February 2024 by Liam Pugh
Amazing food and service. Felt welcome from the moment we walked in the door, despite our child being a bit of a pain.The food was cooked beautifully. Ended up going again a couple of days after the first time. Would highly recommend
February 2024 by philip davies
Nice place well worth the visit would I go again yes very nice service the food was good no complaints off
December 2023 by Sandra riley
Xmas day meal absolutely fantastic as ever thank you so much Eric and your team...be back real soon...Sandra jim n Jessica xmas day 2023
December 2023 by Linda Flynn
Lovely place fantastic staff thankyou so
December 2023 by Raymond Miller
Long waiting place packed understanding at the time of the year. But good
December 2023 by Samantha Kinsley-Smith
Had my son?s 30th birthday here. They did a tapas banquet for 31 people it was amazing. The food, the service and the atmosphere were second to none. Thank you so much to the owner and staff you made sure our evening was out of this world ? highly recommend, if I could give more stars I would !Vegetarian options: Im vegetarian and I didnt go hungry
December 2023 by Dave Milne
Had the Tapas menu. Not a terribly imaginative menu, but the food was very good (except for the calamari - it was overcooked and hence rubbery/chewy, but it's been my experience that it's very rare to get calamari that's cooked properly in any UK restaurant).The service was excellent. When we first arrived, the waiter (or possibly owner/manager, not sure) recognised that my mum was cold, and so he made a point of sitting us next to a radiator. Said radiator was not on, so he spent 10 or 15 minutes focusing on getting it on for my mum whilst another waiter focused on taking our order.It was the first time I'd been in since it was the White Lion pub and I expected it to bring back memories, some good some not so good, but they've done such a good job of refurbing the place that I couldn't even remember where the pool table used to be. I was very impressed by that.They also have an A La Carte menu, but I haven't tried that. However, all in all, I would definitely recommend Essence as one of the best restaurants in Darwen.But if you're driving there I'd also recommend you do a bit of research on parking.
December 2023 by mike smith
went for sons 30th birthday with 30 gueststhe staff and food where amazing cant thank them
November 2023 by mike s
Went last night for sons 30th with 30 guests staff and food (tapas) where amazing food extremally good tasty hot and plentiful staff excellent highly recommended
November 2023 by Mandy Scambler
First time I'd been here food was really good, friendly staff and great value for money.Special offers 2 course for £17.50 this was on a Sunday not sure about other days.Would recommend the piri piri chicken kebab.
November 2023 by Damian
Lovely food attentive staff. Will go out of their way to celebrate a special
November 2023 by tom henderson
Fantastic food great service and a calm atmosphere. ?
September 2023 by Shaun T
Excellent food and excellent service. Would recommend to anyone. Beef sizzler was fantastic. Meatball starter was as good
August 2023 by R4956WOsarahg
Been here several times now and always had an excellent meal. Service has always been good. It is great value for money. We enjoy both the tapas and a la carte menu.
August 2023 by Donald M
Wedding Day for me and my wife and all our family and friends food and service was fantastic staff were fantastic and the whole day went perfect thanks to the staff at @Essence Mediterranean Restaurant on the green Darwen
