Harden's survey result
Summary
“A real bistro near Birkdale station” – the Vérité family-run operation looks firmly rooted in French traditions, but its menu presents many dishes of modern British and European inspiration (eg. Chicken Schnitzel, Madras Spiced Slaw, Coconut Curry Sauce, Bombay Fries, alongside charcuterie, paté and crème brûlée). Top Tip – “great for a business lunch”.
Summary
This “great French bistro” is a true family affair from the Vérité family, with owners Marc & Michaela nowadays joined by their two sons; “there is always a great choice of imaginative seasonal dishes, expertly cooked and well-presented”, and the “recently acquired adjacent premises” (Petite Verité, a bar/overspill area for the restaurant) is also a “welcome addition”.
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“This great French bistro” with a “buzzy ambience” is, for fans, “a favourite place for a special occasion meal” – “there’s always a great choice of imaginative seasonal dishes”. It’s very much a family business, with owners Marc & Michaela Vérité joined by their sons Jacques, the head chef who trained at the Chester Grosvenor, and Charlie, part of the FoH team. “The new bar area in the recently acquired adjacent premises is a welcome addition.”
Summary
“A reliable choice in Birkdale town centre” with “huge windows giving great views” – Marc & Michaela Verité’s Gallic family bistro has built a solid local reputation over a dozen years. Their son Jacques, who trained at the Chester Grosvenor and La Trompette in London, became head chef three years ago, and his brother Charlie is in the front-of-house team.
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7 Liverpool Road, Southport, PR8 4AR
Restaurant details
Bistrot Vérité Restaurant Diner Reviews
"We are so lucky to have Bistrot Verite local. A bustling bistro with excellent food and lively atmosphere. The use of local producers and seasonal menus Show what is possible, with what is available actually when it is in season .Formby asparagus in the spring to green beans in the summer and sprouts and sweet cabbage in the autumn and winter. Mark and his team can work wonders and make the old days of soggy vegetables a thing of the past. With traceable produce and the best meat and fish this has to be one of the best places for an excellent meal . Each course is off the pass with love and affection for the food. The staff are well trained , attentive and knowledgeable ."
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £25.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
7 Liverpool Road, Southport, PR8 4AR
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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