Reviews in Liverpool and Merseyside

We thought we would try out Crosby's latest restaurant offering to see how good the food really was. Unfortunately thats as good as it got. We ordered the tuna and pork main dishes. The tuna arrived under-cooked and had to be sent back. Five minutes later the same dish arrived back. Not even a fresh tuna had been used. The pork was lovely but the bed of potato mash was cold. After totting up three drinks the whole experience cost around £30. Not exactly cheap and considering the quality of the meal, it is poor value for money. Later in the evening my wife was ill. She puts that down to the tuna.

Went to nine dragons on november 20th,fantastic service,bright modern decor and fantastic food,will be returning very soon. Tony.

Food is nice although not a good place to take children as the staff make it known that they are not welcome, they also do not have proper high chairs and so babies cannot sit comfortably and are prone to knocking their heads on the back of the seats. There is also no room for prams so if you have an infant you must leave the pram at the door and take your little one to the table with you. Drinks (childrens) are also served in glasses so are not very safe for young children.

This is a truly fantastic place (2nd Visit) - and one I would go to again and again. The food tastes excellent, we had a banquet which gave us the chance to taste several different dishes and there wasn't one we didn't enjoy, and nothing left at the end. The owner is a really nice man who likes to engage with the customers and his staff are a credit to him and the restaurant. They are polite and friendly and make you feel really comfortable. I look forward to my next visit which will be before xmas.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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

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.