Reviews in Liverpool and Merseyside

Liverpool has now caught up to the rest of the world with this fabulous little place.. Just what we needed, food is very authentic Japanese style and was very fresh.. I will be frequenting here a lot from now on.. 10/10 say no more... MP

Gusto in Heswall, is over priced twaddle. I remember when it took over from Est Est Est the hype among the locals, as we had a restaurant to cater for the elite Heswall and Caldy. Sadly it doesn't live up to its expectations. The staff are wonderful, and the setting memorable, but the food is very poor indeed, not even as good as the burger bar a few doors down. The male greeter who has glasses, has a "Christ almighty, not another customer, i may have to do some work..." look about him the second you walk trough the door. Food is full of garlic and badly seasoned... STAY AWAY

We worth a visit, but not on a Sunday for the carvery! The Chef is loud, scouse, full inappropriate comments, and his playful banter leaves you feeling uncomfortable to go up for more food. If that's not enough to stop you going on a Sunday, he doesn't use instruments to move the food around your plate, instead he pushes it around with his old hairy hands, most likely after just popping the loo to change his colostomy bag. Every other night of the week is very good though! View is unbelievable.

Eaten here many times I rate MARANTOS 90%, food is fantastic, staff always polite and well presented. Food always hot and well cooked, i always enjoy the food is it worth every penny, never been disappointed in over 2 years that I have been going there.

Well, Liverpool 2008....Capital of Culture... Never mind that, I have found the Centre of Culture in our great city that will last well beyond 2008....a place where great dining, great company and music meet in The Philharmonic Quarter (as I like to call it!). Being less than 200 yards away from The Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, The Quarter welcomes you like an old friend who has never been away offering great food...at a great price...in a fab location! We only discovered the place recently, after a tip-off from one of our friends, who used the facilities prior to their night out at the Phil (thanks...!). We are regulars at The Phil and now use this as our starting point for every gig....! The Quarter - a place to enjoy Friends, Food & Fine Wine! Well done The Quarter! See you once again on the 20th July before Last Night of The Proms concert at The Phil. Our words of recommendation seem to be spreading with our friends as we have reserved a table of 8! Thanks, John Maverick

This place is great, the food is really tasty, the staff work really hard & are very attentive. The food is just fabulous, freshly made on the premises & after having the vegetarian banquet, i had no space for pudding or even breakfast the following day! It really feels like I'm on holiday when dining at this restaurant, it's a relaxed and fun atmosphere, with a great mix of customers who all seem to delight in their meal. Top stuff, give it a try!

This place is absolutely gawjuss! I dine here all the time and the food is always spot on. A true diamond in the rough. Always guaranteed fresh food and impeccable service.

Sorry but this is not a recommendation. My wife was not happy with her main course, the service was poor and in my case the cheeseboard containing Italian cheeses did not have any Italian cheese on it. Again sorry but i must tell the truth

I can only say good things about the Derby Pool. The salad bar is fabulous and topped up regularly, the food is well presented and tastes fine and the desserts are to die for. The staff are always very pleasant and helpful, so much so we now go at least once a week.

My friends and I chose to eat at Bistro Jacques for the first time last night and were not disappointed. The food was excellent and the atmosphere very good. The staff were efficient, polite and easy going. We shall certainly return and have no hesitation in recommending Bistro Jacques. We shall return!

Enjoyed a lovely evening in Piccolinos . We had the goats cheese starter absolutely gorgeous .Looking forward to going back as soon as possible .

Lovely little place - good food and reasonable.

Superb food, ambience and service, stunningly good prices. Cannot recommend highly enough. Had lunch today-3 courses for £7.95 per person! Wonderful starter of chicken stuffed with black pudding followed by duck on a bed of creamed potato-the duck was tender and perfectly cooked with perfect vegetables. Sweets to die for, especially the crème brulee. Rustic French cooking at its best, and flawless, attentive service. Amusingly, french lessons broadcast in the spotlessly clean toilets. Do not miss this extraordinary place-I had never heard of it before today but will definitely go back. From someone who usually finds fault with other Liverpool restaurant recommendations!

We have been going to this restaurant regularly over the years and have never been disappointed by the standard of the food or the service. The atmosphere is always brilliant and you are always guaranteed a very warm welcome (not always a table though if you don't book at the weekend). We have eaten in many Greek restaurants and are still waiting to find one in this country that can beat the Crete Taverna!

Although the food, as many others say, was a delight the service, unfortunately, left a lot to be desired. To be seated and to order and then between each course we had to wait for up to 20 minutes and on each occasion we had to attract the eye of a waiter, as not once did anybody come near, to either ask to see the menu, order our next course ot to seek more drinks. I would suggest that if the restaurant wishes to achieve the accolade of a Michelin star, as many experts suggest, then it will have to a great deal more in the service department.

Fast Service, food ok, only Greek open on a Monday night in the area!

This place is amazing i went on a Saturday evening and had to wait for an hour for a table but it was well worth it... we had the burrito and the enchiladas and both were nice big portions and very tasty. They also had table cards out advertising the Sunday breakfast so with hangover we went back the next weekend and had another great time i couldn't believe how busy this place was for a Sunday. will return, gr8 food and gr8 service. Thanks to all at the Tavern!!!

I went to La Vina on Saturday night with my date, although we hadn't booked we were put onto the reserve list and actually seated within half hour of arriving, despite being given a initial 45min waiting time. We were given a table at the far end, given the fact we were on a date - i think it was the best place to be, slightly away from the bigger groups of tables. The waiting on staff were attentive yet distant, not hovering over you but within earshot should we have needed them. We picked 6 tapas dishes in all; of which i can recommend the chorizo, stuffed mushrooms, patatas bravas and the king prawns in chilli&garlic. As far as i'm aware the bill was reasonable, although i didn't pay. With that in mind, i shall definitely be returning to sample the paella which i've been told is fabulous. Spot on for ambience, quality of food, price and locality. i'm hungry just writing the review...!