Reviews in Liverpool and Merseyside

Guaranteed excellent food and superb service - i have never been disappointed, or even less than very happy with a meal at Linos. The guys know how to run a restaurant, and they run it so so well. If you get a change their lunchtime menus are really well priced, and considering the quality, criminal to miss out on. Evening menu is compelling and the range of desserts and specials offered (from memory by Nigel and Ian) is disarming. As other reviews have said, it's rather easy to eat more than you should. Wine selection is excellent, with even the odd non-Italian wine sneaking in for an appearance. Can't recommend enough - but please don't book when i want to go! It's not huge... it is special. Dress up!

Had a very enjoyable meal on Friday night 17th March 06 with friends from America. American friends very impressed with food. Service was outstanding waitress called Charlotte nothing too much trouble for her she made us very welcome. We definitely will return.

Had an excellent night out at this surprising restaurant. Food was outstanding, although it is hard to book as has answer phone and do not always gat back to you.

An outstanding restaurant, with excellent food. A romantic ambiance and good waiter service. Going again tomorrow night Lynne

I have been in this restaurant many times and for to be an Italian, this is the best place that I?e found in the UK. Food was great, staff and management were very helpful and they were very welcoming. Is the only restaurant that cooks the Italian food in the real way. I hope that you keep doing well. Thank you for the lovely time.

I have visited the Charcoal Grill on many occasion and found it always to be of great value for money, and the food always of a very high standard. Infact I would say for value , quality and service, it is one of the best restaurants in St. Helens.

My partner and I dined at Alma De Cuba last Friday night. When we walked in we were told we had to go to the bar area as we were 30 minutes early and our table was not ready. How busy is that bar!! Not a spare seat or standing space available. Finally went up to the restaurant at 9pm and I must say we were not disappointed. The food was excellent and the service was brilliant. The only thing was that the restaurant only had one male toilet and one female toilet so you had to queue for at least ten mins which is not good when you have just consumed 2 bottles of wine!! Will definitely be going back and would definitely recommend it.

Been here a few times food and staff are excellent cant fault them price is not to bad either will be going back

What a hidden gem! We went for the buffet on a Monday evening, and thought the welcome and service and indeed the food were fantastic. Considering it was an "all you can eat" buffet, there was no rushing at all, we spent a very pleasant 2 hours there. Definitely highly recommended, will definitely be going again, especially for the balloon shapes you receive at the end of the meal, what a lovely novelty idea!!!

The food is always excellent and as the staff are students training, the service is always of a high quality.

Friends and I went to a 7:30pm sitting. While the food was good, we were very rushed by the staff, with plates being removed the second we finished, and the next course appearing immediately. Fine if you're in a hurry, but not condusive to a night out with friends, and a bit annoying given that this is not cheap.

Went here on a Wednesday night and had the 2 course special. Main course was a massive piece of pork with plenty of vegetables and sliced potato in rich creamy sauce. Came with full size bottle of wine each, all for 12.95 pp Service was very good, plenty of space between tables. It was quiet when we got there about 6, but soon got busy. Would definitely go there again.

We had a very nice evening at this restaurant, food was good and very generous, we went for pork kebab, which was a little tough and afelia, which was not as i remember but still the Greek salad, tahini sauce, pitta bread etc were very good. Wine also was good. Good atmosphere and you can also smoke if you wish. We will definitely go back.

The food at Esteban is excellent and is great value for money. Out of all the liverpool restaurants, it is a personal favourite, it ticks all the boxes, and never fails to impress!

Visited the Retsina a couple of times now and was very impressed with the food and service. Excellent for a local restaurant and value for money.

We visited Tapas Tapas on a Saturday night and I must say the food was amazing. We had 5 Tapas as a starter between the three of us, and it was just the right amount to set our appetites going. We then ordered the special mixed meat paella, which was the best paella I have ever tasted. The service was absolutely outstanding and the staff were extremely smiley. However we did notice the manager at one point screaming at a certain member of staff which made quite a few tables turn to look, it spoilt the atmosphere upstairs automatically. The young girl looked petrified and we all felt really sorry for her. Over all we loved Tapas Tapas!!!!

I simply enjoyed every bit of this pub the landlord was great and made us feel very welcome food was wonderful and beer was even better will defo be back again

Came in off the street on a wet Tuesday night, warm welcome, drink @ the bar good aperitifs Its a good room and the service is friendly and to the point. I had chicken livers then a seafood risotto all good, my partner the mushrooms and a steak we enjoyed all of it with a decent bottle of white. I was amused by the warmed brandy with its napkin hat, and a couple of good coffees. Pretty slick really