After doing some epic vintage shopping on this street, we had soon worked up an appetite…read more After walking past we carried on until we reached the of the road. Then we turned around and looked at each other .. "Shall we try that place?" Retracing our steps we stepped inside this Moroccan wonderland. From the ceiling hung numerous elaborate lanterns, below, long benches piled with gem coloured cushions. It definitely felt like an Arabian Nights set. A waitress dressed in theme led us to a nearby table and provided us with menus. Drinks consisted of various teas and home made smoothies..I can't remember there being alcohol on the menu, perhaps I was still feeling fragile from the night before? Himself ordered a beetroot concoction of some sort while I had their Moroccan fresh lemonade followed by a special tea that had so many various spices in it , it was like a party in my mouth. The menu as to be expected, full of traditional Moroccan dishes with a tempting offer of three course meal for under £15. I normally shy away fro m things like this as the quality tends to go down. Impulsively we went for it.. For starters he ordered the falafel while I went for this filo pastry with olive and cheese served with chutney. For mains I had the lamb with caramelized fruit while he had the chicken tangine. For dessert there was just two options.. baklava or pancakes.. we went for the baklava thinking it would be lighter. When my starter arrived i did think " Oh no here is a generic frozen spring roll" however biting into it changed my mind immediately. It oozed with tasty cheese packed with herbs and olives, it tasted fresh and homely. I personally find falafel boring but it did taste okay..still preferred mine though. The tangines were both cooked to perfection.. the meat was tender and falling off the bone into a spicy pool of goodness. I poured the side plate of cous cous into the lamb to mop up the tasties. Finally the baklava, most of the pieces were good containing pistachio but some were dry and tasted like hay. To be honest by this point I was quite happy with everything else and full so I could not grumble. Overall I found it really reasonably price, the service friendly and the right level of attentiveness. The decor was fab and everything made me feel like i was back in Marrakesh again. Highly recommended. Yes I would come back. Only thing I can think to improve is the dessert section?

Plenty of food at every course, we both ha the traditional soup as it came highly recommended and…read morewas served with sesame seed flat bread. We then both opted for a tagine (a safe choice I know, but they didn't disappoint!) I chose the lamb and potato tagine and it was scorching hot! My young is still a little swollen, and as a result my friend had find her his meal way before I could properly tuck into mine! Though I do eat at the speed of a sloth, so it didn't make much difference. There's no alcohol on the menu, only soft drinks and a variety of hot and cold teas. The decor was beautiful with lanterns hanging from the ceiling and incense burning everywhere. Staff were helpful and recommend dishes, and 2 courses was cheaper than £15. Great value for all the food we got!

A hidden gem. Not only was the food incredible, but the owners were amazing and kind. It is a very…read moresmall dining space so be prepared to wait.

I love this cozy dinner! Cash only, be prepared to wait as…read morethe dishes are lovingly made. Absolutely worth the wait. In fact, I've dreamed of the food here often and can't wait to get back. I'd absolutely get the lamb tagine again, which is a generous portion and served super piping hot.

For far too long my home town of Ashton under Lyne has been short of an eatery which offers an…read moreinteresting alternative to the usual British lunchtime food. Then I was lucky enough to be recommended a new café in town called Mozaic, it's an authentic Moroccan establishment with all the food freshly prepared onsite. From my first visit I was instantly welcomed by the owner who is only too happy to let you try any of the exotic looking dishes on offer before you buy. You can certainly tell they are passionate about the food here.... you can taste it in every mouth full. They really know they're stuff and can reassuringly explain the ingredients of their dishes, offer serving suggestions or if you are hungry enough can give you a little taste of everything if you wish. You can take away or eat in, there are only five or six tables if you do choose to eat in so it's rather cosy; however this adds to the charm of the place. The falafel is the best I have ever tasted and if you want something filling and tasty on the go then I would suggest one of their flat bread wraps, which with any 2 side salads for about £3 - is about as excellent value for money as you can get for fresh food. There is a large selection of cold salads as well as hot dishes including vegetarian options, all the dishes I have tried so far I have enjoyed tremendously. Normally this is the kind of place that would outshine most similar establishments in Didsbury, Chorlton and the like which why it's even more exciting that we have something to sparkle on this side of the M60. For those of you who think that excellent cultural culinary delights finish at the End of Wilbraham Road, I implore you to make a visit Mozaic.

I really can't speak highly enough about this place. The food is absolutely incredible; the quality…read moreof ingredients is very high and the prices are extremely reasonable. I usually get a wrap which includes three sides; the price comes to £4.50 and it's massive. They have a lot of variety on offer, so I really would recommend if you're in the area. I only wish they were perhaps better at marketing themselves so I would have found them earlier - I've walked past thousands of times over the last decade and only just found out them a couple of weeks ago!

We came on a Saturday at 3pm, as we had a voucher from groupon,which indicated that the restaurant…read morewas opening at 12,it was for a 4 dishes lunch for 2( but ended being a buffet with eat as much as you want, why not? We had to come back the next week, as this is opening at 5pm.. Once we were inside, we were received by a lovely man... asking about our reservation, the one we didn't have, but the restaurant was empty so far, so we didn't have any problems to sit. The atmosphere was correct, normal amount of dishes for the money, 16 pounds for 2, and some sweets. All products look fresh, and they have tap water, which is always and options to save some pounds for expensive drinks.. The service was okay, but quite slow taking the dirty dishes. Some tables were quite close to the toilet too.. But the most important, value for money was right.

An "little gem", (the frequency of that term sickens me slightly) brasserie deals with all foods…read morefrom the general French/Moroccan/British style cuisine, the guys struggle to go wrong cause all they really do is burgers and steaks. Basically if you can cook it on a grill the brasserie will deal in said animal/plant. When I went it was for a steak I wasn't disappointed with a good cook followed up by some nice desserts and drinks. The staff are friendly, saying all this though I have had chums who've been disappointed before. O and before I finish up, the prices are reasonable too.

*****BRASSERIE CHEZ GERRARD , ALBERT SQUARE*****…read more We visited Chez Gerrard on Albert Square on Saturday7th August. The three of us were greeted by a pleasant young lady and were shown to our table. We were seated in the front part of the restaurant facing the Town Hall Square. We perused the menu whilst our wine order was taken. The fixed price option was moderately price but didn't particularly like the starters, so we decided to have a mixed platter of ham, cheese, 2 different pates accompained by red onion relish & pickles, from the al a carte. This proved to be a generous portion and we all tucked in and enjoyed this with french bread & butter. The main course we chose were salmon omelette for my wife & the chicken pane with french fries for my son and myself. To finish my wife had the selection of ice creams and my son and myself had the Belgian waffle with chocolate sauce and Vanilla ice cream. The whole occasion was relaxed and the food was delicious. The added attraction was the constant flow of wedding parties using the Town Hall steps for photograph! In all, an excellent meal, moderately priced, served by pleasant, attentive yet inobtusive waiting staff. Would recommend without hesitation.

Amongst the number of fish and chips shops, Italian restaurants and takeaways, one type of…read morerestaurant I didn't expect to see in Southport was one that specialises in Lebanese cuisine. But Lebanese cuisine is exactly what Alamir on Eastbank Street specialises in, offering its customers a menu full of various exotic Middle Eastern dishes for them to try and hopefully enjoy. The menu there is full of variety as well as good options for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike and their prices are generally pretty reasonable. It includes smaller dishes which you can get a few of as well as more substantial main dishes, such as samak billbatata (cod cooked with potatoes in a tomato sauce, very delicious) or various cous cous dishes that are very interesting sounding. The restaurant itself is quite tiny inside but they make good use of the space in there, meaning the atmosphere is cosy rather than cramped, and the staff there are friendly and attentive, ensuring your experience at Alamir is always a pleasant one. A good place to go if you're looking for something a bit different for dinner.

This is the best little hidden gem for many many miles around. We always take friends who haven't…read morebeen before and they are always genuinely amazed. The food (which is different to your usual southport blandness ) decor and service and generosity of the staff is amazing. The restaurant itself is small but authentic. 10 out of 10. Beautiful.

Lovely Turkish dishes - freshly made. Service and foods are…read moreexcellent even though it's jam-packed since it is popular. We enjoyed the food, especially Turkish Pizza - they're WOW and DELICIOUS! I will definitely coming back here again in the future. Highly recommended!

From the owner: We look forward to welcoming you for traditional Turkish dishes, freshly prepared and served by…read moreexperienced staff.