New restaurants in Liverpool

From the team that brought Liverpool Salthouse Tapas, Bacaro, and Hanover Street Social, new Liverpool restaurant Rocket & Ruby serves up breakfast and Sunday brunch through to small plates and cocktails until late. Try the Chargrilled Flat Iron Steak with rocket, chimichurri and straw fries or the Crab Rarebit on toast from the Small Plates menu.

Relative newcomers to West Derby Village, The Book has proved popular with locals and visitors alike thanks to their great value menu, extensive gin list, and live music at weekends.

Check out their homemade Scouse, stone baked pizza, and impressive cocktails. Stay for the party atmosphere with acoustic sessions on weekend evenings or check out their new brunch menu with cheap and cheerful favourites.

South American inspired street food vendors Guerrilla Guerrilla have made their home in the beautiful art nouveau surroundings of the vibrant Grand Central Food Bazaar, Liverpool’s exciting addition to the food hall scene in the heart of the city.

Experienced Liverpool barbecue masters behind Guerrilla Guerrilla prepare everything in house, from their tasty twist on classic ribs and pulled pork tacos to their Street Food Platter of pork Patacon, Argentinian chorizo and more. Vegans needn’t miss out on the South American experience with the plant based vegan platter featuring plantain chips and jackfruit patacon. Be sure to try their homemade pineapple hot sauce, signature Cubano sandwich, and Brazilian black bean soup.

Bustly Bold Street favourites Crust opened their second branch in Woolton, offering a slice of genuine Italian pizza and calzone in the suburbs. A firm favourite with Italian diners the city, the Bold Street branch has mirrored its success in South Liverpool making it the perfect destination for families and date night, with gluten free options available too.

City favourite Hafla Hafla found its forever home on trendy Lark Lane this winter, serving up middle eastern favourites using fresh and local ingredients. Don’t miss the brunch Shahshukas or Eggs Bitata Hulwa or stay for lunch and enjoy chicken or lamb shawarma, and their famous halloumi fries.

Bringing authentic Neapolitan pizza to Liverpool (via their existing branches in Manchester), Rudy’s launched their latest pizzeria in Winter ‘18. Slightly more casual dining experience than some of their neighbours on the city’s foodie hub Castle Street, Rudy’s is the place to go for a taste of Naples in trendy surroundings with all the classic toppings you’d expect from a great pizza restaurant. Their perfectly fired traditional pizza might just be your new favourite!