Little Clove Kitchen

You'll walk past this converted corner shop three times before realising you've found it – the signage is subtle and the frontage still looks residential. Inside, mismatched furniture and exposed brick create the kind of atmosphere where you end up staying two hours longer than planned, nursing another glass of whatever orange wine they've convinced you to try. The menu changes constantly based on what's good, but expect clever vegetable-forward dishes that actually satisfy. The team clearly know their suppliers personally, and it shows in every perfectly ripe tomato and properly aged cheese. Book ahead – with only a handful of tables, this place fills up with Aigburth locals who've cottoned on to something special happening on their doorstep.