Sōlō Restaurant in West Lancashire - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

What a lovely culinary treat, if you want a fine dining experience with excellent food and service then sō-lō is definitely worth the visit. The restaurant was quite a drive out for us and in a village location, our only (minor) criticism would be that the ambience wasn't cosy/intimate.... more candles and low lighting needed.

We went for our 10 year anniversary as a special celebration. The staff were so friendly and attentive and the food was delicious. We had the sunday lunch set menu and it was all so tasty and very filling. You get alot for the main meal and the other 3 courses were delicious. Couldnt fault it. Will definately go back.

Just had a lovely lunch here, food and service was excellent, we've been to Moor Hall and Rogan & co and So-Lo is just as good, will be back !!!

We revisited today for the Tasting Menu, the ambiance at SoLo is relaxed, welcoming and highly professional without being "stuffy". The food was perfection, presenting the diner with visually enticing dishes with well balanced flavours and textures. The use of first rate fresh ingredients is reflected in the dishes. Watching the kitchen brigade working in unison to present the diner with an experience to be remembered for all the right reasons was fascinating. It is difficult to select individual dishes as being particularly good, they were all a gastronomic joy. As with all fine dining experiences this comes at a cost, but compared to others this seems reasonable and worth it.

Rebuffed from nearby Moor Hall for daring to book a table of eight for my 60th birthday, Solo welcomed us with open arms. We had an early slot, so on arrival it required a knock on the door to what felt like a homely country pub, more informal than some fine dining restaurants but suited the occasion. Family gathered, and from a comprehensive drinks menu; pre dinner drinks ordered, we perused the six course taster menu which on casual inspection appeared all fish, although the more informed amongst us promised meat eaters that the mystery hogget was in fact young lamb and not an ocean dweller. Seated at our table, the maitre d' doubled as the sommelier to introduce a lively glass of champagne which accompanied the first course. A perfectly cooked scallop paired with a cube of black pork bursting with flavour which was a welcome surprise having passed unnoticed at the earlier menu reading. Scottish Turbot followed, topped with a contrasting nori tapioca crumb, perfectly carved mini potatoes, girolles and a roe butter sauce which brought the dish together, although a splash more would have helped. The next course promised native lobster and it was difficult to dispel the unappetising image of fisherman on the Mersey, however, the lobster triumphed which was matched with a hint of strawberry, tomato and crunchy peas. The rose wine was also a splendid bedfellow. A big red wine arrived to accompany the mystery hogget which presented two ways didn't fail to dissappoint the meat lovers amongst us, although slightly let down as the course was not as hot as earlier dishes and perhaps the eight covers was stretching the kitchen, particularly as other guests had now arrived. An overly long break finally ended with the arrival of a vibrant strawberry dessert nestled next to a home made biscuit and boldy blended with a hint of rose, perhaps not for everyone. The final course, a delightfully light aerated honey moose perched on a baked pink lady apple, curiously joined with a superfluous bowl of bramley apple sticks but well matched with a creamy Hungarian dessert wine. Another long wait for the coffees which perhaps we should have forgone as they were tepid at best and if served in a thimble the espresso would still not have spilt. Overall the food was delicious with a clearly talented chef, although with the restaurant full, service dipped and a lack of waiters was apparent, slightly taking the edge off a star.

Visited on a Friday evening, only booked the day before and got the first seating. This is very reasonably priced for a Michelin starred restaurant, including the wine options. I was very impressed with the tasting menu. We opted for champagne and wine too. My favourite course was definitely the beef, but the scallop course was amazing. The service was great, very helpful and friendly staff.

Visited here a few times. Sunday lunch is extraordinary and I would highly recommend to everyone to visit. However the most recent visit was on a Friday evening for the tasting course. It was exceptional. If you like good food in a relaxed but formal setting then this is the place to visit.

Lovely meal with friends. Excellent food and wine pairing.

Experienced a Sunday roast like no other! Service is exceptionally good, albeit not as rigid as other starred restaurants, which I appreciated, however at times it was difficult to get the staff's attention. Food was unbelievably good, best roast I've ever had, and the other courses were delicious. The quality of the food was really good, but we felt that the creativity and flavour exploration was probably not on par with other 1 star experiences available in the North West (there's one in Cartmel that comes to mind but I won't mention the name). Overall, absolutely worth it, super high quality food, great service. Paid around £100pp including drinks which is not bad at all for a starred restaurant. Look forward to returning for the tasting menu.

We've been for the Sunday lunch menu and all I can say is...WOW! The food was amazing and the service just as good. Would highly recommend.

Outstanding Sunday Lunch today. The flavour combinations are out of this world. Tim and his team are truly amazing. Mag, the Maitre D’ is professional on every level. The atmosphere is warm and friendly. Thank you for a memorable experience, can’t wait to come back again.

We went for lunch for the tasting menu: it was exceptional. The setting is lovely and the staff genuinely friendly. We loved that the tasting menu had six well portioned courses, as opposed to a larger number of smaller courses as many tasting menus do: with food this good, it's great to have more than a mouthful! Each course was interesting with flavours that packed a punch. The apple sauce with the scallop and pork starter was exceptional for example. The wine flight was also great: all the wines were interesting and paired really well. The cocktail menu (including non-alcoholic options) also had some highlights (the rhubarb and raspberry gimlet was delicious). Thanks to all: we booked very last minute on a random day off and drove from Huddersfield just for lunch. We will definitely return. One of our favourite restaurants to date.

They have improved the aesthetics hugely since we were last there and the front of house staff too. The food is always fantastic. Tim and his team are imaginative and talented. Every dish was presented as a work of art with tastes and textures to suit

I realise there were more intricate dishes served in the tasting menu I had but hot damn, the best focaccia on the planet. Take a bow

Michelin is a Michelin! 5***** mainly because of the menu. Had taster 6 course dining experience at lunch time. It was a very cosy place. Nice ambience , not over the top. I loved the service , staff were polite and caring. I had to Google a lot of ingredients on my plate as there was something unusual on each plate. Beautifully presented , superb taste , nicely done! Would like to try 3 course menu 😋, so will be back... Many thanks

It's a wonderful place where everything is taken care of in detail. The chef is a genius and the people who take care of the service are extremely kind and attentive. We will come back as often as possible!

Fabulous meal, enjoyed the Sunday lunch on Easter Sunday

All dishes of the taster menu were perfect, but lacked that 'wow' factor. Also the choice of dishes wouldn't be my first choice and in that order: 3 x fish, meat, fruit compote, cheese (optional) and icecream. Also, I requested gluten and dairy free, but one of the dishes contained dairy icecream, which caused some problems later.

A lovely Michelin star restaurant in a great countryside location. The first time we have visited and we had a wonderful evening. The service was friendly and professional, the decor was nice and the food was incredible. I was surprised I haven’t heard of so-lo until now but we will be visiting again soon.

Delicious Sunday roast with excellent service.

The food and service were well worth the Michelin star. My wife and I had the Taster Menu ( 1x Normal & 1-Pescatarian) 👏👏👏

This was our second visit to the beautiful restaurant but sadly we will not be visiting again. When my partner said he had booked our second visit for valentine's evening my first thought was oh no! to the waiting around between courses and the lack of staff to attend service. But hey let's try again with an open mind. (I kept my thoughts to myself) as the food was excellent. So let's try again. We arrived early and after a warm welcome we sat at the bar for pre dinner drinks. Once sat and initially served there were no staff behind the bar so my partner was unable to order the water we forgot to order and another glass of champagne. We waited to be seated. The food was fantastic and the 4 course valentine's menu at £98 pp was running smoothly until the restaurant got busy and the delays started. The wait for dessert was far to long. We had run out of drinks and so I asked to be seated back in the lounge bar (hopeing to get service) however no staff were attending and therefore we were still unable to order a coffee/drink until sat waiting ridiculously. We left eventually as everything was taking so long it ruined our evening. Although the food was excellent the lack of service completely ruined our evening. The billed was approx £350 of which £200 was for the 4 course taster and the rest on 2 x wine flights coffee and pre dinner drinks. The wine flight was dull and we were told there was no cheese available to order. Again I/we left completely deflated and fed up due to all the waiting around. We eat out regularly and sadly this is something we have only experienced at Solo. Not a feeling we should have in a fine dining restaurant of this quality. Please recruit more staff.

Went for Sunday Lunch, everything was perfect. Would definitely recommend

Delicious food, excellent service, unfortunate wafty coffee shop playlist.

A good choice for a special occasion Sunday lunch set menu (or any other time as well, of course). High standard, without being too formal)

Solo is a Michelin starred restaurant and, as you might expect, the food is excellent. It is worth making a trip for its lunch menu, not just because of the food, but because it offers a superb value for money lunch. Admittedly, the choice is limited but for under £50 per head it really does deliver a great and affordable dining experience. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and the service impeccable. There is a very good wine list but very few bargains! In addition there is a small but imaginative cocktail menu.

A lovely intimate experience with exceptional food and service. Staff were excellent and their attention to detail was amazing. Thank you Solo.

First time visit for their set Christmas Lunch set menu. Blimey, it was fantastic! I opted for venison as the most "Christmassy" of the mains and it was delicious - probably the best plate of food I've ever tasted. The sticky toffee pudding was outstanding too. Service was attentive and perfectly paced. Venue was quite small and intimate but they haven't tried to cram tables in so diners have plenty of elbow room to eat and not worry about disturbing other diners with chatter or visits to the loos. Small car park at rear is a bit cramped with less than 10 spaces I think. 1 bay marked for disabled visitors. Can park on street nearby though. All in all a thoroughly relaxing and memorable visit. Will definitely return again.

Delicious food served in a beautiful venue. Staff helpful and friendly. Lovely welcoming atmosphere.

It was the most special birthday treat for my birthday from my family. Everything was amazing, especially the food, soooooo delicious, we will be back soon!!! Thankyou.

Great food, cocktails, and a very relaxed atmosphere. Would definitely recommend and return.

A fabulous restaurant with a well deserved gastronomic reputation. The décor is simple and rustic and works well with the ambiance, and ultimately allows the focus to be on the food... which is the reason for coming to this excellent eatery! I enjoyed an evening here recently with food ordered from the al a carte menu. The Cornish cod was the standout for me, but all of the dishes were amazing... and if you do come to dine at this culinary colossus of craftsmanship, make sure to try the STP (Sticky Toffee Pudding). In a word - heavenly! The staff were both friendly and attentive offering polite conversation about the local area, the food and the array of wines and spirts available. The Sōlō front of house team really helped to make my dinning an enjoyable experience.

Food good, decent portions, good service

The best meal I've ever had in the north west.

Spot on. Excellent dishes and perfect wine pairing; warm, welcome and relaxed atmosphere; top notch service. Highly recommended 😊

Been wanting to visit So-Lo for a while. Got the chance to go for lunch. Pork, cod and cheesecake was my specific combination. Every dish cooked to perfection with excellent, delicious flavours. Was tempted to book myself in straight in for dinner and devour more incredible food! Superb service, relaxed and warm atmosphere. Thoroughly recommended. 🙂

Wonderful.. food, service excellent. Thanks. My first Michelin Star experience. Amazing.

Tried evening and lunch tasting menus. Absolutely faultless. Planning to try Sunday menu next

Here for the Four Course Set Sunday Lunch menu - a bargain at £54. Vegetarian options also available so too a couple of Pale Ales brewed locally by Neptune Brewery.

Lovely afternoon anniversary meal. Fantastic service, highly recommended.

Very interesting menu. The fish dishes were phenomenol but the duck meat could be a bit better. I feel like the wait between the course is a little too long. Overall an amazing experience though.

Had an absolutely amazing time last Saturday. Food and pairing wine unbelievable. Atmosphere perfect. Thank you to all the staff for making our evening extra special.

Very special place, with amazing, creative and delicate flavor food and excelent service

Second visit and has developed nicely. Fresh flavours in thoughtful food. Good not to have too much choice but enough to choose from. Doing the normal restaurant thing of adding staff wages to the bill (tips). Staff attentive and knowledgeable. Forgive my old attitude but really shouldn't the customer decide??!! Still worthy of a visit.

As no strangers to fine dining, we are lucky to have visited several one Michelin star restaurants around the country and we are delighted to declare that our 6 course tasting menu meal at Solo has beaten them all. The exquisite internal surroundings, the impeccable service and of course the quality, presentation and taste of every course was absolutely outstanding. Thank you so much to all the team for making our 15 yr anniversary so incredibly memorable. We’ll be back!

Absolutely outstanding 5 star service from start to finish . Food was amazing ! Why haven’t I been before now . Looking forward to returning soon

Top class dining.Seamless customer service.And a wine flight that complimented perfectly.Lovely evening and staff.

Unbelievable Sunday dinner, my wife and I went for a date and we we’re just wowed all through being there. Excellent service, incredible food, a relaxed and beautiful environment. Will be back for the tasting menu soon! Thank you team

First time eating at Sōlō today and the food was amazing. Every dish tasted so nice and so well made, it was a great experience and I would definitely recommend to others.

Excellent Tasting Menu and delightful service

This is a new to us restaurant opened just after pandemic. The chef is aiming for a Michelin star, and I think he has made it! We went for Sunday lunch, a taster menu of four courses (cheese course, extra if you want it, we were full!). Fabulous fare! Each course a delightful blend of flavours and textures. I would travel here just to taste the roast potatoes, or the steak, or the trout, or anyone of these ingredients to a perfect meal. Money well spent coming here for a treat!

The food was divine and beautifully presented. Service was impeccable

Amazing. Couldn't fault a single thing and wouldn't want to. Food was incredible. We couldn't decide which dish was the best as every one was excellent. Lovely setting and sound service. And fabulous value for money. But the star without doubt was the food Best food we have enjoyed for some considerable time. Absolutely recommend. We will return.

One of my all time best meals. Can't say anything better.

Absolutely outstanding meal. All 6 courses were exceptional with a wide array of flavours. Service also fantastic, attentive without being fussy. The only minor gripe about anything is inadequate parking but don't let that put you off. I'll be back for sure and in the meantime I can reminisce about turbot with a chicken jus

The best Sunday roast you're likely to find. 4 courses of superb food, a main roast beef course to die for and a massive portion of it. The other courses are lovely, light dishes to whet your appetite along with lovely fresh focaccia. If you think you're going to leave here hungry, you're mistaken.

It was a lovely experience, we were very well looked after by all the staff.

Would give 6 Stars if possible . Have been to 4 of Tim's restaurants around the country over 10+ years . Simply one of the best chefs in our opinion. Excellent ingredients, value for money , a light touch to each dish and a really good bloke to chat to. Shouldn't overlook how superb Magali is at front of house / service, either. Effortless and timing was brilliant...all with a smile. First SoLo visit in 2021 was a work in progress post-Covid so it's truly wonderful to see Tim back on top of his game ...and with a deserved Michelin star. Delicious 6 course Taster for lunch today . Faultless. Will definitely dine again. Get some rooms, Tim !

Went for the Sunday 4 course fixed menu. Flawless really top notch food, fantastic staff, and a lovely cosy atmosphere. Well sized portions will leave you very satisfied.

Laid back and wonderful should have a Mitchell star as the food is amazing

Visited for boyfriends 25th Birthday and had such a lovely time. We had the tasting menu with wine pairing. The food, wine, service and atmosphere was impeccable. Was a real treat and now a treasured memory. Highly recommend. Thank you to all the team at sōlō ☺️

Beautiful Sunday lunch taster menu. The starters were delicate but packed with flavour. The main course was unexpectedly large with sirloin, roast potatoes, veggies, cauliflower cheese and Yorkshire pudding. The quality was second to none. One of our table had the veggie menu which was inventive and full of flavour.

Fabulous four course set menu for Sunday lunch. Delicious food, beautifully presented, cooked to perfection and we couldn't finish all of the main course it was so generous. Cosy atmosphere, not deafened by music so easy to hold a conversation amongst four of us. Will definitely be back in the near future .

Had lunch today absolutely amazing! Curried cauliflower! Just wow!

Top notch, absolutely, top notch. 100% we will be back John & Theresa

The taster menu is was amazing! The food was wonderful, every dish was delicious! Service was superb! Worth every penny, a lovely experience! Thanks

Gorgeous food, very good service.

I’ve visited Solo for dinner several times since it opened and both times it has been a fantastic experience. On my most recent visit I had the 6 course vegetarian tasting menu and the taste and presentation of every dish was incredible. Service is friendly and attentive and the restaurant has a lovely cosy feel. A real gem.

We enjoyed a delicious 3 course lunch here last weekend and it was impeccable! They kindly accommodated us as a large group and a birthday, we received the best customer service & it all came together to create a very special experience. All the produce was locally sourced and of the best quality, and because we were allowed to decide which dish to have for each course, it meant that everyone received a meal they thoroughly enjoyed. Would recommend to support local business <3

Excellent food, service and decor. A relaxed atmosphere. A little more expensive than other lunch menus but worth it.

We dined as a group in early March and as a couple in April. First experience I would have said was a ‘good’ 4 stars - worth another visit, but our second visit was much better and definitely 5 stars. The main improvement for us was the more experienced staffing. In a place like this, the waiters/waitresses should be expected to describe and explain the dishes expertly. We didn’t find this on our first trip (the girls were lovely but very young and shy about explaining what we were eating!) whereas the waiters went above and beyond on our second visit. We really loved the food on both occasions and the intimate atmosphere. Really pleased to have this place on our doorstep but would suggest an a la carte option as I’m not sure locals won’t return time and time again for a tasting menu. Lovely experience and hope to return soon. Thanks!

It was our first time eating at Solo, and what a treat it was! We had a front row seat of the kitchen, watching Tim and his team prepare everything to the highest standard with exacting precision. My husband, who is discerning with his praise, and I both awarded the food 5*s. The service was also of the highest standard, David and Neil were both wonderful. It can only be a matter of time before this restaurant receives a Michelin star!

First visit to Tim Allen's new place; top draw food and service.

Visited on Sunday 13 th March to experience the Tasting Menu which was EXQUISITE, , all the five dishes, plus the extra surprise were delighted presented , from the Hot Home Made Sourdough Bread , to Tomlinson Rhubarb desert . The outstanding dish was the Hardwick Lamb , but the Puffed PorkJowl , was a good second , Service by David and his team , was impeccable , explaining all the dishes in detail . Thank you Tim and your team for a memorial experience .

Much better than lerwpl by far up with the art school only downside wine bit over priced

We decided to celebrate our wedding anniversary in style. A friend recommended Sōlō and boy am I glad I listened. The food was out of this world. Each dish clearly planned and executed with skill and precision. The smells, the appearance and not forgetting the tastes. Such masterpieces created from humble ingredients. The ambiance was nice and relaxed. The staff were 1st rate and we will definitely be returning. Even if its to celebrate it being Thursday hahaha. We were even presented with a signed menu from Chef to help us with our Anniversary celebration. Such a lovely (and unexpected suprise) Big thanks to chef Tim Allen and his team. I'm sure you will be earning your very own Michelin Star soon.

Fantastic place. My wife and I went for the five course taster lunch and absolutely were not disappointed. The food is excellent, the staff are polite and attentive and the ambiance of the whole place is wonderful. It wont be long before this place is awarded a Michelin star. We'll definitely be returning.

Hard to fault. Excellent food and service. Quality of less expensive wines are poor and better quality wines expensive. For the price I would have expected an amuse bouche and maybe one other course.

Absolutely marvellous from the quality of the food to the front of house staff

Great tasting menu. Service excellent. Have to admit that there were a couple of courses I expected to be challenging (deer and trout) but I need not have feared, they were all brilliant. I would prefer an a la carte menu but for a new restaurant, setting up in the slipstream of a pandemic with staff difficult to obtain - my view would be that they are getting on and doing it. Can't wait to see how it develops

Excellent. Tim went all out for my plant-based request and I was honestly blown away with the taste.

Great little place near Ormskirk, and well worth a visit. However, the car park is a little tight, so if you go, book early! The food - which is the important part - is excellent and borders on fine dining. However, we did the 3 course lunch - and although delicious - the portion size could have been better. One teaspoon quinnel of cauliflower puree and a tablespoon quinnel of pomme puree weren't quite enough on the main dish. As for value, for the 3 course lunch the price per head was £35, which isn't bad but also not fantastic value compared to some. That said the food was excellent and worth a try. The tasting menu seems better value.

Visited on Thursday 24th Feb. Having tried the majority of fine dining across Merseyside looked forward to this new offering. So disappointed. There was not one of the six dishes served that were memorable in any way. In fact so forgettable that less than two hours after visiting my friend text to ask what was the third course!!! Forgettable, particularly the cod and deer both devoid of flavour and taste. Very dissapoin and overpriced for what was served. Will return to more reliable haunts of fine dining Lewrpool, The Art School to name just two. My advice go to them.

We went for the tasting menu. In general the food was ok. Really enjoyed the cod. Staff very attentive. Unfortunately some little things like the quality of the cutlery really lets down the overall experience which is a pity. Also, despite a significant makeover it still has the feel of a pub rather than a restaurant which again disappoints a little. On the plus side the staff are really attentive and friendly. Will visit again when the menu changes.

I visited Solo last week as a treat from my son,we visited Moor Hall before Christmas,and so we were inclined to compare it with that experience.Yes Moor Hall has 2*, and a higher price tag but unfortunately we were quite disappointed with our visit to Solo. Yes,a 5 course taster menu,but we found the portions tiny and forgettable.We both came away hungry,not what you want at a cost of £100 each with drinks. The service was good and courses evenly spaced,may be we should have studied the menu better,as there is a limit on what you can do with salsify, Cauliflower and rhubarb. I wanted to give a great review of this new venture in Lancashire,but time will tell,and in its present form with one small taster menu,will customers return? Sorry,We will not.

Firstly I sincerely hope this place survives as we need to maintain local businesses and employment. I think this is a brave move as the venue has never been successful over the years...pub,bar, restuarant, wine bar and bust. First visit and unfortunately my last. Let's be honest , it's expensive, budget on £250 for two diners with drinks. Service was unbelievably slow. Food is good but not exceptional particularly as we have Moor Hall on the doorstep. Would love to support this restuarant but it's not quite on the mark. Hopefully time will tell and it will either up its offering or adapt to the local market.

Excellent customer service. Staff were friendly and courteous. Highly recommended.

Excellent food, staff & service

Excellent tasting menu. Lovely staff and food second to none.

This was a gorgeous place, the restaurant was quite quiet, beautiful tasting menu, staff were attentive and they catered very well for gluten free. Loved it, can’t wait to go back!

Absolutely incredible! All 5 courses were delicious and the service was very friendly and attentive. Great decor and atmosphere too.One of the best meals I ever had without a doubt! Thank you for a great evening

Amazing food, definitely worth a Michelin star in the future

Really amazing food. Highly recommended.

This was our first visit to the newly opened Sōlō restaurant and it didn't disappoint. Me, my wife and daughter have just enjoyed a wonderful experience at this stunning new restaurant . The staff were excellent and professional, the atmosphere & ambience was perfect and the food was of the highest standard. We are locals who live in the village of Aughton and it is fantastic to have such a high-quality restaurant on our doorstep.. we will definitely be returning. Thanks again and we will be back soon , Ryan