Spire is a restaurant which achieves an "in-town" feel but is actually situated out of town. The…read morerestaurant has achieved many awards including Liverpool Restaurant of the Year - all of which are deserved in my opinion. The menu is a mixture of Modern European and British food which isn't too pricey for the calibre of restaurant - a main meal will set you back about £16. The interior is clean cut and modern with an atmosphere that immediately puts you at ease. I think this is a difficult task considering that Spire is home to some of the best chefs in the North West.

Over in Wavertree you'll find the Michelin-recommended Spire, which is certainly worth the effort…read moreto find and the additional expense of being such a highbrow restaurant. However there are plenty of fixed price meals with multiple courses that are excellent value, so even if you're feeling a little light in the pocket department you can still enjoy a highly accolade restaurant. The service here is really top notch, it can occasionally be a little slow but it's friendly and attentive and that's what ultimately matters. Even the owner gets involved which is always a good sign. There's a wonderful atmosphere and the decor is more than gorgeous, but it's the food that's the star here, especially the crispy squid starter with chilli sauce and pak choi. Mouthwatering deliciousness. There's no particular food 'theme' here other than painfully hip and modern, hence why you'll find gnocchi and mushrooms accompanying turbot on the same menu, but I loved all the combinations. The portions aren't massive as you'd expect from a restaurant like this, but they're certainly sufficient enough. The unhurried ambience really adds to the quality of the place and you feel like you can relax, and the staff seem to genuinely want to listen to you. The desserts are stunning as well. All in all, all boxes ticked - attention to detail here is paramount and that's reflected in the quality.

The Patio is a popular yet a littlee luxurious restaurant in the heart of the Allerton Road area…read more It's in the ideal place to head over to a wine bar for a drink after your meal. The restaurant is well known for its seafood, particularly its prawns. The chef's recommendation is olives while you're perusing through the menu, scallops to start, prawns for your main, and cheesecake for dessert - and I can't say I'd disagree! It is a little pricey but for the quality of the food, the atmosphere and the staff, it is well worth it. The Patio does have an early bird menu Tuesday-Thursday between half 5 and 7.15pm which is a little easier on the pockets with 3 courses for £15.95

With so many places competing with each other in such a close proximity, it was bound to happen…read morethat one or two place along Allerton Rd would be trying to punch above their weight. The Patio is by no means the worst place along this busy stretch of high street but it's certainly a little confused with what it is trying to be. As soon as our party arrived there was a tension from the rigid manner in which the staff greeted us and bizarrely kept us waiting in a sort of pre-table purgatory near the door. Having already booked and with only two other tables in the restaurant, it was a bit strange why the staff would want us to sit in what was a bit like a doctor's surgery while we studied the menu - the bar area was hardly the best or cosiest area of what is a bright and tasteful restaurant? - this isn't fine dining and it's not what any of us expected so it would have been more enjoyable with a more relaxed manner. When we were finally seated on the wobbly table near the back - worth the wait then! - the food was pretty good. The chicken parfait - soft pate to you and me - was lovely and the duck breast with mash was very tasty although a little over done and a bit tougher than I would like but overall the group enjoyed the portions and good blend of flavours all round and with 3 courses at 15 quid on a sunday evening it's onvious why this is a popular place.

This little cafe in the heart of the Liverpool Hope University area is hugely popular with everyone…read morefrom students to families to couples. The quaint restaurant opens for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and even an afternoon tea! Scones with jam and clotted cream along with a cuppa all around! There is an early bird menu where you can get a three course meal for around £15 - not bad considering the homely feel and real genuine rustic food. May I also say - some of the best coffee in Liverpool.

Way out in the leafy suburbs of Childwall is were you will find the aptly named Neighbourhood…read more It's an old fashioned tea room brought up to date in a modern, vintage fashion for the nearby students of Hope Uni, local families and of course the ladies who lunch crowd of which there are many around here. Good place to stop by for a brew and a slice of cake but Neighbourhood has also got a good reputation for providing quality, hearty bistro style food such as chicken stew or lamb rump as well as a choice of freshly made burgers and pizzas served in very cosy surroundings. Excellent nieghbourhood restaurant.

Great local restaurant. Friendly staff. Clean and updated interior. Had the Blackburn breakfast…read morewithout the black pudding. Perfect example of a traditional English breakfast. They make their sausage locally and has more flavor and spice than a traditional sausage. Would come backpacking swith q

From the owner: We are a welcoming and warm casual dining restaurant. Serving a wide variety of homemade fusion…read morestyle fresh cuisine.

It no longer exists. It has been gone for over a year. Please update so nobody else tries to go…read morethere

This is the best British food I've had in all of England - And I've been to London probably 10…read moretimes and Birmingham, Manchester and Bristol. As an appetizer, their Hake in chili and Coriander batter is divine. For main courses, their Wild ocean cod in onion Bhaji batter is amazing,and my partner loved the scouse pie (beef). We rarely eat all of our food at a restaurant - but we did here because it was delicious. Great atmosphere and friendly staff, this is one place you'll not not regret coming to in Liverpool.

Owens is a great restaurant, and is celebrated locally for having great food at affordable prices…read more I disagree with the review below, I don't think that it's in the middle of nowhere, Childwall Fiveways is home to quite a few places, including Wetherspoons and Spiceways. It is always busy so I do suggest booking and not just turning up because you will be sent away with an empty tummy. The food is decent, I suggest the chicken with mango and lime - random but good! You can expect to get a three course meal for two, with a bottle of wine for about £50-60.

Owens is a popular restaurant that overlooks the roundabout at Fiveways. It's smart interior is not…read moretoo crowded with tables and there is a good looking well stocked bar. I love the menu although its void of punctutation and capital letters which obviously only get in the way of deciding what you want to eat. If you are not eating at peak time on a Friday or Saturday they offer some good value menus with a choice of 12 different starters and mains. Beautifully laid tables, friendly service and good food awaits.

One of the worst restaurants ever glasses are to small staff are grumpy and the food could be warmerread more

Excellent service, Good selection, Great food…read more I use this carvery every couple of weeks, Great value

This place is no longer here. It was replaced with The Botanist. It's has a lovely view.read more

This is a pirate themed pub n restaurant located in the famous Albert Docks in Liverpool. The…read moreambiance is vibrant and fun, and the decor is fantastic. It transports you to bygone days. Service was a little hit or miss. And the food was ok, but some of the order was messed up..ie "is there lettuce n tomatoes in the burger?" Answer, was yes and there wasn't any. I ordered one of their specialised hanging kebabs, which was a cute novel idea, I have never seen that before. A good effort, but maybe more for a drink?

The service is amazing the food blows me away I recommend this restaurant…read more The place is great it's relaxed you can just chill

Before leaving for Dublin, we came here for a "traditional" British meal. Sunday roast has all the…read morecarvings, 4 types of meat and side dishes. It was really good here!

I used to like almonds on their own. I remember as a kid eating copius amounts of them, they are…read morejust delish!!! I do like the egg shaped chocolate ones these days that you can get from Blockbuster pick n mix stands..mmmmmmm. I just imagine the owners of this establishments sharing my love of almonds. Almond Restaurant & Bar is nestled in West Derby Village making it a loved local restaurant. The decor is modern contemporary but doesn't feel too cold. I highly recommend their breaded Fish Goujons with Lemon & Dill Dressing, a perfect rip snorter of a starter. For the mains the 8oz handmade Burger topped with Cheese served with Hand Cut Chips & Homemade Coleslaw is a good choice indeed. Must admit though I was slightly underwhelmed by the menu, it felt slightly pub comfort food orientated to me. It wasn't very extensive either with less than 10 mains to choose from. However what they do have is delicious, so one shouldn't complain really. Allin all good experience indeed. At 2 courses for £12 and 3 for £16 try and fit in a Almond Ice Cream Sundae if you can because it was just "God Damn!!!!!!!!!" kind of tasty.

Almond is a great place to go for either lunch or dinner. The seasonal menu is great, food is…read moredelicious, staff are friendly. I think it's a cosy little place with a lovely atmosphere and good food. Some may find it a little pricey but I think it's value for money. There's a 2 course menu for £12 or 3 courses for £16. The fod is freshly prepared & cooked & is well presented. It has recently been voted Liverpool's Favourite Small Independent Restaurant 2010. I live locally, I have visited twice for dinner and it has been busy. I look forward to becoming a regular visitor & trying out different dishes rather than travelling into the city centre for a decent restaurant. I would also recommend booking a table beforehand as it is a small venue.