The Waterside Restaurant Bar

The Royal Toby

➤ Manchester Road, OL11 3HF, Rochdale, United Kingdom

Carta • Full • Steak • Dining • British

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"Just had a meal and I must say the food received failed to justify price paid. Very bland. Prawn Cocktail should be renamed Shredded Lettuce Leaf Bowl ! Lamb Kofta Burger very poor indeed. Service couldn't be faulted..but I went for a meal and it was the food that let it down hence the feedback. Won't be rushing back."

La Mancha

➤ 5 The Butts, Rochdale, United Kingdom

Carta • Tapas • Vegan • European • Vegetarian

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"I was in the area with a friend and we were looking for a place to get for a quick lunch. We found La Mancha and, initially, we were the only ones in there, but decided to give it a try anyway. Once inside, you'll be welcomed by a quaint atmosphere, with a colorful and eye-catching décor. It does remind me of my own Latin roots. From the table we were seating, everything felt like a authentic Spanish location. Even the street outside gets feels like completely different place, than the busy city beyond the buildings that surround it. There was Spanish music playing in the background which was at the ideal volume, loud enough to cover any background or street noise but quiet enough that it doesn't distract or covers your own conversation. Anyway, we have ordered a couple of dishes each and I must say, we weren't disappointed. Everything was fresh and tasty and completely on par with the look and feel of the restaurant. Prices were quite good and we were satisfied with the overall experience. On the downside, this restaurant might be a bit tricky to find as it's on a narrow side street, but it's definitely worth it and I highly recommend it."

Riva Italian

➤ 43 Lake Bank, Littleborough I-OL15 0DQ, United Kingdom

Carta • Pizza • Sushi • Mexican • European

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"**Meal Type:** Lunch **Price per Person:** £10–20 **Food Rating:** 5/5 **Service Rating:** 5/5 **Atmosphere Rating:** 5/5 I highly recommend this restaurant for lunch! The food was exceptional, with standout dishes like the Spaghetti Carbonara and Seafood Linguine that are a must-try. The service was impeccable, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. The atmosphere was also fantastic, creating a welcoming and pleasant environment. Overall, a delightful experience that I would definitely recommend!"

Lake Lounge

➤ 33 Lake Bank, OL15 0DQ, Rochdale, United Kingdom

Carta • Steak • European • Mediterranean • Local Business

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"Visited yesterday at 4pm and can confidently say we will never return. Ordered 4 soft drinks which took over 20 minutes to arrive and when they did arrived incorrect with additional drinks we didn't order. When ordering our food, several things we wanted off the menus including the childrens menu) were not available however nobody had said this to us prior and the waitress looked this this was clearly news to her when I informed her someone should have said this when we say down. 2 of our group ordered starters- £8 for 4 pathetic peices of calamari which didnt even have a piece of lemon or a bit of garnish on the side for presentation purposes- absolute rip off! Ordered 3 sunday lunches which took over hour to arrive and when they did eventually arrive were cold and missing the veg. When I questioned where the veg was on the plate, the waitress returned with some limp, wet and pathetic looking cabbage on a puddle and said there were no carrotts left. No apology no nothing. Told her is really wasnt acceptable and again was looked at like I was just being difficult. 5 minutes later another waitress appear with some equally pathetic looking carrots so they did have some clearly. Husbands chicken burger looked equally poor and pretty dry and burnt. The weather also took a turn whilst we were waiting for our food which had resulted in groups of drenched and very drunk people coming in from the beer garden who were being loud and brash cheering and just generally being drunken. The so called manager said and did nothing to quieten them down even though you could clearly feel a change of atmosphere inside from a family venue to what felt like being in the weatherspoon at 11pm on a Saturday night. As a result of the drunk groups, people were getting up and moving trying to get a table away from the noise and rowdiness. 2 pensioners who had moved eventually gave up and left without ordering informing the manager that it was because of the noise...again he did and said nothing. We couldn't bare being in the place for another minute so asked for the bill instead of desert. This arrived included drinks we didn't have on it which we had to get removed. Overall the service was terrible, food was shocking and atmophere awful. I never write reviews but didnt feel I could leave this one without one. This place needs to decide it its a bar or a restraunt, the manager needs to take charge, co-ordinate his staff and get a backbone to deal with drunken customers and the waitresses need some real training in expectations of good service."

Suburb Cafe

➤ 569 Bury Road, OL11 4DQ, Rochdale, United Kingdom

Carta • Cafés • Kebab • Mexican • European

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"I have been a patron of Suburb for many years, since its opening, and I have always had positive experiences. However, my recent visit was extremely disappointing. We had made a reservation for 5 people, but only three of us had arrived on time. Within ten minutes, the waitress/owner rudely informed us that we needed to order our food immediately because our table was needed. We were not informed about any time restrictions when making the reservation, and the service felt rushed and disorganized. It seemed as though they had overbooked. We felt pressured by the manageress and waitresses to hurry up and order. Additionally, they made mistakes with a vegan order and forgot to bring water. When we asked for the water, the manageress responded with a disrespectful facial expression. Overall, the atmosphere was disappointing."