Barchetta in Cheshire East

Food ok, plates cold. Have had friendlier staff

Been here before a few years ago and was excellent, returned based on ratings here. My goodness I do not know what was worse, the service, the miserable waiting staff or the dried up bland, tasteless food. Had the Kofte, seasoned with Turkish spices, might as well have been, circles cut from a budget supermarket burger, then incinerated….. The chicken skewers were not much better. MY wife did however enjoy her salmon.

Good food, quick courteous service. Good location. Tad pricey tho.

Bland food, pasta was almost inedible the worse we have ever been served in a restaurant ! The owner/ chef is Turkish not Italian he was arrogant and aggressive more interested in holding “court” at the bar. Obviously under the influence of something! Had been recommended will definitely not be returning

This is a lovely restaurant with delicious food and attentive staff. A fabulous atmosphere too.

Lovely Italian bar, restaurant. Excellent service and lovely staff, nothing too much trouble. Food was scrumptious.

Food was ok. Pizza wasn't great can make better base at home with normal oven. Food wasn't terrible.... Wasn't great either. Can't recommend as there are so many other places doing better food for the price. Service was good, staff were very friendly, Shame the food isn't quite up to it.

Lovely place by the canal, the owners are lovely and the food is really nice and tasty

Have not visited this restaurant for some time and was pleasantly surprised at the vast selection on the menu, good value for money and great service. It’s a great spot by the canal so if weather permits you can sit outside. Food was very tasty and the range of dishes offered included non Italian options. Staff were very friendly and accommodating and worked hard. If you park they will check with you and sort as the car park is monitored. The staff worked hard and I recommend you give it a go. I had a chicken dish with tomato, peppers and chilli, it was well executed and very enjoyable.

My husband called in to see if it was a dog friendly restaurant, he was told we could sit outside or get a takeaway. When he came back to tell me we decided to go to the local pub, however they didn’t cook on a Wednesday so we decided to get a takeout. We ordered a drink and whilst doing so we saw that there was a dog in the restaurant. We ordered food and when my husband went to pay he queried that there was a dog inside and he said he’d bern told they were not dog friendly, the waiter said they were the owners. This is very wrong. If it is not dog friendly it shouldn’t matter whose dog it is. Anyway we enjoyed our drink in the outside area and when our takeaway arrived, I was shocked at the small boxes. We opened them up and there was a small 9” pizza and I had a small meal of Kofta, it said with fries flatbread hummus and tasiki. In fact it was a small portion of fries a tbsp of hummus and tasiki and a half pita bread. The koftas were awful very dry and flavourless. The pizza my husband tasted nice but extremely small for the money. The only good thing was that we got 20% off but still at the price we felt extremely dissatisfied and certainly would not go back.

Had takeout but was amazing service, fast food prep and tasty food. Wonderful

The food was most excellent and good portions.

Simply the best restaurant in sandbach

What a great little restaurant. Italian cuisine with that attention to unobtrusive service that usually only exists on the continent. We dropped in on a scorching Thursday late lunchtime (2pm) expecting "sorry kitchen closed" and met with exemplary hospitality. Food is excellent, on a hot day the shady waterside terrace is gorgeous.

Went for a meal last night the food was amazing the waitress was lovely would not hesitate to return and strongly recommend

Had a lovely family meal tonight. Great service and food Would recommend.

Great restaurant that's worth the trip out. Remember to give your car reg at reception so that you don't need to buy a parking ticket.

Lovely restaurant. Badly let down by the food. My wife had lamb with chips. The lamb and the chips were inedible. They looked and tasted as though they had been reheated from the day before.

Surprised to see negative reviews about this lovely restaurant. Idyllic setting on the canal, beautiful interior, lovely food at reasonable prices. Great service. What more could you ask. We've only visited twice and on both occasions early evening but have left happy on both occasions. We all commented that the restaurant definitely has a Turkish vibe and if the owners are Turkish maybe steer away from the Italian theme and serve good Turkish food instead / as well. We will return tho for Italian or Turkish cuisine !!

Superb restaurant will definitely be going back food and service tremendous

Really nice location, but be prepared to pay £5 for a pint of coke (2024). Food is average at best overpriced for what it is.

Great value for money and outstanding food

Excellent food and great service

Not impressed at all. Ordered an item without mushrooms yet mushrooms found. This could have been excused but this happened last time I went. Simple request that couldn’t be made. I pointed out that should someone have allergies they would be in serious trouble. I personally will not be returning nor recommending to anyone. A friend had the steak and was very disappointed. Further to this the gents toilet was blocked and not clean. Such a shame as the place looks good with nice location.

Not impressed at all. Ordered an item without mushrooms yet mushrooms found. This could have been excused but this happened last time I went. Simple request that couldn’t be made. I pointed out that should someone have allergies they would be in serious trouble. I personally will not be returning nor recommending to anyone. A friend had the steak and was very disappointed. Further to this the gents toilet was blocked and not clean. Such a shame as the place looks good with nice location.

Very disappointed after confirming our lunchtime booking for 7 to arrive and find the restaurant closed and no one in attendance.

We arrived and we're shown to our table and given menus. We waited ages for someone to ask about drinks. While we were waiting i overheard the waitress telling another customer there was no asparagus. When she eventually came to take our orders this wasn't mentioned and i ordered the chicken pollo which contained asparagus and nothing was said so I thought I had misheard her. The meal arrived minus the asparagus with no alternative and was really bland and tasteless. We all had different meals but all said the same. The staff were really miserable with long faces. We then had to wait ages for the bill and then they didn't bring the card machine so we all got up and went to the counter where we paid and left. Definitely would not go back.

Disappointed to find after booking a table for 7 at lunchtime to find the restaurant close and nobody in attendance

Wow. Stunning food in a canalside setting. We had risotto packed with flavour and the most beautifully cooked sea bass. We can’t wait to come back. Options to sit outside(covered) or inside but the Sun was shining so we chose outside. Thank you chef!!

Don’t bother, currently being persued for a £170 parking fine for parking in their car park. It’s a racket, complete con. Their sign is stuck to a flower bed at ground level.

Fantastic place and staff great night .

Lovely food and staff and willing to cater to my fussy child too

Always good and always a must when we moor at Wheelock

We have been here before and had an enjoyable meal but sadly this wasn’t the case on this occasion. We went early evening on a Tuesday so it was understandably quiet with only two other tables occupied The starter was nice enough we had the sucuk and halloumi We ordered spaghetti bolognese and a lasagne and a garlic bread for mains The spaghetti bolognese was a plate of congealed, overcooked pasta and what looked like a whole jar of passata dumped over some cooked mince. It tasted of nothing but tomato’s and was nothing like a traditional ragu. The lasagne was boiling hot on the outside and lukewarm in the middle, obviously microwaved, with the same tomato tasting mince and some very watery sauce, served with some greasy undercooked chips. In fairness the garlic bread was lovely but overall a very disappointing meal. After sitting for over 15 minutes, in an empty restaurant, waiting for our plates to be cleared we eventually got up and went to pay If you’re looking for a traditional Italian with classic Italian food done well, then I’d look somewhere else

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

Always amazing food and at a great price. We love the cosy atmosphere, its perfect for a date night. Lola tonight was so friendly and helpfull with a constant smile! Thank you

This is a rare gem of a spot. Very nice food from an extensive menu and great service. We came here to celebrate our daughters birthday and had a great time. Tucked away, but it's definitely worth finding.

It’s like the food is frozen. The pizza is undercooked. They don’t serve what’s described on the menu. Sauce tastes like it’s from tesco, mixed frozen seafood bag, risotto and pasta over cooked. Mussel shell in food and then 2/3 mussels closed.

Lovely food and great value for money.

A friend hired the venue for a private party. The food was described as an itailian buffet. I serve tastier pasta and pizza dishes at my house so I must also be itailian 🤷🏾‍♀️. On top of the bland 'itailian' food they have the audacity to hand out parking tickets.

We went for dinner. Great offers on. Had starters and main course. All very good. Everything was hot and not cold. It has a cracking location by the canal

Excellent pizza.... and bruschetta...

Excellent service and excellent food would highly recommend staff are amazing. Been here a few times now and will bring my parents next time as I know they would love it.

Lovely friendly chef and tasty too

Really enjoy barcheta - good atmosphere fast service and lovely food. Highly recommend! Prices are great too.

A scrumptious pizza Dough, Flavoursome food, excellent service. I would recommend here to everybody.

Nice atmosphere and pleasant staff, unfortunately the food was average.

We popped into Barchetta this Evening for my Bro in Laws 60th, I went in to book a Table (Short Notice) they were very busy, but they Managed to accommodate us ( table for 4) we Met a Wonderful Team of young Ladies who were Polite, Friendly and very Attentive, They were Lola, Esme Beckie. Very young BUT very professional. The Food was Beautiful, Fresh, Hot very Good Quality. But I do believe the Team made it a Most Enjoyable Evening. So I'd like to Say to The Owner and his Beautiful Wife.. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for making us Feel Most Welcome. Cracking Team of Friendly young People . WE SHALL BE BACK

Visited on a Sunday evening. Warm welcome. One of our party (of two) is a coeliac. Always a challenge with Italian restaurants. But, they absolutely catered and understood the dietary needs. As they were busy, we ordered some olives and bread to start. Without asking, they catered bringing a gluten free roll. Nice touch - if I was going to be pedantic, the olive oil and balsamic dip should have been served in two bowls. But it was very impressive. Mains arrived and both meals were excellent. Dishes were served with hand cooked chips and both options were really well cooked. Not greasy, just flavoursome and tasty! Desserts - we opted to share a gluten free (vegan) cheesecake. It was very nice. Overall, really impressed. Service was also good. Would recommend and would return.

We stopped by for lunch today and it was a top notch experience as usual! Great service, cold beer, amazing pastas and all at very reasonable prices. I have tried and failed many times at making a seafood pasta sauce that yummy, so hats off to the chef. It’s a gem of a restaurant and we will no doubt be back soon.

The staff were excellent, thanks for an enjoyable evening.

Very pleasant evening by the canal. 5 of us, aged 24-82, enjoyed the place and the helpful team. Food was good and tasty.

A little hidden gem that you wouldn't see without someone telling you. It has a beautiful setting and ambiance and the food was beautiful ❤️

Went for a lovely birthday meal with family absolutely loved it will be returning again soon .

Lovely food and great service.L in a using, cosy restaurant serving Italian and Mediterranean food. Would recommend.

Went for lunch with family. Very disappointing as it used to be a very nice restaurant. Ceasar salad very small for the price & over loaded with salad dressing which spoilt the dish. Bolognaise awful....my mum left most of it. Risotto average. Kids pizza was fine. Service ok. Sorry but we are unlikely to be visiting again.

Very enjoyable good food after pleasant canal walk. Two for one offer also excellent

Totally unexpected pleasure. Two for one menu great value and wholesome pastas. Service polite and prompt and canalside site was nice. Good walk along the canal before lunch wheelock to malkins bank. We will go again.

Excellent food top service and good price. Staff were great the atmosphere created by the owners is absolutely top notch. Absolutely enjoyable experience and will be returning on a regular basis

A change of plan, so we eat at the restaurant. Very nice food indeed. Probably cooked food. Would recommend to anyone. Children welcome early.

we called as 241 offer at lunch. Exceptional value and food. They left us alone to talk over coffee too. Great setup

Wonderfull place great service highly recommended

loved the food and staff were excellent

Called in for a late lunch. Not that busy. Food was Italian and good. Service OK. Not the greatest but OK

Lovely food and great portions.

One of my favourites in sandbach, super relaxed, staff friendly and welcoming! (Lily is brilliant!) Food and atmosphere are good! Seating is comfortable and well placed, so you dont feel like you're sitting with the next table! Not sure there's much left on the menu we haven't tried, so choosing a favourite to glow up is tough! A definite must for a relaxing evening either with or without the family

We visited The Barchetta Restaurant on a Wednesday and even though at first (1700) we were the only ones in however within half an hour it began to fill up. The service was excellent very friendly and helpful staff. The venue has a lovely relaxing feel. There were children in and they were made to fell welcome. Don't know about pets as there weren't any in. The food was served piping hot and of a good size and arrived in good time. Drinks are also responsible priced for a restaurant. NOTE; Car parking is good but is privately owned, so be sure to make a note of your registration number to let the staff know as it is FREE TO CUSTOMER'S.

Fab service, great food - love the early bird special and lovely atmosphere!

First visit to the restaurant and we will definitely return for the evening again. The food is excellent and very nicely served. The prices are very reasonable and we had a good time. Would recommend this place to try.

Considering it's a short walk up the canal for us, from Malkins Bank, it's somewhere we should come more often. This is the second time we've come for dinner. It wasn't really busy at all when we arrived and the staff were really attentive. When we left it got busier with a big reserved table, but the noise wasn't excessive. We paid up after feeling more than full after a starter and main (excellent portions), then had two espresso martinis out on the front tables. We had a really friendly, pleasant and polite waitress who had said hello before we had even got through the door! This is really a Sandbach gem worth visiting. We'll be back soon again we hope!

Highly recommended! The food here is amazing and its a lovely spot right on the canal.

Great food great location and friendly staff.Will definitely go there again 👍

Good meal at a good price, great service, plenty of chose.

Excellent reasonably priced food in a relaxed atmosphere. Great service.

We love this restaurant. Close to home. Great menu. Kids welcome. Staff and service A1.

We held a 30th birthday party in the function room upstairs and had a buffet. It was delicious and such good fun! Highly recommend and will be returning for date night soon.

Beautiful food served by lovely welcoming staff, free car park for customers. ☆☆☆☆☆

Warm welcome. Friendly staff. Lovely meal. All large portions-good value for money. One of the families favourite spots and on a beautiful setting

Lovely meal. Would recommend for food, excellent service and nice friendly atmosphere

The food here is great, this is not a review about the food. However the outside space, sitting next to the canal could be so much better. But it is a little drab and uninviting. strip lighting, dark beams of wood hemming you in - you really don't feel like spending long outside

After a dog walk along the canal I stopped for a coffee at this lovely local gem. I arrived just as it opened an the coffee machine took a while to warm up. It was heaven. No phone signal, no laundry, no dishes, no teenagers. As the coffee took 30mins to arrive they gave it me for free. But to me it was a priceless half hour of calm!!

Nice restaurant good food. Friendly and helpful staff

This place is a really good find, by the canal side so nicely situated. The food is top class and lots of it. I would definitely recommend a visit.

Absolutely lovely meal, welcoming friendly staff.

Wonderful food, ordered t bone steak, beautifully cooked, great sauce, all round a brilliant find. Shame we didn't get to have the tiramisu but good excuse to go back the sooner the better

Family friendly canalside bar and restaurant serving simple italian inspired food.

It is not often we write negative reviews, and the restaurant manages to sort out our perceived issue with the food. This restaurant has, for many years, been one of our favourites. We dine here every time we are in the area. The setting and the decor are excellent. The staff friendly and polite. The prices are modest. Sadly the food was not good. We ordered two main courses which arrived very quickly indeed which suggested just a reheat. The portions were on the generous side, but the quality was poor. Coffee to finish was very good indeed. The restaurant was almost empty which suggests a recurring problem. We do hope they sort it out and it once again becomes one of our favourite restaurants.

I agree with a previous contributor that the environment is Italian but the food seems more rustic than normal. The seafood pasta was served with spaghetti not linguine but I did ask before ordering and still went with it but they did not allow an alternative; most peculiar for an authentic Italian? The calves liver was presented in a bowl in large chunks rather than sliced thinly with herbs; we ordered two but only one left on a Sunday evening? Again, unexpected and the portion provided was immense! Sea Bass was ok, fresh and well cooked; the veggie calzone came on its own with a dollop of tomato sauce on top. No effort made to make it look worth eating either. We ordered house Red; fine. When we ordered another bottle there was no more available? House Red surely not? So all-in-all we had an enjoyable time here but certainly not up to normal Italian standards and some attention to detail is needed when presenting the food. We have been here twice before and the food this time was not as good as in the past but, having said all of that, we would still return just in case they were having staffing problems this time around.

Very, very good, indeed. Well prepared and cooked food. Very helpful staff. The only thing was that the portion sizes were way too big: ask for a child portion!

Hmmm inside is nice, friendly staff but food is not very good. We ordered sup of the day and vege risotto. Both taste like from the same pot.

Excellent food and lovely company. Brilliant service and reasonably priced

Attended a 70th birthday party, good food and a good night.

We only popped in for a drink and to use the loo whilst on a walk; however, the staff were lovely and the restaurant is beautifully presented. We'll happily be back to try the food.

Smells wonderful, looks superb. Nice surroundings, friendly staff. Sadly our meals were not what we expected. Ordered garlic mushrooms as a starter . These were excellent. Then Spaghetti Bolognese. What arrived was a dish of Penn Pasta not spaghetti ! We queried this but was...

Good food. Staff were very good as well.

Pleasant surroundings, excellent food and staff.

Absolutely delicious food, very friendly and accommodating staff, will definitely return

Went to visit Barchetta after hearing good things. Such a lovely picturesque restaurant on the canal side. Although it was Mother's day and probably very busy the staff were always smiling and so happy to help. With a lovely mother's day menu available there was...

Lovely mother's day meal, friendly service and a lovely relaxed atmosphere.

Warm, friendly service. Fantastic tasty food. Good value for money