Elliot's Bistro in Chorley

I have been to Elliot's a few times and have always been impressed. Last week I went again with my wife and parents. There was a very small delay to us getting our food -so small we hadn't really noticed and I wouldn't have even thought about it - yet the manager came over to us to apologise personally. I really didn't think an apology was necessary, it was a busy night and the staff were working hard, but the important point is that this guy really cares about the experience which was in no way diminished. Try Elliot's for yourself. I feel lucky to have such a lovely place within walking distance (and don't skip desert, especially the chocolate ganache). 10/5 from me.

What a great find. Absolutely gorgeous food and the waiting staff are amazing. We would definitely recommend

Amazing staff, amazing food and the owner was outstanding and very receptive, the staff were so so friendly and very polite , definitely worth a visit highly recommend.

Negatives first. The food took a while to arrive (easily 40 mins after the starters) and the atmosphere was loud. The staff were decent but again took a while to approach us. However. It gets 5 stars because the food was absolutely superb when it arrived and the staff friendly and attentive when possible (it was busy). If you like food! This is the place for you. Quality.

Excellent service excellent food at a great price

What an amazing dining experience. Efficient, professional and responsive dining service. Fabulous food and an extensive wine menu.

Had a beautiful meal at Elliot’s for my daughter’s 8th birthday. The food was absolutely perfect and the staff were amazing. As soon as we walked in we had a friendly welcome and they made my daughter’s birthday meal really special. Thank you so much. Would highly recommend 😊✨💗

Outstanding customer service, haven't had better at Michelin star restaurants. Lovely welcome for a last minute booking, busy night, full to capacity yet attentive staff found the time to make us very comfortable. Complimentary drinks as we had to wait a little while for a better located table (our choice to wait anyway) and tasty well cooked fresh food - on nice hot plates, full marks! Great atmosphere, a happy family-celebration orientated restaurant. Sold. Compliments to the owner/manager & all the staff who clearly understand the hospitality business very well.

Excellent levels of service and the food was absolutely delicious. Plenty of options for a vegetarian too.

Having just moved to Chorley we were looking for somewhere to go for a family Sunday lunch. The reviews were great so we decided to book, and were not disappointed. A friendly welcome was followed by a very nice lunch. The Sunday roast beef was excellent, the roast potatoes and beef were outstanding. Our daughter said the pizza was equally delicious, and our granddaughter enjoyed her fish and chips. It was also excellent value for money for this quality. We would definitely recommend and will be back to try an evening meal.

First time we have been here, went with some friends. Apparently the front of house staff were at Leeds festival. Other staff had stepped in while they were away. When we arrived it was busy, no empty tables and a nice atmosphere. The service was excellent. They were on top of drinks and orders, also a general checkup to ensure you were ok. The food was red hot and served promptly. Very tasty and good portion size. Thanks for a great evening. We will definitely be back. Ps To all the staff and Owner, who was excellent with his staff, well done 👏

A great place for dining and the staff are first class

We decided to try here for a family member's birthday meal and wow what an amazing meal it was the food was absolutely delicious the service was outstanding and the place is lovely decorated! They didn't know it was a birthday meal until they spotted a birthday card on the table and the next thing we know they surprised my brother with a dessert with a sparkler in it and sang him happy birthday! Having never been here before we will definitely be returning in the future. Thank you again Elliott's

One of the nicest restaurants in Chorley, the food is always well presented and really tasty, the service is great and they have plenty of indoor space, with a covered outdoor area as well. I’ve had the duck here a few times, and every time it’s been perfectly cooked with great veg too.

Brilliant meal as always , another birthday celebration 🎉

Had a wonderful time with very well presented food and good flavours .

This was our first time at Eliot's Bistro and we were not disappointed...until the very end. The food was fantastic. Nice sized portions, beautifully presented and just enough to feel satisfied without feeling uncomfortable afterwards. I had battered haddock tacos to start, followed by rump of lamb on creamed potatoes served with asparagus and peas with a red wine jus. My wife had scallops and chorizo for her starter and the chicken skewer and flat bread for her main Sorry no photos, but trust me it was art on a plate, without being pretentious. The atmosphere was good and lively and the whole place had a nice buzz about it despite it being a dismal, dreary, soggy British summer's day. Sadly on ordering dessert/third course it went ary. I opted for the cheese board and my wife for the hazelnut chocolate ganache with raspberry gel. My wife's dessert was perfect and she commented that the crumble it was served with gave it a nice contrast in textures. My cheese board however was served with stale crackers. Of all the things not to mess up on surely shop bought crackers are it. I wasn't expecting anything home made or artisan, but forgive me if I am wrong, fresh crispy crackers are a must. To be fair this was rectified at the point of paying. Sadly the other issue was the waiting-on staff. They were very pleasant and polite, but sadly not very alert or attentive. At no point during the meal were we asked if everything was okay. They could have easily sold us a second cocktail at the start of the night and a second bottle of what has to be said was delicious red wine from Sicily. But sadly they were not interested. All in all a positive experience and reasonably priced but some extra attention to detail would make this establishment a stand out restaurant in the area.

We came here for my mums birthday and father's day. Staff are very friendly and service was quick. The food was set at a very good standard, was quick and hot. We sat in the ivy garden which was beautiful. If you haven't been them you must give them a try it will be worth it.

We booked for a family of 4 for a Sunday which was easy to do via their website. When we arrived we were welcomed with a smile and shown straight to our table, lovely cosy atmosphere and fantastic service throughout. The kids had pizza from the kids menu and were able to add some additional toppings, they raved about the base and the crust, said it was the best pizza ever and as I was allowed a piece of their garlic pizza bread I can completely agree with them, delicious! I had the roast beef, hands down the best roast dinner I've had the pleasure of eating out! Normally when you go out for a roast the potatoes taste horrible and dry, but not here! very tasty, crispy on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside and a lovely crunch to them. Beef was wonderful, nice and juicy and lots of it, the Yorkshire pudding tasted homemade and the veg cooked to perfection. My husband had the cheeseburger and said it was lovely. So we all enjoyed our meals and great service, if I could give it more stars I would.

An excellent dining experience, we couldn't fault it! Wines of a decent standard, nice ambience inside, lovely staff.

Lovely Evening! Superb food and excellent service. Two tables of eight all served at the same time. We had such a wonderful evening. Great thanks to the waiting staff and chefs who made our night. The food is always excellent here, I really can’t fault it, and I am exceptionally picky. If you like good food, great drinks and a friendly service in a beautifully presented restaurant setting this is the place. This really is the BEST RESTAURANT in the area!

Excellent place for a meal out. The food is absolutely delicious, such good value for money. My family went for my grannys birthday and they brought out a surprise brownie desert for her, which she loved!

Wow. A hidden treasure. Chef is a wonder.

Apart from food on the seat I was about to sit on a nice place to eat.

Went to Elliots yesterday for a dual birthday celebration, and it's a very nice place. The food was great, everything cooked and presented well and tasting excellent. The staff were all very friendly and efficient and the owner, well he is certainly a character! It has a relaxed atmosphere and a nice ambience, so we all enjoyed it a lot. We even had everyone singing Happy Birthday to us which was nice!🥳

Our meal was so delicious n everyone was so polite n welcoming we will certainly be going again n would recommend it too

We called here for a last minute Sunday lunch! And thankfully all the food we received was fabulous! We sat in the little outdoor patio/dining area- which was so pretty! There are some Great offers on, across the menu. We both Left stuffed and happy. Service was friendly and attentive. All the food arrived hot and tasty! We will 100% be back again! Thanks!

very cute bistro with incredible food. was the first date location for me and my gf, perfect place for it :)

Lovely visit to Elliot’s last week, food was lovely, great service and a nice atmosphere. Will definitely be back.

Fantastic ambiance, and the food was top notch. The staff were amazing and so friendly. Definitely going back to sample the Sunday Roast. 🥰

Lovely renovated pub with excellent food and friendly staff. Perfect evening!

Food for serious foodies and an amazing experience. Tried a couple of starters and immediately knew this was a masterful chef who knows precisely what he’s doing and takes exceptional care and pride in what he does. I got excited and put in a request which was very kindly granted and Elliot whipped up an elegant and cleverly laid out 5 course tasting menu off the cuff which blew our minds and was an absolute joy to experience. The front of house staff were lovely and we felt very well looked after even though we were the only people in the warm and cosy little barn outside, and service was a perfect pace even with the indoor restaurant being (rightfully) fully booked. Even my dog was made welcome ❤️🐾 A treasured evening my friend and I will remember. Thank you so much. We will be back and will remember to give you all a very well deserved tip next time. So sorry I didn’t think to do that, especially at the best place I’ve ever eaten. 11/10 ⭐️

Absolutely brilliant food. The Sunday roast is the best I've ever had out at a restaurant. Really kind and helpful staff. Amazing place to visit.

A popular and busy place. The food was good and service to match.

1st class dining as usual, beautiful food full credit to the chef, the service staff are a credit to Yan and his brilliant front of house, highly recommend

Really decent food, had a Sunday roast, roasties were amazing, beef was not bad also. Service was great and quick. Would go back.

Came here today for Mother’s Day. Absolutely Amazing !!! Staff are so friendly and attentive, food was amazing !!. Would highly recommend!!. We will definitely be back soon ! 😊

Great place to eat. Atmosphere was fantastic and the f99d was tasty. Wrong meal was initially delivered, but this was quickly resolved. A winner in my book!

Came for a birthday date night, shared a garlic bread to start which was lovely, nice soft base with plenty of garlic, then my partner had the ribeye and I got the vegan tempura veg with chili sauce. The vegan menu has a good range, and staff are very knowledgeable - my partner also has a nut allergy and felt completely reassured and safe. Cocktails were delicious too! Lovely cosy atmosphere, a great welcome from the staff, and a delicious meal all round - we'll be back for sure!

Went for a friend's Birthday. And we were not disappointed. Food was fabulous x Service was spot on x and the surprise singalong by staff and others in the restaurant, of happy birthday with a cheeky slice of yummy chocolate cheesecake, went down a treat. No hesitation in recommending Elliott Bistro

My father-in-law was 80 and we chose Elliott’s! Boy what a wonderful decision we made. Food superb, staff out of this world and atmosphere electric! Couldn’t do enough for us. If anyone is thinking of going here - great decision!! I shall be returning. Thank you all at Elliott’s for making our night magical and extremely memorable!! 🥰

Just had a birthday meal there (68) and my anniversary (44 years) married on my birthday!! Great service, great food perfect....thank you ged palmer

Lovely food. Quick friendly table service and reasonable prices for high standard of food. Would definitely recommend 5 🌟

Fantastic place. Meal for 4 and we were all very happy with everything

CAME HERE FOR THE FIRST TIME ON FRIDAY NIGHT AND WOW ITS AMAZING! THE SERVICE WAS 5 STAR WE WERE GREETED WITH A SMILE AND THEY EVEN TOOK MY COAT! EVERY MEMBER OF STAFF WAS POLITE FRIENDLY AND ALSO VERY GOOD AT THEIR JOBS AND THE FOOD WAS WONDERFUL I HAD THE DUCK WHICH WAS BEAUTIFUL AND STICK TOFFEE PUDDING WHICH WAS ALSO AMAZING! TOP PLACE !!

Visited Elliot’s last night and it was great. The food was really good- Fresh; delicious; well cooked; came in good time. Everything my party of 3 ordered was demolished. The service was great. All the waiting staff were fantastic. The place was nice, clean and welcoming. My friends and I would all go again. We all loved it. Thanks for a great meal Elliots!!

Great food, service and atmosphere will be back again! Would 100% recommend to anyone thinking of trying !

What can I say - every meal I have ever had at Elliot's is divine - he really is a great chef. The food is cooked fresh to order and is absolutely beautiful. There's not much I haven't tried but my particular favourites are fillet steak, fish and chips, the gnocchi starter and braised beef (on the current specials menu), chicken souvlaki - and the amazing Sunday roast. The staff are just delightful - friendly, efficient, always smiling and always attentive without being intrusive. If you haven't been then you really are missing out on this gem of a restaurant. Well done Can and team!

Great place. You can tell they take pride in cooking the food. I had Chicken and Chips, the chicken was cooked to perfect, moist and well presented. Chips were great and accompanying veg great too. All perfectly seasoned. There were 6 of us in our family, we all enjoyed our meals, great value for money, busy and great service. Couldn’t fault it. Well worth the money compared to a lot of other places that charge a lot for rubbish food.

Great local restaurant,food and service excellent but the menu needs to change seasonally.

Great little place good food and good service 👍

Food excellent, our mains were a bit sparse (Spanish chicken) but tasty.

The food is absolutely delicious, I am vegetarian and the restaurant has plenty great options. My favourite is the truffle mushroom risotto, it’s incredible. But they have great food for meat eaters too, my boyfriend loves the Spanish Chicken on the menu. The atmosphere is lovely and the staff very attentive. I would wholeheartedly recommend Elliot’s!

Visited Elliot’s Bistro on a few occasions now and it’s always been a pleasure. Great variety of dishes something for everyone. Never had a bad experience. Looking forward to Christmas lunch there this year.

Fantastic food, beautiful atmosphere and absolutely lovely staff. We all tucked into the chicken and beef roast dinners and thoroughly enjoyed our evening here, we'll definitely be back! Update: We have now been back twice (for the regular menu as well as Sunday dinner), and we've booked again for next week because it's just fantastic! Whether we visit as a group with family or as a couple, we are always made to feel so welcome :)

The pub & decor was lovely. The food was reasonably priced and enjoyable. Unfortunately there was a party in the night we visited, who were very loud, which spoiled our experience a little

Great food. A nice place but probably underused due to competition nearby. Great value. Do yourself a favour in the area go here for a fine meal and drink choice.

Came here with our families first, loved it - so returned the following weekend! The Special menu was different - so we had to order the Chicken and Chorizo risotto the Spanish Chicken. In terms of the cocktails - Bramble and Daiquiri are our favourites! Also the lamb spring rolls are something I never tasted before! From the previous trip - pizzas are a bit more mediocre, but the Lamb Rump stole my heart. Incredible manager, wonderful Cody atmosphere in the main pub and lovely young staff who can makeistakes, but are otherwise attentive and kind. Would absolutely recommend and would be returning! We vote for the introduction of the Loyalty Programme :)

Food was amazing! The staff really polite and on it. Even interacted well with the kids. Lovely place all round. Defo be back.

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Elliot's Bistro - excellent Lamb rump in particular. Very attentive service by all concerned, and good lively atmosphere. We will certainly return.

First time coming: I had the duck breast for main course and the sticky toffee pudding for dessert. Absolutely delicious! Duck was cooked beautifully, alongside the vegetables with it. The sticky toffee was so soft and spongy, amazing!! I am definitely coming again. Such a hidden gem!! 10/10!! Atmosphere was great too! I am so glad to see it doing well.

Excellent food and excellent service

Can only say-- we had THE BEST TIME, on our pre wedding Friday night PARTY!!!🥳🥳-- venue terrific-- Manager 😘and staff were lovely, doing everything to make our evening complete and enjoyable!! Thank you all!! ❤️

Really great place to eat. Food, service and atmosphere all 5stars

Excellent food, service very friendly and efficient. Will be back.

We dined here on Sun 10th September and can not give enough praise. The food was superbly presented and tasted fantastic. Everything was cooked to perfection and the staff were exemplary, being welcoming, friendly and attentive.

Hidden Gem! Food was excellent, duck was perfectly cooked, presentation was well thought out, vegetables were very fresh and seasoned. Polite, welcoming staff who didn't hover but we're very efficient and pleasant. Our drinks including a cocktail, served and presented beautifully with fresh mint etc The only negative we could find was the indoor decor doesn't compliment the high standard of food and service and actually thought we had wrong place at first as more local pub than bistro which hides and distracts from the beautiful food and fantastic service they have on offer. 100% will be returning regularly.

Great meal - again! Super service too! Took our friends who had never been before - they were impressed! Thank you again!

What a fabulous place. Awesome food and great service. Will definitely return ❤️

Food was very disappointing owner no where to be seen when complaint raised. Sadly won't visit here anymore as a regular customer felt unvalued

Amazing food, there was 4 of us, everyone has ordered different starters and mains and all of them were spectacular. Staff was very friendly, helpful, patient and polite. Great location, lots of parking spaces, warm and welcoming interior. Wonderful experience.

Unforgetable delicious dishes. Beautiful experience from the start to the end. Great quality food and service.

Fantastic food , great staff Elliott is a great manag/,owner would recommend it 100%,if I could give it 10 I would

We have been twice in a week. Food, service and atmosphere just fabulous. Highly recommend plus the Peroni is spot on. Well done team !!!

Dimly lit beautiful pictures and an artisan ambience that took us by surprise. The young staff were quite friendly, courteous and helpful especially with the children. They ensured that we were quite satisfied with our service and went beyond their duties. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. We truly enjoyed our visit and would certainly recommend it to anyone who wants a great meal at affordable prices.

Lovely looking venue. Staff not very attentive as my husband waited 20mins for a second drink. I specifically requested no potatoes on my main course but with extra veg instead. When it came the fish was sitting on top of mashed potatoes and there were dollops of potatoes on top of the fish as decorations. Sadly had to wait whilst this was sorted out, then they still forgot the veg.! Regrettably the sea bass was only 1 half of the fish, (although it did taste delicious) and the lamb steaks were not plentiful either(although very tasty). When I got home I needed a cheese sandwich!

Great food and a lovely atmosphere. Friendly and helpful staff

We booked the outside space for a special birthday party, ordering a buffet for 18 people. We had good communication with the owner explaining we had a gluten free guest. We were told this wasn't a problem. When the buffet arrived there was no way enough food for 18 adults! It was made up of pizza and sandwiches 1 bowl of olives, not even a chicken drumstick each. No GF came out so we had to request although this was part of our order. I then went and looked at the buffet menu and half the dishes were missing. The young waitress who was sorting it all out for us was very professional and polite. Unfortunately not the same can be said of the owner, (who on the 3 previous visits was ever so polite) Not once did he come out to ask if everything was satisfactory, or to listen to our complaint, the young waitress sorted it all for us. The outdoor space hadn't even been cleaned,the floor was dirty. The final bill was reduced to compensate proving our point! however we regret would not recommend this place a buffet.

Excellent service, excellent food, great atmosphere.

Had a roast dinner very good great friendly staff will go again

First time we went it was quite and a table of 9 of us went and the food was absolutely out standing. We visited again and yes brilliant, the girl's both times did a fantastic job and on point. Lovley place

Always the most welcoming place in the area, staff always look after you in here!

Ate here last night, it’s nicely decorated and the staff are very pleasant. Ordered the Steak Surf and Turf, cooked to perfection! The medium rare was a medium rare, complimented with seasoned vegetables and Prawn garlic skewer. Chocolate Ganache with strawberry and ice cream… fab! Would definitely recommend eating here.

Booked this restaurant for our anniversary meal and was left feeling very disappointed. I'm not sure what was worse, the food or the service. We were shown to our table and then left for ages before a waitress came to take our order. After asking if we were ready to order she looked at the table and suddenly said "has anyone took your drink order". No we had simply been left while the waiting staff either served other tables, congregated around the bar area or disappeared outside for a cigarette. We ordered Black Pudding Spring Rolls and Wild Mushroom Gorgonzola for starters. The Spring Rolls were the slightly better of the two but lacked any sort of seasoning. The Wild Mushroom Gorgonzola was tastless and more watery than soup. The toasted bread that accompanied it tasted of TCP. Thankfully we ordered a Garlic Bread and this was the nicest part of the whole meal. We both ordered Fillet Steak (medium rare) for the main course. There was a massive visual difference in the steaks. One looked medium rare but the other was medium to well done. Due to being hungry and the scarce waiting staff we decided to just eat it. Both steaks were chewy to the point that the sole of my trainers probably would've been easier to ingest. The truffle fries and sauce were ok but we were not informed it was extra and nowhere on the menu was this stated. Throughout the meal no one came to check on us nor ask if we would like further drinks. We settled the bill and left feeling very disappointed and both in agreement never to return. The bill was £99 for two starters, a garlic bread, two main courses, one soft drink and one glass of wine but we felt this was overpriced for the quality and experience.

The food was 6 or 7/10 but the due to a large party going on at the time it was impossible to hold any conversation with each person iI attended with. I found that that staff focused on the party more at the time and it felt like i was eating in a Harvaster, not a bistro. The staff failed to contol the party to some degree and valued their pound more than mine. The bill was over charged and wrong but and I wont be returning as never felt a valued customer.

Oh my.... what a pleasure to have been introduced to Elliott's, Whittle le Woods by my son and daughter in law. We went for Sunday evening dinner. Two menu's, lots of varied choice, also catering for vegetarians. I ordered from the Market Menu. Choice was 2 x courses £16.95. 3 x courses £19.95. I initially opted for 2 x courses....There is a choice of starters, mains and dessert dishes...I was torn for choice!...I opted for carrot soup and can honestly say I have never tasted soup so good!...I highly recommend this soup, if it is soup of the day....main course I chose chicken roast dinner. My son had beef. I initially thought the plate portion size was a little on the small side, however I was sooo wrong. I cannot complement the chef's enough on this meal. In one word - perfect. Very well presented and I have never tasted roast potatoes like it!!!.... Absolutely delicious. A faultless meal. I quickly changed my option to 3 x courses, I just had to try the sticky toffee pudding....the best I've had. Accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream and with a sprinkling of biscuit crumbs this was an amazing combination... I most definitely highly recommend this Elliott's. The manager is very hands on and hard working, as are his staff. He does not let them stand around, he ensures that they are polite, helpful, willing and able. Quite something to achieve with some of the youths of today, but he runs the restaurant to perfection. Relatively small, on the main road from Bamber Bridge to Chorley, this place has a great atmosphere. There is a car park. Almost every table was occupied and as guests left the turnaround was fast. We did not feel rushed and this place has become my new favourite go to!!...close to the M61 and M6 motorways, whether you are local or passing, please bear Elliott's Whittle le Woods in mind, it is most definitely worth a visit. Photos are of both mine and my family's meals...

Had a lovely meal as always yesterday at Elliot's Bistro. I would definitely recommend the food, it's always amazing! The service is fantastic and fast for freshly cooked dishes. The staff are so helpful and polite and quick to serve. 5* my favourite place to eat in Chorley!

We love this venue, the food and service are excellent, highly recommended

Prices are more akin to a city centre restaurant. Seems this place thinks it's more than it is.

This was a fantastic experience. Went here with my family for my 70th birthday, there were 10 of us . The young staff were fantastic, we didn't have long to wait to order drinks which was quickly followed with our food order being taken. All the starters were tasty and just enough,the mains all looked good on the plate, and tasted as good as they looked. This was a great evening out in a well run and friendly restaurant.

Lovely venue. Starter portions a little small

Fabulous place,with a fantastic interesting menu that is constantly evolving. Always a friendly warm welcome,smiles around and they always go the extra mile to accommodate. Highly recommended 👌

Lovely place, staff are amazingly friendly.

Fantastic food 😋 lovely staff well worth a visit

Dined here twice within one week, both times the food was excellent. The waiters are friendly and efficient. Nice atmosphere. The Market Place menu from Sunday to Thursday is particularly superb value for money. Think the on line menus prices need up dating.

First visit based on recommendation and we were not disappointed. The food was superb in terms of presentation and taste and was cooked to perfection. The service and ambience were excellent, we will definitely recommend and return.

One of the Best meals I’ve had in a long time, will definitely be back

Absolutely fantastic meal here last night! First time visit and had exceptional service from the minute we stepped inside. The inside is decorated beautifully, the food was superb and of high quality- the chips were amazing!!!! Really good fast and friendly service from all the staff, I would say very reasonably priced for the quality of produce served. My other half was happy that Wainwright was on tap and I had a lovely pina colada! Cannot wait to return would highly recommend to anyone to try but book a table- it gets busy and no wonder!!! 5*😀👌👍

Excellent service and good quality food, they also do fantastic cocktails

We arrived on spec without booking but only had to wait a short time to be seated. The restaurant was full to capacity and there was a lovely warm and vibrant atmosphere We were served quite quickly and offered complimentary garlic bread prior to receiving our chosen meals Spanish chicken and Sea Bass Service was good and waitresses were very attentive. We will definitely be back 👍