Lively restaurant near the old docks, with a smart, rustic interior featuring a metal-topped cocktail bar and exposed bricks and air ducts. All-day menus offer something for everyone, from small plates and grills to charcuterie and oysters.

Spacious, open-plan brasserie dominated by impressive glass sculpture, with long bar, squashy sofas and relaxed ambience. Modern European brasserie dishes focus on local ingredients.

Lively place with a trendy bar and an informal dining area of refectory-style tables. Wide range of Asian-inspired dishes, including Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Vietnamese. Good desserts.

Attractive Grade II listed Georgian house concealing a well-established modern brasserie with bold feature walls and an informal basement wine bar. Interesting regional dishes provide good value.

On the 34th floor of city's highest building, a stylish glass skyscraper with 360° views. Clothed tables, formal service and intimate dinners. Creative, ambitious cooking; excellent value lunch menu.

Industrial-style brasserie with exposed ceiling ducts, Liverpool pop art and a stylish chef's table, set in a modern waterfront hotel. Extensive menu offers classic British brasserie dishes.

Simple neighbourhood restaurant set in the Penny Lane area of the city. Good value, understated menus offer regional and modern European dishes. Flavoursome cooking and friendly service.