I have walked pass this restaurants many times, and it's warm bustling atmosphere has gotten me…read morecurious - it was always packed. Now I know why! The portions are humongous, service is quick and friendly and I can't remember any other time I wanted to lick fingers after having a meal!! I will definitely be back! One small drawback - you can't make reservation online, but don't let it stop you, the meal is definitely worth the effort

I have wanted to go to Elif since it opened as it smells so darn good!! You can smell it a few…read morestreets away and it always smells so delicious!! Last night I finally went there with a friend. We went in on a Saturday night on the off chance there was a free table. The restaurant was obviously busy but they accommodated us. We were shown to our table, presented with menus and our drinks order was taken. We both ordered a Karisik, which has a mixture of chicken, lamb chops, Sis and Adana. When it arrived it looked amazing. It also came with some bread and a side salad which was delicious in itself. The meat was cooked to perfection and every mouthful was amazing. Even the rice was perfectly cooked and delicious. The toilets are small. The ladies toilet is a single disabled toilet and the men's toilet is a single toilet. The toilet was clean, tidy, and had a variety of toiletries to use. The only negative thing I can say is that the waiter didn't come over after our meals were served to check that everything was OK, but the restaurant was full to capacity so we can forgive that. This was the nicest kebab type dish I have ever had and the best restaurant I have been to in a long time. I will definitely be going back.

Their special is a really great deal as you can get a starter and main course for 17! It is in…read moreeffect Mon, Tues, Wed all day and Thurs noon-5pm. It gets busy, but the service is brisk so there were tables when we got there for dinner. I was feeling a little under the weather and wanted something hearty and comforting. I got the garlic mushrooms starter and the moussaka as my main, which was exactly what I needed. The mushroom starter was excellent as it was a super augmented mushroom soup. Steaming hot full pieces of mushrooms bobbing in cream, a great way to warm up quickly. The moussaka was filling and flavorful, with eggplant, minced lamb, potatoes and cheese sauce. They even served the main with a side of perfectly made fries in case you needed more food.

What a gem to find in a cool city. Food was awesome service was awesome enjoy the ambianceread more

Established as a local, cosy Greek Taverna, this restaurant has since expanded and revamped itself…read moreto be a modern equivalent of the typical Greek. The interiors are cool and clean with a more minimalist feel than the usual trellises and vines and pottery that you're accustomed to. The atmosphere here would suit a place in the city centre rather than suburbia - the staff are friendly and efficient, the music evocative but not overpowering and the general feeling is that you can have an authentic Greek experience without someone smashing your plates. The food is amazing - I'm a big fan of Mediterranean flavours and after spending some time living in Cyprus I'm an even bigger fan of Greek and Turkish tastes. For meat lovers, the Keftedes meatballs is a good place to start. Lefteris' house special Ouzo Chicken is also something not to be missed, although I'm a fan of the traditional Mousaka , Kleftiko and Stifado. If you're a veggie, you can't go wrong with the Houmous, Tzatziki and Tahini dips to start, and then there's veggie Mousaka or my favourite, Dolmades (stuffed vine leaves) which are delish. Prices are reasonable - you're looking at around £14 for a main - and if you're a fan of all things Greek, this is somewhere you must try.

Lefteris is a great Greek restaurant on Allerton Road which actually has a feel of Greece! The…read moreculture and atmosphere will prove to be a real important part of your night. The music and the decor of the restaurant will make you feel like you're back on your holidays. The food is great with a wide range of meals no matter what sort of thing you're into - there is plenty to choose from, meat, fish or veggie. The restaurant has had a makeover not too long ago, which has proved to be a part of Lefteris' success along Allerton Road, as it now has the look that you seem to need to make it down this popular stretch. My main downfall is the fact that they only accept cash - not ideal when you are large party dining out.

It really is nothing much to look at from the outside but then again for anyone who has been to a…read moretaverna on one of Greece's many islands will feel a sense of familiarity to the humble, slightly run-down facade to Eureka. With a bring your own booze policy this is a popular place for groups and will be a busy venue around Christmas time. The food, as you expect from Greek restaurants is good, hearty and a little too rich anytime of the year but it has a very warm feel to the place which is helped I think by it's out of the way location behind the university which makes you and your fellow diners feel like you know something the rest of the city doesn't.

Eurekakakaka as my mum calls it ( Vic Reeves style) has been a firm favourite of hers for more than…read more20 years but I've only been introduced to it this year. No wonder she was keeping it secret, easy to do in this not so salubrious location, as this family run Greek restaurant is hard to beat on quality and value. Decor, music, menu and owner( George) are most definitely Greek but ably helped by his scouse son and daughter to bring that bit of the med to a Liverpool back street. The menu has a great range of fine char grill cooked meat, and other greek favourites including excellent home crafted soups, dips, salads, stuffed vine leaves etc and the mezes is hard to finish ( both the meat and veggie version). My favourite is the succulent and tender chicken kebabs but my vegetarian sister says the plaki ( butter beans in tomato) beans are hard to beat. The place is favourite of many university staff and students located just across the road from the main campus and lunch and evenings find the initiated enjoying quality fresh cooked mediterranean fare in the friendly company of George, I recommend you try it.

Here's one of the finest meals I have ever eaten. The place was Zorbas Greek restaurant in the…read moreheart of Liverpool. It is located just on the corner of the burn put church in the city centre and is easily accessible by bus. A family run establishment since the 1970s this is one of the best places to eat in the city. The staff are extremely friendly and nothing is too much trouble. The owner of the restaurant is very much front of house and makes you feel welcome immediately. The food is all fresh cooked to order and served authentic Greek cuisine. The lamb kleftico is to die for. And if you have a sweet too the then I'd recommend the homemade baklava with pistachio ice cream. All the food is prepared on site in the little open kitchen at the heart of the restaurant. You can see the chefs busy cooking away which is great to see. I really like this restaurant because of its authentic Greek cuisine and hospitality. The food is stunning, the service is superb and the location is perfect. I'd happily recommend this restaurant to anyone who is in the area and wants authentic Greek cuisine at a reasonable cost

The decor is based on Zorba the Greek, as is the name, and the vines hanging from the ceiling put…read moremy mum off somewhat as she was convinced there were bugs living in them that would drop into her food. I also got the feeling that, like a movie, when you walk in everyone stops what they're doing and looks at you, if only for a fraction of a second. After these unsettling observations, we were shown to our table. The service here is excellent, and the food is as traditional as you want (ie there are English options too). Also, there is no plate smashing or belly dancing, unlike Christakis, so you can enjoy a nice quiet meal. Being a fan of all things foreign, I enjoyed the food greatly, although I know traditional Greek isn't to everyone's taste. If I had my way, I'd eat tzatziki and bread and drink wine all night if I could! The food is reasonably priced and the atmosphere nice, so if you want a mild Greek experience, go to Zorbas!

Ah yes yes yes, another healthy offering of a privately owned family restaurant, we all know how…read moremuch I love these. This particular Greek offering is located outside the hustle and bustle of the city centre and thus is more intimate an experience. Forget waht your inhibitions are about the "kebab" and give their Souvlakia Kebabs a whirl. Trust me you won't regret it. I also tried the sea food platter which was delicious and consisted of smoked salmon, mackerel, taramosalata, cocktail prawns, pickled octopus, crab and caviar garnished with lettuce and parsley. Is that delightful or is that delightful. There are just so many mouth watering options this place will have you coming back for more. Even if you are a vegan they can cater for you. I had some of my friend's Mosaka and normally I'm not too pleased with the vegetarian dishes but this one I did fancy. The Mosaka comprises of layered potatoes aubergines and courgettes topped with cheese sauce cooked in individual ceramic dish which gives it a unique and tasty flavor. To add to all this the prices are very reasonable and normally it will set you back less than £20 per person which is fantastic given the generous portions of food you receive. This is one Taverna I will be paying a visit again in the near future, why don't you have a gander good people!!

Bacchus Taverna is a family-run Greek restaurant just slightly out of central Liverpool town by…read moreWaterloo Dock. The service is very friendly, with staff all adept at offering recommendations and explaining ingredients. It's also very family oriented, unsurprising given its origins, and children are given a very warm welcome too. It's definitely authentically Greek, remarkably cheap too and the portions are generous with plentiful choices. It's quite rustic and rough n' ready which adds heaps to its charm too. If our inexplicably dull, humid and surprisingly early summer is getting you down this is certainly a place that'll inject a little Mediterranean sunshine into your life. Be sure to make the additional journey to check it out!

I had booked a table for 8 family members for my mum's 50th Birthday meal out, and we were able to…read moredecorate the table with balloons and banners, which was lovely. The service was great overall, but there was one young waitress who was very clumsy and struggled to understand orders - we all figured she must have been a new staff member. The food - wow! We all had starters, I had the shared mixed fish platter with my boyfriend, which was lovely. Large portions, crunchy batter and perfectly cooked. My mum had the meatballs and said they were very yummy. Everyone said their portions were large and they were very happy with the standard. Food was excellently presented to boot. Main courses - these were huge! I ordered the lamb kleftiko, and it turned out to be a lamb shank which could have fed me for 3 meals! It was succulent and tender, you didn't need a knife! They came out singing with my mum's birthday cake, and made her feel very welcome on her special night, even made her a rose out of a paper napkin :). Overall, everyone was very happy with their meals, the only slight issue was that the meal was too large! But we got to take the leftovers away with us to enjoy the next day so it wasn't really an issue at all. No room for dessert, but the table next to us had some and they looked delicious. Give this little hidden gem a try - it's great value for money!

Disappointed with our visit here. Food just wasn't of a very good quality, no better that if i'd…read moretried to have a go at Greek cooking myself. Just didn't feel authentic, staff not overly entusiatic about being there either. Wouldn't really go here again.

If you like Greek and Cypriot food then you will enjoy visiting here. Its popular with students…read morewho come for the games (talvi), frappe and Greek Nova TV. Close to TJ Huges, The Crispy Cod is not just a Fish and Chip restaurant but cater to a wide range of tastes: Chinese, Pizza, Kebabs, Burgers etc. They have a good selection of garlic bread which could be cheaper. If I want fish and chips then I prefer to go to other places that specialise in just that. The restaurant looks cool with a retro American look - funky neon signs and shiny metal chairs. I've not eaten here since the restaurant was taken over. Check out the Famous Sotos on Facebook

We stopped at this place on Sunday afternoon prior to taking the ferry to Ireland. They have a very…read moreeclectic menu and we were determined to get traditional British fish and chips. The cod was fresh, and battered while we watched. The smell was amazing. The chips and fish were malted and salted prior to wrapping in paper. We went to a local park to enjoy as the restaurant is only take away. The paper absorbed much of the grease. The cod was crispy and flavorful. The malt vinegar complimented the batter. The chips were soft, and not the high point but they weren't bad. This was an affordable, flavorful meal.