Nutters

Set in the grand environs of Wolstenholme Manor, which stands in six acres of manicured parkland overlooking Ashworth Moor, Nutters is the domain of celebrity chef Andrew Nutter. However, don't expect any grandstanding here - the place may be lavish with its theatrical Gothic arches and soaring ceilings, but it's a welcoming family-run concern whose friendliness has won a loyal following. There's a serious level of technical skills at work in the kitchen that showcases the pick of local produce and paints attractive pictures on the plate - crispy Goosnargh duck confit with Puy lentil casserole and port wine reduction, for example. Ambition and creativity on the seasonal modern British menu continue in a main-course pan-seared hake with a scallop and tomato tartlet and a salt and vinegar sauce, while desserts could be a classic caramelised lemon tart with gin and tonic sorbet, or apple crumble crème brûlée with honeycombe nuggets.