Proper little gem of a restaurant, the food is delicious, I'm not sure what traditional Turkish…read morefood is meant to be like but if you like a lot of flavours, and a lot of meat then this is the place. You get a lot for your money here, service is great as well, I would highly recommend

Sandwiched between two other restaurants you would be forgiven for missing Efes but that would be…read moreyour loss. The food is absolutely wonderful and I prefer this restaurant to their other which is in Knutsford if only for the chaotic fun caused by owner Shah. Imagine a 5' 4 Indian 'Basil Fawlty' with purple streaks in his hair tearing around and serving 6 tables at once then you will picture Shah however he smiles constantly and is nice to the staff. I can forget the occassional double bookings and the order mix ups because it's such fun to eat here and the food is superb. A word of warning book your table as it is very popular and dont expect to rush just enjoy the fantastic experience, then can even cater for parties in the upstairs dining room.

I ate here a few weeks ago, usually I would go to the curry mile but fancied something a little…read morecloser to home. I was not to be disappointed. The food was great, the service was second to noe. While the exterior may not be much to look at who care's you don't sit on the outside looking in. I would highly recommend giving this a go.

Centrally located and Mediterranean in flavour, this restaurant is one of a grand tradition of…read moreeateries which uses the word Olive in its title. And why not? Olives are great little things, they provide oil, they're delicious to nibble, they make pizzas and salads what they are, they finish off a martini. The focus is mainly Italian here, and the bread is particularly amazing with a tomato, basil and spinach option. Mmm. The simplicity is what makes it - there are only a few dishes to choose from but they're excellent ones. I was a huge fan of the vegetarian pancake, a savoury delight filled with almonds, tomato, spinach and mushroom. The combination worked a treat. The desserts are very much traditional, with tiramisu, pannacotta, crème brulee and cheeses, so if you don't like any of those you might find your sweet tooth unsatiated! It's a cute place with a friendly atmosphere and the staff are great. So a couple of goes and you might have exhausted the menu, but who cares? We all keep going back to places and grabbing the same dish again and again - this just makes the process far easier.

Bistro Noir is a fairly regular haunt for me, either for socialising or for informal business…read moremeetings and I must say it scores well for both... With its extremely good value 3 courses for £9.99 deal Sunday to Tuesday then their still pretty appealing 2 courses for £12.95 Weds to Saturday you can have a good old feed here and not break the bank (although you might need to wear your elasticated waist trousers...the last time I went with a friend on a Tuesday night she insisted on me ordering a dessert even though I was full. "But I can't eat it!" I said. "Never mind, she replied, "I'll eat it for you. But you HAVE to order it because it's part of the deal!!!" I had to practically roll her home... The menu is actually rather an odd mix of styles in my opinion with a mix of British (roasts), American (burgers), classic French (pates and steaks), Mediterranean (feta salads and calamari) Jamaican and Asian (plus last time I was in they were playing Spanish or Mexican music - go figure) but to be honest you don't go to Bistro Noir for continuity of culinary style. The starters are always tasty and a decent size and the main courses rarely a disappointment. I always really enjoy the Jamaican goat curry and there is a beautiful Sri Lankan chicken curry that I thoroughly recommend. And keep your eyes open for the specials...I once had a fillet steak with Stroganoff sauce and creamy mash potatoes. I still drool now thinking about it. I rarely eat a dessert when out for an evening meal so I tend to sample the B.N puds and cakes when in there for a coffee sometimes of an afternoon. They do a gluten free chocolate torte which is a little piece of heaven on a plate. And as a woman who is extremely fussy about how I like my coffee, I have to say their lattes are second to none. All in all a big thumbs up from me. Fine dining it ain't but tasty food in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere it is. And you'll have money left over for drinks on Lark Lane afterwards...

I had an enjoyable late lunch here last Saturday. Although the décor is up to standard for a…read morebistro, the preponderance of families with tots ensured the atmosphere didn't get too rarified! But this wasn't a problem for me, and the ambience is probably more sophisticated during the evening. The cake and dessert selection is a big thing here with everything being made from scratch. Vegetarian options on the menu were enough - a soup of the day, panninis (?) and a couple of mains. I enjoyed my choice of baked red pepper stuffed with couscous, sundried tomatoes, olives and with a pesto over the top. I specifically asked, and the chips are definitely handcut on the premises. Everything on the plate was as it should be. Chips, albeit handcut, seems to be a bit of a fallback to fill out the vegetarian option in British 'bistros'. For me, the couscous stuffing here was more enjoyable and healthful than the chips. The service was friendly and attentive, although I did feel that one waitress was haring around the tables a bit much - a wee bit more serenity does wonders for the digestion, I find! Price is definitely right - I don't have the receipt to hand, but £6.99 is my recollection. I would have no problems with eating here again. If you like the ambience of West Didsbury in Manchester you might like to checkout Lark Lane, which has similar options for comparing the menus of a tight concentration of 'foodie' restaurants and pubs before making your choice. And with Sefton Park, the regenerated Festival Gardens and Riverside Walk (basically, a new promenade along the side of the River Mersey) nearby, this part of the world is definitely worth a visit.

They will do everything you ask, a few years ago it was my grandma's birthday snd we had candles…read moreand we asked them to put 72 on because she was turning 72,and no joke they put all 72 candles on. The food was really tasty too. Good overall experience would reccomend. The atmosphere was good too.

Went to Ego at the weekend. This time it gets upgraded from a 2/5 to a 3/5. If I am honest, the…read morefood is just "decent" - a solid 3/5. But unlike last time, we didn't have to wait ages for the food. We went at lunch time and it was a bit quiet so may explain why. For starter I went for pate which came with some bread - I always like pate wherever I have eaten it and its never been bad. Its nothing spectacular but tasted good. For main, I went for the cod loin. Decided against going for something I would normally get like a steak and went for something healthier - although the pancetta the cod loin was wrapped in was probably not that healthy! It came with seasoned veg - potatoes, mini carrots and mangetout. Potatoes were quite nice but unfortunately not the carrots or mangetout - tasted like maybe been boiled too long. But overall it was all pretty nice and good service.

The atmosphere in here is really warm and friendly and you are greeted personally by the owners on…read moreyour arrival. The price of the food is very reasonable, with 2 courses coming to around £10-£12 per head. The unique selling point to this little bistro is the fact that you can take your own wine for a £2 corkage charge - absolutely brilliant idea, as from my experience win is usually way overpriced.

Called in for a simple cup of coffee and became a fan of this very excellent facility…read more While I am a visitor to Liverpool, I will definitely be returning to this cafe bistro on a future visit. Customer service was first rate. Appreciated the style and charisma of the owner too!

I've eaten at Fat Olive a few times, predominantly for large occassions/celebrations, the most…read morerecent being the other half's auntie getting engaged. What better way to celebrate than to gather 18 of your closest family and pile into a good restaurant where you're guaranteed some good grub and a large table to sit at? Eating from the fixed price menu, we were asked to send our menu choices before the meal, presumably so they could be prepared in the kitchen. Despite it being April, the fixed price menu online is labelled March, causing confusion amongst many of the party. Turns out the fixed price menu doesn't change that often, so why label it? I opted for the braised beef & chips followed by chocolate brownie. How yawn of me. None of the starters took my fancy - think things like garlic mushrooms, pate, and fish - and even the mains were a bit of a minefield. We were all asked to email our orders through and, when we got to the restaurant, there was an unexpected delay caused by Mr. Fat Olive only receiving 16 orders so he had only set the table for 16. Why not ring and double check? Who knows. Once we all got seated - not an easy feat with so many of you! - food came quickly and service was nice and smooth. Plates were put down full and taken away empty. My beef was nice and soft, served with great chips, but a distinct lack of vegetables; the bowl that came was predominantly cabbage with a piece or two of broccoli. My brownie, from what I can remember, was nice and gooey, probably not what I needed after wine and beef, but it still went down a treat. The atmosphere at Fat Olive is nice and relaxed, not too formal but still appropriate for big occassions.

I love this place! Have a been a few times in the past year or so, and it never fails to delight…read more The variety of food is amazing, and even simple items are cooked beautifully - I can't remember exactly all the meals I've eaten, but I've never been disappointed. It's usually a wonderful relaxed atmosphere and nice decor (not too cheesy etc). Would recommend to all for a special night out. And it's well handy to the town centre.

Not a bad restaurant, been a couple of times and the food was good…read more After ordering our meals we were told by the waitress it would be cheaper if we went for the special which saved us pounds , so honest and reliable also. Clean and tidy would go again

This is a very nice Mediterranean and English restaurant. It is quite small inside but very nice…read moredecor. Menu is varied and the food delicious, the Mediterranean vegetables are lovely and so are the steaks. They have offers like 2 courses for a certain price or 3 courses which is good. Staff are lovely and service is good too.

Established as a local, cosy Greek Taverna, this restaurant has since expanded and revamped itself…read moreto be a modern equivalent of the typical Greek. The interiors are cool and clean with a more minimalist feel than the usual trellises and vines and pottery that you're accustomed to. The atmosphere here would suit a place in the city centre rather than suburbia - the staff are friendly and efficient, the music evocative but not overpowering and the general feeling is that you can have an authentic Greek experience without someone smashing your plates. The food is amazing - I'm a big fan of Mediterranean flavours and after spending some time living in Cyprus I'm an even bigger fan of Greek and Turkish tastes. For meat lovers, the Keftedes meatballs is a good place to start. Lefteris' house special Ouzo Chicken is also something not to be missed, although I'm a fan of the traditional Mousaka , Kleftiko and Stifado. If you're a veggie, you can't go wrong with the Houmous, Tzatziki and Tahini dips to start, and then there's veggie Mousaka or my favourite, Dolmades (stuffed vine leaves) which are delish. Prices are reasonable - you're looking at around £14 for a main - and if you're a fan of all things Greek, this is somewhere you must try.

Lefteris is a great Greek restaurant on Allerton Road which actually has a feel of Greece! The…read moreculture and atmosphere will prove to be a real important part of your night. The music and the decor of the restaurant will make you feel like you're back on your holidays. The food is great with a wide range of meals no matter what sort of thing you're into - there is plenty to choose from, meat, fish or veggie. The restaurant has had a makeover not too long ago, which has proved to be a part of Lefteris' success along Allerton Road, as it now has the look that you seem to need to make it down this popular stretch. My main downfall is the fact that they only accept cash - not ideal when you are large party dining out.