Italian | Fifty Four and Counting

Bellisimo Bistro, Burnley – Definitely not what we expected!

BistrofiftyfourandcountingMay 12, 2019

We were on our way to Gawthorpe Hall and decided to stop for a bite to eat based on local Tripadvisor and Yelp recommendations. Rave reviews caused us to call and check they were open and to book a table. When we arrived we were shocked to discover it was like a cafe! And we’d…

FoodfiftyfourandcountingOctober 9, 2018

Pasta Evangelists – Creative Italian pasta dishes that make you look like a Gourmet Chef

Italian food is, without doubt, one of my all-time favourite foods so when I had the opportunity to try out Pasta…

AirlinesfiftyfourandcountingMay 25, 2018

Sani Resort, Halkidiki, Greece – Where 5 Stars exceed your expectations

I’ve travelled to many places in my lifetime and confess often to feeling slightly underwhelmed. Generally the staff look harassed and…

BuryfiftyfourandcountingMarch 5, 2018

Dooties, Bury – Great food and more..

When I last visited this family run business on the edge of Bury I confess I was not as observant as…

FoodfiftyfourandcountingMarch 5, 2018

Piccolo, Gatley, Manchester – Simple Italian food

I remember in my teenage years visiting Gatley where they had the local cinema .. it was one of my favourite…

BuryfiftyfourandcountingJanuary 26, 2018

Dooties, Bury – a family gem in an unlikely location

It’s an unlikely location to find a restaurant where little parking exists, where the road is narrow and situated at the…

FoodfiftyfourandcountingJuly 29, 2017

Croma, Prestwich – A draft with good food

When my oldest friend Simon recently paid us a welcome visit we decided to go out for a local bite to…

FoodfiftyfourandcountingMay 27, 2017

Bocconcino, London – Advance to Mayfair for Authentic Italian food within a Tuscan Setting

For those that play the game called Monopoly you’ll immediately know that Mayfair is Londons most expensive property location. It’s surrounded…

FoodfiftyfourandcountingMay 17, 2017

Gusto – Manchester – Italian food for the discerning

Behind every closed door lay secrets that often remain between four walls. When we think of trendy cities full of life,…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 23, 2017

The search is on for this years winners of the ‘Fifty Four and Counting Best ‘Restaurant’, ‘Pub Grub’ and ‘Street Food’ Awards 2017

Spread the word! Fifty Four and Counting 2017 Awards are on! I know .. there are loads of great restaurants out…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 12, 2017

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Category: Italian

Bellisimo Bistro, Burnley – Definitely not what we expected!

Pasta Evangelists – Creative Italian pasta dishes that make you look like a Gourmet Chef

Sani Resort, Halkidiki, Greece – Where 5 Stars exceed your expectations

Dooties, Bury – Great food and more..

Piccolo, Gatley, Manchester – Simple Italian food

Dooties, Bury – a family gem in an unlikely location

Croma, Prestwich – A draft with good food

Bocconcino, London – Advance to Mayfair for Authentic Italian food within a Tuscan Setting

Gusto – Manchester – Italian food for the discerning

The search is on for this years winners of the ‘Fifty Four and Counting Best ‘Restaurant’, ‘Pub Grub’ and ‘Street Food’ Awards 2017

Prezzo – Mill Hill, London.. surprisingly good food and atmosphere

Porada Whitefield

Pizza Express Hale – A popular place.. especially early on a Sunday night!

Vesuvio – “Shame, could so easily be a precious gem but lacks sparkle and presentation”

Bellisimo Bistro, Burnley – Definitely not what we expected!

Grand Pacific, Manchester – An explosion of flavours bound with atmosphere

“Rags”, Hope Mill Theatre – A stunning musical that follows in the footsteps of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’

Spicewayuk- Fancy Fish herbs give this white fish extra flavour