A LOCAL restaurant has been awarded the Traveller’s Choice Award by travel company giant Trip Advisor.

Verona Bar and Kitchen in Newton-le-Willows received this year’s award, with the win 'a huge success for the whole team.'

The restaurant on Newton High Street is known to be one of the go-to places tourists visit during their trip to the area, and has even seen food bloggers come to review, including Newton-based foodie The Cook Twit.

Verona, who was recently awarded five stars from its environmental health officer, has its own profile on Trip Advisor, with countless positive reviews commented by both locals and out-of-towners.

One previous customer described the restaurant as 'wonderful in every way', with another also commenting that 'every dish was fabulous.'

Warrington Guardian: Verona on Newton High Street has also expanded into The Balcony, a bar and late lounge Verona on Newton High Street has also expanded into The Balcony, a bar and late lounge (Image: Verona Bar and Kitchen)

Following the award, Verona announced the win on its social media page which was well received by supportive customers.

The statement said: "We are so excited to share that we have been awarded this year’s traveller’s choice award on Trip Advisor.

"This is a huge success for the whole team, it’s great to be awarded for our hard work and consistency.

"We want to take this time to thank our loyal customers in helping us achieve this award. Thank you for all your support."

Warrington Guardian: The restaurant and a bar is now labelled as Traveller's Choice on Trip Advisor The restaurant and a bar is now labelled as Traveller's Choice on Trip Advisor

The restaurant underwent a transformation last year following a re-vamp to the business and its menu as it became the highest rated restaurant in Newton-le-Willows.

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The makeover also introduced a bar and function room upstairs.