Dining spot in Ashton-under-lyne

“Lovely meal, efficient and consistent service!! We even got a free birthday dessert for our friend because our server Estela paid attention to the small details!! Will be coming again, thank you so much!!”

“Went for the first time with a group of 10. Service was excellent. The staff were so accommodating and friendly. We weren't rushed in the slightest and the quality of the food was excellent. The chicken pakora starter was probably the best I've ever had. We sat in their bar area afterwards and had some more drinks. The coffee with cream and sugar was lovely. Would definitely come back here.”

“very yummy food , very good customer service”

“Lovely pub food. Extensive options from buckets to mega Sunday lunch. Friendly welcome & great service. Very good value for money.”

“I had a great experience at Five Guys! The food came out very quickly and was fresh and delicious. The staff were really friendly, and Cedric in particular was extremely helpful. Since it was my first time trying the Five Guys menu, he took the time to explain it and help me choose. Excellent service and tasty food — I’ll definitely be coming back!”

“Lovely service by Leah. Very quick with the starters and mains. The new spice level was really nice.”

“Fabulous gym. I started 6 years ago when my son was in a ninjas class to fill the time, I go 3-4 times a week now and it’s been amazing for my fitness and energy. I’ll be going for black belt at my next grading! It’s totally inclusive, everyone is encouraged to reach their best regardless of age, fitness level etc. Lots of different classes to choose from in timetable and great facilities. Top class coaches who invest in all students. My daughter goes now as well and she loves it. Welcoming, respectful culture. Very lucky to have this place round the corner. I’d recommend it to anyone.”

“What a find. I was out for an appointment, and was early. We spotted this place, unassuming. We were greeted and seated. The breakfast was cooked from scratch fresh. No preparation, out of fridge to be cooked The value was excellent. Also I could help that community in a small way. If was in my home town would be a regular.”

“Great local pub with good atmosphere. All staff are friendly and helpful.”

“This cafe is the best cafe I’ve been to. The staff is amazing with my son and always have a good chat when we go. We normally go every weekend and the food is 10/10. Thank you so much for being friendly having amazing food and being the best cafe in Mossley. ❤️❤️❤️”

“Food and Thorn Bistro, led by Nicky and her wonderful team, catered our end-of-year team lunch and delivered directly to our offices in Piccadilly, Manchester. From start to finish, the experience was outstanding. The quality of the food was fantastic, beautifully presented, incredibly flavourful, and clearly prepared with great care. Every dish not only tasted amazing but looked spectacular, taking our event to the next level and making it a truly special occasion. Nicky was an absolute delight to work with. Her professionalism, warm communication, and attention to detail made the entire process seamless. The delivery and service were exceptional, and the team went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. We will definitely be choosing the Food and Thorn team again in the future. I cannot recommend them highly enough for any event big or small!”

“Very clean , very helpful the beef And tomato We have just collected was absolutely Delic. Ious”

“Lovely little hidden gem of a cafe. Really tasty food & drinks, a great atmosphere. I've lived in Mossley all my life and only found out about the existence of this place recently, but I'm definitely glad I did. Went back today (my third visit) to find a new menu. Food still of a very good quality, but I preferred the breakfast sandwich that was on the old menu. The crispy potato skins were a strange addition. I'm all for not throwing away food, but they weren't something I'd try again.”

“Intimate little restaurant serving fabulous food, all cooked on order by owner and Chef, Mandy. The paella is the best I have ever tasted but don't forget to check the specials board as well. When everything is so good it's ideal that it's tapas, perfect for sharing with family and friends. Menu prices are very reasonable and as it's BYOB, you save money bringing your own alcoholic drinks. (Edit ; they charge that small an amount for corkage i never even noticed until they replied to this review) Friendly, attentive staff in a lovely relaxed atmosphere complete the picture, making this one of my favourite places to bring the people that I love. x”

“Just been here this evening for the first time to celebrate my daughter’s 21st-family of 10. From the minute we walked in, we were warmly welcomed. The staff are so smiley and friendly, the place has a great atmosphere, and the food and presentation was faultless. Nicest place we’ve visited for a long time, thank you!”

“A lovely cafe with welcoming staff members. They are in the perfect spot for a bite to eat at the end of your walk. They accept cards as well as cash and the prices are reasonable. A Kelly's ice cream on a nice cone was £3. There are toilets too. Parking can be difficult on weekends but we've never struggled in the week”

“Best little treasure I've come across, absolutely stunning. Really amazing options for Gluten free”

“What a treat of a cafe to find in Ashton . Proper home made tater hash served with bread and butter was delicious! Lovely atmosphere and great staff !”

“I go here regularly for lunch as I work nearby, the food is always excellent and the staff are very friendly. The quiche today was especially good, the best I've ever tasted.”

“Went in today and had our regular breakfast but also got the chance to sample the new pizza!!! They were absolutely amazing and compared to some of the best ones I’ve had in Manchester! Staff are all really friendly and helpful and remember you from previous visits! Can’t wait to go in again soon for pizza!”

“Nice clean cafe, staff were friendly and the food was great.”

“Amazing food and atmosphere. No expense spared on the building and interior. Extremely tasty food and drinks, attentive and friendly staff. Best curry house I know.”

“We have only ever had the take aways when we want to treat ourselves. We have lived in Saddleworth almost 8 years now and we have really struggled to find a decent Indian restaurant, it has always been hit and miss. There was never any consistency, sometimes good, sometimes bad…HOWEVER I think this is by far our favourite place! We keep going back! The poppadoms are always amazing, every single time, not full of oil and greasy tasting, their Lime Pickle is gorgeous and the food is delicious. The lamb chops are a favourite and you can tell there is no cheat, they have been properly marinating in the delicious spices. The tandoori spices must be a family secret, to die for. Most definitely recommend if you want a genuine taste of India. And it is a plus there is minimal plastic waste:)”

“Perfect cafe and open on a Sunday morning. Winner all round”

“Always come here, been recently with 23 people, in one big group, all food served at the same time, all right, everyone loved it, was an amazing night which was catered for perfectly by the amazing team at lal quila, had a baby and was given a high chair, thanks!”

“We had a birthday lunch on Sunday 27 July 2025. 9 of us and the food was absolutely delicious 5 had lamb awsome the others had chicken kitchen staff could not do enough for us. We will definitely be going again. Jack fleming”

“Excellent Italian with some unusual non standard dishes and specials plus an extensive drinks menu and wine list. We had a lovely evening and three course meal. Thought prices were reasonable too. Staff were very friendly. There's plenty of room between tables great for large parties too and a secure car park. No hesitation recommending will be back again soon.”

“My first time at chiquito and I really enjoyed it. Great food, drinks and atmosphere and the service was amazing. We were served by Tim who was helpful and attentive and a good laugh! Made us feel welcome and like nothing was too much trouble, only in Manchester for the weekend but will definitely come again.”