Maray in Liverpool

We stumbled across this gem of a restaurant with no expectations and it's become one of the best restaurant experiences we have ever had! The food was colourful, tasty and delicious. The service was also spot on. We hope to come back one day.

All of the food was fine, but some dishes were clearly better than others— the melt-in-your-mouth cod loin was a stand out, but the sweet potato was a little disappointing and the the ‘Moroccan’ mint tea had nothing Moroccan about it. It was so busy we had to sit outside. No complaints about service.

Maray serves fabulous Middle Eastern food. Every dish was very tasty indeed, washed down with an excellent Georgian red wine. Service was friendly & efficient. Not cheap but thoroughly recommended.

This was our 3rd visit and as before did not disappoint. The service is excellent and the staff are so friendly and helpful. Food was great with a good selection and the cocktails I would recommend.

Veldig god mat! Man bestiller tre retter ca. per. person så man får smakt mye forskjellige. Isabella som jobbet der var veldig vennlig og ga gode tips på både hvilke retter som var anbefalt og vin.

Had a lovely meal here as part of a large group, using the private dining space. The team looked after us really well and the food was delicious.

Great experience, lovely food and friendly helpful service. Good value for money and portion sizes are good for tapas style food

We had never been to Maray before but our friends had and said it was nice. We’d been recommended the Disco Cauliflower which was immense. In fact all of the food was very tasty, I don’t think you could pick a bad dish. We can’t recommend Maray and our server Millie enough. She was lovely and attentive and the dishes were very filling. If you do manage to leave enough space for desert then the Baklava cheesecake is our recommendation.

I’d like to say that I enjoyed my coffee at Maray, however I didn’t have the chance to order one. Shortly after I sat down I was”greeted” by a quite passive aggressive member of staff who asked if he could help us. When we asked for a menu for drinks, we were informed that Maray serves food and that drinks were at the bar next door. Our first though, rude but fair enough we’ve probably come to the wrong part of the restaurant. However, the bar next door was a totally different business (basically a pub). Shocking service. Hopefully this was a one off, but honestly with so many fabulous venues around Liverpool we sadly won’t be back despite the food and venue looking fabulous.

This restaurant had been recommended to us and it didn’t disappoint. The staff were so friendly, chatty and attentive. The menu was explained to us and suggestions made as to how many dishes to have between the two of us. The drinks and food arrived quickly. It was hot and the presentation was lovely. The atmosphere was very relaxed and we will definitely come back again.

I booked a table however my reservation was not found and they were fully booked that night. Looking at the reviews I thought we have an extra night in Liverpool so try again the next day. We were sat down and they came quickly to take our drinks order and I ordered the hummus and baba ghanoush with the pitta bread. The hummus was nice with the pitta bread but the baba ghanoush was tasteless. The rest of the small plates came along, cauliflower, chickpeas, falafel and crispy sea bass. The chickpeas tasted ok but it was like having an Indian curry. The rest didn’t have much taste the cauliflower needed salt etc. I will be honest with you I was underwhelmed with the food. The service was ok, they seem to be rushed off there feet. Sorry to say but I won’t be coming back. For me it’s all about the food and it didn’t hit my spot.

My wife and I booked a table here on Sat 6th April 2024 after reading the great reviews and were not disappointed. We were blown away by the quality of the food here. Do not be put off by the amount of vegetarian and vegan options, we are now total converts. Still like our meat but you just have to try the veggie dishes here. Would definitely recommend the disco cauli and the chickpea dopiaza, absolutely delicious. Great service and wine too, what more could you want?😊

Had trouble booking on their site so wandered over to see if I could get in. Only option was to sit outside but so glad I did. Food was incredible, and service top notch. Book in advance, but definitely go if you like tapas style food.

Had the most wonderful evening and to die for food !! Last night I booked a table for two and at the last minute it became 3. Despite it being a busy Saturday night the team managed to giggle the seating to accommodate us and I was so grateful. This alone would warrant a five star review but then Tom our server coupled with tasty beautifully presented food, a good play list and happy relaxed vibe made me want to visit over and over - shame I live in Cambridge!!! My daughter recommended it and I can see why !! Thank you Tom - really fun !!

The food and service was great. But the smell inside the restaurant is terrible. Couldn’t get out fast enough. The one in Bolt street continues to be my favorite.

I have enjoyed the food at maray for many years, first the allerton road then bold street restaurants. This was my first trip to the Albert Dock venue. I was initially confused as to why the two dishes I always order, costing £15-16 were going to cost £29. I was told that it was because it was a group booking and that we would get some hummus to start. There was no option to opt out of the startes and pay the same price as others in the restaurant. The food was seriously below par for what I had come to expect here. The chicken was dry and overcooked, the thinkly sliced pickle salad replaced with a giant chunk of pickle and the usual sauce replaced with a blob of ketchup! My partners lamb was also overcooked and bland. We will not be returning.

Beautiful food and surroundings. Really nice bustling atmosphere. Service was good but maybe a tad slow, but it was very busy. The food really was excellent and bursting with flavour. Only thing I would say is if you are planning to go out afterwards - be aware that the place doesn’t seem to be well ventilated. We absolutely stunk of food afterwards which made us feel very conscious. Not really a fault, just be aware your clothes will smell after

Absolutely loved our visit here. After always going to the Bold Street restaurant thought we’d try here for a special occasion & they didnt disappoint! Made our special night amazing, food amazing, so delicious & staff very attentive, friendly and I will definitely be returning - thank you ☺️

Food is fantastic everytime we come, super friendly staff with a great selections of wines! We didn’t catch our waiters name, but he was Scottish, was so lovely! Couldn’t fault him :)

A buzzy restaurant with great food. Came two nights in a row during a short break to Liverpool. Not to be missed.

Tried Manray tonight. Small menu unfortunately quite a few things we couldn’t eat due to intolerances. Have to say the staff tried very hard to accommodate this and help us choose. Our waiter Josh was particularly helpful. The menu is in such small print that if you are the other side of 40 you need a good light, glasses or just read it online. Cocktails were very nice, well done bar staff ! Food was ok. Pork belly the best of our choices. Most of it just lacked original flavour. Well presented. Good portion sizes. All the staff were friendly and good. A buzzing atmosphere. Churros yummy no decaf coffee ! Loose points here. Good to try probably not our thing to be honest, but it was busy so obviously plenty of people like it more than us.

Stumbled across this small restaurant. Polite staff who explained how choosing plates worked, this was our first visit. The food was so tasty and beautifully presented. The steak was cooked to perfection! Excellent atmosphere, fabulous food and exceptional value. Well done Maray.

Food here is so very good! Great choice! Good wine list too. Service was friendly & efficient. Great location. Would recommend

We chose this restaurant for the location on the dock and because the menu appealed to us. It’s probably best to book as it seems very popular. We chatted to some local people who all recommended the food. There is a friendly feeling about the place although a bit frenetic at times. The menus consists of small plates - plenty for vegetarians too. Dishes are modern and flavourful. We enjoyed the sea bass, aubergine, salad, halloumi and pitta. The Lebanese wine was very satisfactory, too. We would revisit this restaurant.

The food was fine, with a small plate kind of setup . It can get a bit pricey if you add the obligitory sides. Service was acceptable, and the staff were attentive without being pushy. Good vibe here, considering it was a Monday. Would recommend a y time you are in the Albert Dock area of Liverpool.

Delicious food, so fresh and satisfying - would definitely recommend. The halloumi and disco cauliflower were amazing. Every dish was so tasty and beautifully presented. Great staff too, really great restaurant

Really tasty food - the squid was really tasty. Some of the dishes were a bit vinegary though. The ambience was also nice. However, wait time was very long with all the dishes coming separately.

Great choice of drinks and quirky cocktails. Tapas menu was great value, very filling with 3/4 dishes and the food was great. Staff very attentive and friendly. It’s nice to look out over the docks when sat outside

Fantastic food and great view of the Albert Dock from our table. I visited with my son and we shared some dishes - cauliflower, falafel sharer, fried aubergine and halloumi all were delicious and we would definitely return. Thank you

Went here during a weekend visit to Liverpool. I booked ahead after reading the reviews. The food is delicious. We ordered Disco Cauliflower, Falfel Sharer, Fattoush Salad and Pork Cheeks between two of us and couldn't eat it all. I wish we had Marays where we live in Buckinghamshire, I would go as much as possible.

We visited Maray dockside to celebrate a family birthday. The food was delicious & they were extremely helpful & accommodating with my daughter who has a dairy and soya allergy. All the staff were friendly & efficient. We will be returning and recommending to friends.

Fantastic meal and service last night at Maray. We had a lovely family meal, the food was outstanding and very well priced too! We had red wine from Armenia which we had never had before…. Delicious. Thank you so much and we will be back...

Amazing food and great service from Emily at Albert Dock today! It feels like s happy place and the food is both tasty and healthy! Win-win!

Great food, lovely staff, very attentive… was really busy so recommended to book if it’s a weekend as they were turning people away - speaks for itself. Service great, albeit a little long, but worth waiting for. We sat outside overlooking the dock and was...

Emily was a fantastic server! Have really good recommendations and we had an incredible meal. The food was great for both meat eaters and vegetarians, and it was up there with one of the best I’ve had!

Delicious food and friendly service. My wife and I went to Maray together with 3 friends and shared 9 or 10 dishes. Every one was interesting, full of flavour and perfectly cooked. It was tough to pick a winner but probably the rainbow cauliflower just...

We absolutely loved every plate of food we experienced here. Packed with flavours and beautifully presented. A real treat for the taste buds. The service was friendly, helpful and efficient. Go!

Great place to eat at Albert Dock. We were seated upstairs and had a good view of the dock. The venue is primarily a small plates establishment with the emphasis on small plates and vegan/ vegetarian food. We chose 6 dishes between the two of...

The Albert docks is a great venue in Liverpool and Marat did not disappoint. A Middle Eastern, tapas style menu with lots of choice and good for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. The dishes came out at different times but no one in our party...

Friendly staff and small selection of lovely wines. Even though we were late after 10:30 pm on a Thursday . They were happy to take a late drinks order and we had a very pleasant view by the docks with a glass of wine. Fantastic

Lovely early evening meal, food was delicious as were drinks. Setting is delightful and staff are all super friendly, will be back soon.

This is a lively informal place with a nice range is small plates. The fish came with an interesting chard accompaniment and the aubergines slices were a mix of great tastes. This is way better than pub food. Thevfattoush salad was very heavy on red...

Fantastic Mezze and great taste combinations. Really recommend the roasted halloumi which comes with a pomegranate sauce but really all of the dishes were good. Nice wine choices and a good location. I think I still prefer the original venue but this is still going...

There are so many good things I can say about this restaurant... great customer service, food allergies are not an issue (so many options!), tasty food, good prices and the best dessert I've had in a restaurant since having to go gluten free. Thank you...

Great dealing with allergens. Went there for lunch and couldn't complain In the slightest perfect service perfect food and very attentive even when it started getting busy. Definetly would recommend for people with allergens.

Absolutely amazing from start to finish! I had never visited during my 6 years living in Liverpool, however on a recent trip back to the city, me and my sister decided upon Maray! Couldn’t fault any of it, from the service to the delicious food!...

Had a beautiful meal here after a day exploring Liverpool. I wasn’t familiar with this cuisine so the small plates were an excellent introduction. A member of our party has coeliac disease so cannot eat gluten and she could have almost everything on the menu....

There was so much flavour in each course and the Easter lamb was really gorgeous. I never thought cauliflower could taste so good, but they changed my mind!

Fabulously tasty food, lots of choice for vegetarians and an entire vegan menu. The staff were great, service excellent and the chocolate tart to die for! We ate fairly early on a midweek day, so no problem getting a table, but it was getting busy...

Found this lovely restaurant on our last night. We had halloumi falafel cauliflower chips fattoush salad, carrots and parsnips Everything was delicious and the staff were very helpful The restaurant is small so boom ahead.

We went here for an early meal before a concert. Our waitress was friendly and very knowledgable about the food and wine. We had mainly vegetarian small plates, all of which were full of flavour and texture. We chose a Lebanese rose wine, which was...

Enjoyed a late lunch here as we were unable to book for dinner. We had the falafel sharing platter with pitta and a lovely fattoush salad. Both were amazingly good. Just wish we'd been able to have a bigger meal there. Make sure you book.

Booked the table for 3.45 to take advantage of the lunch offer. We were left waiting until 4.15 before our order was taken and we were then told the offer had ended. The manager did honour the offer however the seabass just happened to have...

We went twice in a three day visit to Liverpool …. what more can I say! The menu is so inventive it’s hard to pick the best. Don’t be fooled by descriptions - the dressings mean everything is more than the sum of its parts....

Amazing food, great service from everyone especially Credo our waitress. A really enjoyable experience, can’t recommend enough

A busy Friday lunchtime - we had to wait half an hour for a table even on a cold January day. We took one mezze and two plates, as recommended, but it was more than enough. My Whipped Goats Cheese, Disco Cauliflower and Spiced Lentil...

Came one Tuesday afternoon with my mum and auntie and just wow! The food was out of this world, such a unique menu and every small plate we had was better than the last. I eat out a lot and have been to over 80...

This is a lively restaurant in Albert Docks that does small sharing plates. We enjoyed everything- if you like cauliflower, you mustn’t miss the cauliflower disco!

Wow, what a find. Sat outside under one of the heaters, which was lovely. Staff couldn't have been more accommodating and helpful. Chose the sharing platter as a starter, which was superb. We then had 2 plates each, which was plenty. As others have mentioned,...

We were trying to book somewhere on a Saturday night and after a lot of trying, luckily managed to book a table here. One of the best meals we gave had in a long time. Lots of small dishes but all were so delicious. Would...

Came here last September and just realised I hadn’t reviewed. Came with my partner as we had a gift voucher. We’d visited the Allerton Road branch before so decided to try this one. It was midweek but still fairly busy staff friendly and we ordered...

We enjoyed an amazing light meal at this restaurant. We ordered the Fattoush salad, Falafel and Chips (which came with humours and zhug). There was enough food for the two of us. The coffee was really good. We were visiting Liverpool for the day and...

Went to Maray for lunch with family over from Spain, we had a lovely time and the food was delicious, The waitress was really friendly and made the visit here so good, think her name was Emily , look forward to going again.

Beautiful cooking, lovely ingredients, great choice, friendly staff and prompt service. If only more restaurants were like this. Not the place for an intimate quiet meal for two but with that food, who cares? My partner tried food he has previously been wary off and...

We were excited to try the food at Maray and it did not disappoint. Hummus and Labneh to start followed by disco cauliflower and falafel and lamb kofteh. The blend of flavours were outstanding! Coupled with the friendly and attentive staff this was such a...

Fantastic first visit here. Originally booked and then needed to change the booking. Team really accommodating and sorted straight away. Great welcome on arrival. Really personal service which continued all evening and when service staff changed over anyone picking up the table came straight over...

Fantastic service friendly staff - food tasted as good as it looked definitely come and try. Vegan options were tasty and varied loved them all even though I am not vegan. Didn’t know I loved pickled raisins !!! Will be coming again

This was one of the best meals I have ever had!!! Went for graduation dinner and all thoroughly loved every dish we ordered- special mention to the disco cauliflower and the pork.

Food was great, staff were great but the pricing of the group menu is an absolute rip off. Because there were 9 of us we were forced to order off the group menu. So in addition to having reduced choice, you get to pay £27...

Our son treated us to dinner out here a couple of days ago. The food is all freshly booked. We occupied an outside booth which had a heater to take the chill off and it was lovely having a view of the dock. We ordered...

Was lucky enough to have an outside table to enjoy a beautiful, romantic meal overlooking the water. The menu at Maray is divine and the food exceeded all expectations. Truly delicious dishes, beautifully fresh and exquisitely prepared, all served with a smile … and gorgeous...

I visited with friends one Saturday while we were in Liverpool for the weekend. We booked in advance. The food is Mediterranean style and the dishes are bought out as they are cooked. The halloumi was fab and the Disco cauliflower must be tried..fabulous!!

Took the wife for our wedding anniversary. I’d asked for a decent table on the booking. Staff fussed over us massively, gave us a brill table upstairs looking out on the Dock and a glass of fizz. Place was busy but lovely chatty vibe and...

We enjoyed a very tasty meal here. All the dishes were served hot, with a good combination of flavours and well-presented.

Grady was a wonderful waiter - attentive, good-humoured, patient & well-informed! Food was fantastic (nuances like the pomegranates in the hummus and the crispy chick peas were wonderful).

Visited due to the extensive vegan menu available so all of our family could have a good choice of food. Enjoyed everything we had and pleased to see unusual wines available .Staff were friendly and happy to advise on the menu.

The service was great. We ate upstairs, it was darker up there and felt quite intimate, which we liked. The whipped goats cheese, buttermilk chicken, freshly baked bread with dipping sauce and chips with hummus were nice. The anchovies were outstanding. The lamb shawarma was...

Strolling round Albert Dock with it´s many restaurants, bars etc., (many of them saying things like "kitchen temporarily closed"), we were happy to find an eatery like this one. Staff wanted to make sure we did understand it would be only 15 minutes to have...

Great tapas restaurant, very good value with excellent friendly staff. Lovely location in the Albert Dock.

Great vegan food and even non veg dishes - Quality food for the price -Homemade taste -Small dishes would reccomend x3 between x2 people -Wine Sauvignon blanc -Dishes come out as and when they are made (Has its cons if there are more of you)...

Stumbled upon this in Albert Docks and had a fantastic lunch meal. They also have a deal for lunch which makes it slightly more reasonably priced. The food was delicious, a quirky place and the atmosphere was lovely. The disco cauliflower is a must try!...

Found this gem of a restaurant on our first day in Liverpool. Food was superb, service excellent. Just a shame we can only go here, definitely need one to open in the south.

Really amazing food, some incredible dishes on the menu. The only issue was the waiting time between dishes - the last of the main meat options, sea bass to be exact, arrived 45 minutes after ordering. Great service but could be more attentive.

Finally got to try the famous Disco cauliflower. Beautiful as was the rest of the meal. Staff are welcoming, friendly and helpful.

Absolutely delicious food, everything we had was superb. Would particularly recommend the disco cauliflower! We had a lovely view of the Albert dock too

Saturday lunch, each of us ordering 3 plates and I can honestly say that it was all really tasty. The pace that the food was brought out to us was good and the staff were friendly and helpful. Would thoroughly recommend.

I have given a rating of 4/5 because we were a party of six and the other 5 were satisfied with their food etc., with only me being less than enamoured. The restaurant is cosy so not much room to move about so a couple...

We had a poor experience at a tapas restaurant on our last visit to Liverpool a couple of weeks ago and so were wary about getting too excited about Maray. There was no need to be concerned...everything was perfect. The food was tasty, fresh and...

Best restaurant in Liverpool for me. So excellent when it comes to allergens, the food is so rich and tasty and the drinks menu and the service is fantastic, I genuinely couldn’t fault it, thank you 😊

Just go. I went here two nights running while at a conference because the food was sooooooo good when I discovered it by mistake (well with a bit of help from TA) . And the staff too, just perfect. Really special unusual food. Whatever you...

Weekend away in Liverpool and I always do my research with restaurants as myself and my husband just love good food. Had the highest of hopes after seeing the food and reviews, the whole menu is right up our street. The service is laid back,...

Fantastic friendly service, food, atmosphere and location. The hummus was just amazing. Great value and we will be back, unless you come to Yorkshire ( please)

Food was good if your looking for small plate tapas style dishes, had hummus, steak and mushrooms, all were slightly under seasoned but that’s better as you can add to taste. Service was really slow though, took 15 minutes to even have someone come over...

Fantastic tapas type food. The flavours were incredible. Superb service with everything explained. Can’t believe two and a half plates left me so full I never got to dessert. Lovely venue watching the sun set over Albert Dock

Ordered about 7 dishes which was just the right amount for 2 people. everything was full of flavour and nothing disappointed us apart from the carrot dish which wasn’t bad it just wasn’t as great as everything else (we ordered all veggie). the sauce for...

Celebratory meal with family. Service was quite slow but it was busy. Food was very tasty. Felt that it was overpriced for the amount of food consumed. £180 for five of us.

First time at Maray, Albert Dock! Didn't know what to expect with the menu but from the start Elliott explained the concept of the small plates and took time to chat to us and did that with other customers around us which is a very...

Absolutely amazing! Never tasted food and flavours like this. A superb menu and cocktails. Staff and service amazing, so friendly, an amazing atmosphere. This is a must visit if visiting Liverpool!

Online booking was straightforward. We were seated upstairs, away from the main dining area, with a view over the water. The food was great and staff were friendly and professional. It's always helpful when there's the option to order wine by the 50cl carafe. The...

Nice place, but extremely noisy. Kind and fast service; very nice and inventive food, even if in very small portions (they now call them "tapas" or "mezze"...). The pandemic here seems to have never existed: the tables are so close to one another that the...