Current ranking based on review analysis and technical signals.
At a glance
| # | Place | Score | Reviews | Stands out for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turtle Bay Liverpool Victoria St | ⭐ 9.7 | 5 826 | Editors' pick |
| 2 | Gusto Italian – Liverpool | ⭐ 9.1 | 3 989 | — |
| 3 | Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar, Liverpool | ⭐ 8.9 | 2 981 | — |
| 4 | Las Iguanas – Liverpool | ⭐ 9.1 | 2 533 | — |
| 5 | Bacaro | ⭐ 9.5 | 2 271 | — |
| 6 | Cowshed Liverpool | ⭐ 9.7 | 2 049 | — |
| 7 | Fat Hippo Liverpool | ⭐ 8.9 | 1 951 | — |
| 8 | Villa Romana – Italian Restaurant Liverpool | ⭐ 9.1 | 1 935 | — |
| 9 | Salt House Tapas Liverpool | ⭐ 9.3 | 1 914 | — |
| 10 | Smoke & Dough | ⭐ 8.9 | 1 819 | — |
Highlights
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Editors' pick:
Turtle Bay Liverpool Victoria St
Opening hours
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Full ranking
1. Turtle Bay Liverpool Victoria St · ⭐ 9.7
(5826 reviews)
+9 photos
Produce Exchange, 6A Victoria St, Liverpool L2 6QE, United Kingdom
Turtle Bay Liverpool, in the historic Produce Exchange building on Victoria Street, brings Caribbean soul food, rum and cocktails to the city centre. It's known for a vibrant island atmosphere, a huge rum selection and a menu with options for meat-lovers, vegetarians and vegans. At its heart is the jerk pit, where ingredients are marinated for 24 hours then flame-grilled.
«I brought my parents to Turtle Bay for the first time!! I've eaten at this restaurant seve…»
2. Gusto Italian – Liverpool · ⭐ 9.1
(3989 reviews)
+9 photos
Edward pavilion, Liverpool L3 4AF, United Kingdom
Cuisine: Italian
Gusto Italian occupies the Edward Pavilion on Liverpool's Royal Albert Dock, blending contemporary elegance with historic charm. Brick walls and expansive windows frame stunning views over the dock's waters — one of the city's most atmospheric waterfront spots for an Italian meal. The menu collects Italian crowd-pleasers: pizza, pasta, risotto, steaks, fish and deli boards. The…
«We had a wonderful time at Gusto this evening. The food and atmosphere were wonderful, but…»
3. Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar, Liverpool · ⭐ 8.9
(2981 reviews)
+9 photos
1 Castle St, Liverpool L2 4SW, United Kingdom
Cuisine: Italian
Riva Blu on Castle Street is an authentic Italian restaurant and bar in the heart of Liverpool, with an open kitchen, cocktail bar and large alfresco terrace, and plush nautical-inspired interiors. Sharing plates, bruschetta, antipasti, pasta, risotto, ravioli, pizza and steaks. The seafood linguine and king prawn bruschetta are highlights.
«We had a wonderful evening at this restaurant. The atmosphere is refined and welcoming, an…»
4. Las Iguanas – Liverpool · ⭐ 9.1
(2533 reviews)
+9 photos
ONE, 14 Paradise St, Liverpool L1 8JF, United Kingdom
Cuisine: Mexican
Las Iguanas brings the colour and spice of Latin America to Paradise Street in Liverpool ONE. A lively spot serving South American favourites in a festive setting, with legendary cocktails, a famous bottomless brunch and a separate vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free menu. Graze on small plates and tapas — empanadas, sizzling skewers — or go for an aromatic curry or fajitas, draw…
«Booked a table for the bottomless tapas, since we were browsing January offers in Liverpoo…»
5. Bacaro · ⭐ 9.5
(2271 reviews)
+9 photos
47 Castle St, Liverpool L2 9UB, United Kingdom
Cuisine: Italian
Bacaro brings a slice of Venice to Castle Street in central Liverpool. A bacaro is a traditional Venetian wine bar serving small snacks called cicchetti, and this spot — from the Salt House group — captures that spirit with lamp lighting, leather banquettes and a Campari bar that feel stylish yet relaxed.
«My new favourite place! The food was wonderful. We ordered: Hake with butter and saffron r…»
6. Cowshed Liverpool · ⭐ 9.7
(2049 reviews)
+9 photos
104 Seel St, Liverpool L1 4BL, United Kingdom
Cuisine: Steak & grill
Cowshed Liverpool is a small independent steakhouse in the Ropewalks that describes itself, plainly, as a house of beef. No grill theatre, no hundred-item card, no bar you can drop into for a pint — three dining rooms, a compact kitchen, a short list of chargrilled cuts. The narrowness is the point: this is where the city sends people when the steak has to be the reason for the…
«Celebrated my boyfriend's 30th here, so glad I booked a table after a long search for some…»
7. Fat Hippo Liverpool · ⭐ 8.9
(1951 reviews)
+9 photos
78 Bold St, Liverpool L1 4HR, United Kingdom
Cuisine: American
Fat Hippo on Bold Street is a Liverpool favourite for burgers, known for quirky flavours alongside the classics, with a covered, heated outdoor seating area and very tasty meat. Signature burgers — the PB&J (peanut butter and bacon jam), Swiss Tony and Born Slippy (double beef, braised rib, jalapeños, chilli jam) — with loaded dirty fries and cheese balls.
«Just walked in and got a table, which was very nice! Pleasant staff, and the food was incr…»
8. Villa Romana – Italian Restaurant Liverpool · ⭐ 9.1
(1935 reviews)
+9 photos
Villa Romana, Wood St, Liverpool L1 4DQ, United Kingdom
Cuisine: Italian
Villa Romana is an authentic Italian restaurant on Wood Street, a Liverpool city-centre favourite for decades. The setting is rustic — exposed brickwork, arches, beamed ceilings, wooden furniture, checked tablecloths and Italianate frescoes. Quaint, unpretentious and known for fast, attentive service.
«We came yesterday for lunch before watching 'Miss Saigon' at the Liverpool Empire. We real…»
9. Salt House Tapas Liverpool · ⭐ 9.3
(1914 reviews)
+9 photos
Church House, 1 Hanover St, Liverpool L1 3DW, United Kingdom
Cuisine: Spanish
Salt House Tapas is a vibrant contemporary Spanish tapas and charcuterie eatery on Hanover Street, set in a striking Grade I listed building in central Liverpool. The kitchen turns fine ingredients into small plates from traditional recipes, backed by eight sherries, cavas, cocktails and a 30-bin wine list.
«An absolutely fantastic experience. The welcome was flawless. He accounted for my daughter…»
10. Smoke & Dough · ⭐ 8.9
(1819 reviews)
+9 photos
14 Paradise Street, Leisure Terrace, Liverpool One, Liverpool L1 8JF, United Kingdom
Cuisine: Steak & grill
Smoke & Dough on the Leisure Terrace of Liverpool ONE offers an interactive American-Italian barbecue: antipasti, breads and pizza to start, then a table grill with meats and sides, with lava coal pits on every table. Homemade specialty pizzas, flatbreads, salads and cold meat and veggie options, with the interactive grill of meats and fish as the centrepiece.
«I ordered the lunch grill, and it was so aromatic and tasty! Each type of meat had its own…»
Questions & answers
Which place tops the ranking? Turtle Bay Liverpool Victoria St — score 9.7/10 (Editors' pick).
How many places are in the list and how were they chosen? The selection includes 10 places chosen by our editors based on rating and reviews.
What is the average rating in the top? 9.2/10 — average score of 10 places in the list.
Which place has the most reviews? Turtle Bay Liverpool Victoria St — 5826 visitor reviews.
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