Wilfred's Restaurant in Burnley

A lovely evening, great ambience, delicious food however on receiving the bill our party was shocked that a pint of shandy was £7.20! A pint of lager wasn’t much more either!!

The restaurant is ideal for occasions such as : birthday meal , graduation, date night or just a treat . Depending on your budget, I do think it’s affordable. In terms of quality of food maybe it was what I picked , but I wasn’t too keen on it the king prawns tasted somewhat expired in my mouth and the saffron rice just tasted tomatoes like . ( it lacked seasoning and flavour) The portion was pretty good and very filling . The presentation too was quite good too . I am not sure what was inside the churros it stated cinnamon it tasted like something else , but nevertheless, I did enjoy it alongside the ice cream . I don’t usually eat ice cream , but I tasted it and it was nice .

We booked purely because somebody had bought us a voucher and to be honest hadn’t heard anything about the hotel / estate before we went - we were both totally blown away. Despite a wedding taking place which we thought might affect our meal, the service was very good and the quality and presentation of the food was amazing, a fine food dining experience. We ate everything, generous bread and dip selection to share for starter followed by 2 mains from the special menu, trio of lamb and tikka salmon - all amazing and excellent value for the quality. We couldn’t manage a dessert but the choice was excellent - already planning a return!

Food and service are amazing here! We’ve been 20 plus times, and it never lets us down! Sunday dinner is amazing, but the whole menu just works! You can tell that they pride themselves on quality!

Booked meal for our 3rd wedding anniversary. Meal and service lovely. Only criticism we have was a large party of ppl in the room which were loud . They could off closed / reduced the noise by closing the doors . Struggled hearing when talking also nor as relaxing as we thought due to this

Really good evening at the hotel and Wilfred’s restaurant. Food was excellent and service very good (despite restaurant being busy due to wedding party).

Service on arrival brilliant at the table non existent left sitting waiting Spoilt the overall night Food good Drink was good not asked if we wanted more when the took the empty bottles away and still courses to go

This is a top notch restaurant in Burnley. The interior is gorgeous and food is great. I had the duck and chips, my husband had the steak and kids had pasta and the burger. We couldn't fault anything. And the kids got to play on the pirate ship afterwards. And you can go for a little walk in the grounds after / before.

We had visited this restaurant on our last UK visit and it was a very good experience so we had no hesitation in eating here again and meeting up with friends. It is a very popular place so it’s best to book in advance ( deposit required). The staff here are brilliant and no matter how busy they are, they always seem to have time with all diners. It’s a very comfortable establishment with a relaxing decor and a very good menu indeed with most, if not all, allergies catered for. Food portions are reasonable not over facing and the food is beautifully prepared and presented. Service is excellent. We would certainly recommend the sea bass which was absolutely delicious. Choosing a sweet was not easy given the mouth watering choices! We had a thoroughly enjoyable evening and wouldn’t hesitate to eat here 8n the future. Highly recommended.

Cheese bonbons were underwhelming. Risotto rice was burnt which was took off my bill because I sent it back. The chocolate done dessert was amazing as were the waiting staff

Come for a birthday meal on Wednesday night. Service was excellent especially with my guest being celiac. Staff very helpful. For main I had the rigatoni arrabiatta with chicken, very tasty. We opted for desserts. I had the sticky toffee pudding. I have to say not the best STP I have eaten and the portion was tiny, 3 spoonfuls and it was gone ! for 9 quid not the best value for money imo.

Their Espresso Martini is a must try! Perfectly balanced. In fact - the best cocktail outside London. A big thank you to Billy! 🍸🍸🍸

We enjoyed our last visit so we decided to make it a regular haunt. Great atmosphere and ambience; perfect for any occasion. Delicious food from a good and varied menu all served in a polite, efficient and friendly manner. Our dessert order was overlooked and the staff apologised for the delay and knocked the cost off the final bill. Only down side for us is having to pay a deposit on booking as we never know what's round the corner so to speak and we lost our deposit on one occasion owing to a medical emergency.

What a stunning restaurant this is. We were in the area for a short break and went here for Valentines dinner. Friom the moment we stepped into the beautiful setting, the service was immaculate. Friendly greeting and all the staff were absolutely on point. Food was outstanding and I really cannot fault anything.

Very positive experience and review intended as positive feedback! The menu is excellent! Respectfully, the experience would be improved if the ‘additional specials menu’, was changed perhaps on a monthly basis!

Been to dinner/show functions at the hotel previously so we thought we'd sample Wilfred's for an evening meal. We were definitely not disappointed and were made to feel very welcome. Ambience just right for us; couples in all sorts of outfits but I didn't feel overdressed in my sparkles. Jaydn gave us top class service and the food was stunningly delicious. A good menu with oodles of choice. We'll be back soon.

Great restaurant for all occasions! We have come previously as a couple and came with family on Sunday for a birthday meal. Enjoyed by all. Attentive service as always. Looking forward to coming back in summer when the kids can play outside on the pirate ship!

The most horrendous and most expensive Christmas Day meal ever. Never again. This restaurant needs much attention. It has no right to describe itself as a 'fine dining restaurant'. A more appropriate description would be 'an expensive restaurant with an unsupervised creche, where your children can play, shout and scream to their little hearts content'. It certainly did not 'ooze style and sophistication' (their description) when we went there for our Christmas Day meal. Only one of the five of us had finished our main course when the noise level from children in the restaurant become intolerable and we couldn't hear each other speak. We asked the staff to box up our remaining Christmas Day meals. Before we were served dessert, we had to ask to be moved to another table, trying to get away from the excessive noise. The food in the main was standard, apart from the soup course which was delicious. I accept it is a child friendly restaurant but I am amazed how parents and management think it is acceptable for children to behave in this manner, causing disruption to other diners and being a health & safety hazard to staff who are walking about with hot food and drinks. Surely there should be some etiquette rules on behaviour, so that other diners can eat their very expensive Christmas Dinner in the so called fine dining and sophisticated environment that Wilfred's purports to be. Some of the staff are very good and very helpful. Others are surly and condescending, such as the lady and man on hotel reception who we heard talking about us at 7.10pm saying 'they don't look like they're getting ready to leave'. Simon the Manager will make himself scarce before he will deal with a situation. We were notified prior to Christmas Day that last orders for drinks would be 7.30pm, therefore assuming guests would then have time to actually enjoy their drink. Just after 7pm the staff started to clean the floors and drag tables and chairs across the floor, I guess rearranging to prepare for breakfast guests the next day. Totally oblivious to the noise they made and again, not really helping to create a 'sophisticated environment'. We left at 7.30pm. In summary, a Christmas Day meal for 5 people at £150 each, plus drinks at £132.80, total £882.80 of hard earned money - for the worst dining experience of my life. More fool me for paying that and expecting it to be special. It was horrendous.

I’ve been to Wilfred’s twice now and it’s absolutely incredible. The food is of such a high standard. For the quality/ taste of the food I think the price is fair. This restaurant is a real treat.

We went to Wilfred's last year and thoroughly enjoyed it and thought it would be the same this year. The restaurant was decorated beautifully, the table laid out perfectly,, crackers top quality, the food as always was cooked to perfection plus good wine. My husband and I felt as though the place was not as busy as last year but maybe that contributed to the lack of atmosphere.

Booked a meal at Wilfreds on the 26th December for 8.45pm and this was booked on the 26th at lunch time and £20 paid as a deposit,family emergency at tea time and I phoned to cancel and rebook for another time later in the week and transfer the deposit,not possible and you lose the deposit and I wasn't going to pay them another £20 deposit. The ironic thing is I checked the on line bookings for Wilfreds at 5 30pm and there were plenty of slots available so it's not as though there were big queues to fill the tables. They could easily have transfered the deposit to another night.

Had booked Christmas Day a while back and arrived with partner. Could not fault, from the initial welcome, pre drinks and meal … staff were welcoming and friendly throughout. Food arrived in good time, good presentation and tasting good. Relaxed, rich and ambient atmosphere with solo singer All leading to a faultless Christmas.

We’ve visited Wilfred’s before and found it to be lively, good food and great service so booked again. Super meal, I had Lobster Toast to start and a 10oz Sirloin with big fat chips, green beans and a peppercorn sauce for mains. Everyone else really enjoyed theirs too and we were served by the lovely Elisa who deserves a mention 🙂 However, front desk/reception need to up their game. We arrived slightly early so we could have a drink at the bar beforehand. On giving my name Lynda told me not once, not twice but three times there was no reservation in my name! After a few minutes and as I delved into my iPhone to retrieve the info she suddenly said “Oh, I’ve found it. You’re at 7.45”. No apology or sorry given for the quite dismissive way she’d handled my booking. Anyway, I was just glad we had our table as being so close to Christmas I had no Plan B! I knocked off one mark for the Lynda incident (who had her badge on upside down 🤪) otherwise it’d be 5 stars and a definite recommendation.

Amazing as always. I had steak and it was perfectly cooked, great menu, great drinks, great staff. It wasn’t even too expensive either for what we had and the quality of the meal. Will definitely return thanks a lot.

What a fantastic place. Restaurant decor was divine, food was delicious, staff and service level were second to none. Highly recommend a visit.

We had an amazing experience. From when we arrived till leaving. We were made to feel special. I think our waitres was called Keira. Lovely girl who looked after us and nothing was too much trouble. The food was lovely.

Came here for my mums birthday and everyone made her feel special. Bailey is a very polite and helpful young man. He is a credit to the company. Would 100% recommend for anyone looking for a meal with family or even as partners.

A lovely setting for a birthday meal. Food exceptional as always. Attention to detail on all courses and a lovely suprise birthday brownie to end a truly delightful evening. A special mention to our attentive waitress Maise who went above and beyond to complete a...

Great restaurant, menu & atmosphere at Wilfred's restaurant. We had our anniversary meal here & the staff were so welcoming, friendly, professional & attentive, they made our occasion extra special with a nice surprise celebratory anniversary desert. The food was so delicious, compliments to the...

Absolutely loved the Dinner at Wilfred’s. The staff were welcoming and friendly . The service was efficient and unobtrusive. The food was delicious and served hot and was very beautifully presented. There was a great choice of dishes on the menu. The atmosphere was relaxed...

What can I say! Our stay at Crow Wood Hotel, Woodland Spa and the meal in Wilfred's as always was wonderful. Food and service was fantastic, from the very warm welcome and the smooth charm of the wonderful concierge on arrival to the table service...

An absolutely amazing place to eat, food was unbelievable and the service even better. My waitress was called Maisie and she was an angel, an absolute god send. She did everything perfectly and made sure we were all relaxed.

From the moment we arrived we were treated extremely courteously the seating place was comfortable & relaxing menu’s were explained to the letter by a smart well mannered young lady the food arrived beautifully presented & piping hot, which tasted TOP DRAWER, all in all...

We visit Crowwood Hotel a lot. It is one of our favourite places. We met family for dinner and as always the experience was exceptional. The menu was fab and our food was amazing. The chefs at Crowwood create the most delicious food and the...

Food and Service was excellent, we were entertaining friends, who live in the area but had not been to Wilfred’s before, they were very impressed with every aspect of their evening from before dinner drinks to coffee and liqueurs. We have since heard that they...

Wilfreds is a great place for a romantic anniversary dinner. Food and service amazing , fantastic ambience.

The best meal me and my boyfriend have had in a very long time. We had the duck pancakes and the oxtail to start and just WOW! it was amazing. To follow we had a fillet steak each which were both cooked perfectly. Not only...

Took my mum for a 2 course sunday lunch it was absolutley amazing from arriving to leaving the food was outstanding and the service was amazing the staff were polite and helpful we wod definetley be eating at wilfreds agai best sunday lunch we have...

Went in the evening with friends, we were greeted with a smile asked if we wanted drinks at the bar first, which we did. Assigned a bar person, Christian, who was friendly and attentive. We were able choose our food in the lounge area and...

Had a lovely family meal at Wilfred’s, service and food was amazing. All the staff were friendly and they catered well for my fussy children!

Amazing as usual, this is my favourite restaurant (and I am fussy) and we've never had a bad experience in all the many times that we have been. Service is always spot on, and the food is amazing. (Mushrooms on toast are brilliant :)). The...

Amazing staff and great food. We love it here its our favourite restaurant in the area. I and recommend the Trio of Lamb its to die for.

Wilfred’s, never fails us. Fabulous good, friendly, professional staff and wonderful atmosphere. All of which added to making an amazing evening

A wonderful experience from start to finish. We were shown to our table with the upmost respect and courtesy. Our server, Caitlin was very knowledgeable and full of smiles, and very attentive throughout our stay! My sister is vegan and she was offered a separate...

We only found Wilfred's because it's open on a Monday and so little is. We're really glad we did because we had a very delicious birthday meal. Food excellent and service just right. Thank you, we'll be back!

Lovely bar experience as we arrived early. Unfortunately it went down hill from there. A pretty chippy waitress who was disdainful when my husband sniffed the wine, rather than tasted it. What she said under her breath was quite loud and rude. Taster plate was...

I came to Wilfreds today with my two sons for a roast dinner and I have to say it was DELIGHTFUL! The staff were so attentive nothing was too much and I have to give a special shout out to the manager Simon for what...

Popped in here after a business meeting last night for a drink. The place is beautifully decorated and the service really shines. Staff members were extremely knowledgable and attentive, amazing selection of wines, served by a lovely young woman who I think was called Hannah,...

The food was great and only surpassed by the wonderful service from bar staff, restaurant reception, our very professional and friendly server Aniyai (not the correct spelling) and the doorman helping with our taxi. Well done Wilfred’s for an excellent experience.

Can’t fault it, everything was perfect, The trio of lamb was amazing as was everything else. Will certainly be returning again !

Sublime food, beautifully presented. Lovely setting and decor. Fabulous staff and service. We will be back! Highly recommended

Had a superb Wedding Anniversary lunch - fabulous food and excellent service - felt so comfortable and spoilt! Thank you for making a special day even more special - we’ll be back!

Amazing food and service - will definitely be back! Would recommend dining here. Neve, our waitress, was attentive and friendly. We had this meal as part of a spa package but we were so impressed with the whole experience.

We have been-and enjoyed food, evenings and Sunday lunches, all superb. Resturants that af super food,and for myself and many other diners I am very impressed with the alcohol free wine

Enjoyed our meal at Wilfred’s this month, really impressed with the service and of course the food. I went for the signature fillet steak, but felt it was over cooked (more medium than medium rare) so advised the staff. They were excellent, they took away...

From the minute we walked in the door to the minute we left everyone made us feel so extremely special. My husband and I came to celebrate our 5 year anniversary and they went above and beyond to make the evening magical. A special thank...

Had a brilliant time with friends. The food was delicious, especially the lobster toast and arancini balls but what was absolutely stand out was the service. A lovely welcome and looked after by the team. A special shout out to Caitlin.

We had a beautiful meal at Wilfred's on Thursday to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The food was superb, and we couldn't fault it. Special shout out to our waiting staff particularly Roxanne who was so nice, efficient and had a permanent smile for all her...

Amazing Night Last Night for my Birthday Celebrations with friends. Food Delicious, lovely drinks, champers on behalf of My sister all the way from Switzerland ordering to my table. Me and my friends loved it and definitely come again. Thank you

The menu hadn't changed much from the last time we were there and I struggled to find something different to eat.

Great place to eat and be waited upon. Staff are extremely polite and courteous. Good food and nice selection of drinks. Would recommend to anyone. A great asset to the wonderful town of Burnley.

We have used this restaurant many time from couples to family meals. Came today for sunday lunch 2 courses £25 not bad for the quality of food .was informed the soup today was tomato and roasted red pepper after looking at the starter's on the...

I use Wilfred’s both as hotel and restaurant a lot as I work in Burnley, but live in Manchester. As the food is lovely I have visited with family from Manchester several times, last night being the third time since Christmas - with work it...

Went for a birthday meal, paid a deposit of £70. One member was taken ill so only 6 of us turned up. When the bill arrived the deposit taken off the bill was of only £60. The manager was incredibly rude arguing that as a...

My husband and I had use of the spa during the day, an evening meal and an overnight stay and from start to finish, the experience was perfect. In the evening, on entry to Wilfred's we sat down for a drink to begin with and...

My wife and I went to this restaurant on @4.02.23 for the second time The staff, food and ambiance was outstanding. This is truly and outstanding experience which we highly recommend. It is great just for a meal out or special occasion. Just book and...

I will never waste my time here again, not only did I see waitress’s constantly standing talking to each other and paying no attention to their guests but one waitress actually picked their nose and then was running food out to the tables. Disgraceful. When...

Having heard great things from my parents about Wilfred's, and wanting to try something new, I booked a table for Valentine's Day and hoped our experience would live up to what they (and many, many reviews) had said. I'm very pleased to say our expectations...

Absolutely delicious food for vegetarians and meat eaters too and outstanding service from Roxanne! Very good value for money. Every course was delicious! Thank you!

Make sure you are hungry when you dine - portion sizes are huge with top quality food on offer. Enjoyed an amazing dining experience - staff may be young but they do a fantastic job!

Amazing atmosphere, lovely food, service was quick and efficient staff chatty, great wine choice. Visit if u can people

We have been to Wilfreds a few times and this was the best meal we have had. The food was excellent and the service was also good. We usually prefer Bertram's as we go without the children but this has made us think twice and...

This was our first visit to Wilfred’s although we had eaten before at Crow Wood at Bertrams. We thought this an exceptional restaurant and not just for the food. From the minute we walked into the restaurant to leaving, we were very impressed with the...

This was my first Dining experience at Wilfred’s restaurant and we will certainly be returning. All the staff went above and beyond from the initial booking. The lady manager on reception was very welcoming and created a positive warm atmosphere. The waitress Molly was also...

Fourth time here this week and its always the same. Mains served just as the starter is being whipped away. It's like a speed eating competition. I don't know how they make it so quick. Well I do because it always tastes like its been...

Very impressed from arriving to leaving ! Food and staff and service all fantastic! Had a problem with with a voucher which was quickly sorted out! Will definitely return

Went to celebrate our anniversary tonight. Our waitress was so polite and friendly. Made us both instantly feel at home. I had smoked salmon to start and my partner had the Cauliflower florets. Then went on to have Fillet Steak, which was to die for....

Food is fantastic, great selection even for vegans like me. Staff make you feel really well looked after. I'd definitely recommend and I will be back next time I'm in the area!

Amazing reasonably priced food. Well presented and excellent attentive staff. Great location, although there should be a sign at the entrance pointing guests towards the restaurant rather than just Bertram’s. I booked this restaurant due to the trip advisor ratings. I look forward to coming...

Brilliant meal. Such tasty food and a beautiful restaurant. Quite expensive, but don't mind paying a little extra for a great food. Staff attentive and friendly. Will definitely be returning.

As always we had a lovely time. It was my daughters and my birthday and you made it very special for the both of us. The food was exceptional, the service impeccable and the ambience was perfection. Most definitely will return, as we do every...

Ambience is nice and the waitresses and waiters are friendly. However, when informed of an allergy, waitresses/waiters aren’t completely aware of what’s in the food so they won’t be able to help cater if you have any allergies. Food when it arrived was ok, wasn’t...

The Crow wood is an experience not to be missed, Wilfreds restaurant is exceptional, food of the highest quality, reasonably priced very professional, friendly and helpful.

A true gem of a restaurant 15 mins from home in East Lancashire. Fabulous food to suit all tastes, all served by super friendly, attentive staff. 100% recommended.

We visited Wilfred's for our Granddaughter's birthday today. There were five in our party and we had a variety of dishes all of which were excellent. My husband had a fillet steak that was perfect and the gambus pil pil was amazing. Most of the...

Business takes me here a lot to host customers and prospects. Genuinely great menu that they've put a lot of thought into. Food is always 1st class though I'm always surprised how quickly it arrives!! Personal favourites include the never seen before lobster sesame toast,...

The service and food were superb, cannot praise the restaurant high enough, sirloin steak superb, sea bass superb and the duck pancakes well wanted more

We ate at Wilfred's on Friday night as a treat to celebrate my parent's 50th wedding anniversary. The food was excellent, the surroundings were lovely and the staff were brilliant too. We cannot wait to go back and work our way through the mouthwatering menu....

My 5* was for the food and service. I had fillet steak cooked medium to perfection, green beans were excellent, dauphinois were the best I’ve ever tasted and the crispy onion rings were perfect. I will definitely go again.

As a family, we ate at Wilfred's last night and had such a lovely time. It's a great. restaurant, smashing staff and service and the food is super. A bit expensive in places but fair in others. On balance a great place to go for...

My husband and I dined here whilst staying at the Crow Wood Hotel. Whilst the menu isn’t cheap, the food quality is brilliant. I had the cauliflower pakoras which were fresh and spicy then the mushroom and truffle ravioli which was one of the best...

My daughter treated myself and my wife for Fathers Day, fabulous venue, brilliant staff and amazing food, extremely enjoyable

We've had several visits here on a Sunday. I always choose from the Sunday menu (about 4 choices main and starters). Always enjoy my meals and service very polite and professional. Nice spacious room. We like the conservatory part . A special treat to look...

Wilfred’s is wonderful restaurant, the food is delicious and the staff are very helpful, friendly and efficient. The atmosphere although more upmarket is still very relaxed and family friendly

We had a lovely spa day and stayed over in the hotel & visitied Wilfreds for our evening meal, outstanding meal and breakfast was fantastic .The staff were exceptional and also really friendly.

Wilfred's is extra special. The food is absolutely delicious, the service is amazing and the atmosphere is spot on. I always have a lovely experience coming to Wilfred's.

We come here once a month at least, we can’t get enough of the place! Me and my wife are platinum members at the resort, and the whole place never disappoints. So much so that we’ve even booked our second wedding day here for our...

Absolutely sensational food and service here. We stayed in the hotel and had a package booked with a 3 course meal. We did upgrade to the Châteaubriand for a £45 supplement which could arguably be dear but was worth it . Staters of prawn cocktail...

Love coming to Wilfred’s the food is always great with an interesting menu . The atmosphere is lovely and friendly and the staff are very helpful

Visited with friends, subsequently made a complaint which was responded to in a patronising and inflexible manner. Wilfred’s only values positive feedback and disregards anybody who is unimpressed. Will not be returning based on this experience.