Which of these top 10 restaurants is St Helens’ number one?

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 St Helens 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?

In our Best of 2024 campaign, we’ve given out 22 awards so far in St Helens for hair, nails and beauty as well as tattoos and independent shops and businesses and many more.

In our final category, we wanted to find St Helens’ best restaurant.

After reading all your nominations, we’ve shortlisted the top 10, who will battle it out to be named Best Restaurant 2024.

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 St Helens Star as the coupons inside count for five votes!

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best Restaurant posts on our St Helens Star Facebook or X (Twitter) 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 St Helens Star (September 26 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 different voting coupon submitted. For full terms and conditions go to newsquest.co.uk/terms-conditions)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Sunday, September 29.

We will be announcing the winner next week.

OUR TOP 10 RESTAURANT SHORTLIST:

Balti Spice

Balti Spice, Duke Street, St Helens

This popular place took the Best for Curry title earlier in September, can they add Best Restaurant to their collection of awards?

One recommendation said: “The food is absolutely delicious.

“Ste always makes you feel welcome, which is one massive reason that this is our go to eat in and takeaway restaurant.”

For more details go to facebook.com/dukeststhelens

36 Bridge Street

36 Bridge Street, St Helens

One happy customer said: “Absolutely amazing every time.”

Another said: “Hands down!

“It’s like you’re eating in a big city but on your doorstep!”

For more details go to facebook.com/36bridgest

Verona Kitchen & Bar

Verona Kitchen and Bar, High Street, Newton-le-Willows

One review on their Facebook page said: “Food is amazing.

“Attentive staff and a buzzing atmosphere.

“This is a little gem on Newton High Street.”

For more details go to facebook.com/veronakitchenbar

The New Era Greeks

The New Era Greeks, North Road, St Helens

The Mediterranean food on offer at this restaurant looks delicious and customers say it tastes as good as it looks.

Mouth-watering dishes are the menu – something for all tastes and appetites.

For more details go to facebook.com/theneweragreeks.co.uk

Ba'Bursi

Ba’Bursi, George Street, St Helens

Customers say this is “hands down” the best restaurant in town “every time”.

One regular said: “Ba’Bursi is absolutely brilliant.

“Fabulous food and fabulous friendly staff.”

For more details go to facebook.com/p/BaBursi-Contemporary-Indian-Restaurant-100063463993129/

Limassol

Limassol, Baldwin Street 1st Floor, St Helens

One review on their Facebook page said: “We have been coming to Limassol for years and years and the food is just incredible.

“Always welcomed by friendly faces and treated like friends.

“Highly recommend coming for food whatever the occasion.”

For more details go to facebook.com/LimassolRestaurantStHelens

Millon

Millon, Duke Street, St Helens

One happy customer said: “Fantastic curry house.

“Amazing flavours and great staff.

“I love it!”

For more details go to facebook.com/millonsthelens

Thai Jaa Restaurant & Bar

Thai Jaa Restaurant & Bar, Hall Street, St Helens

When customers say “fantastic menu, amazing staff and delicious food” what more could you want?

Regulars say it’s their favourite Thai restaurant in the whole of the north west, not just St Helens.

For more details go to facebook.com/ThaiJaaStHelens

Mr Chan's

Mr Chan’s, North Road, St Helens

One hungry diner said: “Fantastic food and a great restaurant – way better than the rest in St Helens.”

For more details go to facebook.com/mrchans.sthelens

La Casa Vieja

La Casa Vieja, Bickerstaffe Street, St Helens

One nomination said: “La Casa Vieja!

“Just look how long it’s traded with the same staff and owners – that’s all you need to know.”

For more details go to facebook.com/lacasaviejasthelens