In the post 3 Queens haze Red and I dared to venture into Liverpool City Centre hoping the crowds will have dissipated, the ships departed and status quo returned to our humble little coastal city. The cause of our sojourn was a half term treat without the two lads. Red had wanted to take me to the Italian Fish Club and, as any avid reader of my reviews will know, she is a sucker for a deal, so when Living Social featured a 3 course special for two she was like a dog with two dingles. The Italian Fish Club is the second venture of Rosario Crolla and her partner Mauricio Pellegrini following in the footsteps of the very successful Italian Club across the street and has a real family run feel to the place. Indeed the family journey to Liverpool via Scotland is an enjoyable read on their website. “I have a level of attention deficit that can only be matched by a goldfish with Alzheimer’s disease and a drink problem” A pleasant stroll up Bold Street, which continues to enhance its reputation as a culinary hot spot, and we arrived at the Italian Club Fish for our early lunch. Greeted quickly and pleasantly we were offered our pick of the pleasant dining room: rustic chic, wooden and wicker chairs and beautiful pictures of what looked like the Amalfi coast. Red ushered us both towards a window seat, making the mistake of having me face out on to the passing traffic and wildlife (this was not a wise move as I have a level of attention deficit that can only be matched by a goldfish with Alzheimer’s disease and a drink problem).  Calamari Fritti Anyway, the menu is a decent offering of fish, Italian and non fish dishes, but our voucher gave us a slightly more limited selection, yet still varied enough. Red started with the Bruschetta Marinara with marinated mackerel followed by the Pollo Milanese (I know, fish restaurant – hello!!) whilst I had the Calamari Fritti and the Fish Pie. As Red chatted awaiting our food and whilst I watched every passing vehicle, bird, animal or h

Good food, not so good service. Cute place with great risotto. Standard prices. Staff could be better: we've been a few times and the service is hit and miss. They once got our order entirely wrong and it can be hard to catch their attention.