Which of these top 12 venues is Warrington’s number one?

A delicious three course meal cooked by a talented team of chefs that you can enjoy in beautiful surroundings.

We’re spoilt for choice in Warrington when it comes to fabulous restaurants but which is the town’s premier eatery?

Which is your favourite restaurant? Which restaurant in the town can you enjoy the best meal?

In our Best of 2024 campaign, we’ve given out 22 awards so far in Warrington for hair, nails and beauty as well as tattoos and independent shops and businesses and many more.

Next up we wanted to find Warrington’s best restaurant.

After reading all your nominations, we’ve shortlisted the top 12, who will battle it out to be named Best Restaurant 2024.

Now we need your help to choose an overall winner from our shortlist.

Don’t forget to pick up a copy of this week’s Warrington Guardian as the coupons inside count for five votes!

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best Restaurant posts on our Warrington Guardian Facebook or X (Twitter) pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote

2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes

3. Purchase a copy of this week’s Warrington Guardian (September 26 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk – please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write SmithX3 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each different voting coupon submitted. For full terms and conditions go to newsquest.co.uk/terms-conditions)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Sunday, September 29.

We will be announcing the winner next week.

OUR BEST RESTAURANT SHORTLIST:

Donatello

Donatello, Orford Lane, Warrington

One nomination said: “Amazing food and incredible staff!

“It says a lot when it’s always the same staff because the owners clearly look after them and the food is consistently great.”

For more details go to facebook.com/DonatelloRistorante

Pendergast's Steakhouse

Pendergast’s Steakhouse, Cairo Street, Warrington

Customers describe this town centre restaurant as “an absolute hidden gem”.

One nomination said: “By far the best.

“Not only is the food absolutely outstanding but the service matches it one hundred per cent.”

For more details go to facebook.com/Pendergastssteakhouse

Choy Hing Village

Choy Hing Village, Knutsford Road, Thelwall

This Chinese restaurant is popular with the stars having welcomed former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and Boyzone’s Keith Duffy in recent months.

One review on their Facebook page said: “Fabulous!

“Great menu, great food and well looked after - all made for a tremendous evening.”

For more details go to facebook.com/ChoyHingVillage

San Lorenzo

San Lorenzo, Palmyra Square South, Warrington

There were lots of nominations for this popular town centre venue, which won Warrington’s Best for Pizza earlier this summer.

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

For more details go to facebook.com/SanLorenzoItalian

Tao Cantonese Restaurant

Tao Cantonese, Baldwin’s Terrace, Padgate Lane, Warrington

This venue comes highly recommended with the ribs and prawn toast getting ten out of ten from hungry customers.

One nomination said: “The food is amazing but the restaurant setting and service is impeccable.”

For more details go to facebook.com/taopadgate

Zeytin

Zeytin, Bridge Street, Warrington town centre

This Bridge Street restaurant 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

Krapow Thai Restaurant

Krapow Thai Restaurant, Sankey Street, Warrington

This newly opened venue serves authentic Thai cuisine all freshly prepared to order.

One nomination said: “They go above and beyond with friendly staff and amazing food.”

For more details go to facebook.com/freshthaifood

Rio Brazilian Steakhouse

Rio Brazilian Steakhouse, Golden Square, Warrington town centre

One regular said: “I love everything about dining at Rio Steakhouse.”

Another said: “It’s a must but go hungry!”

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

For more details go to facebook.com/riowarrington

Caffé Caruso

Caffé Caruso, Horsemarket Street, Warrington

Customers say this is “hands down” the best with chicken livers getting top billing!

The gluten free menu gets full approval as does the welcoming atmosphere.

For more details go to facebook.com/caffecarusowarrington

Lokal Gastro Bar

Lokal Gastro Bar, London Road, Stockton Heath

One nomination said: “Fabulous food and impeccable, friendly service.”

Another said: “Great food in a cosy environment and lovely staff.”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554246303594

Eighteen The Cross

Eighteen The Cross, Lymm

One satisfied customer said: “It’s one if not the best restaurant I have been to!

“The atmosphere, the food and the team are amazing.

“We have Sunday lunch here every week and every time the food is amazing.”

For more details go to facebook.com/18TheCross.co.uk

The Grill on the Square

The Grill on the Square, Palmyra Square North, Warrington

Every meal is exceptional at The Grill on the Square from the fish and chips – just £5 every Friday – to the luxury fish pie, and from the hanging kebabs to the prime cut steaks.

You’re spoilt for choice when looking at the menu!

For more details go to facebook.com/TheGrillontheSquare