Think of bacon. Everybody loves bacon. Now think of a pig. Everybody loves pigs. How come they…read moredon't taste the same? Now think of goat's cheese. I hate goat's cheese. Think of a goat. Everybody feels uneasy about goats. Why do they taste sodding identical? Eating goat's cheese brings me as much joy as sniffing Big Billy Goat Gruff after he's been in the gym, something I first discovered in the restaurant that's so good they named it twice, Tapas Tapas. A combination of agreeable staff and out-of-the-way location make this the ideal place to get gradually sozzled on wine and bask in the warm wooden coziness and brick-walled splendour of a restaurant with enormous amounts of quiet humility. Still, I'd rather shoot a sprout off my dog's head with a flamethrower than try the goat's cheese again.

I have to say that I'm not the biggest fan of Tapas Tapas probably depsite most peoples view that…read moreit's a good restaurant but the last meal I had here was not the best - lacking in seasoning and flavour, even the patatas bravas were a bland! - I have subsequently had freinds and family say the same - and worse which I won't go in to because I didn't experience it first hand. Despite the huge pieces of cured ham leg hangign from the ceiling a la authentic castillian restaurants I can't say that it was the best Spanish food I have tried - not even in Liverpool now that it feels our economy is based on Tapas places! At around £4 - £5 pounds for a plate this is about avaerage for a tapas restaurant, unfortauntely so was the food.

Great place to pop into whether you are solo at the bar or with a group. A well curated tapas…read morestyle menu, and the food was good all around. Definitely gets busy, so make reservations, especially if more than 2 people. A lot of walk ups turned away. I tried hitting it impromptu a second time solo, and couldn't even get a spot at the bar. Staff are friendly, and service was good all around. Slows a bit when they hit peak time and capacity, but everyone makes an effort. A great find while I was in Liverpool.

Lunch special was great value. 19 euro pp for 3 dishes from the selection. Dishes are the same size…read moreas the regular menu but it's a limited choice Each dish we tried was really tasty. The unanimous favorite was the sea bass though. Id recommend also selecting a pizzette as it is quite filling. Friendly staff. Busy place.. we came around 12ish on a weekday and it was packed. Lots of workers from local offices.

Where to start, some very good bits. Some very not so good bits!…read more First of all I have to say that the staff are very attentive and lovely, so I cannot fault them at all! So all thats left is the venue and the food. Lets start with the venue - Berry st. If you are on Berry St in Liverpool you are within minutes of good food and great cocktails. The venue itself is one those where the interior designers have tried the upmost to get it back to brick with the sort of I can't be bother all look and individual lights which is OK i guess but my main issue is one that where we were sat ( we had booked beforehand ) is that I was sat facing my partner and with her looking at me . I couldn't see her due to the sun shining into my eyes and no blinds to pull down or anything it was equally blisteringly hot so I was almost sweating. So not the best start before actually getting any food! Speaking of the food it went from great to ok to good to ok to not sure! We ordered the ribs which were to die for!!! Followed by the sourdough with tomato and garlic which again was lovely, but following on from this was the show string fries with two eggs and chorizo . Firstly these are brilliant shaped into tiny fries but this also means that there is little potato within to soak up the oil so they seem to just hold the oil. Also seemingly to my taste over salted and i normally have a lot of salt, the eggs were nice and fresh. The salted mushrooms again very creamy and tasty on more sourdough which was just as nice. One thing that I personally feels really let the meal down was the Charcuterie platter priced at £20 was full of meat and good meat it was but it just seemed to be lacking in character . I don't know why but it just seemed to have a bit of dip based at the end with small bread sticks which Ill assume are there as fillers, that would have been nice with some olives over that platter Its ok, I won't be rushing back and I possibly would have enjoyed it if i wasn't so hot in the sun. Will still recommend !

We stumbled onto this place walking down Berry St. It is a cool looking place. We were greeted…read moreright away and allowed to choose our own seats. The restaurant was about half full so it wasn't too crowded or vacant which makes for a nice atmosphere. The service was friendly and attentive. We ordered one each of the 2 gin drinks on special and they were both divine. Next the chorizo plate, the Spanish ham plate, the blue cheese plate and the tortilla with a side of the sourdough bread. The meats were exceptional, the blue cheese was insanely good the bread was good, not exceptional in any way, but still good and the tortilla was a complete miss for us. Shame too because I rarely see it on a menu and when I do I always order it but alas it was not good. It is possible I am spoiled since I have had homemade tortilla learned from a Spanish grandma. When the manager came by and saw we were finished he started to clear the plates and enquired about the barely eaten tortilla. I explained we didn't like it and he immediately said he would take it off the bill, which we hadn't expected at all. He was very friendly and did not seem offended which is always refreshing. He stayed and chatted with us for a bit and then brought 2 after complimentary dinner drinks to us, also completely unexpected and kind. The drinks were liquor 43 and it was really really good. We had never had it before and are happy to know about it now thanks to his kindness and excellent customer service. We highly recommend this place!!

I am glad I stopped in here for lunch as it's not often that you come across Portuguese cuisine in…read moreLiverpool - as far as I am aware there is only one other restaurant. Cafe Porto has a very homely feel to it because of its basic, rustic wooden chairs and tables, maps of Iberia on the wall next to photos of Liverpool and mementos from Portugal. The only thing that confused me was the Cuban music playing gently in the background. I couldn't wait to tuck into my smoked suasage and tomato tortilla but I will be honest I was expecting a wrap, forgetting that a Spanish/Portuguese tortilla consists of a potato and egg, quiche like slice. I was pleasantly surprised though as it was hot and delicious. The girls behind the counter did not seem dismayed by the quiet period as they kept busy preparing food for the evening menu and as I waited to place my order it was good to see the home made food being prepared in the modest, almost domestic like kitchen.

I am not going to pretend that I am an expert on Portugese cuisine infact before I found Cafe Porto…read moreI had no knowledge of it at all but what I found was a pleasant treat. The Cafe itself is light and friendly and in the summer months has a small outdoor seating area which can be a nice place to watch the world go by whilst you enjoy your meal. The food is also light and refreshing with home made humous, salads paninis and other sandwiches as well as a variety of other foods. All of these are reasonably priced and I would recommend the Greek salad with its' delicious feta cheese priced at £4.95. Everything within Cafe Porto seemed authentic and real, it was as though there was real passion in the food and they made a fan out of me straight away. They also provide a catering service with the executive package having great variety and still only costing £8.95 per person which is fantastic for what you recieve. Visit Cafe Porto whilst you are in Liverpool it is a great little establishment which screams passion, care and above all flavour. So from breakfast to dinner you will not be let down, but my own personal recommendation would be a deliciously light lunch.

Berry St. has become a hub for small restaurants and bars and Roja Pinchos sits well amongst the…read moremayhem. Your palate will be convinced you have wondered into a bar in San Sebastián or Vitoria-Gasteiz and you will be gagging for a shot of txakoli to go with your pintxos. Simple ordering principle means you choose short sticks @£1.50 or tall sticks @£3 and they will serve up whatever is fresh on the day. If I could find fault here it is relative to the service suffering when they are particularly busy but, even though the kitchen may choke, the Spanish waitstaff are brilliant and take the time to make sure you are kept updated. From the alcohfrolics point of view they have scored a Bullring bullseye with their locally made Gin & Cava cocktail bar downstairs and having draught Estrella Damm and Alhambra scores massive points for those yearning for some Basque ambiance. I have been here multiple times now cos, as you already know, I like a side of food with my drinks and the small plates they serve are more'ish and authentic. Don't forget to finish off with some Cava & the Churro's and all you will be missing is some Spanish sunshine on your face :) #Olé,OléOlé,Oléééééé

Delicious!!! Everything was so good. This was the first time our kids (12 and 14) have tried Tapas…read more Although they were hesitant they tried everything we ordered and they loved it! The service was fantastic as well. Super friendly and helpful. So good. We are just visiting from the States or this would be a regular stop for us. We were so full but we tried the desserts ... AMAZING!!

A mini review (if you will) of this new hidden gem of a restaurant that quietly opened its doors…read morenot so long ago. Ti Amo might make you think it's an Italian restaurant but it's not really? Firstly there's a Tapas menu and a Turkish influence on the food (Turkish owner I was told) but the head Chef is Portugese? So I imagine some Portugese flavours seep into the mix at some stage. As we enter into the 16th year of the 21st century I presume innovation in foodie collaborations will lead to more places like this. Onto the food.. The tapas menu is nothing short of fantastic. The breads are baked fresh onsite and are delicious. The Filetitos (strips of lamb fillet I think?), Pan seared Scallops with clams and the Gamberoni Pilpil (prawns) are sensational choices from the tapas menu. I for one cannot wait to rattle out a full blown review upon my return when I'll no doubt goorge on the Beef Stroganoff which I hear is divine. So watch this space...

I have to say, this place was a vast disappointment. I went in on a Sunday mid-day and the…read moreestablishment was out of all of the veggie offerings! The wings were ok, the meatballs were dry and bland. Posted prices were exclusive of VAT and a 20% (!) service charge. The total bill was 8 pounds higher than expected. The drink and two tapas were not worth the 27 quid I paid.

I love La Tasca, I probably do have a slight bias considering it is mine and Gem's "place". I know…read more5 stars may be a litte O.T.T considering the long wait you usually have to suffer, but when it's sunny and you are served a cold beer outside at a table, can you really complain? I always go for the tapas. Fullstop. It can become quite expensive when you don't realise how much you're ordering - which is quite easy. However, they do have all you can eat tapas for £10 during the week, which is brilliant. There are also many vouchers such as 50% off which are worthwhile. The food is just delicious. My 'must-haves' are the meatballs, paella, chicken fritter type things with garlic mayo, the san miguel battered cod, the little cubed potatoes with tomato sauce and cheese... oh I could go on and on. The service is a little slow as I've mentioned, but it is definitely worth the wait! They are always friendly and polite, and give you a wry smile when you order 50 things off the tapas menu.

This was one of the best dining experiences we have had in some time. We arrived into Liverpool…read moreearlier that morning and we were hungry for dinner. This location was recommended by a local so we tried it. Upon entering, it is a smaller establishment with a second floor. There are more tables up here, but it is a little warmer. The decor is very simple. This is one area they could possibly improve on. The staff was very friendly and courteous. They helped us to choose things from the menu and explained the items to us with detail. We tried several of the dishes here. We started with the flatbread and hummus. This was homemade and very delicious! We then had the ox cheek ragu and the chistorra sausage. Both of these dishes were very flavorful, especially the ox cheek. This was the first time I've had ox cheek and it was quite unexpected. The sausage was a little on the greasy side. Ox cheek won that round. Then we had the cauliflower and the Indian spiced bean. Both of these dishes were absolutely wonderful. This round was a tie. Last round we had the sea bass and the coley. Both of the fish dishes were very good, but the coley was phenomenal. I highly recommend this restaurant as it is tasty and priced very well. We will return at some point!

I loved this place. You can sit right at the bar and watch them make the drinks. They are great…read morequality, taste amazing, and the staff are brilliant.

I like this Spanish restaurant, it's definitely got "character" - by that I mean, it allows me to…read moreenjoy a glass of wine and then giggle like a schoolgirl when I try and pronounce the name: Ree-ho-HA! Much to the consternation of my dining partner! Thankfully, aside from the name, there's not much else you can have a go poking fun at. The food is superb and varied - there's the obligatory paella, and yes on one occasion making go-with-what-you-know choice I dined on it (highly recommended!) but there's also a range of chicken, fish and many more typically meaty Spanish dishes to selecy from the menu, that you could may I add spend at least the better part of 20 minutes perusing. Tapas ranges from £1.95 - £4.95 Bare floorboards and intimate dining make you feel part of a tiny world of gastronomic happiness, On a dark winter (or summers) night, mixed with candle light and the aroma of a heady bottle of Alta Rio Reserva, you would need little more to be feel transported to Las Ramblas

This has got to be one of the biggest tapas menus I've seen outside of London...and Spain! It's…read morenice to see they've got the kind of dishes I've been pining after since my return to Blighty. Firm favourites include Costilla (marinated spare ribs), Albondigas (Spanish meatballs) and Mejillones (mussles marinated in wine, lemon and herbs). Apart from the tapas menu, they also have some very traditional dishes on the A la Carte menu including Chuletas de cordero (grilled marinated lamb chops) and Cod catalana (cod fillet suated with garlic, shallots, cream and wine topped with parmesan cheese). Surely this is run by a Spanish family. Delicious.

Such a cute little tapas place near the northgate in Chester. They have a fun wine list and lots…read moreof interesting small plates. The croquetas of the day, chorizo for us, were excellent. The padron peppers had just enough salt and the artichoke special was also lovely. Overall a great spot to rest while seeing a really interesting city

My recent re-exploration of Chester yielded this sensational foodie gem. I was absolutely blown…read moreaway by everything here. From the brickwork layered trendy interior to the exquisite food, to its dimly lit cosy, intimate charm, warm atmosphere and exceptionally smiley and helpful staff it was all just first class. Arriving fairly late, we made it just in time for last orders of food. I tried the king prawns a la plancha (grilled on a metal plate), chicken wings pimenton and the patatas bravas. All of which were nothing short of cooked to perfection divine. The only downside to this place is it's only around 50 covers. But as I've mentioned before it wouldn't be as intimate a venue if it was any bigger. I'm gonna be honest and say I am definitely coming back here again and again everytime I'm in Chester. Having spoken to the staff at the end I was also told the proprieters are thinking of opening a Porta. I for one cannot wait.