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I went with my mum as a treat for us both. I knew she’d appreciate the menu and she did - and I did. We took my patterdale terrier who sat quietly watching us enjoy every course. The wine advice was spot on, even with a sample to taste before we selected. Mum had the cheese soufflé, lamb and hogget finished off with crème brûlée that was crisp on top and beautifully smooth underneath. I had scallops and black pudding - I’d not had either before and thoroughly enjoyed them, next it was the venison suet pudding - delicious but I wasn’t so sure about the beetroot done in duck fat - the duck fat was too much for me but that’s my choice. Finished with dark chocolate soufflé and sauce with cherry crème fraiche ice cream. £69 for 3 courses each was amazing value for such good food, service and ambience. This is a pub that has a Michelin star. It’s not fine dining, it’s a pub. But what a pub.

I always love to finish the night here with a good banoffee old fashioned

Lovely little local, great food and friendly staff

I came today to see the fly by of the puma helicopters. Only to be sat in the car waiting in a que to park. sent round in a circle on the car park like many others. And totally missed the flyby. Only drove 1 and half hours to get here. Marshalls could have done a better job direction. Missed it all thanx.

Lovely warm welcome. Nancy and John, the proprietors, are great people. You are guaranteed a cracking time, nice drinks, nice atmosphere.

Bowling was good Had to wait almost an hour for food Forgot ingredients on a burger Chef kept wiping his nose and didn’t wash his hands

Thanks Adam for a delicious latte ☕️

Nice and clean staff are nice enough

Lovely Thursday night pizza! Really relaxed atmosphere - great staff and service.

An absolute hidden gem, everything on the menu tastes amazing

Always great food , and service there always pleased to help

Arrived early and was greeted and lead to our table the food was delicious the staff was fabulous and the surroundings are amazing excellent and very reasonable priced will make it one of my favourites

This place BLEW MY SOCKS OFF. Unmatched peshwari naan. The service? IMPECCABLE. Would recommend to anyone with a hankering for butter paneer and friendly staff. I would hesitate to say the words “life-changing” but it’s nothing but the truth. Five stars

Our favourite cafe in the world - amazing milkshakes, great, hearty food! Can't fault it - thanks Sue and Matt for keeping us so well fed this week. See you again soon.

Hadn’t been to Dolce Vita in Ainsdale for a while but what a great Sunday lunch we had. Decor has been updated, staff are super friendly and the food was excellent. Prices very reasonable too. Best Sunday lunch I’ve had in years.