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The Old Bill

35 Greaves Street, OL1 1TJ, England
0161 628 5895
Ranked #3 of 55 restaurants in Oldham
4.0 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
Price range: £15 - £80
Cuisines: Italian
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Good for: Romantic, Business
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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34 reviews from our community

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mazungu_9
up north
Reviewer
5 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

Four of us visited for a late Sunday lunch.We were the first diners to arrive but the place soon filled up and every guest was welcomed with the same warm hospitality by Paolo and his staff. The excellent menu (and specials board) along with a comprehensive wine list got us off to a great start .The attentive but discreet service... More

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Caroline W
Oldham, England, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I have been coming here for 12 years and have NEVER had a bad experience! This place has top quality food at good prices, excellent range of drinks and the service and atmosphere is second to none! We are always greeted like old friends by the owner Paolo and everyone is treated like they are the only people in the... More

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Charlotte J
Manchester, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The Old Bill menu is amazing and wouldn't disappoint anyone. It has a very relaxed atmosphere with a fantastic service! Was recommended by my parents who have been going for years, and I have been a few times in the last year or so and its still perfect! Don't miss out on anything here; certainly the flaming brandy is a... More

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iaindaza
Oldham
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15 reviews
12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

A cosy restaurant with good service and great food. I have visited a number of times and never been disappointed. Note that it is cash payment only and make sure to book beforehand because space is limited. More

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davemcwave
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

Without a shadow of a doubt the best restaurant in the area. The atmosphere is fantastic, the service is superb and the food is second is second to none. A genuine favourite of all the family More

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lamps8694
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

This family ran restaurant has something for everybody. The buisness was so good they and there reputation had to move to a bigger location. the restaurant was ran by marco but he passed it down to his son the head chef when he retired. marco however loves his lifestyle so much he came back and does thefront of house some... More

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Therealdj2
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011

Arranged Xmas lunch for the office, great food great service, will be back the new year, More

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cagsybabes
Milnrow, Rochdale
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2011

Celebrated 3 family birthdays tonight at The Old Bill. Paolo and his team were as attentive and friendly as always. The food was fantastic and the garlic bread should be on everyone's list of something they should try before they shuffle off elsewhere! The birthday brandy was a treat - we just had to be careful not to fall into... More

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Carole C
Oldham, England, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011

had a fantastic eve the food was superb as was the staff nothing to much bother, a lovely atmosphere in the restaurant, it was mad busy, liked the friendly and welcoming atmosphere there was nothing i did'nt like would recommend it to anyone. More

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CARTREFF10
Manchester, United Kingdom
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4 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011

Well we auntie and her life long friend, me and the wife love Italian food. Oh Ek! The old girls were so happy to try something different and tried the lamb joint. I will :Share one between you, said Paolo and we were so pleased he did they, EACH ask to take some home.Puddings " 2 ( not us )... More

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