Reviews in Liverpool and Merseyside

i enjoyed my meal at chimneys excellent food service and good price.

In general, Bella Italia seems a perfectly good chain restaurant. But, having recently had a meal at the Liverpool branch, I find myself asking whether they wish to be Italian to the core, or just another faux Italian. From a sampling from the menu, it finds itself in the faux camp. One of the starter dishes includes bruschetta alongside buffalo wings, and of course there are the seemingly indispensable 'fries' with half the menu. On the other hand the decor and atmosphere lends itself to a more Italian style. The low lighting, candles in chianti bottles and the shouts of graci and ciao in the background all lend itself to a pleasant setting. Unfortunately this is let down with most of the waiting staff having broad local accents, making communication difficult. There is little wrong in Britain with faux Italian restaurants, shown by the success of Pizza Express and ASK. Neither is there anything wrong with a franchised business of traditional Italian restaurants. But Bella Italia finds itself in a strange hiatus in the middle, resulting in mixed feelings for the diner.

I have eaten at Nicola's a couple of times, and the food is wonderful. The staff are attentive and very friendly. My family ate there on Christmas Day, and it was great traditional fayre, and the staff made everyone's Christmas Day,regardless of their age. I have also been lucky to see a great swing singer who appears there. Everyone was dancing and having the best time.

nice place. Food was ok, the staff are very polite, but we did wait over half an hour for it and this was on a Monday night(4/02/08). There were only 3 other tables being used. We had chicken on skewers with roasted potatoes which were under done. For what we had the price was ok. go back, no there are better places in the city centre.

Excellent food and value, and really friendly staff. Recommended!

Casa Mia, west Kirby, the best Italian food on Merseyside.......would recommend it to anyone

this is an exceptional Indian restaurant. The whole dining experience is marvelous from start to finish. The setting is contemporary but cosy and the service attentive without being overbearing. The owner making special effort to speak to each guest himself. The menu is extensive and offers something different for everyone with a wide selection of seafood dishes not usually found in an Indian restaurant side by side with more traditional offerings. You will probably never need another restaurant again! The Blue mango is quite rightly very popular and booking is required - especially at weekends.

Had Sunday lunch there yesterday. The Sunday brunch menu was a roast or a meaty breakfast (no veggie) -you could also order off the main lunch menu if you asked but we weren't given the menu initially. The fire alarm went off several times while we were there which wasn't great. However the food was fine - good portions and all fresh and tasty - and the staff were helpful and apologetic so we're putting any probs down to teething issues. Nice and relaxed - will go back.

what a place!! Was at their restaurant launch on Thursday!! looked after by a hot Irish hostess called Kim who knew her wines and knew what to recommend off their excellent menu. She sold schmooze as a cutting edge friendly and very classy joint!! Definitely recommend!!

I visited this restaurant with my work colleagues one Monday lunchtime. There were ten of us, and I too though there had been a mistake with the price! This restaurant is well worth the money; the food is excellent and the service great. In a city where there is a huge choice of restaurants, Bistro Jacques comes top of my list!

If you want a massive breakfast that's fairly cheap (and nice!) this is the place to come.

Went to Kozi last week and found it to be excellent all round. A great looking restaurant with very friendly staff. I had the steak and my friend had the chicken, both delicious. Puddings were tasty too! I will definitely go there again! Keep up the good work boys!

My recommendation for this restaurant would be not to to eat there. My partner and I went last night and ordered two simple main course fish and chips and a burger. The meals took 50 minutes to arrive at our table, and when they did, the burger was completely dried out and solid (could hardly cut through it) and the toasted bun had obviously been in the microwave. The waiter took the meals away, and whilst he offered a replacement free of charge, at no time did the manager have the courtesy (or perhaps courage) to come and apologise. The service and the food were of great disappointment, and as we were held up finding somewhere else to eat, we were unable to get to the cinema in time for the film we wanted to see.

Fantastic food and great service at a really low price.. It really is difficult to find anywhere else in Liverpool to match up to this place... Keep up the good work..

This venue spoils itself at the end of the night when the two bouncers come in and demand everyone leaves "now!". You are not asked to leave, you are TOLD to leave in a very unfriendly and threatening manner. Non of out party will return again.

The service at Pushka was relaxed to say the least; we waited an hour and a half following starters, it was nearly mid-night before we got our main The waiter was very abrupt and looked like he was under the influence of SOMETHING. The whole experience is one that I would like to forget as it spoilt our night completely-very disappointed.

We have been going there since it opened over 20 years ago. The staff make the meal special and the food is fantastic. They will always try and fit you in although sometimes there is a little wait but it is worth it. Groups can pre book as far as I know. The menu caters for all tastes and is mouthwatering every time. Well recommended!

Went on Saturday 26/1/8 in a party of 8, We could not find fault anywhere. It was excellent. Fantastic food and atmosphere. Not exactly cheap but why should it be, you get what you pay for and this was quality