Ottoman Grill & Bar — Restaurant in Chorley

After hearing so many good things about ottoman I finally made it,, It was my first visit last night (Saturday 17/3/24) to celebrate a great friends birthday,, There was well over 30 of us,, and still all the main courses came out pretty much same time,, a few had starters so they held back with the mains until the starter's were cleared and then it all started flowing,, smooth as owt! The owner was on point directing the polite attentive staff and keeping the drinks coming, I was actually on coffee, nice coffee too may I add,, bean to cup, ,, the beer of choice for most was a bottled beer "birra moretti" (going off the condensation on the bottles it was also suitably chilled) flawless service! I went for the Turkish delight, lamb lokum I think it was called,, It was £21.90 and worth every penny,, I was initially going to have a steak but a friend recommended the lamb as he'd had it previously,, wow 😳 it really was exactly as it said on the menu "melt in the mouth" accompanied by a rich buttery sauce,, I love lamb anyway but id never had It cooked that way. i chose rice with it ,, it came with salad too, plus chips option also half/half , Quite a few went for skewered meats, some had chicken dishes, with zero unhappy eaters,, overall a very pleasant, reasonably priced eating experience.... also no queuing for toilets as there's 2 sets,, they was spotlessly clean and smelling fresh ,,

can't wait to eat...

We visited last weekend with family and friends for a birthday meal and from the moment we walked through the door, we felt genuinely welcomed – and that was entirely thanks to our waitress Nicole( I believe that was her name). She greeted us with the kind of warm, natural smile that instantly makes you feel like you’ve chosen the right place for dinner.

Nicole’s service was impeccable from start to finish. She struck the perfect balance of attentiveness without hovering, somehow anticipating what we needed before we even asked. Water glasses never dipped below half, orders were double-checked for accuracy.

What impressed me most was Nicole’s genuine enthusiasm for the menu. She offered thoughtful recommendations based on our tastes and described each dish with detail – and she was spot-on every time. It’s clear she knows and loves the food here, and that passion is contagious.

Beyond the technical side of service, Nicole made the evening memorable with her personable nature. She engaged with us in a way that felt friendly and sincere, not scripted. By the end of the night, we felt less like customers and more like welcomed guests.

If you visit, you’re in for a treat no matter what you order – but if you’re lucky enough to have Nicole as your server, you’re guaranteed a truly exceptional dining experience. We’ll absolutely be coming back, and we’ll be asking for...

Cover note "Just some of the best grilled meats i have ever eaten".

Having travelled a lot during my life and lived in mulitple countries i have eaten a lot of good food, but i have been suprised to find such skill at cooking meats on the grill in my home town Chorley in rainy lancashire.

Today my partner and i decided i was a bit scruffy and needed a trim, so off into town for a fade and beard tidy up as it was not (yet) raining 😅.

Visited a bar then decided was a bit hungry but not too much just find somewhere for a few starters perhaps, we visited Ottoman and it looked quiet but thought let's have a look inside (we never had a bad meal here once even when they are busy) and again after finishing two starters a main and bread between us with a drink each, she had pino grigio and i opted for the efes draft bottle (always nice) we felt very happy with every element of the dishes and my thai girlfriend said she wanted to make these dishes for her family they tasted so good.

Key notes of our visit: Fresh taste. Chicken and lamb cooked...