Reviews in Aigburth

In all honesty I can only say don't go there- especially for breakfast. The food is fine but the service especially by the youngish girl this morning was appalling and bordering on offensive. We did not leave a tip and will not be returning. Friends of ours are emigrating to Australia on Wednesday and after a last night out we decided to go for a last hangover cure breakfast. We decided to go to Esteban where we have been on many occasions over the years. Unfortunately this proved to be a mistake. The food was fine - although the breakfast menu is limited and is not children-friendly however the service was appalling. Upon arrival the restaurant was not yet open and did not open until 5 past 12 although the advertising board outside claimed that breakfast is served between 12 and 3. By the time it was actually opened quite a crowd had gathered. The woman who opened the door invited people to take seats. There was a sign asking for people to wait to be seated however no-one was there to greet us. We made our way to a table suitable for seven and were we have sat on many occasions in the past. We were then accosted in the most arrogant manner by the 'waitress' who demanded to know how many were in our party, even though there were clearly other people taking their own seats in the restaurant and who were not addressed in the same manner. Our orders were taken by another waitress who was inoffensive. We each ordered full English breakfasts but with different extras. However when our breakfasts arrived the rude young girl announced "Full English breakfast" to the tavle and when we pointed out to her that no-one had ordered a plain English breakfast she just kept repeating this like a mantra. The other waitress then brought more breakfasts and explained that the extras were coming on separate plates - which does not make a great deal of sense since we were already crowded on the table and as it turned out made it diffiuclt to account for what had been provided. In the end we did not receive two of the extras that we had ordered. I do not see how the rude young waitress could not have simply told us that the extras were coming separately. It was only the fact that this was the last occasion that I would see my friends for a while that we did not complain at the time. Nevertheless we will not be returning and I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.

I used to give this place a miss as it was really close to home and I didn't feel like I'd have had a night out if I popped round the corner. Big mistake! I now travel 8 miles to eat there and will do it regularly. The basics i.e. popadums and nan bread are spot on. Amazingly, I find some restaurants have already failed at this point. There is a fine pickle tray with 6 items including a delicious sweet chilli sauce. One or two unusual items on the menu. On my first visit, I had a salmon curry and was struck by the extremely generous amount of salmon served. Again, I was very pleasantly surprised by the amount of prawns in my Chilli Massala this weekend and served in a sauce that left my mouth well aware that it had just consumed a curry. Plenty of staff in attendance, ensuring quick service despite the understandable demand for tables.

I couldn't recommend this restaurant more highly! I'd definitely say that this is THE best Indian restaurant in Liverpool bar none. The food is amazing with a brilliant array of food. The take-away service is great,your food is ready within 20 minutes and at a great price. If your looking for a night in with a bootle of Tiger and a curry,then this is the place for you.....

Wouldn't eat here again, wine bar, more like a greasy spoon, sorry but just didn't enjoy it at all, atmosphere very dull.

Maranto's has delicious food! and the staff are happy to help!. fantastic venue!

Have tried many Indians in and around Liverpool, i have found that the Red Fort is by far the best. Menu choice is fantastic; service is great and most important the quality of food is outstanding. to start go for poppadoms with the selection of pickles lime pickle is great, I couldn’t recommend a main as there’s far to many to choose from. I enjoyed the chef’s specials. And also the chicken chat was great. if you want an Indian then this is the place to go 10/10

Superb local restaurant - We are curry connoisseurs and have eaten in most Liverpool curry houses, preferring this (and Mayur, Duke Street). However, Light of Bengal all round for food, price, friendliness, comfort and service is definitely at the top of our list. We recommend to you the Begal Chef's Special - one of the most expensive meals the restaurant offers (around £8.95) but absolutely thoroughly worth it and you won't be disappointed! The Light of Bengal is only a straight bus route from town on the 86 or 82 route (up Park Road on to Aigburth Road). You can get off the bus right opposite the restaurant. Unless you are after spending top dollar (v. expensive!) at Mayur, take the time and make the effort to go to The Light of Bengal and eat like kings for half the price! xx

we used to dine in Esteban almost twice a week...Since Lady in Black is not very friendly to us we had to change are minds about eating in Est. God she is awful! Who does she think she is?Get a life woman!

Booked Sunday lunch following recommendations and good reviews. Disappointing hardly cuts it. Decor was through rustic to shabby, no menus just board, very limited choice, one meat roast one nut roast then salads and sandwiches of one sort or another - even had run out of toasties (requested in desperation). What food we had was at best average. Had asked for a "good" table and while it offered some seclusion it was under a skylight which was leaking and wet our coats, bags etc. which had to be "hung up" on the floor. Atmosphere lively and obviously popular but at best cheap and cheerful (?) for a student perhaps but does not compare with proper restaurants on Lark Lane. Sorry.

We ate recently at the Que Pasa and took advantage of their midweek meal deal. The house white wine is excellent and this was free as we had two courses each. The portion sizes are great if you love your food. Nacho's to start we shared and then I had the special homemade burger which was scrummy and partner had the monkfish Which he happily announced was superb. Dessert was divine. It was the house apple pie special. It was quiet for a Monday night but that suited us nicely for celebrating our anniversary.

Have been going to this restaurant for years, simply the best, all friends and relatives, who don't live near travel just to go to the restaurant, obviously we have to join them every time!! Staff, food and price can't be beaten. GIVE IT A TRY. You'll love it!

Went to Esteban for anniversary meal with hubby. Although the food was excellent as always and the service was good the restaurant was just so noisy (8-9pm on a Saturday night). If you're looking for great food and service by all means visit Esteban, but I wouldn't recommend it for a romantic meal for two if you're looking for somewhere to eat at the weekend.

Spent Friday evening here and had an excellent meal. The food is delicious, tasty and tender meat. Good value wine and attentive service. We'll certainly be returning and I'd recommend this restaurant to others who might want a change from the usual fare...

We celebrated my birthday at Elif last week. The service was excellent. The staff were on hand but not intrusive, and very patient when we were too busy chatting to remember to look at the menu. We ordered several starters to share among us and each one was simple but delicious. Four of us ordered the Karisik which is a mixed kebab dish. The meat was tender, superbly tasty and the Adana especially was to die for. The wine choice was reasonable and the Sauvignon Blanc went down a treat, as did the desserts and the liquor coffees.....oh and the brandys too... All in all a delightful meal and reasonably priced for such good fare.

The food was superb. We asked the waiter if we could have our curry a little more spicy than usual and they did this to perfection. It's more impressive and spacious inside than most other Indian restaurants in South Liverpool. Fully air conditioned in the summer.

This is possibly the cutest place I’ve been to in a while, the staff are all soooooooooooooo friendly & cute & they cant do enough for you, I have been several times now, although I don’t live near Lark lane, but I must say I could really do with this being near me on a Friday morning when I have a hang-over, the staff took so much care of me and for the 1st time ever I was NOT told it was self inflicted!!! I had a famous home-made cheeseburger which I nearly fell off the edge of it and a traditional sarsaparilla soft drink did the trick! Thanks to Gill and all the staff well done girls.

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.

I have dined in Esteban this week.Overall my experience was very pleasant Tapas were very nice however Im not sure about the paella dish in here...also glasses appeared to be far from polished (wine glasses!!) oh dear atmosphere very nice ... staff helpful...toilets clean...be coming back...