If it’s a casual dining experience you are looking for then Liverpool is home to a host of quaint cafes and casual restaurants where you can wander in, dine at your leisure and experience some friendly Scouse hospitality. If it's shopping and a quick bite you are after then Liverpool ONE is not only the ultimate shopping experience - with 170 stores - it’s also home to 35 bars and restaurants serving a variety of cuisine. Alternatively, if you prefer some comfort-food in a traditional pub serving scouse and locally brewed ale then choose one of Liverpool’s fantastic gastropubs.

Authentic Catalan tapas are the order of the day at Lunya in the amorphous Liverpool One shopping development, and there's now a younger sibling, Lunyalita, in the Albert Dock arts quarter, a 200-year-old building with arched ceilings and terrace seating for sun-seekers. A little to the north along the waterfront, Etsu does classic Japanese, from sushi to donburi boxes, in an ambience of sleek understatement. Liam and Ellis Barrie, once of the beguiling Marram Grass in north Wales, have also pitched up to the dock, opening Lerpwl in 2020.

If you’re looking for a lighter dinner with a view, Lunyalita is in a brilliant location. Situated next to the Beatles Story, overlooking the world-famous Albert Dock, this is the best view of Liverpool as the sun sets over the Mersey. The food menu offers a wide range of classic and modern tapas including a huge selection of meat, seafood and veggie tapas options ranging from £6.95 to £9.95 per dish, deli platters including the Gourmet Platter and a wide variety of paella with changing specials.

Located at the corner of College Lane and Hanover Street, as well as Albert Dock, Lunya Liverpool and Lunyalita offer an exceptional Catalan dining experience combined with a delightful deli. This makes it an ideal choice for those who want to enjoy a tasty lunch on-the-go in Liverpool. Lunya Liverpool and Lunyalita have an extensive takeaway tapas menu that features an array of mouth-watering traditional dishes, allowing you to indulge in the authentic flavours of Catalan cuisine.

We promise that at Lunya or Lunyalita you’ll enjoy the finest Catalan tapas you’ll find outside of Barcelona!. Lunya, in Liverpool ONE opened at their original site in 2010, now they’ve moved slightly up the road to a larger, fully accessible downstairs space and their restaurant, bar and deli is filled with Catalan and Spanish charm and somewhere the whole family will love. Lunyalita on Royal Albert Dock is the sister venue of Lunya, with a slightly more intimate vibe.

Customers can dine on Cocido, a spanish stew packed with white beans, peas and spinach, Patatas Bravas, roasted broccoli with harissa, hazelnuts and maple syrup as well as a vegan platter consisting of a selection of marinated vegetables, salads, olives and home-made snacks and deli dips. From Sunday to Friday, guests can get and 2 vegan tapas for 10.95 or 3 for 14.95. Follow on Instagram @lunyalita

Where: Corner of College Lane Hanover Street and Albert Dock. Not just a superb Catalan restaurant and deli but also one of the tastiest places to pick up your lunch in Liverpool when you are in a hurry. Choose from an extensive takeaway tapas menu including some delicious traditional dishes and treat your taste buds to the flavours of Catalan cuisine at its best only at Lunya Liverpool.

This Mothering Sunday, Catalonia-inspired restaurant Lunyalita will be offering diners the choice of a special Mother’s Day Banquet as well as their traditional a la carte menu, complete with a resident flamenco guitarist playing from 1pm-2:30pm. Plus, all mums dining in Lunyalita on Mother’s Day will receive a special gift from Lunya’s onsite deli. Find out more info here.

Lunyalita has a huge menu of tapas to choose from and if you’re quick you can enjoy it on one of their heated dockside tables. Whether you’re in the market for traditional albondigas, gambas and tortilla, or fancy trying some fusion Catalan scouse and a chorizo sausage roll, the quality here is always outstanding. Address: Britannia Pavilion, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AD

If it's a taste of Spain you're after than Lunyalita's outdoor terrace is where you need to head to. Paella, sharing deli platters and delicious tapas, that even includes a Catalan Scouse, make up the menu packed with flavour. They also have an extensive breakfast menu with something for every taste whether it's smashed avocado on sourdough or the 'Full Lunyalita'.

Lunyalita at the Royal Albert Dock is a Spanish vegan restaurant that does things a little differently. If you’re in the mood for tapas or light bites and are close to the dock, this is the place to try. It serves a range of paella, tapas and typical Spanish options that take all the flavour and energy of Spanish food and brings them to Liverpool.

There’s plenty of restaurants to choose from near the Royal Albert Dock, such as Panam Restaurant and Bar, Churrasco Steakhouse, Bread Street Kitchen, Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza, Lunyalita and another Maray. Visitors to the area can enjoy great food and drink with stunning views of the Grade I listed warehouses.

More adventurous little diners will love the Spanish flavours on oer at Lunyalita. For £8.50 they can choose from a choice of tapas such as Catalan omelette or a children’s deli platter with cured meat, cheese, dips and nibbles, plus a portion of fries or salad, a small soft drink and a scoop of ice cream.

Our most popular quiz and a great way to mark the start of the festive season. Questions and samples of food and drink to taste and answer questions on, a live music round of 10 Christmas hits played Flamenco style and a superb fun, party night. Perfect for couples, groups of friends and work colleagues.

Shout out to Mikey who looked after us particularly well, nothing too much trouble. Particularly grateful for the extra care he took to ensure my meal was coeliac safe - this means so much; I could enjoy my food without the usual worry!