The best restaurants in North West

Caminar hacia Yonder, en el Triángulo Báltico, me hizo pensar que habíamos cometido un error. No te dejes llevar por su ubicación. Yonder es un espacio encantador con un menú muy bueno, personal amable y un ambiente muy bueno.

This is a ‘must try’ for anyone coming to Knutsford; an exceptional product, first class service and excellent value. There is a flavour to suit everyone . Jaffa Cake is a personal favourite. Drop in or order on line & collect for home consumption.

Called in for breakfast when I was in the area. The food and service was excellent. The quality of the ingredients was really good, especially the thick cut bacon. Delicious

Went for breakfast not a customer sat down, ordered 2 small breakfasts , we would have to wait 30 + minutes as they had orders to make! Surely customers IN your cafe should come first!

The venue was nice. Service was really good too. There are plenty of options on the menu. The starters were filling and main absolutely massive. Everything is reasonably priced. I'll try here again

Simply fabulous. We recently had afternoon tea while on a girlie weekend. The views are stunning. The hosts are so friendly and couldn’t do enough for you, and as for the food …. It was absolutely amazing Highly recommend a visit.

Increíble - buen ambiente, el servicio era genial, la comida era aún mejor! vino aquí después de una recomendación, sin duda volveré!

Very friendly staff great food and always doing something to help the locals who can't always afford chippy for the family ie offers on dinnertime and tea time meals and superb offers during covid and when the kids are off school. They should be rewarded for their efforts 👌

We had the most amazing afternoon tea with Keswick kitchen at the golf club. Jackie and Tim were fabulous hosts, can't wait for next time x

Really lovely staff, great service. Amazing local tapas, definitely recommended. Canapes are delicious, great wine selection. Definitely recommended

Very good and quality food Very good quality service and and nice people Recommend 100% Nice and calm place for families

An old fashioned cosy pub. The staff are amazing, very friendly and helpful,the food is fantastic and very reasonably priced.We have been here twice now and have enjoyed it both times,never been disappointed with the quality of the food.We will certainly be back soon.

Exallant hot and crispy fish and chips. Very tasty. Fantastic curry sauce. Fantastic and friendly staff. Definitely worth a visit

Great little place, really tasty ice cream, good choices

I must admit, I originally came here out of curiosity to read the negative review mentioned by another reviewer. I’m a bit ashamed that my intrigue outweighed the desire to rate a local gem that has been feeding my family for many months! So here I am, finally leaving my thoughts—especially after having a laugh at the "award-winning chef’s" critique. Stretford Canteen is exactly what this town needed: a cosy spot with real character, where you can enjoy a great brunch or dinner. Their concept has clearly proven successful, and their consistency is undoubtedly one of the keys to that success. There’s a brilliant balance of familiar “go-to” dishes alongside fresh additions to the menu. This means returning customers, like us, can always count on our favourites while being pleasantly surprised by new offerings. The atmosphere is relaxed, friendly, and intimate, yet we’ve always felt welcome with our kids in tow—even with our noisy little crew. It’s a rarity to find a small venue where you feel completely at ease as a family, but Stretford Canteen has nailed it. They also offer a great selection of drinks and a varied menu to cater to everyone’s tastes. Brunch is our favourite; the menu is customisable to an extent, and we always leave completely satisfied. Now, I’d like to address the negative review I came across. I pride myself on writing honest and constructive reviews, so I hope this will be helpful to others. If your priority is massive portions at bargain prices, then no, this isn’t the place for you—perhaps an all-you-can-eat chinese buffet is a better option. However, in my experience, the portions here are perfectly reasonable. The brunch is consistently filling, and I have to give a special mention to the Sunday prix fixe menu, which is excellent value. The prices, in my view, reflect the quality of the ingredients and the overall experience. They also reflect the unfortunate economic climate we’re all living in, with inflation and skyrocketing import costs. Let’s face it: complaining about food prices at this stage feels futile, should have thought about it back in 2016! Personally, I’d rather skip a meal out elsewhere and come to Stretford Canteen than spend £15 on a bland, pre-packaged burger at a pub. At least here, the food is worth every penny. It’s also worth noting that businesses that haven’t adapted to these challenging times are either (a) closed, (b) sacrificing quality, or (c) serving smaller portions. Stretford Canteen has found the perfect formula to not only survive but thrive—and that’s impressive given the tough economy and the disruption caused by major local roadworks. Finally, I want to touch on the French inspiration in their cuisine. As someone who has lived in France and worked with French clients, I think they do an excellent job of capturing the spirit of French cooking while giving dishes their own twist. I doubt anyone familiar with French cuisine would take offense—after all, even French Michelin-starred chefs like Etchebest have taken liberties with other traditions (with insulting versions of carbonara and bolognaise!). In summary, Stretford Canteen is a local treasure that deserves recognition. It’s a welcoming space with consistently great food, friendly service, and a menu that keeps us coming back again and again.