The Eat Out to Help Out Scheme launched on August 4 with restaurants offering up to 50 per cent off meals in a bid to boost the economy.
Hundreds of restaurants have signed up to the offer, adjusting their seating and safety procedures as they step up to the challenges presented by Covid-19.
The scheme runs on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout August, and customers have wasted no time in taking to Trip Advisor to leave their reviews.
Here’s the top 10 places to ‘go for a Rishi’ in Preston.
1 Ginger Bistro
333 Garstang Road, Fulwood
4.5/5 from 249 reviews
Expect to eat: European, British, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options
What customers say: “Great service, great food” – MichelleM; “Fantastic as ever and very safe” – Ulangela; “Great customer service” – Sugar1974; ‘Not thrilled tbh” – baldystewart
2 The Mill
Lostock Lane, Lostock Hall
4.5/5 from 276 reviews
Expect to eat: British cafe, breakfast, lunch and dinner, vegetarian, gluten free and vegan options
What customers say: “Excellent food, excellent service” – Ginghamkitten; “Outstanding gluten free and regular food” – hillyr0b; “Breakfast to die for” – JaneC
3 The Hunters
Hennel Lane, Lostock Hall
4.5/6 from 846 reviews
Expect to eat: Traditional British pub and bar food, vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options
What customers say: “Favourite place to eat in Preston” – 5footwide; “Covid secure and excellent service” – StephenpH; “What a find” – zaraward; “Very disappointed” – haydnp
4 East z East
Church Street, Preston
4.5/5 from 1404 reviews
Expect to eat: Indian cuisine, vegan, vegetarian, halal and gluten free options
What customers say: “Fantastic service” – Z4in4b; “Horribleexperience” – Mannyshari; “Not following government rules” – steved; “Utterly delicious” – bethm
5 Plau
Friargate, Preston
4.5/5 from 135 reviews
Expect to eat: Fusion and bar food, vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options
What customers say: “Delicious” – Gazza95; “A really quirky place” – JLM; “Lovely place, bad food” – JanineS
6 Tang
Fylde Road, Preston
4.5/5 from 795 reviews
Expect to eat: Chinese and Asian cuisine, vegetarian and vegan options
What customers say: “Best Chinese restaurant in Preston” – RohamKR; “Good food, just wish there was more of it” – MeganAudreyy; “You cannot fault their food” – SophiaM
7 Theatre Street Bar and Grill
Theatre Street, Preston
4.5/5 from 639 reviews
Expect to eat: Seafood and steak house, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options
What customers say: “Great place” – Rickalmanchester; “Food was not good” – gilliani; “Never disappoints” – zaraward
8 Wings & Beer Co
Cannon Street, Preston
4.5 from 387 reviews
Expect to eat: American bar, burgers, hotdogs, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options
What customers say: “Great food and lovely welcome from staff” – Joebriggs; “Long wait, no explanation and no food” – katrina; “Great wings but burgers are average at best” – adamsX
9 Tino’s
Hill Street, Preston
4.5/5 from 325 reviews
Expect to eat: Italian, pizza, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options
What customers say: “Great food and service” – royjan; “Usual excellent food and superb social distancing” – ClaretsmadPreston; “Cater for allergies brilliantly” – HelenKirk
10 Marino’s
Watling Street Road, Fulwood
4.5/5 from 360 reviews
Expect to eat: Italian, pizza, Mediterranean, vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options
What customers say: “Wonderful service and food to match” – Clivethejive; “Felt completely safe and secure during difficult times” – TonycG; “Fantastic as usual” – HollyN
Have you taken advantage of ‘Eat Out to Help Out’? Where did you go and what was your experience? Let us know in the comments section.