VALENTINE'S Day is just around the corner.
Are you hoping to enjoy a candlelit dinner for two at your favourite restaurant?
Or do you need some inspiration for where to spend the evening?
We’re spoilt for choice in St Helens when it comes to fabulous restaurants and last year, as part of our Best of 2023 awards, we crowned Newton Grill as the best in town.
You voted Newton Grill St Helens' number one destination from a shortlist of 10 top venues.
Here are a few of those places to try this Valentine's Day:
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 won the 2022 Best Restaurant title.
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
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.
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, 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, Clockface Road, St Helens
This venue also made the shortlist for Best Pub or Bar.
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
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