Which of these top ten venues is St Helens’ number one restaurant?

A delicious three course meal cooked by a talented team of chefs that you can enjoy in beautiful surroundings.

We’re spoilt for choice in St Helens when it comes to fabulous restaurants but which is the town’s premier eatery?

Which is your favourite restaurant? Which restaurant in the town can you enjoy the best meal?

In our Best of 2023 campaign, we’ve given out 22 awards so far in St Helens for hair, nails and beauty as well as tattoos and independent shops and businesses and many more.

In our final category, we wanted to find St Helens’ best restaurant.

After reading all your nominations, we’ve shortlisted the top ten, who will battle it out to be named Best Restaurant 2023.

Now we need your help to choose an overall winner from our shortlist.

Don’t forget to pick up a copy of this week’s St Helens Star as the coupons inside count for five votes!

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best Restaurant posts on our St Helens Star Facebook or Twitter pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote

2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes

3. Purchase a copy of this week’s St Helens Star (September 21 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk – please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each different voting coupon submitted. For full terms and conditions go to newsquest.co.uk/terms-conditions)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Monday, September 25.

We will be announcing the winner next week.

OUR TOP TEN RESTAURANT SHORTLIST

Vigour

Vigour, Bridge Street, St Helens

One nomination said: “Exceptional food and service.”

Another said: “The food is unreal and made with fresh ingredients.

“Everyone front of house is so helpful and can’t do enough for you.”

For more details go to facebook.com/Vigourkitchen

Mr Chan's

Mr Chan’s, North Road, St Helens

One happy customer said: “Fantastic food and a great restaurant – way better than the rest in St Helens.”

For more details go to facebook.com/mrchans.sthelens

Anatolia Grill

Anatolia Grill, Duke Street, St Helens

This popular place is keen to defend their 2022 Best Restaurant title – can they do it?

One review on Facebook said: “The food here is incredible.

“I came here with four other people and we all really enjoyed our starters and main meals.

“The atmosphere was also lovely - the staff are great and very attentive to our needs.

“I will definitely be returning!”

For more details go to facebook.com/anatoliagril.Sthelens

Bruno's Rodizio

Bruno’s Rodizio, Rigby Street, St Helens

This is billed as a true celebration of authentic and delicious South American prime cuts of meat.

Customers love the “amazing food and service” here.

For more details go to facebook.com/brunosrodiziosthelens

The New Era Greeks

The New Era Greeks, North Road, St Helens

The Mediterranean food on offer at this restaurant looks delicious and customers say it tastes as good as it looks.

Mouth watering dishes are the menu – something for all tastes and appetites.

For more details go to facebook.com/theneweragreeks.co.uk

La Casa Vieja

La Casa Vieja, Bickerstaffe Street, St Helens

One review on their Facebook page said: “The food is divine.

“The service is friendly, attentive and speedy with everyone looking after us with a smile.

“I would 1,000 per cent come here again and can’t wait to be back.”

For more details go to facebook.com/lacasaviejasthelens

Ba'Bursi

Ba’Bursi, George Street, St Helens

This popular place was shortlisted for St Helens’ Best for Curry 2023 – can they go one better and take the Best Restaurant title?

One review on their Facebook said: “I visited here with friends who are regulars - the food was absolutely first class.

“I’ve had a few curries in my time and this has got to be in the top three - possibly the best.

“From the minute we walked in the staff were friendly and the service was excellent.

“Highly recommend this place - you will NOT be disappointed!”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063463993129

The Millhouse

The Millhouse, Mill Lane, Sutton

This popular place made the shortlist for Best Pub or Bar 2023 – it’s clearly the place to be.

It does “awesome Sunday roasts” and the owners have turned the pub around “making it a fantastic environment for families.”

For more details go to facebook.com/millhousewa9

Newton Grill (Image: supplied)

Newton Grill, Wargrave Road, Newton-le-Willows

There were lots of nominations and recommendations for Newton Grill – they clearly keep their customers happy.

One nomination said: “Great home cooked food and massive tomahawk steaks – amazing!”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085257622888

The Bull and Dog (Image: supplied)

The Bull and Dog, Clockface Road, St Helens

This venue also made the shortlist for Best Pub or Bar – can they go one better and take our final title?

The Bull and Dog offers good priced well cooked, home fresh food for everyone. 

One nomination said: “The best food and a great atmosphere!”

For more details go to facebook.com/bullanddogpub