We spent 2 nights in Liverpool, England. We noticed this corner restaurant on our way to the…read moreCavern Club. It was a raining evening. It was packed inside but we got a table outside under the canopy. The waiter was really nice until the shift change then they sort of forgot our lone table outside. We mostly ordered tapa-like appetizers and local beer as usual. Both the food and presentation were excellent. We met a nice local couple next to us and we helped each other took photos. We guess even if locals come to eat, it must be good. We did look in the inside when we used the bathrooms, as usual, the bar is luxurious, like all other pubs in Britain.

A decidedly mixed review. Food was very good, as was the menu. But service was mediocre, and the…read moresound level/noise made the meal less enjoyable.

A big part of me felt guilty for going to the same restaurant two nights running but overall it was…read morejust that good! The food offerings are plentiful, well prepared and their specials were excellent (dinner for 2 with a bottle of wine each on Wednesdays at a bargain price - crazy!! To be honest both nights they had some issues with service (accident in the kitchen one night!) but they made up for it by giving free desserts etc. They seem to have a brought in a new well trained team member to get them up to speed. Try it you'll like it like we did. Great location, nice "French" decor!

On its web site (not correctly linked on Yelp),…read more https://www.bistropierreliverpool.co.uk/ Bistro Pierre describes itself as an "(a)uthentic French restaurant . . . . [that] delivers in true Gallic style", and the menus - available as downloadable pdf files - seemed promising enough, so a trip into the city for a theatre engagement was my opportunity to give Bistro Pierre a go, despite my wariness at the last published Yelp review being seven years old. Up a long flight of stairs, which were not appreciated by my arthritic knees, I found an unassuming little bistro, and was guided to a seat by a window. I ordered a Manhattan, which didn't arrive until well after I'd ordered dinner, with an apology that the bartender didn't know how to make one, but had done her best. It was a lovely drink but not a Manhattan. This probably should have been my first clue as to how the evening would progress - did they not have internet on their mobiles at the bar? As it was Wednesday, I chose the "Wednesday Wine and Dine" fixed price offer: starter, main and a bottle for £23.90. I chose the Garlic & Chili Prawns as starter and the Bouillabaisse as the main (which added an additional £3.50 to the price). The house offers a basic wine choice: red, white or rosé; I opted for the white, which was a 2021 Sauvignon Blanc (not, I should point out, French). When it came, the starter was bland, swimming in a rather frightening-looking unseasoned tomato sauce (as if the poor prawns had been the only survivors of some horrific seafood slaughter). It was offset by some scared-looking greens. Who could blame them. The bouillabaisse (rather a small portion, considering the added charge) was so blazingly hot that I was unable to taste it for more than ten minutes - as the time stamps on my chats home, reporting on the meal to an absent friend, will attest. I find it extraordinarily unlikely that that soup came directly from a stove top *cough*microwave*cough*. Once I was finally able to dig in, it was, disappointingly, very average, and accompanied by a plate of wholly unseasoned, bored-looking veg, of which only the spuds were properly cooked. Additionally, some over-buttered plain bread was provided, rather than some crusty bread or baguette or the like. You know: what one might expect at a French bistro on the continent. A "French restaurant in true Gallic style". Frankly, nothing at Bistro Pierre screams Paris - it barely whispers it. So for me, it's a 'non, merci."

My husband and I had an excellent dinner at Cote. The fish parmentier (fish pie) was wonderful…read more For dessert, I had the chocolate fondant (what we would call chocolate lava cake in the U.S.). That too was wonderful. The atmosphere and service were nice as well.

I have eaten here every visit to Liverpool. In the past it has been lively and the food was…read moreexceptional. The service this time was neglectful. Restaurant was empty when I arrived for my reservation and was placed in the corner, given a menu and then forgotten. 3 waiters going back and forth and 20 min till I was even offed water and my order taken. Then another long wait for rilettes that were way to salty and thin crips dripping in oil. Entree of bass was on point. Dessert was unremarkable. No checking on me. Every time I needed something I had to flag the waiter and then it did not come. So disappointed. I can for give fair food if the service is great when they are not busy. I will not be back

In the past, my company has us stay in Chester (home of Anthony H.) when we're in the area on…read morebusiness. Chester is a charming and fun city, with the old Roman walls that you can walk on top and around the city and the river side. There's also the Chester Races (The Roodee) that depending on the season, brings a lot of nicely-dressed and sometimes hard drinking folks to town. Anthony advises that the May Gold Cup is a good time to attend. Chez Jules is a nice French restaurant on Northgate Street and is worth your strong consideration.

We were here for their £17.50 Tuesday evening special which includes a starter, main and a bottle…read moreof wine. It's a great ploy to get people in on a Tuesday but it's really opening yourself to a massive piss up mid-week given that it's one bottle per person! Food was good. The best thing we had was the pork belly starter which was supposed to come with boudin blank but came with black pudding instead. Both were rich and the rhubarb was a great contrast. The lamb main was fine but wasn't flavoursome enough. The veggie sides were great through. Green beans, carrots, gratin dauphinois and steamed potatoes. I know this sounds weird but I would have been happy just eating the veg as my main meal. The carrots were so sweet and the potatoes perfectly done. Dessert was croissant and butter pudding. The Tuesday meal deal wine is not great. It's cheap plonk which gets you buzzed but it's not great with the meal. I would actually suggest ordering a bottle of proper wine and then start on the cheap stuff. You can apparen,to bring the leftover bottle home!! The restaurant has great decor ambiance and is lively. However, if you are looking for a quiet dinner, this is probably not the spot as it gets very loud!

Food was excellent…read more Busy on a Thursday night but we were able to get a table without a reservation. Chicken pot pie was decent. Only complaint was that the filling was much too liquidy Also tried some of the Pork entree which was amazing. Very juicy and I loved the flavor. One of the best that I've had . Malteser creme brulee was interesting and delicious. Kids meal is fantastic value too. Malteser creme brulee Kids meal generous and free

Do Not order the steak. The filet is tough meat. I ordered…read moremed/rare and got med/well done. Not a great meal but good drinks/wine list.

Upon arriving to Le Bistrot Pierre I had spent a week in the Paris area and I was really reluctant…read moreto try Le Bistrot but my Stockton Heath colleague insisted it's the best French Cuisines north of London. I'm glad I listened. It just happen to be a sunny day in the Warrington area outside of Manchester so I sat in the traditional outside french patio. I ordered my usual le moutard ou baguette. For 10 pounds I ordered a two course meal starting with beef carpaccio with salad and then the main plate was braised Scottish beef with a nice red wine mushroom sauce. My friend had a nice pomegranate couscous dish with asparagus that was absolutely the best cous cous dish I've ever had, so much flavor and the texture was just right. The food was surprisingly amazing. It would be insulting to my french chefs to say Le Bistrot Pierre on this day was in Paris quality but it was great Parisian food type quality and presentation.

I really wanted to like this place..because inside, this is a stunning place…read more After being turned away from Ego we were fast running out of options..so whipping my handy yelp app out...I followed its trail. Stepping in was picturesque. A family with young kids who knew their table etiquette laughed with the sharp looking waiter while sipping wine. The decor was beautiful, with natural stone walls, laden with vintage French iconography. Approaching the podium the smart looking waiter courteously invited us in while offering to take our jackets. Very polite..a great start ,:) The wine menu was fantastic, including other spirits and imported strong beer at an average price. Flipping through the giant The Times sized menus did not leave much room..they however contained french classics..beef bourguignon, Coc a van , steaks burgers, seafood salads etc. Settling on the drinks we were asked if we wanted olives or anything..we instead requested the flat bread for £7 which came with either ham , chicken, mushroom and parmesan or goats cheese with courgette. The food seemed to take a while to come but we were provided French stick to nibble on while we waited. When it arrived, it looked good..but when I picked a piece up..it was flacid. The bottom was soggy like the dough had not been cooked...the goats cheese covered the unpleasantries and I was too hungry to argue. The main, again took awhile to arrive. My parcel of sea bass landed eventually with a side of veggies..Ripping the parcel open exposed a nice bit of fish but in a greasy sauce and over cooked tomatoes. My colleagues beef bourguignon looked good, with a rich red wine sauce but no knife was provided. Luckily the beef was tender enough to eat with a fork. Too full for dessert we finished with coffee. Which was good..overall a great ambiance, good service when they served you..but felt forgotten about sometimes and the food..well ..Cafe Rougeish? It didn't match up to the decor..and pricey for what it was...New chef,?

This was my first visit to the Brasserie Malmaison Liverpool, having booked it via the Open Table…read moreapp. The restaurant is located inside the Malmaison Hotel, on Princes Dock, Liverpool. I arrived about twenty minutes ahead of schedule (I'd planned to walk from my hotel, but given the appalling weather, I got a taxi), but was warmly greeted and swiftly seated. My host escorted me to my table and handed me the menu. I had read that there was a set menu on offer, but was not permitted to have this as it was meant for hotel guests only. The menu I was given covered all bases and wasn't exorbitantly priced. My meal was as follows: Starter Fritto Mistro A selection of seafood in a light batter, with courgette slices, also in batter. Served with garlic mayonnaise and a sweet chilli dipping sauces. Main Course Calves Liver, Bacon and Mashed Potato Liver was served well done or pink (I chose the latter), with bacon and mashed potato. I opted for a side dish of wilted spinach. Desert Lemon sponge with winter fruit and served with whipped cream Drinks Diet coke A carafe of water was served at the table. My meal was very pleasant indeed. The starter was fresh, tasty and very well presented. The batter was light and did not overpower the dish. The two dipping sauces were an excellent accompaniment. The main course was very tasty and cooked to perfection, with a very pleasant ju. The mashed potato was light and fluffy (exactly as I like it) and my wilted spinach (a very decent sized portion) rounded off the dish very nicely indeed. My desert was lovely, light and very pleasant indeed. Some may say it was a little too sweet, but for me it was perfect. We all like different things. The ambience of the restaurant was pleasant enough. I'm not a fan of open ceilings that show air conditioning ducts, but each to their own. It certainly didn't detract from the meal. There was a decent amount of background music, which was enjoyable. As I dined alone, I brought a magazine to read and didn't feel out of place. Service was decent enough from a range of people. Nick was my main server. Whilst pleasant enough, wasn't really communicative, but that was possibly as he was busy. My final bill came to £38.50 as it included 10% service. I'm personally not a fan of having this included, but as it happens, the service I received overall deserved the charge. I'd recommend this place as food is decent enough, but prices are on the high side. Would I return again? Whilst it wouldn't be on my "must go to list", I'd return if I was in the area. Many congratulations to the kitchen staff who made my meal very enjoyable. A special mention to James, who I'd spoken to earlier in the evening on the phone. A very friendly, professional member of the team.

Malmaison is a chain, a hotel, a restaurant with a nice waterfront view, and a little isolated from…read moreother restaurants, all of which bodes ill for the food; the restaurant met expectations on this score. Remember the last time you felt ripped off at a restaurant? Add £2 or £3 to that and you've got Malmaison. We each ordered a burger with chips, I had two pints of pale ale, and we shared a dessert cocktail. We ordered our burgers medium rare; they came well done (the girlfriend's was especially overcooked) and bland, though the chips were something of a saving grace. These average-at-best burgers would have been poor value for £10 apiece; £16 is highway robbery. Likewise for the "pints," which I ordered without seeing a price on the menu, and which came in at £4 each for two 2/3 pints. The cocktail wasn't cheap by any means, but left a much better impression; their excellent mixed drinks menu is the only thing worth revisiting. Our servers were friendly but not terribly helpful. The host seemed new and took a long time to take our drink order, and the server was unapologetic when my partner gave her the lowdown on her dry, overcooked food. Regardless of how happy you are with the food or service, however, a 10% service fee is added to your bill at the end. In retrospect I see this is written in fine print at the bottom of the menu, but it seemed insulting at the time. Evidently they do not expect repeat customers. While this is far from the worst dinner we've had, it is certainly our worst meal at this price point. By this reckoning Malmaison Brasserie deserves a "1," except that Malbar next door offers a pleasant, relaxing ambiance to pair well with their cocktails, and perhaps make the overpriced, mediocre food go down a little easier (along with memories thereof). When city centre venues have long degenerated into their weekly drunken, ear-splitting, chaotic mess, Malbar is a solid choice for a late beverage at a conversational volume. If you absolutely must eat nearby, even hotel patrons would do well to walk seven minutes north to Bacchus Taverna or fifteen minutes east to Delifonseca if they want a nice dinner and have the time to spare; but a nightcap or two at the hotel afterward would suit.

What a fabulous find for lunch away from the crowds of the food hall. This is a very classy…read morebrasserie that is part of a new family of restaurants. The interior had lovely lighting and a very contemporary decor. The starter of home made houmus was delicious and the main course was also fantastic. It was fish cakes and there was lots of fish inside a lovely crispy exterior. I look forward to trying out the sister Red House in Chester soon.

A bit of a franchised poorer sister of the original in Chester. The food was palatable enough, and…read morein fact was quite tasty if a little overpriced, however, the restaurant itself is a pretty soulless unit with zero ambiance or charm for an evening meal. Think 'contemporary works canteen' and you would be quite close to the mark! The staff were 'unhurried' to say the least and had to be asked several times for any kind of service. I nearly always leave a tip but really felt completely unable to do so on this occasion! If you fancy an upgrade from mcdonalds then give it a try.. Otherwise avoid!