La Turka Bistro Rawtenstall 85-87 Bank Street, Rawtenstall, Rossendale BB4 7QN

"Three stars isn’t a true reflection of La Turka as a whole, however we visited on a Saturday night and our table for two wasn’t great. Our table was in the window which would have been ok but for the ashtray on the wall outside were people stood and smoked. It made us uncomfortable. The noise in the restaurant was so loud we couldn’t hear each other speak, everyone seemed to be shouting over one another! It was manic. I believe this place has a better atmosphere in the afternoons or nights were it isn’t crazy busy. All that being said the staff were fantastic, friendly and very attentive. We had a starter each, both were lovely. The main courses were ok. It’s not the cheapest place to eat in the town but it’s a nice alternative."

"First visit this Saturday to Rawtenstall in years. What a nice and busy town it is. Little old fashioned market stalls. Plenty of places to sit down. Had a pizza and coffee in the La Turka Bistro and can recommend it. Beautiful clean eatery and toilets, friendly efficient staff, lovely decor and most important, very good food. Their lattes are under £3 which is unusual these days. I will definitely go there again. Pity my once lovely home town of Accrington has now nothing to recommend it."

"Went here first time for lunch with the ladies, we had booked our table but had to wait 5mins as we were moved due to extra member. Taken to our table by staff member who was courteous, menus given x2, drinks ordered all ok. I chose the Turkish coffee as never had it before, only minute, but very strong & thick, could only manage half of it, then had Lemonade to wash it down with food. I had Halloumi/Avacado Wrap, Salad , fries, with plenty of bread to share between us. Lovely interior, plenty of customers, vegetarian options available, parking outside a possibility on main road or in various car parks situated close-by. I wouldn't choose this venue to bring young children, it's more suited for adult's. When paying the bill, we queued at the till, I forgot to ask to remove the added Charge(tips), & did find my lunch very pricey at £16, & I didn't get a breakdown of the receipt either. I would go again, but I would be removing the extra charge, & feel in this economic crisis we should be free to tip staff if we choose, not have it added on our bill, especially just for lunchtime."

"Nice environment, wraps from the lunch menu were good, had to ask for dips when they were not provided even though they should have been and they arrived in small sachets, also had to ask for sugar and milk with the pot of tea. Otherwise, food was tasty and hot, not bad value for money"