Intimate dinner spot in Stoke

“Amazing food guy at checkout also chill”

“Visiting Whitchurch for the first time we tried to book in advance but was fully booked. On the evening we arrived we were called and advised that they’d had a cancellation and could fit us in . What a treat , fabulous food, wine and service , highly recommended, but to be sure, book well in advance!”

“Had my 30th birthday here. Perfect place for a small intimate celebration. The place was decorated beautifully, setting the scene and mood. The team were very friendly and to top it off, the cooking was just delicious. The owner is also the chef. She is so friendly. There is plenty of parking and a lovely venue. I would recommend it 100%.”

“My husband has just brought me my first bap (tuna and sweetcorn) from the corner cupboard. It was a great size bap, very filling and fresh ingredients. I would highly recommend anyone to go here looking for a great snack or something to eat.”

“Updated review. Glad to see that the same high quality has been transferred to the now relocated restaurant in Cheshire Street. The new larger premises (where the old Town House used to be) are just perfect, with increased capacity and really stunning decor.....even the toilet has received a fantastic makeover. The service is top class, really friendly and attentive and the food is deliciously authentic. Definitely need to book though since is very popular. Bella Italia Market Drayton. What a fantastic little authentic Italian restaurant and a great addition to Market Drayton's culinary offerings, complementing the already excellent nearby Foodshion (oriental) and Pickles (Indian). The fact that it is fairly small, 4 tables of 4 and a table for 6 gives it a really cosy and intimate vibe but with plenty of space between tables to afford privacy. The decor and lighting is quirky and has been really well thought out to provide a great experience for those seeking either a romantic atmosphere or somewhere different for a small celebration with family and friends. The background music was perfect. The menu is an Italian foodies' delight with a great range of beautifully prepared and presented pasta dishes along with a wide selection of meat dishes all at an excellent price. Thankfully not a pizza in sight! We were a party of 5 and shared the house antipasti (a large selection of cured meats, cheeses, olives and bruschetta) followed by various pasta dishes, Tiramisu or coffee all for less than £25 per head! They have a selection of soft drinks including zero alcohol beer, wine and fizz, or you can take your own alcohol. The service was top notch, attentive but not intrusive. This is definitely our new favourite local restaurant and will return very soon.”

“Once again we realy enjoyed are viennas thank you veey much very tasty”

“Wonderful place, so happy me and my partner decided to try this hidden gem. Loved the food, dumplings we're insanely good and the bao buns were perfection. Thank you so much, we'll be coming back frequently!”

“First time at the Spice Merchant, the restaurant had a warm and inviting atmosphere, the staff pleasant and helpful. The food was absolutely delicious and we ate everything! I would recommend it to family and friends and would say booking is essential at the weekends. So much better than Pabna!”

“Really nice little casual fine dining restaurant. Cosy place, good attentive service and excellent food. The gravadlax starter was very refreshing and the chicken vol au vent tasty. The The roast dinners were good and my pork chop with tempura corn was outstanding very well cooked. Desserts were tasty as well, a good example of Tiramisu and great cherry bakewell. Enjoyed the experience, would like to try the tasting menu next time, not cheap but worth it for high quality food.”

“Always been a great bar with great service and a wide selection of quality drinks but yesterday we hired the whole place for grandsons christening 120 people and I must say the service we received from Ben & his team was outstanding from start to finish, they had 3 bar staff on duty and they were none stop from the minute 120 of us walked through the door until we left, not once did you have to wait for a drink & we rang earlier in the week to see if they sold gluten free beer as I have celiac disease, to my amazement they had got a gluten free beer in especially which was the best gf beer I’ve ever had, very rare to find it in draft (which is like a restaurant not selling vegetarian food) but thanks to Ben & his team I could enjoy a decent drink. Thanks for everything guys!”

“Tasty food! Best by far Italian in Leek, the pizza and the tirmisu was amazing best one I've had in this country, service was great and the atmosphere was very good !”

“After a day at the leek beer festival yesterday a visit here on way home was essential! Open on Sundays from 8am! Two one piece breakfasts with tea, £13 all in, very nice too! Will pop in again when next over Leek way!”

“Great to find a good range of Belgian beers, including several zero alcohol beers. Sadly, there was no bar food available when we were there. Very friendly staff. Live music in the courtyard made for a great atmosphere.”

“Tom was really lovely, friendly and attentive - always kept checking on us to make sure we didn’t need anything else. Food was pretty good, not much cheese on the garlic bread but not fuming about it or anything & pasta was lovely.”

“i visited to the swann for lunch and this is a 10/10 pub i had a great time the staff were lovely and attentive the food was so yummy i had a mixed grill and a pedigree and it was the best in the area, excellent value for money, the restaurant was clean and the food was piping hot! will definitely be returning”

“What a brilliant hidden gem with a fantastic menu and lovely team. It was quiet when we went but booking is advised as it gets busy especially in the summer with the canal boats. Will be back again”

“I absolutely loved this place I took my niece and nephew there and they usually do not eat a lot but this time they finished their food and even asked for more!! This is my new favourite place!!”

“The outside area is a good place on a sunny day.”

“I had green curry, it was so delicious, I loved it so much. Hoping to go back soon. P.S. I don’t leave reviews regularly, but after seeing many spammy reviews with negative comments and fake photos, I wanted to let people know that it’s a lovely place to eat.”

“Spicelink Crewe The coconut rice was absolutely divine — a true chef’s kiss. The chicken tikka masala was rich, flavorful, and perfectly spiced. As for the garlic naan: crisp, buttery, and utterly addictive. Highly recommend!”

“Wow wow wow . Third visit to this place . Great staff food is amazing and the place looks amazing . Feels like we are eating in a 5 ⭐ restaurant. Keep up the great work .”

“Ordered 1st teatime meal yesterday. Hot and freshly cooked. Can highly reccommend their breakfasts and teatime meal.”

“Delightful Pet Friendly pub with great views of the Cheshire plains Warm friendly atmosphere Dog treats and dog menu available at the bar. And the food is excellent The staff are really nice and welcoming Will definitely be returning”

“Came here for lunch and had delicious food. I had a regular size (which was a decent size) pizza Arriba, which was delicious! The dough is fantastic, I like a doughy pizza and this one delivered on that. The toppings were really generous, too. I did ask to change the chorizo to nduja, which was kindly done for me, although after ordering and paying, I was then told there were no peppers available. Not a biggie, but I think it's fair to be told things like that before paying. My wife went for the Mancini pasta, which she said was also delicious. Especially the mushrooms in the dish. I tried one and agreed that the flavours were incredible. They taken on the flavours of the chorizo and were just so moreish! She said it was only warm, though, and could have done with being a bit hotter. The drinks we ordered they didn't have in stock, and I got the impression they maybe don't stock what's on the menu as they had other beers (although they didn't have it available to buy, just had one on display) and wines that weren't on the menu, which again isn't a biggie, but a little strange. The staff were friendly. We paid just over 32.50 for the pizza, pasta, glass of wine, and a beer, which we felt was fair, especially as the food was so nice. Overall, we enjoyed the food and would go back again.”

“I have know Abdul for as long as he has been supplying quality food in Stafford. He has always been most helpful and obliging. The quality of the food supplied by Thawa Bridge is excellent and I feel is the best take away Indian cuisine in the area. Don't take it from m, try it for yourself, you won't be disappointed”

“Our family favourite in Nepalese cuisine, this restaurant is a must-visit. We had the pleasure of dining here recently with friend and we were blown away by the delicious mixed grill and momos we had as starters. This was not our first time dining at this restaurant, and we can confidently say that it has consistently delivered delicious food at a great price. Additionally, there is plenty of space for parking, making it a convenient option for those driving in. The ambiance of the restaurant is clean and functional, with no luxury or frills, but it is welcoming and comfortable nonetheless. The service was excellent, with friendly and attentive staff who made sure our dining experience was pleasant.”

“I made a very last minute booking for my son’s birthday. Was surprised to arrive to balloons and banners at the table, and even a complimentary desert for the birthday boy. The staff were attentive and welcoming, and the food was the best we’ve had in a long time! There’s absolutely nothing negative i could say about our visit. We have ordered take out many times but this is our first dining in visit. Will definitely be visiting again soon! Thankyou!”

“What can I say it has to be the best around, for the buffet it has to be tried, I have takeaway mostly.”

“Originally called to order a takeaway but the friendly welcome prompted us to eat in . Food was excellent. A few different dishes to the usual run of the mill favourites. Relaxed atmosphere. Sensible prices. If it wasn't our last night in the area we'd definitely have returned.”

“Looking great since refurb and nice atmosphere”