Ruspante - Bolton

Beautiful decor, Lovely friendly personal service, excellent food. intimate dining experience. Felt a little rushed as we were taken straight to our table, personally would have like to have been offered a drink at the bar and a leisurely look at the menu. Will definitely go back. Upstairs dining looked amazing and perfect for a family get together.

When we booked, we hadn't realised it was the restaurant's weekly taster menu night. We're so glad we'd booked because each course was delightful. We could have taken up the paired wine menu, but decided to just take two of the selected wines; maybe next time. We'd reached the end of our four night break in the area, so this meal rounded off our stay wonderfully. The decor is quirky and colourful, which we found refreshing. If meals are prepared and presented to this standard every night, you won't be disappointed.

The food was delicious and beautifully presented, and the decor is stunning. However, the menu is quite limited, and the prices are high, which raises expectations for perfection. Unfortunately, our experience fell a bit short due to some minor issues. My first choice for the main course wasn’t available, so I opted for a steak, which I believe should be priced per serving; it ended up costing around £38 for the fillet, side, and sauce. We asked for tap water, but unless you pay for bottled water, you're given a small glass that is refilled gradually from a lukewarm jug. Additionally, the nearly 25-minute wait for the bill at the end of the night was a lasting impression I won't soon forget. It's a beautiful place with well-meaning and hardworking owners, but they were likely affected by staff shortages and could use a few adjustments.

The food and service was just excellent. Probably the best Sea-bass I have ever had. Really enjoyable meal with family. Very attentive and helpful, catering for me with gluten intolerance. Would definitely return for another special occasion.

I had a wonderful meal out on Christmas Eve that was worth every penny. From the moment I entered this delightful restaurant, the staff went above and beyond to ensure I was well taken care of. The decor was charming and whimsical, reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland, which I absolutely loved. I will definitely be returning and will bring friends and family with me!