A Lancashire restaurant has been earning glowing reviews from diners, with customers praising its "exceptional" food, generous portions and "very reasonable" prices.
Le Patio Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar, on Wood Street in St Annes, currently holds a 4.6-star rating on Tripadvisor from more than 530 reviews and is ranked 18th out of 146 restaurants in Lytham St Annes.
The restaurant, which specialises in Italian and Mediterranean food, is also listed as a 2026 Travellers' Choice venue on Tripadvisor.
Diners have regularly praised the quality of the food, friendly service and value for money, with several saying they plan to return.
One reviewer, who visited with two friends from Yorkshire while staying nearby, described the food as being of "exceptional quality".
They said: "We were met by some really friendly and attentive staff who could not do too much for us.
"The food was of exceptional quality, cooked and presented with real care.
"The new owner, who is a young and presentable chap, introduced himself and came across as a true professional which we were surprised at given his age. His enthusiasm was refreshing.
"This visit was an enjoyable experience which will definitely be repeated. Food exceptional, prices very reasonable. Well worth a visit."
Another diner praised the restaurant's "warm and welcoming environment" as well as the size of its portions.
They said: "The staff were very friendly and always on hand to serve drinks and take food orders.
"The food portions were very generous indeed and extremely good value for money.
"We'll definitely be returning in the not too distant future."
A couple who tried Le Patio during a two-night stay in Lytham were similarly impressed, particularly by the restaurant's seafood risotto.
The reviewer said: "My wife had a chicken dish which she really enjoyed, I had the seafood risotto which was loaded with mussels, prawns and calamari, everything was very fresh and full of flavour.
"House wine [was] really good quality, service was prompt too."
They added that two main meals, two drinks and a cheese garlic bread came to less than £25 per person, saying they would "definitely return" on another visit to the area.
Another customer described Le Patio as "a great restaurant for locals and visitors alike", adding: "The food and service are both excellent and they do some very good mid-week deals.
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"The staff are really friendly, welcoming and helpful."
The positive reviews come shortly after 21-year-old Ashton Charles took ownership of the restaurant, having previously worked there as its manager.
Ashton started working at Le Patio aged 19 and took over the established restaurant in October.
Le Patio Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar is at 29 Wood Street, St Annes, FY8 1QG.
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