Reviews in Liverpool and Merseyside

I booked a private room for my Hen Night on the 17th January 2009. The room was great and it was set up to be a great night. Unfortunately the service was awful as the restaurant was woefully understaffed. The waiter we had did his best - but because he had so many other rooms to look after, we were always waiting for drinks or food. We made the best of it - but I wouldn't recommend it unless they solve the staffing problem.

I've spent about 10 minutes sitting here trying to word just how brilliant I think Etsu is! All I can say is that you MUST go and try it for yourself! I've been going there for many months and I can't fault it at all. The staff are very friendly and we now like to act as guinea pigs for any new dishes they've come up with! My Mum particularly enjoys the Gyozas and Edamame and gets 'withdrawal symptoms' when we haven't been for a few weeks. If you are a fan of sushi, I also highly recommend the chefs special platter. It's very clever and so tasty! They have clearly put alot of thought into their food, and I don't just mean the visual presentation; they have also tried to keep it close to Japanese tradition. I recommend Etsu for to anyone :)

i ate there today and can honestly say.....why haven't i been there before....lived around southport for years this is best italian by far,i have missed out will defo go back....excellent

We recently spent an evening at Cafe Porto and really enjoyed ourselves. Tucked away in a side street it is a bit off the beaten track but still close enough to the city centre to walk to and well worth finding. The food was fantastic, all home cooked and very tasty. Rather than ordering a meal from the blackboard we chose tapas,which is a great way to sample different portugese dishes. We were able to bring our own wine for a small corkage fee. The staff and owner Pedro are very friendly and the atmosphere was great. I can fully recommend it and we have already been back.

I was disgusted with this place and the level of service and food, as me and my Fiancee waited over 20 mins for the "Starter" (Garlic Bread) and the top piece of the bottle where they keep their candles on the table, broke off due to excessive heat and not checked at random intervals for health and safety. As a result, my fingers were burnt and I had to sit throughout the whole meal afterwards with my hand in a pint glass full of ice. The waiter was not arsed from the looks of it, as no further assistance was given or a proper apology said to me. The food was crap (spaghetti carbonara), as it was bland and tasted like it was a microwaved. Plus it was warm and appeared it was left aside, due to the layer of skin from the sauce. In addition, my Fiancee's pizza (pepperoni) had Jalapenos on it, which she didn't ask for, nor was advised of this when ordering. When asked to see a manager, that took nearly 15 mins and we was only offered a discount on the final bill (no charge for the starter). I definitely wont be going back here or recommending this to anyone else and it ruined my self and fiancee's first experience in this restaurant. Score 0/100%

I had never been to this restaurant before and didn't know it existed it's a little bit off the beaten track, anyway, we had a fantastic meal for a friends 40th. The waiter was extremely friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The food was fantastic and the restaurant itself is beautiful. I would wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant and will definitely dine there again.

we had a wonderful Sunday lunch here just before Christmas. We were a large party so had to find somewhere that could cater for us all at once, we found the ideal place in the Barbacoa. The carvery that is served upstairs in a spacious room with a lovely relaxed atmosphere was fantastic. The cooking was amazing and the choice of meat and veg was more than enough for even the fussiest of eaters! The quality was far greater than any of the mass produced national chain carveries everything was fresh and cooked to perfection. The service was great not at all intrusive but visible and available when needed. I am always nervous of taking a large party somewhere I would like to thank the Barbacoa for making me look really good!

Went last night and ordered the fillet steak rare for myself and wife, it arrived well done so was sent back. Our fresh steaks were brought with an apology from the chef and a glass of wine. The meal was very good and the service friendly. Again the only criticism is they cram to many tables in.

Just returned from this great restaurant, where we've eaten before. Yet again, an excellent freshly prepared meal. We had a bowl of olives to start, which were very fresh and made with garlic and onion. For our main course we had 6 tapas between 2 of us. They were made in the kitchen next to the dining area, so we could see and hear them being freshly prepared. I especially enjoyed the sardines, which were whole and served simply with salad. Pedro, the owner, is very friendly and genuinely aims to please. Highly recommended.

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

Wonderful - delicious Lebanese cuisine, we've been enjoying George's food since 1994, freshly prepared every time we visit!

This is our second year on the run we have had our Works Xmas Lunch at Othello's, we are in the Finance area of a large retail company based in Speke, 30-40 people went this year we would highly recommend Othello's as their hospitality and food are second to none. Lunch time opening for large parties is a great idea.

Great food, service, ambience and price, this is a fantastic restaurant which on our visit could not be faulted. We visited with our two children between Christmas and New Year without booking and prepared for a bit of a wait. Although the place was heaving they moved a few tables around and fitted us in with a friendly efficiency. We will definitely be going back soon.

I have eaten here with my Husband on many occasions and we love it. The food is so tasty and the chicken chaat starter is amazing. The staff are really friendly and the fact that you have to bring your own alcohol is great too!

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I'm partial to a big fat scran from the good arl chung ku, i'm up for one right now

great carvery on new years eve but starters+puds let the side down a little however staff were very friendly +professional so i fully intend to make a midweek return visit.

The owners here were so lovely and attentive, we had a really nice meal. The pizza was excellent and the wine very good! Recommended!