Mario's Bistro in Hyndburn

Great lunch in this small tearoom in Gatty Park, great staff, great food, and I found out today they support a charity based in the building.

Visited The Craft Fox for Sunday dinner as part of a large group and couldn't have asked for more! The food was delicious, and every order was spot on. The service was brilliant with every member of staff looking after us and having a laugh. Will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu :)

My friends and I pre-booked the Christmas lunch menu. You could choose 1, 2 or 3 courses and each course had 3 option's to choose from. We all of course choose the 3 course option and it takes a while to decide because everything sounds really good. We arrive and the atmosphere was so lovely, it was full and although the cafe is small it didn't not feel over crowded. People are talking and Christmas songs are playing quietly in the background. Not everyone was having the Christmas menu as this had to be pre booked in advance. I had the prawn cocktail to start and it was lovely fresh and just the right size I'd say for a starter. My friends had different starters but we all had empty plates, so I'd day it was good. Then we all had the turkey dinner which was yummy and wow big. It had plenty of turkey, all the trimming and the pigs in blankets could quite possibly be the nicest I've ever tasted. For pudding, 2 of our group had Christmas pudding and one had the cheese board. Again all empty plates at the end and some very happy ladies. The turkey dinner was so big, I was unable to finish the whole plate, I was aware I still and Christmas pudding to come and I didn't want to miss that. I asked if I could take what I left home and the lovely waitress happily accepted my request and later returned with a takeaway box containing my surplus food. I asked if I could also have a cheese board to take home which again was no trouble and the team happily provided the cheese board in a takeaway box. All the staff were polite, friendly and happy to help. The atmosphere was kind and had a cosy community feeling like everyone was welcome. I could go on but all in all it was a lovely afternoon with friends, at a difficult time of year. Yes I said it, Christmas is not my favourite time of year, but today felt chrismassy, but not over baring. The kind warm atmosphere made me feel good. Thank you team Ri-an, I will be back and spreading the word.

Love this place it's a nice walk for us and always welcoming and friendly 😊food always good and value for money Graham and lynn