Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Liverpool/Merseyside

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Puffin' Rooms - Liverpool

4.6

4.6 (101)

£26 to £40

British

Liverpool

About the restaurant

Liverpool's most exciting venue offering live jazz nightly and Sunday afternoon blues. This beautiful room features an array of creative and delicious canapes and cocktails and over 200 rare whiskies by the glass. A full compliment of wines and champagnes, plus outstanding small dishes prepared by our chef, await your selection.

Top review

Hazel

Dined 4 days ago

Only had the half price cocktails which were excellent. However, visited number of times, think the Puffin Rooms is an amazing place , staff great, but always disappointed so few people there.

Churrasco Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (1644)

£25 and under

Steakhouse

Aigburth

About the restaurant

Churrasco is located at the foot of Lark Lane/ Aigburth Road. During the daytime enjoy a cosy dining experience with our Brunch, Roast or Steak Menu. The in the evening Churrasco transforms into a sizzling Steakhouse. Choose from our incredible Steak Stone Experience, Steaks, Burgers, Ribs, Chicken, Prawns and Vegetarian dishes.

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Corinne

Dined 1 day ago

Fantastic food and service, would highly recommend!

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Almost Famous Liverpool

4.8

4.8 (10)

£25 and under

Burgers

Liverpool

About the restaurant

Almost Famous burgers were born from a need for a super juicy dripping down your arms no nonsense burger – 100% prime cuts of beef, pillowy soft charred bun, melty cheese and creamy tangy sauces. We smash all these elements together to create the burgers we’ve been known for since day one. For any bookings above 6 , please email us on liverpool@almostfamousburgers.com and we'll get back to you ASAP.

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James

Dined on May 3, 2025

The burgers were sublime, lots of choices to add on too to make it the best burger. Fries done traditional or with delicious toppings. Great find - would highly recommend !

Hibiki Sushi & Ramen

4.8

4.8 (217)

£25 and under

Japanese

Liverpool

About the restaurant

Hibiki Sushi & Ramen serves cutting-edge Japanese food with a blend of modern and traditional Japanese dishes. Our menu features handmade ramen noodles and sushi prepared by experts. We hope you will enjoy authentic dining at our restaurant, 68 Renshaw Street, L1 4EN, Liverpool.

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Laura

Dined 3 days ago

Such incredible food! Lovely small restaurant but you definitely don’t feel rushed or crammed. The food was so fresh and tasty. Really worth a visit but make sure to book. We will definitely be back again

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Popular dish

Sushi Box

Popular dish

Chicken Katsu Curry Rice

Popular dish

Seafood Ramen

Bistro Franc

4.7

4.7 (298)

£25 and under

Mediterranean

Liverpool

About the restaurant

Immerse yourself in a unique culinary experience at our restaurant, located just steps away from Liverpool One. Overlooking the bustling city, our restaurant offers authentic Mediterranean flavours in a cosy and contemporary atmosphere.

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Patricia

Dined 5 days ago

Best meal of our visit to Liverpool. Very friendly helpful staff, lovely building and excellent food.

Wreck

4.6

4.6 (3271)

£26 to £40

Bistro

Liverpool

About the restaurant

Welcome to Wreck, from the team behind Sticky Walnut, Burnt Truffle, Hispi, Pinion and Kala. We look forward to welcoming you soon. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner with roasts served on a Sunday!

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Silvia

Dined 5 days ago

The food was amazing, beautifully presented and the costs very reasonable.

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Experience

Spanish Tasting Menu at Wreck

Hawksmoor Liverpool

4.7

4.7 (2461)

£26 to £40

Steakhouse

Liverpool

About the restaurant

Hawksmoor is a sustainable British steak restaurant with menus that revolve around the best ingredients they can find, served by friendly people who love what they do. Recently named 'Number 1 Steak Restaurant in the World', Hawksmoor are known for their steaks from traditionally-reared British cattle, sustainably sourced seafood, and sought after Wine and Cocktail lists. Hawksmoor Liverpool will be opening on November 24th; in the iconic, Grade II-listed India Buildings, on the corner of Brunswick Street and Fenwick Street.

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Vanessa

Dined 2 days ago

Consistently fabulous we can’t think know a nicer place to go for lunch or dinner

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4.3

4.3 (267)

£25 and under

Vietnamese

Liverpool

About the restaurant

Found in the middle of the Bold Street, Pho is a healthy Vietnamese restaurant that specialise in pho noodle soup, the national dish of Vietnam. Aside from pho, you can also expect to find amazing sharing starters, healthy salads, hearty rice bowls and decadent curries. They have a range of freshly made juices and also Vietnamese beers and a large wine and cocktail list. Pho’s menu is 40% vegan and nearly entirely gluten-free too. They also have an accessible kids’ menu where children can get a meal and a drink for £5.50

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Jemma

Dined on May 10, 2025

had a lovely meal, food was fab as were the mocktails!! would absolutely recommend this place to anyone!!

Casa italia

4.7

4.7 (1037)

£25 and under

Pizzeria

Liverpool

About the restaurant

"The Casa Italia Pizzeria and Pastificcio is one of Liverpool’s longest-established eateries and we have been serving the people of Liverpool for over 40 years.

We are a popular, authentic Italian restaurant with a great atmosphere be it day or night. Known for our fresh ingredients, generous portions and the best value Italian wine, low prices make us affordable for everyone.

We are a bustling eatery with traditional Italian interior, we seat 120 downstairs and the upstairs is available for booking parties and functions for up to 60 people. All food is prepared on the premises daily from the pizza dough right down to the home-made tiramisu.

Arrivederci!"

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Angela

Dined 3 days ago

Our booking was Friday at 6pm. The restaurant was full and bustling. The atmosphere is loud but cheerful. The food was delicious and the service was great. Their pasta is their best. One suggestion would be that the wine selection could be better. Otherwise definitely recommend. It’s a fab place.

Gaucho Liverpool

4.5

4.5 (682)

£26 to £40

Steakhouse

Liverpool

About the restaurant

Father's Day | Sunday 15th June | The World’s Best Steak for the World’s Best Dads

This Father’s Day, Give Dad the Gaucho Treatment. From our iconic 100% Argentinian steaks to our indulgent Sunday roast available at selected locations, we’re serving up bold flavours the whole family will love.

Located in a stunning Grade II listed building that was once a bank, Gaucho Liverpool combines the charm of its original features—such as marble pillars and soaring high ceilings—with sophisticated interiors inspired by modern Argentina.

The restaurant also boasts a striking bar, complete with a stage for late-night entertainment. For those seeking a more intimate experience, there are two private dining rooms, each featuring unique touches like a marbled fireplace.

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Craig

Dined 1 day ago

Visited gaucho on Father’s Day and thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Food and wine were amazing and had fantastic service from waitress Hristina, she is so lovely. We will be back again soon

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