The Best Restaurants in Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom (2025)

Best place to chill in Bolton! Friendly staff, great service, affordable price, great Afro music and DJ, nice and cosy atmosphere. Highly recommended

Nice and vibrant. Will definitely be going back for the gost meat.

Very good place to visit chill and relax and good customer service.

The food was very delicious, and affordable, drinks were affordable and glad there were choices to choose. The DJ was great, a nice friendly place to celebrate with friends or partner.

Went yesterday for an unexpected lunch with a few of my girlfriends. The food was amazing, good quality, reasonably priced, loads to eat, huge menu and the service we couldn't fault.The staff were attentive and friendly, always asking if we need anything and bringing us drinks. Really nice surroundings and the drinks were good, the martini cocktails I believe we're lovely. DJ after 10pm and we had an unexpected treat when we visited the bathroom, hit the big red button, I promise you won't regret it! 😂

The staff are amazing with brilliant customer service. The food is so tasty and the best Indian food I have ever ate. The atmosphere is amazing and the belly dancer is wonderful. Would recommend this to anyone and friends and family

Just eaten here and wow what a fantastic restaurant this is! My waiter Nandu was most charming as he waited on me during my visit. I had paratha, poppodums and a coconut cheesecake....absolutely scrumptious! Great vibes with trendy lighting where the ambiance was spot on. Can't wait to dine here again! Thank you team for your great service.

Came here for the valentines day night. It was advertised for 6pm. From Facebook posts it looked like it was really busy after we went and had some pretty good entertainment on. If we had known this, we would have booked a table for later and stayed longer. Really nice food. Would love to see tapas type dishes/menu so we can try a number of different dishes. Would be really beneficial if on you could do a social media type menu showing what the food looks like with an explanation of what it is. I think this is a bit of a hidden gem that has great potential. I'll definitely be visiting again. Cocktails were really nice too, and great presentation of all food and drinks. Priced very well and would have spent more on tapas style dishes and drinks.

I wanted to eat here on this day trip to Bolton. It gets great reviews on Google Maps and it didn't disappoint. We were recommended the Masala Dosa and it was the bomb.

The food is lovely. We had plain dosa, samosa chaat and vada pav. No complaints at all. The waitress lady is super friendly and helpful. Would go again for nice Indian street food!

Went late afternoon Saturday, it was nicely busy, but with great, friendly service. Food was lovely. Reasonably priced, freshly cooked and plenty of vegan options, will def6be back 😁

Best Indian food I ever had and the dessert was absolutely delicious,lovely and friendly staff they all smile and they make you feel welcomed , every single one of them , I been served by Krunal the whole time lovely lad. Definitely recommend will come again.

Very attentive service, food was excellent and a nice quirky atmosphere in the restaurant. Will definitely go again.

As good as the reviews promised. Didn't rush home and treated myself to a dinner for one! Was made to feel very welcome and enjoyed a mid week treat. Would 100% go back and bring friends, an excellent Italian.

Had a lovely meal last night the place was very busy the food was delicious plenty to choose from we had chicken livers off the special with a lovely garlic bread with tomatoes onions cheeses followed by a great chicken main :)

Wow food was beautiful and homely and staff so friendly

What a luvly place for lunch. The ambience, service and food was excellent. We will be returning for an evening meal and would highly recommend 👌

Excellent food would go again and highly recommend they do lovely cocktails aswell as food and the waitress was also lovely who served us nice little spot in Bolton town centre it cost us nearly 80 for what we had and one drink each but we did go on a Saturday they have offers on in the week so if you didn't want to pay as much but want lovely food then I would recommend going on a week day . I did think it was worth the price we paid to be honest I didn't have one complaint

The food was amazing. Service was really good. Restaurant was nice and clean. You need to book in advance as they are always fully booked, with good reason. Photos are of the garlic bread starter. Calamari, lamb kebabs, garlic prawns, chicken wings, ribs, chorizo and cheese and Brie. All freshly cooked, tastes amazing. 5 star review. I will definitely be back.

I've been here twice for group Christmas meals. The menu is varied with something for all tastes , portion size is good, staff are friendly and helpful, restaurant decor very nice. The set menus are very good value.

Had a great experience at Jaan’s in Bolton! The food was absolutely delicious—full of flavor and cooked to perfection. The menu has a great variety, from traditional curries to grilled dishes, and everything we tried was top-notch. The service was just as impressive—friendly, attentive, and quick. The restaurant itself has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, making it a great spot for a meal with family or friends. Definitely recommend and will be visiting again soon!

Amazing food, great atmosphere and lovely staff. Will definitely be back again!

Our first time visiting here and it definitely won't be our last. Such a lovely restaurant with beautiful decor and friendly staff. Myeel who seated us upon arrival and served us throughout our meal was very attentive and accomodating and gave us great recommendations of the restaurants best sellers. We ordered the Tawa grill for 3, poppadoms with spice tray, blue lagoon mocktail, pineapple mocktail, 2x j2o, brownie with ice cream, kheer and moroccan tea. Everything was presented well and tasted amazing. Spice level was perfect and food was very tasty and flavourful. Myeel checked on us regularly throughout our meal and made sure we had everything we wanted and needed. Great service. We will definitely be back again soon!

Quality of food, service, atmosphere were top notch. The steak was the best I've ever had and was huge. Will be coming back very soon

How have I not already reviewed this place!? I've been coming to Nick's restaurant for years. It is by far the best dining experience in Bolton. Mouth watering food, lovely friendly staff, nice ambiance... it's got it all. It is in the middle of an urban area and doesn't have it's own car park, but there's always plenty of nearby street parking. It's also not the cheapest place, but you get what you pay for. You will eat like royalty and leave with a full stomach, guaranteed. It is worth every penny. Plus, they often have a market menu which can make a great saving. Seriously, this place is wonderful. I will go back time and time again.

I was taken there as a treat for my Birthday today.My daughter and son in law and my eldest son travelled from York and Sheffield and had asked me to chose a place for lunch.I have been to various places for a meal in the past, most of them have been a much of the sameness.I am not one for chain restaurants. I had heard some good reports about Nicks in the past My daughter booked online for the 4 of us I can tell you the food was fantastic! the service was great as well as the atmosphere. I was really surprised when it came to desserts, when out blasted 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY' and then I was presented with strawberry and ice cream topped with a sparkler! I must admit that I blamed it on my daughter for arranging it, she said she hadn't, but on the booking it asked her if we were celebrating anything, she answered 'dad's birthday' Although I felt very embarrassed, it was a really nice touch added to the service,and one I won't forget in a hurry! All in all a great experience, I really can't wait for the next time they visit so we can come again. Nicks is definitely the place to go!!!

The most gorgeous food as always and top notch service. Would highly recommend the ribeye steak and king prawns,a real treat. Thank you Nick and the team. We can’t wait to come again.

Rokka is such a lovely restaurant with welcoming staff and a great menu. The food was sublime. With the decoration, styling, and music it felt like we could have been in the Mediterranean. We can't wait to go again.

Celebrated my sisters birthday on the 8th February with four family members food was fantastic, lovely atmosphere nothing was to much trouble. And they finished off the evening with singing happy birthday. Would recommend!

Had a family lunch out, it was our first time here. Absolutely fantastic meal. Service was impeccable and the food 5/5, flavoursome, plenty and well presented. We will be back 👍

Ciao napoli is the best Italian restaurant in Bolton. Friendly and great food, fair prices on food and drinks, lovely service and relaxed atmosphere

Absolutely fantastic food. Lots of flavour. Best Italian ever. Excellent customer service. Great for vegetarian food also. Good prices. Would definitely go again. I went with 11 others who also had a great time 👍🏻

This restaurant has stood the test of time. The reason being it is consistent in good service and good food! It's a relatively small place which helps create a nice cosy atmosphere. Staff always very pleasant and helpful. Recommend a visit!

Having recently moved to Bolton and loving Italian food we visited Ciao Napoli with friends. We have to be a little bit careful as two out of the four of us are gluten intolerant, but we had seen that there are plenty of options on the menu, as well as gluten free alternatives. We all had something different and all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. We will definitely be back.

The steak was absolutely phenomenal—perfectly cooked, juicy, and so tender it practically melted in my mouth. The peppercorn sauce was silky smooth, rich, and flavorful, perfectly complementing the steak. The service was top-notch as well. Sheena, who served us, was warm, attentive. The atmosphere was inviting and created the perfect setting for a great meal. I highly recommend this place to anyone who loves a quality steak and excellent service. I will definitely be back for more!

Visited Tribez Bolton on New year's eve as a group of 21 people and the owner was very accommodating and gave us a good discount. The grills were amazing, I particularly really enjoyed the mashed potatos as it was unique, never had anything quite like it, the tribez signature salad my friend ordered which I tired a lit was absolutely delicious 😋 will definitely order one for myself the next time I am there. We were served by Faizan and Ahad, absolutely amazing gentlemen, they were very nice, quick and efficient. Thank you very much for the good service. I am looking forward to my next visit.🤤

The food was absolutely delicious, though it did take a bit longer than expected - especially as we were the only ones there. That said, it was worth the wait. The surprise of the night? Being told it’s cash only. A little heads-up beforehand would have been nice! The decor and vibe fit the place perfectly, though, so all in all, a good experience. Just remember to bring cash! Did NOT accept card payment on our visit. Staff verbally confirmed the food here is halal.