Whether you're looking for exquisite cuisine, a bit of pub grub or a veggie selection, Liverpool has a restaurant for you.
With the arrival of the the new year, you might be looking to expand your culinary horizons and give some new restaurants a try. Luckily, here in Liverpool, we're spoiled for choice with so many great places to enjoy a meal out.
Options vary from buffets to tasting plates to sit-down meals. There's also plenty of cuisines to pick from, including Chinese, Indian, Greek and South American.
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If you're hungry after exploring Liverpool's exciting things to do, you'll want to head to one of the restaurants voted the best in the city by Tripadvisor users. We also have a list of the best bars in Liverpool, perfect for a cocktail before or after your meal.
Rudy's Albert Dock
Rudy's new Albert Dock venue is currently ranked as the top restaurant in the city, according to Trip Advisor reviews. Pizza lovers will be spoiled for choice at this pizzeria, which boasts a menu to suit all tastes. Rudy's specialises in authentic neapolitan pizza, with the Albert Dock branch receiving several glowing reviews on Tripadvisor.
Rudy's Albert Dock menu: Click here to view the menu and book a table.
Rudy's Albert Dock address: Unit 6, Britannia Pavilion, Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AD.
Rudy's Albert Dock opening times: Monday to Sunday from 12pm to 9pm.
Turtle Bay - Liverpool Hanover Street
The Caribbean restaurant is popular in Liverpool for its bottomless brunch.
All bottomless brunch bookings get two hours, regardless of table size. All of Turtle Bay's cocktails are included, as well as prosecco, Red Stripe and all mocktails. You can mix and match as much as you like. It also includes any brunch dish, burger or roti.
You can order bottomless brunch every day with the last sitting at 3pm Monday to Friday and 5pm Saturday and Sunday.
Turtle Bay Liverpool menu : Click here to see the menu
Turtle Bay address: Turtle Bay, 59-61 Hanover St, Liverpool L1 3DY
Turtle Bay opening times: Sunday to Wednesday 10am to 11pm, Thursday 10am to 12am, Friday 10am to 1am, Saturday 10am to 1am.
Greek Taverna Bold Street
The Greek Taverna on Bold Street serves up authentic Greek dishes including a meze Greek banquet and a tapas menu. It's run by the same owners as the Greek Taverna in Waterloo. You can read our review of The Greek Taverna on Bold Street. Included are pictures of the delicious food we ordered.
Greek Taverna Bold Street menu: Click here to view the early bird menu.
Greek Taverna Bold Street address: 76 Bold St, Liverpool L1 4HR
Greek Taverna Bold Street opening times: Open seven days a week 12pm to 10pm.
Blackdoor Bar & Bistro
Blackdoor Bar and Bistro has received many five star reviews on Tripadvisor. The menu includes breakfast, burgers, wraps, pizza and wings, with the option to order takeaway via Uber Eats and Deliveroo.
Blackdoor Bar & Bistro menu: You can view the menu on the Uber Eats website.
Blackdoor Bar & Bistro address: 19 Almonds Green, West Derby Village, Liverpool, L12 5HP.
Dale Street Kitchen & bar by Shino
If you're looking for a breakfast spot, Dale Street Kitchen, is the place.
Big 7 Travel revealed its 25 Best Full English Breakfasts in England, and restaurants from across the country have been included in the extensive list.
Liverpool’s Dale Street Kitchen and Brasco Lounge made the cut - with the Dale Street favourite coming in at number one.
Dale Street Kitchen is tucked away on the far end of the famous street and serves up a range of delicious dishes such as the halloumi wrap, breakfast smoothies and curried potato salad.
Dale Street Kitchen & bar by Shino menu: Click here to see the menu
Dale Street Kitchen & bar by Shino address: Unit 3, Westminster Chambers, 90 Dale St, Liverpool L2 5TF
Dale Street Kitchen & bar by Shino opening hours: Sunday to Tuesday 9am to 6pm, Wednesday to Saturday 9am to 11pm
Turtle Bay - Liverpool Victoria Street
The second Turtle Bay restaurant to make the list, the chain's Victoria Street branch is also a popular choice with reviewers on Tripadvisor. Famed for its extensive cocktail menus and bottomless brunches, you can find this venue in Liverpool's Cavern Quarter.
Turtle Bay Liverpool menu : Click here to see the menu.
Turtle Bay address: Produce Exchange, 6A Victoria St, Liverpool L2 6QE
Turtle Bay opening times: Sunday to Wednesday 11am to 11pm, Thursday 10am to 12am, Friday 11am to 1am, Saturday 10am to 1am.
The Vibe Café
Located on Paradise Street, The Vibe is a plant-based café serving up breakfast, lunch, dinner and cakes. Diners can opt for a full vegan breakfast, or simply enjoy a coffee and a slice of cake.
The Vibe menu : Click here to see the menu.
The Vibe address: Unit 1a, Chancery House, Paradise St, Liverpool L1 3HE
The Vibe opening times: Monday to Wednesday 9.30am - 5pm, Thursday to Saturday 9.30am - 8pm, Sunday 9.30am - 4pm.
Akasya
Akasya, a concept Turkish restaurant, only opened in 2021, but quickly became a firm favourite for locals.
Located in the former home of noted designer boutique Giancarlo Ricci, Akasya has a prominent location on Bold Street. Set over two floors with 300 covers, Akasya has created a vibrant theme based around contemporary Turkish cuisine, with a traditional grill, tasty baklava menu and laid-back cocktails to complete the restaurant’s authentic experience.
Dishes range from lamb chops and adana made on the charcoal grill to specials such as beyti and guvec.
Akasya menu: Click here to see the menu
Akasya address: 42 Bold St, Liverpool L1 4DS
Akasya opening times: Open seven days a week 12pm to 11pm
Cowshed
If you're a fan of steak, you'll love Cowshed. All steaks are chargrilled and served with a rocket and parmesan garnish.
You can choose from a flat iron, rump, ribeye or fillet. Staff at Cowshed will advise how each steak should be cooked. They also have several vegetarian options and tasty appetisers to start.
Cowshed Liverpool menu : Click here to see the menu
Cowshed address: 104 Seel St, Liverpool L1 4BL
Cowshed opening times: Monday to Friday 4pm to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 10pm
Noso
NOSO serves Latin food with a twist. The restaurant opened in July 2020 and is a tribute to owners Jean D'Amico and Miguel Pereirais’ beginnings in Venezuela.
At NOSO you can get a variety of dishes including small plates and street food.
NOSO menu: Click here to see the full menu
NOSO address: 215 Longmoor Ln, Liverpool, L9 0ED
NOSO opening times: 11am to 9pm everyday
Aldente Restaurant & Bar
Aldente serves delicious food and wine from the Mediterranean. All products are carefully sourced from Italy, Turkey, France and Greece, such as traditional buffalo mozzarella and artisan meats, olives and spices.
The restaurant even imports the flour for its bread. The premium imported Italian soft scoop ice cream is a great after-dinner treat.
Aldente menu: Click here to see the full menu
Aldente address: 1 Lark Ln, Liverpool L17 8UN
Aldente opening times: Monday- 12–10pm, Tuesday Closed, Wednesday 12–10pm, Thursday 12–10pm, Friday 12–11pm, Saturday 2-11pm, Sunday- 2–10pm
Wavertree Town Hall
Located in the heart of Wavertree, this Grade II listed building features a bar, restaurant and function space. The venue serves up a traditional menu, featuring some well known family favourites and classic cocktails. There is also options for vegans and vegetarians. A small plates menu is served from Monday to Saturday and a Sunday lunch menu is available all day Sunday.
Wavertree Town Hall menu: Click here to see the full menu
Wavertree Town Hall address: 89 High St, Liverpool L15 8HF
GUSTUM Bar + Restaurant
Rose Lane restaurant and bar Gustum offers a variety of mezes, starts, mains and desserts.
It has an extensive variety of seafood, meat and caters for vegetarians. You can order food in or takeaway.
GUSTUM Bar + Restaurant menu: Click here to see the menu
GUSTUM Bar + Restaurant address: 72 Rose Ln, Liverpool L18 8AG
GUSTUM Bar + Restaurant opening times: Open everyday 12pm to 10pm
Las Iguanas
Latin American bar and restaurant chain Las Iguanas is known for its bottomless brunches, as well as for serving up a host of Mexican and Brazilian dishes, with plenty of vegan and vegetarian options to choose from. Las Iguanas is perfect for cocktail lovers, thanks to its all day Happy Hour.
Las Iguanas menu: Click here to see the menu
Las Iguanas address: One, 14 Paradise St, Liverpool L1 8JF
Las Iguanas opening times: Monday to Thursday 11.30am to 9.30pm. Friday 11.30am to 10pm. Saturday 11am to 10pm. Sunday 11.30am to 9pm.
The Edge at Joey Orr's
Just months after opening its doors, The Edge at Joey Orr's was ranked number one on TripAdvisor.
The gastropub has always been a go to destination for a pint in Walton and Rice Lane, but it received rave viewers when it opened its restaurant in December 2016.
The owners describe the menu as “home cooking at its best” and it seems customers certainly agree.
The Edge at Joey Orr's address: 499 Rice Ln, Liverpool L9 8AP
The Edge at Joey Orr's opening hours: Monday to Thursday 12pm to 7pm, Friday and Saturday 12pm to 8.30pm and Sunday 12pm to 6pm
Rudy's Neapolitan Pizza - Castle Street
Each Rudy’s pizzeria has a hand built, authentic pizza oven that is made in Naples - which cooks the restaurant’s fresh pizzas in sixty seconds.
Rudy's is critically acclaimed and has been described in the new international guidebook, Where to Eat Pizza, as “Now one of the best places to eat pizza in the world”.
Rudy’s has been perfecting its recipes in Manchester for several years and has three restaurants in Liverpool.
Rudy's Neapolitan Pizza menu: Click here to see the menu
Rudy's Neapolitan Pizza address: 3-7 Castle St, Liverpool L2 4SW
Rudy's Neapolitan Pizza opening hours: Monday to Saturday 12pm to 9.45pm and Sunday 12pm to 8.45pm.
Lucy in the Sky Liverpool
Located close to Liverpool's business district, Lucy in the Sky not only serves a selection of food and hot drinks but also offers its customers the opportunity to take an Instagram worthy picture too, thanks to its decor.
It is owned by Lucy Jeffers, who was inspired to open the coffee shop having watched her mum, Margie Boden, run Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds, based at Cavern Walks, for 20 years.
You can find sandwiches, toasties, baked potatoes and soups. Its counter is also filled with a selection of cakes.
Lucy in the Sky's menu: Click here to see the menu
Lucy in the Sky's address: Unit 2, Imperial Court, Exchange St E, Liverpool L2 3PQ
Lucy in the Sky's opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 3.30pm, Saturday 9am to 2pm, Sunday closed
Elif
Elif serves Mediterranean, Turkish and barbecue dishes. It has an overall rating on TripAdvisor of five out of five.
It is famous for its large charcoal grill, and also serves a selection of hot and cold mezze style dishes and was once voted by ECHO readers as one of the top 10 places for a kebab in the city.
Elif address: 33 Bold Street, Liverpool L1 4DN
Elif opening hours: Everyday from 11am to 11pm
Shiraz Palace
The restaurant offers a range of hot and cold mezze, charcoal fired kebabs and grilled dishes, seafood, pizzas, fresh salads and plenty of vegetarian choices. Shiraz Palace is set over two floors with a unique and eye-catching exterior and interior that can seat more than 140 people.
Shiraz Palace menu: Click here to see the menu
Shiraz Palaceaddress: 45 Ranelagh St, Liverpool L1 1JR
Shiraz Palace opening times: Open everyday 8am to 10pm
The Floating Grace
The Floating Grace has been wowing people since 2016, when boat enthusiast Peter Kenny, decided to start his passion project that combines both sailing around the Mersey and serving delicious food.
On board diners can choose from a number of menus including an afternoon tea session, a Sunday lunch menu with a roast dinner or a three course evening menu.
While tucking into their lamb shank, salmon or beef roast, guests will be taken on a water tour including the sights of the Albert Dock plus the eight other docks, such as Wapping Dock, Queens Dock and Brunswick Dock.
There is a licenced bar onboard too, so diners can party into the night with music onboard.
The Floating Grace menu: Click here to see the menu
The Floating Grace address : Berth 1 Salthouse Quay, Liverpool L3 4AE
The Floating Grace opening hours: Monday 9am to 5pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am to 9.30pm to Friday 9am to 10pm, Saturday 9am to 11pm, Sunday 9am to 3.30pm.
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