Reviews in Liverpool and Merseyside

My partner and I visited Spire on 21 Nov 08 at the start of a weekend in Liverpool. We were not disappointed. These lads know what they are doing, why can't all restaurants be like this? The food and service were of the highest quality and next time we visit Liverpool I'll be booking a table well in advance. Mike in Sunderland

love this restaurant always a great night,congratulations on restaurant of the year very well deserved .malcom

I WENT ON SATURDAY NIGHT 22 NOV 08 FOR THE SPECIAL 3 COURSE PRICED 12.95 .THE 4 OF US ORDERED AND THE STARTERS WERE LOVELY MAINS COME MY 2 SISTERS ORDERED THE CHICKEN IN A CREAM SAUCE AND MY MUM ORDERED STEAK THEY LOVED IT. I GOT CHICKEN PENNE PASTA BEING ITALIAN RESTAURANT I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE DELICIOUS I WAS VERY UNHAPPY THERE WAS ABOUT 5 TINY PIECES OF CHICKEN AND THAT IS NOT GOOD FOR A MAIN MEAL.I WAS DISAPPOINTED WITH MY MEAL.

i have been going to the villa for 5 years, the staff are great and always very helpful. Ive used it for entertaining clients at work family meals, Christmas staff nights out and romantic meals with my hubby. You wont be disappointed with anything about your time there.

Went there the other week...refurbishment great..sad to say the dinner menu,was not impressed...staff,liked it the old way waited too long,never received our bottle of wine,had to prompt the waitress a second time,,,the wine was not on our bill,but we mentioned it regardless,,no encouragement for our honesty... Will not be goin back,,,very poor indeed 5/10

lovely meal - staff friendly - but early evening was rather cold until the radiators were turned on

On special occasions we would always choose Nicolas. The food is exquisite the staff are always friendly and the atmosphere is great. You will not be disappointed!

Not so much a recommendation to go but to be wary. Firstly, I have been here many times before, it is an amazing place; the food is to die for. However on my last visit we had two separate dishes with food in them and dirty glasses with beer residue. When we tried to complain the management weren't having it, telling us it is 'only hair'. I think they thought we were too young to afford the food, not realising we were a group of recently qualified dentists and doctors!

The first time me and my partner went in August we had great time. The food was amazing and the service was second to none and we have been too many top Restaurants. So we re-booked and went again last week.. and what a shame.. Once we were seated we had to wait 40 minutes before our drinks arrived!! and we were served by about 6 different people! The food was OK.. nothing to write home about.. so really disappointing and the bill came to £180.. Definitely was not worth that.. August visit 8.5/10 November Visit 4/10

The first time me and my partner went in August we had great time. The food was amazing and the service was second to none and we have been too many top Restaurants. So we re-booked and went again last week.. and what a shame.. Once we were seated we had to wait 40 minutes before our drinks arrived!! and we were served by about 6 different people! The food was OK.. nothing to write home about.. so really disappointing and the bill came to £180.. Definitely was not worth that.. August visit 8.5/10 November Visit 4/10

This is our Favourite Restaurant and we go at least twice a month!! Beats the London Carriageworks and Panoramic Hands Down for food and service!!

A very good value carvery.

Food 10/10 Service 9/10 Value 10/10 Decor 9/10 Will visit again anytime soon.

Took a risk and booked my mum's 70th birthday party at Puschka, just of the reviews on various websites. Well the risk paid off and then some!! All party goers thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Food and staff were excellent, they were very flexible in creating a set menu, and added a beautiful touch of letting me choose a title to the menu, so that everyone could take the printed menu away with them as a keepsake. The restaurant is of a nice size, intimate but not small, with well dressed tables and lovely décor. I will definitely be going back and many of the party goers said the same thing (varying ages). The prices on the menu are reasonable and value for money for the good food and service you will receive.

One of the very best Greek experiences on Merseyside food absolutely superb and well presented good value for money

Having had many fine meals here. We were a bit disappointed with the Bistro Xmas Menu. Not a single vegetarian option on it. I'm sure the chefs would knock us something up if we got there. . .But that is really not the point. With so many good venues now in Liverpool we will be taking our custom elsewhere this Christmas. Come on Hope Street....surely you can do better than that. Maybe some veggie and even Vegan options next year for me and my animal loving friends? ~Please~

Having visited once before and enjoyed the meal, albeit a little expensive, we were most disappointed on our last visit and will probably not return. Service staff very pleasant and things seemed reasonably paced until we'd finished our main courses when it took an age for the table to be cleared. Choice of desserts - as always in oriental restaurants were poor. My Crab & Prawn starter tasted of neither and resembled the texture of a cheap pork sausage. My battered duck main course was fatty. Pity!

Having eaten here on a few occasions the food is creme-de-la creme,it would be nice if the menu was changed,to see what these guys can really do,Adam as always way ahead as mine-host,keep up the good work guys.