Best Restaurants in Liverpool

Bringing some delicious Thai cuisine to the Albert Dock, Rosa's Thai Cafe has finally made the move to the northwest. Fronting delicious curries, steaming soups and all manner of delicious eats, it's an ideal spot for chowing down from lunch through dinner.

Bringing a taste of China to Cains Brewery Village, Lu Ban is all about xiao panzi (or small plate dining). Expect seafood, meat, and vegetable dishes paired with wines and cocktails. There's even private dining and a chef's table experience.

Something of a hybrid restaurant in Liverpool that boasts a little of anything and everything, Neighbourhood is the luxury spot where you can indulge in everything from a brunch menu on weekends to sushi and brasserie inspired dishes with cocktails in the evening.

Gusto has become something of a household name in Britain. With a range of Italian dishes, spanning across the entire peninsula and featuring the freshest Mediterranean ingredients, it's honest, welcoming and sure to please every diet.

From small plates of fresh tacos and cheese-heavy quesadillas to bursting burritos and melt-in-the-mouth pulled pork, the team at Wahaca have mastered a number of traditional recipes, bringing the sun-baked vibes of Mexico to Liverpool's College Lane.

Hearty British dishes at their best, PanAm is a popular restaurant in Liverpool's Albert Dock. With a menu bursting with vibrant flavours and belly-warming grub, expect to find gourmet burgers, slathered in sauce and served alongside freshly prepared sides and finely cooked sirloin steaks.

Based in one of the city's liveliest areas, the Leaf On Bold Street has faces. Alongside a diverse menu of both traditional and contemporary food, there's an ever-changing cocktail list making this venue a perfect spot to unwind in.

Housed in the heart of the city, Koukash is a suave hotel restaurant. Whether you're carving into one of their exquisite roast dinners, slicing through their crumbling catch of the day or warming yourself with one of their spiced soups, you won't be disappointed by this Sir Thomas Street spot.

A reasonably new addition to Liverpool's dining scene, Madre has already made an impact with its take on Mexican street food in an exposed brick arch. Tuck into the likes of tacos, queso fundido and Highland steak and chips - great when washed down with one of their variations on the classic margarita.

Helmed by the Million Pound Menu winners Jamie Duffield, Dave Bone and Anthony Power, Pilgrim is the Duke Street restaurant cooking up a taste of Spain's northern coastline. Expect modern tastes in a contemporary setting.

With 3 levels touting fabulous cocktails, great food and gorgeous spaces, The Butterfly and the Grasshopper has more than 1 reason to visit. Hungry? Choose from brunch, lunch, dinner and Sunday roasts with meat, fish and veggie options throughout.

Salt House Tapas is a Spanish inspired eatery based on Liverpool's elegant Hanover Street, serving a smorgasbord of both traditional and contemporary recipes from seared fillet steak with crisp fried potato croquette, spinach and peppercorn sauce to fresh scallops and finely salted-cured ham.

From swinging Baton Rouge to the weightless streets of Vancouver, Moose & Moonshines is a colourful eatery inspired by all things North American. Decorated with chesterfield sofas, moose heads and traditional dining tables, the menu, as you'd expect, is full of hearty burgers, mustard topped hotdogs and lumberjack breakfasts.

Paying homage to the trans-Atlantic ship that saved 705 souls from the wreckage of the Titanic, Carpathia is a suave restaurant sitting only a stone's throw away from the idyllic Albert Dock. Expect breath-taking views, meaty dishes and a sleek atmosphere to match.

Chef patron Simon Shaw has brought El Gato Negro to Liverpool and he's armed with para picar, salt cod croquetas, Jamon Iberica and plenty of meat and veggie options alongside cocktails and sangria.

Get your taste of Nico Simeone's acclaimed tasting menu with a visit to Six By Nico on North John Street. With 6 impressive courses that change every 6 weeks, this is one for a memorable dinner in Liverpool.