Author Topic: Restaurant Reviews for Liverpool. [Done by RAWKites] (Read 601062 times)

ScouserTom · « **Reply #240 on:** July 6, 2009, 08:18:30 pm »

Quote from: Hightown Phil on June 28, 2009, 01:08:03 pm

Restaurant Name: Pesto,
Location: Liverpool One
Link to their website: http://www.pestorestaurants.co.uk/5696/pages/home.aspx
How many went: 3 of us.
What was [roughly] ordered: It's a rip off of Tapas, just in an Italian style. We each had three dishes that was plenty, I had a chicken and sausage skewer, a mini cannelloni, and a some garlic and chilli potatoes. Very good. Mates vegetarian and she was spoilt for choice which is always a good thing I find. Can't remember what the other 2 had though. And 2 bottles of wine.
Review of the Food: Very good,
Review of the venue: Clean, tidy, good service, no complaints from me.
Would you go again? Certainly would.
Would you recommend it to friends and family? Indeed
Any known offers of fixed menus? Absolutely no idea.
Price Paid £59, which for a good feed with 2 bottles of wine is pretty good.
Overall score out of 10: I shall award it an 8.

went here the other week and would agree with you.
Quite cheap also. Had 6 dishes between me and my chick with a bottle of vino and it only came to about £32 I think.

ScouserTom · « **Reply #241 on:** July 6, 2009, 08:26:47 pm »

Restaurant Name: La Banque Bistro,
Location: Woolton village (behind the tsb bank)
Link to their website: nope
How many went: 2, me and me chick
What was [roughly] ordered: Me chick ordered muscles for starters which was strange as she is not into fish (no jokes please) but she absolutely loved them. I had some sort of kebab things with cus cus and that was also great.

For mains I had beef stroganoff and me chick had some duck dish. extra chips as well they were...like the propa ones home made ...crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.

Review of the Food: Very good, very tasty

Review of the venue: had only been open there for 2 nights and it was great.
Would you go again? deffo
Would you recommend it to friends and family? deffo
Any known offers of fixed menus? yes its all fixed price. they have a fixed price for mon-thurs and then a different price before 7 at weekends and after 7 also.
We went peak time and it was £15 for 2 courses each so ended up paying about £42
Overall score out of 10: It gets an 8 from me. my chick would have given it a ten.

If you want to stay away from city centre and have some really tasty food I recommend this gaf.

courty61 · « **Reply #242 on:** July 6, 2009, 09:32:26 pm »

Quote from: Shanklygates on July 6, 2009, 01:01:49 pm

Cheers for that. Wanted an offer for the 11th - doubt I'll find a better deal! Not been there before but always enjoy tapas. Take it it was good?

The offer is for a table of maximum of 8 people- forgot to say before.

Yeah it's fantastic in my opinion. Even without the offer it is good value:

£10.95/head for paella which is well worth it and about £4-£6 for the tapas dishes. But try the Pan al Fresco, it's £1.95, just some french bread and dip but is great in every sense.

Sangria, Cruzcampo, San Miguel or some decent reds too for drink. Can't complain.

I would defo book for Sat night- can get busy but good atmosphere and all that.

dannymc · « **Reply #243 on:** July 8, 2009, 05:38:04 am »

frankie and benny's - avoid

Veinticinco de Mayo · « **Reply #244 on:** July 8, 2009, 01:44:13 pm »

Quote from: dannymc on July 8, 2009, 05:38:04 am

frankie and benny's - avoid

Care to help people out a little by expanding on that somewhat...

dannymc · « **Reply #245 on:** July 8, 2009, 08:08:10 pm »

Quote from: Veinticinco de Mayo on July 8, 2009, 01:44:13 pm

Care to help people out a little by expanding on that somewhat...

Yes

The service was slow and it looked like they didn't want to know.

They didn't cut my 15' pizza for me, it was a task doing so myself with a normal dining knife.

Put my ice cream in a plastic cup (and had no vannila

)

I suppose the good point was is that it was cheap although the food was average.

Kez · « **Reply #246 on:** July 8, 2009, 10:51:48 pm »

Quote from: dannymc on July 8, 2009, 08:08:10 pm

Yes

The service was slow and it looked like they didn't want to know.

They didn't cut my 15' pizza for me, it was a task doing so myself with a normal dining knife.

Put my ice cream in a plastic cup (and had no vannila )

I suppose the good point was is that it was cheap although the food was average.

It's a bog standard Italian/American chain restaurant a la Bella Pasta and Pizza Hut. What were you expecting? The food is cheap and cheerful, not gourmet, and I'm sure they'd have cut up your pizza if you'd have asked. (15" to yourself? Greedy git...)

Veinticinco de Mayo · « **Reply #247 on:** July 8, 2009, 11:05:30 pm »

I dunno Kez, there really is no excuse for no vanilla.

dannymc · « **Reply #248 on:** July 9, 2009, 02:04:04 am »

Quote from: Kez on July 8, 2009, 10:51:48 pm

It's a bog standard Italian/American chain restaurant a la Bella Pasta and Pizza Hut. What were you expecting? The food is cheap and cheerful, not gourmet, and I'm sure they'd have cut up your pizza if you'd have asked. (15" to yourself? Greedy git...)

I love my vanilla VdM i don't like anything else

.

And i suppose your right Kez but i still thought it was crap.

Next time i go to a proper one i won't be lazy and i'll give a thorough review - only if they have fucking vanilla!!!!

Veinticinco de Mayo · « **Reply #249 on:** July 9, 2009, 08:08:06 am »

Nah, I'm with you on ice cream mate. Vanilla is the daddy, the rest are just cheap imposters.

TheKid. · « **Reply #250 on:** July 9, 2009, 01:11:17 pm »

most Italian restaurants don't cut pizza anyway...

Kez · « **Reply #251 on:** July 9, 2009, 07:44:52 pm »

Quote from: dannymc on July 9, 2009, 02:04:04 am

I love my vanilla VdM i don't like anything else .

And i suppose your right Kez but i still thought it was crap.

Next time i go to a proper one i won't be lazy and i'll give a thorough review - only if they have fucking vanilla!!!!

I think I'm off to the one on Edge Lane after work next Friday, although I might go to Mango instead. I quite fancy trying there. Anyone been?

Degs · « **Reply #252 on:** July 10, 2009, 01:38:32 am »

I'm not going to do a review but I'll just say this don't go to Yee Rah.

It's in Liverpool 1, they don't take bookings and you're supposed to turn up half an hour before you want your table (so they can get you spending money at the bar).

We turned up and waited 1 hour and 45 minutes for a table, were only offered an apology by the hostess after being told we'd be waiting 45 minutes and when we said we'd like to go to a pub nearby and they can phone us when the table is ready they wouldn't have it.

The food was good but a lad I was with had his steak turn up cold, and without a steak knife, some of the people got puddings, again turning up without spoons, and we only ever saw the waiter when the food was coming out, it then took them about half an hour to tot up the bill.

I had a word with the manager but she was a right bitch and I was with a fair few people I didn't know so I let it go.

For the first time in my life though I decided - right, no tip.The bill comes with optional service charge included on the bill, with no mention of how much they've added on. Fuck them, I got the old calculator out and totted up the price of food and drinks and that's all they got.

Don't go the Yee Rah.

7777 · « **Reply #253 on:** July 10, 2009, 05:58:31 am »

Booked the Panoramic for the wife's birthday next weekend but looked at the menu and don't really think I'd enjoy it. Shame as the views look boss.

London Carriageworks for me I think unless anyone else can think of anywhere special I might not have considered

Veinticinco de Mayo · « **Reply #254 on:** July 10, 2009, 06:43:10 am »

Why don't you think she'd enjoy it mate? The food was excellent when we went.

TheRedBaron · « **Reply #255 on:** July 10, 2009, 11:48:58 am »

Quote from: 7777 on July 10, 2009, 05:58:31 am

Booked the Panoramic for the wife's birthday next weekend but looked at the menu and don't really think I'd enjoy it. Shame as the views look boss.

London Carriageworks for me I think unless anyone else can think of anywhere special I might not have considered

60 hope street?

7777 · « **Reply #256 on:** July 10, 2009, 12:02:07 pm »

Quote from: Veinticinco de Mayo on July 10, 2009, 06:43:10 am

Why don't you think she'd enjoy it mate? The food was excellent when we went.

She just didn't like the look of the menu. I do really fancy it so maybe we'll go at another time.

I've just bought some tickets for Michael McIntyre at the Phil on the 17th so I've opted for The London Carriageworks now

jarg of pickled onions · « **Reply #257 on:** July 10, 2009, 02:04:56 pm »

Quote from: courty61 on July 5, 2009, 10:14:20 pm

Went to La Vina tonight- can't be arsed writing a full review as I'm still stuffed!!

£14.95/head for a choice of 3 tapas and paella on a Sunday- plus they have got an offer of 50% ALL food throughout July which is a fantastic offer. Link below, just print and show when you ask for the bill. £40 bill chopped down to £24 tonight.

http://www.latasca.co.uk/lavina (on the left hand side)

Thinking of going there tomorrow. Do you have to book at weekends, or can you walk in?

gregor · « **Reply #258 on:** July 10, 2009, 07:38:13 pm »

Quote from: jarg of pickled onions on July 10, 2009, 02:04:56 pm

Thinking of going there tomorrow. Do you have to book at weekends, or can you walk in?

I've walked in there before on a Saturday evening, wasn't that late though - 6pm maybe.

lfctitch · « **Reply #259 on:** July 12, 2009, 11:08:08 am »

Went to La Vina on friday night, will be going back. 3 of us went, Incredible value with the 50% of. We all had bread and dips to start with, with a massive bowl of olives. 13 tapas dishes between us, and extra bread. And a jug of sangria, and 3 coffee's, now bearing it mind its only 50% of food and the sangria is £12, the whole meal came to £37 - £12 for sangria. and 2 coffee's which were probably £4-5
And we got all that food, for 3 people for £20-25. Bargain i'd say.

Friendly staff, fit women around, very full. Gorgeous food, and great sangria.

Top evening.

Shanklygates · « **Reply #260 on:** July 12, 2009, 03:33:08 pm »

Went there last night - was really kicking myself for forgetting the voucher

but despite that it was still good value and the food was lovely - and the sangria!

Got a work night out on Friday so reckon we may well go back - with the voucher!

Istanbul Therapy Group · « **Reply #261 on:** July 25, 2009, 09:22:13 pm »

Went to the mandarin chinese with work on tuesday, fookin boss, defo goin there again.

Restaurant Name: Zizzi
Location: Liverpool One
Link to their website: google
How many went: 2
What was [roughly] ordered: Antipasta starters which was lovely, then some pasta with prawns and a pizza
Review of the Food: very good
Review of the venue: Spacious and "contemporary" (hate using that word)
Would you go again? Probably
Would you recommend it to friends and family? Indeed
Any known offers of fixed menus? No
Price Paid £48, about average for a starter (£10) and two mains and a few drinks
Overall score out of 10: I'll plump for a 7

Livbes · « **Reply #262 on:** July 25, 2009, 11:15:18 pm »

Quote from: TheRedBaron on July 10, 2009, 11:48:58 am

60 hope street?

Got 60 Hope street booked for me an a lady friend next fri. I haven't been in years, was fantastic last time i was there though. She is a London gobshite

so hope it impresses here rat piss tastes

Effes · « **Reply #263 on:** July 26, 2009, 04:25:58 am »

Quote from: Livbes on July 25, 2009, 11:15:18 pm

Got 60 Hope street booked for me an a lady friend next fri. I haven't been in years, was fantastic last time i was there though. She is a London gobshite so hope it impresses here rat piss tastes

A close friend then?

Roady · « **Reply #264 on:** July 26, 2009, 04:49:11 am »

Quote from: Degs on July 10, 2009, 01:38:32 am

I'm not going to do a review but I'll just say this don't go to Yee Rah.

It's in Liverpool 1, they don't take bookings and you're supposed to turn up half an hour before you want your table (so they can get you spending money at the bar).

We turned up and waited 1 hour and 45 minutes for a table, were only offered an apology by the hostess after being told we'd be waiting 45 minutes and when we said we'd like to go to a pub nearby and they can phone us when the table is ready they wouldn't have it.

The food was good but a lad I was with had his steak turn up cold, and without a steak knife, some of the people got puddings, again turning up without spoons, and we only ever saw the waiter when the food was coming out, it then took them about half an hour to tot up the bill.

I had a word with the manager but she was a right bitch and I was with a fair few people I didn't know so I let it go.

For the first time in my life though I decided - right, no tip.The bill comes with optional service charge included on the bill, with no mention of how much they've added on. Fuck them, I got the old calculator out and totted up the price of food and drinks and that's all they got.

Don't go the Yee Rah.

im not saying its amzing ,but i do think you had bad night so to speak. ive been there and thought it was great value for money.each to their own and all that, but i had a great night, staff where boss dead friendly waited about nten mins for a table and the food was exellent for the price

Livbes · « **Reply #265 on:** July 26, 2009, 10:05:32 am »

Quote from: Effes on July 26, 2009, 04:25:58 am

A close friend then?

In the bedroom, yeah

.

And Could He Play · « **Reply #266 on:** July 26, 2009, 02:41:46 pm »

Quote from: Shanklygates on June 28, 2009, 08:28:32 am

Went to Cafe Sports Express last night, the one in Liverpool One.

The staff were friendly and mostly helpful, though one could do with a bit if training. "Yes, it does make a difference that this is a soup spoon and it's for my dessert!" The others were all great though.

Did you really moan over the Spoon?

AndoNagasaki · « **Reply #267 on:** July 26, 2009, 03:19:30 pm »

Restaurant Name: Bistro Pierre
Location: 14 Button Street
Link to their website: http://www.bistropierre.com/
How many went: 5
What was [roughly] ordered: We all ordered from the early bird set menu at £10.95 per head for three courses. I had a feta cheese, apple & celery torte to start with and chicken with cheese and ham, with potoatoes & veg for my main course. Finished with profiteroles for desert.
Review of the Food: Excellent.
Review of the venue: First floor french bistro in the city centre (by the old Probe records). Great atmosphere, and top quality food at an amazingly reasonable price.
Would you go again? Yes.
Would you recommend it to friends and family? Absolutely.
Any known offers of fixed menus? Yes, loads of great offers. Early bird offers (before 6.30pm at weekends), student offers on mondays and others too. See their website for more details.
Price Paid. £68. This included a bottle of wine and a beer I think.
Overall score out of 10: A very solid 8.

Shanklygates · « **Reply #268 on:** July 27, 2009, 01:10:56 pm »

Quote from: And Could He Play on July 26, 2009, 02:41:46 pm

Did you really moan over the Spoon?

I did point out that it wouldn't fit in the sundae glass, yes - how else could I have eaten it?! But we both laughed about it, wasn't exactly a moan.

scouser4eva · « **Reply #269 on:** July 28, 2009, 05:37:17 pm »

Has the spice lounge on the Albert Dock been reviewed yet ?

Went yesterday 8 of us, thought it was expensive bill came to 377 quid, with a 40 pound service charge! the food wernt nothing special either, wont be going there again.

scouser4eva · « **Reply #270 on:** July 28, 2009, 05:39:29 pm »

Quote from: Shanklygates on May 23, 2009, 06:12:34 pm

Anyone know of anywhere decent to eat in Anfield on a non-match Saturday evening please (May 30th)? Not sure if the Sandon does food, for example, or what it's like? Or the Oakfield? Cheers.

Jumbos on Priory Road is the best place to go for a scran in Anfield... FACT!!!

And Could He Play · « **Reply #271 on:** July 28, 2009, 05:42:25 pm »

Quote from: scouser4eva on July 28, 2009, 05:39:29 pm

Jumbos on Priory Road is the best place to go for a scran in Anfield... FACT!!!

Good Shout.

Livbes · « **Reply #272 on:** August 1, 2009, 10:58:22 am »

Went to 60 Hope street last night. Beautiful. Defo go for a special occasion.

Master ScouseKnee · « **Reply #273 on:** August 3, 2009, 02:39:39 am »

Have been to a couple of restaurants recently that don't appear on the list so thought id add my tuppence. Also have been to the Panoramic a couple of times and thought it was absolutely fantastic (even though it requires a bit of saving up for) and also Alma de Cuba which was top quality. Must add that I wasnt too impressed when I went to 60 Hope Street, simply because for a such destination restaurant I found the menu fairly bland and the food of just an ok quality which for me wasnt good enough for the prices they were charging.

Restaurant Name:

Moon and Pea

Location

Lark Lane

Link to their website

http://www.themoonandpea.co.uk/

How many went

Just me and the girlfriend out because it was Sunday and we couldnt be arsed cooking at home.

What was [roughly] ordered

I had sweet chilli chicken skewers followed by a Hawaiian Burger and she went for the Baby Scallops then the Roast Lamb. Washed down with with a decent bottle of Aussie Cab Sav we bought from Oddbins (its byo) We also shared a cheesey garlic ciabatta with the starters.

Review of the Food

My chicken was succulent and pulled apart perfectly and worked great with the lashings of sweet chilli. The Scallops were piled high and served with a great lemon mayo. I was a bit disappointed by the ciabatta tho, it simply put was cheddar on some warm bread. My main was ideal, a big chunky beef burger topped with pineapple and cheese with some big fat chunky chips. The roast was not so great, the lamb just standard reheated chain pub stuff, the sweet potato mash a bit too wet and the veg just some mashed broccoli.

Review of the venue

Eating in a cosy bohemian front room with banksy prints on the walls and an Eva Cassidy album drifting along in the background its exactly what a little bistro on Lark Lane should be. The service was relaxed and friendly although the young gay waiter's boxers were on prominent display.

Would you go again?

Definately, not for the roasts tho.

Would you recommend it to friends and family?

Absolutely

Any known offers of fixed menus?

They do a brunch menu in the day.

Price Paid

£24 for food and £8 for the wine

Overall score out of 10

Great value because of the bring your own (it has to be wine/champagne mind, no beer), and some real top quality food thrown in. For a quiet chilled out meal id give it a 7.5/10

Restaurant Name:

Meet Argentina

Location

Brounswick Street L2

Link to their website

http://www.meetrestaurant.co.uk/

How many went

Just the two of us for my Birthday meal a week or so back

What was [roughly] ordered

I had the Churrasco- sirloin steak and the mrs had the T-bone steak and we shared a bottle of Malbec.

Review of the Food

Impressively huge perfectly prepared steaks, brilliant meat accompanied by a perfect steak wine. The veg and chips were fine but I didnt pay much attention to be honest.

Review of the venue

I've been to a couple of "argentinian" steak houses since I went over for a few weeks in 2007 and this place is the best by some distance. The service was good but not great and there was a problem with card machine so I had to trek to a cash point after the meal, but these things happen I suppose.

Would you go again?

Yes

Would you recommend it to friends and family?

Yes

Any known offers of fixed menus?

I think Ive seen some internet offers floating around although we didnt use one.

Price Paid

£64

Overall score out of 10

Fairly pricey considering we didnt have starters. For a special occasion where meat is required I can't imagine this place being beaten. 8.5/10

ElmAnfield · « **Reply #274 on:** August 3, 2009, 09:00:25 am »

Went to Carra's sports bar yesterday (Sunday) food was awful. First tried to get a seat in one of the Liverpool 1 upper terrace places all quoting 1 plus hours wait (this around 5pm) so walked around the few places near to L1 and decided on Cafe England
Alarm bells should have rung when the place was 3/4 empty but was starving so went in. Service was good so no issues there, but my meal Burger & chips was poor (salad looked like it had been there for month's!) the chips were burnt and no taste. My daughter got BBQ ribs and chips, ribs had no meat on them in fact they looked like they'd been half eaten prior and put on her plate, only the wife enjoyed hers (Carboroni). Overall 2/10 and the fact you could get a table (not so long ago you had a long wait) told it all.

Shanklygates · « **Reply #275 on:** August 3, 2009, 12:40:33 pm »

Was that in the Express one, rather than the one on Stanley St? You can give feedback on the ir website:
http://www.cafesportsengland.com/contactingus.php

Don't reckon he'd be too happy if it's gone downhill already.

ElmAnfield · « **Reply #276 on:** August 3, 2009, 08:26:22 pm »

Quote from: Shanklygates on August 3, 2009, 12:40:33 pm

Was that in the Express one, rather than the one on Stanley St? You can give feedback on the ir website:
http://www.cafesportsengland.com/contactingus.php

Don't reckon he'd be too happy if it's gone downhill already.

Was the Stanley Street one, did fill out Customer survey form at the end with appropriate comments, also mentioned it to a couple of mates who had heard likewise comments to mine.

ScouserTom · « **Reply #277 on:** August 3, 2009, 11:01:50 pm »

cant be arsed doing a full review at the moment sorry but i just thought I would say I went to chaophraya, the thai restaurant opposite liverpool one last week.... over-looking chavass park.

It was nice, and definitely worth going. A special occasion type for me as it is not cheap.

have a look at the website....

http://www.chaophraya.co.uk/

dannymc · « **Reply #278 on:** August 4, 2009, 03:00:12 am »

Quote from: scouser4eva on July 28, 2009, 05:37:17 pm

Has the spice lounge on the Albert Dock been reviewed yet ?

Went yesterday 8 of us, thought it was expensive bill came to 377 quid, with a 40 pound service charge! the food wernt nothing special either, wont be going there again.

£47 quid each, you'd expect something!

Shanklygates · « **Reply #279 on:** August 4, 2009, 01:35:19 pm »

Quote from: ElmAnfield on August 3, 2009, 08:26:22 pm

Was the Stanley Street one, did fill out Customer survey form at the end with appropriate comments, also mentioned it to a couple of mates who had heard likewise comments to mine.

I'm surprised! I'd only heard good feedback on that one, but the reviews for the new one on here have been mixed.