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Tiggis Ribble Valley
Tiggis Ribble Valley
Tiggis Ribble Valley
10+ YEARS IN TBR
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TIGGIS RIBBLE VALLEY

(4.9 Score)
Longsight Road, Clayton-le-Dale, Blackburn BB1 9EX, UK Directions

Since 1978

Speciality:

✓ Lasagna Al Forno ✓ Cannelloni Gratinati ✓ Penne All’arrabiata ✓ Farfalle Al Salmone Affumicato ✓ Penne Carbonara ✓ Spaghetti Alle Cozze E Vongole ✓ Papillon Campagnola ✓ Risotto Marinara ✓ Fettuccine Paradiso ✓ Tagliatelle Pesto E Gamberi ✓ Ravioli Della Casa ✓ Tortelli Prosciutto E Funghi ✓ Tortelloni Di Ricotta E Spinaci ✓ Maccheroni Alla Chitarra ✓ Controfiletto Alla Griglia ✓ Bistecca Diana ✓ Pollo Boscaiola ✓ Straccetti Di Filetto Stroganoff

“Tiggis Ribble Valley is a large, stylish restaurant that is the ideal eating establishment for everyone. The eatery offers a friendly environment with food and wine to suit all tastes, including vegetarian and children's meals. At Tiggis Ribble Valley, you can enjoy the tasty, freshly prepared food, attentive service, and a relaxing dining experience. The team uses fresh products and locally sourced ingredients, many of which are shipped directly from Italy. Tiggis Ribble Valley is also a perfect choice for your little ones.

2025 Update: The restaurant offers a specialised menu for Christmas and vegans.”

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Price:

Paste Classiche
Lasagna al Forno £16.95
Cannelloni Gratinati £16.95
Penne all’ Arrabbiata £14.95
Farfalle al Salmone Affumicato £16.95
Penne Carbonara £15.95
Spaghetti alle Cozze e Vongole £17.95
Papillon Campagnola £16.95
Risotto Marinara £16.95
Fettucine Paradiso £16.95
Tagliatelle Pesto e Gamberi £18.95
Pasta Fresca
Ravioli della Casa £18.50
Tortelli Prosciutto e Funghi £18.50
Tortelloni di Ricotta e Spinaci £17.50
Maccheroni alla Chitarra £18.50
Antipasti
Fegatini di Pollo alla Zingara £12.50
Guazzetto di Cozze al Limone £15.95
Zuppa del Giorno £8.50
Pasticcio di Fegato £12.95
Gamberoni alla Marinara Piccanti £16.95
Calamari Fritti £13.95
Sigari Daffy Duck £14.95
Prosciutto di Parma e Melone £15.95
Funghi Ripieni al Gorgonzola £11.95
Costolette di Maiale con Salsa di BBQ £14.95
Gamberoni Nduja e Rucola £16.95
Pizze Classiche
Margherita £13

Contact:

0125 476 9133

Wed-Sat: 12pm - 9pm
Sun: 12pm - 8pm
Mon & Tue: Closed

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Checcos
Checcos
Checcos
10+ YEARS IN TBR
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CHECCOS

(4.8 Score)
13 Whalley Road, Great Harwood, Blackburn BB6 7UH, UK Directions

Since 1991

Speciality:

✓ Spaghetti Bolognese ✓ Spaghetti Carbonara ✓ Cannelloni ✓ Lasagna ✓ Penne Arrabiata ✓ Fettuccine Alfredo ✓ Fettuccine Stilton ✓ Penne 4 Cheese ✓ Tortelloni Magro ✓ Spaghetti Mare ✓ Agnolotti Aragosta ✓ Tortellini Crème ✓ Risotto Toscana ✓ Pollo Cacciatore ✓ Pollo Milanese ✓ Pollo Alla Crema ✓ King Prawn Thermidor ✓ Vitello Al Funghi ✓ Vitello Pizziola ✓ Grilled Sirloin ✓ Prime Fillet Steak

“Checcos is an Italian restaurant that delivers fresh cuisine with exceptional service. The eatery is everyone's favourite local Italian restaurant and usually welcomes people with a great atmosphere. Their menu highlights a variety of delicious starters, pizzas, pasta dishes, risotto, and seafood. You can enjoy the authentic Italian pizza, a home-style pasta dish, or the most favourite, like the pollo milanese or the salmon in a prawn sauce. The restaurant is an ideal place to enjoy mouthwatering dishes.”

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Registration 12084331

Price:

Pizza
Margherita £9.95
Alla Romana £10.95
Meat £12.50
Funghi £9.95
Tropicana £11.95
Pescatore £11.95
Vegetarian £11.50
Checcos £12.50
Contadina £11.50
Pasta
Spaghetti Bolognese £10.50
Spaghetti Carbonara £11.95
Cannelloni £11.95
Lasagna £11.95
Penne All'arrabiata £11.95
Fetuccine Alfredo £11.95
Fetuccine Allo Stilton £11.95
Penne Quattro Formaggio £10.95
Tortelloni Di Magro £10.95
Spaghetti Aglio Olio E Peperoncino £11.95
Risotto Toscana £11.95
Tortellini Crème £11.95
Spaghetti Marinara £15.95
Agnolotti Aragosta £15.95
Starters
Brie Our Way £8.95
Funghi Ripieni £7.95
Funghi Stilton £8.95
Bresaola Carpaccio £10.50
Prawn Cocktail £7.95
Mammas Polpette £9.50
Battered Calamari £9.50
Mediterranean Prawns £11.25
Pate Della Casa £9.95
Spicy Chicken Livers £8.95
BBQ Ribs £9.95
Spicy Chicken Wings £8.95

Contact:

0125 488 5071

Mon-Thu: 5pm - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 5pm - 11pm
Sun: 4pm - 10pm

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Mangiamo Tapas
Mangiamo Tapas
Mangiamo Tapas
11+ YEARS IN TBR
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MANGIAMO TAPAS

(4.7 Score)
108 Bolton Road, Darwen, Blackburn BB3 1BZ, UK Directions

Since 2003

Speciality:

✓ Chorizo Frito Al Vino ✓ Carne Espanola ✓ Calamares Andaluza ✓ Mejiliones Marinera ✓ Penne Polpette ✓ Penne Bolonesa ✓ Ensalada De Tomate ✓ Cordero en Sala ✓ Costillas ✓ Fajita De Carne ✓ Albondigas a La ✓ Fritura De Pescado ✓ Gambas P Il Pil ✓ Gambas a La Gabardina ✓ Lavagna ✓ Carbonara ✓ Pasta De Pollo Picante ✓ Penne Salmon ✓ Ensalada Griega ✓ Ensalada Casa

“Mangiamo Tapas is a charming trattoria that offers Rich aromatic dishes. The restaurant specialises in high-quality, authentic Italian cuisine, made and cooked by an expert Italian chef. All the ingredients are fresh and sourced regionally or directly from Italy. The restaurant's chef prepares 40 different tapas dishes. The drink menu has a selection of wines, beers and non-alcoholic beverages with a superb range of coffees. Mangiamo Tapas aims to provide customers with a memorable experience.

2025 Update: The restaurant provides a customised menu for desserts, Christmas, and take-away.”

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Price:

Pasta
Penne Ala Norma £8.95
Ravioles £10.50
Spaghetti Bolognese £11.95
Penne Arrabbiata £11.95
Penne Carbonara £12.95
Lasagne £12.95
Penne Al Salmon £12.95
Salads & Sides
Onion Rings £2.50
Tomato & Red Onion Salad £4.00
Steak Cut Chips £4.00
Skinny Fries £4.00
Sweet Potato Fries £4.50
Cheesy Chips £4.90
Mixed Salad £4.95
Greek Salad £5.95
Tuna Salad £5.95
Chicken Nuggets & Chips £6.00
Starters
Mixed Olives £4.50
Halloumi Fries £4.50
Soup of the Day £5.00
Garlic Bread £5.50
Bruschetta £5.50
Fungi Alfredo £5.95
Garlic Bread with Tomato £6.00
Pate Della Casa £6.00
Mezzo Mezzo £6.50
Chorizo Kebab £6.50
BBQ Chicken Wings £6.95
Spicy Meatballs £6.95
Ribs £6.95
Garlic Bread with Cheese £7.00
Calamari Fritti £7.50
Mussels £7.50
Main Courses
Fajita Di Pollo £12.95
Chicken & Chorizo Paella £13.95
Spaghet

Contact:

0125 476 0770

Tue-Fri: 5pm - 10pm
Sat: 12:30pm - 11pm
Sun: 12:30pm - 9pm
Mon: Closed

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TIGGIS RIBBLE VALLEY REVIEWS

Came here today with a friend as was passing by. Lovely friendly service and atmosphere. The food was great and prices more than reasonable. Glad we got there early as when leaving it was getting really busy. So will definitely go back. Parking: There is plenty parking available, also very spacious so your not feeling blocked in Wheelchair accessibility: This is perfect for wheelchair access, plus has disabled space for parking, no steps or difficulties accessing the premises.

Stopped here on the way home purely because it was the right time, and we were hungry. It's a good, convenient Italian, with notably attentive staff. Recommended.

Great find on the way home. Lovely authentic Italian cuisine, service with a smile. Stylish clean decor.

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CHECCOS REVIEWS

Amazing quality food and service. The ladies and the owner were lovely and friendly. Great prices for quality food will be coming again and again. Now my new favourite Italian restaurant. Lovely seating arrangements and views, great parking what more could you ask for Thanks Checcos, will see you again very soon Parking: Lots of room good size spaces Kid-friendliness: Yea and good trained staff with the kids. Very understanding Wheelchair accessibility: Friendly.

Nice place with a nice welcome and authentic Italian food, lots of parking too. The bruschetta was unusual but really nice with nice cherry tomatoes. The bit of everything pizza was loaded with nice treats, we'd definitely come back soon.

Lovely restaurant. Have been coming here for years, the food and service is always fantastic and the staff are all incredibly friendly. Highly recommend.

MANGIAMO TAPAS REVIEWS

Visit this place every year for our anniversary and it’s our favourite Italian. The staff are super friendly and attentive, such happy people! I love how the hosts are always singing, it brings such a jolly atmosphere to the place. The food is INCREDIBLE. The mushrooms are the best I’ve ever had! Can’t wait to visit again and I highly recommend this place to everyone.

Great food. Friendly staff. Made room for me and my two children on a busy Saturday evening. Shout out to Gaz. Would highly recommend. Kid-friendliness: We’re very attentive to the needs of the children and what they wanted to eat.

Food really nice , eat as many tapas dishes as you want , nice relaxed atmosphere.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

TIGGIS RIBBLE VALLEY Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Complete Info: 9
Experience: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Special Features: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

CHECCOS Total Inspection Points: 114/120
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Experience: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 1.1K: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Special Features: 9
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

MANGIAMO TAPAS Total Inspection Points: 112/120
Current Evaluation: 8
Experience: 8
Special Features: 8
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Table Reservations: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
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