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Restaurants in Birkdale

• Michael’s Restaurant

  'A true hidden gem!' exclaimed one enthusiastic UK Restaurant Guide reporter about this 'fabulous little neighbourhood restaurant' close to the Royal Birkdale golf course.

  47 Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Merseyside - Cuisine: Modern European

Restaurants in Birkenhead

• Capitol

  Decorated to look like a Chinese art gallery, the Capitol occupies a Grade II-listed building overlooking Hamilton Square Gardens. Inside there is a riot of intricate hand-painted décor and every conceivable style of Chinese artwork on the walls.

  24 Argyle Street, Birkenhead, Merseyside - Cuisine: Chinese

• Sleep Station Hotel

  'Food' and 'Sleep' are the twin themes of this enterprising venture adjacent to Hamilton Square station. It's a combination of a bistro and brasserie, plus an organic bakery, food store and luxurious accommodation (the penthouse suite has spectacular views of Liverpool Bay).

  24-28 Hamilton Street, Birkenhead, Merseyside - Cuisine: Modern British

Restaurants in Irby

• Da Piero

  Da Piero is a gem of a neighbourhood Italian restaurant situated on a quiet road in Irby Village and it is a real family affair with Piero and his son Alan manning the stoves, while his charming wife runs front of house.

  5 Mill Hill Road, Irby, Merseyside - Cuisine: Italian

Restaurants in Liverpool

• 60 Hope Street

  Currently one of Liverpool's gastronomic frontrunners and synonymous with understated cool in the city, this end-of-terrace Georgian house is enviably situated not far from the Philharmonic Hall and the Anglican Cathedral, in the heart of the University quarter.

  Hope Street, Liverpool, Merseyside - Cuisine: Modern European

• Alma de Cuba

  'Extreme hedonism in spectacular surroundings', quipped the Washington Post about Alma de Cuba - one of the 'hippest and hottest' bars in the country and voted the UK's Best Venue 2008.

  St Peter's Church, Liverpool, Merseyside - Cuisine: Caribbean

• Chung Ku

  Sensational riverside views are one of the prime assets at this brilliantly designed, contemporary Chinese restaurant on Columbus Quay. You can view the sights from the windows of the two dining areas.

  Columbus Quay, Liverpool, Merseyside - Cuisine: Chinese

• Ego

  Huge glass windows and an open area for summertime meals are features of this branch of a small group of Mediterranean restaurants.

  Hope Street, Liverpool, Merseyside - Cuisine: Mediterranean

• Elude

  The imposing brick facade of Elude in Liverpool's Docklands conceals a seductive and intimate restaurant ideal for business negotiations and romantic dinners alike.

  Docklands, Liverpool, Merseyside - Cuisine: Modern European

• Gulshan

  Established in 1986 and Michelin-rated for the last fifteen years, Gulshan is a sophisticated Indian restaurant situated in the leafy suburbs of south Liverpool.

  544-548 Aigburth Road, Liverpool, Merseyside - Cuisine: Indian

• Hard Days Night Hotel, Blake's Restaurant

  Dedicated to the Fab Four, this lavishly re-designed Grade-II listed building is deep in the heart of Liverpool's 'Beatles Quarter', just round the corner from the original Cavern Club.

  Central Buildings, Liverpool, Merseyside - Cuisine: Modern British

• Malmaison

  A recent addition to the nationwide Malmaison chain, this contemporary hotel aims to offer 'breathtaking Manhattan style' in a prime setting overlooking Princes Dock.

  7 William Jessop Way, Liverpool, Merseyside - Cuisine: Modern European

• Mei Mei

  A slick recent arrival on the Liverpool scene right in the heart of the city's Chinatown, Mei Mei is earning quite a reputation for its freshly prepared, authentic dim sum.

  9 - 13 Berry Street, Liverpool, Merseyside - Cuisine: Chinese

• Merchants Bar & Restaurant

  Merchants Bar & Restaurant is the new restaurant set within the chic boutique hotel, 62 Castle Street, a renovated Georgian Grade II-listed building, once home to the Midland Bank, with magnificent views across James Street to the Victoria monument.

  62 Castle Street, Liverpool, Merseyside - Cuisine: Modern British

• Millon Tandoori Restaurant

  One of Liverpool's best-known Indian restaurants, Millon Tandoori is a smart, modern venue next to Allerton Library, some three miles out of the city centre.

  187 - 189 Allerton Road, Liverpool, Merseyside - Cuisine: Indian

• Olive Press

  Part of the Paul Heathcote empire, this mini-chain offers vibrant Mediterranean food for all the family in cosy, rustic surroundings.

  25 - 27 Castle Street, Liverpool, Merseyside - Cuisine: Mediterranean

• Pan Am

  'Pan Am' – as it's known – is a classy joint on Albert Dock, offering a sophisticated blend of regional American cuisine in a setting that looks like a futuristic version of a 1940s' speakeasy.

  Unit 22, Britannia Pavillion, Liverpool, Merseyside - Cuisine: International

• Puschka

  Tucked away in Liverpool's Georgian Quarter, Puschka is the very model of a friendly neighbourhood restaurant, in fact some say Puschka is decorated 'like the home of the most stylish person you know'.

  16 Rodney Street, Liverpool, Merseyside - Cuisine: Modern European

• Sapporo Teppanyaki Restaurant

  Sapporo's fun, showtime atmosphere makes it one of the most popular 'partying' restaurants in Liverpool. It's the perfect venue if you fancy theatrical gastronomic entertainment rather than a discreet culinary experience.

  134 Duke Street, Liverpool, Merseyside - Cuisine: Japanese

• Siam Garden

  Traditional Thai food in the busy Penny Lane quarter of the city. This cosy, but luxurious restaurant has been doing its stuff since 1994 and offers genuine cooking in an equally authentic setting of orchids and woodcarvings.

  607 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, Merseyside - Cuisine: Thai

• Side Door Restaurant

  Side Door (formerly the Other Place) is conveniently close to Liverpool's theatres and concert halls, and it does duty as a civilised bistro for meals before and after the show.

  29A Hope Street, Liverpool, Merseyside - Cuisine: Modern European

• Spire Restaurant

  The regeneration of Liverpool's Allerton Road district continues, and this recent arrival close to iconic Penny Lane is making a significant contribution to the local scene.

  1 Church Road, Liverpool, Merseyside - Cuisine: Modern European

• St Petersburg Russian Restaurant

  From Moscow to Merseyside (well, almost!), this fascinating place is reckoned to be the only truly authentic Russian restaurant outside London.

  7A York Street, Liverpool, Merseyside - Cuisine: Russian

• Tai Pan

  Situated above a vast Chinese supermarket overlooking the dockside hinterland north of the city centre, this well-known Liverpool restaurant is a sprawling giant of a place that can seat up to 400.

  W H Lung Building, Liverpool, Merseyside - Cuisine: Chinese

• The London Carriage Works

  Currently the talk of the town, the London Carriage Works is classily located in the glitzy surroundings of Liverpool's first boutique hotel on Hope Street in the heart of the cultural quarter.

  Hope Street Hotel, Liverpool, Merseyside - Cuisine: Modern British

• The Panoramic

  Currently scooping the title of 'England's highest restaurant', The Panoramic is way up on the 34th floor of the Beetham's West Tower, and promises visitors the prospect of 'dining in widescreen' with 360-degree, cinematic views of the Liverpool cityscape below.

  West Tower, Liverpool, Merseyside - Cuisine: Modern European

• The Patio

  The Patio is true to its name, this fresh-looking restaurant close to Liverpool's Penny Lane aims to bring 'the tranquillity and romance of patio dining indoors'.

  3 - 5 Church Road, Liverpool, Merseyside - Cuisine: Eclectic

• The Restaurant Bar & Grill

  'A prestigious addition to the city,' noted one reviewer about the Liverpool branch of the Restaurant Bar & Grill group.

  Halifax House, Liverpool, Merseyside - Cuisine: Eclectic

• Upstairs at the Bluecoat

  The Bluecoat is Liverpool's new 'creative hub' set in the city's oldest building and the result of a £12. 5m refurbishment programme.

  1 School Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside - Cuisine: Modern British

• Vista Restaurant

  Located on Liverpool's famous waterfront, close to Albert Docks and adjacent to the Liver Building, this hotel is well placed for enjoying the sights and sounds of the city.

  Atlantic Tower, Liverpool, Merseyside - Cuisine: Modern British

• Yuet Ben

  The name translates as 'Welcome Honoured Guest' and this Chinese restaurant has been doing just that since Yuh Ho Yau founded the place in 1968.

  1 Upper Duke Street, Liverpool, Merseyside - Cuisine: Chinese

• Ziba at The Racquet Club

  Ziba has been a big name in Liverpool for many years, first in its converted car showroom premises just off Chinatown and now in the Victorian splendour of the refurbished Racquet Club opposite the Liver Building.

  Hargreaves Buildings, Liverpool, Merseyside - Cuisine: Modern British

• Zorbas

  'There's no plate-smashing to worry about,' say the owners of this long-serving Greek restaurant, which has been run by Michael Haralambos and family for more than 30 years.

  1 Leece Street, Liverpool, Merseyside - Cuisine: Greek

Restaurants in Southport

• Auberge Brasserie

  A long-running favourite among the legions of holidaymakers that converge yearly on Southport, this renowned restaurant has been enlarged to cope with the crowds, but still pleases all-comers.

  1b Seabank Road, Southport, Merseyside - Cuisine: Eclectic

• Fifty One

  Housed in a restored Victorian building opposite Southport Theatre and Floral Hall, this high-ceilinged restaurant is the brainchild of three friends who decided to pool their ideas and create something special on the local scene.

  51 The Promenade, Southport, Merseyside - Cuisine: Italian

• Oriental Delight Restaurant

  A handy and well-liked neighbourhood restaurant in Scarisbrick, on the outskirts of Southport, that does exactly what it says on the label.

  63 Southport Road, Southport, Merseyside - Cuisine: Chinese

• The Marine Brasserie, Ramada Plaza Southport

  Situated within this modern 4-star Ramada Plaza Hotel, the Marine Brasserie restaurant enjoys magnificent, panoramic coastal views and is renowned for being one of the finest restaurants in Southport.

  Marine Lake, Southport, Merseyside - Cuisine: Brasserie

• The Warehouse Kitchen and Bar

  This stylish contemporary venue certainly put Southport back on the gastronomic map. It occupies two floors of a converted warehouse not far from the promenade.

  30 West Street, Southport, Merseyside - Cuisine: Global

• Tyndall's

  A converted town house is the setting for this creditable restaurant where French-style cooking is the name of the game.

  23 Hoghton Street, Southport, Merseyside - Cuisine: French

Restaurants in St Helens

• Thistle Haydock Hotel, Beechers Restaurant

  Situated in landscaped grounds not far from Haydock racecourse, this purpose-built modern hotel, The Thistle Haydock Hotel with its Beechers Restaurant has been designed with a Georgian theme in mind.

  Penny Lane, St Helens, Merseyside - Cuisine: Modern European

Restaurants in West Kirby

• La Paz Restaurant

  A relatively recent arrival on the Wirral, La Paz brings a refreshingly informal note to dining out in the area.

  3 Banks Road, West Kirby, Merseyside - Cuisine: Modern British

Restaurants in Wirral

• Thornton Hall Hotel, Italian Room

  Billed as 'Wirral's country hotel', this substantial Victorian manor was voted 'Merseyside Hotel of the Year' back in 2006. It was originally built by a shipping magnate from Liverpool and the interior still has many marvellous original features: stained glass windows and impressive oak panelling are features of the public rooms, while the Italian Room restaurant (housed in the old music room) is famed for its hand-crafted leather ceiling inlaid with mother-of-pearl.

  Neston Road, Wirral, Merseyside - Cuisine: Modern British

• Fraiche

  Merseyside's new Michelin star is a rather modest-looking spot right in the middle of the conservation village of Oxton. Chef/patron Marc Wilkinson knows this place like the back of his hand – he used to cook here some 14 years ago when it was The Rondelle.

  11 Rose Mount, Wirral, Merseyside - Cuisine: Modern French

• Garrett's

  Garrett and Helen Forsey have moved next door from the previous venture to open this much bigger and more ambitious restaurant and wine bar.

  2C Bromborough Road, Wirral, Merseyside - Cuisine: Modern British

• Hillbark Hotel, Yellow Room Restaurant

  A fabulous house in a fabulous location, Hillbark stands majestically amid 250 acres of secluded grounds at the heart of the Wirral Peninsula.

  Royden Park, Wirral, Merseyside - Cuisine: Modern European

• Lino's Restaurant

  Lino and Barbara Galantini set up this neighbourhood restaurant in 1983 and their son Enrico is now carrying on the business.

  122 Market Street, Wirral, Merseyside - Cuisine: European

• The Marsh Cat

  Situated on Parkgate Promenade, this popular and lively bistro makes the best of its waterside location, and visitors are treated to great views over the Dee Estuary.

  1 Mostyn Square, Wirral, Merseyside - Cuisine: Seafood