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

Had the shared chicken platter with the missus, it was huge, we couldn't finish it, full of taste with a few dips, highly recommended

First time going here and wow we where very impressed home cooked meals lovely atmosphere and great service thank you see you again soon

I was looking for somewhere to take my neighbour for a birthday meal, and when he suggested we try the Newton Grill (not having checked the reviews first) I must admit I honestly thought, oh gosh. Thankfully, we were both pleasantly surprised and very pleased. We were professionally greeted by the young waitress (Izzy) who asked us if we had parked up in the car park, as we'd need to check in to allow us a 2 hour free parking. I'd give her extra marks for pointing this out as not many places do. The food was most certainly all very fresh and cooked to a very high standard, and came with a very flavoursome salad. The portions were very generous in size and nicely presented. Unfortunately, we didn't take any pictures of our meals as it looked so good that we just got stuck in. I was reluctant to order the steak as I have always been served steak over cooked and tough. After reading the menu, I thought I'd give them the benefit of doubt and try it. It was cooked to perfection, very succulent and a good size. My neighbour had the salt and pepper chicken from the curly wurly selection and he too thoroughly enjoyed it. Overall the experience was great, welcoming and Izzy was very professional, hence the 5* review. Very well deserved.

Service was amazing, the waitress did amazing serving such a busy restaurant area by herself, extremely polite and helpful and couldn’t have done enough for us. Only thing I’d say about the food is to state how well done you want your steak as ours came rare, but the food was spot on. Prices are fair as the food is fresh and really nice and there’s something for all budgets

Tasty, wholesome meals, Typsy Lamb a favourite and the Sunday dinners are great value with option of upto 3 courses, which are a cracking deal. Eat in the general pub area or book in advance in the restaurant. But lovely food and fantastic varied menu x

Nice, varied menu. Good value. Staff come straight to your table to take a drinks order and then you can order food at bar. Only need to pay when you leave, which makes a nice change. Can’t fault the food and portion sizes.

We had the best mixed grill and steak burger in a while. Lovely staff. Update: we've been back several times, sampling the burger again, chilli, pepper chicken and the sea food salad, which were amazing too

BEST restaurant in Culcheth and surrounding areas!!! Me and a friend went here tonight for a catch up and were served really quickly. We had a cheesy garlic bread for our starter and it was amazing and so flavourful. For our mains we had the Rigatoni Agnello and the Linguine Granchio. Both were equally had very high flavour profiles and were cooked perfectly. For desert we shared the special Pistachio Eton mess and that was equally gorgeous. The staff were very professional and polite throughout the time we were there. I will always return. Thanks for the great night!

First time dining at ll Cortile and it didn't disappoint. Everything from the food, to the atmosphere, service and overall offering was excellent. I have a severe Peanut allergy and would like to personally thank the manager for being extremely understanding and helpful in ensuring I knew what I could and couldn't eat. I'm so sorry, I forgot to ask your name however will absolutely be coming back based solely on this and the warm welcome given. It makes a big difference knowing you are being catered for and can enjoy the evening without worry. Thanks!

Great food and service- especially good gluten free pizza. Update: returned Sat 29th October 2022, even better. Great atmosphere, very good service and great food/drink. Nice guy playing the piano/singing added a touch of class.

Was treated to this place by a friend. Really impressed with this hidden gem! First of all, it’s free parking and really easy to find. Staff were really friendly when we arrived and the decor is lush! Flower walls and lights. The place is super clean too I ordered the Slow Cooked Beef as a Sunday Roast and genuinely hands down the GREATEST Sunday Road I’ve ever had whilst eating out. Came with carrots and beans, mash and roast potatoes and a big Yorkshire pudding. Really impressed

Very fresh and delicious food, friendly and warm service and an authentic atmosphere - visitng the restaurant was a real experience! I love Taste Africana Restaurant and I will be back soon!

An amazing experience, thank you Taste Africana!!!! A wonderful introduction to African food, we had a tour around the menu, my husband eats fish and I'm a veggie, plenty of delicious options for us both. The meal was absolutely delicious! Fab music in the background and lovely company. We were even introduced to an African board game which was loads of fun! We will be back! Thank you again, a great evening! A must, very highly recommended!

If I could give this place more than five stars, I absolutely would! I travel an hour just to enjoy their food, and it’s worth every mile. Their Nkwobi, Isiewu and pepper soup are simply the best I’ve ever had—flavorful, tender, and cooked to perfection. Not only is the food top-notch in both quantity and quality, but the prices are also incredibly reasonable. You get amazing value for your money, which is rare these days. What truly sets this restaurant apart, though, is their exceptional customer service. The staff is warm, welcoming, and always ensures that every customer leaves satisfied. It feels like home every time I visit. If you love authentic, delicious food and outstanding service, this is the place to be. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a truly enjoyable dining experience!

We went here last weekend, to explore the newest cuisine in town. We were not disappointed, food was amazing, a friendly welcome and the longer wait - all is freshly prepared to your order- was brighten up by a little board game. Why not all 5⭐⭐?! It was a bit cold - the weather had turned and I guess being that early as we were the heating hasn't kicked in, which in turn gave the atmosphere a bit of - a chill!? Making the long wait for the food a bit of an endurance. That said, we loooved the food, it's a nice place and we will be definitely back for more!!!!!! With this, please give this amazingly exotic restaurant a visit, it counts and you would regret not having been there!!!

Not local to the area and randomly chose this restaurant to eat & with no pre conception I can easily say this is probably the nicest inadian restaurant I have eaten in. Nice atmosphere, friendly & helpful staff. Service was fantastic and the food was amazing. If I am ever in the area again I won't hesitate to book there again.

Working out of town, fancied a curry. Sooooo lucky, this was the nearest to my digs. Has the 4 course meal ( only managed 3 courses) and everything was stunning, meat all tender, sauces full of flavour but still taste the meat a vegetables. I will definitely return and highly recommend it for quality and price.

Decided to book for New Year’s Eve final sitting at 9.30pm. Table ready & we were made very welcome. Meal served at a lovely pace & all 5 of us had different meals all of which were excellent. I’m quite new to the area and eaten here on a couple of previous occasions. Honestly can’t find fault with anything. Had a relaxing enjoyable NYE. Thanks.

Came to The Kirkfield for the first time yesterday for a family meal and enjoyed delicious food in a very friendly, pleasant atmosphere. I particularly wanted to highlight how good the service was from the serving staff. They were very efficient, polite and friendly and never lost their smiles throughout a very busy, hectic service which we very much appreciated. The live music was great too. We'll definitely be back!

Great pub and restaurant, nit stated in hotel but would imagine just as good as the other services they offer. Good range of ales and beers, food was amazing, worth waiting for the freshly cooked variety the Sunday roast looked mouthwatering. Definitely will return.

This place may have the best pub food in Newton-Le-Willows. To be honest its better than either of the italians as well. The chef deserves some praise. I went today, family of 5, 2 courses, all lovely and loads fo drinks for £121. I dont think you can complain. The staff are seriously nice, so friendly and hardworking. Its an awesome place

A one night stay Christmas night as we were visiting our daughter. Even though we arrived late afternoon on Christmas day we had a warm welcome, a stunning room that was very very comfortable. Breakfast the next morning was amazing with a lovely welcome and chat from the lady serving. I just wish we could have stayed another night to truly appreciate it.

This is a little hidden gem of a pub in the countryside not far from the M6 J22. The owners are so friendly and welcoming. The food is just amazing and cooked to order we had the breakfast which was absolutely delicious. We regularly walk there with our dog.

Amazing pub highly recommend! The staff were so welcoming, kind and accommodating and worked their hardest to give amazing service going above and beyond. The food was really tasty with great portion sizes. Lovely atmosphere and great that it's dog friendly both inside and out. So worth a visit. Thank you

I’d never been here before but a pal suggested it was a good place to meet for breakfast. I had the eggs Benedict and he had the English breakfast. Both were lovely. We were made most welcome by the lady who served us and she made no attempt to bother us or hurry us. We are 2 old pals who hadn’t seen each other for years having a good catch up. I’m sure we’ll go back.

Needed food while on a journey, sat nav said there was a pub just off the main road so followed it. Very happy we did. The food was excellent, the staff were friendly and it was a good price. I don't normally eat Sunday lunch out as it never is as good as the one I cook at home, but if I lived closer, I would go as often as I could. We had one beef and one gammon Sunday lunch, homemade cheesecake drinks, and coffee. It was all really tasty. Couldn't fault anything.

29th JANUARY 2025. ‘Wandering Wednesday’ this week took Hubster Neil and I to an absolute diamond of a hidden gem….. ‘The Nevison Country Inn’ which is in Leigh, it’s an old untouched Country pub, not many of them left and it like a pub should be, locals stood at the bar and very welcoming.….. I was a little dubious at first looking on their website because of the low prices, in comparison to other pubs and restaurants that we have visited previously….. I was TOTALLY wrong…. The food was out of this World, EVERYTHING served in this little Gem is all homemade and you can really tell the difference, they were the best ‘proper’ chips we’ve ever had and they tasted exactly like my Nanna Smyth used to make….. I’ve found the next best to her chips and that’s saying something🥰. We went straight to entrées; We both had the same: ‘Brown Cow Pie’, with proper chips, the veg was cabbage and sliced carrots, both cooked perfectly al dente. The Pie was packed with thick chunks of braised steak, it fell apart, so lean, no fat at all and it literally melted in your mouth, covered in thick rich gravy and covered with a beautiful short crust pastry top….the plates were full of generous portions. We had a bucket of salt and pepper proper chips to share, along with Pepsi Max to wash it down. The two young Ladies serving us, Milan and Sienna were professional, had impeccable manners, they were rushed off their feet as it was lunchtime but always had a smile, they definitely know their jobs and do it very well. Behind the scenes is a very big thank you to the chefs….. your food is amazing, no room for improvement as it’s already perfect. We have found this hidden gem and will be back very soon, I would strongly recommend you book a table beforehand as the place was full within 10 minutes of us being seated…. It’s up there in our top 5…. So! would we go back?? Without a doubt YES, YES…

100/10 Food! I Had The Nevison Burger (beef) And It Was SUPERB!! As Soon As The Rich Flavour Hit My Mouth It Was Love At First Bite! I've Been Here Many Times The Service Has Always Been Exceptional! And The Food Has Only Gotten Better! Any Review That Puts This Brilliant Pub To Shame Is Utter Nonsense. This Is A Gem. Ty 4 Reading This Aswell

Good home cooked food at very reasonable prices, friendly staff and a classic pub layout and decor. I must have eaten here 20 times and never been disappointed. I bring friends and family to visit the Nevison whenever I'm in the area. Lovely big beer garden too when the weather's nice. Definitely one of my absolute favourite pubs and I've been to a few.

Booked a table of 7.. it was for my Dads 65th birthday. We all had starters, followed by steak, burger or ribs. The food came out all hot and fresh and steaks were cooked to our likings. The room at the back of the building we were in was cold with not much warmth and a blow heater plugged into the wall, which is a shame for anyone who dined in that room, it takes away and special feeling. The service was nice and polite and took the correct orders.

We came Christmas Eve for our family meal. Our server was kae and he was fabulous! Very polite, knowledgeable and efficient throughout our meal. He couldn’t do enough for us. The food & service is always top notch and Miller & Carter at Lowton will forever be our favourite for a special family get together

Great food and service as always. Always is with Sam thank you! Pre Valentines date, catered to my dietary needs perfectly. Long Island iced teas hit the spot, partners steak done to perfect and my lobster 🦞 just right. For a chained steak house the quality and value is great. Thank you again Sam and the team 🙌🏻

The food was gorgeous, full of flavour, the steak was cooked to perfection, also the waitress was very friendly & helpful

I arrived at the Horseshoe Inn after struggling to find a nearby lunchtime venue with an attractive variety of food on the menu. Here I found the true Lord of the Pies and am now a devotee! This first time I dined on his award winning Braised Beef masterpiece with Truffle and Parmesan mash and will definitely return to taste more and more. There’s also plentiful choice for vegetarian diners.

Lovely pub. Friendly and welcoming. Excellent proper home cooked food and wine with great choices. Reasonably priced. Well worth a visit. Will be back on a regular basis.