12 of the best restaurants in Warrington to try this Valentine's Day

Are you hoping to enjoy a candlelit dinner for two at your favourite restaurant?

Or do you need some inspiration for where to spend the evening?

We’re spoilt for choice in Warrington when it comes to fabulous restaurants and last year, as part of our Best of 2023 awards, we crowned San Lorenzo as the best in town.

You voted San Lorenzo Warrington's number one destination from a shortlist of 12 top venues.

Here are a few of those places to try this Valentine's Day:

San Lorenzo

San Lorenzo, Palmyra Square South, Warrington

One nomination for this venue said: “This is a great venue with lovely food and a wide variety of dishes on the menu.”

Another said: “Fabulous food and excellent customer service.”

For more details go to facebook.com/SanLorenzoItalian

Spirit Restaurant

Spirit Restaurant, Park Manor, Victoria Park, Knutsford Road, Warrington

One happy customer said this is “the best restaurant around”.

They added: “Fabulous five star gourmet food and a well thought out menu.

“The building at Park Manor is such a beautiful setting.”

For more details go to facebook.com/SpiritRestaurant

Vandal

Vandal, Palmyra Square South

The quality of food and service at this establishment is “awesome” that “never falls short on delivering fantastic value for money”.

Another said: “The food and staff are superb.”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085363973430

Tao

Tao, Baldwin’s Terrace, Padgate Lane, Warrington

This fabulous Cantonese venue took the 2022 Best Restaurant in Warrington title.

The prawn toast is to die for and king prawn dishes are a feast for the eyes as well as the tastebuds.

For more details go to facebook.com/taopadgate

Donatello

Donatello’s, Orford Lane, Warrington

One nomination said: “This is a great restaurant and we’ve had consistently wonderful meals here in a great atmosphere, especially when the family get together for special occasions.”

This popular place won Warrington’s Best for Pizza in 2023.

For more details go to facebook.com/DonatelloRistorante

Zeytin

Zeytin, Bridge Street, Warrington town centre

This restaurant on Bridge Street serves up top quality Turkish and Mediterranean dishes.

One review on Facebook said: “The staff were welcoming, attentive and funny - nothing was too much trouble.

“The food was incredible and everyone was pleased with their menu choices.”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089727297206

La Boheme

La Boheme, Mill Lane, Lymm

One review on their Facebook page said: “Oh this place just gets better and better!

“I don't know how they do it - we've been coming here for years and it never fails to deliver fabulous service with top notch food.

“Highly recommended!”

For more details go to facebook.com/labohemelymm

Las Ramblas

Las Ramblas, Palmyra Square, Warrington

This venue ‘underground’ at The Treasury Building is a must for Spanish tapas fans – every dish is mouth watering.

The paellas are made from scratch to order but the 30-minute wait is definitely worth it.

For more details facebook.com/lasramblaswineandtapas

Il Cortile

Il Cortile, Common Lane, Culcheth

One nomination said: “Beautiful food that’s not too expensive and there’s always a great atmosphere.”

Bottomless brunch with unlimited prosecco and unlimited pizza or Cicchetti plates is a great way to spend a Saturday.

For more details go to facebook.com/ilcortileculcheth

The Church Green

The Church Green, Higher Lane, Lymm

One review on their Facebook page said: “Lovely food, friendly atmosphere and very professional service.”

Another said she’d eaten here twice in one weekend to celebrate her birthday!

For more details go to facebook.com/TheChurchGreen

Rio Brazilian Steakhouse

Rio Brazilian Steakhouse, Golden Square, Warrington town centre

This new addition to town centre dining is proving popular with meat lovers as their specially trained gaucho chefs serve “exquisite food”.

A word of warning – don’t fill up too much on the salad bar!

For more details go to facebook.com/riowarrington

Kingsway Lounge

Kingsway Lounge, Kingsway South, Latchford

One review on Facebook said: “Absolutely amazing food as always.

“A great atmosphere and fantastic service.

“So much better than a 10/10 and I cannot wait to return!”

For more details go to facebook.com/KingswayLoungeRestaurant