Pistachio

Nestling just minutes away from Sefton Park within the bohemian surroundings of Lark Lane, Pistachio Restaurant is a welcome addition to 'The Lane's' food and drink circuit serving contemporary European cuisine day and night.

Formerly Viva, the restaurant is now under new ownership and has had a dramatic refurbishment allowing for extra covers and a comfortable lounge area for those who prefer to relax with a coffee.

The restaurant's extensive menu includes dishes as diverse as fresh pappardelle pasta with spiced meatballs, pomodoro sauce and parmesan shavings, to roast Highland haggis, beetroot and grilled black pudding salad with mustard dressing.

Seafood lovers will see their taste buds satisfied with a special from the grill menu offering tuna tornedo, sea bass and squid tube, each served with either lobster bisque or winter nage and baked fennel, petit salad and char grilled citrus fruit. And this is in addition to the potted shrimp and Cornish crab available as starters and pan fried salmon and plaice fillets - a veritable fruits de mer platter!

It's far too easy to while away the time in the relaxing yet stylish surroundings of Pistachio with morning coffee, a delicious lunch, afternoon drinks or a leisurely evening meal all on the cards. And for those who like to party the night away, the restaurant is located above sister bar Vinyl whose live entertainment is popular across Liverpool.