Deli Fonseca is one of the few places that makes me wish I was loaded…read more A fab independent deli in Liverpool's business district, it's packed floor to ceiling with all kinds of mouthwatering goodies. The gigantic counter displays a myriad of delicious cheeses, hams, olives, pates, anti-pasti and salads whilst the nearby baskets display fresh sticks and loaves of bread. To top it off, they have dozens of wooden shelves groaning with all kinds of lovely store cupboard treats from organic granola, cereals and cookies to oat cakes, chutneys, olive oils, vinegars, sauces and spices. Now, where did I put that darn lottery ticket?

This review is for the upstairs restaurant area - and sadly it is not a good one. One Saturday…read morelunchtime, I popped in for a light lunch. Nothing complicated - in the end, I ordered a Greek salad and a plate of Serrano ham rather than the pricier mains on the blackboards. I'm not sure how two really basic things could be so disappointing. I think it's because on the surface, this looks like a place that prides itself on sourcing and attention to detail. On the specials during my visit were such items as hand foraged local samphire, Cumbrian lamb and Pink's award winning sausages. So why was the Greek salad about 50% raw onion? Why did it feature those mealy crunchy supermarket basics tomatoes, cold from the fridge? Even the black olives mentioned on the menu were green. And they clearly did have black olives in the kitchen, because my four slices of Serrano ham (almost £6) came topped with a single olive. They boasted it was "20 month aged" - most of it had clearly been in their fridge, as it featured a faint tang of refrigerator and managed to be unpleasantly rubbery. Not sure how Serrano ham can even go rubbery but there you go. If you've boasting of excellent ingredients then it's unacceptable for the basics to fail so badly. I wouldn't bother returning.

Everything here is top notch. The fresh turkey baps are…read moredelicious and are fully loaded with meat and salad. The steak and sausages are the best around, we bought several times for the BBQ and were delighted each time. I live in Florida so only visit once a year, so see you in 2026

Delicious sausages and Welsh beef burgers Good lunch menu…read moregreat variety Highly recommend

Really clean friendly place, and the food is fantastic. The salads are massive and full of…read moreinteresting goodies, The hot food changes daily and is always fresh and delicious, and the flavoured coffees are a real treat. Well done guys :-)

Moo Baa Oinc is a fabulous butchers in Beaumaris. It's the kind of place you can't resist popping…read moreinto even if you have no intentions of purchasing any meat products, and on this occasion our instincts paid off as our visit here resulted in the best meal of our week in Anglesey. The butcher itself sells really high quality produce. They have won awards for their Welsh black beef and Welsh lamb. Chatting to Brian the proprietor was a really pleasure as meat is clearly his passion and he was keen to talk about the best cuts and the best way to prepare certain pieces, my boyfriend was in his element! As well as the butchers, they have a deli/produce store at the back and we came away with a few products. It was Brian who told us about Cennin*, the restaurant upstairs run by his wife on front of house, and Aled Williams, of Great British Menu fame, in the kitchen. Brian told us that they had opened the restaurant with the aim of obtaining Anglesey's first Micheli Star. Of course, we had to book up and we weren't disappointed. *See separate review.

You can't go wrong with great cheese. Ask if you don't know staff are great…read more The guys here stock a wide variety of cheese, crackers, chutney and many other little bits and pieces. If there is something that takes your fancy or you just need a hand choosing your latest and greatest cheese board. It's not the biggest shop in the world but sometimes good things come in small packages. Prices are middle of the road to high but you get what you pay for. It's always nice to get some good cheese and this is a great place to fulfil that need.

A very wide selection of cheeses from which to choose, including a featured cheese of the week…read morewhich you can try. On my visit it was an Argyle Cheshire. The excellent selection of different chutneys and oils pushed this shop higher in my estimations and when I saw they had a handful of real ales on the bottom shelf I was in dreamland (and 4 stars became 5).

This isn't just a deli where your grandma gets her crackers from! Palm's is a well established…read morelocal deli selling a wide range of locally sourced snacks and supplies! From water biscuits through to Pringles, this place is a gem of an alternative if you fancy sampling some local delights. They are one of few places in West Kirby and indeed locally that serve Patchwork Pate, a luxurious Pate in several flavours which is locally cherished! They release limited edition seasonal pates which are to die for! Palms also sell a large selection of breads and cheeses, this is a perfect shop to stock up for nibbles to go with wine or if you're throwing a posh party. They also stock great coffee beans that you can't get anywhere else in West Kirby, which is great for a coffee connoisseur! Be warned, this shop if quite pricey and is often inhabited by pensioners, so if you're in a rush, be prepared to take some sloooow time in the queue!

This spot was recommended to us for a coffee and desert stop. The part owner here also has a…read moreItalian restaurant and italian cooking school. We ll be here for a treat tomorrow.

"A man that never spends time with his family can never be a real man" famous words from one of the…read morebest onscreen characters on film, Don Vito Corleone. I'd like to think that philosophy is transferable when it comes to Mancunian foodies. You see,us North Westrians are lucky to have sibling cities such as Chester and Liverpool within half an hour's drive. I therefore make it my business to travel within this foodie heaven golden triangle as often as I can. On one such trip over the Easter weekend I stumbled upon this magnificent establishment. Wow. Mama Mia. Chamone. Superlative overload. Even Belissimo doesn't seem to cut it! We live in a world of monotonous corporate food chains. Yes, in twenty year's time Paolo & Donato's may well be one of those chains, such is the inevitability of expansion. But for now here it is, in all its glory. It was an absolute pleasure meeting Paolo the main proprietor, it's difficult to miss him actually. Wearing a genuine warm smile, his approach to greeting customers was more family like than business orientated. When you first visit this may seem a little strange, a bit like those overzealous fake smiling employees at Selfridges who ask you if you need any help every 2 minutes. (I can say that, I used to be one) Not the case here, the staff are extremely helpful and attentive. Love and affection oozes from the place. From the meticulously decorated deli counter, to the large family portrait that adorns the wall. I may just have found THE Italian go to place in the entire region. That coming from someone who hasn't even tried any of their food. No, this was just a quick pit stop for some ice-cream. Not just any ice cream folks, this was home madelicious, the good stuff. I chose a flavour I hadn't tried before, it had an Italian name that escapes me, but I'm here to report it was arguably THE most refreshing and tasty thing I've had for a long time. The sandwiches and pastry desserts looked and smelled heavenly and I have no doubt the taste buds won't be disappointed when I return to sample them. Keep an eye out for a more extensive review after my second trip. I did do my best to all but beg Paolo to open his next Deli in Manchester. He seemed very agreeable with the idea. Hallelujah P&D's is coming to Mancytown! Don't believe me? Next sun sponsored weekend, get in ya car and go check this place out peeps. You won't be disappointed, me promise!