Topic: Restaurant Reviews for Liverpool. [Done by RAWKites]

[Jshooters]

Anyone been to Cargo and what's it like?

Went a few weeks ago and thought it was brilliant. It’s not cheap but the food was top notch so didn’t  feel overcharged

[Jshooters]

Went to Cargo Seafood last night on Princes Parade, proper good food. Mrs shooters had Scallops to start while I had mussels in a white wine and cream sauce. Both excellent. She wanted oysters too but they weren’t available which was disappointing, the waiter said there were none at market, nor clams.

She had kerelean fish curry for mains (monkfish fillets and tiger prawns) while I had chef’s recommendation spicy tomato and prawn pasta. Really good cooking on the fish/prawns and both sauces were decent without being spectacular.

£105 including 2 cocktails, a large glass of red and a mocktail. Service included.

[Craig S]

Not sure why a tyre company gets the final say on stuff like this.

Anyhow went into Tiger Rock on renshaw street last week, really good Asian food. Got 3 of the small plates they do which was  plenty for an evening meal.

Love Tiger Rock. Been in the North John St & Smithdown ones loads, but went to the Renshaw one for first time last month.

Got given a table in what feels like the overflow bit at the back - you can't really see the windows or the kitchen from this part. It was so dinny in there, I could hardly hear my mrs speaking. The noise was doing my head in and ruining it. When they came to take the order I asked for a different table, and I had to wait a bit, but they eventually moved us to the main section near the windows. It was like a different restaurant, was so much better.

So if you go to the Renshaw one, try and get a table in main section, not that bit at the back.

[CraigDS]

Anyone been to Cargo and what's it like?

Used to go a lot when I lived down the road. Food & service was always great.

[Only Me]

Anyone been to Cargo and what's it like?

Quite a while ago but yes and I enjoyed it.

Food was very good, but it’s a bit out the way, and when we went they were still digging up the dock road and we really struggled getting a taxi home and ended up walking miles.

Bad timing on our part because there was also a big fuck off piling rig working on the dock next door, so any view was fucked too.

Would defo go back though.

[CHOPPER]

Thanks chaps, much appreciated and I'm sold on putting in a visit now.

[TipTopKop]

I believe Greggs Doorway, is the best place to take the love of your life and show her how much you love her.

There's the overhyped Michelin rating, and then there's Chop's own 5 star.

I know which one I'm going with.

[Drinks Sangria]

I believe, or was told, that the original Michelin ratings came from their travel guides, where 1 star meant worth stopping at while you’re in the area, 2 stars meant worth a detour, and 3 stars meant worth travelling to specifically. It’s obviously deviated from that.

Popped into Free State Kitchen the other day as my partner has been craving a burger. She went for the Chinese New Year special and I had a cheeseburger. When the offer is on, it’s hard to beat for cracking value for a quality burger. Partner did say that the hoisin chicken burger wasn’t as good as last year though, they’d used chewier thigh meat whereas last year it was a breast in a more moist sauce, this year more like a dry rub. Still good though.

[ToneLa]

The Liverpool Post (which I still haven't subscribed to) has published a bit of a not-quite-takedown of the Michelin-influenced experience at Sheridan's joint, a good read

But complete control requires unwavering acquiescence. We’re told what to eat. Told how to eat it. How long the duck was hung for, and at what temperature it was cooked. Stopping, starting, tucking into something lovely, then feeling oddly robbed of joy when, after a mouthful, it’s gone. Never, ever, getting anything that even comes close to an actual meal: merely hints and whispers of what a meal might, possibly, theoretically taste like. Don’t ask for more. Just be grateful your Instagram grid has been fed.

All the while, we’re not really relaxing or enjoying time with our dining partners – robbed of the leisure and intimacy that dining out promises. Instead we’re forced to ask panicky questions about sous vide, filling the silence with conversation as substantial as a citrus foam.

I suppose, by turning up the LCD Soundsystem soundtrack, it’s Sheridan’s way of saying, hey, we’re really cool about all of this. And, to a point, that’s fair: our host and our chefs couldn't be sweeter. But there is an odd, unresolved tension blanketing every mini course, and every mini lesson. A sense that we’re less of a guest and more of a witness.

I won't be back. The evening left me wanting both less, and more. And the most depressing thing? These people can really cook.

I haven't been there. No idea if article is shit or good. Watching the Bear lately, and I feel like I've eaten in that world - and it's, like, not soul food in any true sense and I feel I understand their conclusion.

Modernist Cuisine recommends things such as injecting chicken with brine. I haven't quite found the inclination to bother diverging from Marcella Hazan, myself. Yeah, my belly'll decide

[Jshooters]

If they can’t relax or enjoy time with their partners and don’t understand that a tasting menu is just that, and not a ‘meal’, then they are in the wrong job.

‘We were told what to eat’ what did you expect at a tasting experience?

There’s space for everyone to enjoy the food that speaks to them, not sure why that writer had to be so cunty

[CraigDS]

If they can’t relax or enjoy time with their partners and don’t understand that a tasting menu is just that, and not a ‘meal’, then they are in the wrong job.

‘We were told what to eat’ what did you expect at a tasting experience?

There’s space for everyone to enjoy the food that speaks to them, not sure why that writer had to be so cunty

Exactly my thoughts.

Don’t want to experience small plates of exceptional food which will likely be a new experience in some way for most, then don’t go for a fucking tasting menu experience.

Would be like me going to McNasty's and complaining the table service was non-existent.

[robertobaggio37]

Best burger place to check?

[John_P]

Best burger place to check?

Free State Kitchen

[Kloppage Time]

Never write a bad review about a Liverpool restaurant rant

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/d6765e10-d10a-4f21-a1f6-50307bbfe0f5?shareToken=20c62494b4288dece036b0778972dcc1

[Jshooters]

Never write a bad review about a Liverpool restaurant rant

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/d6765e10-d10a-4f21-a1f6-50307bbfe0f5?shareToken=20c62494b4288dece036b0778972dcc1

As if we needed any more evidence that Giles Coren is a detestable c*nt

[HomesickRed]

As if we needed any more evidence that Giles Coren is a detestable c*nt

Along with the majority of people commenting on the article, sadly.

[John C]

As if we needed any more evidence that Giles Coren is a detestable c*nt

Frigging hell, what an absolute spineless, odious gobshite Coren is for that. Of course he stands alone with his acerbic opinions, I've listened so so many podcasts in which both celebrities and politicians will anecdotally mention Liverpool with absolute fondness.
So Giles Coren can go fuck himself.

[Stockholm Syndrome]

Never write a bad review about a Liverpool restaurant rant

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/d6765e10-d10a-4f21-a1f6-50307bbfe0f5?shareToken=20c62494b4288dece036b0778972dcc1

Thing is he is basing this off a comment from Liverpool World - a Twitter with 943 followers

He wrote a whole article calling Liverpool and Scousers thin skinned crybabies because of one article from a small Twitter page

The irony of it

[robertobaggio37]

Free State Kitchen

 

[Armchair expert]

Thing is he is basing this off a comment from Liverpool World - a Twitter with 943 followers

He wrote a whole article calling Liverpool and Scousers thin skinned crybabies because of one article from a small Twitter page

The irony of it

.

Bit rich coming from that twat after posting on Twitter about the journalist Dawn Foster's death (aged 34) "Fuck off to Hell where you belong" . And all because she had the temerity to truthfully say Coren only got a job at The Times because of his famous father Alan Coren
There's numerous stories about him being a nasty twat. Including setting up an alternative Twitter account to send Antisemitic message to defend his wife from critics. It's shameful the BBC regularly employ him

https://www.indy100.com/news/giles-coren-twitter-alternative-account-pavel-pilnik-jonathan-nunn-wife-antisemitism-8703366

[Livbes]

First time in FSK for a while. Didn’t disappoint. I’m not really a fries man but they were as good as I’ve had and the burger was excellent. Onion rings on the side also great.

[Only Me]

Finally caved in and used me Roski voucher before it expired.

Really nice evening, better than I was expecting to be honest.

Food was very nice, with the surf and turf dish and the cod being the standouts. Wine flight was excellent, with some interesting choices that complemented the food very well.

We went for the extra cheese course, which had a great variety of cheeses, and very generous portions too. The petit fours were ace as well.

Staff were friendly and attentive, and place had a nice laid back vibe.

Only gripe was the cost. Without our voucher, the night would’ve cost north of £450, would have felt too much for the overall offering, nice as it was.

[Dan The Man 28373]

Got some time after the Man City game before I get my train.  Need some options that do takeout as won't have enough time 2 sit down in restaurant.  Love veggie burgers or other veggie junk food, but chains like McNasty's or BK etc.

Got about 45mins at Lime Street.

[CraigDS]

Got some time after the Man City game before I get my train.  Need some options that do takeout as won't have enough time 2 sit down in restaurant.  Love veggie burgers or other veggie junk food, but chains like McNasty's or BK etc.

Got about 45mins at Lime Street.

Down the Hatch, although think more vegan than veggie, used to be pretty decent but been a while since I’ve been.

[Paul JH]

Thing is he is basing this off a comment from Liverpool World - a Twitter with 943 followers

He wrote a whole article calling Liverpool and Scousers thin skinned crybabies because of one article from a small Twitter page

The irony of it

Exactly. Obviously he's too far up his own arsehole to register how ridiculous he looks.

[Momos_righteye]

Got some time after the Man City game before I get my train.  Need some options that do takeout as won't have enough time 2 sit down in restaurant.  Love veggie burgers or other veggie junk food, but chains like McNasty's or BK etc.

Got about 45mins at Lime Street.

If you are looking for a take away, I've recently been to Go Falafel for the first time and thought it was great.

https://gofalafel.co.uk/location.html

Rudy's pizza on Bold St is less than a 10 minute walk from Lime street as well

[TomDcs]

Anyone been to Belzan, Smithdown Road? Believe it’s good and have a gift voucher from work, trying to work out if best for a Sunday roast or another night?

[Only Me]

Anyone been to Belzan, Smithdown Road? Believe it’s good and have a gift voucher from work, trying to work out if best for a Sunday roast or another night?

Yeah a few times mate and every time it’s been boss.

Never been for Sunday lunch, but the breakfast there is ace, and the evening offerings have always been top notch.

[Raffio]

Does anyone have any decent recommendations for an Italian in the centre? Independent places ideally.

[Only Me]

Does anyone have any decent recommendations for an Italian in the centre? Independent places ideally.

Casual - Casa Italia
Mid - Villa Romana
Posher - Italian Club Fish

Vincenzo’s is very good too, but that’s not in town.

[liversaint]

Casual - Casa Italia
Mid - Villa Romana
Posher - Italian Club Fish

Vincenzo’s is very good too, but that’s not in town.

Add Amalia to this

[Shanklygates]

Just moved to Crosby and already been to Sesay's twice. Run by the son-in-law of a former work colleague so it was recommended to me. A lovely guy, and a red into the bargain.

My cousin and I both said Thursday was the best meal we'd had in ages!  And the roast was lovely too. I got half a chicken so had a doggy bag too = Mon lunch and 2 very happy cats

I'll deffo be going back. Great serving staff too.

[frag]

Just moved to Crosby and already been to Sesay's twice. Run by the son-in-law of a former work colleague so it was recommended to me. A lovely guy, and a red into the bargain.

My cousin and I both said Thursday was the best meal we'd had in ages!  And the roast was lovely too. I got half a chicken so had a doggy bag too = Mon lunch and 2 very happy cats

I'll deffo be going back. Great serving staff too.

Live in Thornton, and have seen that place a lot on Facebook being promoted, been toying with a visit so will give it a go.

[Shanklygates]

Live in Thornton, and have seen that place a lot on Facebook being promoted, been toying with a visit so will give it a go.

They have music nights too. Think it says on FB when, and special menus like Mothers Day etc. It's not big in size so ring and reserve to ge sure, or go early. Shane is the owner. Enjoy it!

PS There's street parking outside and a bus stop.

[frag]

Been gifted a Belzan voucher for my birthday. Anyone been before?

[Livbes]

Had a pizza in Pizza Punks on Bold street today. Very good indeed. I’m a staunch fan of Rudys but this was right up there.

[TheKid.]

Not been back to pizza punk since we asked them to put an extra few quid on the bill as a tip, then got the receipt and found out they’d already put a service charge on…

Didn't think the pizza was all that either

[androulla]

Il forno on Duke Street… it’s been one of my faves for years 🥰

[Elzar]

Been gifted a Belzan voucher for my birthday. Anyone been before?

Yes, it's one of those that does small plates and big plates rather than starter/main. Food is nice, just wasn't really sure what they were aiming for with the dishes as some are sharers and some are like aimed for one person.

Great cooking and bar staff

[Livbes]

Sorry for the terrible source but could be interesting. Have to try it when I’m back home.

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/great-british-menu-winner-open-28923386