Liverpool is home to restaurants and cafés serving delicious dishes from all over the world.
We've selected 30 of our favourite restaurants in and around Liverpool city centre that we think everyone needs to try at least once.
Whether you're looking for the perfect venue to enjoy a tasty meal with friends, family or a date, there's bound to be somewhere that tickles your fancy.
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Many of the restaurants listed below cater for vegetarians, vegans and special dietary requirements, so there's something for everyone.
You can have your say by telling us your favourite restaurant in the comments section.
1. Christakis
Liverpool institution Christakis on Duke Street offers a variety of Mediterranean cuisine and a party atmosphere.
Every Friday and Saturday the restaurant offers dinner and dancing with Greek dancers, belly dancers and DJs.
136-138 Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 5BB
2. Fogo Brazil
Brazilian rodizio restaurant Fogo Brazil replaced Liverpool favourite Uncle Sam’s on Bold Street in 2019 and has steadily grown in popularity since.
It offers authentic Brazilian cuisine in the heart of the city.
94 Bold Street, Liverpool L1 4HY
3. Greek Taverna, Bold Street
This venue is an authentic Greek restaurant serving "exquisite" food and drinks to delight its customers.
Greek Taverna Bold Street offers a traditional Greek atmosphere that's friendly and welcoming.
76 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4HR
4. Pippin’s Corner
This cosy café is based on Lark Lane and serves homely British food, including vegetarian and vegan options.
64 Lark Lane, Liverpool, L17 8UU
5. Carlisi
Dale Street restaurant Carlisi is a modern Italian-fusion concept bar.
It offers a variety of cocktails and Italian light bites made from fresh local ingredients.
92-94 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 5TF
6. Cowshed
Seel Street favourite Cowshed is known for its finest quality steak and is a must for beef lovers!
It serves its beef with classic or creative sides if you want to try something new.
104 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4BL
7. Dale Street Kitchen
Dale Street Kitchen is popular for its tasty award-winning breakfasts.
The restaurant offers fresh juices and smoothies to go with your brunch which can be enjoyed in a relaxing atmosphere.
90 Dale Street Unit 3 Westminster Chambers, Liverpool L2 5TF
8. Bundobust
Bundobust has been serving up casual Indian food inspired by traditional street food dishes in Liverpool since May 2019.
The restaurant is also known for its selection of craft beers.
17-19 Bold Street First Floor, Liverpool, L1 4DN
9. Gustum Bar & Restaurant
Rose Lane restaurant and bar Gustum offers a variety of mezes, starts, mains and desserts.
It has an extensive variety of seafood, meat and caters for vegetarians.
72 Rose Lane, Liverpool, L18 8AG
10. 109 Allerton
Modern restaurant 109 Allerton uses fresh local ingredients to create "unforgettable" dishes.
It serves a selection of unique meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
109 Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DD
11. Lucy in the Sky
This city centre coffee shop serves simple but delicious meals for breakfast and lunch, and has as variety of cakes.
The breakfast at Lucy in the Sky is particularly popular with locals and is served all day.
Exchange Street East Unit 2, Imperial Court, Liverpool, L2 3PQ
12. Shiraz Palace
Shiraz Palace serves a range of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine.
The restaurant also has a great choice of wines, beers, cocktails and spirits to accompany your meal.
45 Ranelagh Street, Liverpool, L1 1JR
13. The No.9 Bar and Restaurant
Dedicated to the legendary footballer Dixie Dean, the No.9 Bar and Restaurant is named after the iconic number he wore on his back.
It offers Everton-inspired cuisine and has touches of blue décor. The restaurant is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for lunch and dinner.
67 Victoria Street The Dixie Dean Hotel, Liverpool, L1 6DE
14. YourThai Café
Award-winning YourThai Café serves authentic Thai cuisine.
Food is cooked to order using fresh ingredients and the chef creates dishes using recipes and inspiration from her family and background in Thailand.
323 Prescot Road Old Swan, Liverpool, L13 3BS
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15. Shiraz BBQ
Shiraz BBQ is a premier and authentic Mediterranean & Middle Eastern Grill Restaurant that has been serving Merseyside and beyond since 2011.
It's charcoal main courses and kebabs are a particular favourite!
19 North John Street, Liverpool, L2 5QU
16. The Old Hardware Shop
Woolton Village restaurant The Old Hardware Shop is a vegan café which first opened in 2014.
It's known for its traditional greasy spoon style all-day breakfasts and ice cream milkshakes.
8 Woolton Street Woolton Village, Liverpool, L25 5JA
17. The Floating Grace
A unique experience, The Floating Grace offers a dining experience on board a boat.
It serves classic comfort food and has a variety of cruises, including Sunday lunch and evening dinner trips.
Albert Dock, Salthouse Quay, Liverpool, L3 4AE
18. Mason’s
Serving everything from breakfast through to dinner, Mason’s has been a hit in Liverpool since it opened.
The restaurant's bottomless brunches and cocktail masterclasses are particular favourites.
42 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4AU
19. Yukti Indian Street Fusion
Based on Renshaw Street in the city centre, Yukti serves a variety of classic Indian dishes, the ideal location for a curry night with friends and family.
There's also an A La Carte menu and a great selection of wines and beers.
73 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SJ
20. Silk Rd Liverpool
Silk Rd is known for its eclectic menu of tapas dishes "from the Pacific to the Mediterranean".
It's the perfect place to get together with friends and family to share a variety of delicious small plates.
Beetham Plaza 25 The Strand Beetham Plaza, Off Brunswick Street, Liverpool, L2 0XJ
21. La Finca Eivissa
La Finca is an Ibiza-themed three-storey building serving Ibizan inspired cocktails and tapas dishes.
It also had cocktail bars serving a variety of cocktails until the early hours.
14 Back Colquitt Street Arthouse Square, Liverpool, L1 4DE
22. Gino D'Acampo My Restaurant
The chef now has two restaurants and a Sky Bar in Liverpool.
Each Gino D'Acampo restaurant serves classic Italian dishes and some with a Gino twist!
1 Castle St, Liverpool L2 4SW and Old Hall St, Exchange St E, Liverpool L3 9LQ.
23. Cucina di Vincenzo
Award-winning restaurant Cucina di Vincenzo serves classic Italian food using the freshest and highest quality ingredients.
The restaurant also caters for large parties and events.
256 Woolton Road, Liverpool, L16 8NE
24. Bacaro
From the team behind Salt House Tapas and Hanover Street Social, Bacaro has been a hit since it launched in 2014.
Snacks called cichetti are served in small plates and there's an A La Carte and Lunch menu, as well as Gluten Free and Dairy Free dishes.
47 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 9UB
25. Bouchon
Bistro and bar Bouchon serves classic French dishes in the heart of Liverpool.
Its menus include A La Carte, Dairy Free, Gluten Free and vegan.
55 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 9TN
26. Tusk
Tusk is an Asian infusion venue and joined forces with its sister brand 52 Rose Lane Bistro in 2019.
It's open Fridays and Saturdays.
52 Rose Ln, Liverpool L18 5ED
27. Saffron Waterloo
Saffron Waterloo serves contemporary Indian Nepalese cuisine that's available to enjoy in the restaurant or as a takeaway.
92 St. Johns Road Waterloo, Liverpool, L22 9QQ
28. Revolution St Peters Square
Sister site to Revolution on the Albert Dock, the St Peters Square venue has four unique bars, a restaurant and clubroom.
Enjoy cocktails and nibbles or a hearty meal.
Revolution St Peters Square Fleet Street, Liverpool, L1 4DQ
29. Elif
Turkish restaurant Elif offers fine dining and is particularly famous for its charcoal specials from the grill.
The Fiveways 138-140 Queens Drive, Liverpool, L15 6XZ
30. Casa Italia
Authentic Italian restaurant Casa Italia is one of Liverpool's longest-established eateries, serving the city for over 40 years.
If you fancy a classic pasta or pizza dish and a great atmosphere, Casa is the place to go!
114 South Road Waterloo, Liverpool, L22 0ND
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