut! Now, onto the important stuff. As I mentioned, the portions are huge, and they generally all come with fries, although the TGI website does helpfully point out that they will swap these out for salad if you ask - not something that they readily advertise once you're there. That said, a small concession like a salad probably won't do you much good when faced with a behemoth of a steak (char-grilled of course), or a burger that's easily the size of your stomach, if not your face. There are the regular items of American fayre that you'd expect; burgers, fried chicken and steak all feature heavily, but there are other options. There's a tapas-y twist to some of the smaller dishes, with a deal on for 3 or 5. Picking up three would be great for one person, whilst 5 is enough for two. If you go down that road, I'd recommend the pretzels with Sam Adams cheese dip. This tastes almost exactly like warm Dairylea, but is oddly moreish - you'll hate yourself for liking it. If you go for anything meaty, you should definitely make sure that you have something with the Jack Daniels sauce or glaze. This is a smokey, sweet sauce, which has a little bit of spice to it, and doesn't really taste anything like Bourbon (which is a good thing, given that I can't stand Jack Daniels normally). You won't find it hard to come across something that you could have this with, given that you can get it on steak, chicken, prawns, and even salmon! As you would expect, at the weekends, and during the holidays, you can expect this place to be packed, with loads of kids about (it seems to be a popular place for birthdays, with no less than three renditions of the birthday song in the hour that we were there). So, don't go if you like it quiet. If you don't mind a bit of atmosphere, which I suppose you wouldn't, being in the Trafford Centre already, it's not too bad. Finally, a word on price - for what you get, this isn't the cheapest place to eat - most of the mains are in at between £10 and £20, with most hovering in the middle, but, for the occasional treat, it's not too bad. So, in summary, TGIs seems to be a great place to go if you're really in the mood for a slice of faux Americana, with a pretty decent selection of food and drink, with friendly staff and interesting things to look at if you get a bit bored of the conversations. TGIF indeed.

I called in Frankie and Benny's while looking for something to eat in Altrincham, this store is…read morearound a 5-10 minute walk away from the town centre and most of the shops which lie there, and is in a complex which also includes a Vue cinema and is opposite a Sainsbury's and Starbucks Coffee. Also nearby is a Tesco supermarket. This was my first visit to Frankie and Benny's since an awful experience (once again...) at their branch in Rochdale, which is their closest store to me but after hearing that they had a new gluten-free menu when talking to my coeliac friends, I decided to give them a try while passing in Altrincham today. The gluten free menu here now is much more improved and actually excites me, it includes pizza and pasta and although the selection of pizza is quite poor and it is basically only three to choose from which is simply: BBQ Chicken Pepperoni and Chilli (American Hot) Posh Margharitta There also is a limited range of pasta, which they didn't have on my visit however the gluten free pasta is Fussli which is more swirled pasta, which I don't normally like anyway based on past experiences. They also had a nice selection of potato skins, I ordered cheese, tomato, red onion and basil. They were okay but sadly nothing more than that and I have had much better in the past. This store did have free wi-fi which was awkward to sign up to, and I also managed to pick up a 241 deal on the app which was good, so I do suggest you download it before you visit here. My pizza was okay, actually, it was quite impressive. It is the second chain I am aware of to use a square base rather than a circular one to show it is gluten free, alongside Pizza Hut, but of course it is a different base. My pizza was slightly messy and the sauce seemed to be coming off abit and the cheese didn't seem to be fully melted but it was okay, it was nothing too spectacular but it did suit my needs at the time in terms of a quick yet decent gluten free meal in Altrincham, but it certainly wasn't the best pizza I've had and wouldn't even come close. The parking situation here is quite tricky, as Sainsbury's was closing I did have to pay to park across the way and the cinema has no parking of its' own I'm aware of, so you might have to pay for parking depending on when you visit. Service was also below average, the waiters seemed okay but not overlay friendly or helpful. Average Average Average Maybe slightly below that.. That helps to sum this place up hence it deserves a mid to high two-star rating.

Frankie and Benny's certainly has its merits, especially if you have young children. It's like an…read moreItalian version of TGI's, and although I'm sure this smaller chain wouldn't like to be compared to the corporate giant it's hard not to see the similarities. They both cater to groups and families, they both create a restaurant 'experience' with games for the chidren, merchandise as well as party bookings. Despite receiving the recent accolade of 'Best Italian Restaurant Chain 2009' at the PAPA Awards (Pizza and Pasta Awards), I'm not entirely sure it would make my shortlist. I'm not saying that the food is particularly bad; the pizzas have a thin base and the toppings are generous, the burgers are huge and stacked with fresh ingredients. But to me it just isn't somewhere I would come if I wasn't with children who need entertaining! I'm sorry..

Barista is a small Cafe / Bar situated in the middle of 'The Rock'- the busy shopping area in Bury…read moretown centre. Today was my first visit on an outing with mother and I enjoyed it. I ordered the home-made Butternut Squash and Basil Soup and a Mature Cheddar and Caramelised Red Onion sandwich with a side salad. My mum opted for one of the days specials - a Roasted Red Pepper and Goats Cheese Flatbread, which came toasted with chips. Both meals were freshly cooked and the service was friendly. We had shopping to do, so were in and out within 35 minutes, which I can imagine will be ideal for those busy weekdays with the people of the nearby businesses and shops popping in on their lunch hour. The rest of the menu seemed standard and what you'd expect from a town centre cafe. The prices were also reasonable. I wouldn't travel across town to go there - but if you're passing by when shopping and fancy a quick lunch, i'd recommend it. It's certainly better than many of the alternatiive eateries in Bury.