Salvatore's Penwortham — Restaurant in South Ribble

One of a party of 7 last week. 2 hour table slots. Some disappointment - as waited approx 45 mins from ordering to food arriving. It was acknowledged that due to Christmas festivities, this could have been why, as the restaurant was full. One starter request was changed upon ordering - incorrect order was served. Staff were happy to oblige and resolve by replacing with the correct order. However, after a further 10 minute wait the incorrect order was presented once again. A good 55 mins of the 2 hours was used by waiting for food, which resulted in staff not offering or seeking orders for desserts, as the 2 hour window had passed by this time. Instead we were presented with the final bill. Sad, as on leaving we realised that no one else was waiting to be seated at our table for the next two hours. Due to the issues highlighted above, 2 stars have been deducted. On a positive note, food was exceptionally good. Very tasty and freshly cooked. Portion sizes were more than adequate too. The restaurant caters for vegetarians and other dietary requirements. There is also parking to the rear of the restaurant, which is helpful as parking to the front is limited. During the summer months there is the option to be seated outside at the front, which provides a canopy cover, ideal if warm but wet. As a group we did decide that we would return but not during busy periods. If you have not been it is worth a visit to try something from there...

My mum booked a table for 5 two months in advance for my birthday. I then a week before the said date, added an additional guest to the booking and they advised us then, that it might be tight for 6 people. We got to the restaurant and the booth we were seated on realistically fit 4 people on it. It was an incredibly disappointing experience to see 5-6 giant tables with 2 people seated on them and us, 6 adults sardined into this booth. We watched a couple sat on a huge round table enjoy their meal the whole evening and at no point did any of the staff even think to suggest a swap. The couple if they swapped would have had a great booth all to themselves and we’d have had space to eat. Staff said they apologised that they were fully booked, but come on? Fully booked, but couldn’t use initiative to swap a table of 6 for a spacious table with 2 people on it before anyone arrived. Very disappointing experience. Having worked in catering myself, I think there’s more that could have been done, but I got the sense no one cared because it was a busy 2 hour turnaround and they wanted us in, eaten and kicked out again. I’ve always had a like for this little restaurant and had so many positive things to say prior to wanting my birthday there and I was really looking forward to spending the evening there. I don’t think we’ll be back sadly. That experience has left...

Visited this restaurant recently. For me, a test of how good any business is depends on a number of factors..

The ambience, the greeting on arrival, the front of house staff, and, of course, the cusine served to the table have to all be as you expect when visiting such an establishment like this..

And here, it is just impeccable, in my opinion..

Shame we don't live in the area, we we're visiting friends nearby and this restaurant was their choice to eat in..

But definitely, if we're in the area again, we'll revisit this restaurant..

I have suggested that the establishment has business cards placed in view of guests so that people can take with them if they want to share with family and friends..

And if they had them, people like me who take the time to write posts and take pictures can place on a plate to show we have eaten here..

I would also suggest to the management that if you do have special dishes available on a given night, please place a board for guests to read or get staff to let diners know..

I absolutely loved the monkfish dish .. But it was a special..

Good job, I asked.. It was delicious and presented beautifully..

Capirno in carrozza( goats cheese...