Stocco Restaurant,

125 Yorkshire Street, Oldham

THIS town centre Italian restaurant has won plaudits for its high standard of service and value for money.

One online reviewer wrote: “We visited midweek for a quick tea and everything was great. The staff were very attentive, friendly and polite.

“We only had a selection of starters and garlic bread but it was all really well prepared and delicious.”

The puddings also got the thumbs up.

Another customer wrote: “This place is a gem hidden in plain sight. When you think 'Oldham', good food doesn't immediately spring to mind. Well now it can.”

The Old Bill,

35 Greaves Street, Oldham

THIS is a restaurant that doesn’t need a microwave to serve up decent food.

One reviewer said: “Staff very friendly service was quick and the food was very tasty, atmosphere was brilliant not too noisy music was played in the background.

“I honestly can't rate this place lower than a 100 out of 10. I'm a vegetarian, don't eat fish, don't like spicy food and just so fussy in general. We stumbled across this place when we accidentally took the wrong turn to a Chinese. The food is unbelievable and can tell it's not naff microwave food. You know it's a good place when even the chef comes out to ask how your meals were.”

La Via,

13 Railway Road, Failsworth, Oldham.

FOR anyone fancying a bit of tapas, this is certainly the place to go.

An online reviewer reports: “Had a nice meal here - 10 tapas between two of us. Feeling full up now .. great food great service great price. We will be back.

Another said: “We had great service prompt seating and drinks served then very helpful in choosing dishes served within 20 minutes of order. Many various dishes to choose from at a good cost. We will be returning for a second visit.”

La Bella Italian, Ristorante,

57-59 High Street, Lees

IF you’re looking for somewhere for special occasion, maybe this is the answer.

A reviewer writes: “We came here on a Sunday for a meal and it was amazing. You get two courses for under £12. The food was fresh beautiful and staff again were amazing would recommend this to any one well done again the standards are getting better every time.

Another said: “I was visiting my family in Oldham from Montreal in Canada, My first visit in the restaurant was with my sister and we loved it, The staff are so friendly. Pablo is amazing. The decor is beautiful.”

Smoke Yard

7 Church Terrace, Oldham

IT’S not complicated. Good service, good food is all that’s required to get top reviews.

A reviewer wrote: “Couldn’t fault a thing from this restaurant from the speed which we got our drinks and food to the service!

“Thank you so much Bailey and Dan, the owner should be proud to have the pair of you.

Another said: “Had a lovely time with my family. Service was really good and the staff were really friendly. Thanks to Sophie and Brooke for keeping us entertained and making the night lovely.”