WHAT better way to celebrate a special birthday or anniversary than a meal out with family and friends?

A delicious three course meal cooked by a talented team of chefs that you can enjoy in beautiful surroundings.

We’re spoilt for choice in Northwich when it comes to fabulous restaurants but which is the town’s premier eatery?

Which is your favourite restaurant? Which restaurant in the town can you enjoy the best meal?

Since we launched our Best of 2022 competition in April, we’ve found the best places that the area has to offer in 19 different categories.

We’ve celebrated the area’s best hair, nails and beauty providers as well as the best pub and beer garden, fitness instructor, gym, independent shop, cafe and place for children with awards for pies, fish and chips, breakfast, afternoon tea, pizza, roast dinner, burger, curry and dessert also being handed out.

Next up we wanted to find the area’s best restaurant.

After reading all your nominations, we’ve shortlisted the top eight, who will battle it out to be named Best Restaurant 2022.

Now we need your help to choose an overall winner from our shortlist.

Don’t forget to pick up a copy of this week’s Northwich Guardian as the coupons inside count for five votes!

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best Of post on our Northwich Guardian, Knutsford Guardian or Winsford and Middlewich Guardian Facebook pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote

2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes

3. Purchase a copy of this week’s Northwich Guardian, Knutsford Guardian or Winsford and Middlewich Guardian (September 8 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk – please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each entry submitted. For full terms and conditions go to Newsquest.co.uk/terms)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Monday, September 12 and we will be announcing the winner next week.

OUR EIGHT BEST RESTAURANTS SHORTLIST:

Cheshire Grill, Holmes Chapel Road, Northwich

This country pub and steakhouse offers 35-day aged steak cooked in a high temperature charcoal chamber using premium grill equipment.

The chicken katsu burger is a popular choice with hungry customers as is the black pudding scotch egg.

For more details go to facebook.com/CheshireGrill

Cheshire Grill

Cheshire Grill

The Broken Cross, Rudheath, Northwich

This establishment is has appeared in two previous Best of shortlists – Best Roast Dinner and Best Beer Garden.

This family-run business guarantees “to cure your Sunday blues” with their traditional roast dinners.

For more details go to facebook.com/TheBrokenCrossCW9

The Broken Cross

The Broken Cross

Mediterranean Steak and Wine, Chester Road, Northwich

This place has only been open for two weeks but it’s already made a fantastic first impressions on diners.

The varied choices on the menu get a thumbs up and the tomahawk steak comes highly recommended.

For more details go to facebook.com/mediterraneansteakandwine

Mediterranean Steak and Wine

Mediterranean Steak and Wine

Chimichangos Mexican Restaurant, Wheelock Street, Middlewich

The small and intimate music has Mexican music playing to create the perfect vibe for a meal.

One nomination said: “Great food, amazing service and fantastic atmosphere.”

For more details go to facebook.com/CHIMICHANGOS

Chimichangos

Chimichangos

Bombay Lounge, Wharton Road, Winsford

This restaurant is no stranger to our Best of 2022 competition having made the shortlist for Best Curry just last week.

Billed as a premier Indian restaurant and bar, they promise a “dining experience to remember with mouth-watering food”.

One review on their Facebook page said: “They are quite rightly being noticed by customers from further afield.

“It’s outstanding!”

For more details go to facebook.com/bombayloungewinsford

Bombay Lounge

Bombay Lounge

Il Padrino, Wheelock Street, Middlewich

Customers say the food is amazing at this family run Italian restaurant.

One review on their Facebook page said: “Superb meal in a fabulous setting and great service.

“What a gem!”

For more details go to facebook.com/ilpadrinomiddlewich

Il Padrino

Il Padrino

Copper 29, Princess Street, Knutsford

This independent bistro bar specialises in artisan coffee, wine and small plates.

One nomination said: “Excellent value, good service and original dishes created by a very passionate chef.”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063151993883

Copper 29

Copper 29

Evuna, King Street, Knutsford

This traditional Spanish restaurant offers tapas, paellas and boutique Spanish wines from small, family-run vineyards.

The venue comes highly recommended by happy customers who love the friendly service and helpful staff with “nothing too much trouble”.

For more details go to facebook.com/evunaknutsford

Evuna

Evuna