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

[naYoRHa2b]

Free State Kitchen - still for me the best burgers in the city, double French onion burger still great.

Absolutely. Been a couple of times in the last month, never lets you down and with the weather as good as it has been just sitting off in their beer garden drinking and eating is great. No where comes close.

[Elzar]

Trying to book a bit of a work thing, where there will be a mix of dietary requirements and about 15-20 of us on a Tuesday

Anyone got any recommendations for decent places that take group bookings in the city centre?

[Wabaloolah]

Maggie mays on bold street

Shiraz. Right near to were your staying

thanks both 👍

[Livbes]

Trying to book a bit of a work thing, where there will be a mix of dietary requirements and about 15-20 of us on a Tuesday

Anyone got any recommendations for decent places that take group bookings in the city centre?

What about Alberts Schloss? Pretty big, newish, good food and live acts on most nights. https://www.albertsschloss.co.uk/liverpool/ Bavarian/Alpine vibe.

[UntouchableLuis]

Holdi has really gone downhill service wise.

In there for father's day and fuck me, they cannot handle big occasions at all. Drinks and poppadoms took nearly 30 mins to arrive and they'd forgotten 2 of the drinks. No cutlery out. Had to ask for water about 3 times.

A few tables left as they were waiting longer than us for anything to arrive.

Staff running around clueless a lot of the time.

The food was still good quality but the last 2 occasions I've been it's been chaos. If they can't cope with the demand on big occasions they should stop takeaway orders for those evenings.

[liverbloke]

anyone been to antonio's bar and grill in knowsley village?

it has great ratings but the comments from the owners to the bad ones 

[UntouchableLuis]

Carlisi on Allerton Road is good.

We had a bruchetta with pork and burrata and a mixed seafood starter then seafood risotto and a great big slice of chocolate cake for afters.

Service was pretty good - still finding their feet a little.

Nice vibe in there, would definitely go back.

The starters are a bit overpriced (very small portion of calamari and Prawns but it was 12 quid).

[Only Me]

anyone been to antonio's bar and grill in knowsley village?

it has great ratings but the comments from the owners to the bad ones 

Had a takeaway a couple of times which has been very nice.

Its the nearest restaurant to my house, and it smells bloody lovely whenever I walk past. Me and the Mrs. are planning to go later this week for a sit outside if the weather holds.

[liverbloke]

Had a takeaway a couple of times which has been very nice.

Its the nearest restaurant to my house, and it smells bloody lovely whenever I walk past. Me and the Mrs. are planning to go later this week for a sit outside if the weather holds.

cheers - let me know how you get on

[pw1008]

Carlisi on Allerton Road is good.

We had a bruchetta with pork and burrata and a mixed seafood starter then seafood risotto and a great big slice of chocolate cake for afters.

Service was pretty good - still finding their feet a little.

Nice vibe in there, would definitely go back.

The starters are a bit overpriced (very small portion of calamari and Prawns but it was 12 quid).

Just grabbed my dinner in here after going to Dereks and they didnt have much left - one of the best buttys I've had - focaccia with pistacio pesto, mortadella ham, burrata cheese and a few other bits. Not cheap at £8 for your normal work day but loads better than a meal deal.

[Only Me]

cheers - let me know how you get on

Will do mate. Needless to say, the weathers been poo but we live in hope!

[Livbes]

Went to the Crafty swine last weekend. Used to be TriBeCa. Menu is a mix of Tribecas pizzas and Nejon Jamons menu (they are next door too).

We only has a mix of pizzas and some Jamon Croquetas. All very, very good and the service and overall vibe was great. Think I may go back this weekend.

[Elzar]

Went to the Crafty swine last weekend. Used to be TriBeCa. Menu is a mix of Tribecas pizzas and Nejon Jamons menu (they are next door too).

We only has a mix of pizzas and some Jamon Croquetas. All very, very good and the service and overall vibe was great. Think I may go back this weekend.

It's really nice there now, and they have some good beer taps too.

[gazzalfc]

Went to Free State Kitchen last week and sat outside in the sun. Nice live music playing, XL bowl of chicken wings and burger and chips and a beer.

Will always be my favourite place in Liverpool to eat. I can't recommend that place enough

Going to Almost Famous next weekend for their new Bottomless Brunch so looking forward to that.

Then I want to go for a curry before a comedy show at the Phil so any recommendations for a cheap Indian in that part of town (Uni or Indian delight) would be great

[UntouchableLuis]

Off to Sanskruti for the first time next week. Wanted to go for ages.

I know a few are big fans on here - any recommendations? Not much I don't like with food!

[Livbes]

First time in Meet for about 10yrs before seeing Ricky Gervais at the arena yesterday. I’ll be back pretty soon. Fantastic Morcilla to start and then the most perfect, rare, 10oz Fillet. Jacket potato lush too.

[Elzar]

First time in Meet for about 10yrs before seeing Ricky Gervais at the arena yesterday. I’ll be back pretty soon. Fantastic Morcilla to start and then the most perfect, rare, 10oz Fillet. Jacket potato lush too.

Promising, a year or so ago people were saying it's got worse.

[jackh]

Went to the Crafty swine last weekend. Used to be TriBeCa. Menu is a mix of Tribecas pizzas and Nejon Jamons menu (they are next door too).

We only has a mix of pizzas and some Jamon Croquetas. All very, very good and the service and overall vibe was great. Think I may go back this weekend.

It's really nice there now, and they have some good beer taps too.

Yep, I think it's been a nice improvement since the change. I believe Neon Jamon is closed through the week and the menu is available in Crafty, and then they operate as if separate during the weekend (I could be wrong). I like to pop in on my home-working days for some brunch.

[CraigDS]

Off to Sanskruti for the first time next week. Wanted to go for ages.

I know a few are big fans on here - any recommendations? Not much I don't like with food!

Paneer Lababdar - 100%

[ToneLa]

Curry houses then
Anywhere really I love Smithdown but Smithdown Balti is takeaway only

Brilliant chicken Tikka madras, I adore it

But it's takeout only

Any Sunday buffet action? Can go further afield if there's independent boozer action but of course - need to make a bit of a day of it for my teacher mate, he's been on strike, wanna show him the best we have cause I'm never living elsewhere

[timmit]

Curry houses then
Anywhere really I love Smithdown but Smithdown Balti is takeaway only

Brilliant chicken Tikka madras, I adore it

But it's takeout only

Any Sunday buffet action? Can go further afield if there's independent boozer action but of course - need to make a bit of a day of it for my teacher mate, he's been on strike, wanna show him the best we have cause I'm never living elsewhere

Purple Olive in Hunts Cross is spot on if you want an Indian

[UntouchableLuis]

Off to Sanskruti for the first time next week. Wanted to go for ages.

I know a few are big fans on here - any recommendations? Not much I don't like with food!

Enjoyed it here. I'm not a vegetarian or vegan but wanted to try it as everyone says it's great.

I liked the vibe in there - we probably ordered too many starters. So we got filled too much by the time the main came.

We had poppadoms, potato balls, masala fries and this Soy wrap. The spy wrap was a bit flavourless, as were the potato balls IMO. The fries were lovely but very spicy!

For main I had the paneer labadar which was lovely and my wife had the veggie korma.

Overall I probably prefer chicken in my curries so wouldn't rush to return but glad I tried.

[ScottScott]

Paneer Lababdar - 100%

This is the nicest curry I've ever had

Sanskruti lived up to every recommendation. It was fantastic. Will be going back and taking many people with me

[LuverlyRita]

Sanskruti lived up to every recommendation. It was fantastic. Will be going back and taking many people with me

I haven't been since before the pandemic. Do they still pass round the little boxes of stuff to "cleanse the palate"? I tried some once and it was like chewing on Camay   

[So… Howard Philips]

I haven't been since before the pandemic. Do they still pass round the little boxes of stuff to "cleanse the palate"? I tried some once and it was like chewing on Camay   

You’ve chewed Camay before?

[Only Me]

Solo in Aughton is very good.

Expensive, but the ingredients and the wine pairings are top class.

Cost wise its about 10% cheaper than Roski, which is the most comparable place I could think of, but the food is just as good, if not better.

Courses on the tasting menu included scallops, turbot, hogget, and eel. All very tasty and well presented.

Service was really good, and its a very nice place with its own car park. Only 15 mins from ours too, with no need to fuck about with town traffic or parking.

Highly recommended for a special occasion.

[CHOPPER]

It’s been a secret of mine and a hidden gem of the city for sometime but Cose Buone, is getting the numbers in nowadays, with a growing number of loyal customers and, like this avvy, I think every Italian in town eats there. Boss scran.

Cheapside, just around the corner from The Angus, on Dale st.

Gerron it.

[TheKid.]

Loved Cose Buone when it was in St John’s, not been since it moved so still have to make a trip

[naYoRHa2b]

It’s been a secret of mine and a hidden gem of the city for sometime but Cose Buone, is getting the numbers in nowadays, with a growing number of loyal customers and, like this avvy, I think every Italian in town eats there. Boss scran.

Cheapside, just around the corner from The Angus, on Dale st.

Gerron it.

That's just round the corner from my work, nice one.

[Studog]

Anyone done Nord? Looks a good gaff and have enjoyed the other offerings from the people behind it.

Debating going in the next few weeks

[CHOPPER]

Loved Cose Buone when it was in St John’s, not been since it moved so still have to make a trip

Class isn’t it, they don’t do a single thing poorly. Reckon if they were on Bold st, you’d never get in, it’d be that chocka every day.

[CHOPPER]

That's just round the corner from my work, nice one.

Had chance yet?

[naYoRHa2b]

Had chance yet?

Just been on my lunch. Fantastic, honestly surprised cos I'd never heard of it before.

Got the focaccia, the mozzarella and spinach arancini, a cannoli (maxi think it was called) and a bottle of this lemon drink.

Can't fault it.

[Momos_righteye]

Don't know if Carlisi on Dale street has got much of a shout on here, not really a restaurant, more of a cafe I suppose, similar food to Cose Buone but probably a better spot for a beer or glass of wine.

[KlurgenJopp]

Off to Sanskruti for the first time next week. Wanted to go for ages.

I know a few are big fans on here - any recommendations? Not much I don't like with food!

My favourite mains are the chana palak, chana masala and kadai paneer. The daals are pretty good too. Tried one of the Gujarati mains this time, ringan no oro, was really nice.

[Drinks Sangria]

Has anyone tried Röski in recent times?

Want to book something a bit special for an anniversary, weighing up whether to go Röski or somewhere further afield.

[Spanish Al]

Where we saying for food atm then? Was looking at going smugglers cove tomorrow but thought I’d check on here first if it’s worth it or if there’s anywhere else worth trying.

[ScottScott]

Went Hawksmoor on Friday night for my 5th wedding anniversary. Had 2 starters, a 600g rib-eye with grilled bone marrow, mac and cheese and truffle fries (plus an anchovy hollandaise sauce to share and finished with a dessert between us. 2 G&Ts for her, 2 NA beers for me. Bill came to £150 including a 10% service charge (and the service was great so worth that and more)

Some of the best food I've had in a while. Certainly the best steak I've had in a long time. Would recommend for a nice occasion definitely

[gazzalfc]

Went Hawksmoor on Friday night for my 5th wedding anniversary. Had 2 starters, a 600g rib-eye with grilled bone marrow, mac and cheese and truffle fries (plus an anchovy hollandaise sauce to share and finished with a dessert between us. 2 G&Ts for her, 2 NA beers for me. Bill came to £150 including a 10% service charge (and the service was great so worth that and more)

Some of the best food I've had in a while. Certainly the best steak I've had in a long time. Would recommend for a nice occasion definitely

Nice. We're looking at going there next year for our anniversary.

Going to Cowshed in a couple of weeks for a steak fix for my birthday.

[UntouchableLuis]

Went Hawksmoor on Friday night for my 5th wedding anniversary. Had 2 starters, a 600g rib-eye with grilled bone marrow, mac and cheese and truffle fries (plus an anchovy hollandaise sauce to share and finished with a dessert between us. 2 G&Ts for her, 2 NA beers for me. Bill came to £150 including a 10% service charge (and the service was great so worth that and more)

Some of the best food I've had in a while. Certainly the best steak I've had in a long time. Would recommend for a nice occasion definitely

We went the other week for my wife's birthday.

It was very good but I didn't think the steak was amazing, honestly. I had the Sirloin, medium rare. There was quire a lot of fat on my piece.

I actually preferred Cowshed when I went a few years ago.