North West Restaurants

Fountains Restaurant, The

There is a glittering choice of places to eat in this handsome new hotel. Let's take the Fountains Restaurant, an elegant place to dine if ever there was one. Whilst the menu tends to concentrate on the traditional there is a contemporary influence at work which might well lead you into pastures new.

• Address: De Vere St David's Park, Ewloe, nr Chester, CH5 3YB (Map)
• Cuisine(s): British, International
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £19.00, Dinner: £35.00

Fox & Barrel at Cotebrook

Named the Fox and Barrel after a former landlord let a pursued fox escape to the cellar, it is worth seeking out this thriving food pub for the genuine welcome, interesting seasonal menus and a tip-top pint of Bass.

• Address: Forest Road, Cotebrook, Tarporley, CW6 9DZ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): British, International
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £27.00

Foxcote, The

• Address: Station Lane, Little Barrow, nr Chester, CH3 7JN (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Seafood
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £14.00, Dinner: £29.00

Fraiche

A small and intimate fine dining restaurant, decorated in modern and minimalist feel, set off in warm natural colours. The cuisine has a foundation of classical French on which chef patron Marc Wilkinson builds his own adventurous dishes focusing on flavour without density, Marc was previously Chef Manager of the Latymer Restaurant, Pennyhill Park Hotel.

• Address: 11 Rose Mount, Oxton, Wirral, nr Birkenhead, CH43 5SG (Map)
• Cuisine(s): French, Modern
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £30.00, Dinner: £52.00

Francs

Part of a small chain in Greater Manchester, this Francs is owned by Nick and Louise Banks and was established 12 years ago. It has brought a refreshing addition to the scene and is deservedly popular.

• Address: 2 Goose Green, Altrincham, WA14 1DW (Map)
• Cuisine(s): French
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £36.00

Francs

The French Franc may be dead - lost to European conformity - but in Chester Francs is very much alive. They've recently celebrated their 15th anniversary and, true to French tradition, they're not conforming to anything! They like to think that they add a special ingredient to French cuisine - fun!! The French just don't have their own word for it; at Francs, they take fun very seriously.

• Address: 14 Cuppin Street, Chester, CH1 2BN (Map)
• Cuisine(s): French
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £12.00, Dinner: £25.00

Frankie & Benny's New York Italian Restaurant & Bar - Blackpool

Frankie and Benny's combine the best of classic American and Italian in both style and cuisine. They specialise in home style cooking 'just like Mamma used to make it'. This is a great place to take the entire family and represents excellent value for money.

• Address: Festival Park, Rigby Road, Blackpool, FY1 5EP (Map)
• Cuisine(s): American, Italian
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £18.00

Frankie & Benny's New York Italian Restaurant & Bar - Bolton

Frankie and Benny's combine the best of classic American and Italian in both style and cuisine. They specialise in home style cooking 'just like Mamma used to make it'. This is a great place to take the entire family and represents excellent value for money.

• Address: The Valley, Watersmeeting Road, Bolton, BL1 8TS (Map)
• Cuisine(s): American, Italian
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £18.00

Frankie & Benny's New York Italian Restaurant & Bar - Bromborough

Frankie and Benny's combine the best of classic American and Italian in both style and cuisine. They specialise in home style cooking 'just like Mamma used to make it'. This is a great place to take the entire family and represents excellent value for money.

• Address: Wirral Leisure Park, Welton Road, Bromborough, CH62 3PN (Map)
• Cuisine(s): American, Italian
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £18.00

Frankie & Benny's New York Italian Restaurant & Bar - Bury

Frankie and Benny's combine the best of classic American and Italian in both style and cuisine. They specialise in home style cooking 'just like Mamma used to make it'. This is a great place to take the entire family and represents excellent value for money.

• Address: Park 66 Leisure Park, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RE (Map)
• Cuisine(s): American, Italian
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £18.00