These great restaurants in Liverpool are stylish and unique. They present many and varied cuisines – a reminder that this is a city that built its fortunes as a global trading port and, importantly, one that has a long tradition of welcoming people from around the globe.

Scattered across the city, you’ll find elegant fine-dining restaurants and buzzing contemporary eateries. What they have in common are dedicated kitchen teams creating innovative and exciting dishes, combined with a commitment to excellent service and warm hospitality. Read on to find our picks of the best places to eat in Liverpool and all they have to offer.

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    Panoramic 34

    Modern European cuisine in a lofty location

    Panoramic 34
    • Ζευγάρια
    • Φαγητό
    • Πολυτέλεια

    Panoramic 34 is a cool restaurant in Liverpool whose name is a bit of a giveaway. Situated on the 34th floor of the West Tower in the heart of Liverpool’s city centre, the first thing you notice about this restaurant is the views. But that's not the only highlight, because the food’s as special as the setting.

    Begin your meal with hand-dived Loch Fyne scallops or Cornish mackerel accompanied by gooseberry and horseradish buttermilk. Follow with Cheshire pork fillet served, as tradition dictates, with apple or Burton lamb with charred aubergine. Round off your meal with crème brûlée or a cheeseboard, and let it all digest over coffee as you take in that extraordinary panorama.

    Τοποθεσία: West Tower, Brook St, Liverpool L3 9PJ, UK

    Ώρες λειτουργίας: Tuesday–Sunday from 11 am to 11 pm (closed on Mondays)

    Τηλέφωνο: +44 (0)151 236 5534

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    The Art School Restaurant

    Elegant fine dining in a sophisticated space

    The Art School Restaurant
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    • Φαγητό
    • Πολυτέλεια

    The Art School Restaurant can be found in Liverpool’s Georgian Quarter though it occupies the Victorian Home for Destitute Children building, which dates from 1888. The Lantern room is bright and airy, serving prix-fixe fare and tasting menus that will satisfy the pickiest of gourmands.

    Retire to the cellar for an after-dinner drink in what the owners accurately dub their “subterranean sanctuary”. Acoustic live music nights every Thursday encourage patrons to linger.

    Τοποθεσία: 1 Sugnall St, Liverpool L7 7EB, UK

    Ώρες λειτουργίας: Tuesday–Saturday from noon to 2 pm and 5 pm to 9.15 pm (closed on Sundays and Mondays)

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    The Florist Bar & Restaurant Liverpool

    The perfect marriage of food and flowers

    The Florist Bar & Restaurant Liverpool
    • Οικογένειες
    • Φαγητό

    The Florist Bar and Restaurant occupies a storied, Grade-II building in Liverpool which originally housed a school for the blind. The building later served as a police headquarters and a music venue. Step through the door today and you can’t fail to be wowed by the blossom tree and wall of flowers which set a new tone for the place.

    The food is just as appealing as the decor. The crowd-pleasing menu offers up classic fare such as chicken katsu curry, BBQ pork belly, crispy halloumi, and lamb kofta. There’s also an extensive brunch menu plus a tempting list of cocktails and gins to work your way through.

    Τοποθεσία: 24 Hardman St, Liverpool L1 9AX, UK

    Ώρες λειτουργίας: Monday–Thursday from 10 am to 11 pm, Friday from 10 am to midnight, Saturday from 9 am to midnight, Sunday from 9 am to 11 pm

    Τηλέφωνο: +44 (00151 294 4695

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    Cowshed Liverpool

    A stylish place for meat-lovers

    Cowshed Liverpool
    • Ζευγάρια
    • Φαγητό

    Cowshed Liverpool is a trendy steakhouse in Liverpool with a passion for beef. Behind an unassuming façade lies a place that prides itself on grilling fine cuts of steak to your specifications. They encourage diners not to opt for ‘well-done’ so as not to ruin their meal.

    On the menu, they offer advice about how each should be cooked to ensure it tastes as good as possible – a flat iron from the cow’s shoulder blade should never go beyond medium while a rump steak is ideally served rare.

    Τοποθεσία: 104 Seel St, Liverpool L1 4BL, UK

    Ώρες λειτουργίας: Monday–Friday from 4 pm to 10 pm, Saturday and Sunday from noon to 10 pm

    Τηλέφωνο: +44 (0)151 708 7580

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    Lunya

    Catalonian tapas, cheese and charcuteries

    Lunya
    • Φαγητό
    • Καταναλωτές

    Lunya is an award-winning restaurant housed in a beautifully renovated 18th-century warehouse in central Liverpool. Tables fill a space within exposed brick walls and beneath steel beams and hanging hams.

    This Catalan gem is the ideal spot for a night out with friends. Order a table laden with small plates to share. Flavoursome albóndigas, pan-fried chorizo, calamari and sardines transport you to the tapas bars of Barcelona and beyond, while hybrid dishes such as Catalan scouse are a nod to your actual location.

    Τοποθεσία: 55 Hanover St, Liverpool L1 3DN, UK

    Ώρες λειτουργίας: Monday and Tuesday from noon to 9 pm, Wednesday and Thursday from noon to 9.30 pm, Friday from noon to 10 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 10 pm, Sunday from 10 am to 8.30 pm

    Τηλέφωνο: +44 (0)151 706 9770

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    Six by Nico Liverpool

    Rotating menus showcasing global cuisines

    Six by Nico Liverpool
    • Ζευγάρια
    • Φαγητό
    • Νυχτερινή ζωή

    Six by Nico is a popular restaurant in Liverpool, the brainchild of Scottish-Italian chef Nico Simeone. This national chain’s 6-course menu changes every 6 weeks. Each reincarnation is based on food as a narrative, featuring a different region, personal experience or memory.

    Typical themes include Vietnamese cuisine evoking memories of Hanoi, a culinary journey based around the route of the Orient Express or a Guilty Pleasures menu which presents a fun twist on junk food. A wine-pairing menu and coordinating aperitif complete the picture.

    Τοποθεσία: N John St, Liverpool L2 5QY, UK

    Ώρες λειτουργίας: Monday and Thursday from 4.30 pm to 11.15 pm, Friday–Sunday from noon to 11.15 pm

    Τηλέφωνο: +44 (0)151 236 4708

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    Röski

    Relaxed, creative British dining in Liverpool

    Röski
    • Ζευγάρια
    • Φαγητό
    • Πολυτέλεια

    Röski is a modern British diner in Liverpool that showcases the considerable talents of Masterchef: The Professionals’ winner Anton Piotrowski. Intimate in scale, the interior is sophisticated and on-trend, boasting herringbone floors, white linen and stylish lighting.

    The food is creative, playful and exquisitely presented. A typical tasting menu might include such dishes as trout with tangy wasabi ponzu sauce and cauliflower served with Legbar eggs – known for their unique pastel blue shells. Vegetarians and pescetarians can be accommodated with a little notice.

    Τοποθεσία: 16 Rodney St, Liverpool L1 2TE, UK

    Ώρες λειτουργίας: Thursday–Saturday from noon to 2 pm, Wednesday–Saturday from 6 pm to 9.30 pm

    Τηλέφωνο: +44 (0)151 708 8698

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    Spire

    Award-winning cuisine just out of Liverpool’s city centre

    Spire
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    Spire is a contemporary restaurant in Liverpool serving modern British and European fare. The decor is modern, featuring exposed brick and a spiral staircase. Though its location is a little out of the centre, conveniently for visitors it is just a stone’s throw from Penny Lane, the street immortalised by The Beatles.

    The menu at Spire is imaginative and exciting. Start with potted ham hock, chicken liver parfait or Portobello mushroom carpaccio. Spire’s fish and chips is a perennial favourite, though you might be tempted to try the harissa-marinated Goosnargh chicken or pan-fried sea bass instead.

    Τοποθεσία: 1 Church Rd, Liverpool L15 9EA, UK

    Ώρες λειτουργίας: Wednesday–Sunday from noon to 9 pm (closed on Mondays)

    Τηλέφωνο: +44 (0)151 734 5040

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    Lerpwl

    Creative cocktails and cuisine

    Lerpwl
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    Lerpwl is a lively waterfront restaurant overlooking Albert Dock. The name is Welsh for Liverpool, referencing the considerable influence the hinterland has had on the place’s owners. They foster a connection to the surrounding countryside and sea, utilising local farms and fisheries to bring fresh ingredients to the city.

    The atmosphere is informal and the food authentic. Dishes are prepared in the open kitchen. Try Anglesey crab, served with celeriac and dill and rarebit topped crumpet, or organic Rhug Estate lamb paired with aubergines and a chive and anchovy emulsion. 

    Τοποθεσία: Albert Dock Britannia Pavilion, Liverpool L3 4AD, UK

    Ώρες λειτουργίας: Wednesday–Sunday from noon to 10 pm (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)

    Τηλέφωνο: +44 (0)151 909 6241

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    Skaus

    Casual dining inspired by the flavours of Scandinavia

    Skaus
    • Οικονομική διαμονή
    • Φαγητό

    Skaus is a food store and café in Liverpool that takes its inspiration from Scandinavian cuisine. The welcome is unmistakably Scouse and this casual, convivial eatery is a fine place to hang out as a result.

    The menu heavily features handmade dishes, including the sauces and pickles that accompany mains like beef scouse. Seasonable ingredients are sourced locally where possible and there’s a big effort to minimise food waste. From soda bread sandwiches to Swedish meatballs, the food’s sure to hit the spot.

    Τοποθεσία: 66 Allerton Rd, Liverpool L18 1LW, UK

    Ώρες λειτουργίας: Daily from 10 am to 6 pm

    Τηλέφωνο: +44 (0)151 245 6969

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Julia Hammond | Συγγραφέας