Maray Bold Street

This was my first time trying a Mediterranean restaurant, and Maray didn’t disappoint! Not only was the food delicious, but the coffee was surprisingly good too. I didn’t get a chance to try the desserts, but based on everything else, I’m sure they’re great as well. The menu features lots of flavorful vegetable-based dishes, along with a few meat and fish options. I especially enjoyed the goat cheese with crispy fish and cauliflower—such a tasty combo! Mixing and matching the dishes was part of the fun. The staff were warm and helpful, making the whole experience even better. If you’re looking to explore Mediterranean cuisine, I highly recommend giving this place a try.

The small plates in this restaurant are sensational, really packed full of flavour and well thought out. The whole ambience of the place was relaxed with warm lighting, we were sat at a bar table seat as there were no table seats left when I made the booking. We really enjoyed sitting at the bar right beside the kitchen, being able to see the food being made and the cocktails being served. The highlight of the whole meal was the carrot with tahini and bitter grapes, sharp, creamy, earthy and delicious. Everything was cooked really well and looked great on the plate. The only thing we didn't like at all was the baklava cheesecake, the raspberry was too sharp on top and full of seeds, the cake itself was not sweet enough to balance this. All being said we can't wait to go back.

We went to Maray for my brothers 50th and had a delicious meal. The service is good, with very friendly staff, and despite there being a large table who sat down at the same time as us, we didn’t have any delays in our food. The disco cauliflower was probably the favourite dish from what we ordered but all the dishes were very tasty. A very enjoyable meal, will definitely be back

Normally I am not the biggest fan of Mediterranean food, but this place has definitely improved this view! We had a great dinner here, and I particularly enjoyed the goats cheese and halloumi dishes. We had around 2 dishes per person, and this was definitely more than enough food for us all!

One of my favourite restaurants, best one in the chain. My daughter introduced us to the place a few years ago and every time we visit Liverpool it’s our must go to restaurant. Food 10/10 and staff relations amazing 🤩 lady has been there 5 years, friendly, welcoming and knows everything about the wine list.

Great food and lovely service. The staff were really friendly. Everything we tried was delicious, and the portion sizes were just the right amount of food. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options, too.

My favourite city centre restaurant. The food was amazing - we had the za' alook (aubergine) and the whipped goats cheese for mezze. For bigger plates we had the halloumi and the crispy seabass (WOW), followed by the delicious Medjool date bread and butter pudding. Simply brilliant! Thank you.

Went with some friends during Liverpool restaurant week. The £35 Mezze Sharer set menu was great and had a lot of variety to it. I recommend on the small plates, the Disco Cauliflower and the Oyster Mushroom Shawarma. For dessert, get the Bread and Butter pudding!

(4.5 stars) Dinner here was really stupendous. The restaurant feels super lively and I like the small plates approach. The best would be to get a bunch of dishes to share but if you have to order your own, the disco cauliflower is an absolute must. It really does kinda feel like a party on a plate, lots of sauces splattered atop a piece of a cauliflower. The crispy sea bass was also super tasty, incredibly flaky and a nice exterior, though I wish the toppings were more like a salsa than sprinkled toppings as they were hard to incorporate in every bite.

Maray in Liverpool offers a delightful culinary experience with its eclectic menu and vibrant atmosphere. The fusion of flavors in their small plates is a journey for the taste buds. The service was attentive, enhancing the overall dining pleasure. The cozy ambiance and trendy decor make it a great spot for a casual night out. Maray is a solid choice for those seeking innovative dishes in the heart of Liverpool, though a tad more generosity on the plate would earn that fifth star.

Amazing food!!! We're from Texas (USA) and enjoyed the flavors and textures of all the foods we ordered. DELICIOUS!

The food is out of this world. Must try. Best food I've had while here on holiday. Small plates, order 2 or three per person. The pita bread is so soft and flavorful. I ordered CAULIFLOWER BHAJIS and the crispy squid. I wanted to keep eating more! The food is seriously amazing.

The menu is fairly hit or miss but the hits are awesome!!! We had a variety of dishes that were either not for us, or amazingly delicious. We were recommended to come here by a variety of people, and the drinks did not disappoint. Be sure to make a reservation, as the small restaurant fills up very quickly!!

Spent a day in Liverpool and went to Maray for Sunday Roast. I am gluten-intolerant and was very excited when our server asked if we had any food sensitivities. Fortunately, all I had to miss was the yorkshire pudding. I had beef that was perfectly cooked pink. The gravy was savory and delicious and all of the veggies were full of flavor. The service was attentive without being bothersome. The atmosphere was wonderful. I highly recommend Sunday Roast.

I visited Maray for lunch with a friend from Liverpool, as we were looking for somewhere to grab a decent lunch before a couple of beers in the afternoon. We timed our arrival pretty much perfectly, and bagged the last available table. Other people who came in shortly after us were told there'd be a lengthy wait, as it's not the largest venue going. If you're set on visiting, and you really ought to be, then maybe book ahead. We went for their lunch deal, which was three plates for £12.50. We added a Spicy Berber Bowl, which is a selection of dips and flatbread, to this as a sharer and overall I think we got a good amount of food. Satisfactorily full, but not so full that you'd need a rest to let it settle. The three plates I went for were the lamb koftas, sprouts and falafel. My friend opted for the buttermilk fried chicken, cauliflower and sweet potato wedges. Firstly, the lamb koftas. I honestly don't know how they managed to cook them in one piece because you only had to nudge them and they fell apart. Really good, really tasty, and I could've readily eaten three lots of just these. The sprouts were simply roasted, with harissa and peanuts, finished with a bit of kimchi. Even if you hate sprouts, because you've had them horrendously cooked for a Christmas dinner and you swore never to touch them again... these would get you back on side. Brilliant dish. The falafel were just as great as the rest of the meal. Admittedly I'd have preferred slightly larger falafel to go with the generous portion of houmous, tabbouleh and harissa they were sat on, but that might just be me being a greedy so and so. The falafel weren't dry at all, even without the accompaniments, and the flavour was excellent. The cauliflower my friend ordered was on another level, and honestly I didn't think anyone could make cauliflower look that good. If I were to go back to Maray, which I would do in an instant, I'd definitely order this. The buttermilk fried chicken also looked great, as did the sweet potato wedges. At under £30 all in for both of us, including the starter and a beer each, you can't complain at the value here. If you're after a cracking lunch spot offering something a bit different, and with a lot of veggie options that taste amazing, Maray is definitely the place to go.

Maray came as a strong recommendation from a friend who traveled to Liverpool previously, and I will be strongly passing the recommendation forward as well. The Berbert tasting bowl was a great starter, but the seared scallops and lamb shawarma were both phenomenal. Each dish was served over two light dipping sauces and both were surprisingly filling. While the prices are a little steep for the portions, the quality is there and the service was excellent.

Have been meaning to visit Maray for ages and finally this evening I got round to it for a post work glass of vino and North African snack with a friend. Great choice. I picked the tall stools/breakfast bar style area on the left as you go in (over the long shared table down the middle of the room which was already busy) and awaited my friend whilst looking at the simple but classy drinks menu. Tempting as the cocktails were (and bear in mind Maray's tag line is 'falafel & cocktails') I decided to go for the Merlot. My decadent friend when he arrived chose the slightly more expensive Malbec. These are the only two wines by the glass but were excellent. The tapas size 'small plates' that we chose (halloumi for him, a falafel, houmous & tabouli plate for me) were absolutely delicious. Small but perfectly formed. The service was delightful and the atmosphere extremely welcoming. So much so that my friend announced just before we left that he may choose Maray as the destination for his date tomorrow night! I'd call that a result! I will also be returning, that's for sure.

Great Service, BEST food in our 8 day trip. It was so good. We ordered the equivalent of 2 dishes each, and then we just shared. The Cauliflower was a favorite. The flavor combinations were something you'd never think about, but melded together into an incredible bite. The Lamb was juicy and spiced well. We had a great lunch here, and are still dreaming about this meal.

Amazing tapas! Great assortment of really interesting flavors. Each dish better than the next. Buttermilk fried chicken was wonderful (and I don't even like chicken). The cauliflower with pomegranate a must! Great staff as well!

Lovely place, great service. I love the long shared tables. The sandwiches in the lunch menu are actually wraps, which I prefer. The lam one is gorgeous. My vegetarian friend had the falafel large plate. He loved the homemade falafel balls (very tasty), but didn't enjoy the pita bread that much.

If you're looking for a delicious, diverse meal out on a budget then I suggest that you look no further than Maray. This small and candle-lit eatery is situated right at the top of Bold Street and serves the best hummus in town. The large pitta bread, falafel and hummus platter was more than enough to satisfy the three of us (yet we did find ourselves almost squabbling for the falafels, they were just so crunchy!) We also opted for the chickpea starter, the fish and sweet potatoes and, my personal favourite, a beef and new potato dish that made my eyes roll into the back of head. The staff were friendly and half of our food was brought out extremely fast yet we had to wait quite some time for the other dishes. I've recommended Maray to several customers that have asked me for restaurant advice at work. I feel that the cosy and welcome atmosphere that the restaurant offers is exactly what shoppers need to wind down after a hectic day on their feet.

A delightful restaurant with some very creative dishes and cocktails. I especially love the whitebaits and the figs! Would love to try their cocktails next time! I also prefer how they do small plates so you can try all the different vegs, fish, meat and raw dishes!