Restaurants in Liverpool
Discover the best restaurants in Liverpool, from hidden gems and indie favourites to fine dining, street food and everything in between.
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Is the Jimmy’s Sunday Mass now the best roast in Liverpool? We think so…
October 2023 Update: Unfortunately, Jimmy’s is now permanently closed. To each their own but a religious person I am not. That said, after this weekend’s pilgrimage ‘cross the Mersey to check out Jimmy’s Sunday roast offering, I definitely believe I’ve experienced purgatory. ‘Sunday Mass’ takes place at Jimmy’s on the sacred day of the roast potato, at ‘the church of rock ‘n’ roll’, which manifests as the second-floor restaurant above the ground-level bar area. Sit…
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Celebrate a Baby Shower at a Stunning Liverpool Venue
Are you looking for a baby shower venue in Liverpool? Then look no further than the incredible The Bentley Liverpool! Find out why this waterfront venue is perfect for hosting baby showers. When it comes to celebrating the upcoming arrival of a new baby with family and friends, there’s nothing better than a traditional baby shower. This special occasion is a popular one for expectant mothers and we know how important it is to make…
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January Food & Drink Offers In Liverpool
Read our January Food and Drink Deals for 2023 feature here. We’ve compiled loads of January food and drink offers in Liverpool so you can grab yourself a great deal or two this month whilst supporting our local restaurants and bars. Check out the offers below for your January #FoodGoals. Albert’s Schenke 50% off Cook Haus Classics menu, available Monday-Friday. Book here: https://www.albertsschenke.co.uk/50off/ The Alchemist 50% off all food in January when you book online…
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Six by Nico Liverpool Announce Next Menu Theme
For a big bite of the Big Apple, guests at Six by Nico Liverpool are invited to enjoy the best modern eating of Downtown to the food truck mayhem of Midtown as Chef Nico Simeone and his team introduce ‘New York’ as the latest theme available at his evolving concept restaurant. From street food trucks to late-night hot dog stands, family-run pizzerias and fine-dining food experiences, it goes without saying that New York City’s food…
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The Grasshopper & The Butterfly Restaurant Review
The newly opened The Grasshopper and The Butterfly, on Roscoe Street, may only have been open for a couple of weeks, but it is beginning to cement a good reputation already by that good old fashioned pre social media method – word of mouth. It resides on the site of the old Roscoe Arms, and a visit to it will give you an indication that a decent budget has been spent on its renovation and…
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Trattoria 51 Whitechapel Restaurant Review
As we reach full Christmas-spirit swing in Liverpool, we often think back to those beautiful Summer days where big coats were a thing of the distant future. Well, fear not, as Trattoria 51 Whitechapel give us back that taste of Italy as they transport us to the South-East coast cuisine and a small piece of Italy. In the late 19th century, Liverpool was part of an influx of Italian families in passage on their way…
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Jimmy’s Restaurant Review
October 2023 Update: Unfortunately, Jimmy’s is now permanently closed. This week Liverpool Noise joined the team at Jimmy’s Liverpool and their amazing new venture into the world of good food. Its Liverpool venue has been making waves since their opening in August 2019 with their wonderful gig listings and prime location opposite the St. Luke’s (The Bombed Out Church) and it’s brand new addition of a 1st floor restaurant is indeed everything you’d hope for.…
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Stunning New Pub And Restaurant ‘The Butterfly & The Grasshopper’ Opens In Liverpool
New pub and restaurant ‘The Butterfly & The Grasshopper’ opened in central Liverpool last week, marrying the modern with the historic, in a dance of styles, weaving a web of delight and mystery. Set on the corner of Renshaw and Oldham Streets, the pub is spread across three floors of the nineteenth century building and takes its name from a fantasy poem for children, The Butterfly’s Ball, and the Grasshopper’s Feast.’ Inspiring both the venue…
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‘Lerpwl’ Restaurant To Open At Royal Albert Dock
March 2023 Update – Unfortunately Lerpwl is now permanently closed. ‘Lerpwl’ restaurant will be opening at the Royal Albert Dock early next year… Ellis and Liam Barrie have announced that the name for their new restaurant due to open at Royal Albert Dock Liverpool early next year will be ‘Lerpwl’, pronounced ‘Ler-pool’. Recognising the personal links the brothers share between Liverpool and North Wales, having grown up in Liverpool and launched their renowned restaurant the…
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Six By Nico Liverpool Restaurant Review
Six By Nico Liverpool opens this week and we were lucky enough to be invited down to try their six-course gastronomical journey! Six by Nico, the brainchild of renowned Scottish-Italian chef Nico Simeone announced last week that the first menu theme will be ‘The Chippie’. Diners will be treated to a completely new six course menu every six weeks, at the same location on North John Street with the first concept themed around the local chip…
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Festive Family Fun at the Maritime Dining Room This Christmas
Christmas at The Maritime Museum is not to be missed, with plenty of special events lined up for the whole family to enjoy. Families from across the region are invited to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at one of Liverpool’s most iconic buildings, courtesy of Hosted by National Museums Liverpool. Located on the fourth floor of Merseyside Maritime Museum, the Maritime Dining Room will be given a sprinkling of Christmas magic this…
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Six By Nico Restaurant Opening in Liverpool
Renowned Scottish-Italian chef, Nico Simeone, has announced he is set to introduce his Six by Nico restaurant to Liverpool. Pioneering a revolving culinary hub, every six weeks, Nico and his team will re-invent the dining experience – serving a brand new six-course tasting-menu – each one themed upon a different place, memory or idea. Drawing inspiration from both at home and abroad, such as the street markets of the Middle East to a journey across…
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Lu Ban Restaurant Opening In Cains Brewery Next Month
Lu Ban restaurant which is due to open in the former Cains Brewery site in November, is set to introduce regional Chinese dining to the UK. Lu Ban, which has its roots firmly planted in the Chinese city of Tianjin, will be launching a fresh, seasonally driven menu which is packed full of authentic dining options, including small plates, tasting menus and Tianjin inspired banquets. The team behind the innovative concept, including Executive Head Chef,…
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Delifonseca’s Dockside Restaurant Review
We were over with the wonderful hosts that are Delifonseca this weekend. Set just in front of Brunswick Station in a beautiful venue, they are already a staple favourite in Liverpool owing to their high quality standards and focus on fresh ingredients. Liverpool Noise were on hand to try out their brand new food and wine selection. Overlooking the birthplace of Boaty McBoatface (OK, Sir David Attenborough) is Delifonseca’s Dockside Restaurant, where we were warmly…
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Sunday Slow Down At The Maritime Museum
Probably the last thing you would ever consider would be to have a Sunday lunch at Liverpool’s Maritime Museum – but today’s visit would definitely change minds. The two course fixed menu at £19.95 per person represents absolutely astonishing value, given the quality – and quantity – of the cuisine. The Toby Carvery this isn’t – which is always a good thing. I suppose the major problem facing the Dining Room’s is that when you…
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Honesty Box Day at Honest Burgers
Honesty Box Day at Honest Burgers will allow customers to pay what they feel their meal is worth, with all proceeds donated to 3 local charities On Wednesday, 23rd October, Honest Burgers on Bold Street in Liverpool will be holding an Honesty Box Day between 11.30am and 4.30pm, inviting customers to pay what they feel their meal is worth, with 100% of the proceeds donated between three local charities. The three charities, as voted for…
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Pinion Restaurant Is Bringing A Taste of Italy to Prescot For One Night
Gary Usher’s Pinion Restaurant is causing waves in Merseyside and we love the sound of their Italian night… On 10th October, Gary Usher’s Prescot bistro, and star of Channel 4’s ‘The Rebel Chef: My Restaurant Revolution’, Pinion, is hosting ‘One Night in Italy’. The menu is set to bring classic, Italian bistro food to Eccleston Street. The exclusive Italian menu will feature six tempting courses providing a real taste of Italy. Expect focaccia and olives, fresh…
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Delifonseca Opens Doors To New Dockside Restaurant
Delifonseca restaurant opens its doors at Dockside site after extension, to ensure it remains one of Merseyside’s most innovative dining ventures… As a long-standing venue and pioneer of Liverpool’s food and drink scene, Delifonseca’s new 100-seated capacity space has more than doubled the covers of its existing restaurant with the addition of a bar and al fresco dining area following a six-figure sum investment. The architecturally impressive building now incorporates a striking roof shape, deep…
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New Taqueria ‘MADRE’ To Open At Royal Albert Dock
The founders of renowned Liverpool restaurants, Belzan and Volpi, and London’s popular Breddos Tacos, have announced the opening of a new collaborative Mexican taqueria, MADRE, launching at the Royal Albert Dock Liverpool in November this year. MADRE taqueria, opening at the Grade 1 listed site on the Atlantic Pavillion, will offer seating over two floors, a dedicated bar area, and a large outside courtyard. MADRE, meaning mother in Spanish, is a taqueria inspired by the…
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Pilgrim Launch Monthly Tasting Menu
After a sell out soft launch period, five star reviews and a packed restaurant every weekend the next phase begins as the Pilgrim monthly tasting menu is launched. The first event is to celebrate Dia de Asturias taking place at Pilgrim on September 11. For this event they’ll be collaborating with a few friends, Estrella Galicia, Spains oldest independent brewery who after 113 years are still family owned and Great British Chefs, the food lovers…
Liverpool’s food scene is more exciting than ever — a vibrant mix of independent gems, global flavours, bold new openings and much-loved local institutions. Whether you're planning a date night, brunch with friends, a special occasion dinner or just a bite on the go, the city serves up something for every taste and budget.
Our Restaurants in Liverpool section helps you discover the best places to eat across the city — with reviews, roundups, foodie news and features that shine a light on what’s cooking in Liverpool right now.
From fine dining to street food, vegan eats to meat feasts, we’re here to guide you through Liverpool’s ever-evolving food landscape.
Independent Gems & Local Heroes
Liverpool is packed with independent restaurants that bring something truly special to the table — whether it's a chef-led menu inspired by family recipes, locally sourced produce, or a unique space full of character.
Expect features and reviews covering:
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Cosy bistros and hidden basement kitchens
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Family-run restaurants with generations of history
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Trendy spots in areas like Bold Street, Lark Lane, the Baltic Triangle and Smithdown
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Food with stories — from migrant-run kitchens to social enterprises doing good through food
We highlight places that aren’t just about the food, but the people and passion behind them.
Global Flavours Across the City
Liverpool’s culinary scene is a melting pot of cultures — with restaurants serving up dishes from all over the world. Whether you're craving authentic Italian pizza, fiery Korean fried chicken, Turkish mezze, or Caribbean soul food, you’ll find it in Liverpool.
We regularly feature:
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Roundups of the best restaurants by cuisine (Mexican, Indian, Middle Eastern, Thai, etc.)
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Hidden gems in unexpected corners of the city
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Pop-ups and residency chefs doing global food with a twist
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Street food-inspired menus in relaxed, creative venues
If you’re an adventurous eater or just want to try something new, our guides and reviews will help you expand your palate.
Vegan, Veggie & Plant-Forward
Liverpool has become a go-to city for vegan and vegetarian dining, with plant-based restaurants, bakeries, and cafés cropping up across the region.
We showcase the best spots for:
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Fully vegan menus and meat-free fine dining
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Creative plant-forward dishes at mainstream venues
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Independent cafés and bakeries doing vegan brunch and cakes right
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Veggie-friendly street food markets and seasonal dishes
Whether you’re vegan, veggie, or just trying to eat greener, we’ve got plenty of picks that prove plant-based food doesn’t mean sacrificing flavour.
Date Nights, Group Dining & Special Occasions
Need somewhere with wow factor? We feature Liverpool’s best options for romantic dinners, birthday treats, group celebrations and unique dining experiences.
From tasting menus and waterfront views to wine bars with sharing plates, we share:
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Restaurants with private dining options
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Set menus and seasonal specials
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Michelin-guide and fine-dining experiences
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Cosy candle-lit spots for those extra special moments
You’ll also find coverage of themed menus, tasting nights, chef collaborations and seasonal events — perfect if you’re planning something memorable.
New Openings & Food News
Our team keeps tabs on the city’s ever-growing list of new restaurant openings, menu launches, collaborations and pop-up residencies. This is where you’ll hear about:
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Exciting new food spots worth checking out
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Changes to old favourites or venue relaunches
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Seasonal menus, festive specials and themed events
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Food festivals and collaborative chef nights
We’re passionate about spotlighting Liverpool’s dynamic and fast-moving food culture, from soft launches to grand re-openings.
Food & Drink Pairings
Great food deserves great drinks. In this section, we also explore Liverpool’s growing food-and-drink scene, including:
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Wine bars with curated food menus
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Craft beer and food pairings
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Cocktail bars that double as restaurants
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Coffee and dessert cafés worth lingering in
Whether it’s a long lunch or late-night bites, we’ve got tips on the best drinks to pair with your meal.
Why Trust Liverpool Noise?
We’re locals who live for good food and honest recommendations. Our restaurant coverage is independent, informed and grounded in real experiences.
We regularly update this section with:
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Restaurant reviews and hidden gem highlights
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Roundups by theme, cuisine and location
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Features on new openings and chefs to watch
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Guides for specific diets, budgets and occasions