I chose this restaurant recently for it's convenient location and did not have great expectations…read morebut it was actually excellent. Food delicious, staff pleasant, service swift and cost reasonable. There is an upstairs dining room as well as the ground floor so is bigger than it looks. Recommended.

This place wasn't easily seen on approach, and the casual tourist would probably head into the Thai…read moreor Indian you pass on the way up the street. However if you make it past you'll be rewarded with classic Italian food, at very reasonable prices. The per-theatre menu provides 2 courses for £8.50, and kids meals are £4.50. Service was good. My only complaint would be that it was a little squashed in, but don't let this put you off. I wasn't expecting to eat this well in Buxton at such a reasonable price.

Loved the food, service and all of the safety precautions. I popped by for an early weekend brunch…read moreat an outdoor patio table. Staff was all masked, hand sanitizers on table and contact tracing in place. That allowed me to relax into the restaurant experience even during this stressful time. I had the banana pancakes and a coffee. Once we're on the other side of this thing, I look forward to long brunches and dinners here with friends also! Thank you.

Brilliant place to go I have been there 2 times and would definitely recommend it the service was…read moreamazing it is your classic Italian restaurant the atmosphere in there was very bright I ordered the spaghetti bolognese and the portion was massive even the children's meal was big

What a stunning venue and stunning food! Really enjoyed our visit here - star treatment without the…read moreprice tag. We sat in a booth and the service was attentive throughout... somehow made our way through 3 courses too! The hand rolled meatballs and mussels were rich and indulgent starters, while the pork belly and steak were real comforters for a cold autumn night. Tip - swap the chips for truffle fries and order a rocket and Parmesan salad on the side! Somehow we managed to save room for dessert. Was a bit of a shame that two of the options weren't available, although the brownie and sorbet soon put smiles back on our faces. Especially washed down with a few digestifs! Would definitely recommend this place for a special occasion - it may be a chain but it certainly doesn't feel like one!

the service is appalling. The food is at best reasonably presented and average. this is a shame as…read morethe brand exceeds in other locations. Full review on TripAdvisor. But can not recommend and would certainly not return.

Very good Italian restaurant in the center of Manchester. On King Street, San Carlo serves very…read moregood and typical Italian fare. The service is equally good. The decor and ambiance are excellent.

This place was packed, which is to me a good sign. There is patio seating available, but for faster…read moreservice we sat inside. There is a full, authentic Italian menu. The table next to us had folks speaking Italian, another good sign. Staff were reasonably attentive though we never did get the water we asked for three times. It was a very noisy Saturday and the ambience was pretty fun. As for food, I had the best caprese salad I've ever had (I want to mimic it at home) and 'pasta normale'.

Anybody else ever been on a Merseyside slash Manchester train, passed Newton-Le-Willows and…read morethought, that sounds like such a nice place? I did. I'd been thinking it for years, thus I cut my journey short and hopped off knowing I could get home in a jiffy. It's a good place to have a wander, certainly, and thanks to this wander I located Ariete, yet another Italian eatery. I've often joked on Yelp about how I've found myself returning again and again to Mediterranean fare so many times that I bore even myself, but Ariete was so interesting it managed to buck that trend. Fairly young, this is a place that has a strong ethos. The food is not the focus. Uh-oh, alarm bells go off when you hear phrases like that. So, the food is not the focus - we can basically eat swill so long as the ambience and entertainment is up to scratch? Not the case here. The aim is to get all the senses going, not Heston Blumenthal style with iPods and dry ice but to combine non-invasive live music with delicious food, friendly welcoming staff and elegant decor. Oh and if you're wondering about all the sheepy emblems around, Ariete is Italian for ram. Aries, non? All the European languages link up in some way. You'll get all your usuals - seafood, beef, salads, risottos, pasta, pizza, antipasti for picky days and even some more unusual options such as seafood pancakes (highly recommended, by the way, I don't normally lust after creamy sauces but I can't resist that white wine and cheese option). The sides are superb too, garlic bread to get a room with and dough balls so springy you'll want to keep poking them. Plus the desserts are stunning and the service matches up nicely. Looks like I'll have to cut my train journeys short more often!

Ariete Bar and Restaurant nestles at the heart of Newton-le-Willow's picturesque High Street, three…read moremiles from Warrington and St.Helens or a 30-minute drive from both Manchester and Liverpool. What is today the entrance to the restaurant was originally the gateway into Haydock Park Racecourse. When the archway became too narrow for the increasingly wide coaches, it was donated to the former 'Council of Newton-le-Willows' as an entrance to the local market. The building is very impressive with a long and interesting history. Everything about Ariete is brilliant, food, atmosphere and service. A very different experience - check it out!

Azzurro is a lovely independent Italian restaurant on Burton Road that always seems to be bustling…read morewith patrons. It's a good example of well-made traditional dishes in a modern, clean setting (although I'd prefer more rustic decor to match the food, so hard to come by these days). The menu itself is mostly made up of pasta, fish and meat dishes, and whilst it's quite short, there's a blackboard with daily specials that always has something that stands out. The last time I came here I tried the Penne Senese: penne pasta with Tuscan fennel salami, walnuts, brandy, cream and parmesan. It was heavenly. I also tried some of my date's Tuscan style wild boar meat stew, a little more expensive than my dish at £13.95 but well worth it, it melted in my mouth. The service was a little slow when I came here but the smiles and the overall atmosphere more than made up for it, and anyway, we were in no rush.

I love going to Azzurro and have been for years now. It's small setting is perfect for dates and if…read moreyou have a bigger party they push the tables together for you and hey presto, that's just as great too. With a modern interior, low lighting and lots of relaxed customers there always seems to be an intimate and friendly feel to the place. The owner Emin seems to be a really friendly guy and couldn't do enough for us when we went last time. But, let's get to the most important part, the FOOD! They always have a good board of specials on, which includes the fish of the week, whilst the permanent menu has some great classics. They really know how to cook a great Bistecca, and the mussels I had for my starter in a white wine sauce are the best I've had in Manchester. I wouldn't recommend going during the week though as it's always pretty dead and so is the atmosphere, but if you like Italian food Friday and Saturday night are a good choice.

Omg im so glad I came here, I go past it on my way home from work and eventually decided to set…read moreaside a day to come here. We were greeted at the door by a friendly waiter who showed us to our seats and after a few mins took our order. The food came at a fairly quick time, we weren't waiting too long and the food was piping hot. Everything was delicious and I cannot fault it. It's just a shame the place was fairly empty as it's a wonderful establishment and should be bustling with customers! Go visit this place!

This family run restaurant used to be The Half Way House pub. It has been beautifully transformed…read moreinside but keeps its original appearance from the outside. There is a small car park and room to park on the road outside. The owners (one of them is a Premiership Referee so look out for the odd famous face) live in the Bolton area and can often be seen working in the resaurant. It is my favourite place to eat. From the moment you walk in, you are made to feel welcome. There are 2 Italian waiters who speak excellent English and are more than happy to help you pronounce the items and even teach you some Italian. The menu is extensive with daily specials. There is a good choice of wine. There is a small bar area that you can retire to after your meal. The food is reasonably priced and freshly prepared to your specifications.

I'm not the biggest fan of Frankie and Benny's, it's a chain restaurant which takes on too much…read more Not satisfied with being an American or Italian themed restaurant, it instead tries to take on both. And I'm sad to say it fails pretty miserably in most areas. Nothing is outstanding, the service is pretty mediocre but that's the same in most of the Trafford Centre. It's kind of a good location being based in car park because it's not always as busy as the restaurants inside as people forget about it. The prices are OK but not cheap. It's OK for lunch but I really wouldn't head here for dinner. It's a jack of all trades, master of none.

Like other people have said, the service is V.E.R.Y. S.L.O.W…read more... The food was fine. I liked the atmosphere. Just prepare to sit for a while.