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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…

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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…
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Carmelo, Tottington – A family run Italian restaurant with good food and little finesse

Some restaurants are just easy to revisit. They offer good value food, average service, but somehow its consistent and dependable. Carmelo…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Vesuvio – “Shame, could so easily be a precious gem but lacks sparkle and presentation”

A booking in my view should mean that your table is ready and you are seated shortly after arrival. It was…
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  • Bellisimo Bistro, Burnley – Definitely not what we expected!

    May 12, 2019

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    May 12, 2019

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    May 12, 2019

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    May 12, 2019
Recent Posts
  • Bellisimo Bistro, Burnley – Definitely not what we expected!
  • Grand Pacific, Manchester – An explosion of flavours bound with atm​osphere
  • “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
  • Brexit – my solution for what it’s worth.. and I’m not happy about my conclusion!
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