The best restaurants serving Mediterranean food in England

Mockingbird Mimosa Lounge visit on 19th October 2024 This review has only just been posted as we have been waiting 3 weeks for our refunds. This is for the deposits paid and not taken off our bill and failure to provide tea or coffee. I have previously visited The Mockingbird and have always enjoyed my visit. We booked a colleagues 'leaving do' and decided on ‘Afternoon High Tea’. Unfortunately, there was nothing ‘High’ about it! I was presented with a wooden board containing a mish mash of food, just piled up. Both meat and veggie sandwiches touching and also cakes all on the same board, buried under each other. Quality was cheap, with weird combo of plastic ham and chicken mayo in the same huge thrown together sandwich. The cakes were cheap and shop bought; certainly nothing fancy or enjoyable. Website says £17.50. We had all previously paid a £5 deposit; so I was expecting to pay £12.50. On paying, an incredibly rude woman (Louise) demanded to know who had paid and who had not. I felt like saying ‘’I don’t work here’’ but took the bill to my friends, who settled it immediately. We had spent in the region of £600+ between us. We even paid for a couple of colleagues ‘High Teas’ who had to cancel short notice due to illness, as it was pre-booked. We were not offered any tea or coffee; I did not realise this was actually supposed to be included. On reviewing my bill, the deposit had not been deducted and the charge was £22.50 per person, making my not so fancy tea £27.50. The website also says £14 for 2 cocktails, we were charged £18 for 2, hardly a ‘Happy Hour’. The ‘Gold Star’ goes to the toilet. Unclean and the towel that was hanging on the back of the door was filthy and wet – this had obviously not been changed for some time. Trying to sort this out has been interesting as Louise, who comes over as aggressive and rude, has yet to offer any apology. She even had the cheek to say "I had to turn people away because of you"! We spent a lot of money and had pre-booked! As we all work in the NHS and work to a high standard, I do not expect to be treated like this and will not be returning - You do not deserve our custom, I only hope that this will give you an opportunity to improve things.

The falafel wraps are always fresh, filled up and portions are generous. Today I tried Syrian milk puddings and they are delicious - silky and not overly sweet. The service is extremely kind and the chef lady took so much care to prepare and pack the meals. I can't wait to go back.

was ok but food soon goes cold, due to the dishes being cold and to make it worse too many coming out at once, shame, could be very good

Great restaurant. Had a deal on for two courses and was definitely worth the money. Food was fresh and delicious, service was quick.

Missing items - had to call restaurant to tell them missing items and staff was rude not bothered - had to order chips and pay all charges to get the food that was missing originally!!!! Times have changed !

It's a very nice place, the atmosphere is great. The kitchen displays amazing dishes, very delicious and fresh. The service is friendly and attentive.

Fantastic food, friendly and attentive staff. Everything was so fresh, the tortilla chips are homemade which is rare. The cocktail list was extensive and the ‘enchilada margarita’ was lovely and spicy. We will be back!

We visit often Amazing food and perfect staff

Lovely cosy restaurant with a great atmosphere, food was amazing and the service from the staff was 5 star. Thank you to Siobhan for looking after us so well. One of the best small restaurants I’ve been to in Liverpool.

I looked for this restaurant and could not find it. Looks to have closed so I wonder why it is still on TA? Shame really as it had good reviews

My partner and I love this place, it has a great and warm atmosphere. It's always busy, so booking is recommended, and we always have a great experience. Staff are welcoming, friendly and attentive. Menu is just amazing (spicy chicken thighs a real favourite) and the food when it arrives is always plentiful, fresh and so tasty. No doubt we'll be back very soon.

Fabulous. Lovely choice of Gluten Free food which as a Ceoliac is important for me. Lovely food! I had steak burger and chips which was just amazing! Would go again

Short and sweet- the best food and cocktails we have ever had. The service is world class and the food is like that one scene out of Ratatouille, but for every bite <3

First off we went as only two minutes walk from our hotel. Having said that this is a lovely restaurant. The interior is very stylish and staff are pleasant. Our food was superb, especially the main courses. I have the most amazing lamb chops with oyster mushrooms,my wife had a very good chat grilled chicken kebab. Not the cheapest place but well worth it.

Ordered on New Years eve for takeout, first they couldn't find my order, then after over 40 minutes they bring out the food, 3 mains costing £70. When we got home we realised that the rice was missing in all 3!!! Tried calling over 10 times as I don't enjoy posting negative feedback but this level of service is unacceptable. No one answered my calls Ended up cooking rice ourselves and having to reheat such an expensive meal. Never again.