A mini review (if you will) of this new hidden gem of a restaurant that quietly opened its doors…read morenot so long ago. Ti Amo might make you think it's an Italian restaurant but it's not really? Firstly there's a Tapas menu and a Turkish influence on the food (Turkish owner I was told) but the head Chef is Portugese? So I imagine some Portugese flavours seep into the mix at some stage. As we enter into the 16th year of the 21st century I presume innovation in foodie collaborations will lead to more places like this. Onto the food.. The tapas menu is nothing short of fantastic. The breads are baked fresh onsite and are delicious. The Filetitos (strips of lamb fillet I think?), Pan seared Scallops with clams and the Gamberoni Pilpil (prawns) are sensational choices from the tapas menu. I for one cannot wait to rattle out a full blown review upon my return when I'll no doubt goorge on the Beef Stroganoff which I hear is divine. So watch this space...

What a restaurant! Hidden away on a Horwich high street this very small tapas place is a must if in…read morethe area! Great food and reasonably priced the all you can eat deal is especially worth it. Will be back!!

My all time favourite restaurant. Great range of Tapas and both the service and atmosphere are…read moregreat. The best restaurant to really relax and unwind. Highly recommended.

It's essentially a Spanish buffet. You pay a set price and then you eat as much as you can! The…read moreportions are quite small so I ordered a good few dishes. On double figures. The food is good for the price, my only snag is, it's not run by Spaniards so it's not as authentic as I'd like it to be but it's still bloody good food! Well worth it!

This is a great little restaurant. The tapas menu has lots of choice. The Special all you can eat…read moresessions on Fri/Sat 3-7pm and Sun/Mon are really excellent. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is cosy with candle lit tables and a traditional feel. We didn't book (on a thursday evening) but we went early. I think it would be worth reserving a table to avoid disappointment as it's not a very large place. Highly recommended. Much better than going to a chain tapas restaurant like La Tasca in my view.

Located on Lee Lane in the heart of Horwich, which is quickly becoming a foodie haven, La Salsa is…read morean independent tapas and wine bar which has quickly gained the love of diners both local and visiting with its good quality food and service at a good price. The main draw is the fact that La Salsa offers a menu of over 40 tapas dishes for just £12.95-£15.95 depending on when you go. For this one price you can eat as much as you like, for as long as you like. The menu has sections covering breads, olives, salads, meat, fish, chicken, charcuterie, and vegetarian, as well as a large drinks menu covering beers, wines, liqueurs and spirits, and soft drinks, as well as the occasional special cocktail and sangria jugs. There's a dessert menu too, but most people don't get that far by the time they need rolling out the door! The way things tend to work are that after being seated and ordering drinks, your party will each tell the server two or three dishes (they're numbered too, so don't worry about brushing off those Spanish pronunciation skills you learned in school!), and the dishes are all brought together in small dishes, allowing you to graze, nibble, and share to your own delight. After finishing a "round", the waiting staff clear your dishes and take more orders. In essence you can try everything on the menu through the evening, as many times as you'd like! I particularly like their "Tapas De Pescado" (seafood), which are done very well. To be honest, all of the dishes are cooked perfectly and presented well, and I enjoyed all of the ones I've tried immensely. I've never NOT enjoyed a visit to La Salsa! The venue itself is split into two storefronts, which originally had one unit as the main dining room and kitchen, and the other unit as a bar and lounge area, but with La Salsa's increasing popularity, the lounge area had to be fitted out as another dining room! The décor is traditional and rustic, with stripped wooden floors, chunky wooden accents and artwork, and partitions made from old wooden doors (!), and tall candles on both the tables and against the walls, as Spanish and Catalan music plays giving an authentic feel to the Spanish atmosphere, only spoiled slightly by the ceiling, which is office style Styrofoam ceiling tiles. But frankly who's looking up? There's more food coming! The staff are young, friendly and hard-working. Due to how busy the venue can get, you can expect to order with and be served by several different staff members. Rumours are frequent that staff aren't allowed to keep their tips, and tips are kept by the venue itself. I'm not sure if that's true or not, but with how hard the staff work, I'd be disappointed if I found out if it was. La Salsa doesn't have private parking, so you will have to use street parking, or one of the local free car parks within walking distance, but luckily both options are free. I love La Salsa, and continue to go again and again, as do my friends, parents, in-laws, and anyone else I've introduced to it! If you try it yourself, I guarantee you will too! It's also nice to see that despite lots of local competition, including from restaurant chains nearby at Middlebrook Retail Park, La Salsa continues to thrive and gain in popularity. That shows they're definitely doing something right!

All you can eat tapas. First impressions were rustic and quaint tapas restaurant. A really good…read moreselection from kind prawns to risotto to meat balls. Portions are small but it truly is all you can eat and it forces you to pace yourself! It's good for groups and a casual night out.

Yummy vegan food with gluten free options. What's not to love? Also, fantastic service.read more

Great pub good food nice outdoor seating with a outdoor bar Carlos is 1 fantastic bloke lovely nice…read moreclean place

Ambiente is well worth the trip to Worsley. Nominated by the Manchester Food & Drink Festival as…read morethe best newcomer of 2008, it stands head and shoulders above the other Spanish restaurants in the city for its creative modern approach to traditional favourites. However, don't come here thinking you're going to be paying tapas bar prices as this place is very much a special occasion destination. As you'd figure from the name, the owners have spent some time creating a wonderful ambience here with stunning red drapes hanging low over a very rustic scene. The menu choice is outstanding, with tapas classics taken to a new level of sophistication without disrupting the original flavours too much. Mains (or raciones) include my personal favourites Conejo Basco (braised rabbit) and Pollo Tournado (with paprika and Chorizo fondue, melted Manchego cheese and sherry cream, £15.95). Washed down with a Long Island Iced Tea, I felt like I was floating when I left here. Definitely a great restaurant if you're looking for romance or dressing to impress.

I went to Ambiente a few weeks ago and have to say I really struggled to find it. Whatever you do,…read moredon't follow sat nav systems! Even Google maps wasn't having it but when we did find it, it is well worth it. It's a small restaurant that is quite dark inside. There is a simple yet effective tapas menu with all the usual dishes and a few different ones to tempt you. For me, Spanish food done well is something we are lacking in the City Centre. This is a bit of a trek but well worth a visit. My favourite dishes were the calamari (soft and tender with a light batter), chilli bread (toasted with just the right amount of chilli to heat your mouth without blowing your socks off) and meatballs (soft and juicy with a good amount of sauce for dipping when you have nearly finished). I think it might be my favourite Spanish in this country so far...

This is a beautifully decorated tapas restaurant on a pedestrian precinct. Seating options at the…read moreoutside tables, about a dozen high chairs downstairs, although the upstairs tables are probably what you want if the weather is unfavourable and an intimate setting is required. I wouldn't say I was really the target market for this kind of place, but the staff were happy to extend a warm welcome to a tapas newbie and scruffy cyclist. I enjoyed a '5 choices for £5' tapas plate before heading back to Wigan on the canal. Vegetarian choice was OK. I will return if I am in the area and needing a snack, and Tapas Esteban most likely has the food, setting and personable staff if one needed to impress.

There's not a lot of choice eatery wise near where I live, but the Gerrard Arms is a little gem…read morethat's never disappointed! Its only small but it's cosy and it gets busy fast, so its worth booking in advance. There's a little sun trap of a beer garden at the back of the pub and a large car park to the side. They have tapas starters and main meals, but they also have a light bites section and the portion sizes are just right to fill a hole. The steak and blue cheese is my all time favorite here, but the chutney is quite strong, so I always as for it in the side so it's not too overpowering! The prawn skewers are also a winner and more filling than they look! I eat here often, and I've never once had a bad meal.

Spent a lovely evening with friends at Deliciosa on Wednesday - laid back, nice decor and good…read morenon-intrusive music that added to the atmosphere of the place (Perez Prado, etc - no obnoxious top 40 rubbish). The owner was really friendly and accommodating, the drinks were inexpensive and good (awesome sangria, generous measures of wine), and the food was absolutely to die for - we ordered the duo platter, which includes ten different dishes and there was not one thing laid down in front of us that we didn't devour. Not to insult Ashton or anything, but it is a lot of meat pies and gravy in this town and when I heard it had a tapas bar I admit my expectations were not high. Absolutely brilliant surprise. Can't wait to go again!

Spent a lovely evening at deliciosa, lovely atmosphere, delicious food and very authentic feeling…read moreabout the place. We will definately be going again,thankyou for a great time!!!!!

I visited Campo Blanco to celebrate my birthday, being on vacation for my original birthday, I…read moreended up being able to get a table on a busy Saturday with very little notice. They're located in the town of Whitefield in Greater Manchester, a short walk away from the Metrolink stop; there is also parking at the rear of the restaurant, although it is quite tight, so I would advise using the tram if you can. I have wanted to dine here for a while now, having heard great things about their gluten-free offerings. The restaurant is well trained on allergens, with gluten-free options labelled on the menu, I also overheard the servers asking diners when being seated, as I was, about any allergies. It is a little expensive here, but no more than any other tapas restaurant. I couldn't find a lunch tapas offer on the menu, which many other similar restaurants do. However, this might be because I visited on a Saturday, or perhaps because it's close to Christmas and they're busy anyway. There is a "Party menu" offer to get two tapas and a side dish for £24, although depending on the dishes, it may very well be cheaper just to buy them individually. The restaurant is very large and very busy, and I sat upstairs, I was very impressed with the quality of food and service despite how busy the restaurant was. My server, Kian, was great. I ended up ordering four tapas dishes to eat personally. 1. MEATBALLS Minced Beef, Tomato Sauce, Grated Manchego The meatballs were really tasty; I ended up getting them without the manchego cheese, the portion size was good with four large meatballs and a generous helping of sauce. 2. CHORIZO IN RED WINE - Chorizo, Red Wine, Honey, Caramelised Onions, Crispy Shallots I wasn't a huge fan of the chorizo; it had some nice flavours, but I did find the onions and shallots to be a little too much. 3. CHICKEN & CHORIZO SKILLET Marinated Chicken Breast, Diced Chorizo, Peppers, Onions Optional: Add Fajita Wraps, Aioli, Pico de Gallo & Cheese The chicken was very tasty, and I enjoyed the peppers and onions, it felt like the ideal kit for making a fajita or just for having straight out of the skillet. I was given the GF fajita kit despite not asking for it, but I did find the chicken tasty, again the chorizo was just OK. 4. PATATAS BRAVAS Crispy Potatoes, Tomato Sauce, option to add Aioli This might have been my favourite dish; the potatoes were the right mix of soft and crispy, and the sauces were great, I could eat a bucket of them for sure! For drinks, I went for the Blackberry Sangria, which is a new addition to their menu for Christmas, I enjoyed this, too, it was fresh, tasty and had the right combination of alcohol, it was certainly some of the best sangria I've had, and beats many places from my recent trip to Barcelona for sure. As I made my server aware we were celebrating my birthday, he brought over a small plate of ice cream, with "Happy Birthday" written in sugar, which was a really nice touch. He mentioned how they would normally include a brownie, but they were out of stock of the gluten-free option due to it being popular. There is a service charge added to the bill, I have a hatred for service charges but on this occasion, I felt we couldn't remove it because of how good the service was. My server clarified it is shared amongst the team - so at least the restaurant doesn't try and pocket it. The loyalty system also seems to get around 5% back of your spend to use for next-time, save your code on the receipt! 4*- I had a great time here with great food, drinks and service, I would certainly return, a strong four-star rating for sure!

Excellent restaurant ! We had a minor issue last night which was dealt with efficiently and with…read moregrace by the manager . Oh , and the food was quite superb and as good as we get in Spain ! All round fantastic place ! We'll definitely be back soon !