Reviews in Liverpool City Centre

Just back from the Panoramic after a celebratory meal. Felt I had to give a fair an honest account of this newcomer to the Merseyside food scene. Of course the views and aesthetics of this 34th floor restaurant are unchallenged in the city, however the overly attentive and sometimes arrogant staff do nothing to disguise the surprising blandness of the food we dined on. The overly sized sizes cool plates (temperature not design) couldn't hide the fact that two of the three steaks we ordered came as Blue rather than medium. However the scallops for starters were cooked to perfection, but on cold plates doesn't do them justice. Of course overall a great evening, and you cannot not admire the awesome views across the Mersey towards the Wirral and inwards towards the city. A little more attention is required on the basics, and combination of flavours to justify the prices they charge. Hard and fast locals such as the SideDoor wipe the floor in terms of taste and passion, for a fraction of the price, and the Panoramic isn't a patch on the Carriage Works for overall dining indulgence. Fully recommend this Beetham tower novice to the scene, but for passionate fooders, don't have to high an expectation, as you will be disappointed. ratings : atmosphere : 10/10 service : 7/10 food : 6/10 value for money : 5/10 overall : 7/10 : A must go to restaurant with great views of the city, but the 3 month waiting list does not justify the quality or taste of food. Must try Heathcotes, CarriageWorks and SideDoor for better dining.

Visited on Sat 27th Sept for my Birthday. Thought the service was awful and the food was average. Would not visit again and unless they get some new management in would not recommend.

Visited on Sat 27th Sept for my Birthday. Thought the service was awful and the food was average. Would not visit again and unless they get some new management in would not recommend.

I recently went to this restaurant for a lunch with a friend visiting Liverpool for the first time. The ordering system was very chaotic for such a busy place. We finally received our drinks from a very surly waitress who could barely speak English. When our food arrived, one item was not what we had ordered and the other was served without any cutlery, or offer of dressings. I was very disappointed with the experience although the food was passable.

I have been here many times and yesterday was left feeling very disappointed. The service was terrible, with food shoved at you and whipped away from under your noses, without any pleasantries- not the usual standard. The food was not awful, but was also not what everyone knows is the 'usual' set by Bistro Jacques. The fishcake was bland and burnt, the sugar snap peas stringy. And the piece de resistance (normally) the Creme Brulee was old- it had split under the sugar. My friends also complained that their meals were also not of the quality that Bistro Jacques has previously met. I will return, but a shame for a restaurant that is normally so good.

Without doubt the best Chinese restaurant in Liverpool try the beef and tomato in crispy rice divine,also the ribs are to die for.For lovers of soup the hot and sour really is special,as a lover of Chinese food I have tried it all over the world including Hong Kong and none beats the Yuet Ben.

I travel to Liverpool regularly on business and came across Villa Romana whilst wandering around the city. The food and service is excellent as is the price. The restaurant is deceivingly large and can cater for large groups either upstairs or downstairs. I have visited the restaurant about 15 times now and have never been less than impressed with the food

We visited La Tasca on Monday night prior to the theatre, on arrival we waited an age to be seated even though the restaurant was not busy. once seated we were pestered by flies! The waiter was a miserable so and so, and just about managed a grunt of a welcome! We ordered a bottle of the house red which tasted like domestos, it was undrinkable and sent back. The tapas was served with another grunt but was very nice. We did intend to have dessert but as the waiter had other things to occupy him self with, we did not have time. when the bill eventually arrived we had been charged for the domestos! When this was pointed out, guess what, more grunting. To top the evening off both of us ended up with Ghandi's revenge. Will we ever visit again? Not in this lifetime!!

I had wanted to try Cafe Rouge for ages after seeing their menu online and I wasn't disappointed. Excellent service, friendly staff - I couldn't say a bad word about this place. I had the baked mushroom starter, the poulet breton for main and tarte tatin for dessert. All three courses were delicious. I would definitely go back.

Had a lovely meal at this restaurant on Monday night. Shared tapas with a friend and couldn't finish the food, there was so much delivered to the table. Attentive staff, without being intrusive and a calm, friendly atmosphere. Really relaxed during my stay and will definitely be going again. Already told many friends about the place.

We had a lovely meal here one evening but we arrived quite late and it was emptying out by 9pm and so we felt like we ought to leave although is was so early. However, I love Japanese food and this place was fabulous, excellent food, service and decor was lovely, would definitely go again.

We visited the Monro on Sunday 7th September and we were very disappointed, we had been several times and always found the service and food very good....however whilst we received our starter and waiting an extra 50 minutes for the main meal - other diners had received all of their courses including coffees and bills....when we asked where our starter was we were told- chef said 5 mins! after 15 mins(in total 50 mins) we received our main....the chicken dishes were just about cooked and I left mine because I was concerned about the colour of the chicken....when I paid the bill I raised my concerns about waiting so long and was told that the chef wouldn't have forgotten us and not given any other explanation....we paid £60 for a very poor meal and service...we were going to book the monro for my son's birthday but not now....we won't be going back

this really isn't a recommendation I'm afraid. we went to this restaurant with high expectations, the place was great, the location very nice, the people and service excellent and the menu looked brilliant, then the food actually came out!! the steak fillet was burnt and that was the only thing on the plate and this did not come with anything else, so please order sides with your dish's and for just under £20.00 for a plate with a burnt small piece of meat in the middle and no other taste apart from charcoal so order drinks. my partner had the 'half of lobster' and being realistic i just thought this was a oversized shrimp on her plate, but to be fair this was very very tasty indeed. far to pricey for the food produced. in the end we left and went to go and find another restaurant to make us full (we are average sized people, bordering on skinny.) all in all i have had better meals at a brewsters for nearly %70 of the cost. i just think this place is here to rip off the tourist.

Great been coming here for some time now always recommend to friends.

Great fun, great food, great place, and good entertainment, not the cheapest but worth it.

Food very very nice, great chef he was nice too, actually love the chef we wanted to take him home (can we?) We had a great time really glad we came.

Really had a great evening coming back as soon as we can, this time with 3 grandsons and partners.

Absolutely fantastic evening, staff made us feel so welcome and special. Thanks definitely see you again soon!!!