Excellency Bolton

You know you're onto something good when you spot the queue of regulars outside on Carlton Street. This Caribbean kitchen has been quietly perfecting its craft while other places come and go, serving up the kind of authentic flavours that transport you straight to the islands without leaving Bolton town centre. The jerk chicken is what dreams are made of – properly marinated, charred to perfection, with that perfect balance of heat and sweet that makes your mouth water just thinking about it. Their curried goat is tender enough to fall off the bone, and the rice and peas comes fluffy and fragrant every single time. It's the sort of place where the staff remember your usual order and the portions are generous enough to fuel you through a proper Bolton winter.