Reviews in Liverpool and Merseyside

what a fantastic place we sang happy birthday to our chum, next minute a waiter brought a small cake with candle and put happy birthday record on then he took our photo and presented it to her in a birthday card, on top of that the food was gorgeous, service excellent, drinks reasonably priced, went there 2 years ago to celebrate engagement about 20 of us bill only came to £410 we are booking there for our Xmas meal , good atmosphere

This is about as good as it gets for Mexican food in this area. The old favourites are all offered, but they are tastier than usual, and not so greasy and unhealthy. There are less commonly offered delights too.( For those of you who've seen "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" where Johnnie Depp travels around eating pueco pi bil and shoots the chef when he finds one that's perfect,- try cochinita pi bil at Savina, but please don't shoot the chef as we want to go back, and this is about my favourite dish on the menu...) Definitely highly recommended!

Have eaten here a few times and would recommend it as the food and service are really good. The restaurant is small but has a lovely atmosphere but you really need to book of a weekend as it gets busy.

Have to be negative I'm afraid. Not usually a fan of Ego's as food a bit bland and overpriced for what it is, but your voucher offer persuaded us to try them again. I was upfront about the voucher when booking by phone, as have been in situation where restaurant has refused voucher if not told in advance. BIG MISTAKE as treated like 2nd class citizens I felt, as a consequence. Starters took about 45 mins to come, while those seated after us tucked in. Was told mezze plate took time to plate up, though not sure why house salad with feta added, shop bought pitta and greek dips takes so long to put on plate (hummus probably was homemade but had little in the way of tahini, lemon or other seasoning to make it interesting, so shop bought might have been better) Pointing out delay politely made little difference and 11/2 hours after arrival, when we were just about to walk out, main courses arrived, and couldn't say quality made up for the wait. The moral: don't let on 'til you pay about any vouchers. Even though ironically the restaurant was advertising them on board outside, they obviously don't like them. Better still, go to MEZZE Mediterranean restaurant in Liscard, where full-priced food will still cost you less and all be homemade and delicious, including the heavenly homemade pitta bread. It's been there years and has loyal clientele, which speaks volumes!

Superb. Whatever your food tastes, Steve the owner will match it. Not sure what to try? He will make sure you have the right one for you. Friendly staff, a bit cramped so either get there early or book as it does get very busy. I've recommended this place to many people, all have loved it and returned.

A great end to a big day at the grand national ,food divine as ever ,sorry if we were a little tipsy we had a ball Alison and the girls x

My wife and I have been eating at Esteban on the weekend, for at least 5 years now. In the past, the menu has been wonderful and always seems to be developing to my tastes, the service has always been lovely, and the ambiance tactful. The past two weekends have been the worst experience for me and I'm sorry to say, I will never be going back to Esteban. Firstly, we have been denied the right to book a table on two separate weekends- I was furious when I phoned to book and was told that although I was a regular I would not be getting a table booked. I have never been to a restaurant that does not take bookings (at least do it for the regulars) We came in anyway, sat down and relaxed. The music was so loud, it was like a disco, the lights were so dim I couldn't actually read the menu. The seats had been moved, and now I was so cramped I could hardly move! So we eventually asked out waiter to turn the music down. He went and got a new person, whom I can only assume is a manager, (he was wearing some tacky pink shirt and tie instead of the Esteban shirt) he then lied to our faces saying he was going to turn it down, and turned it up 10 minutes later! I do not know what is happening there, but it used to be a really relaxed environment. Now the staff is falling over each other, I can't speak to my wife, and I can't read the menu to order anything. All my friends will know about the changes. Esteban- age 30+, -Not welcome!

I've been to this restaurant a few times now. I was introduced to it by my Dad. The food is extremely flavoursome and they have an extensive menu, with many dishes I have not heard of before!! I have always ordered from the Al a Carte menu, but I'm told the buffet is very good and well worth the value. Decor is nice, modern and new, prices average, and service is very good. I would highly recommend a visit!!

Finally got a table at Spire and worth the wait ,best cheesecake ive ever eaten, ill have that for starter,main course and dessert next time please

We have being going to this place for years. The choice of food is not huge, but the standard is better than most "eat as much as you like style" . The service for me is my only gripe. Beware when taking a 1 yr old baby. They charged us for letting the baby have some of our ice cream. They only allow you to pay cash too. People with children..... it maybe worth asking the price plan for little ones. We also were served two nice glasses of lemonade at £5.60 2 x adults 1 x baby £20.40 P.s Chicken wings are good. when you can get them

Definitely one of the best balti houses I've been too!!! (and I've been some) The Guys there are always more than happy to help u choose the right meal for your taste. Definitely worth a visit.

Yeah great food, wine,atmosphere...my top 5 in Liverpool...the manager Igor is a great host

Always nice fresh food, large portions great value for money.

One word amazing ! Staff are very welcoming and it is a great place to go for a special meal.

We went on Easter Saturday and the food is lovely and service great, the only thing is that they don't do the veg risotto as part of the tapas menu now and I'm sure that my little boy who's 2 and a half would love it.

Exceptional food - my wife and I have been to many of the best restaurants in Liverpool, but Paul's ids by far the best food - only a small place and basic decor, but the food is always exceptional - I really can't speak too highly of Paul and he deserves greater recognition - he out performs the so called named restaurants in Hope Street, and his clients know and appreciate this.

worth a visit, excellent website, menu and restaurant. Good atmosphere, but less impressed with the portion of cheese to share, overpriced @ £8+ for sparrow size plate. 4 crackers, + four wafer thin slices of cheese+ teaspoon of chutney and half slice of beetroot!! que sorpresa! overkeen waiter cleared plates away whilst we were still eating!

Food excellent, staff very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. The only part I do not like is trying to choose what to have. It was our third visit last night and we were not disappointed. The chorizo is fab and the goats cheese and honey was delicious. My husband could not wait for his dessert, white chocolate cheesecake with chilli infused raspberries. While I settled for churros and thick chocolate!!!!!!!!!!!! Lovely atmosphere and looking forward to our next visit as we still have not even looked at the main meals!